West Columbia Fire Department
West Columbia Fire Department uses First Due to streamline asset checks, speed fleet repairs, and keep more apparatus in service.
"It’s been night and day… game changing for tracking things."
Operational Impact & Key Outcomes
50% Faster Apparatus Swaps
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Same Day Fleet Issue Reporting
80% of Operations On One Platform
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The Story
Background
West Columbia Fire Department is a career department in South Carolina focused on keeping crews equipped and apparatus in service.
Challenge
Fleet, inventory, and operational data were spread across spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes which slowed maintenance reporting.
Solution
The department implemented First Due Assets & Inventory to centralize fleet records, apparatus checks, work orders, and inventory workflows.
Results
Operational friction decreased while fleet maintenance reporting became faster and apparatus swaps became significantly quicker.
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West Columbia Fire
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Keep more trucks in service with Assets & Inventory
First Due helps agencies manage fleet, equipment, inventory, and work orders in one connected system.
In their own words:
- What made the biggest difference?
- Assets and inventory consolidation inside one platform.
- How does it improve fleet maintenance?
- Work orders include photos and descriptions for faster repairs.
- How does it affect apparatus downtime?
- Thorough checks catch issues earlier and keep trucks in service.
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See how First Due helps departments streamline operations, connect critical workflows, and keep crews focused on response.
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