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Who is responsible for completing post-incident documentation with the most accurate information available at the time?
Who is responsible for completing post-incident documentation with the most accurate information available at the time?
When should incident information be entered into the applicable NFIRS program?
When should incident information be entered into the applicable NFIRS program?
Who should complete the incident narrative in the applicable NFIRS program for incidents identified as a fire?
Who should complete the incident narrative in the applicable NFIRS program for incidents identified as a fire?
Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
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What software should Fire Rescue employees utilize for post-incident documentation?
What software should Fire Rescue employees utilize for post-incident documentation?
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Who should verify the completion of post-incident documentation?
Who should verify the completion of post-incident documentation?
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In what field should the person(s) entering the NFIRS information sign the report?
In what field should the person(s) entering the NFIRS information sign the report?
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What is the purpose of the 'Incident' Narrative in the applicable NFIRS program?
What is the purpose of the 'Incident' Narrative in the applicable NFIRS program?
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When may the first-in unit complete the incident narrative?
When may the first-in unit complete the incident narrative?
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What documentation handbook should all reports be completed in accordance with?
What documentation handbook should all reports be completed in accordance with?
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Who should sign the 'Report Author' form on all medical reports?
Who should sign the 'Report Author' form on all medical reports?
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When should the 'Privacy Practices Acknowledgement' form be signed?
When should the 'Privacy Practices Acknowledgement' form be signed?
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Who should sign the 'I. Patient Signature' form if the patient is physically and mentally capable?
Who should sign the 'I. Patient Signature' form if the patient is physically and mentally capable?
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Who should sign the 'III A. Ambulance Crew Signature' form if the patient is not physically or mentally capable of signing?
Who should sign the 'III A. Ambulance Crew Signature' form if the patient is not physically or mentally capable of signing?
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What information should be obtained from all hospital facilities to which the patient was transported?
What information should be obtained from all hospital facilities to which the patient was transported?
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When should the 'Firefighter Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
When should the 'Firefighter Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
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When should the 'Civilian Casualty' page be completed?
When should the 'Civilian Casualty' page be completed?
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When should an abbreviated medical report be completed during a Level 1 or 2 MCI?
When should an abbreviated medical report be completed during a Level 1 or 2 MCI?
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How should all patient confidentiality issues be handled?
How should all patient confidentiality issues be handled?
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Who may access, view, print, or handle patient information or records?
Who may access, view, print, or handle patient information or records?
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Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
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When are units arriving at non-EMS incidents responsible for entering a 'Unit' Narrative?
When are units arriving at non-EMS incidents responsible for entering a 'Unit' Narrative?
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Who reviews all fire incidents in their battalion?
Who reviews all fire incidents in their battalion?
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When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
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Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
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Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
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Who is responsible for reviewing fire reports handled by the Investigations Division?
Who is responsible for reviewing fire reports handled by the Investigations Division?
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When are medical incidents with unfounded emergencies documented as 'No Patient Found (Canceled on Scene)'?
When are medical incidents with unfounded emergencies documented as 'No Patient Found (Canceled on Scene)'?
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Who is responsible for completing the required narratives for fire incidents?
Who is responsible for completing the required narratives for fire incidents?
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Who must review each report for completeness and correctness?
Who must review each report for completeness and correctness?
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When should personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
When should personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
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Who should complete the 'Incident' Narrative in the applicable NFIRS program for incidents identified as a fire?
Who should complete the 'Incident' Narrative in the applicable NFIRS program for incidents identified as a fire?
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When should incident information be entered into the applicable NFIRS program?
When should incident information be entered into the applicable NFIRS program?
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Who should sign the report in the appropriate field when entering the incident information into the NFIRS program?
Who should sign the report in the appropriate field when entering the incident information into the NFIRS program?
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Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
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Who should complete the required narratives for fire incidents?
Who should complete the required narratives for fire incidents?
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When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
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Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
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Who must review each report for completeness and correctness?
Who must review each report for completeness and correctness?
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Who may access, view, print, or handle patient information or records?
Who may access, view, print, or handle patient information or records?
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Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
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When are units arriving at non-EMS incidents responsible for entering a 'Unit' Narrative?
When are units arriving at non-EMS incidents responsible for entering a 'Unit' Narrative?
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Who reviews all fire incidents in their battalion?
Who reviews all fire incidents in their battalion?
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Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
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When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
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Who must always complete the required narratives for fire incidents?
Who must always complete the required narratives for fire incidents?
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When should incident information be entered into the applicable NFIRS program?
When should incident information be entered into the applicable NFIRS program?
