Panaji: You may not need to place that frantic call in case of a fire or emergency in Goa as a new app will do the needful from now on. Just a few taps on your smartphone and the fire engine will be right at the spot with its hoses and chainsaw ready, thanks to the app - the first of its kind in India, which will go operational soon.

Speaking to IANS, Shripad Gawas, fire officer in-charge of communication at the Goa Fire and Emergency Services, said the app would be fully operational in a few days and would be compatible with mobile phones with an Android operating system.