Purpose Statement

The Hydrant Map provides a centralized, interactive interface for viewing, managing, and maintaining hydrant data. It allows users to create, locate, update, and initiate actions on hydrants directly from a map-based view, improving operational efficiency and situational awareness.

Background Information

The Hydrant Map is a key feature within the Hydrant Module that enables agencies to visually manage hydrant assets. Users can interact with hydrants geographically while accessing detailed information and performing actions such as inspections, flow tests, and work order creation.

Functionality within the map is permission-based, meaning available actions may vary depending on the user’s role.

Common use cases include:

• Adding new hydrants in the field or during inspections

• Locating hydrants by address or attributes

• Initiating maintenance or service workflows

• Updating hydrant details or correcting locations

Required Permissions

Users may require the following permissions depending on actions performed:

• Hydrant Module Access

• Create Hydrant

• Edit Hydrant

• View Hydrant Map

• Work Order / Service / Flow Test Permissions

• Administrative or Supervisor-level access (for full functionality)

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access the Hydrant Map

1. Navigate to the Hydrant Module

2. Select Hydrant Map

2. Create a New Hydrant

1. Click New Hydrant

   

    

2. Enter hydrant details in the panel on the left
   
    

3. Scroll through and complete all relevant fields
   
    

4. Select the Map Marker icon

   

    

5. Drag and place the hydrant at the correct location on the map
    

6. Click Save
    

3. Search for a Hydrant

1. Click the Magnifying Glass icon

2. Enter an address or hydrant location

3. Select the desired result
    

4. Filter Hydrants

1. Click the Filter tool

   

    

2. Apply desired search criteria
   
    

3. Click Apply to filter results
   
    

4. Click Reset or Cancel to clear filters

   

    

5. Select and Use More Actions

1. Click on a hydrant from the map or list
    

2. Observe that the More Actions menu becomes active
    

3. Available actions may include:

   • Start a Service Check

   • Begin a Flow Test

   • Create a Work Order
      

4. Click X to exit the action panel

   

    

6. Edit a Hydrant

1. Select a hydrant
    

2. Click Edit

   

    

3. Update hydrant details as needed
   
    

4. To move the hydrant:

   • Select the Map Marker icon

   • Drag to the new location

     

     
      

5. Click Save
    

7. Use Map Controls

• Zoom In/Out: Use the + / - icons

• Rotate Map: Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise

• Tilt Map: Adjust viewing angle

• Layers: Toggle map layers and Google points of interest

  

Best Practices

• Ensure accurate placement of hydrants when adding or updating locations

• Use filters to quickly locate hydrants during incidents or inspections

• Regularly update hydrant details to maintain data accuracy

• Limit editing permissions to prevent unintended changes

• Utilize map layers for enhanced situational awareness

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why can’t I create or edit a hydrant?
A: This is likely due to permission restrictions. Contact your administrator.

Q: Why is the “More Actions” menu grayed out?
A: You must select a hydrant before additional actions become available.

Q: My hydrant is in the wrong location—how do I fix it?
A: Use the Edit function and drag the map marker to the correct position, then save.

Q: Why aren’t my filters working?
A: Ensure you selected Apply after setting filter criteria.

Q: Can I undo filter selections?
A: Yes, use Reset or Cancel to clear filters.