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Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
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Who is responsible for completing fire-related pages?
Who is responsible for completing fire-related pages?
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Who is responsible for reviewing each report for completeness and correctness?
Who is responsible for reviewing each report for completeness and correctness?
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Who should sign the 'Patient Authorized Representative Signature' form if the patient is not physically or mentally capable of signing?
Who should sign the 'Patient Authorized Representative Signature' form if the patient is not physically or mentally capable of signing?
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When should the 'Transfer of Care (Hospital)' form be signed?
When should the 'Transfer of Care (Hospital)' form be signed?
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When should the 'Civilian Casualty' page be completed?
When should the 'Civilian Casualty' page be completed?
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When should an abbreviated medical report be completed during a Level 3 or greater MCI?
When should an abbreviated medical report be completed during a Level 3 or greater MCI?
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How should all patient confidentiality issues be handled?
How should all patient confidentiality issues be handled?
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When should the 'Firefighter Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
When should the 'Firefighter Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
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Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
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When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
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Who may access, view, print, or handle patient information or records?
Who may access, view, print, or handle patient information or records?
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Who is responsible for reviewing fire reports handled by the Investigations Division?
Who is responsible for reviewing fire reports handled by the Investigations Division?
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When should the 'Incident' Narrative be completed in the applicable NFIRS program for incidents identified as a fire?
When should the 'Incident' Narrative be completed in the applicable NFIRS program for incidents identified as a fire?
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Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
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When should the 'Civilian Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
When should the 'Civilian Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
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Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
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Who should sign the 'Privacy Practices Acknowledgement' form?
Who should sign the 'Privacy Practices Acknowledgement' form?
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When should the 'I. Patient Signature' form be signed?
When should the 'I. Patient Signature' form be signed?
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When should the 'Transfer of Care (Hospital)' form be signed?
When should the 'Transfer of Care (Hospital)' form be signed?
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When should an abbreviated medical report be completed during a Level 3 or greater MCI?
When should an abbreviated medical report be completed during a Level 3 or greater MCI?
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Who should complete the 'Civilian Casualty' page?
Who should complete the 'Civilian Casualty' page?
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When should the 'Firefighter Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
When should the 'Firefighter Casualty' page be completed in the applicable NFIRS program?
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Who must ensure all medical reports are complete and compliant with the current Fire Rescue EMS protocols?
Who must ensure all medical reports are complete and compliant with the current Fire Rescue EMS protocols?
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Who should be properly documented in the applicable ePCR program?
Who should be properly documented in the applicable ePCR program?
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Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
Under what condition may personnel receive overtime to complete post-incident documentation?
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How should all patient confidentiality issues be handled?
How should all patient confidentiality issues be handled?
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Who should sign the 'III A. Ambulance Crew Signature' form if the patient is not physically or mentally capable of signing?
Who should sign the 'III A. Ambulance Crew Signature' form if the patient is not physically or mentally capable of signing?
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Who is responsible for verifying the completion of post-incident documentation?
Who is responsible for verifying the completion of post-incident documentation?
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Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
Who is responsible for completing the 'Incident' Narrative for incidents where command was established?
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When are units arriving at non-EMS incidents responsible for entering a 'Unit' Narrative?
When are units arriving at non-EMS incidents responsible for entering a 'Unit' Narrative?
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Who reviews all fire incidents in their battalion?
Who reviews all fire incidents in their battalion?
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Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
Who completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections?
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When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
When should medical reports be entered and submitted?
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Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
Who is responsible for directing crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete?
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Who must always complete the required narratives for fire incidents?
Who must always complete the required narratives for fire incidents?
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Who is responsible for reviewing all fire incidents?
Who is responsible for reviewing all fire incidents?
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When should the 'Medical Incidents' be documented in the applicable NFIRS program?
When should the 'Medical Incidents' be documented in the applicable NFIRS program?
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Who should enter a 'Unit' Narrative at non-EMS incidents?
Who should enter a 'Unit' Narrative at non-EMS incidents?
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Who should review each report for completeness and correctness?
Who should review each report for completeness and correctness?
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When should all medical reports be completed?
When should all medical reports be completed?
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Study Notes
Fire Incident Reporting Policy Summary
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The individual with the most knowledge of the incident is responsible for completing fire-related pages.
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The highest-ranking Incident Commander designates who completes data entry.
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The Incident Commander completes the "Incident" Narrative for incidents where command was established.
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The "Incident" Narrative is also used for non-medical incidents not covered in other sections.
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Units arriving at non-EMS incidents are responsible for entering a "Unit" Narrative.
