Purpose Statement
The My Assigned Pre-Plans section within the Pre-Plans module provides users with a centralized view of all pre-plans assigned to them individually or as part of a team. This feature streamlines workflow management by allowing users to quickly access, search, filter, and manage their designated pre-plan responsibilities, ensuring efficient completion of pre-plan tasks and maintaining accountability for assigned occupancies.
Background Information
My Assigned Pre-Plans is designed for fire departments and EMS agencies that distribute pre-plan responsibilities across multiple users or teams. This feature is commonly used by training officers, company officers, and designated pre-plan coordinators who need to track and manage specific occupancies within their jurisdiction or area of responsibility. The system supports both individual and team-based assignments, making it suitable for various organizational structures and workflow preferences.
Required Permissions
- Pre-Pans Read--Allows User to access Pre-Plan Maps and Pre-Plan list as well as view Pre-Plans in a read only state.
- Pre-Plans Edit--Allows User to edit Pre-plans within the First Due System.
- My Assigned Pre-Plans--Allows user to access the My Assigned Pre-Plans page.
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Step-By-Step Guide
Best Practices
Do's
- Regularly review and update your assigned pre-plans to maintain current information
- Use advanced search filters to focus on specific property types or criteria when needed
- Take advantage of the map view to understand geographic distribution of assignments
- Utilize the sticky search feature to maintain consistent filtering while working
- Download filtered data sets for offline analysis or reporting purposes
- Document progress using the notes feature for team communication
Don'ts
- Don't forget to clear search filters when you want to view all assigned pre-plans
- Don't overlook the action history feature when tracking pre-plan modifications
- Don't modify column displays without considering how it affects your workflow
- Don't ignore the download feature for backup or reporting requirements
Tips
- The sticky search feature maintains your filters even when navigating away - use this to maintain focus on specific property types
- Experiment with different column combinations to find the most efficient view for your workflow
- Use the map view to plan efficient routes when conducting physical pre-plan inspections
- Combine basic keyword search with advanced filters for more precise results
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: Why don't I see any pre-plans in My Assigned Pre-Plans?
A: Verify that pre-plans have been assigned to you individually or through team assignments, and check that you have appropriate viewing permissions.
Q: My search results seem incomplete - what should I check?
A: Ensure you've cleared any previous sticky searches that might still be filtering your results, and verify your search criteria are correct.
Q: Can I assign pre-plans to myself from this interface?
A: Pre-plan assignments are typically managed through administrative functions. Contact your system administrator for assignment changes.
Q: Why can't I edit a pre-plan even though I can see the pencil icon?
A: Verify that editing rights are enabled for your user account and that you have the necessary permissions to modify pre-plan data.
Q: The map view isn't displaying all my assigned pre-plans - why?
A: Check that all addresses have valid geographic coordinates and that any active search filters aren't limiting the displayed results.