Assets Setup: Managing Location Groups
Purpose Statement
Location Group management allows administrators to reorganize, edit, or delete location groups to reflect operational changes such as station realignments or facility updates.
Background Information
Location groups often change due to:
Station openings, closures, or reorganizations
Battalion or district realignments
Asset storage changes
Reporting and oversight needs
Maintaining accurate location groups improves filtering, inspections, and asset oversight.
Required Permissions
Users must have access to Assets > Setup to manage location groups. Station-based grouping may also require a specific station setup permission. If actions are unavailable, review role permissions.
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Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Navigate to the Assets module Setup
Navigate to Assets from the main menu
Select Setup
Step 2: Open the Location Groups tab
Click Location Groups
Step 3: Locate the location group
Find the group you want to manage in the Location Groups list
Step 4: Reorder location groups
Select the drag/stack icon
Drag and drop the group to the desired position
Step 5: Filter or download the apparatus group list
- Enter search criteria to find a specific apparatus group
- Download the apparatus group list into a .csv file
Step 6: Edit a location group
Click the Edit icon in the Actions column
Update the group name, description, or assigned locations
Click Save
Step 7: Delete a location group
Click the Delete icon in the Actions column
Confirm the deletion when prompted
Best Practices
Use consistent naming aligned with battalions or districts.
Update groups promptly after station or facility changes.
Avoid deleting groups still used for reporting or filtering.
Use descriptions to document inclusion rules.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
I don’t see Location Groups in Setup.
Your role may not include Assets Setup access or station setup permissions.
Does deleting a location group delete the locations?
No. Locations remain in the system and can be reassigned.
Why don’t filters update immediately?
Refresh the page to ensure the latest configuration loads.
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