August 14, 2024 - The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) today announced at Fire Rescue International (FRI) in Dallas that it is licensing CRAIG 1300®, its digital community risk assessment (CRA) framework, to the Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), the consulting arm of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).
Called the ESCI Community Risk Hub powered by CRAIG 1300®, this new tool is built on Esri’s ArcGIS platform. It allows users to visualize risk assessment data; plan and track risk reduction activities; and evaluate success of local initiatives aligned to NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development. ESCI is a partner of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping.
“This collaboration with ESCI presents an ideal opportunity to elevate the ever-growing CRR space,” said Karen Berard-Reed, senior strategist and CRR lead at NFPA. “Ultimately, the expansion of the CRAIG 1300 product line gives more fire departments and safety officials access to the data and information they need to maximize their Community Risk Reduction (CRR) efforts. We’re excited to deliver these enhanced resources to communities throughout North America.”
As a GIS-based tool, The ESCI Community Risk Hub captures data at a highly specific level – down to individual addresses. This helps users create accurate community profiles, which in turn allows them to accurately and efficiently assess risks, plan risk reduction activities, track risk reduction resources, and monitor progress towards goals.
In addition, the ESCI Hub is a user- and mobile-friendly option that lends efficiency to fire departments and safety officials who might otherwise experience a time-consuming learning curve, as other tools in the marketplace require a more intensive working knowledge of GIS and analytics.
“When customers purchase the ESCI Hub, they not only get an innovative, high-functioning collection of applications, they also get the resources and training to secure their success,” said Joe Powers, managing director at ESCI. “This feature is key for customers who are eager to employ GIS-focused data solutions to drive CRR but may need some deployment support.”
ESCI Community Risk Hub powered by CRAIG 1300 will be available in three levels offered as an annual subscription. Training is provided at each level. ESCI staff can provide additional information about each level.
To learn more about ESCI’s Community Risk Hub powered by CRAIG 1300, including purchase options, visit www.nfpa.org/craig1300.
About the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.
