Smoke Alarm Liability

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Which form should be filled out completely and legibly and forwarded to the Aide of the Chief in the Administration Division?

Still Alarm - Smoke Alarm Install Form

Smoke Alarm Waiver Agreement Form (correct)

Call for Service - Install Smoke Alarm Form

Fire Incident Report Form

According to the text, what should Company Officers use as the Incident Type in the incident report for 'Still Alarm - Smoke Alarm Installs'?

INSTALL

553 (correct)

202A

According to the text, what should be entered as the Action Taken in the incident report for 'Still Alarm - Smoke Alarm Installs'?

202A

INSTALL

75 (correct)

553

According to the text, what code should be used to notify ECC to generate an incident for a Smoke Alarm Install?

INSTALL1 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where should the information from the Smoke Alarm Waiver Agreement Form be entered in the incident report?

Notes tab Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for distributing smoke alarms to the fire companies?

The Aide assigned to the Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many smoke alarms should each company maintain at all times?

24 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for requesting smoke alarms from the Aide assigned to the Fire Chief?

The Company Captain Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for all installations citywide between the hours of 09:30 - 21:00?

The Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the Company Officer do if an occupancy is encountered that has no working smoke alarms?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for the installation and activation/testing of the smoke alarms according to the manufacturer's instructions?

The Firefighters Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how often should the smoke alarms be tested?

Once a month Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the waiver, release, and indemnity mentioned in the text?

To protect the City of Bridgeport from liability Signup and view all the answers

What government agency is mentioned as a partner in funding the smoke alarms?

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting the recipient's ethnicity?

To comply with government regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #202?

01/02/2016 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #202, what is the preferred location for a dual smoke alarm in any style residence?

In the top of the basement stairs Signup and view all the answers

What action should the Company Officer take if they encounter an occupancy with no working smoke alarms during a residential survey?

Shall inform the occupant about the Free Smoke Alarm Program Signup and view all the answers

What should the Company Officer do upon completion of the installation of smoke alarms?

Complete the Incident Report Signup and view all the answers

Which form should be used for the Smoke Alarm Waiver?

Smoke Alarm Waiver Form Signup and view all the answers

What should the Company Officer do during scheduled installations?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should the Company Officer do when encountering an emergency scene that does not involve fires?

Use discretion on the nature of the call and emotional state of the civilians Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #202, what is the purpose of the Bridgeport Free Smoke Alarm Program?

To provide a procedure for installing smoke alarms in support of the department’s commitment to fire safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Installation Company in the Bridgeport Free Smoke Alarm Program?

To install smoke alarms citywide between the hours of 09:30 – 21:00 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fire Department Calendar used for in the Bridgeport Free Smoke Alarm Program?

To schedule all activities, details, events, and planned training for the Department Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #202, when are smoke alarms installed citywide by the Installation Company?

Between the hours of 09:30 – 21:00 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #202, how are assignments rotated for installing smoke alarms throughout the year?

Assignments are rotated so that each company/shift is assigned equally throughout the year Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Reporting and Documentation

Complete and legibly fill out the specified form, forwarding it to the Aide of the Chief in the Administration Division.
Use 'Still Alarm - Smoke Alarm Installs' as the Incident Type in the incident report.
Enter 'Assisted with installation' as the Action Taken for 'Still Alarm - Smoke Alarm Installs'.
Notify ECC to generate an incident for a Smoke Alarm Install using the designated code.
Include information from the Smoke Alarm Waiver Agreement Form in the incident report's relevant section.

Responsibilities and Operations

The Fire Department distributes smoke alarms to designated fire companies.
Each company must maintain a minimum of a specified number of smoke alarms at all times.
The Aide assigned to the Fire Chief is responsible for requests for additional smoke alarms.
All installations citywide between 09:30 and 21:00 are tasked to a specific team or individual.
Company Officers should report any occupancy that lacks working smoke alarms.

Installation and Maintenance

Responsibility for installation, activation, and testing of smoke alarms lies with the Company Officer, following manufacturer instructions.
Smoke alarms should be tested at regular intervals for functionality.
The waiver, release, and indemnity document serves to protect against liability.

Partnerships and Documentation

A government agency is noted as a partner that funds smoke alarms.
Documenting ethnicity of recipients aids in grant compliance and diversity tracking.

Policy and Procedures

The effective date of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #202 is specified.
The preferred location for dual smoke alarms in any residence is defined in the policy.
If encountering an occupancy without working smoke alarms, the Company Officer is required to take specified actions.
Upon completing smoke alarm installations, the Company Officer should document and report the activity.
The Smoke Alarm Waiver form must be used for gathering necessary consent.

Scheduled Installations and Emergency Responses

During scheduled installations, the Company Officer adheres to established protocols.
In emergency scenarios not involving fires, the Officer needs to follow specific guidelines as outlined.

Program Goals and Roles

The Bridgeport Free Smoke Alarm Program aims to enhance fire safety within the community.
The Installation Company plays a crucial role in executing the operational aspects of the program.
The Fire Department Calendar helps coordinate and manage the smoke alarm program schedule.
The Installation Company is responsible for citywide smoke alarm installations on designated days according to policy.
Yearly assignments for installing smoke alarms are rotated to distribute workload evenly among companies.

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Smoke Alarm Liability Quiz: Test your knowledge on liability and responsibility when it comes to the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in your home. Learn about the legal implications and potential damages that could arise from their failure. Understand your rights and responsibilities to protect yourself and your property.