July 2018

Welcome to whaT'S Up - news about the Technology Solutions Unit's work and our Forest, Fire Management applications (FFM Apps), including FireWeb, eMap, IRIS & EM Drive.
Where does the time go! From our last May 2018 edition, it's time again that we share whaT'S Up in TSU with you.

Fireweb Refresh Project 

The Fireweb Refresh Project Team has listened to your feedback and is updating and modernising Fireweb. You can log on to the Fireweb Refresh Test site via > http://portaluat.ffm.vic.gov.au/  Please note Google Chrome is the preferred browser.

For ongoing updates about the Fireweb Refresh Project, see Fireweb Refresh Project News.

Fuel Management System (FMS) June Workshop 

  On 13-14 June, multi-agency representatives from across the state gathered together in Healesville for a two-day workshop to discuss ideas and help re-validate requirements for a fuel management system. The workshop was brought together by DELWP's Fuel Management Coordination Unit (FMCU) and Technology Solutions Unit (TSU).
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Upgrades to eMap Fuel Management and Bushfire Sites  

As of the 2nd of July 2018, the eMap team have deployed some significant changes which are described in detail below. These changes are primarily so you can use eMap in any modern web browser.
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FMS Workshop

The FMS Workshop

whaT's been done


Resource Management Systems - DRaC  

  • The Rostering platform optimisation has occurred, which will positively impact users especially regional users on slower networks
  • Development has been reworked to speed up load times when changes are made 
  • Bug Fixes deployed to resolve regions not appearing on rosters and issue of Team Names duplicating when an additional role is added to the Team

eMap

  • eMap Fuel Management now has new editing tools
  • eMap Fuel Management:  some less commonly used map layers from 'Map Layers' have been migrated to 'Layer Catalogue'
  • eMap Fuel Management now requires approval please see the Fireweb | Mapping | General tab

FireWeb

  • Created APIs that the Alice Gower-led ForeSight (weather visualisation tool) can draw upon for pulling weather data.
  • Created a Web Service, necessary to cope with importing DELWP HR data from the new Success Factors system, in place of the old/existing BMS system. This will ensure business continuity re. TSU systems being able to continue providing accurate copies of selected DELWP Employee data.
  • FERN: Minor changes to the security with which FERN (Fire Emergency Role Nomination) data can be added/edited.
  • Burns & Works: a long list of changes have been made to the Burns & Works module, predominantly:
    (a) addition of multiple new fields required for the CFA to record priority burns in our system
    (b) creation of new FireWeb Role to permit that data entry and assigning of that role to selected CFA users.
  • Updating of Reports to ensure 18/19 variants exist (underway and on-going work)

Fireweb Refresh

  • FFM Regions | District home pages now clearly indicate which widgets are "locked" from editing (controlled by a higher login role, to ensure continuity of widgets across pages)
  • The Safety & Wellbeing module now reflects real content (as per Fireweb production)
  • Tabs now presented as menu sub-choices, for ease of viewing on mobile platforms (Smart Phone /tablet)

Feedback


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whaT's coming up


Fuel Management System (FMS)

  • The project team is:
    - working with FMCU on the initial design for the new systems based on the inputs received from the workshop.
    - developing a detailed project plan with information on release plans, key milestones and governance arrangement for the new system.
    - Watch this space for information on future releases!

Resource Management Systems - DRaC 

  • Improvements on importing HR data

FireWeb

  • Focus for Sprint 27 (9 July - 27 July) is on ensuring Business As Usual continuity for the coming fire season, and centres around:
  • Improving FireWeb's performance - e.g. increasing speed of searches, for eg. medical record list and Contacts page
  • Handling the changed feeds of Project Firefighter applications' data - for GFF and Rappel/Hover Exit positions - so they appear correctly in FireWeb and related apps.
  • Completing work to import DELWP HR data from the new Success Factors system.
  • Continuing work to provide feeds of weather data to the Predictive Services team, allowing ongoing development of the ForeSight application.

