St. Johns Fire District Incident Reporting Policy
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What is the main purpose of the incident reporting policy at St. John's Fire District?

  • To reduce the number of incidents reported.
  • To streamline the fire department's budget planning.
  • To establish minimum requirements for incident reporting. (correct)
  • To enhance community engagement through public service events.

    • Who is responsible for the timely completion of incident reports?

  • The public information officer
  • The on-duty firefighter
  • The incident commander (correct)
  • The fire chief

    • When should all incident reports be completed?

  • After an investigation is completed
  • During the shift of occurrence (correct)
  • On weekends only
  • At the end of the month

    • What should not be assigned an incident number?

    <p>Smoke detector installations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before leaving a report for a structure fire incomplete?

    <p>Chief officer approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What software is used for incident documentation?

    <p>Image Trend reporting software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities must be logged but not assigned an incident number?

    <p>Public service functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reviews the reports submitted during the tour of duty?

    <p>The on-duty Battalion Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of emergencies requires completion of the report during the shift of occurrence?

    <p>Structure fires and medical emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the report include aside from required fields?

    <p>Information obtained at the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must personnel complete before going off-duty?

    <p>All incident reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the Level 3 review of NFIRS incident reports?

    <p>The NFIRS Program Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which NFIRS incident types are subject to formal review?

    <p>All fire, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurs after completing the Level 3 review?

    <p>Incident status changed to 'Admin QA Complete'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fire Marshal's office review in NFIRS series 100 incidents?

    <p>Accuracy of cause, origin, and property loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What message should be included for the original report writer?

    <p>To:</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is essential to collect at fire incidents?

    <p>Origin, cause, and dollar loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that a QA review has been completed successfully?

    <p>QA Complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can authorize leaving a report incomplete?

    <p>The on-duty Battalion Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done if the cause and origin of a fire incident are undetermined?

    <p>They should be listed as 'undetermined' and a notification should be sent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing the unit narrative for each responding company at an incident?

    <p>The company officer or acting officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other incidents can the NFIRS Program Manager include for review?

    <p>Any incident at their discretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system does the St. John's Fire District use for incident report management?

    <p>ImageTrend Records Management System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of incident is NOT explicitly mentioned for Level 3 review?

    <p>Medical emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is accurate completion of NFIRS reports critical?

    <p>To facilitate staffing and resource allocation decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do medical incidents prioritize during data collection?

    <p>Strict privacy and confidentiality of patient information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the three-tiered review process for NFIRS reports?

    <p>To confirm accuracy and thoroughness of reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents require a unique incident report for every call for service?

    <p>Every call for service to which resources are deployed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a required field in the NFIRS report?

    <p>Personal opinions about the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should EMTs and company officers ensure regarding patient care records?

    <p>They are entered correctly and accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for reviewing all NFIRS incident reports at the first level?

    <p>Company Officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus area for the Level 1 review?

    <p>Budget Allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Battalion Chief do if errors are identified during the Level 2 review?

    <p>Change the report's status to 'Needs Revision'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which module is emphasized for review in incident reports related to fire incidents?

    <p>Fire and Structure Fire Modules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for completing incident reports?

    <p>Reports must be completed during the same tour in which they occurred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which message types can be selected when an incident report status is changed to 'Needs Revision'?

    <p>Documentation or Protocol Deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which officer is responsible for overseeing the completion of incident reports during a specific tour?

    <p>On-duty Battalion Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The review of medical incident reports falls under which specific guideline?

    <p>SOP 2007-07</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is NOT a part of the Level 1 review focus areas?

    <p>Budget Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a Company Officer finds errors, what should they particularly confirm in the reports?

    <p>Aid Given or Received</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Incident Reporting & Quality Review

    Purpose

    • Establish minimum requirements for incident reporting by the St.Johns Fire District (STJFD)
    • Standardize process for incident reporting and quality assurance review

    Incident Reporting - General

    • All incidents should be assigned an incident number and reported in the Fire District's record management software
    • Exceptions include smoke detector installations and public service functions, which are logged as activities
    • Incident reports should be completed during the shift of occurrence unless extenuating circumstances are present
    • Incident commander is responsible for timely completion of the report
    • On-duty Battalion Chief (or acting) reviews all reports for their assigned battalion submitted during their tour of duty

    Fire Incidents

    • Incident commanders gather information on origin, cause, and dollar loss at fire incidents
    • Property owner and occupant information must be recorded
    • Members completing reports should pay attention to various modules and required fields for comprehensive and accurate data collection
    • Origin, cause, and other causal information reviewed by the Fire Marshal's office for accuracy

    Medical Incidents

    • Medical incidents require strict privacy and confidentiality when dealing with personal information
    • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and company officers ensure patient care record is entered correctly and accurately

    Review Process

    Level 1 Review

    • Company Officers review all NFIRS incident reports for completeness and accuracy
    • Particular attention paid to specific fields, including aid given or received, incident type, shift, and response times

    Level 2 Review

    • On-duty Battalion Chief (or acting) ensures timely completion of incident reports for their battalion
    • Reports reviewed for completeness and accuracy, with errors or issues addressed through the "Needs Revision" status

    Level 3 Review

    • NFIRS Program Manager completes formal monthly quality improvement review of NFIRS incident reports
    • Specific incident types subject to formal review, including fire, hazardous materials, rescue, and marine incidents

    Fire Marshal Review

    • Fire Marshal's office reviews all NFIRS series 100 (Fire) incidents for accuracy with cause, origin, content loss/ value, and property loss/ value

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    This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for incident reporting and quality assurance review within the St. Johns Fire District. It outlines the purpose, objective, and policy for incident reporting.

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