Towards the RESPOND-A initiative: Next-generation equipment tools and mission-critical strategies for First Responders

First Responders (FRs) must access reliable and flexible information management systems that provide better Situational Awareness and a better Common Operational Picture as climate change, and industrial accidents become more severe. Using network-enabled tools and novel equipment, the RespondA platform aims to provide FRs with instant access to technical breakthroughs while also continuously assessing security risks. Pre-disaster planning, on-scene planning, and post-disaster planning may all be achieved in this fashion, allowing FRs to plan for many layers of safety at all stages of the crisis lifecycle.