G-EMIR Emergency Incident Reports Part 1

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Who is responsible for reviewing completed Fire RMS Reports thoroughly and expeditiously before the end of the respective shift?

TFS Communications

Platoon Chiefs

Company Officers

District Chiefs (correct)

What is the purpose of Fire RMS Reports?

To collect data on fire conditions only

To record all actions performed by TFS and to collect statistical data (correct)

To provide information to other agencies only

To notify the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management of incidents

When should Company Officers complete Fire RMS Reports and/or report narratives?

As soon as practicable to the time of the incident (correct)

After the review by District Chiefs

At the end of the shift

After the incident is resolved

Who is responsible for ensuring that Company Officers adhere to the Fire RMS Reports guideline?

Platoon Chiefs Signup and view all the answers

What information is automatically inserted by CAD into Fire RMS Reports?

Incident number and date of the call Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including the information on anything that delayed arrival in Fire RMS Reports?

To document potential obstacles or challenges Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing Fire RMS Reports and/or report narratives?

Company Officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal obligation of TFS regarding Fire RMS Reports?

To provide reports to the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Signup and view all the answers

What information must be excluded from Medical calls in the Fire RMS Report Narrative?

Personal information Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supplementing the Fire RMS Report Narrative with additional details?

Officer of Note Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Auto Narrative feature?

To create the framework for the incident Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in the Fire RMS Report Narrative regarding the scene?

Conditions observed upon arrival and at the end of fire service involvement Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for commanding the incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in the Fire RMS Report Narrative regarding injuries or fatalities?

Any firefighter or civilian injuries or fatalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including the names of Incident Commanders and time assuming Command in the Fire RMS Report Narrative?

To document the chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in the Fire RMS Report Narrative regarding the scene at the end of fire service involvement?

Scene observations at the end of fire service involvement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose of Fire Records Management System (RMS)

To record all actions performed by Toronto Fire Services (TFS) and collect statistical data required by TFS and the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM)

Responsibilities

Company Officers: complete Fire RMS Reports and/or report narratives in a timely, accurate, professional, and thorough manner before the end of the respective shift
District Chiefs: ensure Company Officers follow this guideline and review completed Fire RMS Reports thoroughly and expeditiously before the end of the respective shift
Platoon Chiefs: ensure District Chiefs adhere to this guideline

Guidelines for Fire RMS Reports

Must include incident number, date of the call, location of incident, and information received from TFS Communications
Must include times of extinguishing agent application, command establishment, "under control" transmission, command termination, and Fire Prevention and/or Fire Investigation personnel notification
OFMEM notified, and who attended.
Anything causing delay such as traffic.
Must include information on building construction type, physical state, use/occupancy, and observations on arrival
Must include comments made by neighbours and bystanders, including their name, address, telephone number, and date of birth
Must include names of all Incident Commanders and time assuming Command, names of Sector Officers and their assignments

Required Information in Fire RMS Report Narrative

Owner and occupant information
Weather conditions
Road conditions
Any delay in response and reasons for it
Conditions observed upon arrival
Action(s) taken to control the incident
Salvage or overhaul performed
Scene observations at the end of fire service involvement
Who the structure or incident was turned over to for investigation
Any firefighter or civilian injuries or fatalities
Any difficulties experienced
Fire watch established and times of watch and apparatus assigned
Estimates of loss and insurance information
Police attending, including time of arrival, name/badge number(s)
Ambulance(s) attending, including time(s) of arrival, unit numbers
Other agencies/organizations attending

Auto Narrative Feature

Only used to create the framework for the incident
Officer's notes must supplement the Auto Narrative feature
Only used by the Officer of Note

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This quiz covers the use of the Fire Records Management System (RMS) by Toronto Fire Services Company Officers, including recording actions and collecting statistical data for reporting to the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management.