FireMapper Standard Release 3

Fire Front Solutions Pty Ltd Australia

Jun 13, 2021 Contents

1 Android App Permissions 2

2 iOS App Permissions 4

3 User Interface 6 3.1 Main Menu Screen...... 6 3.2 Map Screen...... 9 3.3 Navigation Screen...... 26 3.4 Search Screen...... 28 3.5 Map Properties Screen...... 32 3.6 Base Layers Screen...... 34 3.7 Export Screen...... 38 3.8 User Profile Screen...... 40 3.9 Map Symbology...... 42 3.10 Additional Information...... 46

4 Contact Us 48 4.1 Website...... 48 4.2 Email...... 48 4.3 Facebook Page...... 48

i FireMapper Standard, Release 3

FireMapper Standard is designed for individual users for quickly mapping bushfires and other incidents.

Note: This version of the manual covers the FireMapper Standard. There is also another manual that includes the additional functionally in FireMapper Enterprise. https://firemapper-enterprise.readthedocs.io

Permissions are managed at an operating system in Settings. This process varies between iOS and Android. Check that you have set the correct application permissions.

Contents 1 CHAPTER 1

Android App Permissions

Android permissions are controlled by the Settings app. This process will vary a lot based on Android version and manufacturer, so you may need to look around the settings application to find app permissions. 1. Open the Settings App. This icon usually looks like a gear icon, however it varies between manufacturer on Android devices.

2. Select Applications in the Settings app. 3. Tap FireMapper application from the list of applications in the Settings app.

4. Tap Permissions to change application permissions for FireMapper

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5. Check that Location is enabled and set to Only While App in Use. This will allow FireMapper to display your location on the map, record GPS tracks and mark your location on the map. 6. Check that Camera is enabled and set to Only While App in Use. This will allow FireMapper to capture geo-referenced photos and use the camera for the internal QR scanner in FireMapper.

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iOS App Permissions

You will need to grant FireMapper application the correct permissions. 1. Open the Settings App.

2. Select FireMapper application from the list of applications in the Settings app.

3. Check App Permissions a. Check that Location is set to While Using. This will allow FireMapper to access your location. This is required if you want FireMapper to display your location on the map, record GPS tracks or mark a location using the GPS. Check that Precise Location is Enabled on newer versions of iOS, as FireMapper will not use your location if precise location is turned off. b. Check that Photos is set to Add Photos Only if you want to save photos from FireMapper to your photo gallery. If this is disabled you will not be able to Export GPS Photo to your photo gallery. c. Check Motion and Fitness is enabled if you want FireMapper to detect the user activity for recorded map features. This is used to automatically detect what observations have been recorded by ground crew. This settings can be turned off if you do not need this functionally

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d. Check Camera is enabled if you want to capture photos with FireMapper or if you want to use the built-in QR code scanner. e. Check Mobile Data if you want FireMapper to connect to the internet via the Mobile Data connection. 4. Check that Location Network is enabled, if you want to connect to use location sharing or want to connect to an ADS-B receiver via the GDL90 protocol. This is only used by FireMapper Enterprise.

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User Interface

3.1 Main Menu Screen

The Main Menu Screen is the top level screen for FireMapper. The Main Menu screen allows you to create new maps or load existing maps. Shared Maps is only supported in the Enterprise version.

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3.1.1 Private Maps

Private maps are stored locally on the device and are not shared with other users or devices.

3.1.2 Create a Private Map

1. Enter a new name for the private map. This is optional for private maps. If you don’t provide a map name, your current street address and date will be used.

2. Tap the Create Private Map button.

3. The Map Screen will appear with a new map.

3.1.3 Delete Private Map

The steps for deleting a private map in FireMapper is different on iOS and Android devices.

