Examples of Agents
Agents are most valuable when they're watching for conditions that matter to your team — so your people don't have to. The examples below are drawn from real operational scenarios across emergency services, industry, and local government. Each one describes a condition worth monitoring, the data source that makes it possible, and why early notification changes the outcome.
These are starting points. The conditions your team monitors, the thresholds that trigger action, and the people who need to know will all be specific to your organization.
Emergency Management
River gauge exceeds flood action threshold Condition: Has a monitored watercourse exceeded a defined flow rate or water level associated with flood risk? Craig monitors hydrometric data for designated gauges and alerts Emergency Management staff when readings cross the defined threshold — enabling early notification to downstream communities, pre-positioning of resources, and activation of flood response plans ahead of formal advisories.
Flood threshold crossed — Workflow opens response coordination Condition: Has a monitored watercourse exceeded the flow rate associated with flood response activation? Rather than stopping at a notification, this Agent triggers a Workflow that opens a Duty Manager assignment for the Flood Response Lead and posts a status update to the Emergency Operations Channel — giving the on-call team a ready-made starting point the moment conditions cross the threshold, not just an alert to act on.
Wildfire reported within a defined distance of community infrastructure Condition: Has a wildfire been reported within a specified radius of critical infrastructure — a water treatment facility, a transmission corridor, a care facility? Craig monitors wildfire incident data and notifies the Emergency Manager when a new ignition meets the proximity criteria — enabling early consequence assessment and liaison with the relevant operators before the situation escalates.
Tsunami warning issued for the jurisdiction Condition: Is there an active tsunami warning affecting the jurisdiction? Craig monitors the Tsunami NWS feed and immediately alerts the Emergency Operations duty officer — enabling rapid EOC activation and coordination with coastal municipalities without any manual monitoring required.
Fire Departments
Lightning strike activity near active crews Condition: Has lightning been detected within a defined radius of the incident area? Craig monitors lightning strike activity and alerts Incident Command when strikes are detected within the specified zone — giving crews and Air Operations advance warning before conditions become immediately dangerous.
Red Flag Warning issued for the response district Condition: Is there an active Red Flag Warning for the jurisdiction? When fire weather conditions meet warning criteria — high winds, low humidity, elevated temperatures — Craig notifies designated staff the moment a Red Flag Warning is issued. Crews can be briefed and readiness posture adjusted before conditions peak.
Red Flag Warning issued — Workflow triggers readiness check Condition: Is there an active Red Flag Warning for the jurisdiction? Instead of a notification alone, this Agent triggers a Workflow that posts an alert to the Operations Channel and opens a Duty Manager check-in for on-shift crews to confirm readiness — turning a weather notification into a documented readiness confirmation.
Wildfire ignition near a community boundary Condition: Has a new wildfire been reported within a defined distance of the community perimeter? Craig monitors active wildfire data and alerts fire and emergency management staff when a new ignition is recorded within the specified threshold — enabling earlier resource deployment and community notification decisions.
EMS
Extreme heat warning for the service area Condition: Has an extreme heat warning been issued for the jurisdiction? Craig monitors weather warnings and alerts EMS supervisors when a heat warning is issued — prompting proactive measures like increased unit staffing, pre-positioned resources in high-risk neighbourhoods, and coordination with public health.
River flood warning affecting access routes Condition: Is there an active flood warning for a watercourse that crosses primary response routes? Craig monitors flood warning data and notifies dispatch supervisors when a warning is issued for a monitored waterway — allowing routing adjustments and mutual aid conversations to begin before roads become impassable.
Freezing rain advisory — Workflow opens shift readiness assignment Condition: Has a freezing rain or ice advisory been issued for the response area? Rather than a notification alone, this Agent triggers a Workflow that opens a Duty Manager shift readiness assignment for the oncoming supervisor and posts to the shift Channel — so the alert arrives packaged with the action needed, not just an FYI.
Wildfire Crews
River or creek gauge exceeds safe crossing threshold Condition: Has a monitored waterway exceeded a defined flow rate that affects safe access or egress from the fire area? Craig monitors hydrometric gauge data and alerts Operations when flow rates cross the defined threshold — a critical safety check for crews working in drainages where escape routes cross waterways.
