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VA Technical Reference Model v 26.1

FIREHOUSE Software

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description:	FIREHOUSE software is a records management system for fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies. This technology supports gathering and exporting National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) 5.0 incident data to the state. It also supports inspection and violation tracking, linking of investigation records to incidents, tracking of staff training, inventory of apparatus and equipment and tracking equipment maintenance. This technology is available in three editions, standard, enterprise and web editions. This assessment only covers the standard and enterprise edition of this software. The technology can run on-premise, in the cloud or as a hybrid solution. The TRM decisions in this entry only apply to technologies and versions owned, operated, managed, patched, and version-controlled by VA. This includes technologies deployed as software installations on VMs within VA-controlled cloud environments (e.g., VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC)). Cloud services provided by the VAEC, which are listed in the VAEC Service Catalog, and those controlled and managed by an external Cloud Service Provider (i.e., SaaS) are not in the purview of the TRM. For more information on the use of cloud services and cloud-based products within VA, including VA private clouds, please see the Enterprise Cloud Solutions Office (ECSO) Portal at: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/OITECSO
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements:	Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information:	This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
Decision:	View Decisions

Decision Source:	TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process:	One-VA TRM v24.7
Decision Date:	07/01/2024 at 15:53:07 UTC
Aliases:	fire department and EMS information management.
Introduced By:	TRM Request
Vendor Name:	FIREHOUSE Software
Cage Code:	N/A

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7.25.x	Unauthorized, Conditions Required (POA&M Required)	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]
7.26.x	Unauthorized, Conditions Required (POA&M Required)	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]	Unauthorized, Conditions Required^[a]
Note:	At the time of writing, version 7.26.08 is the most current version, released.

Type	Name	Source	Description
*NOTE: Vendor provided information is subject to the accuracy of the manufacturer.

Technology Components

Note: This list may not be complete. No component, listed or unlisted, may be used outside of the technology in which it is released. The usage decision for a component is found in the Decision and Decision Constraints.

Name	Description
Accounts Receivable (Add-on Module)	Accounts Receivable maintains a record of money owed to the department. This module includes Account Records, Invoice Records, and Payment/Credit Records.
Apparatus, Equipment, and Inventory	Apparatus, Equipment, and Inventory allows users to keep inventory and equipment records and track maintenance.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) / Search & Rescue Reporting	Emergency Medical Services (EMS) / Search & Rescue Reporting provides additional EMS reporting functionality.
FH Sketch (Add-on Module)	FH Sketch allows users to reference and utilize aerial photography. Users can import files from preplan programs in multiple formats, as hand drawn plans and allows users to draw on top of them.
Hydrant Management	Hydrant Management provides complete hydrant maintenancem inspection, and repair records.
Incident and Investigation Reporting	Incident and Investigation Reporting allows users to gather and export required and optional NFIRS 5.0 incident data to the state, and additional incident releated information.
Occupancy, Permits, and Inspections	Occupancy, Permits, and Inspections tracks all occupancy information including building information, owners and contacts.
Staff Members, Activities, Training	Staff Members, Activities, Training can track a variety of information like years of service, proximity to station, phone numbers, email addresses, and insurance records. This module can maintain confidential information with additional security controls for pay information, casualty reports, Fire and EMS certification details, EMS exposures, and insurance information.
Staff Scheduling (Add-on Module)	Staff Scheduling allows users to manage personnel scheduling by defining shifts and assigning specific personnel to each shift.


Systems Management Systems Management Tools	Alert Management
Systems Management Operations Management	Emergency Management

General Analysis

Adoption Benefits

This technology is well documented.
There are a limited number of TRM-authorized technologies that provide similar functionality.
This technology may improve productivity for specific staff whose responsibilities include management and tracking of fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
At the time of writing, no National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) vulnerabilities had been reported and no VA Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) bulletins had been issued for the latest versions of this technology.

Adoption Risks

There is no indication based on either the vendor documentation or the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) that this technology is Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 compliant.
The technology requires the purchase of licenses from vendor, which could potentially lead to vendor lock-in.
Due to the rapid release schedule of this technology, the VA may be unable to update to the most recent patch and may require a deployment model requiring the use of specific versions.
This technology has a free trial period, which carries the potential for the disruption of service delivery and inaccurate financial planning.
System scans indicate that this technology is no longer in use within the VA network.
The potential exists to store Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI) and/or VA Sensitive data and proper security standards must be followed in these cases.

Architectural Risks

This product includes cloud-based functionality which has potential information security risks.
This technology is not portable as it runs only on Windows platforms.

- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (07/01/2024 at 15:53:07 UTC).

Version	Release Date	Vendor End of Life Date	Vendor Desupport Date
7.15.x	03/04/2013
7.16.x	02/27/2014
7.17.x	04/30/2015
7.18.x	12/31/2015
7.19.x	02/01/2017
7.20.x	10/01/2017
7.22.x	06/21/2018
7.24.x	01/10/2019
7.25.x
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