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Deleting a Private Map on an iOS Device In FireMapper iOS you can delete a map from the Main Menu screen. 1. Swipe your finger from right to left on the map item

2. A red ‘Delete Map’ button will appear on the right. Tap Delete Map to permanently delete the selected map file.

3. A confirmation dialog will appear if the map contains features. Click Delete Map to delete.

There is no confirmation dialog for blank maps. Blank maps will be deleted without an confirmation dialog. Deleting a Private Map on an Android Device In FireMapper Android you can delete a map from the Main Menu screen. 1. Tap and hold your finger on the map item 2. Select Delete Map from the popup menu. 3. Tap Delete Map to permanently delete the selected map file.

3.1.4 Remove Shared Map

The steps for removing a local copy a shared map in FireMapper is different on iOS and Android devices. There will still be a copy of the shared map on the server. This can be archived using the FireMapper Portal to remove it from the list of active shared maps. Removing a local copy of a Shared Map on an iOS Device In FireMapper iOS you can remove a local copy of a shared map from the Main Menu screen. 1. Swipe your finger from right to left on the map item

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2. A red ‘Remove Local Copy’ button will appear on the right. Tap Remove Local Copy to permanently delete the local copy of the shared map on your device. Any unsynchronised map changes will be lost.

3. Click Remove Local Copy. This only removes the local copy.

3.2 Map Screen

The Map Screen displays map features (such as points, lines and photos) and allows you to change between base maps (such as Google, Open Topo Maps, and others). The top of the screen displays a toolbar, and the bottom of the screen displays a scrollable palette of point and line types that can be added to the map. FireMapper has various toolbars and popup views that automatically appear and disappear depending on whether a map feature is selected. Map Mode Map Mode appears when no features are selected. • Map mode is active when you open a map. • Single Tap in a blank area of the map to activate map mode. • This view is used for modifying the map view and adding new features. • The Map Toolbar is visible at the top of the screen.

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Feature Mode Feature Mode appears when a map feature (e.g. point, line, . . . ) is selected. • Single tap on a map feature to activate feature mode. • This view is used for editing and exported selected features. • The Popup View is visible at the top of the screen. • The Feature Toolbar at the bottom of the screen. The options on the Feature Toolbar will change depending on the type of feature selected. Tapping the Popup View will display additional details on the feature, and fields to edit the name, address and notes for the feature.

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3.2.1 Map Toolbar

The Map Toolbar appears at the top of the Map Screen. It is visible when no features are selected.

Main Menu Button

The menu buton closes the current map and returns to the Main Menu Screen. Directions: 1. Tap the menu button to save and close the map.

Map Layers Button

The layers button switches between base layers based on the current map extents.

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FireMapper automatically caches map layers as they are downloaded. This is done to improve performance and makes them available offline. Google Map Layers: • Standard Map • Satellite Map • Hybrid Map • Terrain Map Additional Map Layers are available based on region and zoom level: • Australian Topographic 250k • LPI NSW Topographic Map • NSW Topographic Map 25k • Open Topographic Map • NZ Topographic Map • Tasmania Topographic Map • USGS Topographic Map Directions: 1. Tap the layer button multiple times to change layers.

User’s Location Button

The location button navigates to the user’s current location on the map. Directions: 1. Tap the location button on the top of the Map Screen.

2. Map will jump to your current location.

Mark Location Button

The mark button records the user’s current location. Directions: 1. Select the point type to want to add from the bottom toolbar (optional). 2. Tap the mark button at the top of the map screen.

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Mark Direction Button

The compass button allows you to mark a location and bearing. This button allows you to use the internal GPS and the internal compass. Directions: 1. Select a directional point type (e.g. fire direction, wind direction). 2. Tap the compass button.

3. Hold the phone level to the ground and select the compass bearing to record. The compass should point north and rotate as you move your phone.

4. A rotated point feature will appear at your location on the map.

Map Options Button

The options button is used to access the map options screen. This button is also used to access the export, upload and additional organisational features. Directions: 1. Tap on the Toolbox icon to open the Map Options screen.

3.2.2 Feature Toolbar

The Feature Toolbar only appears at the bottom of the Map Screen whenever a point or line is selected on the map. The Feature Toolbar automatically disappears when a feature is unselected. The options that are available in the bar are dependent on the selected feature type.

