Where to start
You can create a new incident report from two places:
- Click the New Incident quick action button on the Fire dashboard.
- From the menu, click Incidents, then click New incident at the top right of the list.
What happens next
Fire creates a draft incident with a fresh internal incident number and opens the form in edit mode. The left side of the screen shows the section list (starting with Incident Basics), and the right side shows the active section. You start with today's date filled in and one blank unit response row ready to go.
You do not need to finish in one sitting
The form saves automatically as you type. The save indicator at the top of the screen shows Saving while a change is being written, and Saved once it is on file. You can close the browser and come back later. The report stays in Draft status until you submit it for review.
Tip: gather your information first
Before you start, it helps to have your dispatch records, unit times, and any special details (fire investigation notes, patient info, hazmat data) nearby. The form will ask for specific times and details that are easier to enter when you are not searching for them mid-report.