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What typically initiates the sequence of events leading to a fire incident?
What typically initiates the sequence of events leading to a fire incident?
- Building design
- Human acts or omissions (correct)
- Natural causes
- Electrical malfunction
What should be reported on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What should be reported on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
- The confirmed cause of the fire
- The damage caused by the fire
- The likely cause of the fire based on observation (correct)
- The suspected perpetrator of the fire
What is the code for 'Suspected Arson' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What is the code for 'Suspected Arson' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
- 20
- 1 (correct)
- 11
- 2
What is the possible cause subclass for 'Vehicle Collision' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What is the possible cause subclass for 'Vehicle Collision' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What is the possible cause class for 'Design/Construction/Maintenance Deficiency' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What is the possible cause class for 'Design/Construction/Maintenance Deficiency' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What is the age range for 'Children Playing' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What is the age range for 'Children Playing' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
What category of fire cause would a fire ignited by a child playing belong to?
What category of fire cause would a fire ignited by a child playing belong to?
What is the code for a fire caused by Routine maintenance deficiency?
What is the code for a fire caused by Routine maintenance deficiency?
What type of fire cause is a fire caused by a vehicle collision?
What type of fire cause is a fire caused by a vehicle collision?
What would be the code for a fire caused by an unattended ignition source?
What would be the code for a fire caused by an unattended ignition source?
What is the category for a fire caused by a malfunction in an electrical system?
What is the category for a fire caused by a malfunction in an electrical system?
What is the code for a fire caused by improper storage of ignition source/ignited materials?
What is the code for a fire caused by improper storage of ignition source/ignited materials?
What type of fire cause is a fire caused by a design fault?
What type of fire cause is a fire caused by a design fault?
What is the code for a fire caused by a malfunction in a mechanical system?
What is the code for a fire caused by a malfunction in a mechanical system?
What is the category for a fire caused by lightning?
What is the category for a fire caused by lightning?
What would be the code for a fire that was presumed to be extinguished and then reignited?
What would be the code for a fire that was presumed to be extinguished and then reignited?
What is the primary purpose of the OFM's data verification process?
What is the primary purpose of the OFM's data verification process?
How soon after receiving a data file does the OFM send a processing report to the fire department?
How soon after receiving a data file does the OFM send a processing report to the fire department?
What is the deadline for fire departments to submit revised reports after the initial filing date?
What is the deadline for fire departments to submit revised reports after the initial filing date?
What is the recommended retention period for fire departments to keep electronic or paper materials related to filed reports?
What is the recommended retention period for fire departments to keep electronic or paper materials related to filed reports?
What happens to data in the OFM system after June 30th of the following year?
What happens to data in the OFM system after June 30th of the following year?
Who is responsible for determining document retention schedules?
Who is responsible for determining document retention schedules?
What code is used for incidents where the cause is undetermined but is not considered suspicious?
What code is used for incidents where the cause is undetermined but is not considered suspicious?
What is the duty of the Fire Marshal according to the FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT, 1997?
What is the duty of the Fire Marshal according to the FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT, 1997?
Who are considered assistants to the Fire Marshal?
Who are considered assistants to the Fire Marshal?
What is the purpose of incident reporting?
What is the purpose of incident reporting?
Why is standardized reporting important?
Why is standardized reporting important?
What is the purpose of the Standard Incident Report?
What is the purpose of the Standard Incident Report?
Who provides the necessary information for assessing the impact of fire in Ontario?
Who provides the necessary information for assessing the impact of fire in Ontario?
What is the role of the Office of the Fire Marshal in incident reporting?
What is the role of the Office of the Fire Marshal in incident reporting?
What is the requirement for reporting injuries in fire incidents?
What is the requirement for reporting injuries in fire incidents?
What is the benefit of analyzing fire loss data in Ontario?
What is the benefit of analyzing fire loss data in Ontario?
Study Notes
Fire Incident Reporting
- A fire incident is the result of a set of conditions and a sequence of events that lead to the ignition of a material by an ignition source.
- The sequence of events is usually initiated by human acts or human omissions.
Possible Causes of Fire
- Intentional:
- Suspected Arson (1)
- Riot/Civil Commotion (2)
- Suspected Vandalism (3)
- Suspected Youth Vandalism (Ages 12 to 17) (4)
- Unintentional:
- Children Playing (11)
- Vehicle Collision (12)
- Design/Construction/Maintenance Deficiency (20)
- Misuse of Ignition Source or Material (44-50)
- Mechanical or Electrical Failure (51-52)
- Other Unintentional Causes (60)
- Undetermined:
- Unintentional, Cause Undetermined (98)
- Undetermined (99)
Reporting Possible Causes of Fire
- Report the likely cause of fire based on observation and information available at the time of incident reporting using the appropriate code.
- The code should be used to classify the possible cause of the fire.
Legislative Authority
- Clauses 9(2)(f) and 9(2)(g) of the FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT, 1997 (FPPA) state the duty of the Fire Marshal to keep a record of all fires reported, to develop and maintain statistical records, and to conduct studies in respect of fire protection services.
Purpose of Incident Reporting
- The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) collects data on fire incidents, injuries, and deaths through the provincial fire loss reporting system and OFM Investigations.
- The information is used for statistical and research purposes to identify trends in fire losses and develop fire prevention programs, public education, and community risk assessment.
Standardized Reporting
- Incident reporting is a standardized method of tracking fire, explosion, and other emergency responses made by Ontario fire departments.
- The standardized reporting system is necessary to gather consistent data that provides information on trends at both the community and provincial levels.
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Description
This quiz is about identifying the possible causes of a fire incident, including human acts and omissions, and reporting them on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form.
