Patent Publication Number: US-2023141456-A1

Title: Response vehicle systems and methods

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/229,253, filed Apr. 13, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/208,002, filed Dec. 3, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/097,278, filed Apr. 12, 2016, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/150,149, filed Apr. 20, 2015, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Traditional response vehicles include various features and systems for assisting an operator of the response vehicle in responding to an incident. Such systems may provide navigation assistance, warning lights, and incident information. Operators are traditionally not able to wirelessly connect with an interface of the response vehicle, thereby preventing the operator from viewing information relating to the response vehicle and incident on a user device. 
     SUMMARY 
     One embodiment relates to a response vehicle. The response vehicle includes a transmission, a braking subsystem, and a vehicle management system coupled to at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem. The vehicle management system includes an interlock module configured to provide a signal to switch the at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem from a locked condition to an operational condition only in response to an authenticated user request thereby preventing undesired operation of the response vehicle. 
     Another embodiment relates to a response vehicle management system. The response vehicle management system includes a vehicle subsystem, a sensor, a transceiver, and a processing circuit. The vehicle subsystem includes at least one of a command system, a siren, a lighting system, a generator, a water pump system, a foam system, a water tank, a foam tank, a fuel tank, and a governor. The sensor is configured to monitor the vehicle subsystem and provide a sensor signal corresponding thereto. The processing circuit is coupled to the sensor and the transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to: (a) evaluate data relating to the vehicle subsystem based on the sensor signal and (b) provide the data for transmission by the transceiver in response to an authenticated user request. 
     Still another embodiment relates to a response vehicle control system. The response vehicle control system includes a response vehicle having a vehicle subsystem, a transceiver, and a processing circuit. The vehicle subsystem includes at least one of a command system, a siren, a lighting system, a generator, a water pump system, a foam system, and a governor. The processing circuit is coupled to the transceiver and configured to: (a) evaluate an access level of a user; (b) provide user interface data for transmission by the transceiver; (c) evaluate an authenticated command provided by the user; and (d) provide a control signal to the vehicle subsystem in response to the authenticated command, wherein the user interface data provided by the processing circuit varies based on the access level of the user thereby preventing unauthorized control of the response vehicle. 
     Another embodiment relates to a vehicle management system that includes a display module, a first user device coupled to the display module with a direct Wi-Fi connection, and a second user device coupled to the display module with the direct Wi-Fi connection. The display module is configured to store user interface data onboard the vehicle and provide the user interface data to the first user device and the second user device in response to a user request. The user interface data provided to the first user device and the second user device varies based on an access level of the user. 
     Still another embodiment relates to a response vehicle that includes a communications interface and a vehicle management system having an onboard communications module. The communications interface is configured to receive an incident signal from at least one of a mobile device and another response vehicle, and the onboard communications module includes a repeater module configured receive the incident signal and provide a relayed signal, thereby extending a transmission of the incident signal. 
     The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being carried out in various ways. Alternative exemplary embodiments relate to other features and combinations of features. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, in which: 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of a response vehicle including various features described herein, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  2    is a schematic view of an exemplary incident, with several response vehicles responding to the incident, the response vehicles facilitating wireless communications between one another, a commander, and other users, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  3    is a block diagram of a vehicle management system for a response vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  4    is a detailed block diagram of the onboard communications module of the vehicle management system, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  5    is a flow chart of a process for enabling wireless communications between a response vehicle and a user device, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  6    is a flow chart of a process for enabling wireless communications between a plurality of response vehicles and user devices, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  7    is a detailed block diagram of a diagnostics module of the vehicle management system, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  8    is a flow chart of a process for providing diagnostic information relating to the response vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  9    is a detailed block diagram of a location module of the vehicle management system, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  10    is a flow chart of a process for providing location information to a user of the response vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG.  11    is a detailed block diagram of a display module of the vehicle management system, according to an exemplary embodiment; and 
         FIGS.  12 - 27    are example user interfaces that may be provided on a display of the response vehicle or a user device, according to various exemplary embodiments. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Before turning to the figures, which illustrate the exemplary embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     Systems and methods are described herein for providing various features as part of a response vehicle management system. More particularly, systems and methods are described for providing a response vehicle control and monitoring system. The response vehicle control and monitoring system includes a transceiver onboard the response vehicle configured to interface with a mobile device (e.g., a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.). The transceiver facilitates communication between the systems of the response vehicle and the mobile device, facilitating user control and monitoring of an incident and/or the response vehicle. The transceiver may interface with, for example, the drivetrain, command system, sirens, lighting, generators, and/or governors of the response vehicle. A user may monitor the health of the response vehicle, confirm that its systems are operating within normal parameters, and retrieve (e.g., view, download, etc.) vehicle diagnostics. 
     The user device may receive information from the response vehicle that is stored onboard the vehicle. The information may be provided as a webpage on the user device, eliminating the need for the user to download an application to interface with the response vehicle and allowing the user interface to be used across different user devices (e.g., on different platforms, on devices with different operating systems, etc.). The webpage content may be stored onboard the response vehicle. 
     In one embodiment, the communications system facilitates localized wireless communication between various response vehicles and other devices. For example, several response vehicles may respond to an incident and be spread out over a wide area around the incident. The communications systems of one response vehicle may facilitate communications with other, surrounding response vehicles and/or user devices. For example, a commander may be within wireless range of one response vehicle but not the other response vehicles. The communications systems of the response vehicles may act as repeaters, allowing the commander to communicate with each of the response vehicles, even those that are out of range of the commander&#39;s mobile device. 
     In one embodiment, the user devices communicate with the response vehicles via Wi-Fi. In other embodiments, the communications between the user devices and/or response vehicles may be supported via CDMA, GSM, or another cellular connection. In still other embodiments, another wireless protocol is utilized (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, radio, etc.). 
     Referring to  FIG.  1   , a response vehicle  100 , shown as a fire truck, includes a plurality of emergency lights  102  used to indicate the presence of vehicle  100  and any surrounding danger. Emergency lights  102  may be located in the front, back, and/or the top of the vehicle, or in any other location, to provide the clearest possible view of the lights. Vehicle  100  includes audio output devices (e.g., sirens, etc.), shown as speakers  104 . Speakers  104  may be used to provide an audible warning. Emergency lights  102  and speakers  104  may include a transmitter, actuation of which provides a visual and an audible alert, respectively. 
     Vehicle  100  includes an onboard communications device  106  for transmitting and receiving data via a wireless connection. Communications device  106  facilitates wireless communication with various user devices and/or other vehicles  100 . For example, communications device  106  may transmit response vehicle information to a user device of an occupant of the vehicle, to a commander on site at an incident, and/or to a system or person positioned remotely relative to an incident. Further, communications device  106  may facilitate transmissions between multiple response vehicles. In one embodiment, communications device  106  at least one of includes and acts as a repeater, facilitating transmission of signals from another source (e.g., a commander user device, etc.) to a device or response vehicle out of range of the original source. 
