Creating an Operation
Admin-only. From the Projects screen, tap + New Operation and the Setup Wizard walks you through four quick steps. Done in under a minute.
The Four Steps
1. Name Your Operation
Pick something specific. "Fire" is not a name — "Settlers Valley Fire" or "NF-Cacapon 2026-04-18" is. When you've got multiple ops stacked up, a clear name saves confusion.
2. Pick the Operation Type
Choose from Wildland Fire, Search & Rescue, Recovery, Tactical, or General. This sets sensible defaults — which pin types are enabled, what overlays load, what the report template looks like. You can change any of it later in Settings.
3. Set the Starting Location
Where the map centers when anyone opens it. Usually you tap Use current GPS and you're done. If you're preparing an op in advance, you can search for an address or tap on a map.
4. Set Access (PINs)
Optionally create a User PIN and a Viewer PIN. Anyone who signs in with those PINs gets that role. You can leave them blank for now and add them later from Settings. Some ops never use PINs — just share links directly.
You don't have to finish the wizard in one sitting. Tap close, come back anytime, pick up where you left off. The operation stays in draft until you complete setup.
What Happens After Setup
Once the wizard's done, you're dropped straight onto the map. Zoom, drop your first pin, and you're working. If other people need access, pull up the share sheet (covered in Sharing).