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Tips for using ArcGIS from a firefighters point of view

Creating a Whole Page Legend in ArcMap

Posted on October 29, 2008 by ffrogers

You might want to create a full page legend if you have a map (or preplan) that has a lot of layers. To create a full page legend do the following Open an existing map that has the layers you … Continue reading →

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Using a GPS to Collect Information

Posted on October 20, 2008 by ffrogers

With the advent of GPS and other locating devices, firefighters have taken an active roll in mapping information.  However when the data is collected it tends to come in a variety of “inconsistent” forms.  While it is great that firefighter … Continue reading →

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Mapping Fire Department Data

Posted on October 20, 2008 by ffrogers

One of the common concerns that fire departments have when it comes to mapping is “I collect all of this data in RMS, how do I map it?”  This is a common concern with many fire departments, especially those that … Continue reading →

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3 D Mapping using Google Earth and Sketchup

Posted on October 20, 2008 by ffrogers

There are a few scripts that can be downloaded from the ArcScripts website that create KML files that can be read in Google Earth and eventually ArcExplorer-ArcGIS.  SketchUp is a 3d graphics program that can import building footprint information and … Continue reading →

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