Hydrant Setup: Hydrant Zones
Purpose Statement
This article explains how to create and manage Hydrant Zones
within the Hydrant Module. Hydrant Zones allow departments to group hydrants
for operational purposes such as testing assignments, shift-based
responsibilities, or district-level organization.
Background Information
Hydrant Zones are a flexible way to organize hydrants based
on departmental needs. Common use cases include assigning hydrants to specific
shifts, stations, or geographic areas. For example, a department may divide
hydrants within Station 1’s district into three zones—Station 1A, Station 1B,
and Station 1C—allowing each shift to manage its own group of hydrants.
Required Permissions
Only users
with Admin or Configuration permissions can create, edit, or delete Hydrant
Zones. These permissions can be managed under Admin > Roles & Permissions >
Hydrant Module.
- Hydrant Setup--Allows for access and editing of the Hydrant Setup Area
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Navigate to the Hydrant Module, then select Hydrant Setup and finally the Hydrant Zones tab.
2. Create a New Hydrant Zone
- Click the Create Hydrant Zone button. Enter the name of the
new zone in the provided field and save.
3. The current list of Hydrant Zones can searched by using the search bar at the top to locate zones by ID or Name.
4. The displayed columns in the Hydrant Zone table can be rearranged in any desired order.
5. The displayed columns in the Hydrant Zone table can also be sorted in ascending, descending, or default order.
6. In the Actions column, click the pencil icon to edit a zone or the trash can icon to delete it.
7. At the bottom of the table,
you can adjust pagination settings and download the currently displayed list as
a CSV file.
Best Practices
- Use clear and consistent naming conventions for hydrant
zones to ensure easy identification.
- Group hydrants logically based on
operational needs such as shift assignments or geographic boundaries.
- Periodically review and update zones to reflect changes in staffing or district
layouts.
- Avoid creating too many zones, which can complicate assignments and
reporting.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: What happens if I delete a Hydrant Zone?
A: Deleting a zone will remove its grouping, but the
hydrants themselves will remain in the system. Reassign them to a new or
existing zone as needed.
Q: Can hydrants belong to more than one zone?
A: No, each hydrant can only be assigned to one zone at a
time.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of zones I can create?
A: There is no hard limit, but it is recommended to keep the
number manageable for operational clarity.
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