23 Questions
What is the primary purpose of this policy?
To outline the responsibilities for documenting fire and rescue emergencies
Which personnel are subject to this policy?
All personnel responsible for documenting fire rescue responses
What does the acronym NFIRS stand for?
National Fire Incident Reporting System
Which software package handles patient care reporting?
The other software package, separate from the one used for NFIRS reporting
What does the term 'PCR' refer to in the context of this policy?
Patient Care Report
Which of the following guides is mentioned in the policy?
SJFR Tablet ePCR Guide and SJFR FireRMS Reporting Guide
What is the primary responsibility of the ALS engine upon arrival on-scene when a patient requires transport?
Perform an assessment, provide treatment, and convey all information to the transporting rescue unit
In situations where a unit is cancelled or responds as a single unit resource, which unit is responsible for completing the NFIRS and PCR reports?
The responding or on-scene St. Johns County apparatus that delivered patient assessment and/or care
What should be done if all response reports (NFIRS and PCRs) cannot be completed during the 24-hour shift?
The engineer/officer responsible must contact the Battalion Chief or Captain to receive permission for delaying the completion, send an email with the necessary details, and follow the outlined procedure
What is the responsibility of Battalion Chiefs and Captains regarding response documentation?
They are responsible for ensuring effective response documentation is taking place within their respective areas and routinely evaluating its effectiveness
What should be done if problems with response documentation are identified by Battalion Chiefs and Captains?
The problems should be immediately corrected at the Battalion Chief level
What is the consequence of failing to complete all response reports (NFIRS and PCRs) for a given call?
Disciplinary action will be taken against those involved
Who is responsible for ensuring that response reports are completed during the 24-hour shift?
Assigned engineer/officer
In what format should response reports be written according to the guidelines?
Using only approved abbreviations and symbols
What is the minimum period for which response reports are required to be kept on file by the Department?
5 years
Who is responsible for preparing a PCR for every call that results in patient assessment, treatment, and/or transport?
Assigned engineer/officer
When are NFIRS reports required to be prepared according to the guidelines?
For all calls received by Fire Rescue Communications
Who may write an NFIRS report for incidents like brush fires with greater than two apparatus involvement?
Incident Commander
Which types of incidents may require input from several sources for NFIRS reports?
"Mass Casualty Incidents" and "MVA’s with entrapment/extrication"
"No Transport" PCR's require input from personnel who arrived on scene prior to what event?
'Transport unit arrival'
Who is responsible for preparing a PCR for every call that results in patient assessment, treatment, and/or transport?
Assigned engineer/officer
What is the primary purpose of keeping response reports on file by the Department for not less than five years?
To ensure compliance with legal requirements
Who may write an NFIRS report for incidents like brush fires with greater than two apparatus involvement?
Incident Commander
Learn about the policy for documenting fire and rescue emergencies, including the use of reporting software systems like NFIRS. This quiz covers the responsibilities and scope of documenting fire rescue responses.
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