RedAlert™ User Manuals
RedAlert™ Systems can integrate over 50 modules. Refer to your system proposal for a complete listing. These documents are updated regularly as changes are made to the system.
RedAlert™ User Manuals are for customers that are current with their support maintenance contracts. Call (800) 787-6446 for the user name and password required to access the documents. Custom designed sections of your system are not reflected in the core manuals listed here. Please call for access to custom documentation.
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| Chapter | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01A | Startup Manual | To start RedAlert, simply click on the RedAlert icon. Getting started with the RedAlert environment. |
| 01B | General Usage | This chapter describes the basic usage functions for the RedAlertTM Fire Department Management System. An overview of how modules function in general, and how the environment is organized. |
| 01C | Additional Setup | This chapter describes in detail all of the menu choices found below the main menu choice System. It also describes how to setup some of the general features found in the RedAlertTM System. Additional setup for the WindowsTM environment is also described. |
| 01E | Computer Fact Page | This record is specific for each fire department. Everything we need to know to serve you better. |
| 01H | Update procedure | This chapter describes the procedure for downloading your specific update utility file that will be used to update your RedAlertTM Fire Department Management System. |
| 01J | Web Connecting for Support | Section describes how to use the internet for support. |
| 01K | Database Backup and Recovery | Backup procedures for dBase and Client/Server. |
| 02A | Fire Incident Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the Fire Incident Reporting Module. You must have Incident Setup rights to perform any of these tasks. |
| 02B | Fire Incident Usage | This manual describes in detail how to use the Fire Incident Reporting Module. |
| 02C4 | NFIRS 4.0 Version | This manual describes in detail the different fields included with the NFIRS 4.0 Version Incident Report. |
| 02CNY | New York Version | This manual describes in detail the different fields included with the New York State Incident Report. |
| 02D | NFIRS 5.0 Incident Reporting | Overview of NFIRS 5.0 form, including field descriptions for the Basic form (NFIRS 1). |
| 03A | Personnel Setup | How to set up the Personnel Module. |
| 03B | General Personnel Usage | General Usage of the Personnel Module. |
| 03C | Picture and Documents | How to use the membership ID, and document system. |
| 04A | Non Incident Seup | Setup of the Non Incident Module. Drills, Meetings, Work Details and more. |
| 04B | Non Incident Usage | General usage for the Non Incident module. |
| 04C | Drill Usage | General usage for the Drills segment of the Non Incident Module. Do not confuse them with instructional training that occurs infrequently. |
| 05A | Training Setup | Setup of the Training module. |
| 05B | Training Usage | General Usage for the Training module. |
| 06A | EMS Setup | Setup for the EMS module. |
| 06B | EMS Usage | General Usage for the EMS module. |
| 06C | Standard EMS Usage | Description of a standard layout EMS module screen. Field and environment descriptions. |
| 07A | Attendance System | This chapter covers the multiple methods of taking attendance for Fire Incidents, EMS Incidents, Drills, Work Details, Meetings, Standbys, and Misc Events, Training History. |
| 08A | Service Setup | Service Awards setup functions. |
| 08B | Service Awards Usage Document | Using the Service Awards module. How to generate different types of Service Awards reports. |
| 08C | Service Awards Work Sheet and Quest | Departments fill this out. Includes all parameters regarding Service Awards and Point Systems. |
| 12A | Scheduling Setup | Setup of the Scheduling module. |
| 12B | Scheduling Usage | Usage functions for the Personnel Scheduling module. |
| 12D | Paid Scheduling Work Sheet | Scheduling Work Sheet for determining layout and codes. |
| 13A | Daily Log Setup | Setup functions for the Daily Log. |
| 13B | Daily Log Usage | General usage for the Daily Log module. |
| 14A | Hydrant Setup | Setup functions for the Hydrant module. |
| 14B | Hyrant Usage | General usage functions for the Hydrant module. |
| 15A | Property Setup | Setup functions for the Property/Preplan module. |
| 15B | Property Usage | General usage for the Property/Preplan module. |
| 15C | Standard Property Entry Form | How the standard form is used when entering data. |
| 15E | Property and Dispatch Setup Questions | This manual describes in detail what needs to be created by you in order for Alpine Software to develop the custom screens and printouts used in the Property and CAD modules. The more organized the initial layout is, the better the final layout will be. |
