1 MFIRS V-5 Introduction

2 NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5 All-Incident Reporting System

3 Objectives Students will be able to: describe the benefits of MFIRS 5.0 describe the benefits of MFIRS 5.0 identify the modules which are required as part of MGL 148 Section 2 identify the modules which are required as part of MGL 148 Section 2 Be able to use the NFIRS Quick Reference Guide (QRG) Be able to use the NFIRS Quick Reference Guide (QRG)

4 MGL Chapter 148 Section 2 MGL Chapter 148 Section 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… 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… MFIRS V-5 shall be the means by which this data is collected…

5 There is Need for Data Fire service leaders need up-to-date, comprehensive data for decision making Resource Deployment Resource Deployment Codes & Standards Development Codes & Standards Development Need for New Programs and Services Need for New Programs and Services Legislative Initiatives Legislative Initiatives Identify Training Needs Identify Training Needs Product Safety Product Safety

6 Changing Role of the Fire Service Changing Role of the Fire Service Multi-Discipline Agencies Multi-Discipline Agencies Complex Incident Types Complex Incident Types Greater Reliance on Information to Manage Limited Resources Greater Reliance on Information to Manage Limited Resources

7 2. Changing Technology Internet

8 3. Demand for Information NationalPolicyMakersStateLawMakersStateAgenciesPublic Medi a FireService Local LocalOfficials FireChief Information Partners Partners

9 National Fire Information Council 44 States 36 Metro Fire Departments (500,000 pop. or more) (NFIC)

10 NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0 Objectives Develop an All-Incident Reporting Standard Develop an All-Incident Reporting Standard Open Specification Open Specification Address Information Needs of Local, State, Federal Agencies & Information Partners Address Information Needs of Local, State, Federal Agencies & Information Partners Reportable, Collectable, Useable Reportable, Collectable, Useable Local/State Option Local/State Option Focus on Ease of Use for Local Departments Focus on Ease of Use for Local Departments Simplified & Abbreviated Reporting 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

11 Key Features and Benefits Simplicity Simplicity - Ease of Use Capture multiple actions taken Capture multiple actions taken Flexibility Flexibility - Expandable Abbreviated reporting Modular design Local Options Future Considerations

12 Simplicity of Reporting Single Entry of Data Single Entry of Data  Accuracy  Acceptance  Participation Point and Click Point and Click Check-off Boxes Check-off Boxes

13 Abbreviated Reporting In a contained fire in a building NFIRS 5.0 will allow firefighters to use the abbreviated report form In a contained fire in a building NFIRS 5.0 will allow firefighters to use the abbreviated report form

14 Simplified Choices

15 Multiple Actions Taken Can list multiple actions taken Can list multiple actions taken  Shows the productivity of the department  A single scene can involve Extinguishment, Overhaul, Rescue, EMS  Explain unusual circumstances

16 Flexibility Room for expansion Room for expansion Special studies field Special studies field

17 Other Local Options Capture Resources, Staff, and Apparatus used on the scene Capture Resources, Staff, and Apparatus used on the scene

18 Other Benefits for Users Contributing Factors Contributing Factors  Captures up to two factors  Ability to capture relationships between injury and contributing factors Human Factors Human Factors  Gangs, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, etc.  Improved collection of data on Juvenile Firesetters and the elderly Cause of Ignition Cause of Ignition  Intentional, unintentional, under investigation, or undetermined after investigation

19 MFIRS 5.0 Required Modules Module Use Primarily Driven By Incident Type…. 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

20 MFIRS 1 Basic Module Is completed for every incident

21 MFIRS 2 Fire Module Required for all fires that extend beyond container

22 MFIRS 3 Structure Fire Module Is used for building fires

23 MFIRS 4 Civilian Fire Casualty Module Captures data regarding civilian casualties resulting from a fire

24 MFIRS 5 Fire Service Casualty Module Used to report injuries, deaths or exposures to fire service personnel

25 NFIRS / MFIRS 5.0 Optional Modules Module Use Primarily Driven By Incident Type…. Module 1 All IncidentsModule 7 HazMat Module 2 Fire Module 8 Wildland Module 3 StructureModule 9 Apparatus Module 4 Civilian CasualtyModule 10 Personnel Module 5 Fire Service CasualtyModule 11 Arson Module 6 EMSSupplemental Form REQ’D

26 MFIRS 6 EMS Module Gathers data relating to provision of emergency medical care

27 MFIRS 7 Haz-Mat Module Used to document REPORTABLE Hazardous Materials Incidents

28 MFIRS 8 Wildland Fire Module Used to document reportable wildland fires

29 NFIRS 9 Apparatus/Resources Module Used as a local option to identify the apparatus and personnel sent to an incident

30 NFIRS 10 Personnel Module Used as a local option to help track and manage personnel utilized on incidents

31 MFIRS 11 Arson & Juvenile Firesetter Module REQUIRED whenever the Cause of Ignition is coded as “intentional” or “under investigation”

32 MFIRS 5.0 Implementation Departments can use either electronic or paper based reporting systems Departments can use either electronic or paper based reporting systems MFIRS / NFIRS 5.0 Specification is a standardized format that is flexible and expandable for future needs MFIRS / NFIRS 5.0 Specification is a standardized format that is flexible and expandable for future needs All software must be certified by both the USFA and Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office All software must be certified by both the USFA and Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office January 1, 2001 is the start date

33 Questions?