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Who is typically the Officer of Note at an incident?
Who is typically the Officer of Note at an incident?
- The Platoon Chief
- The Company Officer aboard the first arriving apparatus (correct)
- The District Chief
- The Incident Commander
When is an Incident Report not required?
When is an Incident Report not required?
- For second alarm or greater incidents
- If the incident is a false alarm
- If all apparatus are cancelled en-route (correct)
- For all emergency dispatches
Who reviews the Incident Report if it is completed by a District Chief?
Who reviews the Incident Report if it is completed by a District Chief?
- The Incident Commander
- The Company Officer
- The District Chief themselves
- The Platoon Chief (correct)
What happens if the first arriving Company Officer confirms a false alarm?
What happens if the first arriving Company Officer confirms a false alarm?
In the event of a larger incident, who may complete the Incident Report?
In the event of a larger incident, who may complete the Incident Report?
What is the incident report also known as?
What is the incident report also known as?
Who is responsible for ensuring the completion of all Unit Reports?
Who is responsible for ensuring the completion of all Unit Reports?
In the event of a dispute, who assigns a Company Officer to complete the Incident Report?
In the event of a dispute, who assigns a Company Officer to complete the Incident Report?
Who is responsible for ensuring the completion of all Exposure Reports?
Who is responsible for ensuring the completion of all Exposure Reports?
What should Company Officers do when they observe Fire Code violations during an incident?
What should Company Officers do when they observe Fire Code violations during an incident?
What happens to the incident times when creating an Exposure Report?
What happens to the incident times when creating an Exposure Report?
Who should complete a Narrative of the Unit Report for any incidents at which they assume Command?
Who should complete a Narrative of the Unit Report for any incidents at which they assume Command?
What is the purpose of the CRR Division referral Narrative?
What is the purpose of the CRR Division referral Narrative?
Why should Company Officers observe Fire Code violations during an incident?
Why should Company Officers observe Fire Code violations during an incident?
What should be included in the CRR Division referral Narrative?
What should be included in the CRR Division referral Narrative?
Who should Company Officers report serious Fire Code violations to?
Who should Company Officers report serious Fire Code violations to?
What is the purpose of the TAPP-C Referrals?
What is the purpose of the TAPP-C Referrals?
What information should not be included in the TAPP-C Referral Narrative?
What information should not be included in the TAPP-C Referral Narrative?
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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