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Delete Feature Button

Deletes the selected point or line from the map. This option is available for points and lines. Directions: 1. Select a point or line on the map. 2. Tap the delete button at the bottom of the Map Screen.

Send As Email Button

Sends the selected feature as a email message. The email message includes a screenshot of the map and any GPS photos that are attached to the selected feature. This option is available for all map features. Directions: 1. Select any point/line/feature on the map 2. Tap email buttom at the bottom of the Map Screen

3. Email editor will appear with details of the feature and a photo attachment (if available)

4. Tap the send button.

Note: You can set the default email addresses for email messages in the Main Menu->User Profile.

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Send As Text Button

Sends the selected feature as a text message. The text message includes a screenshot of the map and any GPS photos that are attached to the selected feature. This option is available for all map features Directions: 1. Select any point/line/feature on the map. 2. Tap text buttom at the bottom of the Map Screen.

3. Message editor will appear with details of the feature and a photo attachment (if available).

4. Tap the send button.

Note: You can set the default mobile numbers for text messages in the Main Menu->User Profile.

Downgrade Feature Button

Changes the selected point or line from a completed/confirmed state to a proposed/unconfirmed state. This option is only available for some features. Directions: 1. Select a completed or confirmed feature on the map.

2. Tap the checkbox button at the bottom of the Map Screen.

3. The icon will change to a propose/unconfirmed status.

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Upgrade Feature Button

Changes the selected point or line between proposed/completed and unconfirmed/confirmed states. This option is only available for some features. Directions: 1. Select a proposed or unconfirmed feature on the map.

2. Tap the checkbox button at the bottom of the Map Screen.

3. The icon will change to a completed/confirmed status.

Rotate Point Button

Rotate the selected point by 45 degrees. This option is only available for some point types that support rotation (such as fire direction and wind direction). Directions: 1. Select a directional point type on the map.

2. Tap the rotate button at the buttom of the Map Screen.

3. Point type icon will rotate clockwise 45 degrees.

4. Tap the rotate button at the bottom of the Map Screen.

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5. Point type icon will rotate clockwise 45 degrees.

Flip Line Button

Flip the selected line style. This option is only available for asymmetrical lines such as control line and backburn styles. 1. Select a asymmetrical line type that indicates direction on the map.

2. Tap the flip button at the bottom of the Map Screen.

3. The line style will be flipped.

Directions To Button

Get turn by turn directions to the selected point on the map. FireMapper Enterprise supports navigating with Google Map, Apple Maps (iOS only), Here Maps and Waze Maps. 1. Select a point or photo feature on the map. 2. Tap the Directions To button at the bottom of the Map Screen

3. Select the application you would like to navigate to. The list will depend on what applications are installed on the device.

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Navigate With FireMapper Button

Use the built-in navigation tool in FireMapper to navigate in a straight line towards the selected point using the built-in compass and GPS. The ‘Navigate With FireMapper’ arrow button will point in the direction of the selected feature using the internal compass. This is handy if you need to know the approximate direction of the feature on the map without having to start a navigation. 1. Select a point or photo feature on the map. 2. Tap the Navigate With FireMapper button at the bottom of the Map Screen.

Note: This functionally is not available yet on the Android.

3.2.3 Popup Bar

The popup bar appears at the top of the map screen when a map feature is selected. It provides detailed information on the selected map feature. The units displayed can be customised in the User Profile screen.

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Selected Point Popup

Selected Point Information

Selected Line Popup

Selected Line Information

3.2.4 Map Editing

Adding Points

Directions: 1. If you can’t see the map toolbar at the bottom of the Map Screen: a. Unselect any selected map feature by tapping in a blank area of the map. b. Make sure you are zoomed in. Editing the map is not supported when zoomed out at a statewide/country level. 2. Select a point type from the bottom toolbar. You can scroll left to right to access different feature types. 3. Tap and hold in the location you want to add your point.

