Pre-incident plans can be created for large complexes such as schools, universities, apartment complexes, shopping centers, industrial facilities, and recreational facilities and a series of detailed plans can then be created for each building within the complex. In addition, individual pre-incident plans can be created outside of a complex for an individual building.

Pre-Incident complex (optional)

Pre-Incident complexes can be created for large commercial developments, institutional campuses, apartment complexes and so on. The complexes are used to group all subsequent plans and provide a single point of contact for the location if necessary.

To add a new complex, complete the following steps:

1. Start an edit session.
2. In the Create Features window, select a pre-incident complex polygon feature template.
3. Draw the new pre-incident complex.
4. Fill in the feature attribute for the new pre-incident complex polygon.
5. Save your edits.

Pre-Incident plan

Pre-Incident plans can be created for smaller commercial developments, institutional buildings, apartment buildings and so on. The plans describe the site and contain structural information along with contact information for given location.

To add a new plan, complete the following steps:

1. Start an edit session.
2. In the Create Features window, select a pre-incident plan polygon feature template.
3. Draw the new pre-incident plan.
4. Fill in the feature attribute for the new pre-incident plan polygon.
5. Save your edits.

First due information

First due information represents information critical to the first arrival fire company or law enforcement official. Generally, this includes alarm panels, building access locations, fire suppression systems, key boxes and hazards. Each first due feature shares the same Plan Number value as the surrounding pre-incident plan.

To add first due information, complete the following steps:

1. Start an edit session.
2. In the Table of Contents window, select the first due information group layer.
3. In the Create Features window, select a first due information feature template.
4. Draw the pre-incident feature and continue adding features as necessary.
5. Fill in the feature attribute for the new pre-incident features.
6. Save your edits.

Building and site information

Building and site information represents subsequent information about the building that may be critical as an incident escalates in severity. Generally, this includes building interior layouts, any photo or videos of the building interior, access hazards, utility shutoffs, detectors, etc. Each first due feature shares the same Plan Number value as the surrounding pre-incident plan.

To add building and site information, complete the following steps:

1. Start an edit session.
2. In the Table of Contents window, select the building and site information group layer.
3. In the Create Features window, select a building and site information feature template.
4. Draw the pre-incident feature and continue adding features as necessary.
5. Fill in the feature attribute for the new pre-incident features.
6. Save your edits.

Response information

Response information represents incident strategy and specific tactical actions along with supporting information needed when responding to an incident at the building or complex. Generally, this includes sector designations, process notes, staging areas, evacuation routes, and so on. Each response feature shares the same Plan Number value as the surrounding pre-incident plan.

To add response information, complete the following steps:

1. Start an edit session.
2. In the Table of Contents window, select the response information group layer.
3. In the Create Features window, select a response information feature template.
4. Draw the pre-incident feature and continue adding features as necessary.
5. Fill in the feature attribute for the new pre-incident features.
6. Save your edits.