     While vehicle  100  is shown as a fire truck, it should be understood that the systems and methods disclosed herein are applicable to an ambulance, a police vehicle, a tow truck, a public utility vehicle, a municipal vehicle, a military vehicle, a lift device, or any other type of response vehicle or other vehicle. Further, the systems and methods disclosed herein may be applicable for any type of incident, scene, or site in which wireless communications between one or more vehicles and user devices is advantageous. 
     Referring to  FIG.  2   , an exemplary environment  200  includes a plurality of response vehicles that have responded to an incident. Response vehicles  204 ,  206 ,  208  are shown on site at an incident  210  (e.g., a house fire, etc.). A number of personnel  212  are shown on site as well. A commander  202  may be on site and responsible for managing the response to incident  210 . 
     One or more of the response vehicles  204 ,  206 ,  208  may include an onboard communications device  106  facilitating communications between the response vehicles and user devices. For example, a response vehicle may be in range of one or more personnel  212  on site at incident  210 , and may transmit information to and receive information from personnel user devices (e.g., mobile devices, etc.). 
     In one embodiment, the onboard communication devices of the response vehicles at least one of include and act as repeaters. For example, some response vehicles (e.g., response vehicle  208 , etc.) may be out of the range of the user device of commander  202 . The onboard communication device of response vehicle  204  may include or act as a repeater. Upon receiving a transmission from a user device of commander  202 , the onboard communications device of response vehicle  204  may relay the transmission to response vehicles  206 ,  208 . Response vehicles  206 ,  208  may then provide the transmission to personnel  212  in range, evaluate a vehicle or vehicle system command specified in the transmission, and/or perform still another task. 
     Similarly, since some response vehicles may be outside of the range of commander  202 , the onboard communications device of response vehicle  204  may be used as a repeater to relay transmissions from the out of range response vehicles (e.g., vehicle  208 , etc.) or personnel to a user device of commander  202 . For example, response vehicle  204  may relay status information, warnings, and other information to commander  202  from response vehicle  208 . Such communication may allow commander  202  to more effectively manage personnel and equipment on site. 
     In one embodiment, the information relayed between commander  202 , personnel  212 , and response vehicles  204 ,  206 ,  208  includes status information for the response vehicle. Status information may include, for example, general vehicle diagnostic activity (e.g., if fuel is low, if oil is low, other general vehicle-related errors, etc.), or information regarding various vehicle subsystems (e.g., water tank levels, pump operation, warning lights, sirens, navigation system, etc.). The information may be displayed on one or both of a display provided as part of the response vehicle and on a user device of commander  202  and/or personnel  212 . In one embodiment, the information is transmitted to a user device and displayed on the user device in a webpage format. This information may be retrieved by the response vehicle from vehicle subsystems. For example, the information may be retrieved in real-time or near real-time as the vehicle is in operation (e.g., the vehicle is being driven or actively used in response to an incident, etc.). The commander may then use the information to manage use of the response vehicles at the incident. As another example, the information may be retrieved from vehicle subsystems in between incidents. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  3   , a vehicle management system  300  is provided as part of response vehicle  100 . Vehicle management system  300  is generally configured to manage various aspects and features of the response vehicle. For example, vehicle management system  300  may facilitate communication between the response vehicle and other response vehicles and user devices. As another example, vehicle management system  300  may provide various data logging and diagnostic features, and may provide such information to user devices via a wireless connection and to a display unit of the response vehicle. As another example, vehicle management system  300  may monitor vehicle performance and determine any potential faults or warning associated with the vehicle, and wirelessly transmit the faults or warnings to a user device. As another example, vehicle management system  300  may facilitate integration of a navigation and mapping application, providing a display to a user that identifies points of interest in responding to an incident (e.g., location of hydrants, hazards, locations of other response vehicles, etc.). In some embodiments, vehicle management system  300  may be integrated with other vehicle systems of response vehicle  100 . In other embodiments, some functionality of vehicle management system  300  may occur remotely from response vehicle  100  at a remote server or other device. 
     In one embodiment, response vehicle  100 , and more particularly vehicle management system  300 , is configured to wirelessly communicate with a plurality of other response vehicles  350 , user devices  352 , and/or at least one commander device  354 . As described above with reference to  FIG.  2   , response vehicle  100  facilitates communication between various systems and devices. For example, response vehicle  100  may at least one of include and act as a repeater, allowing a signal from a first response vehicle  350  and/or user device  352  to reach other vehicles and/or devices out of range of the transmitting vehicle and/or device. Response vehicle  100  may be out of range of some of the devices and/or vehicles, and another response vehicle  350  may act as a repeater for transmitting a signal from response vehicle  100  to the out-of-range source. 
