Fire Prevention/Safety & Health (NFIRS and 2% Dues)

The Division of Industry Services (DIS) provides services related to fire prevention, protection, fire department safety and health, NFIRS, and the administration of the 2% fire dues. DIS helps develop and enforces safety and health standards for public sector fire department employees, based on SPS 330, the Fire Department Safety and Health Code, and SPS 332, the Public Employee Safety and Health Code. (Related to SPS 332, SPS 330 contains minimum requirements for an occupational safety and health program for public sector fire department employees involved in fire department operations.)

Consultation and inspections are provided by Fire Prevention Coordinators on requirements for fire department safety and health programs. Staff also provide assistance to fire chiefs and inspectors in Wisconsin in support of fire prevention inspections. See also Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems and Commercial Buildings Programs.

Questions regarding fire prevention codes can be sent to DSPSSBFirePrevention@Wisconsin.gov.

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Announcements

DSPS is offering Fire Prevention Training again this fall starting on Sept 7th and going until mid-November. Training will be held each month in a different District and each session can be attended either in-person and/or virtually. You are not limited to attending the training in your district so you can register for the session that best fits your schedule. Login to Bookwhen to view the list of scheduled trainings.

All registrations will be completed online through Bookwhen. We will be offering various topics again this year including Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention Public Education, Using NFPA 1 and SPS 314, a Data Warehouse, NERIS and WI Burning Report overview, and EAPs and Peer Support. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us, we are more than happy to assist anyway we can.

Registration: https://bookwhen.com/widsps-fireprevention

Registration Instructions: Bookwhen Instructions

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The DSPS standard on fire department safety and health identifies areas where fire departments must ensure that firefighters are limiting their risks and exposures to hazards or potential hazards that can be dangerous to their life and health. Many of the standards noted in SPS 330 are based upon best practices from NFPA 1500 or are directly referenced from OSHA standards. See the Firefighter Exposure Protection document for more information.

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Information on the new national suicide prevention dialing code:

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Firefighting Foam and PFAS in Wisconsin

The Hidden Dangers in Firefighting Foam

PFAS Frequently asked questions

Fire Incident Reporting

SPS 314.01(11) requires reporting of ALL FIRES within 60 days of the incident through NFIRS (FEMA). Fire departments shall follow the requirement within NFPA 1: 1.11.3.1 and keep a record every fire and other emergency incident that is encountered. We urge each fire department to report ALL INCIDENTS to FEMA, not just fire incidents, to give a clear picture of what you do as a fire department, to keep your account active, and to assist with grant requirements.

SPS 314.01(13)(e) Availability of records. For at least 7 years, the records specified in par. (d) shall be maintained in written form or in another form capable of conversion into written form within a reasonable amount of time; and shall be made available to the Department and to the public, upon request to the fire department.

Section 19.32 (2) of the Statutes considers a record to be material containing written or electromagnetic information. The Department considers computer records to be equivalent to written reports.

NFIRS Password Reset/Reactivate

NFIRS Password Reset

NFIRS Training

In person training is currently not being scheduled. Training via the internet can be provided. Contact us for more details. For your awareness, education, and dissemination, see the eNFIRS training videos here.

Multi-Year Data Trends in Wisconsin

For a complete look at multi-year data trends reported to NFIRS by Wisconsin Fire Departments, see the 2019-2021 Data Trend Report.

Wisconsin NFIRS Email Updates

For news and alerts specifically geared toward users of the NFIRS, please subscribe to the Wisconsin NFIRS updates here.

Document	Description
NFIRS Introduction	Introductary Training of the NFIRS
Overview	NFIRS Data Entry Overview
DEBI Overview	Data Entry Browser Interface (DEBI) Overview
Compatability	NFIRS Data Entry Tool Compatibility Workaround for Newer Operating Systems
Exposure Definition	NFIRS Exposure Number
Mutual Aid Definition	NFIRS Aid Given or Received
WFIRS Field Notes	WFIRS Incident Field Notes
No Activity	How To Complete a "No Activity"
Invalids	How To Search Invalids
Wisconsin NFIRS Codes	Wisconsin NFIRS Codes at a Glance

If you are not utilizing the NFIRS data entry tool (software) or the new internet-based Data Entry Browser Interface (DEBI) system, you must complete the export process within your vendor software (Firehouse, Fire Programs, etc.) and then complete the Bulk Import process from the NFIRS website in order to complete your incident submission. If you are using a vendor software and not completing the Bulk Import Process your incidents are not reaching the state or national levels. If you need additional assistance with the Bulk Import Process please contact NFIRS via email.

