Methods on starting a Service or Flow Test of a Hydrant
Purpose
- To demonstrate the different locations to start a Service or Flow Test of a Hydrant within First Due.
Video
Directions
1. From the Hydrants List:
- Using the advance search to filter the list or from saved views, from the actions columns select the icon to service or flow test.
2. Using the map icon from the Hydrant List.
The map marker indicates hydrant locations.
Selecting on the marker will allow to begin a Service or Flow Test.
3. From the Pre-Planning module withing the Pre-Plans Map selecting on a hydrant will allow to Service or Flow Test.
4. From the Response module within the Responder View, selecting on a hydrant allows to Service or Flow Test.
The mobile responder view will not allow to Service or Flow Test from the map, this is only capable from the web responder view.
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