     In some embodiments, as shown in  FIG.  2   , one or more of the response vehicles  204 ,  206 ,  208  (and/or response vehicle  100 ) include a portable unit, shown as portable repeater  214 . Portable repeater  214  may be releasably coupled to the chassis of a respective response vehicle and configured to be selectively deployed by a user (e.g., personnel  212 , commander  202 , etc.). The portable repeater  214  is configured to facilitate remote communication between the user and one or more response vehicles, according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, one or more portable repeaters  214  may be associated with a response vehicle and may be carried by a user. The user, if he/she is responding to an incident and has to walk far away from the response vehicle (e.g., the incident is in a rural place, etc.), may place the portable repeaters  214  out in the field. The portable repeaters  214  may then detect signals sent from either a user device or the response vehicle, and retransmit the signals at a power level greater than a power level of the received signals, facilitating wireless communications between the user and the response vehicle even if the user is out of wireless range (e.g., a distance beyond which wireless communication is not reliable, etc.) of the response vehicle. More than one portable repeater  214  may be used. The portable repeater  214  may be a battery-powered device and may be stored (and charged) in or on the response vehicle when not in use. The portable repeater  214  may be associated with the response vehicle such that the portable repeater  214  is configured for secure wireless communications with the response vehicle. In other words, communications may be secure between the user and the particular response vehicle. The response vehicle communications module may wirelessly transmit data to other user devices, a commander, other vehicles, etc. 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , vehicle management system  300  includes a processing circuit  304  including a processor  306  and memory  308 . Processor  306  may be a general purpose or specific purpose processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), one or more field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), a group of processing components, or other suitable processing components. Processor  306  may be configured to execute computer code or instructions stored in memory  308  or received from other computer readable media (e.g., CDROM, network storage, a remote server, etc.) to perform one or more of the processes described herein. Memory  308  may include one or more data storage devices (e.g., memory units, memory devices, computer-readable storage media, etc.) configured to store data, computer code, executable instructions, or other forms of computer-readable information. Memory  308  may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), hard drive storage, temporary storage, non-volatile memory, flash memory, optical memory, or any other suitable memory for storing software objects and/or computer instructions. Memory  308  may include database components, object code components, script components, or any other type of information structure for supporting the various activities and information structures described in the present disclosure. Memory  308  may be communicably connected to processor  306  via processing circuit  304  and may include computer code for executing (e.g., by processor  306 , etc.) one or more of the processes described herein. 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , memory  308  includes an onboard communications module  320 . Onboard communications module  320  is configured to facilitate wireless communications with user devices and with other response vehicles via communications interface  302  (e.g., transceiver, etc.). Communications interface  302  may support any kind of wireless standard (e.g., 802.11 b/g/n, 802.11a, etc.) and may interface with any type of mobile device (e.g., laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) having Wi-Fi capability. Communications interface  302  may further facilitate wireless communications with an external global positioning system (GPS). Onboard communications module  320  may be any type of Wi-Fi capable module (e.g., a CL-T04 CANect® Wi-Fi Module manufactured by HED Inc., etc.) configured to support wireless communications with the mobile devices and other response vehicles. Onboard communications module  320  may include various security features for providing secure communications between the response vehicles  350 , user devices  352 , and/or commander device  354 . Such a module may further include other response vehicle-related features that may be used in the systems and methods disclosed herein (e.g., diagnostics features, navigation features, etc.). Onboard communications module  320  is described in greater detail below with reference to  FIG.  4   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , memory  308  includes a diagnostics module  322 . Diagnostics module  322  receives data relating to response vehicle operation (e.g., telemetry data, etc.) and provides diagnostic information to user devices. In various embodiments, some of the aspects of diagnostics module  322  may be integrated into the operation of onboard communications module  320  (e.g., onboard communications module  320  may include sub-modules for capturing telemetry data and transmitting data to the user devices, etc.); while the activities of diagnostics module  322  are described separately from the communications module  320  in the present disclosure, other embodiments having combined modules are within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     In one embodiment, diagnostics module  322  identifies an error or fault associated with the response vehicle based on telemetry data. The error or fault may be a specific error or fault instead of a generic warning. For example, instead of displaying a “check engine” light on a display of the response vehicle, a more specific fault message may be displayed that allows a user to more quickly diagnose and repair the problem. The fault message may be displayed on a display unit  340  of the response vehicle and/or on a user device  352  (e.g., transmitted to the user device by communications interface  302 , etc.). Diagnostics module  322  is described in greater detail below with reference to  FIG.  7   . The fault message and/or diagnostic information may also be transmitted to a remote location (e.g., a central repair facility, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , memory  308  includes a location module  324  configured to provide located-related information for display on display unit  340  and/or a user device  352 . Location module  324  may communicate with a remote server  356  to receive navigation and location information relevant to the response vehicle  100 . For example, location module  324  may map a destination (e.g., the site of an incident, etc.) using obtained location or coordinate data, may provide turn-by-turn directions to an incident, and may provide geographical data relevant to the response vehicle  100  and incident (e.g., the location of hydrants and water points if the incident is a fire, etc.). In some embodiments, location module  324  and/or vehicle management system  300  are configured to function without connecting to remote server  356  (e.g., receive manual entry of an incident location and provide navigation information, etc.). Location module  324  is described in greater detail below with reference to  FIG.  9   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , memory  308  includes a display module  326 . Display module  326  is configured to generate a display to provide on display unit  340  of the response vehicle and/or a user device  352 . Display unit  340  may be, for example, a touchscreen display (e.g., a CANlink® CL-711 display manufactured by HED Inc., etc.) having a resistive touchscreen that receives a touch input from a user. Display unit  340  may support any type of display feature, such as a flipbook-style animation, or any other type of transition feature. Display unit  340  may generally provide a plurality of navigation buttons that allow a user to select various displays and other options via touch. Display unit  340  may further, upon detection of a fault, provide a display that relates to the fault. For example, if a tire pressure fault is detected, a tire pressure screen may be displayed that provides current tire pressure information for the response vehicle. Display unit  340  may have a wired or wireless connection with other response vehicle subsystems and/or with remote devices. Display module  326  is described in greater detail with reference to  FIG.  11   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , memory  308  includes a database  328  configured to store telemetry information captured by the various vehicle subsystems  342 . Data may generally include telemetry data, diagnostics data, and access data. Telemetry data may include, for example, data relating to the operation of the response vehicle such as system statuses, HVAC status, the status of various vehicle subsystems and components (e.g., engine, transmission, tire pressure, brakes, pump(s), etc.), vehicle status (e.g., if a door is open, if equipment is deployed, etc.), etc. In other words, telemetry data includes vehicle status information that may be relevant to a commander or other user during a response to an incident and/or a maintenance technician. The data may be time stamped and include a vehicle identifier. 
     The data may be removed from database  328  once the data is uploaded from the local database to a remote cloud storage. For example, long-term storage of the telemetry data and other data may be done on a centralized server  358 , and communications interface  302  may wirelessly connect with remote server  358  to transmit and store the data. As described above, the data includes a timestamp and vehicle identifier information to identify the data in remote server  358 . Data may be stored in database  328  until transmission to remote server  358 . The data may be kept in database  328  to allow for a “snapshot” view of the data on a user device (i.e., once the data is captured, the data may be provided shortly thereafter to user devices near the scene of an incident, etc.). 
     In one embodiment, the data is automatically updated periodically. The data may also be updated upon user request. A controller area network (CAN) controller, such as diagnostics module  322  or another module may be configured to monitor the data and to determine when a potential status of the response vehicle  100  has changed based on the telemetry data changes. 
     Database  328  may be any type of database (e.g., a SQLite database, etc.), and diagnostics module  322  may query the database using any type of language or method via backend framework. The backend framework of vehicle management system  300  may support the activities of periodically updating and querying database  328 , as well as providing web layer authentication (e.g., to authenticate devices that attempt to access data from database  328 , etc.). The backend framework may further support the various security-related functionality of onboard communications module  320 . 
