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What is the definition of 'Under Control Time' according to the OFM?

The time when the fire is reported to the FD

The time when the fire is sufficiently surrounded and quenched that it no longer threatens further spread or destruction of additional property (correct)

The time when the decision is made to apply an extinguishing agent to suppress the fire

The time when the fire is fully extinguished

What should be reported if the 'Under Control Time' is different from the incident date?

The under control date only

Both the incident date and the under control date (correct)

The incident date only

Neither date

What should be input as the 'Under Control Time' if the fire is extinguished prior to FD arrival?

The time of FD arrival plus 1 second later (correct)

The incident date

The time of FD arrival

The time the fire was extinguished

What is the definition of 'Application of Agent or decision to defer' according to the OFM?

The time when the decision is made by FD to apply an extinguishing agent to suppress the fire or to defer the agent application Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the fire is extinguished prior to FD arrival and no extinguishing agent is required?

Click the 'Extinguishing Agent not Required' checkbox Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reporting the 'Under Control Time'?

FD personnel on the scene Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents requires a Casualty Report for civilian injuries and deaths?

All emergency responses including fires and other types Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Injury Report (TFS – Casualty tab)?

To report civilian injuries and deaths in fires and explosions incidents only Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of a civilian fire injury?

Injuries directly resulting from fire, secondary complications arising from fire injuries, and injuries sustained while involved in fire control Signup and view all the answers

Who must complete a separate injury report for every injured person?

The person who submitted the Standard Incident Report Signup and view all the answers

Is a Casualty Report required for injuries in fires or explosions resulting from vehicle collisions?

No, never Signup and view all the answers

What type of person is included in the definition of a civilian fire injury?

A person who attempted suicide by fire or explosion Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in Section B of the Standard Incident Report?

The total number of civilian injuries or fatalities Signup and view all the answers

How should civilian injuries in a vehicle collision resulting in fire be reported?

Not reported Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for investigating fire fatalities?

The Office of the Fire Marshal Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a person has a complaint of smoke inhalation but does not receive treatment at the scene?

Do not complete an injury report Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a person receives treatment on the scene for smoke inhalation?

Complete an injury report Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a person is sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation?

Complete an injury report Signup and view all the answers

What is not considered a fire injury?

A person injured by fire/explosion resulting from an accidental vehicle collision Signup and view all the answers

What is a reportable fire death?

Death resulting from injuries sustained during a fire incident Signup and view all the answers

What is not included in the definition of a civilian fire death?

Death resulting from a vehicle collision caused by a fire Signup and view all the answers

When should a Casualty Report be completed?

When the fire department responds to a fire/explosion call Signup and view all the answers

What is a fire fighter action injury?

An injury incurred while in the process of fire fighting Signup and view all the answers

What is a fire fighter action fatality?

A fire fighter who dies as a result of injuries sustained during an emergency response Signup and view all the answers

When should a fire fighter action death be reported?

If the fire fighter dies within a year and a day of the incident Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reporting a civilian fire death?

The fire department Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the definition of a civilian fire death?

Death resulting from a vehicle collision caused by a fire Signup and view all the answers

When do I report a civilian injury?

For fire-related injuries only Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FireRMS Under Control Time

Under Control Time is the time when the fire is sufficiently surrounded and quenched, no longer threatening further spread or destruction of additional property.
Report the date and time when the fire department (FD) considers the fire to be in check and will require no further resources for fire attack.
The under control date may not be the same as the incident date, and should be reported if different.

Application of Agent or Decision to Defer

This field collects the time when an extinguishing agent is initially applied to a fire or the decision is made to defer the application.
Report the time when the FD decides to apply an extinguishing agent to suppress the fire or to defer the agent application.
If the fire is extinguished prior to FD arrival, enter the time when it was determined that no extinguishing agent was required, and click the "Extinguishing Agent not Required" checkbox.
This field represents the time when the FD is in command of the scene, staffed, and equipped to fight the fire or make other decisions related to control of the incident.

Casualty Reporting

The Injury Report (TFS – Casualty tab) is used to report civilian injuries and deaths in fire incidents only and firefighter injuries and deaths sustained in all emergency responses.

Civilian Fire Injury

A civilian fire injury is defined as a person (non-firefighter) who sustained an injury during a fire incident.
This definition includes injuries directly resulting from fire, secondary complications arising from fire injuries, and injuries sustained while involved in fire control or escaping the dangers of a fire.
Exceptions include a person injured by fire/explosion resulting from an accidental vehicle collision, which is reported by the Ministry of Transportation.

Civilian Fire Death

A civilian fire death is defined as a person (non-firefighter) who dies as a result of injuries sustained during a fire incident.
This definition includes death resulting from injuries directly resulting from fire, secondary complications arising from fire injuries, and injuries sustained while involved in fire control or escaping the dangers of a fire.
Reportable fire deaths include suicides by fire, homicides by fire, and arson fires that result in deaths.
Exclusions include deaths from vehicle accidents, fire deaths on Indian Reserves, Federal property, Department of National Defense property, and Ministry of Natural Resources land, and deaths from controlled fires.

Fire Fighter Action Fire Injury

A fire fighter action fire injury is defined as an injury incurred while in the process of fire fighting, or an injury directly related to one fire and sustained while fire fighting.
This definition includes injuries incurred en route to or returning from an incident scene as a result of an accident or as a result of exertion sustained during the incident.
Injuries incurred as a result of a heart attack or stroke brought upon by exertion while involved in fire fighting or any other type of rescue activity are classified as action injuries if they occur within 24 hours of the incident.

Fire Fighter Action Fatality

A fire fighter action fatality is defined as a fire fighter who dies as a result of injuries sustained during an emergency response.
This definition includes death resulting from injuries incurred while in the process of fire fighting, or injuries directly related to one fire and sustained while fire fighting.
Death must occur within a year and a day of the incident to be classified as an action death for reporting purposes.

Casualty Reporting Guidelines

A Casualty Report must be completed for every injured person in the injury totals reported on the Standard Incident Report.
A separate injury report must be completed for each person injured.
Exceptions to casualty reporting include injuries resulting from vehicle collisions.

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This quiz covers the OFM definition and requirement for reporting the under control time in FireRMS, specifically the date and time when the fire is no longer a threat and no further resources are needed for fire attack.