Pre-Plans: Adding Levels

Pre-Plans: Adding Levels

Purpose Statement

This article demonstrates how to create and organize Levels within a Pre-Plan.

Levels allow departments to separate map data by floor, function, or incident type, improving clarity and operational efficiency for responders.

Background Information

Levels are customizable map layers within a Pre-Plan.

They can represent:
  1. Building floors (e.g., Basement, Floor 1, Roof)

  1. Functional layers (e.g., Fire Protection, Utility Shutoffs)

  1. Incident-specific views (e.g., HAZMAT, MCI, Active Shooter)

Using levels helps responders quickly access relevant information based on the structure or incident type. Levels can be created for both geographic structure and operational needs, such as EMS access, evacuation zones, or tactical layouts.

Required Permissions

To create and manage levels in Pre-Plans, users must have the following permissions:
  1. Pre-Plans - Read

  1. Pre-Plans - Edit

  1. Pre-Plans - Publish

These permissions are typically assigned to all roles that will be creating Pre-Plans.

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Step-by-Step Guide


1. After choosing to edit a pre-plan, click on the slider icon to create levels for the selected occupancy.
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Levels can be made for geographic or Building Levels (Floors 1, 2, 3, or Basement) but Levels can also be created for specific call types or events (General EMS, HAZMAT, MCI or Active Shooter)



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2. Assign a name to the level. 






3. Click and drag the stack icon to change the order in which levels appear in the map menu.






4.  The ground level is shared between all occupancies. Any unit or annotation placed on the ground level is visible at all times regardless of the occupancy selected.


The ground level is shared between all occupancies. Any unit or annotation placed on the ground level is visible at all times regardless of the occupancy selected.



5. Example of a floor plan level.


Example of a floor plan level.



6. Example of a level dedicated to fire protection systems and utility shut off locations.


Example of a level dedicated to fire protection systems and utility shut off locations.



7. Example of HAZMAT level with pre-defined action zones.


Example of HAZMAT level with pre-defined action zones.



8. Example of incident action plan level for large scale incidents or planned events.



Example of incident action plan level for large scale incidents or planned events.

Best Practices

Name levels clearly to reflect their purpose (e.g., “Floor 1,” “HAZMAT Zones”).

Use consistent naming conventions across all Pre-Plans.

Limit clutter by placing only relevant annotations on each level.

Use Ground Level for shared elements like hydrants or access points.

Coordinate with SOPs/SOGs to define standard level usage across the department.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why can’t I see annotations from another level?
A: Switch to the correct level using the Level Manager. Annotations are only visible on their assigned level.

Q: Can I rename or delete a level?
A: Yes. Use the Level Manager to rename or remove levels, but be cautious—deleting a level removes all associated annotations.

Q: Are levels shared across occupancies?
A: Only the Ground Level is shared. All other levels are specific to the selected occupancy.

Q: Can I use levels for non-structural purposes?
A: Absolutely. Levels can represent incident types, zones, or event layouts.

 

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