What kind of incidents does NFIRS primarily analyze?

The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) primarily analyzes fire-related incidents. This comprehensive system is designed to collect data from fire departments about the circumstances and outcomes of various fire incidents, enabling a better understanding of fire causes, response effectiveness, and safety concerns. The data collected helps in identifying patterns and trends related to fires, facilitating improvements in fire prevention, training, and resource allocation.

Other types of incidents, such as non-emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials situations, and rescue operations, are typically covered under different reporting systems or protocols, emphasizing that NFIRS specifically focuses on fire incidents and their related statistics. This specialization is vital for enhancing fire safety measures and ensuring that fire departments can respond more effectively to fire emergencies.