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MFIRS V-5 TrainingMFIRS V-5 TrainingMFIRS V-5 TrainingMFIRS V-5 Training

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…

Why Change?Why Change?Why Change?Why Change?

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

2.2. Changing TechnologyChanging Technology2.2. Changing TechnologyChanging Technology

Internet

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

Simplified ChoicesSimplified ChoicesSimplified ChoicesSimplified Choices

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

Questions?Questions?Questions?Questions?