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Investigators direct crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete those sections.
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Fire Rescue personnel must always complete the required narratives.
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The Operational Captain of the first arriving suppression unit reviews each report for completeness and correctness.
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Battalion Chiefs are responsible for reviewing all fire incidents in their battalion.
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The Fire Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Officer reviews all fire incidents.
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The Supervisor of Investigations reviews fire reports handled by the Investigations Division.
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Special Operations completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections and the assigned Battalion Chief reviews them.
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Report writing follows the DISPATCHED call type code.
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"Medical Incidents" are incidents with specific CAD call type codes or incidents involving a patient.
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Medical Alarms with no patients are documented in the applicable NFIRS program.
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All medical reports must be completed in accordance with policy, procedures, and the ePCR "User's Manual."
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Medical incidents with unfounded emergencies are documented as "No Patient Found (Canceled on Scene)."
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Units arriving at medical incidents must enter a "Unit" Narrative if they perform actions outside the scope documented in the ePCR program.
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Any non-medical conditions encountered during a medical incident must be documented in the NFIRS program.
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Medical reports should be entered and submitted consistent with the author’s level of training and certification.
Fire Incident Reporting Policy Summary
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The individual with the most knowledge of the incident is responsible for completing fire-related pages.
-
The highest-ranking Incident Commander designates who completes data entry.
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The Incident Commander completes the "Incident" Narrative for incidents where command was established.
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The "Incident" Narrative is also used for non-medical incidents not covered in other sections.
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Units arriving at non-EMS incidents are responsible for entering a "Unit" Narrative.
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Investigators direct crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete those sections.
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Fire Rescue personnel must always complete the required narratives.
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The Operational Captain of the first arriving suppression unit reviews each report for completeness and correctness.
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Battalion Chiefs are responsible for reviewing all fire incidents in their battalion.
-
The Fire Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Officer reviews all fire incidents.
-
The Supervisor of Investigations reviews fire reports handled by the Investigations Division.
-
Special Operations completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections and the assigned Battalion Chief reviews them.
-
Report writing follows the DISPATCHED call type code.
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"Medical Incidents" are incidents with specific CAD call type codes or incidents involving a patient.
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Medical Alarms with no patients are documented in the applicable NFIRS program.
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All medical reports must be completed in accordance with policy, procedures, and the ePCR "User's Manual."
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Medical incidents with unfounded emergencies are documented as "No Patient Found (Canceled on Scene)."
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Units arriving at medical incidents must enter a "Unit" Narrative if they perform actions outside the scope documented in the ePCR program.
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Any non-medical conditions encountered during a medical incident must be documented in the NFIRS program.
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Medical reports should be entered and submitted consistent with the author’s level of training and certification.
Fire Incident Reporting Policy Summary
-
The individual with the most knowledge of the incident is responsible for completing fire-related pages.
-
The highest-ranking Incident Commander designates who completes data entry.
-
The Incident Commander completes the "Incident" Narrative for incidents where command was established.
-
The "Incident" Narrative is also used for non-medical incidents not covered in other sections.
-
Units arriving at non-EMS incidents are responsible for entering a "Unit" Narrative.
-
Investigators direct crews on which sections of the NFIRS program to leave blank and complete those sections.
-
Fire Rescue personnel must always complete the required narratives.
-
The Operational Captain of the first arriving suppression unit reviews each report for completeness and correctness.
-
Battalion Chiefs are responsible for reviewing all fire incidents in their battalion.
-
The Fire Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Officer reviews all fire incidents.
-
The Supervisor of Investigations reviews fire reports handled by the Investigations Division.
-
Special Operations completes Hazardous Materials Incident sections and the assigned Battalion Chief reviews them.
-
Report writing follows the DISPATCHED call type code.
-
"Medical Incidents" are incidents with specific CAD call type codes or incidents involving a patient.
-
Medical Alarms with no patients are documented in the applicable NFIRS program.
-
All medical reports must be completed in accordance with policy, procedures, and the ePCR "User's Manual."
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Medical incidents with unfounded emergencies are documented as "No Patient Found (Canceled on Scene)."
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Units arriving at medical incidents must enter a "Unit" Narrative if they perform actions outside the scope documented in the ePCR program.
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Any non-medical conditions encountered during a medical incident must be documented in the NFIRS program.
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Medical reports should be entered and submitted consistent with the author’s level of training and certification.
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Test your understanding of fire incident reporting policies with this quiz. Explore the responsibilities of different roles, reporting procedures for medical and non-medical incidents, and review processes for completeness and correctness.
