iOS Release Notes  (iOS Version 6.0.2)

New Features

Extensible In-App Notification Banners

• What - Implemented a redesigned in-app notification banner system that replaces the previous non-extensible architecture with a unified SwiftUI-based framework. The new banner experience introduces priority-based color theming, category-specific icons, multi-account agency logo support, and a scalable notification model capable of supporting future modules and notification types. Notification banners now visually distinguish incidents, chat, messaging, scheduling, status updates, and network connectivity alerts using dedicated icons and color-coded priorities, while preserving all existing interactions such as tap actions and swipe-to-dismiss behavior.
• Why - As additional modules and notification types were added to the platform, the previous banner implementation became difficult to maintain and extend. The updated framework improves responder awareness during emergency operations by making alerts easier to identify at a glance and providing clearer visual distinction between notification urgency levels and originating agencies.
• How
  • Navigate to Notifications within the mobile application.
  • Receive incoming alerts as normal through dispatch, chat, messaging, scheduling, or network status updates.
  • Review the updated visual indicators:
    • High Priority notifications display with red theming.
    • Medium Priority notifications display with yellow theming.
    • Low Priority notifications display with blue theming.
  • Multi-account users will automatically see the associated agency logo displayed within the notification banner.
  • Swipe notification banners to dismiss them or tap the banner to open the related workflow.
• Use Case - During a multi-agency response, a responder signed into multiple departments can immediately identify which agency generated the alert while also recognizing the urgency level of the notification through color-coded indicators. This reduces confusion during active incidents and improves situational awareness when multiple notifications are received in rapid succession.

ArcGIS Last Known Position Retention with Department Center Fallback

• What - Implemented a multi-layer map position fallback system that prevents ArcGIS from defaulting to 0,0 coordinates when GPS tracking is unavailable. The enhancement introduces persistent last known position retention, offline department-center caching, and improved provider transition handling between Google Maps and ArcGIS. The system now applies a three-tier fallback chain using the responder’s last known location, cached department coverage area, or server-provided area information to maintain valid map positioning during GPS interruptions or provider changes.
• Why - Responders previously experienced situations where the map centered on invalid coordinates during GPS outages, provider transitions, or app restarts, negatively impacting operational awareness. The new fallback system ensures responders maintain meaningful geographic context even when live GPS data is temporarily unavailable.
• How
  • Open the Map view within the mobile application.
  • Continue using either Google Maps or ArcGIS providers as configured.
  • If GPS connectivity is interrupted:
    • The application will retain the last known valid map position.
    • If no recent position exists, the app will automatically center on the department coverage area.
  • Resume GPS connectivity normally to allow the map to automatically recenter to the responder’s live position.
  • No configuration changes are required to enable this functionality.
• Use Case - A responder operating in a low-connectivity environment temporarily loses GPS signal while switching between map providers. Instead of displaying an invalid global location, the map remains centered on the responder’s most recent operational area, allowing crews to maintain awareness and continue navigating incident activity without interruption.Expanded Offline Map Coverage for Pilot Clients
• What - Expanded offline map download coverage for a pilot group of Tahoe-region clients by adding an additional 30 miles beyond the default department response area. The enhancement introduces a configurable offline coverage expansion system managed through Firebase Remote Config and includes multiple rendering and performance optimizations to support significantly larger offline map datasets without degrading application responsiveness.
• Why - Some departments regularly respond beyond their primary response polygons for mutual aid, wildland operations, or large regional incidents. Previously, responders operating outside their standard offline map boundaries could lose access to critical map data when connectivity was unavailable.
• How
  • Navigate to Offline Maps within the mobile application.
  • Download offline maps as normal.
  • Eligible pilot agencies automatically receive expanded coverage areas extending an additional 30 miles beyond the standard response boundary.
  • No manual configuration is required for enabled pilot agencies.
  • Offline map performance enhancements automatically optimize:
    • Address tag rendering
    • Marker density management
    • Pagination handling
    • Incremental map updates
• Use Case - During a regional wildfire or large mutual-aid deployment, crews operating outside their normal district boundaries retain access to critical offline mapping data even in low-connectivity areas, improving navigation and operational continuity throughout the response.

