FIRE STATISTICS

CFA uses a computer software package called The Fire and Incident Reporting System (FIRS). This program that allows entry of fire and incident reports directly into CFA's integrated computer network by the brigades. The system is designed to minimise administration workloads and largely do away with paperwork while increasing the quality and timeliness of data obtained. FIRS data can also be used to provide information on:

• Occurrences, distribution and causes of incidents
• Allocation of resources to brigades
• Risk assessment and management
• Incident avoidance
• Development of fire safety public education programs
• Development of fire safety legislation and codes
• Performance monitoring
• The names of people attending incidents, so that records for each individual and brigade will be complete