MFIRS 1 Basic Module

Objectives The participants will be able to: describe when the Basic Module is to be used demonstrate how to correctly complete the Basic Module, given an incident scenario identify other MFIRS modules which must be completed based on information captured on the Basic Module

MFIRS 1 Basic Module Used for all incidents to collect common information Chapter 148 section 2 requires a report of any fire loss….. Entries on Basic Module may require that other modules be completed

A - Header Information  Contains the information that uniquely identifies the incident ( FDID, state, incident date, number, and exposure) Incidents may have several exposure fires requires a separate report uses the same incident number and consecutive exposure numbers Identifies if reporting a change, deletion, or no activity

B - Location  Identifies specific location of the incident Indicates whether Wildland Module is used and “Alternate Location Specification” is provided Accepts GIS Compatible Format

C - Incident Type  1 5 Identifies the single most significant situation found Includes codes for all types of incidents handled by fire service agencies Fire takes precedence over all other incident types (if multiple situations exist at the same incident)

Critical Incident Information  Unique to Massachusetts Allows for accounting of various types of critical incidents that occur in the state. Tracks CIS team responses notes circumstances of the critical incident

D - Aid Given or Received  Options include: Mutual aid given or received Automatic aid given or received Other aid given None Collects receiving department’s FDID and incident #

E1 - Dates & Times Collects date and time of alarm, arrival, controlled, and last unit cleared Automated systems capture time in seconds 0000 hours =midnight

E2 - Shift and Alarms Identifies the on-duty shift or platoon; the number of alarms transmitted for the incident; and the district number

F - Actions Taken  Records the three most significant actions performed on the incident scene by responding personnel Actions Taken F Primary Action Taken (1) Additional Action Taken (2) Additional Action Taken (3) Codes include entire spectrum of fire service activities, including EMS & Hazardous Materials

G1 - Resources  Collects the total number of personnel and apparatus, by type, that responded to the incident This information will be automatically calculated if using the apparatus or personnel module in an automated system

G2 - Dollar Losses & Values Provides an estimate of the total dollar loss and the pre-incident value of the property and contents Complete for all fires Using replacement value is recommended

H1 - Casualties Identifies the number of deaths or injuries as a result of the incident (or during mitigation of the incident)

H2 - Detector Identifies the presence of detectors at the time of the incident and whether they alerted the occupants X Complete for confined fires when occupants were alerted

H3 - Hazardous Materials Release Documents the occurrence of a hazardous materials release at the incident The Haz-Mat Module (NFIRS-7) should be completed if “other” is checked

I - Mixed Use Property Captures data on the overall use of the structures on a property If a structure has two or more property uses, or If a property has two or more structures with different uses

J - Property Use  The specific use of the property where the incident occurred

K1 - Person/Entity Involved Collects the name and contact information for persons or entities (businesses, companies) involved in the incident or related to the property

Insurance Information Unique to Massachusetts Insurance Company Information The name of the company carrying the policy Total Insurance The total amount of the insurance policy

K2 - Owner Collects the name and contact information for the person or entity that owns the property where the incident occurred

L - Remarks Provides for a narrative description of the incident Includes an instructional box intended to provide guidance for completing the report

M - Authorization Collects the name and identifying information for the Officer in Charge of the incident and the member completing the incident report 1

Summary The Basic Module (MFIRS 1) is used for every incident Chapter 148 section 2 requires a report be filed on every fire loss... The Basic Module is the only report which must be completed for many incident types

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