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What is the purpose of the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
What is the purpose of the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
Who is responsible for approving the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
Who is responsible for approving the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
What determines the response to an Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) incident?
What determines the response to an Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) incident?
What is the basic response for a motor vehicle accident without entrapment in District 21?
What is the basic response for a motor vehicle accident without entrapment in District 21?
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Why may the district EMS unit be replaced in the response to an Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) incident?
Why may the district EMS unit be replaced in the response to an Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) incident?
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What is the effective date of the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
What is the effective date of the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
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What is the re-evaluation date for the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
What is the re-evaluation date for the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline?
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How many pages does the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline consist of?
How many pages does the Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) guideline consist of?
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In the event of an accident involving a vehicle without entrapment on the I90 Tollway, what is the designated response for the westbound stretch from mile marker 59.25 to 61.8?
In the event of an accident involving a vehicle without entrapment on the I90 Tollway, what is the designated response for the westbound stretch from mile marker 59.25 to 61.8?
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According to the document, which of these is considered an 'Accident with Personal Injury'?
According to the document, which of these is considered an 'Accident with Personal Injury'?
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If the State Police are not present at a vehicle accident on the I90 Tollway, who is responsible for notifying them?
If the State Police are not present at a vehicle accident on the I90 Tollway, who is responsible for notifying them?
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According to the document, what happens when MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures conflict with HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines?
According to the document, what happens when MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures conflict with HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines?
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Based on the information provided, what is the primary source of information regarding HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines for vehicle accidents and extrications?
Based on the information provided, what is the primary source of information regarding HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines for vehicle accidents and extrications?
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If an accident occurs on the I90 Tollway, eastbound, between mile markers 62.5 and 66.0, which units are typically dispatched?
If an accident occurs on the I90 Tollway, eastbound, between mile markers 62.5 and 66.0, which units are typically dispatched?
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Study Notes
Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) Response Guidelines
- The purpose of this guideline is to provide standardized responses to all incidents classified as an Accident with Personal Injury (ACPI) by Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD).
Response Policy
- The policy of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department is to follow this guideline, but it can be altered to achieve a more appropriate response based on information received from NWCD or to achieve a faster response based on location and/or status of fire department apparatus and personnel.
Response Procedure
- For motor vehicle accidents without entrapment, the response will include:
- Engine, Ambulance, and Squad units from the respective districts (21, 22, 23, or 24)
- Note: CAD may replace the district EMS unit if there is a closer EMS unit available
- For motor vehicle accidents without entrapment on the I90 Tollway, the response will include:
- Specific Engine, Squad, Tower, Ambulance, and Battalion units depending on the location (Westbound or Eastbound)
- Notification of State Police District 15 if they are not on the scene
Definitions
- An Accident with Personal Injury is defined as any call involving a vehicle with the report of personal injury.
Exceptions
- In cases where MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures or MABAS 1 Operating Guidelines/Policy Statements conflict with HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines, HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines will take precedence.
References
- Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline, Specialized Operations-010, Vehicle Accident and Extrication Guidelines
- MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures current online reference
- MABAS 1 Operating Guidelines/Policy Statements
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This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department in responding to accidents with personal injuries, following NIMS compliance. It outlines the procedures for emergency responders to follow in such situations.