Vantage

Replace the Spreadsheets. Replace the Whiteboards. Replace the Paper.

One system for inspections, equipment tracking, defect management, rostering, and operations — built for emergency services.

Structured inspections (not just ticks)
Defects tracked to closure
Equipment location and condition
Works offline on mobile
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Inventory

CFA Johnsonville • 47 items

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ItemStatusLast Check
Thermal CameraOperationalToday
DefibrillatorNeeds Service2 days ago
Portable RadioOperationalToday
Hydraulic CutterOperationalYesterday
GeneratorLost3 days ago

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Why Units Move to Vantage

Your current tools capture activity, but lose information

Paper inspections get ticked but tell you nothing about condition. Shared boards fill up with cards but lack validation or audit trails. Spreadsheets go stale. Memory fails when people rotate. Handover-by-message drops context. The information that matters most disappears between the cracks.

Paper & Boards

Activity without information

Ticks with no meaning

Paper inspections show completion, but nothing about actual condition.

Unstructured cards

Shared boards lack validation, consistent usage, or audit trails.

No closure, no proof

Defects get noted, maybe mentioned, then forgotten. No ownership.

Information degrades with every handover

With Vantage

Structured operational data

Condition, not just completion

Pass/fail logic, counts, photos, and notes capture what actually matters.

Context that travels

History, decisions, and fixes stay with the asset — not with the person who leaves.

Accountability by design

Every action logged. Defects tracked to closure. Audit-ready without extra work.

Information preserved across every handover

Core Capabilities

Structured data that captures condition, not just completion

Vantage connects inspections, defects, and equipment into a single operational picture. When something is checked, flagged, or moved — the record stays with the asset, not with the person who did it.

Structured Inspections

More than a checklist — real operational data

A checklist is only as good as the information it captures. Vantage inspections enforce structure so tasks are done properly, consistently, and defensibly.

What it replaces

Paper ticks, inconsistent standards, no validation

What you gain

  • Pass / fail logic where outcomes matter
  • Numeric counts where numbers matter
  • Text notes and photo evidence where condition matters
  • Helper images and embedded instructions for guidance

Works together: When an item fails during inspection, create a defect with one tap — checklist context flows through automatically (vehicle, equipment, timestamp, inspector).

Daily Vehicle Check

Engine 12 • Started 06:15

In Progress
km
3 of 5 complete
Defect Lifecycle

Defects that don't disappear

When a defect is found, it doesn't just get noted — it gets tracked. Recorded against the asset, assigned ownership, and closed with evidence. No more 'I thought it was fixed'.

What it replaces

Sticky notes, verbal mentions, forgotten emails

What you gain

  • Defects tied to specific equipment or vehicle
  • Status tracking: Open → Acknowledged → In Progress → Resolved
  • Evidence of closure required before sign-off
  • Complete history preserved for each asset

Works together: Separate from safety incident systems like SafeGate — but just as accountable. Equipment and vehicle defects managed in one place.

Defect #247
In Progress

Ladder extension mechanism sticking

Ladder 12 • Reported Dec 18, 2024

+2
Capt. Rodriguez• 2h ago

Vendor confirmed. Parts ordered, ETA Friday.

3 updates • Created by J. Martinez
Equipment & Location

Know where everything is — and what condition it's in

Every piece of equipment has a location, a condition, and a history. See what's at the station, what's on a vehicle, what's assigned to a member, and what's due for service.

What it replaces

Whiteboards, sign-out sheets, 'ask around' culture

What you gain

  • Location tracking across stations and vehicles
  • Expiry and service date monitoring
  • Assignment history with handover context
  • Maintenance guides and documentation attached

Works together: When equipment moves or changes status during an inspection, the inventory updates automatically — no double-entry required.

Live View• CFA Johnsonville

TIC Camera

Engine 12 — Compartment B

In Use

AED Unit

Rescue 12 — Rear

Available

Portable Pump

Station Storage

Available
Last sync: 2 min ago

One Place to See the Unit

If you needed to understand the state of the unit in five minutes — this is where you'd look

Vantage brings together everything about your unit's readiness into a single operating picture. Leaders and members can see what's ready, what's not, and what's coming up — without asking around.

Vehicles and equipment

Where everything is, what condition it's in, and when it was last checked — across all stations and vehicles.

Inspections and audits

Full history of every check, who did it, what passed, what failed, and what actions followed.

Defects and maintenance

Open issues, repair status, parts ordered, closure evidence — all tied to the specific asset.

Locations and expiries

Service dates, certification expiries, and equipment locations that update as things move.

Bookings and upcoming ops

Unit calendar showing vehicle bookings, training sessions, and scheduled maintenance.

Guides and documentation

Operating procedures, maintenance guides, and reference materials attached to the assets they apply to.

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Built for Volunteer Reality

Designed for how units actually work

Volunteer organisations have unique challenges: rotating personnel, ad-hoc activity, overnight operations, and varying experience levels. Vantage is built to handle all of it.

Rotating people

Knowledge stays with the unit, not the individual. When people leave, the context doesn't go with them.

Ad-hoc and overnight work

Vantage works offline and syncs later. Inspections done at 3am are captured just as well as 3pm.

Varying experience levels

Helper images and embedded instructions guide people through the right steps — without relying on memory or local knowledge.

Institutional memory

When volunteers leave, the knowledge stays. Inspection history, decisions, and context preserved for whoever comes next.

Designed to Grow

One system. Not more silos.

Today: inspections, defects, equipment, vehicle bookings, and readiness. Coming next: smart triage, incident command, fleet tracking, and crew terminals — building toward a complete operational picture.

Inspections & checklistsDefect trackingEquipment managementOperational visibilityShared org calendarVehicle bookingsQR-code vehicle logbooksDuty rostersEmail & SMS notificationsSkills competency logbookTraining integration(next)Trello integration(next)Smart Triage(next)Incident Command Suite(next)Crew Terminal(next)Fleet Tracking(next)Auto Fundraising(next)

Security & Data

Enterprise foundations for operational data

Access controls, audit logging, and data separation are foundational — not afterthoughts.

Role-based access

Define who can view, edit, or administer each area. Roles cascade by organisation, station, and function.

Complete audit trails

Every action logged with timestamp, user, and IP. Export logs for compliance reviews.

Organisation separation

Data is siloed by organisation. No cross-contamination, no accidental exposure.

Export controls

Control who can export data and in what formats. Track export history.

Security FAQ

All data is stored in an Australian data centre with enterprise-grade encryption at rest and in transit. We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance and can provide data residency options for Australian and US jurisdictions.

Yes. You can configure retention periods by data type — active records, archived records, and audit logs can each have different policies. We provide tools to export before deletion.

Administrators can create time-limited access for temporary personnel, contractors, or auditors. Access automatically expires, and all actions during the access window are logged.

You receive a full data export in standard formats. After a 30-day grace period, data is permanently deleted from our systems. We provide written confirmation of deletion upon request.

Yes. We maintain an incident response plan with defined escalation paths. In the event of a security incident, affected organisations are notified within 24 hours with details and remediation steps.

Pricing

One system for operational visibility

We offer flexible pricing based on your organisation's size and needs, including volunteer pricing and unconditional 12-month trial periods. Get in touch to discuss the right plan for you.