1. 1 MFIRS V-5 Training

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

3. ObjectivesObjectives 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)

4. MFIRS V-5 4 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

5. 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…  MFIRS V-5 shall be the means by which this data is collected…

6. Why Change?

7. Need 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

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

9. 2. Changing Technology Internet

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

11. National Fire Information Council 44 States 36 Metro Fire Departments (500,000 pop. or more) www.nfic.org (NFIC)

12. NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0 Objectives  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

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

14. Simplicity of Reporting  Single Entry of Data  Accuracy  Acceptance  Participation  Point and Click  Check-off Boxes

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

16. Simplified Choices

17. 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

18. FlexibilityFlexibility  Room for expansion  Special studies field  National Code Plus One

19. Other Local Options  Capture Resources, Staff, and Apparatus used on the scene

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

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

22. MFIRS 1 Basic Module is completed for every incident

23. MFIRS 2 Fire Module required for all fires that extend beyond container

24. MFIRS 3 Structure Fire Module is used for building fires

25. MFIRS 4 Civilian Fire Casualty Module captures data regarding civilian casualties resulting from a fire

26. MFIRS 5 Fire Service Casualty Module used to report injuries, deaths or exposures to fire service personnel

27. 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

28. MFIRS 6 EMS Module gathers data relating to provision of emergency medical care

29. MFIRS 7 Haz-Mat Module used to document REPORTABLE Hazardous Materials Incidents

30. MFIRS 8 Wildland Fire Module used to document reportable wildland fires

31. NFIRS 9 Apparatus/Resources Module used as a local option to identify the apparatus and personnel sent to an incident

32. NFIRS 10 Personnel Module used as a local option to help track and manage personnel utilized on incidents

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

34. MFIRS 5.0 Implementation  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  All software must be certified by both the USFA and Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office  January 1, 2001 is the start date

35. Overcoming Resistance to Change

36. Questions?Questions?