S-CRIT Critical Injuries to Toronto Fire Service Personnel or the Public Part 2

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Who shall attend the hospital as soon as possible when an employee is being transported to a medical facility with an injury?

The Fire Chief

An Incident Commander

A District Chief (correct)

A fellow Firefighter

When an employee is injured, what should be respected regarding family notifications?

The wishes of the injured employee (correct)

The wishes of the Incident Commander

The wishes of the Fire Chief

The wishes of the District Chief

Who is responsible for ensuring a family member is notified of the injured party if the individual is unconscious or unable to make the call?

A fellow Firefighter

The Incident Commander

The Fire Chief or designate (correct)

The District Chief

What protocol shall be engaged if circumstances suggest the injured person may succumb to their injuries?

Line of Duty Death protocol Signup and view all the answers

Who shall activate the critical injury protocol for critical injuries to civilians?

The Officer in Charge Signup and view all the answers

When a critical injury occurs to a civilian because of a fire, who shall be notified in addition to other response protocols?

The on-duty TFS Fire Investigator Signup and view all the answers

Who shall investigate the incident?

The CJHSC Co-Chairs Signup and view all the answers

What shall be respected regarding the attire of employees attending the hospital?

They shall not wear their bunker gear Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the City of Toronto Supervisor's Report of Injury/Accident in a timely fashion during training exercises?

Firefighter's immediate supervising Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for referring all media enquiries pertaining to injured TFS personnel?

Senior Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Senior HR consultant Occupational Health and Safety?

To generate prevention strategies and interview members Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for compiling a written report for the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development?

Management Co-Chair Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for submitting a copy of the City of Toronto Supervisor's Report of Injury/Accident to the next level of Supervisor?

Within 24 hours or the same working shift Signup and view all the answers

Who is informed of all injuries and incidents immediately?

District Chief in charge of the training program Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for releasing information about injured TFS personnel to the media?

Fire Chief or their designate Signup and view all the answers

Who receives copies of the report from the Management Co-Chair?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Employee Injured and/or Hospitalized

Injured employees should be treated to stabilize their condition as soon as possible.
A District Chief should attend the hospital as soon as possible if an employee is being transported to a medical facility with an injury.
A fellow Firefighter may accompany the patient/employee to the medical facility unless the Toronto Paramedic Services unit has two attendants in the patient compartment.
Employees attending the hospital must not be in their bunker gear.
The District Chief should consult with the injured employee regarding family notifications (who and when).
The Fire Chief or designate is responsible for ensuring a family member is notified of the injured party if the individual is unconscious or unable to make the call.

Civilian Critical Injury

Critical injury protocol should be activated for critical injuries to civilians resulting from emergency operations, on TFS property, or as a result of TFS actions.
The Officer in Charge should ensure activation of standard response protocols.
When a critical injury occurs to a civilian due to a fire, the Incident Commander should ensure notification of the on-duty TFS Fire Investigator.

Incident Investigation and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Report

The incident should be investigated by the CJHSC Co-Chairs.
The Senior HR consultant Occupational Health and Safety may be requested to assist in gathering additional information, interviewing members, and generating prevention strategies.
The Management Co-Chair should compile a written report for the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
The report should be emailed to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and copies should be provided to various City employees.

WSIB Reporting

The employee's immediate supervising Officer should complete, sign, and submit a copy of the City of Toronto Supervisor's Report of Injury/Accident to the next level of Supervisor.
A copy of the report should be forwarded to the Human Resources Disability Management Consultant by email within 24 hours or the same working shift of the event.
The District Chief in charge of the training program should be informed of all injuries and incidents immediately.

Media

The name of injured TFS personnel should not be given out to any news media by TFS personnel until approved by the Fire Chief or their designate.
Media enquiries pertaining to injured TFS personnel should be referred to the Senior Officer or the Public Information Office (PIO).

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This quiz covers the procedures to be followed in case of an employee injury or hospitalization, including first response and transportation to medical facilities.