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Situation Awareness and Collaboration Tool

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​SCOUT Logo​The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)—​in association with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and through a strategic partnership with the Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate (DHS S&T)—acquired the Next-Generation Incident Command System (NICS) software for use by California’s emergency services professionals. The California deployment of the NICS software is called Situation Awareness and Collaboration Tool (SCOUT). SCOUT provides an information sharing environment to facilitate operational and tactical collaboration among California emergency responders and interagency situational awareness for local, tribal, state, and federal partners for small to extreme scale homeland security incidents, such natural disasters, technological hazards, intentional attacks, and human-caused emergencies.

SCOUT is being rolled out in three phases through 2018. Phase 1 launched in April 2016 and includes agencies already participating in the NICS pilot. Phase 2 is estimated to begin in early 2017 and will be a controlled expansion to additional interested and eligible agencies. Phase 3 is scheduled for mid/late 2018 and will open to all interested and eligible agencies. Movement into each phase will be assessed on system and operational stability and performance.

Updated program and registration information will be posted here throughout each phase.

For more detailed information, please contact scout@caloes.ca.gov.

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SCOUT Transitioning to Phase 3https://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2019_04 SCOUT Transitioning to Phase 3 Announcement_Final.pdfSCOUT Transitioning to Phase 3SCOUT Executive Committee approved transitioning to Phase 3 of the original SCOUT deployment plan during their March 5th meeting. Phase 3 is the final deployment phase and opens SCOUT participation to to all eligible agencies in California.SCOUT, Situation Awareness and Collaboration Tool (SCOUT) 5/30/2019 9:34:42 PM
SCOUT Transitioning to Phase 2 Announcementhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/SCOUT Transitioning to Phase 2 Announcement.pdfSCOUT Transitioning to Phase 2 AnnouncementAs of August 2017, SCOUT has transitioned to Phase 2 of the deployment plan in which select agencies will be invited to join the program. Reference the Phase 2 Announcement for details.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:52 PM
SCOUT Sustainable Funding Model Announcementhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2018 SCOUT Sustainable Funding Model Announcement.pdfSCOUT Sustainable Funding Model AnnouncementExplains the SCOUT Sustainable Funding Model and earliest effective date.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:57 PM
SCOUT Basic User Traininghttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2017_SCOUT Basic User Training.pptxSCOUT Basic User TrainingBasic user training cirriculum for certified SCOUT instructors.SCOUT Information4/26/2017 7:00:23 PM
Import/Export Quick Guide for the SCOUT GIS Userhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2017_06 Import-Export Quick Guide for the SCOUT GIS User.pdfImport/Export Quick Guide for the SCOUT GIS UserThe Import/Export Quick Guide provides helpful information on how to successfully import and export data within SCOUT, including known issues and tips and tricks for finicky files.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:57 PM
New SCOUT Training Environment Announcementhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2017_05 SCOUT Training Environment Announcement.pdfNew SCOUT Training Environment AnnouncementAnnouncement for the new SCOUT Training Environment and Training Environment instructions for SCOUT Administrators.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:57 PM
New Registration Workflow Bulletinhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2017_05 New Registration Workflow Bulletin.pdfNew Registration Workflow BulletinDescribes the new workflow to request a SCOUT user account.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:57 PM
2017 SCOUT Charterhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2017 SCOUT Charter_signed.pdf2017 SCOUT CharterThe SCOUT Charter establishes the Situation Awareness and Collaboration Tool (SCOUT) Partnership for the State of California and provides the governance structure for managing the statewide usage of the SCOUT platform.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:57 PM
SCOUT FAQ Sheethttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_12 SCOUT FAQ Sheet.pdfSCOUT FAQ SheetSCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:57 PM
SCOUT iOS Mobile App Quick Guidehttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_09_07 SCOUT iOS Mobile App Quick Guide.pdfSCOUT iOS Mobile App Quick GuideThe iOS Mobile App Quick Guide provides information on the app's core capabilities, how to download, configure and use the app, and important information on known limitations.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:57 PM
SCOUT Operational & Technical Support Planhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_08 SCOUT Support Plan.pdfSCOUT Operational & Technical Support PlanThis document defines the operational & technical support plan for SCOUT use in the State of California. SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
SCOUT Issue Escalation Matrixhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_08 SCOUT Issue Escalation Matrix_Final.pdfSCOUT Issue Escalation MatrixThe Issue Escalation Matrix provides guidance to SCOUT Administrators on how to properly assess, prioritize and submit technical support issues.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
DHS S&T Memorandum_NICS Operational Transitionhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_06_23 DHS ST Memorandum_ NICS Operational Transition.pdfDHS S&T Memorandum_NICS Operational TransitionDHS Science & Technology First Responders Group announces the transition of NICS to an operational capability for emergency responders in California, Victoria Australia, and the Federal Geospatial Information Infrastructure (Fall 2016).SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
SCOUT Available for Incident Management Bulletinhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_06 SCOUT Available for Incident Management Bulletin.pdfSCOUT Available for Incident Management BulletinThe Bulletin provides important information to orient former NICS users to SCOUT.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
SCOUT Concept of Operationshttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_04_25 SCOUT Concept of Operations.pdfSCOUT Concept of OperationsConcept of Operations for how to utilize the SCOUT platform in California.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
Phase 1 Agency Registration Instructionshttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_04_18 Phase 1 Agency Registration Instructions.pdfPhase 1 Agency Registration InstructionsSCOUT registration instructions for Phase 1 Agency Administrators.SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
SCOUT Transition Workshop Flyerhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_03 SCOUT Transition Workshop Flyer.pdfSCOUT Transition Workshop FlyerSCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
SCOUT Transition Workshop Presentationhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_03 SCOUT Transition Workshop Brief_for distribution.pdfSCOUT Transition Workshop PresentationSCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:56 PM
SCOUT Announcement Letterhttps://www.caloes.ca.gov/RegionalOperationsSite/Documents/2016_02_26 NICS to SCOUT Announcement.pdfSCOUT Announcement LetterOES Director Mark S. Ghilarducci and CALFIRE Director Ken Pimlott announce the Situation Awareness & Collaboration Tool (SCOUT).SCOUT Information6/17/2019 8:05:55 PM

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