> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cadmus-cad.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Field interview reports (FIR)

> Create, save, and submit field interview reports from the mobile MDT.

Field interview reports (FIRs) document contacts and observations in the field. Use them when your agency policy requires a structured interview record separate from a CAD call.

## Open

Sidebar → **FIR** (or **Field Interviews**).

## Live vs training mode

| Mode                             | Behavior                                                                                                                                   |
| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Live (sandbox or production)** | Drafts and submitted reports are stored on the Cadmus server for your agency. Only **draft** reports you created can be edited or deleted. |
| **Training**                     | Reports are kept in memory on the device for practice only.                                                                                |

If reports fail to load, the screen shows **Could not load field interview reports**.

## Create a report

1. Tap **NEW FIR**.
2. Enter subject name, date of birth (optional), location, incident type, and narrative.
3. Choose one of:
   * **SAVE DRAFT** — saves without submitting
   * **SUBMIT REPORT** — saves and marks the report submitted (check agency policy before submitting)

## List and filters

The main screen lists your agency FIRs with:

* **Search** — subject, location, or incident type
* **Status** — All, Draft, Submitted, Approved
* **Date range** — filter by report date

Tap a row to view details. Draft reports can be deleted from the detail view when your agency allows it.

## Tips

* Write narratives in plain language suitable for supervisor review.
* Do not paste raw NCIC or CJIS text into the narrative unless your agency SOP allows it.
* Pair with [NCIC overview](/mobile/ncic-overview) when a contact started from a query — use **CREATE FIR** from NCIC when offered.

## Warnings

<Warning>FIR availability and retention follow agency policy — confirm with your supervisor whether submitted reports are final.</Warning>

<Warning>Submitted reports may be discoverable under public records rules. Avoid unnecessary PII.</Warning>