Adding Lines

FireMapper supports a number of line styles that are commonly used in firefighting: • Active Fire • Inactive Fire

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• Proposed Control Line • Completed Control Line • Proposed Backburn • Completed Backburn • Machine Track • and more. . . . Directions: 1. If you can’t see the map toolbar at the bottom of the Map Screen try the following: a. Unselect any selected map feature by tapping in a blank area of the map. b. Make sure you are zoomed in. Editing the map is not supported when zoomed out at a statewide/country level. 2. Move the map to the area where you want to draw as you can not move the map while drawing. 3. Select a line type from the bottom toolbar. You can scroll left to right to access different feature types.

4. The Map view will enter line drawing mode. You will see the following at the top of the window.

5. Draw a line on the map by dragging your finger across the screen. 6. Line distance will appear at the top of the map. If you close the shape, the enclosed area will also appear

7. Tap the tick button on the bottom left to save.

8. The line will be added on the map. 9. If you are using FireMapper Enterprise, you can share the feature by clicking the Sync Feature button. If you are using Auto Sharing, FireMapper will share the feature automatically.

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3.2.5 GPS Recording

The record button is used to start and stop a GPS recording. • When recording you can not switch maps. • The GPS will continue to record in the background even when the screen is off if GPS recording is enabled. • The distance recorded will appear at the bottom of the label while recording. • If your recording is less than 20 metres it will not be saved. • The recording algorithm down samples the recorded line to 10 metre intervals. This reduces the size of the recorded line so it is easier to export and results in a significantly smaller file size. Directions: 1. Select the line type to use for the recording at the bottom toolbar of the Map Screen. 2. Tap the Record button to start the recording.

3. Walk, drive or fly over the track that you want to record. You can even turn your screen off and FireMapper will continue to record in the background.

4. Tap the Record button again to save your recording. 5. The recorded line will appear on your map.

3.2.6 GPS Camera

When you take a picture, FireMapper automatically records the location and direction of the image and displays it on the map. Photos taken with the GPS camera can be shared via text message, email and more via the ‘Export Map’ screen. FireMapper needs access to your location and camera to capture a photo.

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Note: The internal magnetic compass is used to determine the direction of the camera. Magnetic cases cause interferance and will cause the photo on the map to be displayed in the wrong direction.

Taking a Photo

1. Navigate to the Map screen and ensure no features are selected.

2. Tap the Camera button.

3. The Camera Screen will appear. Move the device is a figure 8 pattern to help calibrate the magnetic compass. This will reduce the error in the camera heading for the photo.

4. There are two buttons depending on the number of photos you want to capture. The button with the plus sign allows you to capture multiple photos without leaving the camera view and the other camera button allows you

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to quickly capture a single photo and return to the map.

Sending Photo via Email

You can export single photos via Email from the Map screen. This is useful if you quicky want to export a single photo. 1. Tap the photo feature on the map you want to export to select.

2. Tap the email icon to export that photo.

3. The email editor will appear. Enter the email address and modify the contents if required. You photo should be visible as an attachment to the email. 4. Tap send

Note: You can set the default email addresses for email messages in the Main Menu->User Profile.

Sending Photo via Text

You can export single photos via Text Message from the Map screen. This is useful if you quickly want to export a single photo. 1. Tap the photo feature on the map you want to export to select.

2. Tap the text icon to export that photo.

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3. The MMS/iMessage editor will appear. The photo will be attached as a MMS to your message.

4. Tap send

Note: You can set the default mobile numbers for text messages in the Main Menu->User Profile.

Exporting All Photos

You can export all photos from a map from the Export Screen. The available options will depend on what applications you currently have installed on your device. 1. Tap the Toolbox Icon in the top-right corner of Map Screen

2. Tap the Export button

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3. Tap the Export All Photos button.

4. Select where you want to export photos.

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3.3 Navigation Screen

You can use FireMapper to navigate to a location using the internal compass.

1. Select a Point or Photo on the Map Screen.

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2. Tap the Navigate using FireMapper button in the bottom toolbar.

