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What class of accident is it if the handpump falls off the engine and hits a parked car?
It will not be classified as a Department Vehicle Accident under the Department Vehicle Accident Policy.
Who completes the Form 950?
The Driver/Engineer.
Who completes the Form 954?
Each member working on the company involved in the Department Vehicle Accident.
What is a Class 1A accident?
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What is a Class 2A accident?
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What is a Class 3A accident?
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What is a Class 4A accident?
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What is a Class 5 accident?
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An accident involving two Department vehicles only shall be classified as?
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All department accidents involving vehicles assigned to the bureau of operations require the response of a BC and a DDC.
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If you are involved in a Class 4A accident on the way to a run, can you continue to the run if the rig is in safe operational condition?
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Who approves the Form 950?
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When does OFI respond to an accident?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Accident Classification
- Classifications for Department vehicle accidents distinguish between accidents involving injuries and those without injuries, based on the number of vehicles and parties involved.
- Class 1(A) involves a CFD vehicle and one other vehicle with injuries; Class 1(B) is the same scenario without injuries.
- Class 2(A) involves a CFD vehicle and two or more other vehicles with injuries; Class 2(B) is without injuries.
- Class 3(A) involves a CFD vehicle and pedestrians with injuries; Class 3(B) is without injuries.
- Class 4(A) refers to damage from striking a fixed object with injuries; Class 4(B) is without injuries.
- Class 5 indicates unreported damage to a Department vehicle from a vehicle accident.
Accident Documentation
- Form 950 is completed by the Driver/Engineer and requires approval from the Company Officer to ensure completeness.
- Form 954 is filled out by all other involved personnel except the Department Vehicle Operator, including spotters or additional crew members present during the accident.
Response and Approval Processes
- Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) must respond to all accidents leading to injuries and significant incidents; applicable to Classes 1(A), 2(A), 3(A), and 4(A).
- All Department accidents necessitate the response of a Battalion Chief (BC) and a Dispatch Data Coordinator (DDC).
Specific Situational Protocols
- If involved in a Class 4A accident, personnel cannot continue to a run if there are injuries; however, if it is determined to be a Class 4B (without injuries), personnel may proceed if the vehicle is safe.
- In accidents involving two departmental vehicles, documentation must be separate and classified as Class 1(A) or Class 1(B) based on injuries.
Key Responsibilities
- The Company Officer is responsible for approving Form 950 after the Driver/Engineer completes it, ensuring proper protocol is observed
- Understanding and adhering to classification definitions is crucial for accurate reporting and accident management.
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Test your knowledge of the Department Vehicle Accident Policy, including specific scenarios and responsibilities related to vehicle accidents. This flashcard quiz covers key definitions and procedures that every department member should know.
