Release Notes - Fire Investigations
In order to provide you with more detailed information on our updates we have broken the Release Notes down by module.
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New Features
1. Support attaching audio files.
- What: Added support for attaching audio files (MP3) to Fire Investigation Reports.
- Why: Users can attach MP3 files alongside images and documents.
- How: Using the same multimedia icon currently used for documents and images.
2. Support attaching video files.
- What: Added support for attaching video files (MP4) to Fire Investigation Reports.
- Why: Users can attach MP4 files alongside images and documents.
- How: Using the same multimedia icon currently used for documents and images.
3. Ability to search occupancy contacts.
- What: You can now search and import occupancy contacts from Occupancy Records.
- Why: Investigators need the ability to search all the contacts an agency has on file while performing an investigation.
- How: A new "Add from Occupancy" button is available in the Persons Involved section of the Investigations form.
4. Investigations Setup - Narrative Templates
- What: Added ability to create and apply Narrative Templates in Investigation reports.
- Why: To streamline report writing with reusable content blocks.
- How: Templates are mapped to the Narrative Fields within Findings Tab > Conclusion and Fire/Cause Notes.
5. Investigations Setup - Add External Resources
- What: Ability to add and manage External Resources (hyperlinks) in the Investigation Setup.
- Why: Enabling quick access to reference materials within an Investigation report.
- How: Fire Investigation > Investigation Setup > External Resources.
Feature Enhancements
1. Increase the max characters allowed for text area fields.
- What: Increased max characters allowed from 10,000 to 60,000 characters across the Investigation module.
- Exception: The Equipment > Notes field remains limited to 10,000 characters.
- Why: Improve usability and ensure critical details are not truncated.
- How: Fields with Increased Limits:
2. Add "Other Company" Section.
- What: Other Company Involved section was added to Investigation Resources.
- Why: To improve documentation flexibility.
- How: To Add Company, click on + Add Other Company button to launch a modal.
- Modal Fields includes optional all input fields and ability to save, cancel or Close.
- Data added here is included in Print Forms/Form Builder like the other resources section.
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