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Fire Applications Support

Fire Incident Mapping Tools

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SOFTWARE TYPE:
Fire Incident Mapping Tools (FIMT) is an extension for ArcGIS ArcMap versions 10.x,  9.x,  and originally in 8.3.

Contact Information:

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments, and/or update suggestions.

FAM Support Helpdesk
NWCG
Fire Applications Helpdesk
IIA IBM Level 1 Helpdesk
helpdesk@dms.nwcg.gov
866-224-7677
360-326-6002

Additional support:

John Varner
USDA Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
jvarner@fs.fed.us
303-275-5019

Sean Triplett
USDA Forest Service
Fire and Aviation Management
setriplett@fs.fed.us
208-387-5284

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Overview Information:

FIMT Briefing Document

Publications, Articles, etc.

PURPOSE:
The intent of this software is to be a supportive tool for the assistance in the creation and management of geographic data and to produce maps for the specific reason of supporting Wildland Fire Incidents. This software fully complies with the Incident Command System (ICS), the GIS Standard Operating Procedures (GSTOP), and the GIS Specialist (GISS) position duties.

System Administration privilege is needed to install and uninstall this software. Further information can be found in the Release Notice below.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This software has been extensively tested and has been found to be safe to install and use on Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP (preferably XP) and Windows 7.

QUESTIONS:

When will a version for ArcGIS 10 be released?   After many issues, FIMT v10 is NOW released.  See below.  Please note, there are issues with compatibility with other ArcGIS versions.

Do the current FIMT tools work with ArcMap 9.3 / 9.3.1 ?   NO. Version 9.2.1.8 works with 9.2 SP3 and 9.3.x    Version 10.0.0.11 does not work on any version prior to ArcGIS v10.x.

What is the correct version to use on an incident?   For the 2011 fire season, both versions are supported, but there were issues until August 17th on the release of a version for ArcGIS 10.  Please feel free to use any version with the understanding of how it affects other parties / relieving teams.

If the tools work in v10, what issues might arise if you have users in v9.3 working on the same GeoDataBase?   The incident GeoDataBase needs to be created with the v9.3 software.  The v10 software can edit a v9.3 GDB. However, the reverse is not true.  V9.3 cannot edit / view a v10 GDB.

Does version 9.3.0.9 / 10.0.0.11 work with Vista or Windows 7?   So far, all tests appear to work on both operating systems. However, the install instructions are different. User must right click on install package and choose "Load as Administrator."

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ArcGIS 10:

Note: Please check to confirm FIMT stylesets are loaded after install.  If missing, uninstall and reinstall.  This has happened on some installs.  Standard install will locate stylesets at:

C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\Styles

File names are:

            FIMT Fire Mapping BW.style

            FIMT Fire Mapping.style

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ArcGIS 9.3.1:

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ArcGIS 9.2:

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ArcGIS 9.1:

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ArcGIS 9.0:

  • Download files:

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ArcGIS 8.5:

  • Download files:
    • Release Notice: FIMT_050719_rn_903.rtf, June 20, 2005
    • Install file: FIMT9_setup.zip, July 20, 2005
    • FIMT Users Guide, V9.0.3, July 20, 2005 (will require having admin privileges to install)
    • Tutorial Zip file: FIMT_v903_tutorial.zip
    • FIMT Quick Reference Guide, July 20, 2005

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Version 9.0.5.1 Data to Version 9.2.0.4

The latest version of the software has a lot of upgrades to the software to meet ICS GIS Standard Operating Procedures (GSTOP). This has caused the software to not be able to open the previous versions geodatabase files. The attached document describes how to load a new incident.

Install file:  FIMT PGDB Update Utility, (.exe file), Aug 2, 2007 (will require having admin privileges to install)

 FIMT Update Utility Directions, Aug 3, 2007

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Version 9.0.5.1 Data to Version 9.2.0.2

The latest version of the software has a lot of upgrades to the software to meet ICS GIS Standard Operating Procedures (GSTOP). This has caused the software to not be able to open the previous versions geodatabase files. The attached document describes how to load a new incident.

Install file:  FIMT PGDB Update Utility, (.exe file), 8⁄2⁄2007 (will require having admin privileges to install)

 FIMT Update Utility Directions, 8⁄3⁄2007

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Version 9.0.3 Data to Version 9.0.5.1

The latest version of the software has a lot of upgrades to the software to meet ICS GIS Standard Operating Procedures (GSTOP). This has caused the software to not be able to open the previous versions geodatabase files. The attached document describes how to load a new incident.

Install File: FIMT 903 2 9051, August 1, 2006

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XY Domain Update

For versions 1.83, 9.0.3, 9.0.5.1 there is a file that assists in setting up the spatial domain for the geodatabase when created. Over the years, there have been a lot of new projections provided in the software. This download provides instructions and new file to update the lookup file.  Since ArcGIS 9.2 and FIMT version 9.2.0.2 the need for this file is gone due to high precision geodatabase coordinate space.

New File: XY Domain.dat, (.dat file), April 7, 2006 – replacement file

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Site updated August 23, 2011