VCOS-Deccan International Data Analytics Grant 2025 Survey

VCOS - Deccan International Data Analytics Grant 2025

The VCOS has again partnered with Deccan International to offer a data grant program exclusively for VCOS member departments. The Deccan Application “Analyst” allows departments to easily view and analyze their historical call data and deliver dashboards and reports on demand! Interested departments may apply for this grant program, where a volunteer/combination department will be selected to receive an Analyst Application developed and deployed by Deccan International.

Grant winners will be selected by identifying departments with access to their CAD Data and a financial need for grant assistance to purchase an analytics platform.

Applications are due by August 29, 2025, at 18:00 EST.

1.Official name of the department making the application: (Required.)

2.Name of Fire Chief: (Required.)

3.Fire Chief's email address: (Required.)

4.Fire Chief's Cell Phone Number: (Required.)

5.Name of member to lead data project? (If different than the Chief)

6.Data project lead email address: (If different than the Chief)

7.Data project lead cell phone number: (If different than the Chief)

9.How many volunteer members (includes paid-on-call or part-time responders) that respond to emergency calls are part of your department?(Required.)

10.How many full-time paid or career members that respond to emergency calls are part of your department? (Required.)

11.What was your total operational budget for your last fiscal year? (Enter dollar amount)(Required.)

12.Are you dispatched using a CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch Software)(Required.)

Yes

13.If you know the brand and version of your CAD, enter it here:

14.If you use a records management system, list it here:

15.Do you have access to a backup of your CAD database containing incident and response information?(Required.)

16.Describe how you currently use data in your department. Include your process for accessing, cleaning and leveraging your data. What primary decisions are made using your operational data?(Required.)

17.Do you have the required information (database name, database type, server name, username, and password) to allow connections to your CAD database containing incident and response information? (Applicants should research these details with their local government agencies to ensure they have the needed access prior to submitting an application.)(Required.)

18.The application connection and configuration should take 4 weeks or less from the kick-off meeting. Is the department, local government and IT department committed to this time frame?(Required.)

19.Describe how your department will use the ANALYST application to improve service to your community beyond your current data analytics capabilities.(Required.)

20.Describe your financial need and why your department can not purchase analytic platforms through your normal budget process.(Required.)

21.Name of person completing this application (if different from above):

22.Email of person completing this application (if different from above):

If the selected applicant does not comply with the timeframe requirements of the grant program, the grant award may be rescinded.

A functional ANALYST application will require an interface with a data source. Some data providers (RMS, CAD providers) may require a fee for a data connection. Any costs associated with an external data connection are the responsibility of the grant award winner.