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CAD System for Fire Department Roleplay

CDE CAD for fire department roleplay on FiveM. Incident reporting, apparatus tracking, fire dispatch, inspection records, and multi-agency coordination for realistic fire operations.

Fire department roleplay brings a unique and exciting dimension to FiveM servers. Firefighters respond to structure fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, and rescue operations that require precise coordination and documentation. CDE CAD provides fire departments with the digital infrastructure needed to run professional fire operations alongside police and EMS departments.

Fire Dispatch & Call Management

Fire calls in CDE CAD are categorized by incident type, including structure fires, vehicle fires, brush fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical assists, hazmat responses, and technical rescues. Each call type can trigger specific response protocols, ensuring the right apparatus and personnel are dispatched automatically.

The dispatch system supports alarm levels for structure fires, from single-alarm to multi-alarm responses that call in additional companies. Dispatchers can escalate or de-escalate incidents based on on-scene reports, and all status changes are tracked in the call timeline. Mutual aid requests can be coordinated through the CAD when incidents exceed local capacity.

Real-time unit tracking shows which apparatus are available, en route, on scene, or returning to quarters. This visibility ensures efficient resource management and prevents gaps in coverage when multiple incidents occur simultaneously.

Incident Reporting & Documentation

Incident Types

Categorized fire, rescue, hazmat, and medical assist calls with specific response protocols.

Fire Reports

Detailed incident reports with NFIRS-style documentation for professional record keeping.

Apparatus Tracking

Monitor engine, ladder, rescue, and battalion chief units across all stations.

Multi-Agency Ops

Seamless coordination with police and EMS on shared incident scenes.

Station & Apparatus Management

CDE CAD allows fire departments to organize their operations by station. Each station can have assigned apparatus, personnel rosters, and coverage areas. This organizational structure supports realistic fire operations where response assignments are based on station proximity and apparatus availability.

Apparatus can be tracked individually with status updates, maintenance logs, and assignment histories. Whether your department operates engines, ladders, rescues, tankers, or specialized units, each piece of apparatus can be configured in the system with its capabilities and staffing requirements.

Personnel management includes rank structures specific to fire departments, from probationary firefighters to battalion chiefs. Shift schedules, duty assignments, and training records can all be managed within the CAD, providing a complete departmental management solution.

Inspection & Prevention Records

Fire prevention roleplay adds another layer of depth to fire department operations. CDE CAD supports fire inspection records where fire marshals can document building inspections, code violations, and compliance orders. These records can be linked to specific properties in the system, building a comprehensive inspection history.

Pre-incident planning documents can be created for high-risk properties, providing responding crews with building layouts, hazard information, and access details before they arrive on scene. This level of preparation enhances the realism of fire operations and provides valuable training scenarios.

"Our fire department went from being an afterthought to one of the most active departments on the server after we set up CDE CAD. The incident reporting and dispatch integration made all the difference." - Fire Department Captain

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CDE CAD is a professional Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) platform for FiveM roleplay servers. Native support for ESX, QBCore and vRP. Plans from $15 per month.