NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Meridian’
Definition : Reference or beginning point for measuring east or west ranges.
Purpose : This information may be of value to local authorities for contacting the owner in connection with the fire and in making a long-term analysis of wildland fires in similar areas or on property under the same ownership.
Entry : Enter the alternate location information using the specific Latitude and Longitude where the fire started or, alternatively, enter the Section, Township, Range, and Meridian.
Element Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Optional |
| Expected Length | 2 |
| 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. |
MERIDIAN CODES
Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Meridian’ element
| Meridian | Code |
|---|---|
| First Principal | 01 |
| Second Principal | 02 |
| Third Principal | 03 |
| Fourth Principal | 04 |
| Fifth Principal | 05 |
| Sixth Principal | 06 |
| Black Hills | 07 |
| Boise | 08 |
| Chickasaw | 09 |
| Choctaw | 10 |
| Cimarron | 11 |
| Copper River | 12 |
| Fairbanks | 13 |
| Gila And Salt River | 14 |
| Humboldt | 15 |
| Huntsville | 16 |
| Indian | 17 |
| Louisiana | 18 |
| Michigan | 19 |
| Principal | 20 |
| Mt. Diablo | 21 |
| Navajo | 22 |
| New Mexico | 23 |
| St. Helena | 24 |
| St. Stephens | 25 |
| Salt Lake | 26 |
| San Bernardino | 27 |
| Seward | 28 |
| Tallahassee | 29 |
| Ustringah | 30 |
| Ute | 31 |
| Washington | 32 |
| Willamette | 33 |
| Wind River | 34 |
| Ohio | 35 |
| Great Miami River | 36 |
| Muskingum River | 37 |
| Ohio River | 38 |
| First Scioto River | 39 |
| Second Scioto River | 40 |
| Third Scioto River | 41 |
| Ellicotts Line | 42 |
| Twelve Mile Square | 43 |
| Kateel River | 44 |
| Umiat | 45 |
| Undetermined | UU |
Transactions containing ‘Meridian’
The value of this element is captured by the following transaction :
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Last Updated on May 3, 2023