EOPS Modified Responses to MISCF

Question 1

HOUISELESS fires in Portland increased how much from 2019 to 2022?

Answer 1

26% to 41% of ALL fires in City

244% increase

Question 2

What kind of fires is this policy for?

Answer 2

Non hostile, cooking, warming, other miscellaneous

Contained, attended, not threatening people or structures

Question 3

The officer can elect not to respond to report of a houseless fire as long as they do what?

Answer 3

Confirm with RP that fire is non-hostile*

*unless officer is familiar with location

Question 4

What 3 questions do you ask the RP within 5 minutes of dispatch?

Answer 4

1. How long ago did you see the fire?
2. Any tents/buildings nearby?
3. Any people trying to put it out?

Question 5

If the officer determines there is no risk of fire loss, you may clear the call after first documenting how?

Answer 5

Entering info into the REMARKS section

Question 6

When completing the report in FIS the Primary Situation found will be what?

Answer 6

UNAUTHORIZED BURNING–MODIFIED RESPONSE

Question 7

If you can’t make contact with the Caller but are familiar with the location when may you clear the call on a miscellaneous fire? (2) Between what hours?

Answer 7

1. Just 1 Caller (RP)
2. Between the hours of 0700-2300

Otherwise we need to respond

Question 8

What if there are multiple RPs?

Answer 8

You must attempt to contact them until you can confirm non hostile fire

Question 9

Why is valuation for Inspector contact >$750.00?

Answer 9

$750.00 is needed for a criminal felony charge