Note: The yellow/black arrow button will point the approximate physical direction of the target. This is handy if you want to know the direction of the selected feature on the map without starting the navigation tool.

3. Move the device in a figure 8 pattern in the air a few times to help calibrate the digital compass and reduce the magnetic error. 4. On the navigation screen, you can tap any display panels you would like to change.

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5. You can return the the map view without stopping the navigation using the top bar. 6. A blue dotted line will show the course on the map view. The arrow on the left side will show the physical direction and distance to the destination. Tap the arrow to return to the navigation screen. 7. Tap the Stop Navigation button to stop the navigation and return the the map.

3.4 Search Screen

Find Location is an intelligent search field that allows users to search for a location.

Note: The search button will only appear if no features are selected on the map

Directions: 1. Navigate to the Map Screen

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2. Tap the Search button on the left side of the Map Screen.

3. Select the feature type from the bottom of the map that you would like to add to the map (optional) 4. Enter the search text in the text box and tap Enter. You can search for: a. Addresses b. Grid references c. Latitude/Longitude d. UTM References 5. Tap the search result you want to add to the map. If its a new location it will be added as the selected point type.

Note: All searches (except from Addresses) are available offline without an internet connection.

3.4.1 Address

Examples: • Street Address (e.g. 1 Darley Rd, Manly) • Suburb (e.g. Manly) • Intersection (e.g. Darley Rd Marshall St) • State & Postcode (e.g. 2095 NSW)

Note: The address based search requires an internet connect to work.

3.4.2 Four Figure Grid Reference

Returns a list of the nearby matching four figure grid reference locations based on the users current location. As four figure grid references repeat every 100km, results are limited to up to 9 locations. A four figure grid reference has a low accuracy of 1km by 1km. Examples: • 3449 • 34 49 • 34-49 • GR3449

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3.4.3 Six Figure Grid Reference

Returns a list of the nearby matching six figure grid reference locations based on the users current location. A six figure grid reference has a medium accuracy of 100m by 100m. Examples: • 342492 • 342 492 • 342-492 • GR342492

3.4.4 Fourteen Figure Grid Reference

Returns a list of the nearby matching fourteen figure grid reference locations based on the users current location. A fourteen figure grid reference has a high accuracy of 1m by 1m. Examples: • 03424926257387 • 0342492 6257387 • 0342492-6257387 • GR0342492 6257387

3.4.5 Grid Reference

You can also search by grid reference with the UTM Zone and 100km diagraph. This is a unique location which refers to a single location on the Earth’s surface Examples: • 56H LH 424 573

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• 56H LH 424573 • 56HLH424573 where 56 is the UTM zone number, H is the UTM zone letter and LH is the 100km diagraph in this example If you don’t provide the UTM Zone, a list of the nearby matching locations will be returned based on your current location. Examples: • LH 424 573 • LH 424573 • LH424573 where LH is the 100km diagraph in this example

Note: As you can see from the examples above the space or dash between east and north digits is optional

3.4.6 Decimal Degrees (DD):

Latitude/Longitude expressed in decimal degrees. This is a unique location which refers to a single location on the Earth’s surface Examples: • [Latitude] [Longitude] • -33.81200 151.2987 • 33.81200S 151.2987W • S33.81200 W151.2987

3.4.7 Degrees Minutes (DM):

Latitude/Longitude expressed in degree minutes. This is a unique location which refers to a single location on the Earth’s surface Examples: • [Latitude] [Longitude] • -33 48 151 17 • 33 48S 151 17W • S33 48 W151 17 • -33 48.72 151 17.89 • 33 48.72S 151 17.89W

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• S33 48.72 W151 17.89

3.4.8 Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS):

Latitude/Longitude expressed in degree minute seconds. This is a unique location which refers to a single location on the Earth’s surface Examples: • [Latitude] [Longitude] • -33 48 15 151 17 22 • 33 48 15S 151 17 22W • S33 48 15 W151 17 22 • -33 48 15.11 151 17 22.34 • 33 48 15.11S 151 22.34W • S33 48 15.11 W151 22.34

3.4.9 UTM Reference

A UTM reference has a high accuracy of 1m x 1m. This is a unique location which refers to a single location on the Earth’s surface Examples: • [UTM Zone] [Easting] [Northing] • 56H 342492 6257387

3.5 Map Properties Screen

The Map Properties screen allows you to edit the metadata for your map.

