MCG Maps

Understand Fires, Maps, and Markers

Learn the three terms MCG Maps uses to organize incident map work.

What this explains

MCG Maps uses three clear terms: Fire, Map, and Marker.

The structure

IMAGE: /screenshots/fire-list.png | The MCG Maps Fires list showing one Fire with its Map and Marker totals | The Fires list provides the top-level incident view.

  1. A Fire is the incident context shown in MCG Maps.
  2. A Map is an imported incident GeoPDF associated with a Fire.
  3. A Marker is a point you place on a Map.

Expected result

You can move through the application using the same Fire, Map, and Marker terminology used throughout Help.

Limitations

Detailed import, location, Marker, and sharing procedures will be added when authoritative step-by-step product guidance is available.