Category Archives: Tips for Firefighters
What are Layers?
What are Layers? Layers is a general term used to describe separate features on a map. If you take any map and break it down into parts you may notice that features “lay” in a certain order on top of … Continue reading
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Using a GPS to Collect Information
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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Standpipe Identification
One challenges that firefighter sometimes face is identifying which fire department connection is available. In many cases fire department connections may be buried in bushes, mislabeled, or in disrepair. Another challenge may also telling apart which FDC is a standpipe … Continue reading
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Mapping Fire Department Data
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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