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3.5.1 Map Name

Name of the current map.

3.5.2 Map Description

Additional description for a map. You can only edit the map description for private maps. This notes are included in the exported kml, kmz and gpx files.

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Deleted features will be displayed in the list; any feature can be undeleted through a swipe on the feature in the list.

3.6 Base Layers Screen

The Base Layers Screen lists all the available non Google base layers and the amount of storage space they’re occupy- ing on the device. Tapping a layer will instruct FireMapper to download tiles for that layer based on the area the map currently covers. FireMapper also downloads and stores the base layer as you view the map in the map screen. This is done for performance reasons and also improves offline availablity. Each base layer is stored as a folder as a Compact Cache V2 in the FireMapper documents directory.

3.6.1 Downloading Base Layers

1. On the map screen move the map to the region/area that you want to download

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2. Click the Options button in the top right corner of the map to open the Map Properties screen.

3. Click the Base Layers button.

4. Tap on the Base Layer(s) that you would like to download to the device. Only layers that are available for the current map extents can be downloaded.

5. The download may take a few minutes to complete. You can download multiple layers at the same time. FireMapper will download the tiles to the local device for the current extents. There is a limit on the num- ber of tiles that can be downloaded for each layer to limit the size of the download, especially for large areas. FireMapper will only download a few zoom level with a maximum of 800 per any one zoom level.

6. Wait for a download complete message before closing the base layer screen. If you close the base layer screen while the download is in progress, the download will be aborted.

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3.6.2 Deleting Base Layers

You may want to delete a base layer if you are running out of local storage on the device. You can also delete base layers generated from imported PDFs. 1. Tap the Options button in the top right corner of the map to open the Map Properties screen.

2. Tap the Base Layers button.

3. Swipe right to left on the base layer you want to delete.

4. Tap the red Delete Layer button on the right side base layer item.

5. Tap Delete Layer button on the dialog to delete the local copy of the base layer. This will free up any space used by the layer. You can not undo this operation!

3.6.3 Copying Base Layers

Copying Base Layers with FireMapper iOS and MacOS The base layers can be accessed from FireMapper iOS using a MacOS computer. This is useful if you want to copy base layers between devices. 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your MacOS computer.

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2. Open the Finder app on your MacOS computer.

3. Select your iOS device from the left side bar in Finder window.

4. Select the Files tab at the top right corner of the Finders window.

5. Select FireMapper application to view the list of base layers. Some of these base layers may be autogenerated by FireMapper as you view the map. Each base layer is stored as a compact cache v2. Ignore the inbox folder, this is a special folder for imported maps.

Copying Base Layers with FireMapper iOS and Windows PC The base layers can also be accessed from FireMapper iOS using a Windows PC using Apple iTunes application. 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Windows computer. 2. Open the iTunes app on your Windows computer. 3. Select the iPhone/iPad button near the top left of the iTunes window. 4. Click File Sharing, select an FireMapper in the list

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Note: The base layer functionally is not available on Android. We need to make a few changes as recent versions of Android Operating System no longer allow direct access to external storage.

3.7 Export Screen

The Export Screen lists all the available map export options. The export options will vary depending on the map content and if you have entered an organisational join key. Directions: 1. On the Map Screen tap the toolbox icon in the top right.

2. Tap the Export Button

3.7.1 Send Map As Email

Send map as an email message with the map in multiple file formats attached.

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This export option is recommended when sending map via email, as it includes multiple formats.

3.7.2 Export KML File

Exports the map as a KML file. This format is used by most GIS applications including Google Earth. FireMapper tries to format kml maps with similar line styles, however some line styles can not be reproduced in KML. KML only supports solid lines (not dotted or dashed).

