NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Incident Type’

Element Specification

INCIDENT TYPE CODES

Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Incident Type’ element

Fire Group

Fire Other Group

• 100 – Fire – Other

Structure Fire Group

• 110 – Structure Fire – Other (Conversion Only)
• 111 – Building Fire
• 112 – Fires In Structure Other Than In A Building
• 113 – Cooking Fire, Confined To Container
• 114 – Chimney or Flue Fire, Confined To Chimney or Flue
• 115 – Incinerator Overload or Malfunction, Fire Confined
• 116 – Fuel Burner/Boiler Malfunction, Fire Confined
• 117 – Commercial Compactor Fire, Confined To Rubbish
• 118 – Trash or Rubbish Fire, Contained

Fire In Mobile Property Used As A Fixed Structure Group

• 120 – Fire In Mobile Property Used As A Fixed Structure – Other
• 121 – Fire In Mobile Home Used As Fixed Residence
• 122 – Fire In Motor Home, Camper, Recreational Vehicle
• 123 – Fire In Portable Building, Fixed Location

Mobile Property (Vehicle) Fire Group

• 130 – Mobile Property (Vehicle) Fire – Other
• 131 – Passenger Vehicle Fire
• 132 – Road Freight or Transport Vehicle Fire
• 133 – Rail Vehicle Fire
• 134 – Water Vehicle Fire
• 135 – Aircraft Fire
• 136 – Self-propelled Motor Home or Recreational Vehicle
• 137 – Camper or Recreational Vehicle (RV) Fire
• 138 – Off-road Vehicle or Heavy Equipment Fire

Natural Vegetation Fire Group

• 140 – Natural Vegetation Fire – Other
• 141 – Forest, Woods or Wildland Fire
• 142 – Brush or Brush-and-Grass Mixture Fire
• 143 – Grass Fire

Outside Rubbish Fire Group

• 150 – Outside Rubbish Fire – Other
• 151 – Outside Rubbish, Trash or Waste Fire
• 152 – Garbage Dump or Sanitary Landfill Fire
• 153 – Construction or Demolition Landfill Fire
• 154 – Dumpster or Other Outside Trash Receptacle Fire
• 155 – Outside Stationary Compactor/Compacted Trash Fire

Special Outside Fire Group

• 160 – Special Outside Fire – Other
• 161 – Outside Storage Fire
• 162 – Outside Equipment Fire
• 163 – Outside Gas or Vapor Combustion Explosion
• 164 – Outside Mailbox Fire

Cultivated Vegetation, Crop Fire Group

• 170 – Cultivated Vegetation, Crop Fire – Other
• 171 – Cultivated Grain or Crop Fire
• 172 – Cultivated Orchard or Vineyard Fire
• 173 – Cultivated Trees or Nursery Stock Fire

Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat – No Fire Group

Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat – Other Group

• 200 – Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat Other

Overpressure Rupture From Steam (no Ensuing Fire) Group

• 210 – Overpressure Rupture From Steam – Other
• 211 – Overpressure Rupture Of Steam Pipe or Pipeline
• 212 – Overpressure Rupture Of Steam Boiler
• 213 – Steam Rupture Of Pressure or Process Vessel

Overpressure Rupture From Air or Gas – No Fire Group

• 220 – Overpressure Rupture From Air or Gas – Other
• 221 – Overpressure Rupture Of Air or Gas Pipe/Pipeline
• 222 – Overpressure Rupture Of Boiler From Air or Gas
• 223 – Air or Gas Rupture Of Pressure or Process Vessel

Overpressure Rupture, Chemical Reaction – No Fire Group

• 231 – Chemical Reaction Rupture Of Process Vessel

Explosion – No Fire Group

• 240 – Explosion – No Fire – Other
• 241 – Munitions or Bomb Explosion – No Fire
• 242 – Blasting Agent Explosion – No Fire
• 243 – Fireworks Explosion – No Fire
• 244 – Dust Explosion – No Fire

Excessive Heat, Scorch Burns With No Ignition Group

• 251 – Excessive Heat, Scorch Burns With No Ignition

Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident Group

Rescue, Emergency Medical Call (EMS) – Other

• 300 – Rescue, EMS Incident – Other

Medical Assist Group

• 311 – Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Incident

• 320 – Emergency Medical Service Incident – Other
• 321 – EMS Call, excluding Vehicle Accident With Injury
• 322 – Motor Vehicle Accident With Injuries
• 323 – Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident (MV Ped)
• 324 – Motor Vehicle Accident With No Injuries.

