ARENA: Streamline Aerial Firefighting Operations

ARENA: Streamline Aerial Firefighting Operations

ARENA is a powerful platform purpose-built to manage, task, and track aircraft for fire and emergency response. Developed in collaboration with the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC), it centralises aerial resource coordination into one streamlined, cloud-based system, ensuring faster deployments, better visibility, and improved collaboration across agencies.

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Supplier Managed Data
Smarter Workforce Planning
Faster, Safer Deployment
Faster, Safer Deployment
Better Visibility & Control
Smarter Workforce Planning

Key Features

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Centralised Data Registry

Maintain a national database of aircraft, equipment, operators, and personnel.
Operators can manage their business, aircraft and vehicle data while agencies can manage verification, approval and procurement data
Crew members can maintain their own experience, licences, and certifications
Centralised management of operator credentials, insurance, and service capabilities
Instant searchable access to detailed records of aircraft, vehicles, and equipment
Arena dashboard showcasing overview of operator credentials, insurance, and service capabilities
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Arena dashboard showing interactive map of current bushfire operations

Smarter Dispatch & Incident Management

Centralise incident intel and streamline aircraft deployment with real-time awareness and dynamic dispatching.
Real-time incident feeds integrate automatically for immediate visibility
Initiate and assign dispatches with internal tools or CAD system integration
National registry of bases, helipads, and staging areas
Search for aircraft based on first to incident or cheapest to perform mission
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Real-Time Situational Awareness

Make faster, more informed decisions with live maps and fire planning tools tailored for emergency services.
Visualise active incidents, available assets and hazards on a real-time all jurisdictions map
Interactive maps and situation boards optimise resource coordination
Fire season planning tools with visual coverage indicators over fire danger layers
Update strategies in real time based on live intel
Supports regional and cross-border operational planning
Arena dashboard showing live situation board of resources deployed at event
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Arena dashboard showing aircraft asset availability

Procurement, Contracts & Asset Availability

Simplify how you manage aircraft availability, fleet contracts, and service performance from one interface.
Operators maintain daily asset availability and configuration
Manage service periods, pricing models, and standby requirements
Monitor contract compliance and operational readiness
Built-in procurement tools streamline engagement and onboarding
Reporting tools support forecasting, planning, and auditing
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Reporting, Invoicing & Operational Oversight

Manage post-engagement workflows with integrated tracking data, automated returns, traceable audits, and centralised invoicing.
Auto-generate flight and standby logs from real-time tracking
Create invoice-ready reports by flight, crew, or contract
Track audit findings, corrective actions, and follow-ups
Host communiques, manuals, and standards in one secure hub
Full visibility and traceability of every task and dispatch
Arena dashboard showing flight logs and relevant invoice attachments
ARENA has been a game changer in regard to our administrative dealings with our Agency customers.
It has greatly streamlined the provision and maintenance of various data, particularly for contractors who deal with more than one State or Agency. The introduction of electronic Flight Ops Returns and the Tender module in recent years has been another very welcome addition.
Stephen Holding
General Manager, field air

ARENA is transforming aerial firefighting coordination

Ensuring agencies have all the relevant data at their fingertips to quickly choose the best aircraft for each mission.

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