| 16A | Dispatch Setup | Setup functions for the CAD environment. |
| 16B | Dispatch Operation | Overview, how to use the CAD environment. Methods for dispatching a call. |
| 16C | Dispatch Command Screen | Form, function and usage of the Dispatch Command Screen. |
| 16E | Dispatch Questionaire for Codes | This questionaire provides an outline and several work sheets for collecting information used in setting up the dispatch system. Infomation will be used by Alpine to develop and deploy your CAD software. |
| 16F | DCS 5.0 Setup | This manual explains how to setup version 5.0 of the Dispatch Command Screen for use. |
| 16G | DCS 5.0 General Usage | An overview of the general usage of the Dispatch Command Screen version 5.0. |
| 17A | Bulletin Board Setup | This user manual describes how to configure a work station to function as a bulletin board and Truck Bay Monitor. It also shows how to change the displays. |
| 18A | HazMat Usage | This manual describes how to use the Hazardous Material database. |
| 19A | Marquee Sign Usage | This manual describes how to setup the your system to display messages on the marquee message signs. |
| 19B | Marquee Message Sign Usage | Section describes in detail how to use the marquee message sign. |
| 20A | Mapping Setup | This chapter describes in detail how to setup the mapping system. You must already have the ESRI Shape files loaded on the machine. |
| 20B | Mapping Usage | This chapter describes in detail how to use the GIS Mapping module to display the incident location. There are several different methods of accessing the Map. |
| 21A | Inventory Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the inventory system. The inventory management program is broken up into four basic sections: General, SCBA, Hose, and Apparatus. |
| 21B | Inventory Usage | This chapter describes in detail how to utilize the General Inventory Module. There are several ways to enter data in to general inventory: |
| 22A | SCBA Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Module. You must have Inventory Setup rights to perform any of these tasks. |
| 22B | Scba Usage | This manual describes in detail how to use the SCBA Inventory module. |
| 23A | Apparatus Setup | Sections describes how to setup the apparatus module. |
| 23B | Apparatus Usage | Section describes how to use the apparatus module, maintenance and inspection system. |
| 24A | Hose Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the Hose Module. You must have Inventory Setup rights to perform any of these tasks. |
| 24B | Hose Usage | This manual describes in detail how to use the Hose Module. |
| 25A | Caller ID Interface Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the Caller ID Interface. |
| 25B | E911 Interface Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the E911 Interface. |
| 25C | E911 or Caller ID Usage | This manual describes in detail how to use the Caller ID and E911 Interface. |
| 26A | Inspection Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the Inspections and Violation System. |
| 26B | Inspection Usage | This chapter describes in detail how to use the RedAlertTM Inspections/Violations Module. These components make up a powerful records management system designed to organize, store, and report on Inspections/Violations data. |
| 27A | Fund Drive Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the Fund Drive system. The Fund Drive module is highly customized and usually setup by Alpine personnel. |
| 27B | Fund Drive Usage | This manual describes in detail how to use the Fund Drive system. It assumes that your address data has been approved for use. |
| 28A | Siteplan Setup | Describes in detail how to setup the Address Site Plan Management System. |
| 28B | Siteplan Usage | This chapter describes in detail how to use the Graphical Site Plan module. Refer to Chapter 28A on how to add, attach, delete and link site plans to each address. |
| 29A | Security Setup and Usage | This manual describes in detail how to setup your system security. Access can be granted or restricted for an unlimited number of users. Every module has several different options for securing data. |
| 30A | Custom Reporting System | Describes how to create a basic custom report. Also describes how to use the Custom Report Repository. |
| 33A | Inventory Bar Coding Setup | This manual describes in detail how to setup the Inventory Bar Coding system. |
| 33B | Inventory Bar Coding Usage | Describes how to use the Bar Coding System and the Percon PT 2000. |
| 33C | Bar Coding Specification | Describes the Bar Coding System |
| 41A | Voter Registration Module | How to setup and use the RedAlert Voter Registration System. |