60 Questions
What is the first step in data processing according to the NFIRS 901 document?
Checking the report for accuracy and completeness
What information should be used to determine the Incident Type?
Information found on the scene
When should a manual time change be noted in the documentation?
When there is a delay in communication
When are all dates and times entered as per NFIRS 901 guidelines?
As numerals using the 24-hour clock
Why is the alarm time considered important according to NFIRS 901?
To record the precise time notification was made of the incident
What should be included in the narrative for a manual time change?
"The CAD time was different compared to the observed time."
How should the date and time be entered according to LVFR's official time stamp?
(mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm)
Which source defines the basic Incident Reporting Requirement fields according to NFIRS 901?
NFIRS 5.0 Complete Reference Guide
What should be done if a more accurate time stamp is known due to communication delays?
Note it in a narrative statement
What happens when selecting a specific incident scenario in NFIRS 901 according to the text?
Additional tabs and fields become active or mandatory
Why are some fields manually entered in the NFIRS 901 data processing?
To ensure accuracy and completeness of reports
Which information is NOT used to determine Incident Type?
Initial dispatch code
What is the purpose of estimating property loss in fires according to the text?
To assess the damage to buildings and structures
When is content loss considered to have occurred during a fire incident?
When valuable contents are damaged due to the fire
Why are estimates of dollar loss not considered legally binding?
Because they are approximate values
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
In case of a fire fatality, how long after the incident does the definition include related deaths?
Within 1 year
When should civilian injuries or deaths not be recorded in relation to a fire incident?
When caused by a separate event after the fire
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.
What does 'Make' refer to when recording information about a mobile property?
The name of the manufacturer of the mobile property.
Where is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) generally located on a mobile property?
Stamped on an identification plate on the mobile property.
What should be recorded if a commercial vehicle is licensed in multiple states according to the text?
Record the NV license if available.
In case of a fire incident, what type of information is crucial according to the text?
Materials ignited, cause, and information concerning ignition.
What is the primary focus of T1's initial action plan?
Conducting a life search
If an arsonist poured gasoline on a wooden floor, what is considered the material first ignited according to the text?
Gasoline
Who was assigned as the Vent Group in the incident described?
CBRNE8
Which unit eventually became the North Division in the incident?
E201
What was R301 assigned as in the incident?
Vent Group
What did E3's crew become after CBRNE8's arrival?
Salvage Group
What report did T1 give upon their initial arrival at 2422 Rainbow?
'BIR' report
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
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
When should multiple ownership of property within a building be treated as exposures?
When each property is separated by fire-rated compartments
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
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
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
What should be done if a more serious condition develops after arrival at an incident scene?
Immediately code the new, more serious incident type
In a situation involving fire and hazardous materials, which incident codes should be used?
Fire codes
When coding an incident involving a vehicle fire on a structure, which codes should be used?
Fire codes
If a vehicle accident includes a vehicle fire, which incident type should be coded?
Vehicle Fire
Which incident series should always be used for incidents involving severe weather or natural disasters?
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster series
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
How should a fire in a microwave be coded according to the text?
111
What is the significance of the station number in fire incident reporting?
Associates the incident with the responsible fire station/unit
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
What is the criterion for recording aid given or received in NFIRS documentation?
Involvement of another fire department at the incident
How are fires in noncombustible containers coded when there is no flame damage beyond the container?
113
In what situations are Good Intent codes used in fire incident reporting?
For incidents where no incident is found upon arrival
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.
Where should the full name of the company or agency occupying the property where an incident occurred be entered?
Persons or Entity Involved section
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.
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.
What should be included in the civilian casualties total according to the text?
Any civilian-related injuries or deaths, not just from fire incidents.
In which section is detailed information about mobile property involved in a fire's ignition precisely identified?
'Mobile Property' section
What type of information is particularly important for aiding investigators, property owners, or insurance companies?
Correct address if dispatch address doesn’t match
In the SAC format for incident reporting, what does 'S' stand for?
Situation
What narrative formats are considered acceptable for EMS charting according to the text?
SOAP
What specific information should be provided if not found in the dispatch address according to the text?
VIN numbers
In an example incident where T1 responded to a fire in a duplex apartment, what was T1's role upon arrival?
Establishing Ellis command
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of narrative format suitable for fire incident reporting?
SALT
Learn about estimating property and contents dollar loss in fire incidents, focusing on damage caused by flame, smoke, suppression activities, and overhaul. Understand the importance of assessing property and content loss in such situations.
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