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Fire Incident Setup - Location Mapping Tool

Purpose Statement

The Location Mapping Tool within Fire Incident Setup allows departments to establish geographic boundaries for incident reporting. Administrators can configure the tool to require incidents of specific incident types to fall within a designated geographic area.

This feature also provides flexibility for aid-given incidents, allowing those incidents to occur outside the configured boundary when the appropriate setting is enabled.

Background Information

The Location Mapping Tool is located within the Response section of Fire Incident Setup.

Departments can configure the tool to:

  • Require location mapping for specific incident types using a multi-select list.
  • Apply the requirement to all incident types.
  • Define geographic boundaries using a free draw or polygon mapping tool.
  • Clear previously configured boundaries.
  • Allow aid-given incidents to fall outside the established boundaries.

These settings help departments establish location requirements based on their incident reporting needs.

Required Permissions

Users must have the appropriate permissions to access and modify Fire Incident Setup settings.

Note: The exact permission name required to configure the Location Mapping Tool has not been verified. Confirm the required permission in your department's role and permissions configuration.

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Step-by-Step Guide


Step 1: Navigate to Fire Incident Setup

  1. From the main navigation menu, select Incident Documentation (the second icon).
  2. Select Fire Incident Setup.


Step 2: Locate the Location Mapping Tool

  1. Within Fire Incident Setup, scroll down to the Response section.
  2. Continue scrolling until you locate the Location Mapping Tool settings.


Step 3: Select the Required Incident Types

  1. Within the Location Mapping Tool settings, locate the incident type selection field.
  2. Use the multi-select list to choose the incident types that will require location mapping.
  3. Alternatively, choose Select All to apply the requirement to all incident types.

Step 4: Configure the Geographic Boundary

  1. Select the option to configure the boundary for the Location Mapping Tool.

  2. Within the map, navigate to the geographic area where you want to establish the boundary.
  3. Choose one of the available drawing tools:
    1. Free Draw Tool: Manually draw the desired boundary on the map.

    2. Polygon Tool: Define the boundary by placing points on the map to create a polygon.

  4. Use the selected tool to establish the desired geographic boundary.
  5. Once the boundary is defined, select Save.
  6. The configured boundary will now be displayed within the Location Mapping Tool settings.


Step 5: Clear an Existing Boundary (Optional)

  1. If you need to remove an existing boundary, return to the Location Mapping Tool settings.
  2. Locate the option to Clear the configured boundary.
  3. Select Clear to remove the existing boundary.


Step 6: Configure Aid-Given Incident Settings

  1. Within the Location Mapping Tool settings, locate the option for Aid Given calls.
  2. Enable the toggle to allow aid-given incidents to fall outside the configured geographic boundary.
  3. Once all configurations are complete, select Save to save the Fire Incident Setup settings.

Best Practices

  • Select the appropriate incident types: Determine which incident types should be required to fall within the configured geographic boundary.
  • Verify boundary accuracy: Review the geographic area when drawing boundaries to ensure it reflects the department's intended coverage area.
  • Consider aid-given incidents: If your department responds to aid-given calls outside its geographic boundaries, consider enabling the Aid Given setting.
  • Review changes before saving: Confirm the selected incident types, configured boundary, and aid-given settings before saving.
  • Remember to save: After configuring the geographic boundary, save the boundary itself. Once all settings are configured, save the Fire Incident Setup settings.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Can I require location mapping for only certain incident types?

Yes. The Location Mapping Tool provides a multi-select list that allows you to specify which incident types will require locations within the configured boundary.

Q: Can I apply the location mapping requirement to all incident types?

Yes. Use the Select All option to apply the requirement to all incident types.

Q: What tools are available for creating a geographic boundary?

The Location Mapping Tool provides two drawing options: the Free Draw Tool and the Polygon Tool. Both allow you to define a geographic boundary on the map.

Q: Can I remove a previously configured boundary?

Yes. The Location Mapping Tool includes a Clear option that allows you to remove the existing boundary.

Q: Can aid-given incidents occur outside the configured geographic boundary?

Yes. Enable the Aid Given toggle to allow aid-given incidents outside the established boundary.

Q: Do I need to save my changes after configuring the Location Mapping Tool?

Yes. Save the geographic boundary after drawing it, and then select Save within Fire Incident Setup once all configurations are complete.