NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Hazardous Material Released’
Définition : The occurrence and nature of a hazardous material release at the incident.
Purpose : This element provides information on whether or not hazardous materials were released at the incident, what the materials were, and whether the HazMat Module should be completed. This allows fire departments to document releases of hazardous materials as minor spills that occur in the everyday environment without the need to complete the HazMat Module.
Entry : Check or mark the box best describing the type of spill or release that occurred at the incident. If no hazardous materials were involved or no HazMat release, check or mark the None box. Complete the HazMat Module if special HazMat actions were required, including the need for special protective clothing or equipment, or if the spill was equal to or greater than 55 gallons.
Element Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Optional |
| Expected Length | 1 |
| 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. |
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE CODES
Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Hazardous Material Released’ element
| Hazardous Material Released | Code |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas: Slow Leak, No Evac. or Hazmat Actions. | 1 |
| Propane Gas – Less Than A 21 Lb. Tank. | 2 |
| Gasoline – Vehicle Fuel Tank or Portable Container. | 3 |
| Kerosene – Fuel-burning Equipment/portable Storage. | 4 |
| Diesel Fuel/fuel Oil – Vehicle Fuel Tank/ Portable. | 5 |
| Household/office Solvent or Chemical Spill. | 6 |
| Motor Oil – From Engine or Portable Container. | 7 |
| Paint – Spills Less Than 55 Gallons. | 8 |
| Special Hazmat Actions Required or Spill Greater Than or Equal To 55 Gal. | 0 |
| None | N |
Transactions containing ‘Hazardous Material Released’
The value of this element is captured by the following transaction :
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Last Updated on May 2, 2023