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01 Maps for first responders

Faster to scene.
Smarter on arrival

Navigation that reduces response times. Real-time operational overlays. Built for the needs of first responders, for use on your existing devices.

Trusted across fire, police & EMS
Same journey in two apps: Google Maps routes 20 minutes over 4.4 miles, while Blue Light Maps finds a 6 minute, 1.8 mile emergency route.

Trusted by

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue
West Midlands Counter Terrorism
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue
South Wales Fire & Rescue

Chosen personally by

3,400+

Police officers, fire fighters and medics who pay for it themselves.

02 Capabilities

Mapping built for the front line.

Six capabilities that make Blue Light Maps indispensable to emergency response.

Blue Light Routing

Developed alongside emergency crews, our routing algorithms understand what helps first responders get to scene quicker.

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Blue Light Alert®

We can pre-warn nearby drivers that a blue-light vehicle is approaching, so traffic reacts sooner and clears the path for emergency vehicles.

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Trusted data

The geospatial data your control room trusts, on the responder's map.

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04 Case study

"It has made a positive difference in reaching incidents more quickly and effectively."

DG
Daniel Grew
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGER · DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
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In numbers

40
Specialist vehicles deployed to
1.45 million
Residents covered
2
Live data overlay types
OS
Base map building data

05 Trusted data

Built on data your crews already trust.

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what3words

Three-word address handoffs from CAD to the cab in one tap.

Addressing

Google Street View

Photo of incident location shown as responders approach scene.

Imagery

OpenStreetMap

The global standard for base data used by TomTom, Garmin, etc.

Base Map

06 Ready when you are

Equip responders with smarter maps.

30-minute walkthrough. Trial in your area.
No commitment until your team is sold.

Trusted by responders · Operationally proven

Summary

Blue Light Maps provides operational mapping solutions for first responders, aiming to reduce response times and improve situational awareness through real-time data overlays. The platform is trusted by fire, police, and EMS services and offers features like specialized routing, custom data layers, and multi-platform compatibility. It integrates with existing devices and utilizes trusted data sources to support emergency operations.

Key Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Light Maps?

Blue Light Maps provides operational mapping for first responders, offering navigation that reduces response times and real-time operational overlays built for use on existing devices.

Who uses Blue Light Maps?

Blue Light Maps is trusted across fire, police, and EMS services, with over 3,400 police officers, firefighters, and medics personally paying for the service.

What are the key capabilities of Blue Light Maps?

Key capabilities include Blue Light Routing, Blue Light Alert®, trusted geospatial data, custom data layers, shared overlays, and multi-platform support across Android, iOS, and Windows.

How does Blue Light Maps support different emergency services?

It offers tailored configurations for Fire & Rescue (e.g., hydrant overlays), Police (e.g., shared overlays for pursuit), and Ambulance (e.g., smooth-route preferences).

What data sources does Blue Light Maps use?

Blue Light Maps is built on trusted data sources including what3words for addressing, Google Street View for imagery, and OpenStreetMap for base map data.

Related Entities

Companies
Blue Light Maps, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue, West Midlands Counter Terrorism, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue, South Wales Fire & Rescue, Airbus
Products
Blue Light Routing, Blue Light Alert®, ScGuide
Locations
Olympia, London
Technologies
what3words, Google Street View, OpenStreetMap, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto