FireScore, a framework for incident risk evaluation, simulation, coverage optimization and relocation experiments

This paper introduces fireSCore, an open source framework for incident risk evaluation, simulation, coverage optimization, and relocation experiments. The visualization front-end provides a live view of current coverage for the most common fire department units. Manually changing a unit status allows for a view into future coverage as it triggers an immediate recalculation of prognosed response times and coverage using the Open Source Routing Machine. The back-end provides the controller and model, and implements various algorithms, e.g. a relocation algorithm that optimizes coverage during major incidents. The databroker handles communication with data sources and provides data for the front- and back-end. An optional simulator adds an environment in which various scenarios, models and algorithms can be tested and aims to drive current and future organizational developments within the Dutch national fire service.