Quick Start: Managing Default Messages

Edited

Product: Prepared
Audience: Supervisors
Last Updated: 03/03/2025


Overview

Default Messages are pre-configured system messages that dispatchers can send to callers during an incident to save time and ensure consistent language across all communications.


Prerequisites

Supervisor role required.
✅ Access to Settings in Prepared Assist.


Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Go to Settings > Default Messages.

  2. Review the list of pre-configured messages.

  3. To edit a message:

    • Click the Edit icon next to the message.

    • Update the text or assigned nature code.

    • Click Save.

  4. To add a new default message:

    • Click Add Default Message.

    • Enter the message text and select a nature code (optional).

    • Click Save.


FAQs

Question

Answer

Can I delete default messages?

Only if no incidents have used them.

Can default messages be different per shift?

No, they are shared across all users.

Are changes logged?

Yes, all edits are tracked in the audit log.


Support & Additional Resources