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MFIRS 1 Basic Module

MFIRS 1 Basic Module. Objectives. The participants will be able to: describe when the Basic Module is to be used demonstrate how to correctly complete the Basic Module, given an incident scenario

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MFIRS 1 Basic Module

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  1. MFIRS 1Basic Module

  2. Objectives • The participants will be able to: • describe when the Basic Module is to be used • demonstrate how to correctly complete the Basic Module, given an incident scenario • identify other MFIRS modules which must be completed based on information captured on the Basic Module

  3. MFIRS 1Basic Module • Used for all incidents to collect common information • Chapter 148 section 2 requires a report of any fire loss….. • Entries on Basic Module may require that other modules be completed

  4. A - Header Information  • Contains the information that uniquely identifies the incident ( FDID, state, incident date, number, and exposure) • Incidents may have several exposure fires • requires a separate report • uses the same incident number and consecutive exposure numbers • Identifies if reporting a change, deletion, or no activity

  5. B - Location  • Identifies specific location of the incident • Indicates whether Wildland Module is used and “Alternate Location Specification” is provided • Accepts GIS Compatible Format

  6. 1 5 1 C - Incident Type  Identifies the single most significant situation found • Includes codes for all types of incidents handled by fire service agencies • Fire takes precedence over all other incident types (if multiple situations exist at the same incident)

  7. Critical Incident Information  • Unique to Massachusetts • Allows for accounting of various types of critical incidents that occur in the state. • Tracks CIS team responses • notes circumstances of the critical incident

  8. D - Aid Given or Received  Options include: • Mutual aid given or received • Automatic aid given or received • Other aid given • None Collects receiving department’s FDID and incident #

  9. E1 - Dates & Times Collects date and time of alarm, arrival, controlled, and last unit cleared • Automated systems capture time in seconds • 0000 hours =midnight

  10. E2 - Shift and Alarms • Identifies the on-duty shift or platoon; the number of alarms transmitted for the incident; and the district number

  11. Actions Taken F Primary Action Taken (1) Additional Action Taken (2) Additional Action Taken (3) F - Actions Taken  • Records the three most significant actions performed on the incident scene by responding personnel Codes include entire spectrum of fire service activities, including EMS & Hazardous Materials

  12. G1 - Resources  • Collects the total number of personnel and apparatus, by type, that responded to the incident • This information will be automatically calculated if using the apparatus or personnel module in an automated system

  13. G2 - Dollar Losses & Values • Provides an estimate of the total dollar loss and the pre-incident value of the property and contents • Complete for all fires • Using replacement value is recommended

  14. H1 - Casualties • Identifies the number of deaths or injuries as a result of the incident (or during mitigation of the incident)

  15. X H2 - Detector • Identifies the presence of detectors at the time of the incident and whether they alerted the occupants • Complete for confined fires when occupants were alerted

  16. H3 - Hazardous Materials Release • Documents the occurrence of a hazardous materials release at the incident The Haz-Mat Module (NFIRS-7) should be completed if “other” is checked

  17. I - Mixed Use Property • Captures data on the overall use of the structures on a property • If a structure has two or more property uses, or • If a property has two or more structures with different uses

  18. J - Property Use  • The specific use of the property where the incident occurred

  19. K1 - Person/Entity Involved • Collects the name and contact information for persons or entities (businesses, companies) involved in the incident or related to the property

  20. Insurance Information • Unique to Massachusetts • Insurance Company Information • The name of the company carrying the policy • Total Insurance • The total amount of the insurance policy

  21. K2 - Owner • Collects the name and contact information for the person or entity that owns the property where the incident occurred

  22. L - Remarks • Provides for a narrative description of the incident Includes an instructional box intended to provide guidance for completing the report

  23. 1 M - Authorization • Collects the name and identifying information for the Officer in Charge of the incident and the member completing the incident report

  24. Summary • The Basic Module (MFIRS 1) is used for every incident • Chapter 148 section 2 requires a report be filed on every fire loss... • The Basic Module is the only report which must be completed for many incident types

  25. Questions?

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