Data always shows a pattern. The skill is recognizing the pattern and using it to bring about change.
Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office maintains fire department incident reports in the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Information collected is used to identify fire-related problems, public education programs, fire code and product safety recalls. Idaho works with 230 fire departments and make sure fire department’s data are valid and released to United States Fire Administration (USFA).