# CERT Surveyor

> Emergency responder tool for mapping, tracking, and data collection during search and rescue. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Olvera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cert-surveyor/id1320532142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Olvera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121822915)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.25/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cert-surveyor/id1320532142/reviews.md

## What is CERT Surveyor?

CERT Surveyor is designed by and for community emergency first responders for collecting information to help coordinate search and rescue operations. The app uses NAPSG USAR v7 FEMA CERT icons for dropping waypoints on a map; allows creating tracks at variable intervals and distance deltas; and loads pdfs maps as well as create maps with waypoint icons. All data can be uploaded to the accompanying website account and for data download as KML, GPX, and Excel file formats and for posting to your ArcGIS Online Operations Dashboard and more.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Wifi only iPad does not have a dedicated Assisted GPS chip. The Wifi + Cellular version has the chip, but in the event of no Wifi signals and no Data signal areas (open ocean, high desert, steel/heavy concrete buildings), the GPS feature may not work. We recommend adding a dedicated GPS attachment for these purposes.

TEAM MANAGERS/LEADERS: Please contact support@disastersurveyor.com to have your CERT Surveyor account upgraded for free to a Team Admin for managing your team members (who have signed up with the same team code) on the website at https://cert.disastersurveyor.com.

## Key features

- Waypoint mapping with FEMA CERT icons
- Track creation with variable intervals
- Load PDF maps
- Create maps with waypoint icons
- Data upload to website
- Data export (KML, GPX, Excel)
- ArcGIS Online integration

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cert-surveyor/id1320532142/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing App!!!

*2019-08-10, version 2.67*

This app will change the way you do things. The ability for incident command to see live locations and photos of everything is absolutely incredible.

### 5/5 — Awesome app and support

*2019-04-11, version 2.53*

This will sure help our teams when we do simulations and during an actual emergency. Alex and LAFD Captain Andrew were awesome.

## Frequently asked questions about CERT Surveyor

### What is CERT Surveyor used for?

CERT Surveyor is designed for community emergency first responders to collect information and coordinate search and rescue operations. It allows users to map waypoints, create tracks, and manage map data.

### Can I use CERT Surveyor offline?

The app's GPS feature may not work in areas with no Wi-Fi or data signals. For optimal GPS performance in such conditions, it is recommended to use a dedicated GPS attachment.

### What devices does CERT Surveyor support?

CERT Surveyor is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The Wi-Fi only iPad lacks a dedicated Assisted GPS chip, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version includes one.

### How can I export my data from CERT Surveyor?

Data collected in CERT Surveyor can be uploaded to the accompanying website and downloaded in KML, GPX, and Excel file formats. It can also be posted to ArcGIS Online Operations Dashboards.

### Is there a way to manage a team with CERT Surveyor?

Team managers and leaders can contact support@disastersurveyor.com to get their CERT Surveyor account upgraded for free to a Team Admin. This allows for managing team members on the website.

### What is the update frequency for CERT Surveyor?

The latest version of CERT Surveyor is 3.35, last updated on December 9, 2020. This indicates a development cycle that may not be frequent.

### What is the age rating for CERT Surveyor?

CERT Surveyor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals who may be involved in community emergency response.

### How does CERT Surveyor compare to other mapping apps?

CERT Surveyor is specifically tailored for emergency first responders with FEMA CERT icons and features for search and rescue coordination, differentiating it from general-purpose mapping applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.35 — 2020-12-09

(a) Login screen button now appear above the virtual keyboard, (b) If pdf map loaded from URL, when viewing map, the "toggle" for street/satellite view is removed, along with any lat/lon coordinates associated to Live Maps, (c) If no Team Code and and chat message entered, shows notice, (d) If data/wifi is turned off and waypoint upload is attempted, app does not crash, (e) If data/wifi is turned off, app does not crash if GPS or Mark Waypoint buttons in home screen tapped.

### 3.33 — 2020-11-25

(a) Login screen button now appear above the virtual keyboard, (b) If pdf map loaded from URL, when viewing map, the "toggle" for street/satellite view is removed, along with any lat/lon coordinates associated to Live Maps, (c) If no Team Code and and chat message entered, shows notice, (d) If data/wifi is turned off and waypoint upload is attempted, app does not crash, (e) If data/wifi is turned off, app does not crash if GPS or Mark Waypoint buttons in home screen tapped.

### 3.32 — 2020-11-08

(a) Bug fixed: If no items are check marked for upload, and upload button is tapped, after error notice is cleared, checkboxes are selectable again. (b) Bug fixed: When waypoints are selected and "delete" is tapped, selected waypoints correctly delete without app crashing.

### 3.31 — 2020-09-30

(a) What3words address display in GPS screen. (b) What3words address display in Add New and Edit Waypoint screens. (c) What3words in Spanish when in Spanish language mode.

### 3.26 — 2020-07-09

(a) Includes all NAPSG v7 Waypoints and their fields. (b) New "Mark Waypoint" button on home screen to quickly add waypoints. (c) New "View Saved" button on upper right corner of Mark Waypoint screen to go to your saved Waypoints. (d) Adding waypoints on live map, saved maps, and saved waypoints map via "long press" now working with v7. (e) Misc bug fixes on adding waypoints from live maps, saved maps and waypoint maps. (f) Debug code removed from waypoint select lists. (g) Misc bug fixes.

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