OVERVIEW This user guide is meant to provide some helpful information on how to use, interact with, and navigate
the various tools and features contained in the Department’s Microsoft Power BI dashboards. While the
Center for Fire Analytics, Intelligence and Research tries to develop each dashboard with a consistent
look, feel, and functionality, not all dashboards will contain the same features (given the breadth of user
needs and data types). If you have any questions or need assistance with navigating a dashboard, please
feel free to reach out to the Center for Fire Analytics, Intelligence and Research via our general service
email address (osfm.data@osfm.oregon.gov).
1.1 System View Selector
Allows you to adjust the size and/or contrast of the dashboard to a resolution that best fits the viewer’s
screen or preference.
1.2 Filter Reset Button
Clicking on the ‘eraser’ icon will reset all filters, slicers, and view selections to the default view (i.e., no
filters, slicers, and/or view selections).
1.3 Main Slicer Panel Button
Clicking on the ‘funnel’ icon will reveal a popout panel containing the main dataset attributes (context)
that are applicable to all visualizations contained in the dashboard. Slicers can be used to filter the
visualizations to display information based on specific attributes in an interactive manner. They allow the
user to easily and reliably ‘ask’ questions of the data. *Quick trick: The charts and tables are interactive
and act as slicers. Users can click on a specific attribute/field in a chart or table and the rest of the
graphics will adjust accordingly.
1.4 Subject Matter Counts
In general, each dashboard has a section that contains the count(s) of the main subject matter(s) of the
dashboard (e.g., casualties, inspections, incidents, etc.). If applicable, additional metrics and measures
related to the main subject matter of the dashboard may be included in this area as well (e.g., daily
average, percentage of total, etc.). These counts will be dynamically updated based on the filters, slicer,
and view selections by the end user.
1.5 Map Area
Provides an overview of the available layers of geo-information (e.g., county demographics, social
vulnerability, income index, etc.), including geo-coded point data of interest (e.g., casualties, inspections,
incidents, etc.) in a visual format. Information contained in the map will dynamically respond to filters,
slicers, and/or view selections made by the end user.
1.5.1 Focus Mode Selector
Clicking on this tool, located in the upper right-hand corner of the map, will open the visual in a larger
window so you can see the details more clearly. The Focus Mode tool may also be available on other
charts and graphs in the dashboard, which would function in the same manner.