A popular firefighting tool among Kansas firefighters can be found on their smartphones. The Barton County Fire District 2 chief said his team relies on the Active 911 app, especially during extreme wildfire weather. Chief Jerry Strickler said it provides accurate information straight to firefighters’ phones, connecting information from dispatch to deploying first responders and those already in the field. “This app can tell us where the fire’s at, exact location, hydrant locations within the city, mile markers,” he said. “Just about anything you would need to get to the scene.”
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