Purpose Statement

First Due Reports (FDR) provide a comprehensive suite of pre-built reports within the Ad-Hoc Reporting module to meet agency reporting needs beyond the standard Reports module offerings. These reports are created and maintained by the First Due Reporting Team to deliver specialized analytics and data insights for Fire/EMS operations, eliminating the need for users to build complex reports from scratch.

Background Information

First Due Reports represent a curated collection of professional-grade reports designed to address common Fire/EMS reporting requirements that aren't covered by the standard Reports module. Each FDR is clearly identified with the "FDR" prefix followed by the relevant module name, making them easily recognizable within the Ad-Hoc Reporting environment. These reports include detailed descriptions to help users understand their specific purpose and data scope, ensuring agencies can quickly locate the right report for their needs.

Required Permissions

• Access to Ad-Hoc Reporting module
• View permissions for relevant data modules (varies by specific FDR report)
• Clone permissions (if planning to customize existing FDR reports)

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Step-by-Step Guide

Accessing First Due Reports

1. Navigate to the Ad-Hoc Reporting module from the main dashboard

2. Locate reports with "FDR" prefix in the report name listing

3. Review the report description to understand the data scope and purpose

Running a First Due Report

1. Click on the hyperlinked name of the desired FDR report

2. The report will execute automatically and display results
3. Use standard export and sharing functions as needed

Finding All First Due Reports

1. Access the Folder View menu within Ad-Hoc Reporting

2. Browse reports organized in folders by corresponding module

3. Look for FDR-prefixed reports within each module folder
   

Using Search Filters to Locate FDR Reports

1. Access the filter options in Ad-Hoc Reports

2. Enter "FDR" in the search criteria
3. Apply additional filters by module or keyword as needed

Cloning and Customizing FDR Reports

1. Select the FDR report that closely matches your needs
2. Choose the "Clone" option from the report actions

3. Provide a new name for your customized report when prompted
   

3. Follow the article on how to Clone a Report for more information.

4. Make necessary modifications to fields, filters, or formatting
5. Save your customized version for future use

Best Practices

• Review the report description before running to ensure it meets your data requirements
• Use the clone feature rather than creating reports from scratch when an FDR is close to your needs
• Organize cloned FDR reports in logical folders for easy team access
• Test cloned reports with a small date range first to verify modifications work correctly
• Keep original FDR report names unchanged to maintain system consistency
• Regularly check for new FDR releases that may better serve your reporting needs

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why can't I see all the FDR reports in my system? A: FDR report visibility depends on your user permissions for the underlying data modules. Contact your administrator to verify access permissions.

Q: Can I modify an existing FDR report directly? A: No, FDR reports are maintained by the First Due Reporting Team. Use the clone feature to create a customized version.

Q: How often are new FDR reports added to the system? A: The First Due Reporting Team regularly develops new reports based on user needs and system updates. Check the Ad-Hoc module periodically for new additions.

Q: What's the difference between FDR reports and standard Reports module content? A: FDR reports provide specialized analytics and complex data relationships not available in the standard Reports module, often combining multiple data sources.

Q: My cloned FDR report isn't working correctly. What should I do? A: Verify that your modifications didn't break required data relationships. Consider starting with a fresh clone and making smaller incremental changes.