     Vehicle management system  300  may include, for example, a data transport protocol layer configured to facilitate the query of data from database  328  for use by the various modules of memory  308 . In one embodiment, at least one of web sockets and AJAX polling is used to invoke queries via backend framework and provide the data to the frontend applications (e.g., the application layer, the modules, etc.), as they allow changes to database  328  to be detected and pushed to the application layer. The use of web sockets and/or AJAX may be based on compatibility constraints and performance constraints with the user devices  352  accessing vehicle management system  300 . The application layer, or the frontend application, of vehicle management system  300  may be built using, for example, HTML5, CSS, and various Javascript libraries. 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , memory  308  includes an interlock module  330 . Interlock module  330  is configured to at least one of (i) prevent unintended, accidental, and/or unauthorized engagement and/or disengagement of one or more of the vehicle subsystems  342  (e.g., transmission, pumps, brakes, water system, foam system, lighting systems, sirens, engine, generator, etc.) and (ii) reduce the likelihood of theft of the response vehicle  100 . For example, a response vehicle (e.g., a fire truck, an ambulance, a police vehicle, etc.) is often left running and unattended when the response vehicle arrives at the scene of an incident (e.g., a fire, a vehicle collision, etc.). Such an occurrence may leave traditional response vehicles prone to theft as anyone is able to enter the response vehicle and drive away. 
     The interlock module  330  may be configured to facilitate activating one or more interlocks that prevent the response vehicle and/or components thereof (e.g., water pump, foam system, sirens, lights, etc.) from being operated by an unauthorized user. For example, when arriving at a scene of an incident, an operator of the response vehicle  100  may be able to enter the response vehicle into a “scene mode” or “lock mode” using one or more commands (e.g., a user request, etc.) on the display unit  340 , the user device  352  (e.g., a wireless control interface, etc.), the commander device  354  (e.g., a wireless control interface, etc.), and/or other input devices of the response vehicle  100  (e.g., switches, dials, toggles, parking brake, etc.). In some embodiments, interlock module  330  is configured to engage a parking brake and/or lock a transmission of the response vehicle  100  when the scene mode is activated. In other embodiments, the interlock module  330  is configured to activate the scene mode in response to the parking brake being activated (e.g., engaged, etc.) by an operator of the response vehicle  100 . In still other embodiments, the interlock module  330  is configured to automatically enter the scene mode based on an indication relating to the response vehicle  100  arriving at a scene and/or automatically based on an indication relating to the presence of an operator (e.g., the lack of the presence of an operator, an operator exiting the response vehicle  100 , an operator opening the door of the response vehicle  100 , etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the interlock module  330  is configured to facilitate operation of at least one of an engine, a generator, a pump, a foam system, a water system, a siren, a lighting system, etc. while in the scene mode. According to an exemplary embodiment, such as system controlled by the interlock module  330  does not require modification to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) brake circuit control of parking brakes. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment, activating the scene mode prevents an operator from shifting the transmission of the response vehicle  100  from a locked condition (e.g., corresponding to a parking gear, etc.) to an operational condition (e.g., out of park, corresponding to a drive gear and/or a neutral gear, etc.) and/or releasing the brakes (e.g., switching from an engaged configuration that limits movement of the response vehicle  100  to a disengaged configuration that does not limit movement of the response vehicle  100 , etc.). For example, the interlock module  330  may lock the transmission and/or the brakes such that the response vehicle  100  may not be moved by an unauthorized user. To move the response vehicle  100  and/or deactivate the scene mode, the interlock module  330  may require a user to enter an access code (e.g., username, ID, password, on the display unit  340 , on the user device  352 , on the commander device  354 , etc.) and/or perform a series of actions (e.g., activate and/or deactivate a series of switches and/or buttons, a fingerprint scan, a facial recognition scan, a retinal scan, etc.) to verify the user has permission to move the response vehicle  100 . Once the user is verified, the interlock module  330  is configured to disengage the locks on the brakes and/or the transmission to allow the user to move the response vehicle  100 . 
     According to an exemplary embodiment, activating the scene mode prevents the response vehicle  100  from rolling or otherwise moving in response to intentional and/or unintentional disengagement of the parking brake or other brakes without the user verifying permission and/or access to do so. For example, an accidental disengagement of the parking brake may allow the response vehicle  100  to unintentionally begin to roll (e.g., if parked on a slope, if the transmission is in neutral, etc.). However, the interlock module  330  keeps the brakes engaged and/or the transmission locked until the scene mode is deactivated (e.g., by a user entering an appropriate access code, performing a series of actions, etc.) to prevent such unintended movement of the response vehicle  100 . 
     While vehicle management system  300  is described in  FIG.  3    as a single system within a response vehicle, it should be understood that the various activities of vehicle management system  300  may be performed by various vehicle subsystems of the response vehicle. The arrangement and activities of the various modules of vehicle management system  300  may vary according to different embodiments. Further, the activities of the vehicle management system  300  may be performed by multiple vehicle management systems, particularly where multiple response vehicles are present at an incident site. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  4   , onboard communications module  320  is described in greater detail. In one embodiment, onboard communications module  320  includes a variety of security features to secure wireless communications with the other response vehicles and/or with the user devices. For example, onboard communications module  320  may include a network security layer  402  configured to prohibit unauthorized users and user devices from gaining access to the network being used by the response vehicles and associated user devices. Onboard communications module  320  may further support setting one or more WPA2 passphrases  404  to secure the network. A randomly generated SSID (service set identification) and long passphrase may be used to identify the network and secure the network from unauthorized users and user devices. Onboard communications module  320  may further support the use of security certificates  406  to verify the authenticity of a user device and/or other response vehicle device attempting to wirelessly communicate with the response vehicle. 
     Onboard communications module  320  may include a HTTPS security layer  408  configured to encrypt transmissions from the response vehicle using a local SSL certificate (e.g., to put the transmission under HTTPS instead of HTTP, etc.). Onboard communications module  320  may include a web authentication layer  410  configured to prevent unauthorized access. For example, even if a hacker or attacker accesses the communications from onboard communications module  320 , he/she would still need a username and password (or other identification information) to read and/or change any data. Usernames, passwords, and other identification information may be provided via a separate interface from communications interface  302  and then used on the network supporting onboard communications module  320  communications. In one embodiment, a long term cookie may be set upon a successful authentication of a user device, which may be updated with timestamp information as the user continues to access the network shared with onboard communications module  320 . Using the identification information, user devices may be given an appropriate permission level. For example, some user devices might have read-only access to data provided by the response vehicle, while other users may have read-write access (e.g., a commander, etc.). As another example, onboard communications module  320  may track who is currently in communication with the response vehicle, and may be configured to account for multiple people having read-write access (e.g., allowing only one user device at a time to have read-write access to the data, etc.). Different user interfaces (e.g., webpages, etc.) may be provided based on an access level of the user. 
