Enhancements

Nested Checklist Dropdown stays open while loading

• What – Nested checklist dropdown behavior has been improved so it no longer disappears during loading, preventing users from losing their place when working through checklists with nested items across apparatus, location, and kit records.

• Why – This change improves checklist reliability and reduces confusion by ensuring the checklist interface remains stable while nested checklist items are still being retrieved and prepared for use.

• How

  • Navigate to Assets → Apparatus (or Locations / Kits) and open a record that includes a Checklist

  • Select a checklist that contains a Nested Checklist

  • The nested checklist dropdown will remain unavailable until all nested checklist items finish loading

  • Once loading completes, the dropdown becomes available and can be used normally

  • If the dropdown appears disabled briefly, this is expected behavior and confirms the nested checklist is still loading

• Use Case – When running start-of-shift checks on an apparatus inventory that includes nested medical or equipment checklists, users can confidently stay in the same checklist flow without the dropdown closing unexpectedly mid-process.

Added NERIS fields to Apparatus Master View

• What – The Apparatus Master View now includes additional columns for NERIS-related details, allowing users to view and work with NERIS Apparatus Type, NERIS Apparatus ID, and CAD Designation directly from the apparatus list and within custom views.

• Why – These additional fields make it easier to identify and organize apparatus records at a glance, especially when teams need to review apparatus details consistently across reporting and daily operations.

• How

  • Navigate to Assets → Apparatus

  • In the Master View, locate the new columns: NERIS Apparatus Type, NERIS Apparatus ID, and CAD Designation

  • Use the filters to narrow results:

    • NERIS Apparatus Type (dropdown)

    • NERIS Apparatus ID (text filter)

    • CAD Designation (text filter)

  • To include these fields in a Custom View:

    • Open Custom Views

    • Select Columns

    • Add NERIS Apparatus Type, NERIS Apparatus ID, and/or CAD Designation

    • Save the Custom View for future access

• Use Case – If a battalion chief needs to quickly review all apparatus by CAD designation and confirm the correct NERIS identifiers before reporting or audits, these fields can now be filtered and displayed directly from the apparatus list without opening each record individually.

Standardized Checklist labeling across Assets

• What – Checklist labels have been updated across the Assets module to ensure the term Checklist appears consistently throughout the experience, replacing variations that previously appeared in different places.

• Why – Consistent labeling improves clarity and reduces friction by ensuring users see the same terminology everywhere, helping newer users and returning users quickly recognize checklist-related workflows.

• How

  • Navigate through any checklist workflow in Assets (Apparatus, Locations, Kits)

  • Look for checklist-related labels such as Checklist, Checklist History, and checklist actions

  • All checklist naming is now standardized to display as Checklist

  • No setup is required—this update applies automatically

• Use Case – When multiple crews are trained across locations and rely on consistent terminology for inspections and accountability, standardized checklist labeling helps reduce miscommunication and makes it easier to follow instructions during time-sensitive checks.

In Service / Out of Service toggle for Aiding Apparatus

• What – A new In Service / Out of Service toggle has been added to the Aiding Apparatus record, allowing users to set availability status when creating or updating aiding apparatus details.

• Why – This provides a clear and quick way to reflect the operational status of aiding apparatus so teams can make better real-time decisions while managing equipment readiness.

• How

  • Navigate to Assets → Aiding Apparatus

  • Create a new record or edit an existing aiding apparatus record

  • Locate the In Service / Out of Service toggle

  • Set the correct status:

    • In Service (default)

    • Out of Service

  • Save the record to apply the change

  • If an apparatus is temporarily unavailable, update the toggle to ensure the status reflects current readiness

• Use Case – If a reserve apparatus is assisting and becomes unavailable due to a mechanical issue, a user can mark it Out of Service immediately so the status is accurately represented while coordinating coverage and planning next steps.

Improved performance when rearranging compartments

• What – The compartment rearranging experience has been optimized to improve responsiveness and reduce slow movement when reorganizing compartments, storage areas, and pouches—especially in records with a large number of sublocations.

• Why – This helps users reorganize complex inventory structures more efficiently and reduces disruptions when updating compartment layouts in detail-heavy apparatus setups.