Lock-in Group

• 331 – Lock-in note: If locked out use Lock-out (511).

Search For Lost Person Group

• 340 – Search For Lost Person – Other
• 341 – Search For Person On Land
• 342 – Search For Person In Water
• 343 – Search For Person Underground

Extrication, Rescue Group

• 350 – Extrication, Rescue – Other
• 351 – Extrication Of Victim(s) from Building/Structure
• 352 – Extrication Of Victim(s) from Vehicle
• 353 – Removal Of Victim(s) from Stalled Elevator
• 354 – Trench/Below-grade Rescue
• 355 – Confined Space Rescue
• 356 – High-angle Rescue
• 357 – Extrication Of Victim(s) From Machinery

Water or Ice-related Rescue Group

• 360 – Water & Ice-related Rescue – Other
• 361 – Swimming/Recreational Water Areas Rescue
• 362 – Ice Rescue
• 363 – Swift Water Rescue
• 364 – Surf Rescue
• 365 – Watercraft Rescue

Electrical Rescue Group

• 370 – Electrical Rescue – Other
• 371 – Electrocution or Potential Electrocution
• 372 – Trapped By Power Lines

Rescue or EMS Standby Group

• 381 – Rescue or EMS Standby

Hazardous Condition – No Fire Group

Flammable Gas or Liquid Condition – Other Group

• 400 – Hazardous Condition – Other

Combustible/Flammable Spills & Leaks Group

• 410 – Combustible/Flammable Gas/Liquid Condition – Other
• 411 – Gasoline or Other Flammable Liquid Spill
• 412 – Gas Leak (natural Gas or LPG)
• 413 – Oil or Other Combustible Liquid Spill

Chemical Release, Reaction, or Toxic Condition Group

• 420 – Toxic Condition – Other
• 421 – Chemical Hazard (no Spill or Leak)
• 422 – Chemical Spill or Leak
• 423 – Refrigeration Leak
• 424 – Carbon Monoxide Incident

Radioactive Condition Group

• 430 – Radioactive Condition – Other
• 431 – Radiation Leak, Radioactive Material

Electrical Wiring/Equipment Problem Group

• 440 – Electrical Wiring/Equipment Problem – Other
• 441 – Heat From Short Circuit (Wiring), Defective/Worn
• 442 – Overheated Motor
• 443 – Breakdown Of Light Ballast
• 444 – Power Line Down
• 445 – Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment

Biological Hazard Group

• 451 – Biological Hazard, Confirmed or Suspected

Accident, Potential Accident Group

• 460 – Accident, Potential Accident – Other
• 461 – Building or Structure Weakened or Collapsed
• 462 – Aircraft Standby
• 463 – Vehicle Accident, General Cleanup

Explosive, Bomb Removal Group

• 471 – Explosive, Bomb Removal note: For Bomb Scare use Bomb Scare No Bomb (721)

Attempted Burning, Illegal Action Group

• 480 – Attempted Burning, Illegal Action – Other
• 481 – Attempt To Burn
• 482 – Threat To Burn

Service Call Group

Service Call – Other Group

• 500 – Service Call – Other

Person In Distress Group

• 510 – Person In Distress – Other
• 511 – Lock-out
• 512 – Ring or Jewelry Removal

Water Problem Group

• 520 – Water Problem – Other
• 521 – Water Evacuation
• 522 – Water or Steam Leak

