Purpose Statement

The Visible Zoom Level setting in First Due Pre-Planning allows users to control when pre-plan annotations, units, and hazardous materials (HazMat) information appear on the map based on the selected zoom level.

By configuring visible zoom levels, pre-planners can reduce map clutter, improve readability, and ensure responders see relevant information as they zoom into specific locations within Web Responder.

Background Information

Visible Zoom Levels determine when specific pre-plan elements appear on the map as users zoom between geographic views, ranging from a country-level overview to individual rooms within a building.

As responders zoom in, additional annotations and pre-plan elements become visible based on their configured zoom levels.

For example:

• Country Level: Displays annotations configured to appear at a broad geographic level.

• Neighborhood Level: Additional annotations and unit tiles begin appearing as the responder zooms closer.

• Building Level: Building-specific units and HazMat information can become visible.

• Room Level: Detailed room-specific annotations can be displayed.

Pre-planners can configure Visible Zoom Levels when creating a new pre-plan or editing an existing pre-plan.

Important: Changes to Visible Zoom Levels must be published before they become visible to responders.

Required Permissions

Users must have the appropriate First Due permissions to access and modify pre-plans.

The specific permission names and settings required to edit and publish pre-plans were not provided in the training transcript and should be verified against the current First Due permissions configuration.

Contact your department's First Due administrator if you cannot access the Pre-Planning module or edit and publish pre-plans.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Review Visible Zoom Levels in Web Responder

1. Open Web Responder.

2. Locate the Zoom In (+) and Zoom Out (-) controls in the lower-right corner of the map.

3. Use the zoom controls to move between geographic levels.

4. Observe how additional annotations and pre-plan elements appear as you zoom closer to a location.

5. Continue zooming toward the neighborhood and building levels to see additional unit tiles and annotations based on their configured visibility settings.



 

Step 2: Navigate to the Pre-Plan Map

1. Click the First Due logo in the upper-left corner of the screen.

2. Select Pre-Planning from the navigation menu.

3. Click Pre-Plan Map.

Note: The Pre-Plan Map will open, allowing you to create a new pre-plan or modify an existing pre-plan.




 

Step 3: Select a Pre-Plan

1. From the Pre-Plan Map, locate the occupancy you want to modify.

2. Click the existing Occupancy Icon on the map.

3. Access the associated pre-plan.

4. Alternatively, create a new pre-plan if you are configuring Visible Zoom Levels for a new occupancy.




 

Step 4: Select a Pre-Plan Element to Edit

1. Within the pre-plan, locate the unit, HazMat item, or annotation you want to configure.

2. You can access the element's editing options using either of the following methods:

• Left Menu: Select the applicable unit or HazMat item and click the Pencil (Edit) icon.

• Map Selection: Click the annotation directly on the map to access its editing options.

3. The editing menu will appear, displaying the available configuration settings for the selected element.




 

Step 5: Configure the Visible Zoom Level

1. Within the editing menu, scroll to the bottom.

2. Locate the Visible Zoom Level setting.

3. Click the Visible Zoom Level dropdown.

4. Review the available zoom levels.

5. Select the desired zoom level for the element.

6. Click Save at the bottom of the screen to apply the selection.




 

Step 6: Configure Additional Pre-Plan Elements

1. Repeat the editing process for any additional units, HazMat items, or annotations requiring visibility adjustments.

2. Select the appropriate zoom level for each element based on when responders should see it.

3. Save your changes after configuring each element.

Step 7: Publish the Pre-Plan

1. After completing the Visible Zoom Level configurations, ensure all changes have been saved.

2. Publish the pre-plan to make the updated visibility settings available to responders.

3. Open Web Responder and navigate to the updated occupancy.

4. Zoom in and out to verify that the configured elements appear at their intended zoom levels.

Important: Saving a Visible Zoom Level selection does not replace the requirement to publish the pre-plan. The updated pre-plan must be published for responders to see the changes.




 

Best Practices

- Minimize Map Clutter: Configure detailed annotations to appear at closer zoom levels to avoid overwhelming responders with unnecessary information.

- Prioritize Critical Information: Consider when important HazMat and unit information should become visible as responders approach an occupancy.

- Maintain Consistency: Use consistent zoom level configurations across similar occupancies and pre-plans.

- Review Map Visibility: After publishing changes, verify that annotations and unit tiles display as expected in Web Responder.

- Publish After Editing: Always publish the pre-plan after making visibility changes so responders can access the updated information.

- Consider Responder Needs: Configure visibility settings based on how field personnel will navigate and use the map during emergency response.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Why are my annotations not appearing in Web Responder?

Verify that the annotations have an appropriate Visible Zoom Level configured. Zoom in to the applicable level and confirm the pre-plan has been published.

Why do additional units and annotations appear as I zoom in?

Visible Zoom Levels control when specific pre-plan elements appear on the map. As you zoom closer to an occupancy, elements configured for those zoom levels become visible.

Can I configure Visible Zoom Levels for an existing pre-plan?

Yes. Navigate to Pre-Planning > Pre-Plan Map, select an existing occupancy, and access the pre-plan to edit its units, HazMat items, or annotations.

Can I configure Visible Zoom Levels when creating a new pre-plan?

Yes. Visible Zoom Levels can be configured when creating a new pre-plan or editing an existing one.

What zoom levels are available for units and HazMat items?

According to the training demonstration, units and HazMat items support zoom levels 8 through 12.

What zoom levels are available for rooms and annotations?

According to the training demonstration, rooms and annotations support zoom levels 1 through 12, ranging from the country view to the room view.

Why are my Visible Zoom Level changes not showing for responders?

Confirm that you clicked Save after selecting the zoom level and that the updated pre-plan has been published.

Can I edit an annotation directly from the map?

Yes. Click the annotation on the Pre-Plan Map to access its editing options, including the Visible Zoom Level setting.