CERT Surveyor

CERT Surveyor is a field-focused mapping and data-collection app that helps community emergency responders capture and organize critical information during search, rescue, and neighborhood response activities. The app makes it simple to drop waypoints, record custom tracks with adjustable intervals and distance deltas, load PDF maps for on-screen reference, and produce live map views that use familiar FEMA CERT icons for quick recognition. Teams can upload collected data to a linked account and export KML or GPX files for further analysis, so CERT Surveyor is useful for groups that need coordinated, map-based situational awareness and centralized data management.

Key Features

⭐ Drop waypoints and create custom tracks with adjustable interval and distance delta for precise field data collection using CERT Surveyor.

⭐ Use FEMA CERT icons for quick symbol recognition and intuitive waypoint placement on maps.

⭐ Load PDF maps to overlay existing reference maps directly into the app for context and planning.

⭐ Generate live maps with customizable waypoint icons to maintain real-time situational awareness.

⭐ Upload collected data to a central account and download KML or GPX files for GIS integration and analysis.

Advantages

✅ Streamlines on-scene data capture so responders spend less time on paperwork and more time on operations.

✅ CERT Surveyor supports a Team Leader Edition so managers can monitor team members operating under the same team code.

✅ Flexible export options (KML, GPX) allow teams to analyze results with common GIS tools and workflows.

✅ Familiar CERT icon set and a simplified interface reduce training time for volunteers and new responders.

Disadvantages

❎ Uploading data to a central account and live map features require network access and account setup.

❎ Team Leader Edition requires an upgraded account and additional configuration to monitor multiple responders.

❎ Mapping accuracy depends on device GPS performance and environmental conditions, which can affect waypoint precision.