G-FFOF Firefighter Observation Forms Part 1
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What is the purpose of completing an Incident Observation Form (IOF)?

  • To detail the response time of firefighters
  • To record general information about an incident
  • To provide a legal record of what was witnessed and tasks performed at an incident (correct)
  • To document the timeframe of an incident
  • Who is responsible for directing personnel to complete an IOF?

  • Company Officers
  • Firefighters
  • Platoon Chiefs or Incident Commanders (correct)
  • District Chiefs
  • What is the role of the Company Officer in completing an IOF?

  • To complete the IOF on behalf of their personnel
  • To review and sign the IOF of each crew member
  • To submit the IOF to the District Chief
  • To ensure personnel under their command follow this guideline (correct)
  • What should IOFs be according to the guidelines?

    <p>Detailed, professional, and legible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reviews and signs the IOF of each crew member?

    <p>Company Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an IOF be completed?

    <p>For arson, fatalities, criminal investigations, or evacuation of 30 or more people from a structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the IOF review process?

    <p>Review by the Platoon Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the most current version of the IOF form be found?

    <p>In the 'Forms' section of the intranet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of authors and reviewers regarding comments?

    <p>Ensuring comments are written in a professional manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool should be used to create diagrams in an IOF?

    <p>A straight edge and blue or black pen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to complete an IOF?

    <p>By typing on a TFS station computer using a blank template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of marking blank pages with 'Left Blank' and initialing?

    <p>To ensure accountability and authenticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Part A of the Incident Observation section remain blank?

    <p>When the incident is a non-fire incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of incidents may require the completion of an IOF?

    <p>Any incident of note or potential litigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Purpose and Responsibility

    • Professional firefighters complete an Incident Observation Form (IOF) to reflect their observations and tasks performed at emergency incidents.
    • A properly completed IOF is a legal document that may be referred to in a court of law.
    • Platoon Chiefs or Incident Commanders direct personnel to complete an IOF, and Company Officers ensure personnel follow this guideline.
    • Company Officers review and sign IOFs, and District Chiefs review and sign IOFs before submitting them to the Platoon Chief.

    Guidelines

    • IOFs are required for incidents such as arson, fatalities, criminal investigations, evacuation of 30 or more people from a structure for more than 4 hours, and when requested by the Toronto Fire Investigations Unit.
    • IOFs must be detailed, professional, and legible, written in a professional manner, and not completed as a group.
    • Diagrams are hand drawn using blue or black pen, and forms are completed using a TFS station computer, typed, and spell checked using the blank template.
    • All IOFs are printed on both sides of the paper, and may be bound together using paper clips, but not stapled.
    • The Incident Observation section of the IOF is comprised of two parts: Part A: Fire Incident, and Part B: Observations.
    • IOFs may be required for non-fire related incidents such as:
      • Any incident of note
      • Incidents likely to result in litigation
      • Incidents involving criminal activity
      • Carbon monoxide poisonings
      • Unusual medical calls
      • Negligent care of persons (seniors or children)

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