Fire Department Accident Response Guidelines

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

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.