NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Number of Buildings Ignited’
Definition : The number of buildings, if any, that were ignited by the wildland fire.
Purpose : This information provides important information to resource planners and policymakers developing zoning ordinances and regulations regarding wildland and rural areas. This information may also help direct future training and incident management efforts.
Entry : Enter the number of buildings ignited by the wildland fire. If no buildings were ignited, check or mark the None box.
A separate exposure report should be filled out for each building ignited.
A separate exposure report should be filled out for each building ignited.
Element Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Optional |
| Maximum Length | 3 |
| Element Type | Numeric – Integer numbers (no decimal points). If the user has not provided information, an empty field should be transmitted. All integer values are assumed to be positive. Any fields which allow a negative integer value have been denoted with ‘+ or –’ in the comment field. Negative numbers should be transmitted with the minus sign preceding the digits. – Maximum length 3 characters |
Transactions containing ‘Number of Buildings Ignited’
The value of this element is captured by the following transaction :
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Last Updated on May 4, 2023