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| Program Overview |
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The Data Collection & Research Unit collects and analyzes fire incident data, juvenile involved with fire incidents and hazardous substance response through the Oregon Fire & EMS BridgeTM. Reported information is used to identify and evaluate educational, engineering, economic incentive, and enforcement solutions to losses associated with Oregon's fire and hazardous materials incidents. The Oregon Fire & EMS BridgeTM is a web-based incident reporting system that is provided free of charge to Oregon's fire service and is funded by the OSFM with dedicated Fire Insurance Premium Tax funds.
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| Reports and Statistics |
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The Data Unit prepares data sheets and reports that exhibit Oregon’s fire statistics. To access the latest statistics, see our Reports and Statistics page.
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| Data Request & Special Studies |
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Oregon's emergency incident data is available to citizens, fire departments, local, state and federal agencies, insurance companies and the media. Fire departments use the data to apply for state, federal and private grants.
If you have a need for this type of analysis, please contact the staff by email or telephone. Some of these requests are quite complicated and additional communication may be needed to best fill the request.
If you have a basic information request, please follow the link below and fill out the form and click on submit at the bottom of the form. It will automatically be emailed to our unit.
Data Request Form
For assistance, please contact: John.L.Phillips@state.or.us or 503-934-8237
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| Oregon NFIRS Information |
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Since 1977, Oregon has submitted fire incident data to be included in the national database. The 1996 and 1997 data was not included because of the differences in the version of NFPA 901 codes that were being used by the Oregon program and the USFA program. In January of 1998 USFA produced a new program using NFIRS 5.0. This program enables Oregon to provide electronic information in the NFIRS 5 format.
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| Incident Reporting |
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Oregon Fire Bridge
Oregon Fire & EMS BridgeTM (OFEB) is the new internet-based incident reporting system for Oregon fire departments. The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) launched OFEB on January 1, 2010, replacing a system that had become obsolete after 13 years of use. Oregon Fire & EMS BridgeTM utilizes modern technology, is user-friendly, and has numerous features that advance the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of Oregon fire data.
All fire departments in Oregon have their own secure online accounts in OFEB, which they access via usernames and passwords provided to select staff members. Hundreds of fire service personnel throughout the state have participated in OFEB training workshops conducted by the OSFM. In addition, many departments conduct in-house training sessions using the OSFM’s OFEB training website.
Oregon Fire & EMS Bridge TM is a centralized data repository for Oregon fire department data. The system not only has automated forms to record and report incident information, but also provides record-keeping and tracking of staff, equipment, inspections, pre-planning, activities, training, and compensation. In addition, the system allows users to generate reports to help individual fire departments and the OSFM evaluate operational areas, such as response time, fire causes, etc.
For more information about the Oregon Fire & EMS BridgeTM reporting system, contact the OSFM’s Data Unit staff:
Charissa Divine, Fire Reporting Assistant, Charissa.Divine@state.or.us or 503-934-8234
Jackie Sparks, Fire Data Specialist, Jacqueline.Sparks@state.or.us or 503-934-8244
John Phillips, Research Analyst, John.L.Phillips@state.or.us or 503-934-8237
Dave Gulledge, Data Unit Manager, Dave.E.Gulledge@state.or.us or 503-934-8273
In the event that you need direct support from the Oregon Fire & EMS BridgeTM vendor, contact Image Trend, Inc. at support@imagetrend.com or 888-469-7789
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| Reference and Forms |
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Materials
NFIRS Complete Reference Guide
Oregon Fire Bridge User Manual
Standardized Fire Loss Reporting Best Practice Guideline
NFIRS Coding Questions & Answers
NFIRS Coding 2009-08
NFIRS Coding 2009-04
NFIRS Coding 2009-01
NFIRS Coding 2008-10
NFIRS Coding 2008-09
NFIRS Coding 2008-07
Data Connection
2012
January ~ The season of home heating fires
2011
December ~ Trends in Oregon school fires
November ~ How Does Oregon Compare?
October ~ NFIRS Coding
September ~ Reporting Fire Casualties
August ~ Why report incidents to the state?
June ~ Oregon Fires in 2010
May ~ Teaching your community about home fire sprinklers
April ~ Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education survey results
March ~ The cigarette fire problem in Oregon
February ~ Are you using Oregon Fire & EMS BridgeTM to its full potential?
January ~ Data resolutions for the new year
2010
December ~ The season of home heating fires
November ~ Fighting fire with facts
October ~ Smoke alarm presence and performance in Oregon fires
September ~ Preventing fire fatalities in Oregon
August ~ The Seasonality of Oregon Fires
July ~ Fireworks Fires in Oregon
June ~ Does Your Agency Have a Standards of Cover Document?
May ~ Recommendations for Effective Reports
April ~ What constitutes an Exposure Fire?
March ~ Estimating Dollar Losses & Values
February ~ Why should I report my incidents to the State?
Standards of Cover
Does your fire department or district have a Standards of Cover (SOC) document? The SOC examines a fire agency’s performance with regard to the needs of the community it serves, identifies service level objectives that the agency can currently meet, and helps identify service level objectives the agency should work to achieve to be more effective. A well-written SOC arms the fire chief with essential information when discussing agency performance and needs with the board of directors. The Office of State Fire Marshal offers several resources to help Oregon fire departments and districts prepare an effective SOC document. For templates, examples, and more information about SOC, see our Standards of Cover page.
Forms
NFIRS Field Form
NFIRS Form (All Modules)
Fire Fatality Fax (Within 24 Hours) Fire Fatality Report Form
Data Request Form
or 503-934-8273 in the Data Unit
Office of State Fire Marshal
4760 Portland Rd NE Salem, OR 97305
503-373-1540
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