Loma Linda, CA- Loma Linda Fire Department has been working closely with technology partner First Due to release Community Connect, an application focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaster. Community Connect is a secure, easy to use platform that allows residents to share critical information about their household in order to aid first responders and emergency service personnel to respond more efficiently and effectively; ultimately resulting in better incident outcomes.

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Community Connect is completely voluntary and residents are individually able to decide which information they are comfortable sharing. Residents simply create a profile and enter critical property and occupant information which is then made available to public safety agencies at the time of dispatch. Data provided by resident's within Community Connect is 100% secure and is used only for the purpose of better serving the resident during emergency situations.

For more information about the program and to create a profile for your household, please visit Loma Linda Community Connect.
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About First Due

First Due is on a mission to end first responder and citizen injuries due to a lack of information. First Due is focused on providing solutions for Fire and EMS agencies and the communities they serve, all with the goal of ensuring optimal preparedness for disaster situations.

Media Contact:

Ron Kanter
Head of Growth
+1 (516) 428-4323
ron@firstduesizeup.com

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About Loma Linda Fire Department

The Loma Linda Fire Department is responsible for fire hydrant testing, (for fire suppression purposes) disaster preparedness (earthquakes, flooding), fire investigation (arson), fire inspections (schools, commercial buildings), CPR/First aid courses and fire safety programs.  Department personnel are certified in heavy rescue, hazardous materials response, vehicle extrication, emergency medical services, and fire suppression in structural, high rise wild land and vehicle firefighting.
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The City of Loma Linda is approximately 7.6 square miles.  Running through the city is a major freeway, rail and fuel delivery pipeline, which requires a more comprehensive approach to dealing with large. disasters.  Throughout the year the Department coordinates disaster drills within the city to better prepare our businesses and hospitals as well as sharpen our skills as emergency personnel.

Media Contact:

Tom Ingalls
Fire Marshal
(909) 799-2853
TIngalls@lomalinda-ca.gov

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Press & Media Kit

To see press and media assets for Placentia's launch of Community Connect, please see the program's files & downloads page.