ResponseLink
2024
Emergency Services
UX Design, Visual Design
Project Details
FigJam
After Effects (Reel)
Blender (Reel)
Jonathan Rodriguez
Tejas Nagmoti
Bhavana Idnani
Khushali Parekh
Introduction
In my first hackathon experience at DubsTech Protothon 2024, I collaborated in a team of 5 in 28-hour sprint involved researching, ideating, and creating an application to optimize the dispatching process for the Seattle Fire Department. The app streamlined incident management, integrated AI for dispatch efficiency, and enabled data-driven insights for better resource planning and decision-making.
Skills Involved
Challenges
The hackathon was a 28-hour sprint, which meant our team had to quickly move from research and ideation to prototyping and development.
The Seattle Fire Department was inundated with responses, making it challenging for dispatchers to effectively prioritize their tasks.
Solutions
We divided tasks based on each team member's strengths, and used time-blocking techniques to ensure that we stayed on schedule.
We designed a dashboard with real-time mapping and color-coded priorities, helping dispatchers quickly identify urgent tasks and reduce response times.
Dashboard interface used clear visual cues and notifications to streamline information flow.
research
Challenges Faced by Seattle Fire Department
- Increased Call Volume: In 2023, the Seattle Fire Department handled a record-setting 111,319 responses despite a surge in safety incidents.
- Time-Frames: Not meeting time-frames by an average of 30% for incidents in 2023.
- Logistical Challenges: Trouble verifying or confirming locations of necessary resources (EMT, Fire, Police).
ideation
- Current Position: Dispatcher at the Seattle Fire Department.
- Role: Ensures swift and efficient resource deployment for citywide emergencies.
- Skills: Excels under pressure, focusing on teamwork and clear communication. Seasoned professional with a strong track record in emergency dispatch.
- Prompt Dispatch: Ensure the rapid deployment of resources to emergencies.
- Support: Provide accurate and timely support to field responders.
- Communication: Enhance communication and coordination for operational efficiency.
- Pressure: Managing high-stress situations with limited information.
- Coordination: Ensuring seamless communication among multiple departments and responders.
- Resource Allocation: Efficiently distributing limited resources during peak emergencies.
end design
Dashboard
Provides critical information to help dispatchers manage emergencies efficiently, improving response times.
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Incidents
Documenting key details, response actions, resource utilization, and outcomes of specific incidents.
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Analysis
Allows dispatchers to gain insights into historical incident data, such as seasonal variations in call volume, and emerging hotspot areas.
Reports
Used to create a comprehensive record of individual incidents, including what happened, how it was addressed, and the outcomes.
Lessons
Consistent Check-Ins
As the Visual Designer, I worked on the design system with my team, but consistency could have improved with more regular checks.
Defining Roles
We spent a brief time assessing the team's strengths at the start. Spending more time assessing would have increased efficiency within team.
Limiting The Scope
There were several moments where our focus drifted away from the user's journey, leading us to spend time on features dealing with less important tasks.
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