Location Area Map Tool (Fire Incident Report)
• What - Added an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)-based fire incident area map that allows users to select a point for the incident location and draw an incident area polygon directly within the UI. The selected point provides latitude and longitude values, while drawn or predefined polygon shapes calculate the fire incident area in measurements such as hectares, acres, or square feet, depending on the scale of the selected area. Polygon geometry is stored for the incident, and users can also mark an Ignition Point within the polygon.
• Why - This enhancement provides a visual, map-based way to capture fire incident location and area details more accurately. It helps reduce manual entry, improves consistency of location data, and allows fire incident boundaries and ignition points to be documented directly from the map interface.
• How -
- Open the applicable Fire Incident Report.
- Navigate to the incident location or area mapping section.
- Use the ESRI map to select the incident location point and capture the latitude/longitude.
- Use the polygon drawing tools to draw a polygon or select a predefined polygon shape.
- Review the calculated area measurement, such as hectares, acres, or square feet.
- Mark the Ignition Point within the selected polygon area.
- Save the Fire Incident Report to store the selected point and polygon geometry.
• Use Case - When documenting an outdoor fire incident, a user can open the incident map, select the incident location point, draw the affected area boundary, and place an Ignition Point inside that area. The system calculates the fire incident area measurement and stores the polygon geometry, giving users a more complete and accurate spatial record for the incident.
Check out the article for more information: Location Area Map Tool
Incomplete Apparatus Details Indicator
• What - Added a new Incomplete Apparatus Details indicator to the Incident List to help identify incidents with apparatus missing required supplemental details. When incomplete apparatus information exists, a red error badge appears on the apparatus icon with the number of affected apparatus, and the apparatus dropdown identifies which apparatus require attention.
• Why - This enhancement gives users a faster way to find incidents that need apparatus-level follow-up without opening each report individually. It supports a more efficient review process by surfacing missing personnel, narrative, time, and other required apparatus details directly from the Incident List.
• How -
- Go to the Incident List.
- Use the Incomplete Apparatus Details filter to view incidents with incomplete apparatus information.
- Review the Incomplete Apparatus Details column for affected incidents.
- Click the apparatus icon to open the apparatus dropdown.
- Use the red error badge indicators to identify which apparatus have missing required details.
- Note: This indicator is populated for incident reports that are opened and saved after this update because some apparatus validation rules are evaluated during client-side report editing and saving.
• Use Case - A crew member reviewing recent calls can filter the Incident List by Incomplete Apparatus Details to quickly find reports where their apparatus still needs supplemental information completed. From the list, they can open the apparatus dropdown, identify the specific apparatus with missing details, and update the report as needed.
Fire Incident List UI Update and Saved Quick Views
- What - The Fire Incident List has been updated with a refreshed user interface while maintaining the same core functionality. A key enhancement is the ability to create and save quick views, allowing users to customize the list with preferred columns, filters, sorting, pagination, and visibility settings.
- Why - This update makes the Fire Incident List easier to navigate and helps users quickly access the incident information most relevant to their workflow without repeatedly applying the same filters or list settings.
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How
- Navigate to Incident Documentation > Fire Incident List.
- Use the View Dropdown Menu to access predefined, custom, or shared views.
- Select the Star Icon to favorite frequently used views.
- Select the Push Pin Icon to set a default view.
- Use the Three Dots Menu (⋮) to select Add View or Clone View.
- Configure the view by selecting columns, sorting, filters, criteria, visibility, and pagination.
- Select Save to apply and load the saved view.
- Note: Available options may depend on agency configuration and user permissions.
- Use Case - A user who regularly reviews incidents pending authorization can create a saved quick view that automatically filters the Fire Incident List by status, displays only the most relevant columns, and loads as their default view when they return to the list.
See the full article on Creating Saved Quick Views here.