NFIRS Setup - Narrative Template
Purpose
- To explain how to set up narrative templates for use in fire incident documentation.
Video
Directions
1. Navigate to NFIRS Setup via Incident Documentation.
2. Click on Narrative Template.
3. Click on New Narrative Template.
4. Give the new template a name. Crews completing reports will select the from a menu based on the template name.
5. Fill out the template as desired. This text will populate into the incident narrative when the template is selected during documentation.
6. Click on Save.
7. Use the pencil icon to edit an existing template. Use the trash can icon to delete an icon.
8. Use the checkboxes to activate or deactivate a template. Deactivating a template prevents its use during documentation.
9. Click on Save before leaving the Setup page.
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