3.7.3 Export GPX File

Exports the map as a GPX file. This format is used by most GIS applications.

3.7.4 Export Image File

Exports the map as an image file that can be used for viewing or printing. This format is useful as no additional software is required to open this file. The map image can be viewed on any mobile device or desktop.

3.7.5 Export Spreadsheet File

Exports all the points on the map as a CSV file. This export format only contains points. Lines, areas and photos are not included in this format. This format can be opened in most spreadsheet applications including Microsoft Excel, Open Office and Google Spreadsheets.

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3.7.6 Export GPS Photos

Exports all the GPS Photos from the map. The list of available options will depend on which applications are installed. This Export GPS Photos option is only available if the map contains gps photos.

3.8 User Profile Screen

The User Profile screen contains the settings for FireMapper. These settings are specific to your device.

Directions: 1. Scroll down to the bottom of the Main Menu Screen. 2. Tap the Change User Profile link.

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3. Click the Back Button to save changes

3.8.1 Organisation Access Code

Organisation Access Code is provided to users on an annual Enterprise subscription. This code can be used to enable the enterprise functionally and connect the application to your FireMapper Enterprise account. This is useful if you need to transfer maps from FireMapper Standard to your enterprise account. To connect to your organisation, enter the access code and tap enter to connect. This operation will required a internet connection to login.

Once you have provided a valid access code, FireMapper application will be configured the same as FireMapper Enterprise (different manual). https://firemapper-enterprise.readthedocs.io A FireMapper Enterprise Licence is required to enable additional functionally in FireMapper. • Real-time Map Sharing • Real-time Incident Feeds • Additional Map Symbology • Additional Base Layers • Location/Resource Sharing • Map Importing (GeoPDF, GPX, KML, KMZ) • Additional Export Formats (GeoPDF, KMZ, GeoJson, Zip) • Aviation Units (NM)

3.8.2 Default Email Destination

Default Email addresses to use when sending a email from FireMapper. This feature is useful if you are always sending email messages to the same user from FireMapper.

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3.8.3 Attach JPG Image

This option allows you to disable the generation of JPEG map images when using the Export As Map option. Generating JPEG images requires map tiles to be downloaded from the internet and slow down export times. This option is intended for Advanced Users only. Default is enabled.

3.8.4 Map Units

Measurement Units to use in the FireMapper application. Aviation units are only available in the FireMapper Enterprise.

3.8.5 Map Symbology

You can customise the symbology available in the map screen. This allows you to only have the symbology you commonly use available on the map, making it easier to find the point and line types you need quicky.

3.9 Map Symbology

FireMapper contains bush firefighting symbols that are commonly used in Australia, USA & Canada with support for: • National All Hazards Symbology Set • USA Interagency Wildfire Symbols • New Zealand Symbology • and more . . .

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Directions: 1. Tap the Edit Profile link on the bottom of the Main Menu screen 2. Tap the Map Symbology button on the User Profile screen 3. Map Symbology screen should appear. Select the symbol sets you would like to use

4. Tap the Back Arrow button to return.

3.9.1 Enable Symbol Set

Directions: 1. Tap on the green switch to Enable.

2. The symbol set will changed to an enabled state.

3. When you return to the Map View the symbol set will be visible in the map editor toolbar.

3.9.2 Disable Symbol Set

Directions: 1. Tap on the green switch to Disable

2. The symbol set will changed to a disabled (grayed out) state.

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3. When you return to the Map View the symbol set will no longer be visible in the map editor toolbar.

3.9.3 Symbology Sets

The following Map Symbology sets are built-in to the FireMapper Standard application. Standard

Aircraft

Aircraft (Proposed)

Assets

Boundaries

Fire Incident

Firefighting Operations

Fire Investigation

Fire Trails

Flight Plan

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Incidents

Hazard Reduction

Operations

Operations (Proposed)

SES Operations

Vehicle Locations

Vehice Locations Proposed

USA Wildfire (GSTOP)

New Zealand

Contact us, if you would like us to add additional symbology.

