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MFIRS 11 Arson Module

11-2. Objectives. The participants will be able to:describe when the Arson Module (NFIRS 11) is to be used.demonstrate how to correctly complete the Arson Module given an incident scenario.. 11-3. Purpose of Arson Module.

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MFIRS 11 Arson Module

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    1. 11-1 MFIRS 11 Arson Module

    2. 11-2

    3. 11-3 Purpose of Arson Module

    4. 11-4 Use of Arson Module In v5 a fire is considered arson if: Cause of Ignition (Fire Module) = 1 (Intentional) and the Age of Person (Fire Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is blank; or Wildland Module is used (in place of the Fire Module), the Wildland Fire Cause = 7 (Incendiary) and the Age of the Person (Wildland Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is left blank. Arson Module must be completed In v5 a fire is considered arson if: Cause of Ignition (Fire Module) = 1 (Intentional) and the Age of Person (Fire Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is blank; or Wildland Module is used (in place of the Fire Module), the Wildland Fire Cause = 7 (Incendiary) and the Age of the Person (Wildland Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is left blank. Arson Module must be completed

    5. 11-5 Additional Uses of Arson Module The Arson Module may also be used: when the fire is under investigation, or in cases where the cause is “undetermined after investigation”. to document juvenile-set fires, whether determined to be intentional or not.

    6. 11-6 Arson Defined “To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device”.

    7. 11-7 A - Header Information Header information is repeated on all modules . . . In an automated system, this information is entered once and imported into all modules.

    8. 11-8 B - Agency Referred to Identifies the agency, if any, the incident was referred to for follow-up investigation.

    9. 11-9 Definitions ORI – is the unique identification number assigned to law enforcement agencies participating in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system or the National Incident Based Reporting System (NBIRS). FID – is a two-character identification number used by departments to submit crime data to UCR/NBIRS gathered by its dependent bureau/agencies. The ORI plus the FID and the incident number provide the necessary uniqueness to avoid the duplication of reported incidents.

    10. 11-10 C - Case Status Identifies the status of the investigation at the time the report was filed.

    11. 11-11 D - Availability of Ignition Source Identifies the availability of the ignition source (including matches and lighters) to the subject.

    12. 11-12 E - Suspected Motivation Factors Indicates the suspected factors that caused the subject(s) to burn, or attempt to burn.

    13. 11-13 F - Apparent Involvement Indicates whether the suspect(s) was motivated to commit the arson act because of involvement in a group or as a means to promote the cause of a group. Was this fire the result of any group: Terrorists Gangs Organized crime Various hate groupsWas this fire the result of any group: Terrorists Gangs Organized crime Various hate groups

    14. 11-14 G1 - Entry Method Indicates how the offender(s) gained access to the property. How did the subject gain access to the property: Door Open, unlocked Forced Windows Ditto Gate Ditto Key Help from insideHow did the subject gain access to the property: Door Open, unlocked Forced Windows Ditto Gate Ditto Key Help from inside

    15. 11-15 G2 - Extent of Fire Involvement on Arrival Indicates the fire department’s observation of the extent of the fire’s involvement upon arrival. Fire due company or officer: Nothing showing Smoke only Flame & smoke showing Fire through roof Fully involvedFire due company or officer: Nothing showing Smoke only Flame & smoke showing Fire through roof Fully involved

    16. 11-16 H - Methods/Devices Identifies the components, methods and/or devices that were used in the incident. Id’s Container Ignition/Delay device FuelId’s Container Ignition/Delay device Fuel

    17. 11-17 I - Other Investigative Information Identifies other investigative information pertinent to the case. Is there any other information that may be useful to the investigation: Other code violations Vacant Other crimes Recent change in insurance Financial problemsIs there any other information that may be useful to the investigation: Other code violations Vacant Other crimes Recent change in insurance Financial problems

    18. 11-18 J - Property Ownership Identifies the ownership of the property involved in the arson.

    19. 11-19 K - Initial Observations Identifies important initial observations made at the incident scene. Provides useful information relating to the property’s security status and circumvention of security systems. Initial observations made by first personnel on the scene.Initial observations made by first personnel on the scene.

    20. 11-20 L - Laboratory Used Identifies the laboratory, if any, that conducted analysis of evidence. Provides the means for the collection and analysis of laboratory data associated with a specific incident. What kind of laboratory was used (if any)?What kind of laboratory was used (if any)?

    21. 11-21 NFIRS 11 Juvenile Firesetter Blocks M1 - M8 are mandatory fields to be used if the person(s) involved in the ignition of the fire was a juvenile under the age of 18 -- to permit tracking and analysis of juvenile firesetter trends. Juvenile-set Fires Human Factors Contributing to Ignition – Age < 18 Or Factors Contributing to Ignition 19 = Playing with heat source. The juvenile firesetter section of the Arson Module must be completed. Juvenile-set Fires Human Factors Contributing to Ignition – Age < 18 Or Factors Contributing to Ignition 19 = Playing with heat source. The juvenile firesetter section of the Arson Module must be completed.

    22. 11-22 A - Header Information Header information is repeated on all modules . . . In an automated system, this information is entered once and imported into all modules.

    23. 11-23 M1 - Subject Number ? A number assigned to each juvenile subject involved in the fire’s ignition. Start with 001. No names are ever used for juveniles.Start with 001. No names are ever used for juveniles.

    24. 11-24 M2 - Age or Date of Birth ? Identifies the age or date of birth of the juvenile identified as being responsible for the fire.

    25. 11-25 M3 - Gender ? Identifies the gender (sex) of the juvenile identified as responsible for the fire.

    26. 11-26 M4 - Race ? Identifies the juvenile subject as a certain race (based on U.S. Census Bureau categories).

    27. 11-27 M5 - Ethnicity Identifies the ethnicity of the juvenile subject (based on U.S. Census Bureau categories).

    28. 11-28 M6 - Family Type ? Information on family type will assist researchers in determining those risk factors that may be a predictor of juvenile firesetting. Type of family that the juvenile is currently living with. Single parent Foster parent(s) 2 parents Extended family Aunt, uncle, grandparent, siblingType of family that the juvenile is currently living with. Single parent Foster parent(s) 2 parents Extended family Aunt, uncle, grandparent, sibling

    29. 11-29 M7 - Motivation/Risk Factors ? Identifies the stimulus and/or risk factors that were present and constituted a possible motivation for the incident. Check 1 box for choices 1-3 Then check all other boxes that apply for 4-9.Check 1 box for choices 1-3 Then check all other boxes that apply for 4-9.

    30. 11-30 M8 - Disposition of Person Under 18 ? Permits analysis of how juvenile offenders are handled -- is particularly useful in tracking juvenile firesetter trends. Handled w/in department (eg. Released with warning) 3. Referred to other authority. DSS, Juvenile court, Probation officer, Prosecuting attorney 4. Referred to treatment/counseling program Diversion program, in- or outpatient treatment program Handled w/in department (eg. Released with warning) 3. Referred to other authority. DSS, Juvenile court, Probation officer, Prosecuting attorney 4. Referred to treatment/counseling program Diversion program, in- or outpatient treatment program

    31. 11-31 Summary The Arson Module (NFIRS 11) is required whenever the Cause of Ignition is coded as “intentional”. The Arson Module may also be used: when the fire is under investigation, or in cases where the cause is “undetermined after investigation”. The Juvenile firesetter Module is required when the age of the person involved is < 18 . Whether determined to be intentional or not.

    32. 11-32 Questions?

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