Did you know!

TSU Release Notes and Comms
TSU now have a dedicated page for all our release notes and communications. To keep a track of all the changes and updates we make click here!                                                                                                      

Thank You

  • Thanks to Regional staff for welcoming reception regarding Fireweb Refresh project, and for continuing input on what they want in the new system.
    - Fireweb Refresh Product Owner Phil Pringuer 
  • Thank you to all who participated in the recent FMS workshop on 13-14 June. - from the FMS Team Leader Arun Pandiyan

About Us

Click here to find more about TSU

Our vision is to create innovative technology solutions that deliver business value and enable a mobile workforce. Technology Solutions Unit (TSU), is part of the Capability and Logistics Branch, Infrastructure and Resources Division, Forest, Fire and Regions Group, within DELWP. 

TSU creates in-house applications to enable Forest, Fire and Regions Group (FFRG) and its partner agencies to collaborate and manage information for emergency events and risk management. FFM Applications are the primary source of integrated emergency and risk management information.

 

TSU key responsibilities:

  • Deliver fit-for-purpose technology and systems to meet Forest, Fire and Regions and the emergency management sector requirements
  • Coordinate the development of new tools across Forests, Fire and Regions Group
  • Provide geospatial systems, development, data management and analysis to support Forest, Fire and Regions and the emergency management sector requirements
  • Manage radio communications systems to support Forest, Fire and Regions and the broader emergency management sector requirements
  • Collaborate with Corporate Services and fire and emergency management agencies in the delivery of communications and information systems.

 

TSU is Agile

TSU follows the principles of Agile methodology. This means we are flexible and move swiftly to bring your suggestions to fruition, through adaptive planning, early delivery and continuous improvement.

Our Agile Values

  • Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
  • Working software over comprehensive documentation
  • Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
  • Responding to change over following a plan

While we see value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.

When you send us an idea, we collect them in what’s known as a backlog – a list of work for prioritisation based on business value. We have one Product Owner per app, who are empowered to make decisions relating to the direction of our applications, and solely accountable for the success of our products.

All suggestions are prioritised based on business value. The Product Owner will contact you to ensure we meet requirements once it reaches the top of the backlog.

Feel free to contact us to discuss the progress of your request. You might like to come and discuss your ideas in person with the Product Owner.

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2 thoughts on “July 2018”

  1. Hi there,
    I currently sit in FSW District acting as Snr FFM – Emergency and Preparedness. My question is around the District pages on Go Firefighter versus the new Fireweb refresh which has District Pages as well.
    * The intent for the FSW was to move a large proportion of our documents to the Go firefighter District Page this year.
    – Does the new Fireweb refresh duplicate/make redundant these pages?
    – If so, what are timelines?
    I suppose I am after some clarity as I have seen no guidance around this and both Pages seem to deliver exactly the same thing.

  2. Hi Simon – fair point – and one we (TSU / the business) likely need to think more on.

    In FireWeb Refresh, the District (and Region) pages consist of:
    * ‘widgits’ summarising major info – e.g. counts of fires, burns, resources deployed etc. – tailored that District / Region
    * another ‘widgits’ strip – letting you control which links to other apps you want – e.g. EM-Drive, EMV site, eMap etc.
    * a News section – which you can use for whatever announcements, connections to documents, contacts summaries etc. you want
    * a Weather widgit tailored to that location
    * a rough draft of FDI info

    I suspect there’s some overlap with Go Firefighter (Tarnook?) with respect to which DOCUMENTS get displayed.
    i.e. we’d see ALL docs being stored in our systems; with the ability to mark SOME of them for access via Tarnook.

    So FireWeb Refresh would let you view the superset; Tarnook would give on-ground firefighters quick access to a subset (operationally useful docs / maps).

    Likely need to talk more with Allyn Norman re. minimising duplication between systems – but he’s currently on leave.

    Appreciate the feedback – get back to me directly if you need more.
    Don’t yet have all the answers – but happy to discuss further.

    phil

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