D4H: Equipment Management Software

D4H is a global leader in emergency management software, designed to uncomplicate emergency preparedness and resilience.  Their emergency management software is rated #1 easiest to use. Their software streamlines resource and equipment management, inventory and resources to ensure long-term operational readiness.

At FIRST72, we rely on D4H to transform how we manage equipment and supplies, ensuring that our clients across New Zealand continue to stay ready to face future emergencies.

How FIRST72 Uses D4H for Equipment Readiness

Ensuring that equipment and supplies is properly maintained, tracked, recorded and ready for deployment is essential to building resilience. Through D4H, we:

• Track Equipment in Real Time: D4H’s platform allows us to monitor the status, condition, and location of resources and equipment.
• Schedule Maintenance and Replenishment: The software alerts us to upcoming maintenance needs, expired resources, or depleted supplies, ensuring that equipment is always operational and ready to be deployed.

This ensures that every piece of equipment within our network—whether it’s communication tools, safety gear, EPODs or response kits—is maintained and managed to the highest standard.

How EPOD Leverages D4H for Emergency Pods
EPOD, as a cornerstone of FIRST72’s services, uses D4H to ensure that our specialist emergency pods are fully operational and ready for activation. Through D4H, we:

• Monitor EPOD Inventory: D4H provides a centralised view of all EPODs across New Zealand, tracking the contents, status, and location of each EPOD in real time – enabling a common operating picture for all our assets in the field.
• Streamline Replenishment: With automated alerts, we can ensure EPODs are restocked when stock or equipment expires, maintaining their readiness for future use.
• Ensure Strategic Placement: D4H helps us map and manage the placement of EPODs, ensuring they are located where they are most likely to be needed, whether in remote areas or high-risk zones. GPS coordinates and information and also be integrated and shared with Civil Defence and emergency management organisations.

To learn more about D4H and its role in improving readiness and resilience, visit their blog on EPOD and Community Resilience in New Zealand here:  https://www.d4h.com/blog/new-zealands-leadership-in-community-resilience-lessons-from-epod