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3.10 Additional Information

3.10.1 Download FireMapper

FireMapper is available on iOS and Android clients. For other platforms, you can use FireMapper Portal in the web browser for viewing and editing maps. FireMapper Portal is available for Enterprise users only.

FireMapper iOS iOS Requirements: • Internal GPS Receiver - (Wi-Fi only iPads do not include an internal GPS, so they will not be able to show your location out in the bush! Only the cellular model of the iPad and iPhone include a GPS receiver). • 32GB Storage or higher - so there is sufficient storage for photos and offline maps. • Screen protector and case - to help protect the device. Avoid magnetic cases as this will affect the magnetic field sensor in the device. FireMapper Standard can be purchased directly from the iTunes store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/firemapper/id865028094 FireMapper Enterprise requires an annual Enterprise subscription to use: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/firemapper-for-enterprise/id1447064437

FireMapper Android

Android Requirements: • Good Internal GPS Receiver - cheap tablets usually do not include a GPS receiver. FireMapper Android can not be installed on devices without a GPS receiver. There is a lot of variety of GPS receivers across Android devices. Look for a tablet that supports multiple satellite constellations (e.g. GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS), as this devices provide a better location fix, and less likely to drop out. • Camera - cheap tablets sometimes do not include a camera. FireMapper can use the camera to capture geo- referenced photos. • Digital Compass - also known as a magnetic field sensor, or hall effect sensor. This allows the device to determine which compass direction it is facing. This is used by FireMapper to determine the direction of a captured photo and for navigating. Some phones and cheap tablets do not include this. • Screen protector and case - to help protect the device. Avoid magnetic cases as this will affect the magnetic field sensor in the device. If you can’t see/download FireMapper on the Google Play store, it’s likely that your device may not meet the minimum requirements (e.g. no gps receiver, no camera). FireMapper Standard can be purchased directly from the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firefrontsolutions.firemapper FireMapper Enterprise requires an annual Enterprise subscription to use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firefrontsolutions.firemapper.enterprise

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3.10.2 Frequently Asked Questions

Installing FireMapper on a new device

Transfering between iOS to Android or Android to iOS is not supported, and you will need to purchase another copy when changing operating systems/app stores or email addresses. This process only works for iOS to your new iOS device and Android to your new Android device. iOS Device -> iOS Device The same Apple ID email address that you used to install the first time and transfering between your iOS device to another iOS device. You must use the Apple ID in the app store across as your old device. 1. Open the App Store app 2. Tap the sign-in button or your photo at the top of the screen. 3. Tap Purchased. 4. Tap “Not on this [device]”. 5. Find FireMapper, then tap the download button (cloud icon with arrow) Android Device -> Android Device The same Google Play email address that you used to install the first time and transfering between your Android device to another Android device. You must use the same Google Play email address as your old device. 1. Open the “Play Store” app. 2. Select the “Menu” Android menu button icon located at the upper-left corner, then choose “My apps & games“. 3. Swipe to the left to get to the “Library” area. All the apps you ever downloaded will be listed here including paid apps. 4. Tap the “Install” button next to the FireMapper app.

Where can I download this Manual?

FireMapper Standard Online Version: https://firemapper.readthedocs.io PDF Version: https://firemapper.readthedocs.io/_/downloads/en/master/pdf/ FireMapper Enterprise Online Version: https://firemapper-enterprise.readthedocs.io PDF Version: https://firemapper-enterprise.readthedocs.io/_/downloads/en/master/pdf/

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Contact Us

4.1 Website

Find out more information about FireMapper on our website: https://www.firefront.com.au/

4.2 Email

Contact our Support Team: support [at] firefront.com.au General questions: contact [at] firefront.com.au All feedback is welcomed.

4.3 Facebook Page

We also have a Facebook page for the FireMapper application. Join us to stay upto date with the latest updates and features. http://www.facebook.com/FireMapperApp/ Facebook User Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/firemapper/

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