55 Questions
When must Fire Rescue vehicle drivers complete an additional driving course?
Every three years after the initial course
What should drivers do if there are missing forms in the vehicle?
Report and replace them by the supervisor
When should employees report any suspension or revocation of their license?
By the end of the business day
When is communication device usage permitted by the driver while operating a Fire Rescue vehicle?
If the device is equipped with a hands-free device
Who is responsible for the Vehicle Safety Program?
Each Division/Section Manager
What is mandated for vehicle safety regarding the use of parking brake and wheel chocks?
It is mandated only for specific types of vehicles
Who assists in acquiring appropriate emergency vehicles for the Fire Rescue Purchasing Section?
The Apparatus Committee Chairperson
In what scenarios is drug testing required for drivers involved in accidents?
If the accident results in death, bodily injury requiring immediate treatment, or extensive property damage
Who appoints the Apparatus Committee Chairperson?
The Deputy Chief of Operations
Which committee assists with purchasing and leasing emergency vehicles?
The Apparatus Committee
What is outlined for specific procedures for backing a vehicle?
Safety checks and the requirement for visual contact with a backup person
What is specified regarding the activation of emergency traffic control devices?
It is specified for different emergency response codes
What is detailed in the protocols for approaching intersections and making U-turns with emergency vehicles?
The use of communication devices
When must accidents meeting specific criteria be reported and investigated?
Accidents meeting specific criteria must be reported and investigated
Who is involved in the Apparatus Committee?
Union, Fire Rescue, and Risk Management members
Who is responsible for the Vehicle Safety Program?
Each Division/Section Manager
What is the consequence for drivers accumulating 8 or more points within 18 months?
They are suspended from driving for Fire Rescue until the points decline
Who is responsible for investigating vehicle accidents involving subordinate personnel?
The Battalion Chief/Supervisor
What is the consequence for drivers involved in preventable accidents?
They attend Remedial Driving Training
What is the classification for an accident resulting in 4 points?
Major
Who reviews completed investigations?
District Chief
When must requests for Accident Review Board hearings be made?
Within 15 days of accident classification notification
Who is responsible for any necessary disciplinary action based on the Accident Review Board findings?
The employee's Deputy Chief
What happens if a backup person was utilized and an accident occurred?
The driver receives points and the backup person is disciplined for failure to perform duty of office
Who determines the accident classification if the Battalion Chief/Supervisor cannot determine it?
The Union, Training and Safety Division, and Risk Management
What is the consequence for the Officer or person in charge if no backup person was utilized and an accident occurred?
They are disciplined for failure to perform duty of office
Who must complete Accident Investigation Training offered by Risk Management?
Battalion Chiefs and District Chiefs
What is the first step in investigating vehicle accidents involving subordinate personnel?
Reporting to the F.O.O
What is the requirement for completing a Defensive Driving course?
Every three (3) years
When should drivers report any deficiencies found during the Safety Circle Check?
Immediately to the supervisor
What is the consequence for not reporting any suspension or revocation of a driver's license?
Termination of employment
When is communication device usage permitted by the driver while operating a Fire Rescue vehicle?
If the device is equipped with a hands-free device
Who is responsible for determining the accident classification if the Battalion Chief/Supervisor cannot determine it?
The Union, Training and Safety Division, and Risk Management
When must requests for Accident Review Board hearings be made?
Within 15 days of accident classification notification and return to work
What is the consequence for drivers involved in preventable accidents?
Attend Remedial Driving Training
Who reviews completed investigations?
The Accident Review Board
What happens if a backup person was utilized and an accident occurred?
The driver receives points and the backup person is disciplined for failure to perform duty of office
What should drivers do if there are missing forms in the vehicle?
Complete a Vehicle Accident/Incident Report
Who must complete Accident Investigation Training offered by Risk Management?
Battalion Chiefs and District Chiefs
What is the consequence for the Officer or person in charge if no backup person was utilized and an accident occurred?
The Officer or person in charge is disciplined for failure to perform duty of office
When must employees report any suspension or revocation of their license?
Within 7 days
What is the first step in investigating vehicle accidents involving subordinate personnel?
Report to the F.O.O
Who is responsible for any necessary disciplinary action based on the Accident Review Board findings?
