Progress Update Jason Branz Joelle Hulbert ARB PFIRS

Progress Update Jason Branz Joelle Hulbert

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Current Status n PFIRS is fully operational – https: //secure. arb. ca. gov/pfirs n PFIRS’ n Recent Advantages Developments n System Test and Feedback n Next Steps

PFIRS’ Advantages n Security – Secure Servers § keeps unauthorized individuals from viewing information – Redundant System is continually backed up § No data is lost if your computer goes down – Able to track activity on SMPs via time stamp n Easy to Access Data from Anywhere – Just Log in and Go!

Recent Developments n Redesigned User Interface – Increased Functionality – Easier to Use n Sort Active Burns By Agency – Front Map n Upload Multiple Burn Units from Spreadsheet n Automatic Email Notifications

System Test n Started September 2007 n Lake Tahoe Air Basin – Eleven Land Managers and Air Districts – Thirty People have used PFIRS during the test n Tester’s Feedback – Largely Positive – Instrumental in clarifying needs of districts and land managers – Gave the opportunity to work through undiscovered issues

Next Steps (1 of 2) n ALM previously had PFIRS Steering Committee n Coordination with ALM will be vital as we consider – Further expansion of testing § In the same air districts § Into new air districts – Release of PFIRS later this year § Method and course of release

Next Steps (2 of 2) n Developments and Coordination with Bluesky will be in Phase II – Starting in 2008 n Continued improvement of PFIRS depends on users input – Please let us know what you think of it!

For more information, please contact: Joelle Hulbert PFIRS Project Manager jhulbert@arb. ca. gov 916. 322. 7456