NIST: Survey with First Responders about IoT Usage

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NIST: Survey with First Responders about IoT Usage

NIST: Survey with First Responders about
IoT Usage
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Expiration Date: 03-31-2022

1.

Your name:

2.

Department:

3.

City, State:

4.

Rank / Role in the Department:

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5.

Position Type
Mark only one oval.
Full-Time
Volunteer

6.

Geographic Location of Jurisdiction:
Check all that apply.
Urban ( > 50,000)
Suburban (2,500 to 50,000)
Rural (less than 2500)
Coastal
Mountain
Desert
Plains

7.

Most common incident response in your department (please enter short description
e.g. structure fire, vehicle accident, drug overdose)

8.

Do you utilize any of the following broadband technology in your day to day
activities?
Check all that apply.
Smartphone
iPad / tablet
Specialized sensor equipment (e.g. Shotspotter, body worn cameras,…)
Other:

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9.

How do you use these devices in the field?
Check all that apply.
Location/mapping/navigation
Accessing CAD information
Receiving Mission Specific Information
Reporting (e.g. filling out reports via an application/website)
Communication (in place of traditional LMR)
Other:

10.

If you use any of these technologies, are they:
Mark only one oval.
Department Provided
Personal Devices
Both

11.

What are the most frequently used software applications or mobile applications in
your daily routine? Specify the actual software brand when possible. Are these
beneficial to your day-to-day routine?

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12.

Does your department interact with any type of “smart” building in your
jurisdiction? This is defined as a building that uses automated processes to control
systems including HVAC, lighting, security and other systems?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No

13.

Do you have any additional thoughts or concerns regarding using technology in the
field?

14.

Would you be willing to participate in continuing research regarding next
generation technologies for first responders? If so, please provide your email
address, and PSCR will contact you shortly regarding further participation.

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