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What is the main purpose of the incident reporting policy at St. John's Fire District?
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?
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?
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?
What should not be assigned an incident number?
What is required before leaving a report for a structure fire incomplete?
What is required before leaving a report for a structure fire incomplete?
What software is used for incident documentation?
What software is used for incident documentation?
Which of the following activities must be logged but not assigned an incident number?
Which of the following activities must be logged but not assigned an incident number?
Who reviews the reports submitted during the tour of duty?
Who reviews the reports submitted during the tour of duty?
Which type of emergencies requires completion of the report during the shift of occurrence?
Which type of emergencies requires completion of the report during the shift of occurrence?
What must the report include aside from required fields?
What must the report include aside from required fields?
What must personnel complete before going off-duty?
What must personnel complete before going off-duty?
Who is responsible for the Level 3 review of NFIRS incident reports?
Who is responsible for the Level 3 review of NFIRS incident reports?
Which NFIRS incident types are subject to formal review?
Which NFIRS incident types are subject to formal review?
What change occurs after completing the Level 3 review?
What change occurs after completing the Level 3 review?
What does the Fire Marshal's office review in NFIRS series 100 incidents?
What does the Fire Marshal's office review in NFIRS series 100 incidents?
What message should be included for the original report writer?
What message should be included for the original report writer?
What information is essential to collect at fire incidents?
What information is essential to collect at fire incidents?
What indicates that a QA review has been completed successfully?
What indicates that a QA review has been completed successfully?
Who can authorize leaving a report incomplete?
Who can authorize leaving a report incomplete?
What must be done if the cause and origin of a fire incident are undetermined?
What must be done if the cause and origin of a fire incident are undetermined?
Who is responsible for completing the unit narrative for each responding company at an incident?
Who is responsible for completing the unit narrative for each responding company at an incident?
What other incidents can the NFIRS Program Manager include for review?
What other incidents can the NFIRS Program Manager include for review?
What system does the St. John's Fire District use for incident report management?
What system does the St. John's Fire District use for incident report management?
Which type of incident is NOT explicitly mentioned for Level 3 review?
Which type of incident is NOT explicitly mentioned for Level 3 review?
Why is accurate completion of NFIRS reports critical?
Why is accurate completion of NFIRS reports critical?
What do medical incidents prioritize during data collection?
What do medical incidents prioritize during data collection?
What is the main purpose of the three-tiered review process for NFIRS reports?
What is the main purpose of the three-tiered review process for NFIRS reports?
What type of incidents require a unique incident report for every call for service?
What type of incidents require a unique incident report for every call for service?
Which of the following is NOT a required field in the NFIRS report?
Which of the following is NOT a required field in the NFIRS report?
What should EMTs and company officers ensure regarding patient care records?
What should EMTs and company officers ensure regarding patient care records?
Who is responsible for reviewing all NFIRS incident reports at the first level?
Who is responsible for reviewing all NFIRS incident reports at the first level?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area for the Level 1 review?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area for the Level 1 review?
What should the Battalion Chief do if errors are identified during the Level 2 review?
What should the Battalion Chief do if errors are identified during the Level 2 review?
Which module is emphasized for review in incident reports related to fire incidents?
Which module is emphasized for review in incident reports related to fire incidents?
What is a requirement for completing incident reports?
What is a requirement for completing incident reports?
Which message types can be selected when an incident report status is changed to 'Needs Revision'?
Which message types can be selected when an incident report status is changed to 'Needs Revision'?
Which officer is responsible for overseeing the completion of incident reports during a specific tour?
Which officer is responsible for overseeing the completion of incident reports during a specific tour?
The review of medical incident reports falls under which specific guideline?
The review of medical incident reports falls under which specific guideline?
Which option is NOT a part of the Level 1 review focus areas?
Which option is NOT a part of the Level 1 review focus areas?
If a Company Officer finds errors, what should they particularly confirm in the reports?
If a Company Officer finds errors, what should they particularly confirm in the reports?
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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Description
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.
