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Echo Data Analytics™ Announces Integration with First Arriving Dashboards at Hopkins (MN) Fire Department
Brooklyn Park, MN — Echo Data Analytics™, a leading provider of intelligent data solutions for fire and EMS agencies, is proud to announce the successful launch of a new integration with First Arriving’s industry-leading digital dashboard platform at Hopkins (MN) Fire Department.
This integration marks a significant milestone in operational awareness and data-driven decision-making for the Hopkins Fire Department. Echo’s real-time analytics and performance metrics will now be seamlessly displayed on First Arriving Dashboards throughout the department, delivering mission-critical information directly to frontline personnel where and when it’s needed most.
Meeting the challenge
“Combining Echo’s dynamic data insights with First Arriving’s powerful display technology creates a force multiplier for departments like Hopkins Fire,” said Tariq Bashir, CEO of Echo Data Analytics. “This partnership is about empowering firefighters and leaders with real-time intelligence that improves response, training, and community safety.”
Situational Awareness
The Echo integration gives Hopkins Fire instant access to KPIs such as turnout times, incident volumes, unit performance, and training metrics — all visualized in real time and customized to the department’s priorities. This pairs with First Arriving’s advanced integrations, including traffic cameras and weather radar.
“First Arriving 3.0 is a big upgrade to look and feel, with more advanced integrations. This is great for the firefighters. It’s all about showing pertinent information about responses from the station.”
– Mike Wenshau, Deputy Fire Chief
Forward with Data
“We are thrilled to witness our partnership with Echo taking shape at Hopkins Fire Department. This collaboration embodies the type of partnership that propels innovation forward in the public safety sector,” expressed Dave Iannone, Chief Product Officer at First Arriving.
This marks the initial deployment in a series of collaborative rollouts planned across the U.S. This initiative further solidifies Echo’s and First Arriving’s shared dedication to empowering departments to fully leverage their data.
Learn more about the specific details of this integration: https://firstarriving.com/integrations/echo-data-analytics/
About Echo Data Analytics™
Echo Data Analytics is a leading provider of data analytics solutions, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable insights for industries ranging from healthcare to finance. Echo’s innovative tools enable organizations to leverage their data more effectively, driving better decision-making and improved outcomes. For more information, visit www.echodataanalytics.com.
About First Arriving
First Arriving is a leading technology and marketing company specializing in fire, EMS, law enforcement, and local government. First Arriving provides innovative solutions, including digital dashboards and signage, websites, video production, and marketing services that transform and engage. First Arriving’s clients include renowned public safety brands, agencies of all sizes, associations, and nonprofits. First Arriving is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and serves clients across North America. For more information, visit firstarriving.com.
