National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Version 5.0

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form NFIRS Version 5.0 NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (Manual)	Form and Instruction	Removed	Available
Form NFIRS Version 5.0 NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules 1-12 (Electronic)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
nfirs_data_analysis_guidelines_issues.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-04-07	Available
OMB Response FINAL with cover and title page.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-04-07	Available
Narrative of Changes from Last ICR Submission 1600-0069 NFIRS 100214.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-03-05	Available
30 Day FRN Published 2-25-15.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-03-05	Available
60 Day FRN Published 2014-25813.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-03-05	Available
Representativeness_revised_and_formatted_103108_TD.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-03-22	Available
NFPA_NFIRS_BiasStudy_2005.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-03-22	Available
NFIRS_Use.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-05-21	Available
NFIRS Representativeness 2011 final.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-05-17	Available
Supporting Statement Part B NFIRS_1600-0069 100214.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2015-03-05	Available
Supporting Statement PART A NFIRS_1600-0069 02242016.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-04-07	Available
PL93-498.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-03-16	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
21154	Introduction to NFIRS Distance Learning (Training)	Instruction	Modified
188684	NFIRS CD/on-site Orientation (Training)	Instruction	Modified
188683	NFIC Training Workshop (Training)	Instruction	Modified
188682	NFIRS Program Management Training (Training)	Instruction	Modified
188681	NFIRS Program Management Orientation (Training)	Instruction	Modified
188679	NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (Manual)	Form and Instruction	Removed
188673	NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules 1-12 (Electronic)	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0069	ICR Reference No: 201502-1660-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201204-1660-002
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No: 1660-0069
Title: National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Version 5.0
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/11/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/31/2015
Terms of Clearance: FEMA will report back to OMB on their continuing efforts to make this collection more accessible and usable for NFIRS users six months before this collection is resubmitted. FEMA will also make their assessments of the quality of the information from NFIRS and NFPA available to NFIRS users.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2016
Responses	29,969,856	0	29,970,120
Time Burden (Hours)	13,500,230	0	13,704,900
Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,915,000	0	13,775,849

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Abstract: NFIRS provides a mechanism using standardized reporting methods to collect and analyze fire incident data at the Federal, State, and local levels. Data analysis helps local fire departments and States to focus on current problems, predict future problems in their communities, and measure whether their programs are working.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 93 - 498 9 Name of Law: Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 210	10/30/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 37	02/25/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NFIRS Program Management Training (Training)
NFIC Training Workshop (Training)
Introduction to NFIRS Distance Learning (Training)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules 1-12 (Electronic)	NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (electronic)	NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules 1-12 (electronic)
NFIRS Program Management Orientation (Training)
NFIRS CD/on-site Orientation (Training)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (Manual)	NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (manual)	NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (manual)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	29,969,856	29,970,120	0	-299,954	299,690	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,500,230	13,704,900	0	-339,530	134,860	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,915,000	13,775,849	0	0	139,151	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The annual burden hours has decreased by 204,670 hours from the previous inventory due to discontinuation of use of NFIRS paper forms and a small decrease in the number of students receiving the NFIRS Program Management Training and Orientation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,416,255

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage: 

Approved RCFs using this ICR

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Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 03/31/2015

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