Purpose Statement
The Daily View within Events & Activities provides personnel with a centralized snapshot of all scheduled operational activities for a selected date. This feature enhances situational awareness, operational readiness, and streamlined planning across all divisions of the department.
Background Information
The Daily View offers a consolidated interface where users can review, filter, and manage daily activities such as training sessions, inspections, maintenance tasks, meetings, and other operational workflows.
Common use cases include:
Reviewing daily assignments prior to shift change
Identifying scheduled events across multiple modules
Printing the daily operational plan for crews
Creating or modifying events directly from the Daily View
Prerequisites:
Access to the Events & Activities module
Relevant modules (Training, Inspections, Maintenance, etc.) must be enabled for the department
Event templates should be configured if using Add From Template
Required Permissions
To access and manage the Daily View, users typically need:
Events & Activities → View (to access Daily Operations and view scheduled items)
Events & Activities → Create/Edit (to add or modify events)
Module-Specific Permissions (to open or manage events within related modules such as Training, Inspections, or Maintenance)
Print Access (available through general platform access; no unique permission required)
Permissions can be adjusted in:
Administration → User Management → Roles & Permissions
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Click on the First Due logo.
Select the First Due logo in the upper-left corner to open the module stack.
2. Navigate to Events & Activities, then select Daily Operations.
From the module list, click Events & Activities, then choose Daily Operations from the left-side navigation menu.
3. Select Daily View.
At the top of the Daily Operations page, click Daily View to display activities for a single date.
4. Use the left and right arrow icons to move backward or forward by one day.
Click the left or right arrows near the displayed date to navigate one day at a time.
The currently selected date will appear highlighted (manila-colored background) for easy identification.
5. To adjust the date, use either the dropdown Calendar at the top or the Calendar on the right-hand side to navigate to your desired date.
Use the top date selector dropdown or the right-side mini calendar to jump directly to a specific date without navigating day-by-day.
6. Filter all applicable Modules to display.
Use the module filter options to select which modules (Training, Inspections, Maintenance, Events, etc.) should appear in the Daily View. This allows you to focus on relevant operational areas.
7. To print the Daily View, select the Printer icon.
Click the Printer icon within the Daily View to open the print configuration window.
8. Check all applicable Modules, then click Print.
In the print dialog, select the modules you want included in the report, then click Print to generate a printable version of the daily schedule.
9. To add an Event, select Create New Event or Add From Template.
Within the Daily View interface, choose Create New Event to build an event manually, or Add From Template to quickly insert a pre-configured activity.
10. To view existing Events, select it from either list.
Click on any listed activity within the Daily View to open its detailed record.
11. After selecting, you will be taken to the Event in that Module.
Once selected, the system redirects you to the event’s originating module (e.g., Training, Inspections, Maintenance), where you can view or edit details based on your permissions.
12. Use the Today button to navigate back to the current day.
Users can use the Today button if they have advanced to another day on the Events Daily View. This will take the user back to the current day.
Best Practices
Use Templates for Efficiency
Create templates for frequently repeated activities to streamline scheduling and maintain consistency.
Filter Strategically
Select only the modules relevant to your operational focus to reduce screen clutter and improve clarity.
Print at Shift Start
Many departments print the Daily View at the beginning of each shift for crew briefings and accountability.
Verify Permissions
If expected activities do not appear, confirm the user has appropriate module-specific view permissions.
Refresh After Updates
After making changes within a related module, refresh the Daily View to ensure the most current data is displayed.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Why don’t I see any events in the Daily View?
Confirm the selected date is correct.
Check module filters to ensure relevant modules are selected.
Verify you have permission to view the associated modules.
Why can’t I open an event from the Daily View?
You may be missing module-specific view permissions. Contact your administrator to review your role settings.
My printed report is missing modules. Why?
Ensure all desired modules were selected in the print configuration window before generating the report.
Is Daily View real-time?
Yes. Updates made within related modules are reflected immediately after refreshing the Daily View.
Can I customize which modules appear every time?
Filters persist during your active session. Department-level defaults may vary depending on configuration.