NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Weather Type’
Definition : The general description of weather conditions at the time and location of fire origin.
Purpose : A description of weather conditions at the time and location of fire origin helps to understand the conditions that may have contributed to the fire cause or spread.
Entry : Enter the two-digit code and description for the weather conditions at the time and location of fire origin.
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. |
WEATHER TYPE CODES
Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Weather Type’ element
| Vehicle Type | Code |
|---|---|
| Suppression Vehicle | 1 |
| EMS Vehicle | 2 |
| Other Fire Department Vehicle | 3 |
| Non-fire Department Vehicle (includes POV) | 4 |
| Vehicle Type Undetermined (Conversion Only) | U |
| None | N |
Transactions containing ‘Weather Type’
The value of this element is captured by the following transaction :
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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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Last Updated on May 9, 2023