Fire RMS Report Narrative Quiz

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Which information should not be included in the Fire RMS Report Narrative?

Personal information of individuals involved in medical calls. (correct)

Owner and occupant information.

Weather conditions.

Estimates of loss and insurance information.

Who typically serves as the Officer of Note during an incident?

The District Chief.

The Company Officer of the first arriving apparatus. (correct)

The Incident Commander.

The most senior officer on the scene.

In the context of the Fire RMS Report Narrative, what does the Auto Narrative feature provide?

A checklist for equipment used.

Complete details of the incident.

Detailed personal accounts of responders.

A supplementary framework for the incident. (correct)

What is required for every emergency dispatch, regardless of the outcome?

An Incident Report. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as necessary information in the Fire RMS Report Narrative?

List of firefighters' personal belongings. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When multiple agencies respond to an incident, which of the following is included in the report narrative?

Ambulance unit numbers and arrival times. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the District Chief play at larger incidents?

They may serve as the Officer of Note. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for collecting fire scene documentation after an incident?

The District Chief (DC) or designate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a Company Officer do if the CAD is down when completing a report?

Wait until the CAD is restored (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a report contains grammar or spelling errors?

The report/narrative will not be marked as 'Complete' (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation should the correct address be corrected by the Officer?

When the incident is at an address not dispatched by the Communications Centre (D) Signup and view all the answers

What review responsibility do District Chiefs have regarding reports?

They review reports submitted by Company Officers for every incident dispatched (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who must review the Incident Report completed by a District Chief?

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

What is the role of the Officer of Note in relation to Unit Reports?

Ensure completion of all Unit Reports from dispatched apparatus (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should the first arriving Company Officer complete the Incident Report?

If they confirm a false alarm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What situation allows the Unit Report to be exempt from including the Officer's Narrative?

False fire alarm incidents where the apparatus only staged (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate for the District Chief to assign a Company Officer to complete the Incident Report?

When no apparatus arrive at the scene (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the Unit Report when a false alarm is confirmed?

No report is required (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information should be listed by the Platoon Chief in their Narrative during larger incidents?

The name of the Officer of Note (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required from all Officers completing the Unit Report during incidents they command?

A Narrative of the Unit Report (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition that allows the Incident Report to be assigned to a Company Officer?

The incident is a false alarm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action should Company Officers take if they observe cases potentially requiring TAPP-C intervention?

Use the Fire Prevention Notes box for reporting. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information should NOT be included in the reports regarding incidents?

Names of youth individuals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is required for completing Fire RMS Incident or Unit Reports?

Station computers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should Incident Observation Forms (IOFs) be completed?

As soon as possible following the incident. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for initially collecting incident reports?

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

What should be included in the Narrative field when reporting to TFS Public Education?

Apparatus number and platoon. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Standard Operating Guideline, what type of reports are preferred for TAPP-C referrals?

Electronic reports only. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the diagrams included in reports must reflect the professionalism of the organization?

Their accuracy in reflecting the incident. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Officer of Note regarding Exposure Reports?

To ensure the completion of all Exposure Reports (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is responsible for forwarding IOFs to TFS Reports when an investigation is not required?

Platoon Chief. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When creating a new Exposure Report, what information must be completed by the Officer?

Exposure address, apparatus, and their name (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for Company Officers to complete incident reports promptly?

To allow for the details to be fresh in their minds. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should Company Officers report minor Fire Code violations observed at a property?

Using the Fire Prevention Notes and a separate Narrative (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the Narrative for CRR Division referrals?

The apparatus number and platoon details (A) Signup and view all the answers

What immediate action should be taken for serious Fire Code violations endangering life and health?

Report to a District Chief and take appropriate action (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required in the Fire RMS for CRR Division follow-ups?

Monitoring referrals flagged in the Narrative fields (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should operations personnel refer situations requiring TAPP-C intervention?

Via the Fire RMS Incident or Unit Report (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the Officer of Note?

