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Who is typically the Officer of Note at an incident?
The Company Officer aboard the first arriving apparatus
When is an Incident Report not required?
If all apparatus are cancelled en-route
Who reviews the Incident Report if it is completed by a District Chief?
The Platoon Chief
What happens if the first arriving Company Officer confirms a false alarm?
They report a confirmed false alarm and clear all other vehicles
In the event of a larger incident, who may complete the Incident Report?
The District Chief
What is the incident report also known as?
The Fire RMS Report
Who is responsible for ensuring the completion of all Unit Reports?
The Officer of Note
In the event of a dispute, who assigns a Company Officer to complete the Incident Report?
The District Chief
Who is responsible for ensuring the completion of all Exposure Reports?
Officer of Note
What should Company Officers do when they observe Fire Code violations during an incident?
Report them in the Fire Prevention Notes box
What happens to the incident times when creating an Exposure Report?
They are copied over to the new report
Who should complete a Narrative of the Unit Report for any incidents at which they assume Command?
All Officers (Company, District Chief and Platoon Chief)
What is the purpose of the CRR Division referral Narrative?
To provide additional information to CRR personnel
Why should Company Officers observe Fire Code violations during an incident?
To report them in the Fire Prevention Notes box
What should be included in the CRR Division referral Narrative?
The apparatus number and platoon
Who should Company Officers report serious Fire Code violations to?
A District Chief
What is the purpose of the TAPP-C Referrals?
To intervene in cases of arson prevention in children
What information should not be included in the TAPP-C Referral Narrative?
The names of youth individuals
Study Notes
Officer of Note
- Typically the Company Officer aboard the first arriving apparatus at an incident, unless otherwise determined by the Incident Commander.
- Responsible for completing the main report for an incident, called the Incident Report.
- Incident Report is required for every emergency dispatch, even if all apparatus are cancelled while en-route.
Incident Report
- Completed by the Officer of Note, unless the District Chief is the Officer of Note for larger incidents (Second Alarm or greater).
- District Chief's Incident Report must be reviewed by the Platoon Chief.
- Platoon Chief lists the name of the Officer of Note in their Narrative for larger incidents.
Unit Report
- Completed by all Officers (except the Officer of Note) to indicate the actions of themselves and their crew for all incidents.
- Does not include false alarm incidents, unless the Incident Commander requests a report.
- Officer's Narrative in the Unit Report is required for incidents where they assume Command.
Exposure Reports
- Completed by the Officer of Note, who may assign the task to any Officer involved with the exposure.
- Incident times are copied over to the new report, but Officer must complete the report in detail, including exposure address and apparatus information.
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Referrals
- Company Officers observing Fire Code violations report to the CRR Division using the Fire Prevention Notes box and Narrative fields of the Incident or Unit Report.
- Separate Narrative is required for CRR referrals, including apparatus number and platoon.
- Serious Fire Code violations require notification of a District Chief and appropriate action.
The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C) Referrals
- Operations personnel observing conditions requiring TAPP-C intervention refer incidents using the Fire RMS Incident or Unit Report.
- Company Officers observing cases requiring TAPP-C intervention report to TFS Public Education using the Fire Prevention Notes box and Narrative fields.
- Separate Narrative is required, including apparatus number and platoon, but excluding specific details of the incident, particularly names of youth individuals.
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