Bulk Import Documentation
Bulk Import Utility
Vendor Software Export Documentation
Firehouse
Emergency Reporting

ImageTrend is now available to the Wisconsin Fire Service at no direct charge to the individual fire department.

Document	Description
Overview	ImageTrend Software Overview
Importing	Current Software Import Overview
Exporting	ImageTrend File Export Overview
Inventory Guide	General Guide to Inventory Setup
Intro to Inventory	Introduction to Inventory Maintenance
Inventory Oh My	Sites, Products, and Items - Oh My!

Explanation of Fire Department Dues Payments

The Division of Industry Services (DIS) arranges payments to municipalities under the Wisconsin Two-Percent Fire Dues Payments Program. As in past years, the Current Year Distribution planned for each municipality is available. The list is first sorted alphabetically by county. Within the county, is sorted alphabetically by towns, villages, and cities. The amount of the check sent to the municipal treasurer is found under “Current Year Distribution.” This online list replaces the mailings that were done in the past to announce the amounts of the payments. If there are questions concerning the list, contact DSPSSBFireDues@Wisconsin.gov.

2% Dues Questions and Answers

2% Fire Dues Uses

eSLA Fire Chief User Guide (includes new 2% Fire Dues instructions)

eSLA Municipal Clerk User Guide (includes new 2% Fire Dues instructions)

Fire Dues Email Updates List

For news and alerts relating specifically to the 2% Fire Dues Fund (self-certification process, audits, and acceptable 2% expenditures), please subscribe to the 2% Fire Dues updates here.

Form	Description
Order Supplies	Fire Prevention Program Supplies (DoA Document Sales)
SBD-11	Wisconsin School District Record of Fire / Tornado / Other Evacuation Drills
SBD-5295	Fire Inspection Correction Order (PDF)
SBD-10615c SBD-10615c	Fire Inspection Report Form (PDF) Fire Inspection Report Form (fill-in)
SBD-10638	Fire Dept Registration Form
SBD-10885	Mobile Kitchen Log
SBD-10781	Determination of Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids (DoA Document Sales)

Private Aircraft Hangars

Act 270

Electric Grills on Decks

Security Locks in Schools

Fire Department Safety & Health

FIRE PREVENTION PUBLICATIONS

Document	Description
SBD-9405P	Wisconsin Fire Service Guidebook When using the Table of Contents (TOC) to jump to a page (link), use the [Alt] key and the [Left Arrow] key to go back to your previous location in the document.
Smoke Detectors Save Lives	Smoke Detector Alarms Brochure, about requirements for installation
SBD-10870	Codes Pocket Guide
NFIRS Incident Type Codes	Wisconsin NFIRS Codes at a Glance
Carbon Monoxide Detectors	Carbon Monoxide Alarms Brochure, about requirements for installation
Wisconsin Fireworks Law 2014	Details of the Wisconsin Fireworks Law of 2014
Fire Sprinklers in Multifamily Dwellings	Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Multifamily Dwellings
Antifreeze in Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems	Antifreeze in Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
How to Register with GovDelivery	Instructions for registering with GovDelivery
How to Use DOA Document Sales	Instructions for using DOA Document Sales ordering site
Wedding Barn Information	Wedding/Event Barn Information
Inspector Advanced Training	Fire Inspector Advanced Training PowerPoint
Fire Inspection Basics	Fire Inspector Basics Training PowerPoint
2% Fire Dues Audit	2% Fire Dues Program PowerPoint
Door Safety Devices	Door Safety Devices in Schools

FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY & HEALTH PUBLICATIONS

Document	Description
SBD-6894	Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Poster
SBD-9301	Public Sector Employee Safety and Health Poster
SOGs (PDF) SOGs (fill-in)	Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines (PDF) Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines (fill-in)
Fire Department Safety and Health	Fire Department Safety and Health PowerPoint
Respiratory Protection	Respiratory Protection Training Presentation PowerPoint
Firefighter Exposure Protection	Details of the Wisconsin Fireworks Law of 2014
Recommendations	Recommendations to Fire Fighters for Reducing Potential Chemical Exposure

Visit the eSLA Public Look-Up for the most up to date Wisconsin Fire Department Contact list. No log in required.

Alphabetical FD with FDID, Chief, Fire Inspector, Education Officer and NFIRS Contact

Two-Percent Fire Dues: DSPSSBFireDues@wisconsin.gov

Fire Prevention code technical questions: DSPSSBFirePrevention@wisconsin.gov

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