New wildfire ignition within the operational zone Condition: Has a new fire been reported within the defined operational area? Craig monitors wildfire incident data and notifies the Incident Commander when a new ignition appears within the specified boundary — enabling rapid assessment of whether the new fire poses a threat to crew positions or requires immediate resource reallocation.
Aviation weather deterioration at the air base Condition: Has weather at the designated air base or drop zone fallen below defined minimums? Craig monitors aviation weather data and alerts Air Operations and ground crews when conditions deteriorate below safe operating thresholds — so stand-down decisions can be made before aircraft are already airborne.
Ground Search and Rescue
Avalanche danger rating elevated above operational threshold Condition: Has the avalanche danger rating for the search area risen above the defined operational level? Craig monitors avalanche forecast data and notifies the SAR Manager when the danger rating exceeds the threshold — prompting a terrain review and, where necessary, a stand-down or route change before teams are deployed.
Weather deterioration during an active search Condition: Has a weather warning been issued for the search area? Craig monitors weather warnings and alerts the Incident Commander when a warning is issued during an active operation — giving Planning section early notice to adjust the operational period, recall field teams, or request helicopter stand-by.
River gauge rising toward unsafe levels at a search location Condition: Has a watercourse within or adjacent to the search area exceeded a defined water level? Craig monitors hydrometric data for designated gauges and alerts Operations when levels rise above the threshold — particularly relevant for searches in riparian terrain where rising water affects team safety and subject survivability.
Marine Search and Rescue
Marine weather warning issued for the response area Condition: Is there an active marine weather warning — gale, storm, or special marine warning — for the designated zone? Craig monitors marine weather warnings and notifies the duty coxswain and operations coordinator the moment one is issued — enabling early go/no-go conversations and crew briefings before a launch decision is required.
Tidal conditions reaching defined threshold at a monitored location Condition: Has the tide at a monitored bar, passage, or inlet reached a level that affects safe navigation? Craig monitors tide data for designated locations and alerts crew when tidal height or the timing of a high or low crosses a defined threshold — particularly useful for teams operating near hazardous tidal features where the window for safe transit is narrow.
Storm surge advisory for a monitored coastal area Condition: Has a storm surge advisory been issued for a coastal area relevant to marine operations? Craig monitors marine weather data and notifies the duty coxswain when surge levels are forecast to exceed safe operating thresholds — supporting early vessel relocation and mooring decisions before conditions arrive.
Local Government & Public Works
Water main break or pressure drop in the distribution system Condition: Has system pressure dropped below a defined threshold in a monitored zone? Craig monitors utility system data and alerts the on-call Public Works supervisor when pressure falls outside the normal range — enabling faster dispatch before a minor break becomes a boil-water advisory.
Snow accumulation reaching plow activation threshold Condition: Has snowfall in the service area reached the depth that triggers the winter response plan? Craig monitors weather forecast data and notifies the Roads supervisor when accumulation is forecast to cross the threshold — giving crews lead time to pre-position before the storm hits rather than reacting to it.
Air quality advisory issued for the jurisdiction Condition: Has an air quality warning — wildfire smoke, industrial event — been issued for the area? Craig monitors air quality data and alerts Public Works and Emergency Management together — supporting coordinated decisions on outdoor worker safety and public messaging.
Power outage affecting a critical facility Condition: Has a monitored facility — a lift station, water treatment plant, or emergency operations centre — lost utility power? Craig monitors outage data and alerts Facilities and Utilities on-call staff the moment a covered site goes dark — enabling generator dispatch before backup power runs out.
Road closure or washout on a designated haul or transit route Condition: Has a closure been reported on a route your fleet, transit, or snow-clearing operations depend on? Craig monitors traffic and road condition data and notifies dispatch — enabling reroute decisions before vehicles are already committed to the closed corridor.
SCADA Integration
Many Public Works and Utilities operations already rely on SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems to monitor infrastructure — water pressure, lift station levels, treatment plant readings, and more. Craig can connect to SCADA-reported data regardless of the protocol your system uses, and turn any monitored reading into an Agent condition.
Examples of what this can look like:
- Water pressure or flow dropping outside a defined range
- Lift station water levels reaching a fill threshold
- Wastewater treatment readings falling outside compliance limits
- Reservoir or tank levels crossing a defined threshold
- Electrical load or grid readings exceeding capacity
Note: Integration depends on API access to your system and your service contract. Contact Connect Rocket to discuss what's possible for your systems.