NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Contributing Factors’

Définition : The most significant factors contributing to the injury of the casualty.

Purpose : This additional information on how an injury occurred can help in targeting fire prevention programs and checking the adequacy and enforcement of codes. For example, if many casualties resulted from illegally locked window bars, inspection practices might need to be reviewed.

Entry : Enter the two-digit code and description for up to three factors that best describe the contributions to the injury. If no factors were involved, check or mark the None box.

Element Specification

Specification	Value
Requirement	Optional
Expected Length	2
Multiple Choice	0 – 3
Element Type	Coded Field – The coded field relating to an entry in the code table. Most coded fields allow for Plus+ One codes. For these fields the expected length of the coded entry is depicted as (National length OR Plus+ One length). Only fields with this notation in the expected length column allow for Plus+ One definitions. If the user has not provided information, an empty field should be transmitted.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INJURY CODES

Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Contributing Factors’ element

Egress Problem Group

11 – Crowd Situation, Limited Exits
12 – Mechanical Obstacles To Exit
13 – Locked Exit or Other Problem With Exit
14 – Problem With Quick Release Burglar or Security Bar
15 – Burglar or Security Bar, Intrusion Barrier
16 – Window Type or Size Impeded Egress
10 – Egress Problem – Other

Fire Pattern Group

21 – Exits Blocked By Flame
22 – Exits Blocked By Smoke
23 – Vision Blocked or Impaired By Smoke
24 – Trapped Above Fire
25 – Trapped Below Fire
20 – Fire Pattern – Other

Escape Group

31 – Unfamiliar With Exits
32 – Excessive Travel Distance To Nearest Clear Exit
33 – Chose Inappropriate Exit Route
34 – Re-entered Building
35 – Clothing Caught Fire While Escaping
30 – Escape – Other

Collapse Group

41 – Roof Collapse
42 – Wall Collapse
43 – Floor Collapse
40 – Collapse – Other

51 – Trapped In/by Vehicle
52 – Vehicle Collision, Rollover
50 – Vehicle-related – Other

61 – Unvented Heating Equipment
62 – Improper Use Of Heating Equipment
63 – Improper Use Of Cooking Equipment
60 – Equipment-related Factors – Other

Other Special Factors Group

91 – Clothing Burned, Not While Escaping
92 – Overexertion
00 – Factor Contributing To Injury – Other
NN – None
UU – Undetermined (Conversion Only)

Transactions containing ‘Contributing Factors’

The value of this element is captured by the following transaction :

Civilian Fire Casualty

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NFIRS Codes Cheat Sheet – NFIRS Coding – NFIRS Examples – FDIDs – POCs – NFIRS Transactions – NFIRS Modules – NFIRS Elements – NFIRS Rules – NFIRS Reference – NFIRS Compliant ?

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