     As shown in  FIG.  4   , onboard communications module  320  includes a user security module  412 . User security module  412  may generally define a plurality of groups that allow and/or restrict functionality and access to the data provided by the response vehicle and/or control of the response vehicle. User security module  412  may define a plurality of groups including, by way of example only: technician, administrator, responder (e.g., firefighter, policeman, etc.), etc. A technician may be able to troubleshoot system level issues and provide diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of the network and communications between the user devices and response vehicles. For example, the technician may be able to check for device and software updates (and to push the updates to the user devices) and may be provided with the highest level of security in accessing the network (having unrestricted access). A technician may further have the capability to configure the presentation of information on user devices (e.g., customizing a logo or name, etc.). 
     An administrator may be able to configure and provision field device access. For example, when responding to an incident, the administrator may manage which devices have access to which information. In other words, those in the administrator group may be able to act as a commander at an incident. Administrators may generally be able to add, modify, and/or delete device level user accounts, view reports of telemetry data and other data, control one or more features of the response vehicle, and update device software and apply firmware patches manually as needed. 
     A responder (e.g., a policeman, a firefighter, etc.) may be a user in the field responding to an incident. The responder group may be created for users who have access to the network via a pre-authenticated device and/or user account. The responder may have to enter (or have previously entered) credentials specific to the user account to access the network. The responder may be able to view telemetry data and manually control various onboard systems of the response vehicle (e.g., a subset of features of the response vehicle, etc.). 
     Onboard communications module  320  may include a telemetry data module  414  configured to analyze telemetry data relating to the transmissions over a network between response vehicles and user devices. Telemetry data may generally refer to metrics relating to the transmission of signals to and from the response vehicle. The response vehicle  100  may include any number of sensors  344  configured to record telemetry data for use by onboard communications module  320 . The telemetry data may be used to analyze the network performance of a Wi-Fi network local to the response vehicle on site at an incident. The telemetry data may be used to determine which devices and vehicles are capable of communicating with one another and facilitating connections to allow the devices and vehicles to communicate with one another. 
     Onboard communications module  320  may include a repeater module  416 . Repeater module  416  may facilitate the operation of onboard communications module  320  as a repeater at the scene of an incident. Referring again to  FIG.  2   , one response vehicle  204  may be within wireless range of a commander  202  device, but another response vehicle  208  may not be. The commander may generally be responsible for managing all personnel and equipment at the incident site, and the personnel and equipment may be from different stations, thus making it challenging for the commander to manage. It may be determined, by telemetry data module  414 , that the commander is out of range of at least some of the user devices and/or response vehicles. 
     In some embodiments, the communications module of response vehicle  204  includes or acts as a repeater (e.g., thereby allowing commander  202  to communicate with the out-of-range response vehicles, etc.). Commander  202  may thereby view the status of, command, and/or otherwise communicate with each of the response vehicles at the site. For example, the commander may be provided with data relating to the status of every response vehicle (e.g., to see if any response vehicle has a fault, is breaking down, is running low on fuel, etc.). Since the range of Wi-Fi communications may be limited at the incident site (e.g., 300 feet, etc.), the use of the communications module as a repeater to transmit signals at a stronger power level allows the commander to communicate back and forth with all personnel and/or equipment at the incident site. 
     A signal received at response vehicle  204  that is targeted for response vehicle  206  or  208  may be retransmitted by response vehicle  204  at a higher power level (e.g., relative to the signal as received, etc.), so that the signal can reach the appropriate destination. In one embodiment, repeater module  416  may receive the signal from a mobile device of commander  202  and determine if a retransmission of the signal is necessary for the signal to reach its destination. Repeater module  416  may include logic for determining the position of the various response vehicles on site at the incident (e.g., to determine if a signal reached a destination, to receive feedback from other response vehicles, etc.) and determine an appropriate transmission power. 
     Repeater module  416  may additionally receive transmissions from other response vehicles that are not powerful enough to reach the commander  202  device. Repeater module  416  may retransmit the signal so that the signal is strong enough to reach commander  202 . In some embodiments, onboard communications module  320  is configured to facilitate communications with user devices via one or more portable repeaters  214 . 
     Referring now to  FIG.  5   , a flow chart of a process  500  for enabling wireless communications between a response vehicle and a user device is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process  500  may be executed by, for example, onboard communications module  320 . 
     Process  500  includes establishing a wireless connection between a user device and a communications module of a response vehicle (block  502 ). Block  502  may include a user device initializing the connection (e.g., the user device sending a signal picked up by the communications module, etc.) or the communications module initializing the connection (e.g., upon arriving at an incident, the communications module, or the user device, may automatically set up the connection as the user is leaving the response vehicle, etc.). 
     Process  500  further includes authorizing user device access to communications with the response vehicle (block  504 ). Block  504  may include the user providing his or her credentials (e.g., login, password, etc.) or the user device automatically transmitting its credentials to the response vehicle, and the communications module verifying the user device. 
     In one embodiment, telemetry data, diagnostics data, or other data may be transmitted to the user device. The transmission may be based on a scheduled or automatic transmission of the data or a user request of the data. Process  500  may include formatting the data for display on the user device (block  506 ). For example, the data may be displayed on a browser of the user device instead of being displayed via an application. Process  500  further includes transmitting the data for display on the browser of the user device (block  508 ). The data may include telemetry data, diagnostics data, or any other data relating to the operation of the response vehicle or to the incident. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  6   , a flow chart of a process  600  for enabling wireless communications between a plurality of response vehicles and/or user devices is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process  600  may be executed by, for example, onboard communications module  320 . Process  600  may be executed to allow a communications module of a response vehicle to function as a repeater. 
     Process  600  includes detecting devices, which may include a plurality of user devices, response vehicles, and/or a commander user device (block  602 ). For example, a number of response vehicles (and personnel) may arrive at an incident, and block  602  may include determining the presence of the various response vehicles and/or user devices. Process  600  further includes determining the location of the various user devices and/or response vehicles (block  604 ), and determining a range of communications for the user devices and/or response vehicles (block  606 ). Blocks  604  and  606  may be executed to determine which communications modules are capable of reliably communicating with one another. Since the location of the various personnel and vehicles on site may vary, and Wi-Fi transmissions may be limited, some user devices including a commander user device may not be in range of all response vehicles. Block  606  may include receiving telemetry data from a plurality of sensors (e.g., sensors  344 , etc.) and devices, and using the telemetry data to analyze the communications capabilities at the incident site. 
