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NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5 All-Incident Reporting All-Incident Reporting SystemSystem
NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5 All-Incident Reporting All-Incident Reporting SystemSystem
ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives
The participants will be able to:– describe the benefits of MFIRS 5.0 – explain what led to the organization
and development of NFIRS/ MFIRS– identify the modules which are
required as part of MGL 148 Section 2
– Be able to use the NFIRS Quick Reference Guide (QRG)
MFIRS V-5MFIRS V-5 4 hour Training4 hour TrainingMFIRS V-5MFIRS V-5 4 hour Training4 hour Training
This seminar will provide the student with enough basic information to switch to MFIRS V-5 mandated reporting
This is not a comprehensive class in all of V-5 NFIRS reporting modules
MGL Chapter 148 MGL Chapter 148 Section 2Section 2 MGL Chapter 148 MGL Chapter 148 Section 2Section 2
All.. Fire or explosions by which a loss is sustained shall be reported to the State Fire Marshal on forms furnished by the department…
MFIRS V-5 shall be the means by which this data is collected…
Need for DataNeed for DataNeed for DataNeed for Data
Fire service leaders need up-to-date, comprehensive data for decision making
Program Effectiveness Resource Deployment Codes & Standards
Development Need for New Programs and
Services Legislative Initiatives Identify Training Needs Product Safety
Changing Role of the Fire ServiceChanging Role of the Fire Service Changing Role of the Fire ServiceChanging Role of the Fire Service
Multi-Discipline Agencies Complex Incident Types Greater Reliance on
Information to Manage Limited Resources
3. Demand for Information3. Demand for Information3. Demand for Information3. Demand for Information
NationalNationalPolicyPolicy
MakersMakers
StateStateLawLaw
MakersMakers
StateStateAgenciesAgencies
PublicPublicMediMediaa
Fire Fire ServiceService
LocalLocalOfficialOfficialss
FireFireChiefChief
InformationInformation PartnersPartners
National Fire Information National Fire Information CouncilCouncilNational Fire Information National Fire Information CouncilCouncil
44 States44 States36 Metro Fire Departments 36 Metro Fire Departments (500,000 pop. or more)(500,000 pop. or more)
www.nfic.org
(NFIC)(NFIC)
NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0 ObjectivesObjectivesNFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0 ObjectivesObjectives
Develop an All-Incident Reporting Standard– Open Specification
Address Information Needs of Local, State, Federal Agencies & Information Partners– Reportable, Collectable,
Useable– Local/State Option
Focus on Ease of Use for Local Departments– Simplified & Abbreviated
Reporting
Fire Department Resource Management Tools– Track apparatus use and actions
taken at the scene – Track personnel and activities
performed on the scene
Backwards Compatible with NFIRS 4.1– Allows for phased implementation
Meet the specific requirements of Massachusetts
Key Features and BenefitsKey Features and BenefitsKey Features and BenefitsKey Features and Benefits
Simplicity Simplicity - Ease of Use- Ease of Use
Capture Capture multiple multiple actions takenactions taken
FlexibilityFlexibility --ExpandableExpandable
Abbreviated Abbreviated reporting reporting
Modular designModular design Local OptionsLocal Options Future Future
ConsiderationsConsiderations
Simplicity of ReportingSimplicity of ReportingSimplicity of ReportingSimplicity of Reporting
Single Entry of DataSingle Entry of DataAccuracyAccuracyAcceptanceAcceptanceParticipationParticipation
Point and ClickPoint and Click Check-off BoxesCheck-off Boxes
Abbreviated ReportingAbbreviated ReportingAbbreviated ReportingAbbreviated Reporting
In a contained fire in a building In a contained fire in a building NFIRS 5.0 will allow NFIRS 5.0 will allow firefighters to use the firefighters to use the abbreviated report formabbreviated report form
Multiple Actions TakenMultiple Actions TakenMultiple Actions TakenMultiple Actions Taken
Can list multiple actions Can list multiple actions taken taken Shows the productivity of the Shows the productivity of the
departmentdepartment A single scene can involve A single scene can involve
Extinguishment, Overhaul, Extinguishment, Overhaul, Rescue, EMSRescue, EMS
Explain unusual circumstancesExplain unusual circumstances
FlexibilityFlexibilityFlexibilityFlexibility
Room for expansionRoom for expansion Special studies fieldSpecial studies field National Code Plus OneNational Code Plus One
Other Local OptionsOther Local OptionsOther Local OptionsOther Local Options
Capture Resources, Staff, and Capture Resources, Staff, and Apparatus used on the sceneApparatus used on the scene
Other Benefits for Other Benefits for UsersUsersOther Benefits for Other Benefits for UsersUsers
Contributing FactorsContributing Factors Captures up to two factors Captures up to two factors Ability to capture relationships between Ability to capture relationships between
injury and contributing factorsinjury and contributing factors
Human FactorsHuman Factors Gangs, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, etc.Gangs, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, etc. Improved collection of data on Juvenile Improved collection of data on Juvenile
Firesetters and the elderlyFiresetters and the elderly
Cause of IgnitionCause of Ignition Intentional, unintentional, under Intentional, unintentional, under
investigation, or undetermined after investigation, or undetermined after investigationinvestigation
GIS CompatibleGIS Compatible
MFIRS 5.0MFIRS 5.0 Required ModulesRequired Modules
Module Use Primarily Driven By Incident Type….
