32 Questions
What typically initiates the sequence of events leading to a fire incident?
Human acts or omissions
What should be reported on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
The likely cause of the fire based on observation
What is the code for 'Suspected Arson' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
1
What is the possible cause subclass for 'Vehicle Collision' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
12
What is the possible cause class for 'Design/Construction/Maintenance Deficiency' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
Unintentional
What is the age range for 'Children Playing' on the Ontario OFM Standard Incident Form?
Ages 11 and under
What category of fire cause would a fire ignited by a child playing belong to?
Unintentional
What is the code for a fire caused by Routine maintenance deficiency?
28
What type of fire cause is a fire caused by a vehicle collision?
Unintentional
What would be the code for a fire caused by an unattended ignition source?
44
What is the category for a fire caused by a malfunction in an electrical system?
Unintentional
What is the code for a fire caused by improper storage of ignition source/ignited materials?
49
What type of fire cause is a fire caused by a design fault?
Unintentional
What is the code for a fire caused by a malfunction in a mechanical system?
51
What is the category for a fire caused by lightning?
Natural Cause
What would be the code for a fire that was presumed to be extinguished and then reignited?
72
What is the primary purpose of the OFM's data verification process?
To ensure data is complete and accurate
How soon after receiving a data file does the OFM send a processing report to the fire department?
Within 5 days
What is the deadline for fire departments to submit revised reports after the initial filing date?
6 months
What is the recommended retention period for fire departments to keep electronic or paper materials related to filed reports?
Until the report is verified by the OFM
What happens to data in the OFM system after June 30th of the following year?
It is moved to the OFM data warehouse
Who is responsible for determining document retention schedules?
The municipality
What code is used for incidents where the cause is undetermined but is not considered suspicious?
98
What is the duty of the Fire Marshal according to the FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT, 1997?
To keep a record of all fires reported and develop statistical records
Who are considered assistants to the Fire Marshal?
The fire chief of every fire department, the clerk of every municipality, and members of a fire prevention bureau
What is the purpose of incident reporting?
To collect data for statistical and research purposes
Why is standardized reporting important?
To make it easier to compare data over time and across municipalities
What is the purpose of the Standard Incident Report?
To track fire incidents and emergency responses
Who provides the necessary information for assessing the impact of fire in Ontario?
Fire fighters
What is the role of the Office of the Fire Marshal in incident reporting?
To collect and analyze data
What is the requirement for reporting injuries in fire incidents?
An Injury Report is required for all civilian injuries in fire incidents
What is the benefit of analyzing fire loss data in Ontario?
It helps identify common fire scenarios and persons at risk
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.
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.
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