     Process  600  further includes receiving a transmission from a communications module (block  608 ). The transmission may originate from a user device and/or response vehicle, and may be intended for a communications module not in range of the original communications module. For example, the transmission may be from a commander user device for a response vehicle outside of wireless range. As another example, the transmission may be from a communications module of a response vehicle, including telemetry data, diagnostics data, and/or other data. Process  600  further includes retransmitting the transmission at a higher power than received (block  610 ), allowing the transmission to reach its destination. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  7   , diagnostics module  322  of vehicle management system  300  is described in greater detail. Diagnostics module  322  may receive data relating to the operation and/or condition of the response vehicle, determine diagnostic information using the data, and provide the diagnostic information to a display of the response vehicle and/or a user device. While diagnostics module  322  is shown as a standalone module in  FIG.  7   , in other embodiments, the various activities described in diagnostics module  322  may be carried out by other modules and systems of the vehicle management system  300  of the response vehicle  100 . Further, while diagnostics module  322  is shown to manage all kinds of data and information relating to the response vehicle  100 , some of the data or information may be managed by other modules. 
     Diagnostics module  322  may be configured to receive any type of data. As shown in  FIG.  7   , diagnostics module  322  includes a data analysis module  702  configured to receive response vehicle data. Response vehicle data may generally relate to the various vehicle subsystems  342 . For example, the data may include data about the vehicle systems  342  that may be common among various types of vehicles, such as the engine, transmission, brakes, lights, ignition, fluid levels, fuel system, a generator, etc. The data may further include data that relates more specifically to special features of the response vehicle  100 . For example, the data may relate to the status of various equipment. If the response vehicle  100  is the fire truck, the data may include data relating to the use of the hoses, the sirens and warning lights, ladder, foam system, water pumps, and other fire-related equipment. A data logging module  704  may be configured to log response vehicle data. The data may be stored locally on a module of the response vehicle  100  and/or may be transmitted to the remote server  356  for long-term storage. 
     A fault detection module  706  is configured to use data from data analysis module  702  and logged data from data logging module  704  to determine if a fault exists in the response vehicle  100 . In one embodiment, faults may relate to general vehicle performance (e.g., low fluid levels, faulty brakes, etc.). In another embodiment, faults may relate more specifically to the performance of response vehicle equipment. The response vehicle  100  may include a plurality of sensors (e.g., sensors  344 , etc.) used to detect faults. For example, the vehicle may include an accelerometer to measure acceleration, deceleration, an accident or rollover condition, or other condition of the response vehicle  100 . 
     In one embodiment, the faults defined by fault detection module  706  are detailed. For example, instead of providing a “check engine” alert to a user, fault detection module  706  may indicate a particular faulty engine component, to allow a user to diagnose the fault on site and to potentially address the fault without needing a mechanic, additional diagnostic charts or equipment, or other assistance. The faults may be displayed as warnings or alerts on the display unit  340  of the response vehicle  100  and/or a user device (e.g., display module  326 , etc.). The display may generally include visuals and texts illustrating the fault and may include potential repairs for the fault (e.g., a picture of the faulty equipment, step-by-step directions to fix the fault or otherwise address the fault, etc.). Such a system offers significant advantages relative to traditional warning lights displayed upon detection of a fault (e.g., the “check engine” light, etc.). 
     A reporting module  708  may be provided to generate a report relating to one or more faults of the response vehicle  100 . For example, reporting module  708  may format the fault data for display on a webpage on a browser of a user device. Onboard communications module  320  may then transmit the fault data wirelessly (as described above) to the user devices. In one embodiment, reporting module  708  may be configured to report fault data to a commander user device. 
     In some embodiments, reporting module  708  is configured to generate reports relating to response vehicle health and performance. For example, the report may include the status of equipment of the response vehicle  100  (e.g., a fuel level, if any equipment needs replacing or attending to, etc.). The report may be formatted for display on a webpage of a browser of a commander user device. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  8   , a flow chart of a process  800  for providing diagnostic information to a user is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process  800  may be executed by, for example, diagnostics module  322 . Process  800  may be executed to provide diagnostic information to a commander on site at an incident or to a technician remote from the vehicle. For example, the commander may receive diagnostic information from all response vehicles on site at an incident, and may manage the use of (e.g., control, etc.) the response vehicles, personnel, and equipment at the incident. 
     Process  800  includes receiving response vehicle data (block  802 ) and determining the presence of a vehicle fault using the response vehicle data (block  804 ). For example, the response vehicle data may relate to general vehicle functionality or to the status of various vehicle-related equipment. The response vehicle data may be checked to determine if any vehicle system is not performing properly, and block  804  includes determining a fault when a particular vehicle system is not performing properly. 
     Process  800  includes identifying a specific fault within the response vehicle (block  806 ). For example, instead of just identifying a fault with a particular vehicle system, the particular part or component associated with the fault may be identified by the diagnostics module. A fault report is generated for display on a webpage on a user device and/or display unit of the response vehicle (block  808 ). For example, the report may generally include fault information, as well as more specific details on the location of the fault and how to address the fault, among other details. Process  800  includes transmitting the fault report to the user device and/or display unit (block  810 ), such as a commander user device of a commander in charge of managing the response vehicle and/or a remote service technician. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  9   , location module  324  of vehicle management system  300  is described in greater detail. Location module  324  may generally be a navigation and/or mapping application configured to provide a display of a response vehicle and/or a user device with navigation and location information to aid in response to an incident. In one embodiment, location module  324  is a standalone module and may communicate with a remote server (e.g., a remote GPS server). In other embodiments, the location module may be integrated with any other vehicle system, may be integrated with a GPS or other general navigation system, or otherwise integrated. 
     In one embodiment, the activities of location module  324  are integrated with the other modules of vehicle management system  300 . Location module  324  may communicate (via a wired or wireless connection) with onboard communications module  320  and diagnostics module  322  to support the activities of the modules. For example, if diagnostics module  322  identifies a fault or alert, location module  324  may be configured to generate location information for the response vehicle  100  with the fault to facilitate providing coordinated data to a commander user device. 
     As shown in  FIG.  9   , location module  324  includes a navigation module  902 . Navigation module  902  may generally be configured to provide general navigation assistance to the response vehicle  100 . For example, navigation module  902  may receive a destination (e.g., the site of an incident, etc.), and may generate turn-by-turn directions for the response vehicle  100  to the destination. Navigation module  902  may further provide routing assistance (e.g., choosing a best or quickest route, identifying obstacles, etc.) to a driver of the response vehicle  100 . The destination may be received from a remote source, or may be manually entered by an occupant of the response vehicle  100  (e.g., when there is no incident and the navigation process is not automatically started by location module  324 , etc.). Navigation module  902  may be configured to provide navigation features on the display unit  340  of the response vehicle  100  (or user device) even when location module  324  (and/or vehicle management system  300 ) does not have a wireless connection with a remote server. 