Smoke, Odor Problem Group

• 531 – Smoke or Odor Removal

Animal Problem or Rescue Group

• 540 – Animal Problem – Other
• 541 – Animal Problem
• 542 – Animal Rescue

Public Service Assistance Group

• 550 – Public Service Assistance – Other
• 551 – Assist Police or Other Governmental Agency
• 552 – Police Matter
• 553 – Public Service
• 554 – Assist Invalid
• 555 – Defective Elevator, No Occupants

Unauthorized Burning Group

• 561 – Unauthorized Burning

Cover Assignment, Standby At Fire Station, Move-up Group

• 571 – Cover Assignment, Standby, Moveup

Good Intent Call Group

Good Intent Call – Other Group

• 600 – Good Intent Call – Other

Dispatched And Cancelled En Route Group

• 611 – Dispatched & Cancelled En Route

Wrong Location, No Emergency Found Group

• 621 – Wrong Location
• 622 – No Incident Found On Arrival At Dispatch Address

Controlled Burning Group

• 631 – Authorized Controlled Burning
• 632 – Prescribed Fire

Vicinity Alarm Group

• 641 – Vicinity Alarm (incident In Other Location)

Steam – Other Gas Mistaken For Smoke Group

• 650 – Steam – Other Gas Mistaken For Smoke – Other
• 651 – Smoke Scare, Odor Of Smoke
• 652 – Steam, Vapor, Fog or Dust Thought To Be Smoke
• 653 – Smoke From Barbecue, Tar Kettle

EMS Call Where Party Has Been Transported Group

• 661 – EMS Call, Party Transported By Non-fire Agency

Hazmat Release Investigation W/No Hazmat Group

• 671 – Hazmat Release Investigation W/No Hazmat
• 672 – Biological Hazard Investigation, None Found

False Alarm & False Call Group

False Alarm And False Call – Other Group

• 700 – False Alarm or False Call – Other

Malicious, Mischievous False Alarm Group

• 710 – Malicious, Mischievous False Call – Other
• 711 – Municipal Alarm System, Malicious False Alarm
• 712 – Direct Tie to FD, Malicious False Alarm
• 713 – Telephone, Malicious False Alarm
• 714 – Central Station, Malicious False Alarm
• 715 – Local Alarm System, Malicious False Alarm

Bomb Scare Group

• 721 – Bomb Scare – No Bomb

System or Detector Malfunction Group

• 730 – System Malfunction – Other
• 731 – Sprinkler Activation Due To Malfunction
• 732 – Extinguishing System Activation Due To Malfunction
• 733 – Smoke Detector Activation Due To Malfunction
• 734 – Heat Detector Activation Due To Malfunction
• 735 – Alarm System Sounded Due To Malfunction
• 736 – Carbon Monoxide Detector Activation Due To Malfunction

Unintentional System/Detector Operation – No Fire Group

• 740 – Unintentional Transmission Of Alarm – Other
• 741 – Sprinkler Activation, No Fire – Unintentional
• 742 – Extinguishing System Activation
• 743 – Smoke Detector Activation, No Fire – Unintentional
• 744 – Detector Activation, No Fire – Unintentional
• 745 – Alarm System Activation, No Fire – Unintentional
• 746 – Carbon Monoxide Detector Activation, No CO

Biohazard Scare Group

• 751 – Biological Hazard, Malicious False Report

Severe Weather & Natural Disaster Group

• 800 – Severe Weather or Natural Disaster – Other
• 811 – Earthquake Assessment
• 812 – Flood Assessment
• 813 – Wind Storm, Tornado/Hurricane Assessment
• 814 – Lightning Strike – No Fire
• 815 – Severe Weather or Natural Disaster Standby

Special Incident Type Group

Special Type Of Incident – Other Group

• 900 – Special Type Of Incident – Other
• 6111 – Dispatched & Cancelled Before Leaving Station
• UUU – Undetermined Incident Type (Conversion Only)

Citizen Complaint Group

• 911 – Citizen Complaint

Relational Edit Rules for ‘Incident Type’

NFIRS defines relational edit rules to ensure data consistency and accuracy in its database. These are the rules for ‘Incident Type’

Transactions containing ‘Incident Type’

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

• Basic Incident

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