18 Questions
What is the responsibility of the Division Chief according to the text?
To coordinate all departmental accident and injury investigations and serve as the departmental liaison with outside agencies conducting independent investigations
Who is required to complete the TWFD Witness to Incident Report?
Any civilian who witnesses the incident
When must the required reports for a vehicle collision involving a TWFD vehicle be completed?
By the end of the shift in which the accident occurred
Which of the following reports are mentioned in the text as being forwarded to the Division Chief?
TWFD Report of Vehicle Collision, TWFD Witness to Incident Report, TWFD First Report of Injury, and any photographs of the vehicle and accident scene
When should post-accident drug and alcohol screening be performed for TWFD personnel involved in an accident?
At the treating designated facility, if available, or as soon as practical prior to seeking treatment
What is the purpose of the TWFD Witness to Incident Report mentioned in the text?
To gather information from any civilians who witnessed an incident involving a TWFD vehicle
Who must be notified when an injury requires in-patient hospitalization or is fatal?
All Chief Officers
What report must be completed by the injured employee and their supervisor following an incident?
TWFD First Report of Injury (Form MV-03a)
Who must complete a TWFD Witness to Incident Report?
Each fire department employee involved in or witness to the incident
Where must the completed TWFD First Report of Injury and TWFD Witness to Incident Reports be forwarded?
To the Township Human Resources Department with copies to the Assistant Chief Operations and Division Chief
What must an injured employee do regarding their injury and treatment status?
Keep their Company Officer, Battalion Chief and the Division Chief updated as to their injury and treatment status
What must be obtained following administration of medical treatment for an occupational injury?
A return to work authorization from the treating medical professional
What is the protocol for a TWFD employee involved in an accident if they are not incapacitated?
Ensure all personnel and civilians are accounted for and assessed for injury
If a TWFD vehicle is responding to an incident when an accident occurs, who will dispatch the appropriate response to the original incident?
The Company Officer
Who is responsible for ensuring notification of all Assistant/Division Chiefs following an incident?
On-duty Battalion Chief
Which form must be completed by a TWFD employee if they were injured in a collision?
TWFD First Report of Injury
In what circumstances will the Company Officer complete the TWFD Report of Vehicle Collision?
If the driver was injured
What must be completed for each TWFD employee injured in an accident?
TWFD First Report of Injury
Study Notes
Vehicle Accident and Injury Reporting and Investigation
- In the event of a vehicle accident, all required reports must be completed prior to the end of the shift in which the accident occurred.
- The TWFD Report of Vehicle Collision, TWFD Witness to Incident Report, TWFD First Report of Injury, and photographs of the vehicle and accident scene will be forwarded to the Division Chief.
Accident and Injury Investigation
- The Division Chief is responsible for coordinating all departmental accident and injury investigations and serving as the departmental liaison with outside agencies conducting independent investigations.
Post Accident Drug and Alcohol Screening
- All TWFD personnel injured or driving a departmental vehicle involved in an accident will undergo post-accident drug and alcohol screening per company substance abuse policy unless authorization to not screen is given by a Battalion Chief or above.
- Employees who are treated for injuries at a health care facility will have their post-accident drug test collected at the facility when available.
Reporting and Notifications
- In the event of an accident, the on-duty Battalion Chief will notify:
- The Assistant Chief Operations and Division Chief for injuries requiring transport to a medical facility
- All Chief Officers for injuries requiring in-patient hospitalization or fatal injuries
- The injured employee and their supervisor will complete a TWFD First Report of Injury (Form MV-03a)
- Each fire department employee involved in or witness to the incident will complete a TWFD Witness to Incident Report
- Civilian witnesses will be asked to complete a Witness to Incident Report (Form MV-03b)
TWFD Vehicle Accident Reporting
- In the event of a TWFD vehicle accident, personnel will ensure that all personnel and civilians involved are accounted for and assessed for injury
- Fire Com will be notified as soon as possible following the accident, including:
- A report of incident and request of any assistance needed
- Request notification and response from the on-duty Battalion Chief
- Request dispatch of the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation
- The TWFD Report of Vehicle Collision (Form MV-03c) will be completed by the driver unless the driver was injured, in which case the Company Officer will complete the report.
Test your knowledge on the procedures for completing TWFD vehicle collision reports. This quiz covers requirements for completing different types of reports and submitting them within the specified timeframe.
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