MFIRS V-5 Training

1. MFIRS V-5 Training

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

3. Objectives 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-54 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 • All.. Fire or explosions by which aloss 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 • Multi-Discipline Agencies • Complex Incident Types • Greater Reliance on Information to Manage Limited Resources

9. Internet 2.Changing Technology

10. State Agencies State Law Makers National Policy Makers Fire Service Local Officials Information Partners Media Public Fire Chief 3. Demand for Information

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

12. 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 NFIRS/ MFIRS 5.0Objectives

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

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. Flexibility • 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. Module 1All Incidents Module 2Fire Module 3Structure Module 4Civilian Casualty Module 5Fire Service Casualty Module 11- Arson & Juvenile Firesetter REQ’D MFIRS 5.0Required Modules Module Use Primarily Driven By Incident Type….

22. MFIRS 1Basic Module is completed for every incident

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. MFIRS 5.0Implementation • 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?