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What is the purpose of the incident reporting policy of the St.John's Fire District?
What is the purpose of the incident reporting policy of the St.John's Fire District?
- To mandate incident reporting only for fire emergencies.
- To eliminate the need for any incident reporting.
- To establish minimum requirements for incident reporting. (correct)
- To allow flexible reporting standards based on the incident type.
Which activities are explicitly stated not to receive an incident number?
Which activities are explicitly stated not to receive an incident number?
- Private events and non-emergency calls.
- Medical emergencies and citizen reports.
- Smoke detector installations and public service functions. (correct)
- Fire emergencies and structure fires.
Who is responsible for the timely completion of incident reports?
Who is responsible for the timely completion of incident reports?
- The on-duty Battalion Chief.
- The incident commander. (correct)
- The records management software.
- The Chief officer.
When should incident reports for structure fires be completed?
When should incident reports for structure fires be completed?
What must occur if a report for a structure fire or medical emergency remains incomplete after a shift?
What must occur if a report for a structure fire or medical emergency remains incomplete after a shift?
What software is required for documenting all incidents according to the policy?
What software is required for documenting all incidents according to the policy?
What is the status of all incidents in terms of reporting as per the new policy?
What is the status of all incidents in terms of reporting as per the new policy?
What should the on-duty Battalion Chief do regarding the reports submitted during their tour?
What should the on-duty Battalion Chief do regarding the reports submitted during their tour?
What specific information must incident commanders gather at fire incidents?
What specific information must incident commanders gather at fire incidents?
If the cause and origin of a fire incident are unknown, how should it be documented?
If the cause and origin of a fire incident are unknown, how should it be documented?
What should be done if the cause and origin are recorded as undetermined?
What should be done if the cause and origin are recorded as undetermined?
In the context of fire incidents, what is the role of the Fire Marshal's office?
In the context of fire incidents, what is the role of the Fire Marshal's office?
What is a key requirement for completing NFIRS reports for fire incidents?
What is a key requirement for completing NFIRS reports for fire incidents?
Why is it important to document the property owner and occupant information during fire incident reporting?
Why is it important to document the property owner and occupant information during fire incident reporting?
What privacy concerns are associated with medical incidents?
What privacy concerns are associated with medical incidents?
Who should complete the individual unit narrative for a responding unit at an incident?
Who should complete the individual unit narrative for a responding unit at an incident?
What is the role of the Battalion Chief during the Level 2 Review?
What is the role of the Battalion Chief during the Level 2 Review?
Which of the following is NOT typically gathered at fire incidents?
Which of the following is NOT typically gathered at fire incidents?
What is the main purpose of gathering data on causal information from fire incidents?
What is the main purpose of gathering data on causal information from fire incidents?
What status should be assigned if any errors or issues are identified in the incident report?
What status should be assigned if any errors or issues are identified in the incident report?
Which of the following actions is required before personnel can go off-duty?
Which of the following actions is required before personnel can go off-duty?
What must the Battalion Chief include when changing the status of an incident report to 'Needs Revision'?
What must the Battalion Chief include when changing the status of an incident report to 'Needs Revision'?
Who is responsible for completing the formal monthly quality improvement review of NFIRS incident reports?
Who is responsible for completing the formal monthly quality improvement review of NFIRS incident reports?
What is the primary purpose of the NFIRS incident reports?
What is the primary purpose of the NFIRS incident reports?
Who is responsible for the Level 1 Review of NFIRS incident reports?
Who is responsible for the Level 1 Review of NFIRS incident reports?
Which field is NOT specifically mentioned as critical to check during the Level 1 Review?
Which field is NOT specifically mentioned as critical to check during the Level 1 Review?
What is the consequence of inaccurate NFIRS incident report completion?
What is the consequence of inaccurate NFIRS incident report completion?
Which of the following is included in the review process for medical incident reports?
Which of the following is included in the review process for medical incident reports?
What system does the St. John's Fire District use for storing NFIRS incident reports?
What system does the St. John's Fire District use for storing NFIRS incident reports?
Which of the following should be reviewed to ensure accurate data collection?
Which of the following should be reviewed to ensure accurate data collection?
What is one reason the St. John's Fire District emphasizes accurate NFIRS incident reports?
What is one reason the St. John's Fire District emphasizes accurate NFIRS incident reports?
Which of the following fields is important to verify during the review of an incident report?
Which of the following fields is important to verify during the review of an incident report?
What is the significance of the three-tiered review process used by the St. John's Fire District?
What is the significance of the three-tiered review process used by the St. John's Fire District?
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Study Notes
Incident Reporting & Quality Review Guidelines
- Outlines standardized incident reporting requirements for St. John's Fire District (STJFD).
- Aims to ensure quality assurance through a structured review process.
Reporting Requirements
- Every incident, regardless of nature, receives an incident number.
- Non-emergency activities, like smoke detector installations, are recorded as activities, not incidents.
- Reports must be completed during the shift of occurrence unless exceptional circumstances arise.
Responsibilities
- Incident commanders are tasked with timely report completion.
- On-duty Battalion Chief reviews all reports from their battalion during their shift.
- Chief officer approval is mandatory if reports require extension beyond the end of a shift.
Data Documentation
- Reports must utilize ImageTrend software and include all necessary scene information.
- Structure fires and medical emergencies require immediate documentation upon occurrence.
Fire Incident Specifics
- Collect information on the origin, cause, and property loss for fire incidents.
- Property owner and occupant details must be included in the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) report.
- If origin or cause is undetermined, it is to be marked as such, with notification to the NFIRS program manager.
Medical Incident Protocol
- Strict privacy and confidentiality must be upheld for medical incidents.
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) must ensure accurate patient care record entry.
Review Process Overview
- Level 1 Review: Company Officers review reports for accuracy and completeness, focusing on specific critical fields.
- Level 2 Review: On-duty Battalion Chief reviews and verifies all reports for their battalion, assigning statuses for corrections if necessary.
- Level 3 Review: NFIRS Program Manager conducts a formal monthly quality improvement review of all NFIRS reports.
Compliance and Standards
- Emphasis on thorough and accurate reporting for effective resource allocation and staffing decisions.
- Completion of incident reports is mandatory before personnel can leave duty unless an exception is made by higher authority.
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