From Whiteboards to Real-Time Field Tracking in 10 Days

A regional maintenance and inspection company was managing crew schedules on dry erase boards and spreadsheets—leading to lost jobs, double bookings, and zero visibility into active fieldwork.

The Challenges

No unified job calendar—each supervisor had their own spreadsheet

Lost revenue from missed follow-ups and incorrect labor logs

No documentation of job completion or timestamps

No documentation of job completion or timestamps

The Fireflight Solution

We delivered a tailored solution using these FireFlight modules:

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CRM/Contact Logs

Centralized crew and client records

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Inventory Control

Real-time tracking of parts and supplies

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Certifications

Ensured technician credentials and training were up to date

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Documents History

Timestamped storage of photos, reports, and certificates

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Notes History

Audit-proof logging of field notes and issue comments

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Manual Library

On-demand access to service procedures and repair guides

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Materials & Parts List

Pre-built material lists auto-populated per job type

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Site & Location Management

Assign jobs and equipment by facility and zone

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Scheduling & Dispatch

Centralized daily and weekly dispatch views by crew and region

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Custom Checklists

Guided mobile forms for inspections and sign-offs

The Outcome

System launched in under 10 days with zero disruption

100% adoption by field technicians within 3 days

 

 

Dispatch time reduced by 75%
Revenue leakage stopped with proof-of-service logs
We went from chaos to total control—in less than two weeks.
Operations Lead, Field Services Client
This system was built using FireFlight for rapid deployment and long-term adaptability.