Traditionally, firefighters had to search through binders of building information and hand drawn maps while in route to respond to a call.

"You're trying to find out where you're going and then any information on the building -- you're trying to do all that while you're rolling down the road," Lamar said.

The Active 911 app uses Google map imagery and overlays data from the Fire Department and Joint Communications Center.

When a firetruck is assigned to a call, the call information appears on the tablet in just that firetruck. That way, crews can easily see the details dispatch received on the call, the address, cross streets and building preplans, which include layouts.

Lamar said the Active 911 app will make processes more efficient for firefighters responding to calls. Firefighters often have to ask dispatch at the Communications Center to repeat addresses or provide other information, he said. The app will provide information so crews don't have to contact the communications center as frequently.

"They'll have it right at their fingertips," Lamar said.

The 1923 Stutz fire engine after it was delivered back to the Sycamore Fire Department garage by Accurate Towing and it was cosmetically fully restored by Marty & Sons Body Shop in Sycamore on Thursday, June 2, 2016. The Sycamore Fire Preservation Co. Ltd., a group working to restore the 1923 Stutz fire engine, plans to unveil the newly restored engine, once used by the Sycamore Fire Department, at the Turning Back Time Car Show in Sycamore on July 31.

On Facebook, Sheltra's mom left a message for the Sherrills Ford-Terrell community that reads, "Stand strong, rely on your family, friends and church family."

Denver firefighters, and others from agencies across the area, are in Sherrills Ford and Terrell to answer emergency calls, so those who served alongside Long don't have to.

"It gives them the time to grieve. It gives them the time to make plans to honor Bradley's life," Dancoff said. The reason why departments do this for each other in a time of need, is an easy answer for firefighters. "Because they would do it for us," Dancoff told Channel 9.

Several fire agencies will continue to provide service at all four Sherrills Ford-Terrell fire stations for at least a week. In the meantime, loved ones will plan Long's funeral, that will have full firefighter honors.