Password Reveal Icon for Authentication Screens

• What - Added password reveal and hide toggle functionality to all authentication-related password fields, including the login screen, lock screen, and account-switch dialog. The enhancement introduces a consistent eye/eye-slash icon experience with accessibility-compliant touch targets and automatic password re-obscuring when leaving the screen or backgrounding the application.
• Why - Mobile keyboard entry errors frequently caused failed login attempts because users had no way to verify password accuracy before submitting credentials. The updated experience improves usability while maintaining security best practices.
• How
  • Open the Login, Lock, or Switch Account screen.
  • Enter a password into the password field.
  • Tap the Eye Icon to reveal the password text.
  • Tap the Eye Slash Icon to hide the password again.
  • Password visibility automatically resets when:
    • Leaving the screen
    • Switching applications
    • Backgrounding the app
• Use Case - Responders logging into the application during field operations can quickly verify typed credentials before submitting, reducing failed login attempts caused by mistyped passwords on mobile keyboards.

Feature Enhancements

“Open on Incident List” Post-Login Behavior

• What - Fixed an issue where the Open on Incident List setting was not consistently respected after logout and re-login on iOS devices. The application now reevaluates the user preference after authentication and correctly opens the Incidents tab when the setting is enabled.
• Why - Users experienced inconsistent landing page behavior after reauthentication, causing the app to open on the Map tab instead of the configured Incident List view. This enhancement aligns the behavior across all app entry flows and improves consistency between iOS and Android platforms.
• How
  • Navigate to App Settings.
  • Enable Open on Incident List.
  • Log out and log back into the application.
  • The application will now automatically open on the Incidents tab after authentication.
• Use Case - A dispatcher or responder who prefers monitoring active incidents immediately after login can now rely on the app consistently opening to the Incident List view, reducing additional navigation during active operational periods.

Default Station Visibility for Bidirectional Clients

• What - Restored visibility of the Default Station setting for bidirectional clients using the On Station responder status. The updated logic now properly recognizes bidirectional status configurations and displays the setting when applicable for unit responders.
• Why - During the SwiftUI migration effort, the condition controlling visibility of the Default Station option did not account for expanded bidirectional responder workflows. This prevented some responders from configuring their default station assignment.
• How
  • Navigate to App Settings.
  • Open Responder Status Settings.
  • Ensure the account is configured for bidirectional status layouts.
  • Unit responders using On Station status will now see the Default Station option automatically.
  • Select the preferred station to save it as the default assignment.
• Use Case - Unit responders operating from multiple stations can configure their preferred station once and avoid repeatedly selecting the same station during status changes throughout a shift.

Incident Icons Color-Coded by Call Type

• What - Updated incident icons throughout the application to use distinct colors and iconography for each incident type group, including Fire, Medical, Hazmat, MVA, Rescue, Law, Marine, Aircraft, and Other incidents. Icons now display consistently across incident lists, map markers, mini-maps, nearby hydrants, and notifications in both light and dark appearance modes.
• Why - Previously, all incident types used a uniform icon style that made it difficult for responders to quickly distinguish between call categories during active operations. The updated visual design improves rapid recognition.
• How
  • Open the Incident List or Map view.
  • Review incident icons displayed throughout the application:
    • Fire incidents display red-orange icons.
    • Medical incidents display green icons.
    • Hazmat incidents display yellow icons.
    • MVA incidents display blue icons.
    • Additional incident categories display their assigned colors automatically.
  • No user configuration is required.
• Use Case - During periods of high call volume, responders can immediately identify the nature of incidents directly from the map or incident list without opening each dispatch, allowing for faster prioritization and situational assessment.