Hoffman Estates Fire Dept. Accident/Injury Reporting

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of this policy?

To define the roles and responsibilities of firefighters on scene

To establish guidelines for responding to emergency calls

To establish a system of reporting all vehicle accidents and provide guidelines for medical treatment for work-related injuries (correct)

To outline the procedures for conducting fire safety inspections

Who is responsible for notifying the Hoffman Estates Police Department in the event of a vehicular accident?

The driver involved in the accident

The Company Officer

The Shift Commander (correct)

The Fire Chief

In which of the following situations is a Hoffman Estates Police Department accident report required?

When a firefighter is struck by a motor vehicle while on duty

When any Village-owned vehicle is involved in an accident

When a motor vehicle accident occurs on Village property

All of the above (correct)

Who completes the Village of Hoffman Estates Supervisor's Accident Investigation report?

The Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for re-evaluating this policy?

January 1, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Who approved this policy?

The Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

How many pages does this policy consist of?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of this policy?

January 1, 2022 Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do when involved in a motor vehicle accident involving a Department vehicle?

Notify the Deputy Fire Chief immediately and then utilize the Chief's Notification Button Signup and view all the answers

Why should an injured employee be taken to St. Alexius Medical Center?

Because it provides quality medical treatment and cost controls Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when dealing with a life-threatening injury?

Contact the Paramedics for immediate care and transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for submitting a written report to the Deputy Fire Chief?

To document the facts of the accident Signup and view all the answers

What should the investigating police officer do after a motor vehicle accident?

Obtain information from the other driver, witness, pedestrian, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Who should determine if medical attention is needed after a work-related injury?

Any of the above, as they see fit Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of this guideline?

To ensure expeditious and quality medical treatment of any injured employee Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of life-threatening injuries?

Crushing chest pains, seizures, head injuries, and severe respiratory problems Signup and view all the answers

What should the first employee on the scene do if an injury occurs?

Call for Paramedic attention immediately Signup and view all the answers

What type of injuries can be treated at Physicians Immediate Care?

Sprains, simple closed fractures, lacerations, and minor burns Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the Duty Status Report?

The health care provider Signup and view all the answers

What should the injured employee do if they choose another health care provider?

Provide a blank Duty Status Report to the health care provider Signup and view all the answers

Who should the Shift Commander notify after an employee injury?

Both the Deputy Fire Chief and the Village Risk Manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Chief's Notification Button on the Shift Commander's phone?

To notify the remaining Administrative Chief Officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for payment of services rendered at Physicians Immediate Care?

The Village will pay for services rendered Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of completing forms and providing notification after an employee injury?

It is important regardless of the type of injury Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Accident/Injury Reporting Policy

Purpose: Establish a system for reporting vehicle accidents and guidelines for medical treatment of work-related injuries.

Accident Report Requirements

All Fire Department personnel must notify the Hoffman Estates Police Department when involved in a vehicular accident.
The driver must supply information for the Hoffman Estates Police Department accident report.
The driver must complete a State of Illinois Division of Highway Report of Motor Vehicle Accident in duplicate.
Reports are required in cases involving Village-owned vehicles, personnel struck by motor vehicles or equipment, and damage to Village property exceeding $100.

Shift Commander Responsibilities

Ensure driver completes required reports.
Complete Village of Hoffman Estates Supervisor's Accident Investigation.
Ensure driver completes Hoffman Estates Fire Department Employee Accident/Injury Report.
Report accidents to the Deputy Fire Chief immediately.
Review reports for accuracy, consistency, legality, and completeness.
Submit a written report to the Deputy Fire Chief by the end of the duty day.

Medical attention is necessary when an employee is injured on duty.
This guideline ensures expeditious and quality medical treatment with reasonable cost controls.

Determine if medical attention is needed and if the injury is serious enough to transport to a medical facility.
Injuries include, but are not limited to, crushing chest pains, seizures, head injuries, severe respiratory problems, loss of consciousness, hemorrhaging, open fractures, and severe burns.
Life-threatening injuries require immediate Paramedic attention and transport to the hospital.
Non-life-threatening injuries may be treated at Physicians Immediate Care or other designated clinics.

Follow-Up Procedures

Injured employees must complete a Duty Status Report, indicating when they may resume normal work duties or be assigned to modified duty.
The Village will be billed for medical services rendered.
Shift Commanders must report injuries to the Deputy Fire Chief and Village Risk Manager as soon as possible.
The Chief's Notification Button on the Shift Commander's phone should be utilized to notify remaining Administrative Chief Officers.

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Standard Operating Guidelines for Hoffman Estates Fire Department on accident and injury reporting, effective from January 1, 2022.