Getting Started with the FireWorks Properties Module
Overview
The Properties module allows you to manage property-related activities across four key areas:
- Inspections: Schedule, track, and assign inspections.
- Pre-Plans: Assign and conduct pre-plan surveys.
- Properties List: Maintain property information.
- CommunityWorks: Process and respond to community requests.

Key Functionality
Each area provides specialized functionality to help you manage properties efficiently:
- Inspections: Create inspections, monitor violations, and assign by inspector, station, or apparatus.
- Pre-Plans: Schedule pre-plans on recurring cycles and track assignments.
- Properties List: Monitor properties and manage property information.
- CommunityWorks: Review citizen messages and process permit and inspection requests.
Properties List Display
The Properties List screen includes these important components:
- Risk Rating Icons: Marks properties according to their risk assessment.
- Filters: Filter properties by information, address, occupancy type, complex info, and assignment criteria.
- Saved Filters: Save frequently used filters for quick access.
- Expand: View basic details of properties, pre-plans, and investigations.
- Switch to Map View: View properties on a map for geographical planning.
Assignments Overview
Assignments screens are available in the Inspection and Pre-Plan modules for managing assignments.
You can modify the following details:
- Due Date
- Inspector
- Station
- Shift
- Apparatus
To edit assignments:
- Select assignments using the checkboxes.
- Choose your editing method:
- For single assignments: Edit directly in the row.
- For multiple assignments: Click the pencil icon next to the column header.
- Click Apply Changes to save.

For bulk updates, use the Mass Update button (this modifies ALL records in the current list).
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