Core Principle: The Tag Handshake
The logic consists of three elements that, in their entirety, result in a suggestion:
Of the Keyword: The selected keyword requests a group (e.g.,
HLF,LZ_*).Of the Area: The operation area defines which specific unit represents this group in the current district.
Of the Resource: The resource belongs to a unit that matches the area assignment.
Syntax and Logic Links
Punctuation in the area definition (DispatchGroups) controls the selection strategy:
Symbol | Meaning | Function |
| OR link | Defines alternatives within a group. The system checks from left to right and selects the first available unit. |
| AND link | Separates different areas of responsibility. Allows multiple units from one resource. |
| Grouping | Combines units into a logical entity. A parenthesis indicates that an alternative regulation should take effect. |
| Wildcard | Allows partial matches. |
Matching Process
Requirement Determination
The system counts how often a specific pattern occurs in the keywords.
Example: Keyword 1 requests
LZ_*, Keyword 2 requestsLZ_*.Requirement: 2x units starting with
LZ_.
Group Search in the Area
The system searches the DispatchGroups of the operation area for matches to these patterns.
Scenario: Area definition contains
(LZ_BF_SampleTown; LZ_FF_SampleTown).Logic: The system checks the availability of
LZ_BF_SampleTownfirst, thenLZ_FF_SampleTown.
Principle of Consumption
To avoid double assignments, each successfully assigned unit is locked for further searches within the same level.
Configuration Fields
Field | Path | Description |
Required Units | The tactical requirement (e.g., | |
Responsible Units | The local assignment (e.g., | |
Associated with Unit | The identifier of the unit to which the resource is assigned. |
Special Features of Wildcards
Prefix Search:
HLF*accepts any unit starting with these characters (e.g.,HLF-FW,HLF-FF).Order Priority: The sorting within the parentheses corresponds to the dispatch priority (left = primary unit).
Availability Jump: If the primary unit is unavailable (Status 3, 4, 6, etc.), the logic jumps to the next alternative.
Priorities
Locality: Only units listed in the Area of the operation site are considered.
Availability: Non-operational units are skipped immediately.
Order: The definition in the Area determines the dispatch sequence in case of equivalent status.
Practical Examples
Example 1: Suggestion of a Fire Station (LZ)
Configuration:
Resource | Associated with Unit |
ELW 1-11-1 (Command) | LZ_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-1 (Engine) | LZ_Sampletown |
DLK 1-30-1 (Ladder) | LZ_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-2 (Engine) | LZ_Sampletown |
Keyword | Required Units |
Room Fire | LZ_* |
Area | Responsible Units |
Sampletown (Downtown) | LZ_Sampletown |
Operation: Room fire in Sampletown (Downtown)
Result: ELW 1-11-1, HLF 1-48-1, DLK 1-30-1, HLF 1-48-2
Explanation: All four resources belong to the unit
LZ_Sampletown, which is responsible for the area and requested by the keyword.
Example 2: Multiple Units from one Resource
Configuration:
Resource | Associated with Unit |
ELW 1-11-1 (Command) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-1 (Engine) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown |
DLK 1-30-1 (Ladder) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-2 (Engine) | LZ_Sampletown |
RW 1-52-1 (Rescue) | RSU_Sampletown |
Keyword | Required Units |
Traffic Accident | RSU_* |
Area | Responsible Units |
Sampletown (Downtown) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown |
Operation: Traffic accident in Sampletown (Downtown)
Result: ELW 1-11-1, HLF 1-48-1, DLK 1-30-1, RW 1-52-1
Explanation: The commas create multiple units from the resources. The unit
RSU_Sampletownis required by the keyword and is responsible for the area.
Example 3: Suggestion of individual Resources
Configuration:
Resource | Associated with Unit |
ELW 1-11-1 (Command) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-1 (Engine) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown, B_Sampletown |
DLK 1-30-1 (Ladder) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-2 (Engine) | LZ_Sampletown |
RW 1-52-1 (Rescue) | RSU_Sampletown |
Keyword | Required Units |
Trash Can Fire | B_* |
Area | Responsible Units |
Sampletown (Downtown) | LZ_Sampletown, RSU_Sampletown, B_Sampletown |
Operation: Trash can fire in Sampletown (Downtown)
Result: HLF 1-48-1
Explanation: Only HLF 1-48-1 belongs to the unit
B_Sampletown, which is requested by the keyword.
Example 4: Multiple necessary Units
Configuration:
Resource | Associated with Unit |
HLF 1-48-1 (Engine) | B_Sampletown |
RW 1-52-1 (Rescue) | TH_Sampletown |
Keyword | Required Units |
Gas Leak | B_, TH_ |
Area | Responsible Units |
Sampletown (Downtown) | B_Sampletown, TH_Sampletown |
Operation: Gas leak in Sampletown (Downtown)
Result: HLF 1-48-1, RW 1-52-1
Explanation: The keyword requests two different units (
B_*andTH_*), both are responsible for the area.
Example 5: BF and FF combined
Configuration:
Resource | Associated with Unit |
ELW 1-11-1 (Career Command) | LZ_BF_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-1 (Career Engine) | LZ_BF_Sampletown |
DLK 1-30-1 (Career Ladder) | LZ_BF_Sampletown |
HLF 1-48-2 (Career Engine) | LZ_BF_Sampletown |
TLF 2-24-1 (Volunteer Tanker) | LZ_FF_Sampletown |
LF 2-46-1 (Volunteer Engine) | LZ_FF_Sampletown |
Keyword | Required Units |
Commercial Fire | LZ_BF_, LZ_FF_ |
Area | Responsible Units |
Sampletown (Downtown) | LZ_BF_Sampletown, LZ_FF_Sampletown |
Operation: Commercial fire in Sampletown (Downtown)
Result: ELW 1-11-1, HLF 1-48-1, DLK 1-30-1, HLF 1-48-2, TLF 2-24-1, LF 2-46-1
Explanation: The keyword requests both
LZ_BF_*andLZ_FF_*. Both units are dispatched.
Example 6: Alternatives in case of Unavailability
Configuration:
Resource | Associated with Unit | Status |
Career Units (Station 1) | LZ_BF_Sampletown | 4 (On Scene) |
Volunteer Units (Station 2) | LZ_FF_Sampletown | 2 (Available) |
Keyword | Required Units |
Room Fire | LZ_* |
Area | Responsible Units |
Sampletown (Downtown) | (LZ_BF_Sampletown; LZ_FF_Sampletown) |
Operation: Room fire in Sampletown (Downtown), Career Units busy
Result: TLF 2-24-1, LF 2-46-1 (Units of
LZ_FF_Sampletown)Explanation:
The two units are placed in parentheses and separated by a semicolon.
Priority follows the reading direction from left to right.
Since
LZ_BF_Sampletownis unavailable, the suggestion falls back toLZ_FF_Sampletown.
Extended Variant: With the configuration (LZ_BF_Sampletown; LZ_FF_Sampletown, LZ_FF_Neighbor), in the event that LZ_BF_Sampletown is unavailable, both units LZ_FF_Sampletown and LZ_FF_Neighbor would be suggested (Comma = AND).
Note: Area Responsibility is "blind" to the actual load of the vehicles. It trusts that a unit tagged as Engine fulfills the functions of an Engine. Quantity verification and technical validation take place in the subsequent Level 2 (Equipment Requirements).