There are standardized file naming criteria for GIS data and related documents created and used on incidents, managed under the Incident Command System. These guidelines support consistent file naming that is clear and repeatable, promote efficient use of GIS data, and ensure a smooth transition between GIS Specialists by making it easy to locate data or products. The naming conventions also function as basic metadata (when the file was created, for what incident, with what version software, etc.).
The intent is to allow scalability for variation of incident situation, such as in number of Geographic Information System Specialist (GISS) personnel, hardware use/availability, software used, and available data, while still meeting the business needs of those with whom the GISS cooperates, such as Long Term Fire Analysts (LTANs), Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs), and anyone reviewing the data after the incident concludes.
More information can be found on the GeoOps File Naming page: https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms936/file-naming