     As shown in  FIG.  9   , location module  324  includes a geographical data module  904  configured to identify geographical points of interest for the response vehicles and personnel. For example, if the response vehicle  100  is a fire truck, hydrant and water point locations may be of interest to the response vehicle  100  and personnel. As another example, geographical data module  904  may identify tactical waypoints when responding to an incident. If the incident is a fire, for example, such waypoints may include a safe zone or area, a potential building or other location under increased risk, potential hazards that may make responding to the incident difficult, etc. Geographical data module  904  may retrieve all such data and use the data to help determine the best course of action for the response vehicle  100  and personnel. For example, the data may be used to determine how the personnel should or could approach the incident when arriving at the incident site. Geographical data module  904  may retrieve pre-stored information relating to geographical points of interest, and/or retrieve the geographical points of interest from a remote server. 
     In one embodiment, location module  324  includes a response vehicle locator  906  configured to locate other response vehicles responding to an incident. Response vehicle locator  906  may detect the presence of a response vehicle or may receive a transmission from a remote server indicating the future presence of other response vehicles at an incident site. Upon arriving at the incident, the determination that other response vehicles are at the incident may be used by response vehicle locator  906  to determine wireless communication capabilities between the response vehicles and user devices at the incident, as described above. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  10   , a flow chart of a process  1000  for providing location information to a user of the response vehicle is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process  1000  may be executed by, for example, location module  324 . The location information may be provided to the user via a display of the response vehicle or a user device. 
     Process  1000  includes receiving incident information and providing navigation information for traveling to the incident (block  1002 ). Process  1000  further includes identifying geographical data relevant to the response vehicle and incident (block  1004 ). Upon identifying the incident at block  1002 , the location module  324  may determine information that may be helpful to personnel. For example, if the incident is a fire, block  1004  may include identifying the location of hydrants or other water points near the fire. Block  1004  may further include identifying any potential hazards, risks, or zones at the incident (e.g., identifying a particular safe zone, a zone with high risk, identifying conditions that may make responding to the incident difficult, etc.). In some embodiments, block  1004  includes identifying tactical waypoints that can be used by response vehicles and personnel to more advantageously respond to the incident. 
     Process  1000  further includes identifying other response vehicle locations (block  1006 ). The other response vehicle locations may be used by other systems of the vehicle management system (e.g., onboard communications modules, etc.) to facilitate wireless communications with the other response vehicles. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  11   , display module  326  of vehicle management system  300  is described in greater detail. Display module  326  may generally be configured to generate an interface for display on a touchscreen display of the response vehicle  100 . For example, the interface may allow users to provide commands via touch input, may display diagnostic information generated by diagnostics module  322  or location information from location module  324 , or may otherwise receive and provide information. 
     While display module  326  is described as providing an interface for display on a user interface of the response vehicle  100 , display module  326  may further provide the interface for display as a webpage on a user device. For example, as described above, a user or commander may access a webpage on a browser of a user device that allows the user or commander to view response vehicle information. In one embodiment, a commander may view the health or status of response vehicles on his or her user device. While display module  326  is described with reference to the response vehicle in  FIG.  11   , it should be understood that display module  326  may provide the same or a similar type of interface, with the same, similar, or different types of features (e.g., touchscreen input capability, etc.) to the user devices as well. 
     The touchscreen display of the response vehicle  100  may include any number of supporting buttons and other tactile user inputs to support interaction between a user and the display. For example, a plurality of push buttons may be located next to or below the display to provide the user with further options. It should be understood that the configuration of the touchscreen display in the response vehicle  100  may vary without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     The display of the response vehicle  100  may include or support various technologies. For example, the display may be a touchscreen display and may be separated into any number of portions (e.g., a split-screen type display, etc.). For example, a first portion of the screen may be reserved for one particular type of display (e.g., warnings and alerts, etc.), while another portion of the screen may be reserved for general vehicle information (e.g., speed, fuel level, etc.). The display may be configured to handle any type of transition, animation, or other display feature that allows for ease of access of information on the display. 
     In one embodiment, the display is coupled to a USB input, allowing the display software to be updated. For example, such updates may include updating the maps stored on the display (e.g., to improve navigation features, etc.). Further, custom files may be downloaded to the display (e.g., custom logos, images, text, etc.) to personalize the display for use in the response vehicle  100 . 
     The display may include any number of video inputs (e.g., from one or more cameras located on the response vehicle  100 , etc.). For example, the display may be capable of receiving four video inputs and may display up to four video inputs simultaneously on the display. The display may be configured to detect when a camera feed is up, therefore determining when to display a video input on the display or not (e.g., not displaying a blank or blue screen, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIG.  11   , display module  326  includes a menu navigation module  1102  configured to manage navigation of the menus and options provided on the display. For example, a user may navigate through the various display options presented by display module  326  via a menu. The display may include any number of touchable widgets. Upon touch of a widget on the touchscreen, the user may be taken to the appropriate screen. Widgets may relate to particular features, such as navigation, a diagnostics report, a home screen (e.g., main screen of the display, etc.), and a back/exit button for ease of navigating the display. Menu navigation module  1102  may manage the menu options presented to the user at a particular screen, allowing the user to scroll through information, select information, to retreat to a previous screen or screens, etc. 
     As shown in  FIG.  11   , display module  326  includes a video input module  1104  configured to manage the display of video input on the display. As described above, the display may be configured to display one or more video inputs. Video input module  1104  may receive the video inputs and format the inputs for display. Formatting the inputs for display may include adjusting a brightness or contrast level of the video, highlighting or identifying a point of interest in the video for the user, sizing the video input for playback on the display, etc. For example, the display may be configured to support a screen resolution anywhere from, e.g., 240×240 to 1024×768, depending on how many video inputs are shown at once. In one embodiment, video input module  1104  detects when a video input is not available for display rather than provide a blank video input for display. In some embodiments, a user can navigate away from the display of the video inputs; in other embodiments, depending on the incident and the situation, a video input may be locked onto the screen or automatically provided, with or without user request. 
     In one embodiment, a command to display the video input may be received from, for example, diagnostics module  322  or another module. Display module  326  includes a fault information module  1106  configured to manage the display of fault information on the screen. For example, diagnostics module  322  may detect a scenario in which the response vehicle should not move (e.g., equipment attached to the vehicle is deployed, doors are open, etc.). Fault information module  1106  may be configured to generate a display with the “do not move truck” command displayed on the screen, along with a diagram or other text or image accompanying the command. As another example, a seat belt fault may be generated for display on the screen by fault information module  1106  if diagnostics module  322  detects that a seat belt is not being worn by an occupant. As another example, if diagnostics module  322  generates a tire pressure warning, fault information module  1106  may generate a display, which may include identifying the tire with low pressure along with the pressure level of all the tires of the response vehicle. In various embodiments, the activities of fault information module  1106  and diagnostics module  322  may be shared. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  12 - 27   , exemplary user interfaces  1108  that may be generated by display module  326  are shown. Referring generally to the user interfaces, the user interfaces include a plurality of touchable widgets on the bottom of the screen. While the touchable widgets are shown on the bottom of the screen, in other embodiments, the touchable widgets are otherwise disposed on the user interface  1108 . As described above, the user may touch a widget to be taken to a home screen, a general navigation or diagnostics screen, or other general screen that provides response vehicle information to the user. 
