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MFIRS 2 Fire Module

2-2. Objectives. The participants will be able to:describe when the Fire Module is to be useddemonstrate how to correctly complete various sections of the Fire Module given scenarios of incidents. 2-3. MFIRS 2 Fire Module. Used for all fires that extend beyond a non-combustible containerException: Wildland Fire Module may be used instead of this module for vegetation or other outside firesIncident Types 140-143, 160, 170-173, 561, 631-632Not recommended in MA except for extremely lar224

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MFIRS 2 Fire Module

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    1. 2-1 MFIRS 2 Fire Module Introduce this module by reminding the class that any fire outside the non combustible container of origin requires a MFIRS-2 to be completed. Incident Types 100, 113-118 & 150-159 do not need a completed Fire Module. Remind the class that all incidents start with the basic report Also that any fire loss in Massachusetts is a mandated report under Chapter 148 Section 2 & 2A. Introduce this module by reminding the class that any fire outside the non combustible container of origin requires a MFIRS-2 to be completed. Incident Types 100, 113-118 & 150-159 do not need a completed Fire Module. Remind the class that all incidents start with the basic report Also that any fire loss in Massachusetts is a mandated report under Chapter 148 Section 2 & 2A.

    2. 2-2 We will first explain of the data fields. We will first explain of the data fields.

    3. 2-3 MFIRS 2 Fire Module Used for all fires that extend beyond a non-combustible container Exception: Wildland Fire Module may be used instead of this module for vegetation or other outside fires Incident Types 140-143, 160, 170-173, 561, 631-632 Not recommended in MA except for extremely large forest/brush fires (100+ acres). The incident may still be a reportable fire loss in Massachusetts even if it does not extend beyond the non-combustible container of origin. Examples: Grease fire in a frying pan Fire in a metal trash can (inside or outside) Chimney fire Fuel burner/boiler malfunctionThe incident may still be a reportable fire loss in Massachusetts even if it does not extend beyond the non-combustible container of origin. Examples: Grease fire in a frying pan Fire in a metal trash can (inside or outside) Chimney fire Fuel burner/boiler malfunction

    4. 2-4 A - Header Header information is repeated on all modules . . . In an automated system, this information is entered once and imported into all modules Stress that electronic filing systems will auto-fill these header fields for all additions to the basic report.Stress that electronic filing systems will auto-fill these header fields for all additions to the basic report.

    5. 2-5 B1 - Property Details B1 identifies the number of residential units in the building of origin B2 identifies the number of buildings involved Exposures will have a 0 B3 identifies the number of acres burned may use Wildland Fire Module instead

    6. 2-6 C - On Site Materials Identifies any significant amounts of commercial, industrial, energy, or agricultural products on the property Use whether or not materials were involved in fire Required if Property Use is 500 - 899

    7. 2-7 D - Ignition D1 Identifies the area where the fire started ? D2 Identifies the heat source ? D3 Identifies the item ignited ? D4 Identifies the composition of the item ignited

    8. 2-8 E1 - Cause of Ignition ? Identifies the general causal factor that resulted in a heat source igniting a combustible material Identifies if fire was an exposure fire If Cause is Intentional an Arson Module must be completed. Stress that if the the Cause = 1 – Intentional that an Arson Module must be completed.Stress that if the the Cause = 1 – Intentional that an Arson Module must be completed.

    9. 2-9 E2 - Contributing Factors ? Identifies the contributing factors that allowed the heat source and combustible material to combine to ignite the fire Can identify up to 2 factors Although not currently a mandatory this field gives us a greater perspective on the cause of the fire. Ignition Factor (v4) We use this field to identify, juvenile-set fires, smoking fires, & electrical fires. It also allows us to see other things like: Combustible(s) too close to heat source Design, manufacturing or installation deficiencies. Although not currently a mandatory this field gives us a greater perspective on the cause of the fire. Ignition Factor (v4) We use this field to identify, juvenile-set fires, smoking fires, & electrical fires. It also allows us to see other things like: Combustible(s) too close to heat source Design, manufacturing or installation deficiencies.