Overseeing investigations of the incidents (A) Signup and view all the answers

What details must be included when indicating Fire Prevention Notes in reports?

A separate Narrative required for clarification (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is essential when documenting fire incidents?

Filling out the Narrative with concise details (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Incident Reports - Standard Operating Guideline

Purpose: To direct Toronto Fire Services (TFS) Company Officers on using the Fire Records Management System (RMS) for recording actions and collecting necessary data for TFS and the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM).
Legal Obligation: TFS is legally required to provide RMS reports to OFMEM and potentially other agencies.
Responsibility:
- Company Officers: Complete Fire RMS Reports or narratives accurately and thoroughly before shift end.
- District Chiefs: Ensure Company Officers follow the guideline, review their reports thoroughly and expeditiously before shift end, and ensure Platoon Chiefs adhere to the guideline.
- Platoon Chiefs: Ensure District Chiefs follow the guideline.
General Guidelines for Fire RMS Reports:
- Include incident number, call date, location, information from TFS Communications, potential rescues, times of key actions (extinguishing agent applied, command established, "under control," command terminated, fire prevention and/or investigation personnel notified, and who attended), any delays in arrival, details of building construction/use, observations on arrival, comments from neighbors/bystanders, names of incident/sector officers, and details for the narrative.
Fire RMS Report Narrative: Must include:
- Owner and occupant information
- Weather conditions
- Road conditions
- Any response delay reasons
- Conditions upon arrival
- Actions taken during the incident
- Salvage or overhaul tasks
- Scene observations at incident end
- Personnel or structure turnovers for investigation
- Firefighter/civilian injuries or fatalities
- Difficulties experienced
- Fire watch details and apparatus assignments
- Estimates of loss and insurance information
- Police, ambulance, and other agency attendance details (name, badge/unit number, and arrival time)
Medical Calls: Do NOT include personal information in medical call reports.
Auto Narrative: Used as a framework, additional details must be supplemented by officer notes. Only Officer of Note should use this feature.
Officer of Note: Typically the first arriving company officer unless otherwise determined by the Incident Commander.
- If District Chief is only on scene, they are the Officer of Note.
Incident Report: Completed by Officer of Note. Reviewed by District Chief if completed by a District Chief, and reviewed by Platoon Chief.
Unit Report: Completed by all officers except Officer of Note, detailing their crew's actions in all incidents, unless a false alarm. Includes staging activities.
- Does not need a narrative for false alarm incidents where apparatus only staged or cleared prior to arrival unless requested by Incident Commander.
Exposure Reports: Officer of Note ensures completion of exposure reports; Officer of Note may delegate aspects to other officers.
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Referrals: Company officers reporting Fire Code violations (not immediately dangerous to life and health) to the CRR Division, using the Fire Prevention Notes box in the Incident Report. Includes relevant apparatus and platoon information. Separate narratives are required.
TAPP-C Referrals: Operations personnel observing potential TAPP-C intervention cases must document details using the Fire RMS Incident or Unit Report. Information about the minors involved is not required in the report.
Tools for Completing Incident/Unit Reports:
- Use only TFS computers
- Complete incidents as soon as possible when details are fresh
- Officer Notebooks are for incident information only
- Hardcopy reports (e.g., Incident Observation Forms) are completed using station computers
Review of Reports:
- District Chiefs review all submitted incident/unit reports for accuracy, detail, and proper reporting completion for all incidents to which they were dispatched, medical responses, and incidents not attended by a district chief but handled by the apparatus.
Password Protection: Passwords are considered electronic signatures and should be kept confidential.
Noteworthy Incidents: Incident Commander emails incident details to Platoon Chief, who then notifies the Division Commander.
Support:
- Reports system failures to [email protected] and records this in the Fire Station Logbook.
Release of Reports:
- Reports (Emergency Incident Reports) accessible via the TFS intranet or for legal purposes (court) from either a company officer or district chief or above
- Public requests handled by the Data Analytics and Decision Support section, adhering to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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