1 MFIRS V-5 Introduction. 2 NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5 All-Incident Reporting System.
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Transcript of 1 MFIRS V-5 Introduction. 2 NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5 All-Incident Reporting System.
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ObjectivesObjectives
Students will be able to:Students will be able to: describe the benefits of MFIRS 5.0 describe the benefits of MFIRS 5.0
identify the modules which are identify the modules which are required as part of MGL 148 Section 2required as part of MGL 148 Section 2
Be able to use the NFIRS Quick Be able to use the NFIRS Quick Reference Guide (QRG)Reference Guide (QRG)
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MGL Chapter 148 Section 2MGL Chapter 148 Section 2
All.. Fire or explosions by which All.. Fire or explosions by which aa loss is sustainedloss is sustained shall be shall be reported to the State Fire reported to the State Fire Marshal on forms furnished by Marshal on forms furnished by the department…the department…
MFIRS V-5 shall be the means MFIRS V-5 shall be the means by which this data is collected…by which this data is collected…
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There is Need for DataThere is Need for Data
Fire service leaders need up-to-date, Fire service leaders need up-to-date, comprehensive data for decision makingcomprehensive data for decision making
Resource DeploymentResource Deployment Codes & Standards DevelopmentCodes & Standards Development Need for New Programs and Need for New Programs and
ServicesServices Legislative InitiativesLegislative Initiatives Identify Training NeedsIdentify Training Needs Product SafetyProduct Safety
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Changing Role of the Fire ServiceChanging Role of the Fire Service
Multi-Discipline AgenciesMulti-Discipline Agencies Complex Incident TypesComplex Incident Types Greater Reliance on Information to Greater Reliance on Information to
Manage Limited ResourcesManage Limited Resources
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3. Demand for Information3. Demand for Information
NationalNationalPolicyPolicy
MakersMakers
StateStateLawLaw
MakersMakers
StateStateAgenciesAgencies
PublicPublicMediMediaa
Fire Fire ServiceService
LocalLocalOfficialsOfficials
FireFireChiefChief
InformationInformation PartnersPartners
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National Fire Information CouncilNational Fire Information Council
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)
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NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0 ObjectivesObjectives
Develop an All-Incident Develop an All-Incident Reporting StandardReporting Standard
Open SpecificationOpen Specification
Address Information Address Information Needs of Local, State, Needs of Local, State, Federal Agencies & Federal Agencies & Information PartnersInformation Partners
Reportable, Collectable, UseableReportable, Collectable, Useable Local/State OptionLocal/State Option
Focus on Ease of Use for Focus on Ease of Use for Local DepartmentsLocal Departments
Simplified & Abbreviated ReportingSimplified & Abbreviated Reporting
Fire Department Resource Fire Department Resource Management ToolsManagement Tools
Track apparatus use and actions Track apparatus use and actions taken at the scene taken at the scene
Track personnel and activities Track personnel and activities performed on the sceneperformed on the scene
Backwards Compatible Backwards Compatible with NFIRS 4.1with NFIRS 4.1
Allows for phased implementationAllows for phased implementation
Meet the specific Meet the specific requirements of requirements of MassachusettsMassachusetts
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Key Features and BenefitsKey Features and Benefits Simplicity Simplicity
- Ease of Use- Ease of Use
Capture multiple Capture multiple actions takenactions taken
FlexibilityFlexibility
- - ExpandableExpandable
Abbreviated reporting Abbreviated reporting
Modular designModular design
Local OptionsLocal Options
Future ConsiderationsFuture Considerations
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Simplicity of ReportingSimplicity of Reporting
Single Entry of DataSingle Entry of Data AccuracyAccuracy AcceptanceAcceptance ParticipationParticipation
Point and ClickPoint and Click Check-off BoxesCheck-off Boxes
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Abbreviated ReportingAbbreviated ReportingAbbreviated ReportingAbbreviated Reporting
In a contained fire in a building In a contained fire in a building NFIRS 5.0 will allow firefighters NFIRS 5.0 will allow firefighters to use the abbreviated report to use the abbreviated report formform
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Multiple Actions TakenMultiple Actions Taken
Can list multiple actions taken Can list multiple actions taken Shows the productivity of the Shows the productivity of the
departmentdepartment A single scene can involve A single scene can involve
Extinguishment, Overhaul, Rescue, Extinguishment, Overhaul, Rescue, EMSEMS
Explain unusual circumstancesExplain unusual circumstances
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FlexibilityFlexibility
Room for expansionRoom for expansion Special studies fieldSpecial studies field
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Other Local OptionsOther Local Options Capture Resources, Staff, and Capture Resources, Staff, and
Apparatus used on the sceneApparatus used on the scene
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Other Benefits for UsersOther Benefits for Users 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
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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 Basic – Required for All Incidents
Module 2 Fire
Module 3 Structure
Module 4 Civilian Casualty
Module 5 Fire Service Casualty
Module 11- Arson & Juvenile Firesetter
REQ
’D
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MFIRS 4MFIRS 4Civilian Fire Casualty ModuleCivilian Fire Casualty Module
Captures data regarding civilian casualties resulting from a fire
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MFIRS 5MFIRS 5 Fire Service Casualty ModuleFire Service Casualty Module
Used to report injuries, deaths or exposures to fire service personnel
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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
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MFIRS 6MFIRS 6 EMS ModuleEMS Module
Gathers data Gathers data relating to relating to provision of provision of emergency emergency medical caremedical care
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MFIRS 7MFIRS 7 Haz-Mat ModuleHaz-Mat Module
Used to Used to document document REPORTABLREPORTABLE Hazardous E Hazardous Materials Materials IncidentsIncidents
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MFIRS 8MFIRS 8 Wildland Fire ModuleWildland Fire Module
Used to document reportable wildland firesUsed to document reportable wildland fires
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NFIRS 9NFIRS 9 Apparatus/Resources ModuleApparatus/Resources Module
Used as a local option to identify the apparatus and personnel sent to an incident
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NFIRS 10NFIRS 10 Personnel ModulePersonnel Module
Used as a local option to help track and manage personnel utilized on incidents
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MFIRS 11MFIRS 11 Arson & Juvenile Firesetter ModuleArson & Juvenile Firesetter Module
REQUIRED whenever the Cause of Ignition is coded as REQUIRED whenever the Cause of Ignition is coded as “intentional” or “under investigation”“intentional” or “under investigation”
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MFIRS 5.0MFIRS 5.0 ImplementationImplementation
MFIRS 5.0MFIRS 5.0 ImplementationImplementation
Departments can use either electronic or paper Departments can use either electronic or paper based reporting systems based reporting systems
MFIRS / NFIRS 5.0 Specification is a standardized MFIRS / NFIRS 5.0 Specification is a standardized
format that is flexible and expandable for future format that is flexible and expandable for future needsneeds
All software must be certified by both the USFA and All software must be certified by both the USFA and Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s OfficeMassachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office
January 1, 2001 is the start dateJanuary 1, 2001 is the start date