Estimated Dollar Loss and Values

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What is the first step in data processing according to the NFIRS 901 document?

Aggregating information into a composite record

Populating fields automatically from CAD data

Checking the report for accuracy and completeness (correct)

Completing required fields and modules

What information should be used to determine the Incident Type?

The type of location

The time of arrival

Information found on the scene (correct)

The initial dispatch code

When should a manual time change be noted in the documentation?

When there is a change in the Incident Type

When there is a delay in communication (correct)

When the CAD time matches the observed time

When the Incident Commander requests it

When are all dates and times entered as per NFIRS 901 guidelines?

As numerals using the 24-hour clock Signup and view all the answers

Why is the alarm time considered important according to NFIRS 901?

To record the precise time notification was made of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the narrative for a manual time change?

"The CAD time was different compared to the observed time." Signup and view all the answers

How should the date and time be entered according to LVFR's official time stamp?

(mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm) Signup and view all the answers

Which source defines the basic Incident Reporting Requirement fields according to NFIRS 901?

NFIRS 5.0 Complete Reference Guide Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a more accurate time stamp is known due to communication delays?

Note it in a narrative statement Signup and view all the answers

What happens when selecting a specific incident scenario in NFIRS 901 according to the text?

Additional tabs and fields become active or mandatory Signup and view all the answers

Why are some fields manually entered in the NFIRS 901 data processing?

To ensure accuracy and completeness of reports Signup and view all the answers

Which information is NOT used to determine Incident Type?

Initial dispatch code Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating property loss in fires according to the text?

To assess the damage to buildings and structures Signup and view all the answers

When is content loss considered to have occurred during a fire incident?

When valuable contents are damaged due to the fire Signup and view all the answers

Why are estimates of dollar loss not considered legally binding?

Because they are approximate values Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact on reporting dollar loss if automatic or mutual aid is provided for a fire incident?

Dollar loss is not reported in such cases Signup and view all the answers

In case of a fire fatality, how long after the incident does the definition include related deaths?

Within 1 year Signup and view all the answers

When should civilian injuries or deaths not be recorded in relation to a fire incident?

When caused by a separate event after the fire Signup and view all the answers

Which information should be recorded about a mobile property according to the text?

License Plate Number: The number on the license plates affixed to the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Make' refer to when recording information about a mobile property?

The name of the manufacturer of the mobile property. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) generally located on a mobile property?

Stamped on an identification plate on the mobile property. Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded if a commercial vehicle is licensed in multiple states according to the text?

Record the NV license if available. Signup and view all the answers

In case of a fire incident, what type of information is crucial according to the text?

Materials ignited, cause, and information concerning ignition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of T1's initial action plan?

Conducting a life search Signup and view all the answers

If an arsonist poured gasoline on a wooden floor, what is considered the material first ignited according to the text?

Gasoline Signup and view all the answers

Who was assigned as the Vent Group in the incident described?

CBRNE8 Signup and view all the answers

Which unit eventually became the North Division in the incident?

E201 Signup and view all the answers

What was R301 assigned as in the incident?

Vent Group Signup and view all the answers

What did E3's crew become after CBRNE8's arrival?

Salvage Group Signup and view all the answers

What report did T1 give upon their initial arrival at 2422 Rainbow?

'BIR' report Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an exposure fire according to the NFIRS 5.0 Complete Reference Guide?

A fire resulting from another fire outside a building, structure, or vehicle Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario should the fire spread from one separation to another in buildings be treated as an exposure?

In buildings with internal fire separations like strip malls Signup and view all the answers

When should multiple ownership of property within a building be treated as exposures?

When each property is separated by fire-rated compartments Signup and view all the answers

How should multiple buildings involved in a fire incident be classified?

Each building fire should be considered separate, with all but the original one classified as exposure fires Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting each exposure with the same Incident number and incrementing exposure numbers?

To avoid confusion regarding the number of properties involved Signup and view all the answers

When should all electronic RMS reports be completed according to the NFIRS 5.0 Complete Reference Guide?

Before the end of the shift to which they apply Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a more serious condition develops after arrival at an incident scene?

Immediately code the new, more serious incident type Signup and view all the answers

In a situation involving fire and hazardous materials, which incident codes should be used?

Fire codes Signup and view all the answers

When coding an incident involving a vehicle fire on a structure, which codes should be used?

Fire codes Signup and view all the answers

If a vehicle accident includes a vehicle fire, which incident type should be coded?

Vehicle Fire Signup and view all the answers

Which incident series should always be used for incidents involving severe weather or natural disasters?

Severe Weather & Natural Disaster series Signup and view all the answers

When multiple actions are taken during an incident, how should they be documented in the report?

Summarize all actions in the narrative section of the report Signup and view all the answers

How should a fire in a microwave be coded according to the text?

111 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the station number in fire incident reporting?

Associates the incident with the responsible fire station/unit Signup and view all the answers

When is aid considered given or received in fire incidents according to NFIRS guidelines?

If both fire departments are involved and on scene or staged Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for recording aid given or received in NFIRS documentation?

Involvement of another fire department at the incident Signup and view all the answers

How are fires in noncombustible containers coded when there is no flame damage beyond the container?

113 Signup and view all the answers

In what situations are Good Intent codes used in fire incident reporting?

For incidents where no incident is found upon arrival Signup and view all the answers

What type of information should be recorded about fire service casualties according to the text?

Only injuries or deaths related to any type of incident. Signup and view all the answers

Where should the full name of the company or agency occupying the property where an incident occurred be entered?

Persons or Entity Involved section Signup and view all the answers

When should a firefighter injury be considered according to LVFR guidelines?

When it requires any form of medical attention within one year of the incident. Signup and view all the answers

Why should detailed information about mobile property such as make, model, and VIN be obtained?

To identify specific types of mobile property involved in an incident. Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the civilian casualties total according to the text?

Any civilian-related injuries or deaths, not just from fire incidents. Signup and view all the answers

In which section is detailed information about mobile property involved in a fire's ignition precisely identified?

'Mobile Property' section Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is particularly important for aiding investigators, property owners, or insurance companies?

Correct address if dispatch address doesn’t match Signup and view all the answers

In the SAC format for incident reporting, what does 'S' stand for?

Situation Signup and view all the answers

What narrative formats are considered acceptable for EMS charting according to the text?

SOAP Signup and view all the answers

What specific information should be provided if not found in the dispatch address according to the text?

VIN numbers Signup and view all the answers

In an example incident where T1 responded to a fire in a duplex apartment, what was T1's role upon arrival?

Establishing Ellis command Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of narrative format suitable for fire incident reporting?

SALT Signup and view all the answers