BLM has also standardized on 9.3.1 for this fire season. Due to all the differences in the new version, I wouldn't even attempt to bring a machine with Arc10...
With my new FS-issued HP laptop not having a 9-pin serial port, I'm wondering what others have done/used to ensure they can connect with non-USB GPS units....
*In the words of the NWCG Geospatial Task Group:* * * *http://gis.nwcg.gov/documents/gtgdocuments/GTG_Newsletter_Spring_2010.pdf* * * *ArcGIS 10.0 *- is...
We have also had good success with the USB to serial converters although some buying teams don't like to purchase them. Might not be a bad idea to add one or...
It's been a busy fire season so far in Kern County. This year is the first year we've also utilized our I.M.U. (Incident Mapping Unit). It's been to the...
Richard, In NC we have an annual survey on printing, data distribution, and other GIS costs. This is mostly related to county government operations where the...
Has anyone given presentations for local GIS folks working at EOCs or for the local jurisdiction on working with IMTs? I am thinking about situations when the...
I am wondering where the feds are on implementation of ArcGIS 10. Will it be used this summer at fires? If so, how does the mapbook generator work compared to...
Last years version of FIMT 9.3.0.9 was a total rewrite written in C# .Net. - converted from VB6 code. It is not totally compatible with ArcGIS 10. However,...
Hello Group, RedZone Software has 4 job positions available in our new San Diego office. These positions are for perfect for a GISS who is looking to get out...
Hello, This is Zeke Lunder - former GIS Manager at NorthTree Fire GIS. NorthTree Enterprises is reorganizing, and getting out of the incident mapping business....
Hello folks, What are the ways you reach out to the public (with PIO approval of course)? This can be for any level of fire- type one to local single agency...
I think an important follow-up question is, have any of your public information/outreach activities required additional GIS staff on incidents?, and if so, how...
I only received on reply to my query (which was sent to the group). I thought I'd send this out as something to look at. Here is an example of a map- done by...
Everyone- please provide feedback... did GSTOP ever help you? do you like things? are there missing essential maps that you do now all the time that you didn't...
We are looking for a qualified GISS for the SOCAL Team 2 (Type 2) team. Please contact me at suzbill95@... if you are interested. Thanks, Suzann (GISS-T)...
I'm particularly excited about these two products currently: http://geonode.org/ http://mapbox.com Since they're both Open source, the startup costs are lower...
I happened to get this in my inbox today and thought I'd share (in case you haven't seen it...) 2011 Fire Season Webinar Wednesday May 18th 12 Noon Pacific, 1...
Greetings, I am working with the forest fire fighters in my state and was asked for a recommendation of a tablet PC to take into the field with them. Does...
We use Toughbooks for law enforcement officers. My own experience is that the screens are a bit small, but they will run ArcMap 9.3.1. Some of our more...
Dear All GISS member, First, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Apibarl Bunchongraksa, now working in Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. I just...
The Fire Incident Mapping Tools (FIMT) is released for ArcGIS 10. Please follow the link below for the download. The install instructions are part of the...
Refer to GeoPDF_Maps_For_iPhone_And_iPad.pdf in the Files section of the GISS_group of the yahoo groups for a doc describing the production and deployment of...
Common Operating Picture What is a Common Operating Picture (COP)? A Common Operating Picture is a single identical display of relevant operational information...
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Anyone have some feedback for one of our field foresters? My rec-grade knowledge drops off after the 62 and 76 series. -- Andrew D. Bailey, GIS Coordination...
This document should be helpful to help converting an ArcGIS 9.x DS Mapbook to 10.x Data Driven Pages MapBook. The biggest thing is you do not lose your...