     Referring to  FIG.  12   , a user interface  1108  is shown that may be presented during response vehicle transit. The user interface  1108  of  FIG.  12    may include general vehicle information, such as the speed of the vehicle, fuel/oil levels, an occupant status, and/or the status of sirens and warning lights of the response vehicle. The user interface  1108  of  FIG.  12    may be presented while the response vehicle is being driven to an incident site and there are no warnings or faults that need to be displayed. 
     When the response vehicle arrives at an incident, the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  13    may be presented. Display module  326  may present a general “scene mode” screen when the response vehicle is on site and there are no faults or other conditions that need to be displayed. The user interface  1108  may include the fuel/oil level of the vehicle, battery status, and other general vehicle information. The user interface may further display, for example, a water flow rate, the amount of water and/or foam used, and other such information. For example, if the response vehicle is a fire truck, water consumption may be tracked by diagnostics module  322  and presented for display on the user interface. 
     Referring to  FIG.  14   , a timer screen  1108  is illustrated. The timer screen  1108  may be operable by an occupant of the response vehicle and may be used to track time in time-sensitive situations. For example, the timer may indicate the expected duration of a trip to an incident. As another example, the timer may be used to track any time-sensitive operation of a user (e.g., how much time has elapsed since a fire fighter entered a building or since a certain incident or action, etc.). 
     Referring to  FIG.  15   , a load manager screen  1108  is illustrated. Upon a user selecting a diagnostics option on the touchscreen, the user may select or view various diagnostics information. In the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  15   , the user may view vehicle subsystems currently operating in the vehicle. For example, an HVAC unit may be operating to provide heat and/or air conditioning in a cabin of the response vehicle. The various vehicle subsystems may be ranked in importance, or designated a high or low importance, by diagnostics module  322 . Using the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  15   , a user may change or disable the operation of any vehicle subsystem that may be using too many resources of the response vehicle. 
     Referring to  FIG.  16   , one option under diagnostics may be to view the status of interlocks in the vehicle. For example, in  FIG.  16   , the user may view the status of the pump interlocks or throttle interlocks in the response vehicle. Upon selection of the pump interlock option, the user may be presented with the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  17   . Upon selection of the throttle interlock option, the user may be presented with the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  18   . From the resulting user interface  1108 , the user may select a specific interlock for a specific vehicle component, to change system settings or view further diagnostic information. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  19   , a seat belt monitor user interface  1108  is shown. Upon diagnostics module  322  detecting a user not wearing a seat belt, an indication may be presented on the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  19   . In one embodiment, the seat belt monitor display may be presented on the entire display (e.g., when a seat belt is not being worn, etc.), or may just take a portion of the display (e.g., when all seat belts are being worn, etc.). 
     Referring now to  FIG.  20   , when diagnostics module  322  detects an open passenger door, a user interface  1108  may be presented that informs the user that the door is open, and that the response vehicle should not be operated. The user interface may include any type of image or other textual or visual warning of the condition triggering the “do not move truck” condition. For example, an exclamation point and icon is shown on top of the passenger door in  FIG.  20   . 
     In one embodiment, display module  326  is configured to provide location information to a user. In  FIG.  21   , a user interface  1108  is shown that illustrates an aerial view of the response vehicle, and a circular range around the vehicle. The circle and arc area may represent an operational area of a ladder associated with a fire apparatus. In other embodiments the circle is representative of a wireless range of the response vehicle or may be representative of the coverage provided by the response vehicle (e.g., if the response vehicle is a fire truck with an attached hose, the circle may represent the range of the hose, etc.). Additional response vehicles and other objects and personnel may be shown on the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  21   . For example, a second response vehicle may be shown, along with the range of the second response vehicle. The user interface of  FIG.  21    may be configured to display any number of vehicles, objects, and personnel that allows a user to make tactical decisions. 
     In  FIG.  22   , a HVAC user interface  1108  is illustrated. The user may view the status of the various HVAC units in the response vehicle and change the output of the HVAC units in any way. 
     As described above, the user may select a touchable widget relating to the diagnostics menu. The user may then be presented with a menu  1108  as shown in  FIG.  23   . The user may then select to view one of many types of diagnostics information, such as faults, the status of vehicle interlocks (as described with reference to  FIGS.  16 - 18   ), the status of various vehicle systems, and the current vehicle load (as described with reference to  FIG.  15   ). 
     The user may select “system” to be presented with the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  24   . The various vehicle systems that the user may view diagnostics information for may include, for example, the chassis system, foam system (e.g., for a fire truck, etc.), aerial system (e.g., to provide a view as shown in  FIG.  21   , etc.), a pressure governor system, the engine, the transmission, and the ABS. The foam system diagnostics system interface  1108  is shown in  FIG.  25   ; the chassis diagnostics system interface  1108  is shown in  FIG.  26   . Tire pressure information is shown in the user interface  1108  of  FIG.  27   . 
     Referring again to  FIGS.  11 - 27   , while the display is described with reference to a response vehicle, in other embodiments display module  326  may generate the features described herein for display on a mobile user device. For example, referring also to  FIG.  2   , the various features provided by display module  326  may be transmitted to commander  202  and/or personnel  212 , allowing the commander to oversee all personnel and response vehicles at the site of an incident. 
     The construction and arrangement of the systems and methods as shown in the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, orientations, etc.). By way of example, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     The present disclosure contemplates methods, systems and program products on memory or other machine-readable media for accomplishing various operations. The embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented using existing computer processors, or by a special purpose computer processor for an appropriate system, incorporated for this or another purpose, or by a hardwired system. Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure include program products or memory comprising machine-readable media for carrying or having machine-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. Such machine-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. By way of example, such machine-readable media can comprise RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of machine-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of machine-readable media. Machine-executable instructions include, by way of example, instructions and data which cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing machines to perform a certain function or group of functions. 
     Although the figures may show a specific order of method steps, the order of the steps may differ from what is depicted. Also two or more steps may be performed concurrently or with partial concurrence. Such variation will depend on the software and hardware systems chosen and on designer choice. All such variations are within the scope of the disclosure. Likewise, software implementations could be accomplished with standard programming techniques with rule based logic and other logic to accomplish the various connection steps, processing steps, comparison steps and decision steps.