Safety and AEROWARE GPI

By entering location of fire equipment into the GPI system, airport personnel can easily see not only where equipment is located, but also determine the type and capabilities of that piece of equipment. While vehicles may be stored in a single location, other types of equipment such as extinguishers, are disbursed throughout airport property. Fire suppression systems installed in buildings, pump locations and hydrant locations throughout the airport can be located and described with GPI.

Because the appropriate data is accessed through the graphical interface, rather than files or manuals, anyone called on to assist in an emergency situation can provide critical knowledge to emergency personnel. And, they can do this with the speed of a few simple mouse clicks on their computer.

Normal airport operations involve the use of hazardous materials of various types. Fuel products are not the only examples. Oils and solvents of various types are used in many areas of the airport. Less obvious are other materials such as insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, paint, oxygen generators, adhesives, fiberglass resins, cleansers, batteries, etc. Using GPI to identify locations, storage conditions and amounts of hazardous materials provides emergency personnel with instant information critical to minimizing risks and improving their ability to resolve any situation.

Other infrastructure components critical to managing emergency situations are access roads and barriers to access (such as fences, ditches and other features). The GPI system will provide emergency personnel the ability to identify the preferred and fastest routes to whatever part the airport they need to reach.

During fires or severe weather the construction of building, hangars and other structures can be relevant. With the GPI system, users can access detailed information regarding construction methods, materials used and age of the structure.

By attaching additional data tables, the GPI system can also facilitate compliance with local and FAA regulatory requirements regarding inspections and servicing of fire equipment and installed fire suppression systems. By reducing paperwork and improving accuracy, airport management can be sure all appropriate reporting is of the highest quality and will meet FAA standards.

With the GPI in place, all of the information formerly stored in engineering files, file cabinets, and sometimes only in certain peoples’ minds becomes accessible to all appropriate personnel. In some cases, critical information as described above may not even have been collected in the past. Because it is so easy to use, GPI provides a convenient way to begin collecting critical information, add it to existing information, and present the entire package in a comprehensive, easily accessible manner.