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What is the first action to take when a Fire Department vehicle is involved in an accident?
What is the first action to take when a Fire Department vehicle is involved in an accident?
- Notify the Chief Officer
- Stop immediately and investigate (correct)
- Check the vehicle for damage
- Contact the police
Which personnel should be notified after a Fire Department vehicle accident?
Which personnel should be notified after a Fire Department vehicle accident?
- The Fire Department training officer
- The Mayor and local news station
- Only the Chief Officer
- Fire Dispatch, ADO, and EMS District Officer if involved (correct)
Why should the apparatus remain at the scene of the accident if possible?
Why should the apparatus remain at the scene of the accident if possible?
- To prevent further damage
- To allow firefighters to rest
- To signal for help
- To assist in investigations (correct)
What must be considered before moving equipment after an accident?
What must be considered before moving equipment after an accident?
Who is responsible for deciding whether the apparatus should continue responding after an accident?
Who is responsible for deciding whether the apparatus should continue responding after an accident?
What additional resource should be requested immediately after a Fire Department accident?
What additional resource should be requested immediately after a Fire Department accident?
What should be done if a volunteer company is using career apparatus at the scene of an accident?
What should be done if a volunteer company is using career apparatus at the scene of an accident?
What is one of the objectives outlined in the procedure for responding to accidents?
What is one of the objectives outlined in the procedure for responding to accidents?
What action should be taken immediately after a non-emergency related accident involving a County vehicle?
What action should be taken immediately after a non-emergency related accident involving a County vehicle?
Who must be notified in the event of an accident involving Baltimore County-owned apparatus?
Who must be notified in the event of an accident involving Baltimore County-owned apparatus?
Which of the following is NOT required to be provided under law after an accident?
Which of the following is NOT required to be provided under law after an accident?
Under what circumstance is a driver required to undergo alcohol/drug testing after an accident?
Under what circumstance is a driver required to undergo alcohol/drug testing after an accident?
What must the on-duty Safety Officer be notified about?
What must the on-duty Safety Officer be notified about?
What should not be discussed about accidents with anyone except investigators?
What should not be discussed about accidents with anyone except investigators?
Which of these situations triggers the necessity for alcohol/drug testing after an accident?
Which of these situations triggers the necessity for alcohol/drug testing after an accident?
What should the Chief Officer do after an accident involving a member?
What should the Chief Officer do after an accident involving a member?
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Study Notes
Standard Operational Procedure Overview
- S.O.P.# 400-02 governs accidents involving Fire Department vehicles, personal injuries, and property damage.
- Aim: Establish procedures for a safe and efficient response to accidents.
Procedures at the Scene of an Accident
- Immediate Actions:
- Stop vehicle and investigate the accident.
- Check for injuries and request additional resources if necessary.
- Notify Fire Dispatch via the divisional talkgroup.
- Notifications Required:
- Fire Dispatch must contact police and relevant Chief Officers.
- Notify on-duty Safety Officer and closest career Company Commander.
- If EMS units are involved, inform the EMS District Officer.
- Volunteer companies using career apparatus must notify the Vice President of the Baltimore County Volunteer Fireman’s Association and the Chief Officer.
Handling Vehicles Post-Accident
- Retain apparatus at the scene when possible for investigative purposes.
- If responding to an emergency, continue only after inspection by Officer in Charge (OIC) who must assess urgency.
- Non-emergency accidents require the vehicle to be reported out-of-service and remain until released by investigating officers.
- Involvement of volunteer companies necessitates informing a Chief Officer for investigation.
Confidentiality and Information Sharing
- Members must not share information about the accident except with investigators from Police or Fire Departments.
- Information legally required to share includes:
- Driver's licenses of involved operators.
- Baltimore County's self-insurance card with vehicle registration details.
Post-Accident Alcohol/Drug Testing
- Mandatory testing applies under specific circumstances:
- Loss of human life.
- Bodily injury requiring medical treatment away from the scene.
- Disabling damage to one or more vehicles requiring tow.
- Chief Officer determination of necessity.
- The on-duty Safety Officer must be notified when testing occurs.
- Chief Officer to inform Fire CDS via email about the member involved in post-accident testing.
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