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Form Builder - Fire Incident Table

Purpose

The Fire Incident Table Block in First Due's Form Builder allows users to display information from fire incident reports within printable and emailable forms. This feature helps organize incident-related data into tables, reduces manual data entry, and ensures that relevant information is presented in a consistent format.

Users can select from several available incident tables to display specific information, such as apparatus, station responses, personnel, equipment, and other incident-related details.

Background Information

The Fire Incident Table Block is a customizable element within First Due's Form Builder that pulls information from existing fire incident reports and displays it in a table format.

The available table options include:

  • Apparatus
  • Station Response
  • Payroll Summary
  • Vehicles
  • Equipment
  • People Involved – General Info
  • People Involved – Casualty
  • People Involved – EMS
  • People Involved – Firefighter Equipment
  • Chemical and Emerging Hazards

This feature is useful for:

  • Displaying apparatus and response information.
  • Including equipment and vehicle details in reports.
  • Organizing personnel and incident-related information.
  • Reducing duplicate data entry.
  • Creating consistent, printable incident documentation.

Important: The Fire Incident Table Block will not display in the generated report if the selected table or its associated value is empty. Individual data fields without information will also be omitted from the form.

Required Permissions

Users must have the appropriate permissions to access and edit printable and emailable forms within the Form Builder.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the Form Builder

  1. Navigate to the Form Builder within First Due.
  2. Select Create Form or open an existing form that you want to edit.

Step 2: Add a Fire Incident Table

  1. Within the form, locate the Add (+) button.
  2. Select the Add (+) button to display the available form elements.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the available elements and select Fire Incident Table.
  4. The Fire Incident Table Block configuration will appear, allowing you to select the incident information to display.

Note: Hover over the Information (i) icon to view additional details about the block. This information explains that the block will not appear in the generated report if the selected table or its associated value is empty.

Step 3: Select the Fire Incident Table Type

  1. Within the Fire Incident Table Block configuration, locate the available table options.
  2. Review the available table types:
    • Apparatus
    • Station Response
    • Payroll Summary
    • Vehicles
    • Equipment
    • People Involved – General Info
    • People Involved – Casualty
    • People Involved – EMS
    • People Involved – Firefighter Equipment
    • Chemical 
    • Emerging Hazards
  3. Select the table containing the information you want to display within the form.
  4. For this example, select Apparatus.

Step 4: Review the Selected Table

  1. After selecting Apparatus, review the information and data fields associated with the table.
  2. Verify that the selected table contains the information you want to include in the form.
  3. Review the available fields to understand what information will be populated from the incident report.

Note: Fields without associated data will not display in the generated form. Ensure that the corresponding incident report contains the information you want displayed.

Step 5: Save the Fire Incident Table

  1. Review the selected Fire Incident Table type.
  2. Confirm that the appropriate table has been selected.
  3. Select Save to save the Fire Incident Table Block configuration.

Step 6: Review the Fire Incident Table on the Printable Form

  1. Open the printable form to view the configured Fire Incident Table.
  2. Verify that the selected table appears as expected.
  3. Confirm that the table displays the available information from the associated fire incident report.
  4. For this example, review the Apparatus table to ensure that the relevant apparatus information and incident details are displayed.
  5. Verify that the information is accurate and formatted appropriately within the form.

Best Practices

  • Select the Appropriate Table: Choose the Fire Incident Table that contains the information needed for the form.
  • Verify Incident Data: Ensure that the corresponding incident report contains the necessary information before generating the form.
  • Consider Empty Fields: Remember that tables or data fields without associated information may not display in the generated report.
  • Use Relevant Tables: Include only the tables necessary for the purpose of the form to avoid unnecessary information.
  • Maintain Consistent Formatting: Review how tables appear within the printable form to ensure information is organized and easy to read.
  • Review the Final Form: Preview the printable form after saving to verify that the selected tables display the expected information.
  • Reduce Manual Entry: Use Fire Incident Tables to display existing incident information rather than manually entering the same details into the form.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

What is a Fire Incident Table Block?

A Fire Incident Table Block allows users to display information from an existing fire incident report within a printable or emailable form. The information is organized into a table based on the selected table type.

Can I add a Fire Incident Table to an existing form?

Yes. Fire Incident Tables can be added to existing forms or included when creating a new form.

What types of information can I display using a Fire Incident Table?

Available table options include Apparatus, Station Response, Payroll Summary, Vehicles, Equipment, People Involved information, and Chemical and Emerging Hazards.

Why is my Fire Incident Table not displaying in the report?

The block will not display if the selected table or its associated value is empty. Verify that the corresponding incident report contains information for the selected table.

Why are some data fields missing from the displayed table?

Data fields without associated information may be omitted from the generated form. Review the incident report to verify that the expected information has been entered.

Can I display apparatus information within a printable form?

Yes. Select Apparatus from the available Fire Incident Table options. The generated form will display the available apparatus information from the associated incident report.

Does the Fire Incident Table automatically populate information?

Yes. The selected table displays available information from the corresponding fire incident report, reducing the need to manually reenter existing data.

What should I do if the table displays unexpected information?

Review the Fire Incident Table configuration to verify that the correct table type was selected. Also review the associated fire incident report to confirm that the source data is accurate.