LOCALAll Incidents
Module 1FireIncidents
ModulesEMS
ModuleHazMatModule
WildlandModule
ARSON Module
Module 1 All Incidents
Module 2 Fire
Module 3 Structure
Module 4 Civilian Casualty
Module 5 Fire Service Casualty
Module 11- Arson & Juvenile Firesetter
REQ
’D
MFIRS 1MFIRS 1 Basic ModuleBasic ModuleMFIRS 1MFIRS 1 Basic ModuleBasic Module
is completed for every incident
MFIRS 2MFIRS 2 Fire ModuleFire ModuleMFIRS 2MFIRS 2 Fire ModuleFire Module
required for all fires that extend beyond container
MFIRS 3MFIRS 3 Structure Fire ModuleStructure Fire ModuleMFIRS 3MFIRS 3 Structure Fire ModuleStructure Fire Module
is used for building fires
MFIRS 4MFIRS 4Civilian Fire Casualty Civilian Fire Casualty ModuleModule
MFIRS 4MFIRS 4Civilian Fire Casualty Civilian Fire Casualty ModuleModule
captures data regarding civilian casualties resulting
from a fire
MFIRS 5MFIRS 5 Fire Service Casualty ModuleFire Service Casualty ModuleMFIRS 5MFIRS 5 Fire Service Casualty ModuleFire Service Casualty Module
used to report injuries, deaths or exposures to fire
service personnel
NFIRS / MFIRS 5.0NFIRS / MFIRS 5.0 Optional ModulesOptional Modules
Module Use Primarily Driven By Incident Type….
LOCALAll Incidents
Module 1FireIncidents
ModulesEMS
ModuleHazMatModule
WildlandModule
ARSON Module
Module 1 All Incidents Module 7 HazMat
Module 2 Fire Module 8 Wildland
Module 3 Structure Module 9 Apparatus
Module 4 Civilian Casualty Module 10 Personnel
Module 5 Fire Service Casualty Module 11 Arson
Module 6 EMS Supplemental Form
REQ
’D
MFIRS 6MFIRS 6 EMS ModuleEMS ModuleMFIRS 6MFIRS 6 EMS ModuleEMS Module
gathers data relating to provision of emergency medical care
MFIRS 7MFIRS 7 Haz-Mat ModuleHaz-Mat ModuleMFIRS 7MFIRS 7 Haz-Mat ModuleHaz-Mat Module
used to document REPORTABLE Hazardous Materials Incidents
MFIRS 8MFIRS 8 Wildland Fire Wildland Fire ModuleModule
MFIRS 8MFIRS 8 Wildland Fire Wildland Fire ModuleModule
used to document reportable wildland fires
NFIRS 9NFIRS 9 Apparatus/Resources Apparatus/Resources ModuleModule
NFIRS 9NFIRS 9 Apparatus/Resources Apparatus/Resources ModuleModule
used as a local option to identify the apparatus and
personnel sent to an incident
NFIRS 10NFIRS 10 Personnel ModulePersonnel ModuleNFIRS 10NFIRS 10 Personnel ModulePersonnel Module
used as a local option to help track and manage personnel utilized on incidents
MFIRS 11MFIRS 11 Arson & Juvenile Firesetter Arson & Juvenile Firesetter ModuleModule
MFIRS 11MFIRS 11 Arson & Juvenile Firesetter Arson & Juvenile Firesetter ModuleModule
REQUIRED whenever the Cause of Ignition is coded as “intentional” or
“under investigation”
MFIRS 5.0MFIRS 5.0 ImplementationImplementationMFIRS 5.0MFIRS 5.0 ImplementationImplementation
Departments can use either electronic Departments can use either electronic or paper based reporting systems or paper based reporting systems
MFIRS / NFIRS 5.0 Specification is a MFIRS / NFIRS 5.0 Specification is a standardized format that is flexible standardized format that is flexible and expandable for future needsand expandable for future needs
All software must be certified by both All software must be certified by both the USFA and Massachusetts State the USFA and Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s OfficeFire Marshal’s Office
January 1, 2001 is the start January 1, 2001 is the start datedate
Overcoming Overcoming Resistance to ChangeResistance to ChangeOvercoming Overcoming Resistance to ChangeResistance to Change