E-EMIR Emergency Incident Reports Part 3

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What devices should be used to complete Fire RMS Incident or Unit Reports?

TFS computers only (correct)

Personal computers

Mobile phones

Any electronic device

When should Incident reports be completed?

As soon as practicable to the time of the incident (correct)

At the end of each shift

After discussing with the crew

Before leaving the incident scene

What is the purpose of an Officer Notebook?

To write the entire incident report

To record crew members' names

To draw incident diagrams

To record incident information only (correct)

What should be done with supplemental hard copy reports?

They should be completed using a station computer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are diagrams important in incident reports?

To accurately reflect the circumstances of the incident (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the District Chief in report collection?

To promptly collect the reports, ensuring accuracy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are IOFs forwarded to when an investigation is required?

TFS Investigations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information is provided by the TFS Communications Centre?

Incident information, which automatically populates into the report (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should an Officer do if the incident address is not the one dispatched to by the Communications Centre?

Correct the address themselves (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should Company Officers use the 'Validate' and 'spell check' function on the authorization page?

To eliminate errors when completing reports (C) Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if a report contains grammar or spelling errors?

The report will not be marked as 'Complete' and will be returned to the Company Officer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing all Company Officer's Fire RMS Incident or Unit Reports?

The District Chief (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the review process for District Chiefs?

To ensure reports are accurate and have sufficient detail (C) Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if a report has not been marked as 'Complete'?

The District Chief shall follow up with the Company Officer to ensure satisfactory reporting (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring all Chief Officers complete narratives for an event of significance?

The Platoon Chief (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Platoon Chief in regards to report quality?

To ensure the quality of reports reflects on the professionalism of TFS (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Company Officers to proactively search for incidents to complete?

Because incidents attended before Quatro completion must be proactively searched (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the District Chief in regards to reviewing reports?

To follow up with respective Company Officers to ensure satisfactory reporting (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Completing Incident or Unit Reports

Fire RMS Incident or Unit Reports must be completed using TFS computers only.
Company Officers are responsible for completing incident reports as soon as possible after the incident.
Officers must use their Officer Notebook to record incident information only.
Handwritten reports are not accepted, and all diagrams must accurately reflect the circumstances of the incident.

Procedures for Completing Reports

Supplemental hard copy reports, such as Incident Observation Forms (IOFs), must be completed using a station computer.
IOFs should be completed as soon as possible after the incident.
The District Chief collects reports, ensuring accuracy before delivering them to the Platoon Chief for final review and sign-off.
The Platoon Chief forwards IOFs to TFS Investigations or TFS Reports accordingly.

Fire Scene Documentation

All fire scene documentation, including IC's worksheets, FIT's Running Log, Scribe notes, and diagrams, must be collected by the DC or designate at the conclusion of the incident.
Collected documentation is forwarded to TFS Reports.

Information Requirements for Reports

Much of the required information is provided by the TFS Communications Centre on the fire station printer or directly into the report via the CAD/Fire RMS integration.
Information not automatically populated must be copied exactly as it appears from the dispatch information provided by the Communications Centre.
Exceptions apply if the incident address differs from the dispatched address; the correct address must be added, along with apartment/unit number if applicable.

Review of Reports

District Chiefs review all reports, including Company Officer's Fire RMS Incident or Unit Reports and submitted Fire RMS Incident or Unit Reports for incidents not attended by a District Chief.
The reviewing District Chief is determined by the sequence of events, including who arrived on scene and assumed Command.
The review process ensures accuracy and sufficient detail in the Company Officer's Narrative, which must reflect what took place and meet evidentiary standards.

Responsibilities and Accountability

Company Officers are responsible for all incidents they are dispatched to, whether they populate automatically in Fire RMS or not.
District Chiefs must review reports and follow up with Company Officers to ensure satisfactory reporting.
The Platoon Chief ensures all Chief Officers complete narratives for significant events and reviews incident reports.
The Platoon Chief is also responsible for accountability and follow-up with all Officers not in compliance with the guidelines.

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This quiz covers the procedures for completing fire incident reports using TFS computers, including the responsibility of company officers and the use of officer notebooks.