    10. 2-10 E3 - Human Factors ? Identifies mental or physical states or conditions that contributed to the ignition of the fire Identifies the age and sex of the person involved in the ignition If age of person involved <18 please put it here and complete the juvenile firesetter part of the Arson Module New field. Lets us see for the first time if any (human) condition or situation allowed the heat source & combustible material combine to ignite the fire. Use age if person is under 18 or over 65. We use this field to discern if it is a Juvenile-set fire. If age is <18 then the Juvenile firesetter section of the Arson Module is required.New field. Lets us see for the first time if any (human) condition or situation allowed the heat source & combustible material combine to ignite the fire. Use age if person is under 18 or over 65. We use this field to discern if it is a Juvenile-set fire. If age is <18 then the Juvenile firesetter section of the Arson Module is required.

    11. 2-11 F1 - Equipment Identifies the equipment that provided the primary heat source to cause ignition (if the equipment malfunctioned or was improperly used) Codes are found in the Handbook or QRG Required for all electrical fires. Quality Control Report. Wiring is considered a piece of equipment.Required for all electrical fires. Quality Control Report. Wiring is considered a piece of equipment.

    12. 2-12 F2 - Power Source Identifies the power source of the equipment involved in the ignition of the fire Codes can be found in the Handbook and QRG

    13. 2-13 F3 - Equipment Portability Describes the equipment involved in ignition as either stationary or portable Portable equipment normally can be moved by one person, &/or is designed to be used in multiple locations

    14. 2-14 G - Fire Suppression Factors Identifies conditions or factors that affected fire suppression or management decisions They provide guides for planning strategic & tactical procedures for future incidents. Identify fire training & equipment needs. Examples: Balloon construction Wood truss construction Fixed burgular protection assemblies (bars, grills on windows or doors) Fire doors blocked Hydrants inoperative 500 series – Protective equipment problems AES problems AES/standpipe-fire department connection problems 600 series - Egress/Exit Problems Occupancy above legal limit (West Warwick, RI)They provide guides for planning strategic & tactical procedures for future incidents. Identify fire training & equipment needs. Examples: Balloon construction Wood truss construction Fixed burgular protection assemblies (bars, grills on windows or doors) Fire doors blocked Hydrants inoperative 500 series – Protective equipment problems AES problems AES/standpipe-fire department connection problems 600 series - Egress/Exit Problems Occupancy above legal limit (West Warwick, RI)

    15. 2-15 H - Mobile Property Information H1 - Identifies if mobile property was involved in the ignition and whether or not it burned Massachusetts law requires that a stolen/recovered burnt vehicle be reported. This field was added to the national data system. The vehicle owner still needs to complete an FP33C – Burned/Recovered Motor Vehicle form. Need the make, model, year, License plate/Registration #, State registered in & Vehicle Identification (VIN) #. Work with local or state PD to get this information.Massachusetts law requires that a stolen/recovered burnt vehicle be reported. This field was added to the national data system. The vehicle owner still needs to complete an FP33C – Burned/Recovered Motor Vehicle form. Need the make, model, year, License plate/Registration #, State registered in & Vehicle Identification (VIN) #. Work with local or state PD to get this information.

    16. 2-16 Coding Common Incidents The following slides are how you should code the following types of incidents: Electrical fires Smoking fires Arsons Juvenile-set fires Coding some common type incidents.Coding some common type incidents.

    17. 2-17 Electrical Fires Factors Contributing to Ignition = 30-39 series – Electrical failure, malfunction; or 54 – Equipment overloaded. In every case some piece of equipment had to have failed, malfunctioned, caused the short circuit or arc or overloaded. The Equipment Involved in Ignition and the accompanying fields Power Source and Portability, need to be completed Wiring is considered to be equipment (Equipment Involved = 210 – 214).

    18. 2-18 Smoking Fires Heat Source = Between 61 and 65; or Factors Contributing to Ignition (1 & 2) = 11 Cause of Ignition ? 1 Age (Human Factors) >7 or is null

    19. 2-19 Arsons 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 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

    20. 2-20 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.

    21. 2-21 Summary The Fire Module (MFIRS 2) is used for any fire that extends beyond a non-combustible container vehicle fire, building fire vegetation (grass) fire, unless Wildland Module is used In conjunction with the Structure Fire Module, provides a more complete picture of the incident

    22. 2-22 Questions?

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