• How

  • Navigate to Assets → Apparatus and open the appropriate record

  • Open the compartment layout editor where Compartments, Storages, or Pouches are managed

  • Drag and reorder sublocations as needed

  • Reordering should now feel smoother and complete without processing interruptions, even when many items exist

  • If you are reorganizing a large structure, complete the rearrangement first, then review placement before saving

• Use Case – When updating an apparatus compartment layout after a restock or equipment move, users can quickly reorder multiple sublocations without the interface lagging, enabling faster standardization across units.

Added Dimension of Rope field to Rope equipment records

• What – A new Dimension of Rope field has been added to rope equipment records, allowing additional descriptive details to be captured alongside existing rope information.

• Why – This enhancement improves accuracy and clarity when documenting rope equipment by allowing teams to record important dimensional details beyond length alone.

• How

  • Navigate to Assets → Equipment

  • Create or edit an equipment record with the Equipment Type set to Rope

  • Enter the appropriate value in the Dimension of Rope field

  • The field appears before Rope Length and accepts up to 50 characters

  • Optionally display this field as a column in the Master Equipment List or Rope Type View

• Use Case – When tracking specialized rescue ropes that differ by diameter or construction, users can document those details clearly to support proper selection and inspection.

Renamed “Swap History” navigation item to “Swap”

• What – The navigation label previously known as Swap History has been renamed to Swap for improved clarity.

• Why – The updated name better reflects the purpose of the page and reduces confusion when navigating swap-related workflows.

• How

  • Navigate through Assets

  • Locate Swap in the navigation menu

  • Access swap-related activity directly from the updated label

  • No action is required—this change is applied automatically

• Use Case – When managing equipment swaps during daily operations, users can more easily locate the correct page without second-guessing its purpose.

Dashboard updates for improved tablet experience

• What – The Assets Dashboard has been updated to provide a clearer and more intuitive experience for users working on iPads and other tablet devices.

• Why – These changes reduce confusion about available actions and improve usability on touch-based devices used in the field.

• How

  • Navigate to the Dashboard

  • View resized asset visuals optimized for tablet screens

  • Open the Filter modal to review updated lists of Locations and Equipment

  • Interact with dashboard elements using touch-friendly controls

• Use Case – When reviewing asset status from a tablet while on duty, users can quickly understand what actions are available and filter information without switching devices.

Bug Fixes

Checklist History and Incomplete Checks modals now include a Close button

• What – The Checklist History and Incomplete Checks modals have been updated to include a visible Close button, making it easier to exit these views without relying on alternative navigation.

• Why – This improves usability and reduces friction by providing a clear and consistent way to dismiss modal windows during checklist review and follow-up.

• How

  • Navigate to Assets and open a record that contains a Checklist

  • Open Checklist History or Incomplete Checks

  • Select the Close button in the modal to exit the view

  • No configuration is required—this update is available automatically

• Use Case – If a user is reviewing missed checklist items during shift change and needs to quickly return to the main checklist workflow, the Close button makes it faster to move between review screens and active checklist completion.

Dashboard overdue checklist timing now matches asset behavior

• What – The logic for displaying overdue checklists on the Dashboard has been aligned with the overdue and next-due behavior shown within individual asset records.

• Why – This fix ensures consistent and predictable checklist timing across the Dashboard and asset views, reducing confusion when multiple rotations exist.

• How

  • Navigate to the Dashboard and review overdue checklists

  • Open an asset’s Checklist → Overdue / Next Due section

  • Overdue and next-due times now follow the same rules in both places:

    • The nearest future due time is shown when applicable

    • Inspections are not marked overdue until all assigned rotation times have passed

• Use Case – When an asset has multiple inspection rotations scheduled at different times, users can trust that the Dashboard and asset details reflect the same accurate checklist status.

Missed checklist notifications via email and in-app alerts

• What – Users can now receive email and in-app notifications when a checklist is missed across apparatus, equipment, locations, and kits.

• Why – This ensures missed inspections are quickly identified and addressed, improving accountability and operational readiness.

• How

  • Navigate to Setup → Notifications

  • Enable one or more notification options:

    • Notify on Missed Apparatus Checks

    • Notify on Missed Equipment Checks

    • Notify on Missed Location Checks

    • Notify on Missed Kit Checks

  • Select the users or teams to notify

  • Set the Time to Notify (required)

  • Save changes to activate notifications

• Use Case – If a daily equipment or location checklist is missed, designated users receive a notification with direct links to the affected assets, allowing quick follow-up and completion.