Running a fire department is no small feat. Between responding to emergencies, keeping trucks and gear in shape, and managing equipment and supplies, there’s a lot to juggle. And let’s be honest, paper logs and messy spreadsheets don’t make it any easier.

That’s where Operative IQ comes in. It’s basically your digital co-pilot for keeping your department organized, compliant, and ready for whatever comes through the door. Turnout gear, medical supplies, and critical assets are tracked automatically, giving leadership and crews visibility into inventory levels, equipment readiness, fleet status, and more in one place.

RFID-enabled automation takes efficiency even further. Real-time inventory counts, smart shelves, and fixed readers ensure gear and equipment are always accounted for, reducing lost items and preventing overstock. Departments can quickly see what’s on hand, what’s assigned to each firefighter, and what needs maintenance or replacement, so the team can focus on operations instead of paperwork.

Narcotics tracking is still part of the system, ensuring accountability and compliance for controlled substances. With every vial, dose, and transaction logged digitally, departments reduce errors and maintain full audit trails without the headaches of paper logbooks.

The benefits are clear: saving hundreds of hours on inventory management and paperwork, cut costs by reducing waste, maintain compliance effortlessly, and keep fleet and equipment maintenance on track. As Deputy EMS Chief Scott Grove put it:

"Administrators can’t stop diversion, but they can catch it quickly and address it. Operative IQ is worth its weight in gold."

Fire departments that implement Operative IQ report smoother operations, less stress, and more time to focus on what matters most: protecting their communities. With a single platform managing your gear, assets, and inventory, your department can stay ready for anything.