MFIRS 1 Basic Module

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 • M.G.L. Chapter 148 sections 2 & 2A requires the reporting of any fire or explosion that results in a loss…..or fire that occurred at a school (K-12). • 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 CISM 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 # (if possible)

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. • If Total Loss >$5,000 it can’t be a coded as a confined fire.

14. H1 - Casualties  • Civilian: Identifies the # of deaths or injuries as a result of the fire incident (or during mitigation of the incident). • Fire Service: Identifies the # of deaths or injuries during any incident or while on duty. • If there are any injuries the incident can’t be coded as a confined fire.

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. • Stick to the facts!!!!! • Regular, every day, ‘run-of-the-mill’ incidents keep the narrative brief. • Fatal fires, large loss incidents & any incident with something out of the ordinary should be well documented. • Rule of thumb: The larger the incident the longer & more detailed the narrative should be.

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 secs. 2 & 2A requires a report be filed on every fire loss... &/or school fire (K-12). • The Basic Module is the only report which must be completed for every incident type.

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