The Deputy Chief
Who is responsible for the Vehicle Safety Program?
Each Division/Section Manager
What is mandated for vehicle safety regarding the use of parking brake and wheel chocks?
It is mandated, with specific requirements for different types of vehicles
Who appoints the Apparatus Committee Chairperson?
The Deputy Chief of Operations
What is outlined for specific procedures for backing a vehicle?
The requirement for visual contact with a backup person
What is detailed in the protocols for approaching intersections and making U-turns with emergency vehicles?
The protocols for approaching intersections and making U-turns
Who assists with purchasing and leasing emergency vehicles?
The Apparatus Committee consisting of Union, Fire Rescue, and Risk Management members
What happens if a backup person was utilized and an accident occurred?
The Officer or person in charge is held responsible
What is required for drivers involved in accidents resulting in death, bodily injury requiring immediate treatment, or extensive property damage?
Mandatory drug testing
Who is responsible for acquiring appropriate emergency vehicles for the Fire Rescue Purchasing Section?
The Apparatus Committee
What is specified regarding the activation of emergency traffic control devices?
Activation of emergency traffic control devices and the use of audible and visible signals for different emergency response codes are specified
When is communication device usage permitted by the driver while operating a Fire Rescue vehicle?
At all times
When must accidents meeting specific criteria be reported and investigated?
Within 24 hours
Study Notes
Fire Rescue Vehicle Accident Investigation Procedures
- The Battalion Chief/Supervisor is responsible for investigating vehicle accidents involving subordinate personnel.
- Investigations include reporting to the F.O.O, obtaining an Accident Tracking Number, completing a Vehicle Accident/Incident Report, photographing the scene, obtaining a Driver Statement, and forwarding relevant information to the District Chief within 24 hours.
- Accidents are classified as Non-preventable or Preventable, and further categorized as Minimal, Minor, Major, or Severe based on specific criteria.
- Points are assigned to each classification: Minimal = 1 point, Minor = 2 points, Major = 4 points, Severe = 8 points.
- Drivers accumulating 8 or more points within 18 months are suspended from driving for Fire Rescue until the points decline.
- Completed investigations are reviewed by the District Chief, forwarded to the Training and Safety Division, and cost estimates for repairs are sent to Risk Management.
- Battalion Chiefs and District Chiefs must complete Accident Investigation Training offered by Risk Management, and employees involved in preventable accidents attend Remedial Driving Training.
- Requests for Accident Review Board hearings must be made in writing to the Deputy Chief within 15 days of accident classification notification and return to work.
- The Accident Review Board reports findings to the employee's Deputy Chief, who is responsible for any necessary disciplinary action.
- If the Battalion Chief/Supervisor cannot determine the accident classification, it is discussed and determined by the Union, Training and Safety Division, and Risk Management.
- If a backup person was utilized and an accident occurred, the driver receives points and the backup person is disciplined for failure to perform duty of office.
- If no backup person was utilized and an accident occurred, the Officer or person in charge is disciplined for failure to perform duty of office.
Fire Rescue Vehicle Safety Policies
- Drivers are not allowed to use communication devices, even hands-free, when responding to an emergency.
- The responsibility for the Vehicle Safety Program lies with each Division/Section Manager.
- The Apparatus Committee, consisting of Union, Fire Rescue, and Risk Management members, assists with purchasing and leasing emergency vehicles.
- Specific procedures for backing a vehicle are outlined, including safety checks and the requirement for visual contact with a backup person.
- Use of parking brake and wheel chocks for vehicle safety is mandated, with specific requirements for different types of vehicles.
- Activation of emergency traffic control devices and the use of audible and visible signals for different emergency response codes are specified.
- Protocols for approaching intersections and making U-turns with emergency vehicles are detailed.
- Reporting and investigation procedures for vehicle accidents, including the requirement for drug testing in certain scenarios, are outlined.
- Accidents meeting specific criteria must be reported and investigated, with automatic email notifications sent to various levels of management.
- Drug testing is required for drivers involved in accidents resulting in death, bodily injury requiring immediate treatment, or extensive property damage.
- The Apparatus Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Deputy Chief of Operations.
- The Fire Rescue Purchasing Section is assisted by the Apparatus Committee in acquiring appropriate emergency vehicles.
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