Nationally Recognized GIS Expertise
L.R. Kimball is nationally recognized for our leadership in providing GIS services for 9-1-1. We’ve built our reputation by listening to our clients, helping them identify their challenges and opportunities, and designing solutions that meet their specific needs. Our portfolio includes a range of programming, such as:
- Rural 9-1-1 addressing for Enhanced 9-1-1
- GIS addressing for wireless Phase II
- GIS data preparedness for Next Generation 9-1-1
As a full-service firm, we can also help clients streamline operations. Consider Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Backed by our expertise, clients can build an administrative infrastructure that allows a PSAP to pinpoint the location of a 9-1-1 caller within its jurisdiction and properly route responders to that location. Infrastructure can include policy development, adherence to current standards, data accuracy measures and effective data maintenance plans.
Effective GIS Solutions for 9-1-1
Emergency Service Zone (ESZ) Boundaries
We provide GIS data creation or updates of ESZ boundaries which represent the jurisdictional boundaries for police, fire and ambulance responders.
GIS Data Services
Our GIS data services create and ensure accurate GIS data for 9-1-1 purposes, such as road centerlines, structure address point layers, data remediation and validation, and database standardization.
Consulting and Assessments
Through our GIS consulting program, L.R. Kimball specialists assess existing data layers, processes and policies. Our in-depth analysis becomes the road map for data requirements related to current systems and future needs.
NG 9-1-1 Data Preparedness
We offer complete data validation, data assessments and overall GIS consulting for NG 9-1-1 and other data.
GIS and Data Maintenance
We work closely with clients to ensure they have the appropriate GIS addressing tools and can integrate the proper workflows unique to each PSAP operation.
On-Site Automatic Location Identification (ALI) Database Assistance
L.R. Kimball provides ALI database expertise and on-site database solutions for PSAPs to maintain high precision accuracy across 9-1-1 database records.
The Importance of Coordinated Databases
More than 50% of 9-1-1 calls are made from wireless phones. That’s why 9-1-1 centers need to work hard to synchronize their GIS databases, Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) database and Automatic Identification (ALI) data. This synchronization helps ensure that the caller’s location is accurately displayed on a map and that the correct agency is dispatched to the incident.