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MFIRS V-5 MFIRS V-5 IntroductionIntroductionMFIRS V-5 MFIRS V-5 IntroductionIntroduction

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NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5NFIRS/ MFIRS V-5 All-Incident Reporting SystemAll-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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2.2. Changing TechnologyChanging Technology

Internet

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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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Simplified ChoicesSimplified Choices

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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

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MFIRS 1MFIRS 1 Basic ModuleBasic Module

Is completed for every incident

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MFIRS 2MFIRS 2 Fire ModuleFire Module

Required for all fires that extend beyond container

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MFIRS 3MFIRS 3 Structure Fire ModuleStructure Fire Module

Is used for building fires

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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

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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

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Questions?Questions?