How the internet of things technology enhances emergency response operations

► Introduce the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) to the emergency response community ► Propose a modified task-technology fit approach that does not need rigorous statistic analysis ► Present a novel way of analysing and understanding how the IoT technology enhances ER operations ► IoT enhances ER via enabling efficient cooperation, accurate SA and resources visibility. ► IoT technology fits the identified information requirements.