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What is the initial point of contact for any Infectious Disease exposures within KCFD?
What is the initial point of contact for any Infectious Disease exposures within KCFD?
What should an employee do upon experiencing an exposure injury?
What should an employee do upon experiencing an exposure injury?
Who is the Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO) for KCFD?
Who is the Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO) for KCFD?
What action is required in addition to leaving the original State Form at the hospital?
What action is required in addition to leaving the original State Form at the hospital?
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What remains unchanged according to the Exposure Management Directive?
What remains unchanged according to the Exposure Management Directive?
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Who will ensure that the State Form reaches the DICO and KCFD Employee Health Advocate?
Who will ensure that the State Form reaches the DICO and KCFD Employee Health Advocate?
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When was the Exposure Management Directive issued?
When was the Exposure Management Directive issued?
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What must the Fire employee do after notifying the On-Duty Field ADC about an exposure?
What must the Fire employee do after notifying the On-Duty Field ADC about an exposure?
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Study Notes
Contact Information
- Donna Maize is the Fire Chief of Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD).
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 816-513-4605
- Mobile: 816-582-4304
- Fax: 816-513-4685
- Pager: 816-234-0521
- Address: 635 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Directive Overview
- Directive 2020-01 was issued on January 22, 2020, for all KCFD personnel.
- Aimed at managing Infectious Disease and Hazmat exposure incidents.
Exposure Documentation Protocol
- Fire employees must call the nurse line at 816.905.0515 to document any Infectious Disease or Hazmat exposure.
- Treatment protocols remain unchanged, including emergency room care and follow-ups with Meritas.
Designated Officials
- The KCFD Medical Director at Meritas is designated as the Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO).
- On-Duty Field ADCs are the initial contact for any Infectious Disease exposures.
Response Procedure
- Field ADCs must be notified of exposures and will respond to assess the situation.
- The responding Field ADC is required to leave the original State Form at the hospital.
- A picture or scanned copy of both sides of the form must be sent to Erin.O’[email protected].
Key Personnel
- Erin O’Neal serves as the Meritas Occupational Medicine clinic director, responsible for ensuring that documentation reaches the DICO and KCFD Employee Health Advocate.
KCFD Vehicle Operations Directive
- Directive 2023-1 issued by Interim Fire Chief Ross Grundyson on February 10, 2023.
- Aimed at enhancing the safety of KCFD personnel and citizens during vehicle operations.
Emergency Response Stopping Protocols
- KCFD vehicle operators must stop completely in various scenarios:
- When directed by KCFD personnel or law enforcement.
- At red traffic lights and stop signs.
- At negative right-of-way and blind intersections.
- If unable to see all lanes of traffic at an intersection.
- In presence of other hazard situations.
- When encountering stopped school buses with flashing lights.
- At railroad crossings with gate in the down position.
Railroad Crossing Guidelines
- KCFD operators must stop at unguarded railroad grade crossings, whether in emergency or non-emergency travel.
- Ensuring safety before crossing railroad tracks is mandatory.
Warning Devices and Right of Way
- Use of lights, sirens, and air horns does not guarantee right of way.
- Operators must clearly communicate presence and intentions to other drivers.
- Defensive driving is essential to account for unexpected actions by others.
Speed Limit Regulations
- Emergency vehicles may not exceed the posted speed limit by more than 15 miles per hour during operations.
KCFD Vehicle Operations Directive
- Directive 2023-1 issued by Interim Fire Chief Ross Grundyson on February 10, 2023.
- Aimed at enhancing the safety of KCFD personnel and citizens during vehicle operations.
Emergency Response Stopping Protocols
- KCFD vehicle operators must stop completely in various scenarios:
- When directed by KCFD personnel or law enforcement.
- At red traffic lights and stop signs.
- At negative right-of-way and blind intersections.
- If unable to see all lanes of traffic at an intersection.
- In presence of other hazard situations.
- When encountering stopped school buses with flashing lights.
- At railroad crossings with gate in the down position.
Railroad Crossing Guidelines
- KCFD operators must stop at unguarded railroad grade crossings, whether in emergency or non-emergency travel.
- Ensuring safety before crossing railroad tracks is mandatory.
Warning Devices and Right of Way
- Use of lights, sirens, and air horns does not guarantee right of way.
- Operators must clearly communicate presence and intentions to other drivers.
- Defensive driving is essential to account for unexpected actions by others.
Speed Limit Regulations
- Emergency vehicles may not exceed the posted speed limit by more than 15 miles per hour during operations.
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This quiz focuses on the details of the KCFD Directive 2020-01 issued by Fire Chief Donna Maize. Participants will review key points and implications of the directive for department personnel. Test your knowledge on this important communication within the Kansas City Fire Department.
