Unique Presentation Identifier:
67
Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Rebecca Cunningham; Dr. Robin Ghosh
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
9-4-2026 9:40 AM
End Date
9-4-2026 10:10 AM
Abstract
BlazeWatch is a web application developed for rural volunteer fire departments. Volunteer fire departments often rely on manual processes and paper records systems to manage district fire dues, emergency call documentation, and equipment tracking. These inefficiencies can increase administrative workload and reduce efficiency. BlazeWatch is a secure full-stack web application designed to streamline administrative management for volunteer fire stations while providing a public-facing interface for general department information as well as a way for users to pay their fire dues. The system is built using an Angular frontend and a .NET backend with Identity-based authentication to ensure secure access control. BlazeWatch features a dual-interface architecture: a public portal that allows community members to submit fire dues online, and a station-facing administrative dashboard for tracking contributions and managing internal records. Transaction data is securely stored and managed to support accountability and efficient reporting. The current implementation focuses on digitizing and organizing dues collection workflows. Future development phases include emergency call logging and asset tracking modules to support equipment maintenance and easy reporting for the fire department. The modular system design allows the modules to be activated as they are ready. BlazeWatch demonstrates the application of modern web technologies, secure authentication practices, and role-based access control built for small fire stations. The platform establishes a foundation for transitioning volunteer fire departments from manual administrative systems to secure, centralized digital management.
Recommended Citation
Heinzen, Michael J.; Weisler, Locke G.; King, Hunter S.; and Williams, Ryan N., "BlazeWatch: A Web-Based Management System for Volunteer Fire Departments" (2026). ATU Scholars Symposium. 22.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2026/2026/22
Included in
BlazeWatch: A Web-Based Management System for Volunteer Fire Departments
Face-to-face
BlazeWatch is a web application developed for rural volunteer fire departments. Volunteer fire departments often rely on manual processes and paper records systems to manage district fire dues, emergency call documentation, and equipment tracking. These inefficiencies can increase administrative workload and reduce efficiency. BlazeWatch is a secure full-stack web application designed to streamline administrative management for volunteer fire stations while providing a public-facing interface for general department information as well as a way for users to pay their fire dues. The system is built using an Angular frontend and a .NET backend with Identity-based authentication to ensure secure access control. BlazeWatch features a dual-interface architecture: a public portal that allows community members to submit fire dues online, and a station-facing administrative dashboard for tracking contributions and managing internal records. Transaction data is securely stored and managed to support accountability and efficient reporting. The current implementation focuses on digitizing and organizing dues collection workflows. Future development phases include emergency call logging and asset tracking modules to support equipment maintenance and easy reporting for the fire department. The modular system design allows the modules to be activated as they are ready. BlazeWatch demonstrates the application of modern web technologies, secure authentication practices, and role-based access control built for small fire stations. The platform establishes a foundation for transitioning volunteer fire departments from manual administrative systems to secure, centralized digital management.