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What should be documented and forwarded through proper channels in case of apparatus failure?
What should be documented and forwarded through proper channels in case of apparatus failure?
- Circumstances of failure to respond (correct)
- Personnel injury reports
- Communications centre logs
- Apparatus maintenance records
Who should be notified immediately in case of failure to respond?
Who should be notified immediately in case of failure to respond?
- Division Commander
- District Chief
- Platoon Chief
- TFS Communications Centre (correct)
What is the purpose of reporting failures to respond?
What is the purpose of reporting failures to respond?
- To assign blame to personnel
- To allow other apparatus to be dispatched as a replacement (correct)
- To maintain apparatus maintenance records
- To document personnel injury reports
Who is responsible for investigating failures to respond?
Who is responsible for investigating failures to respond?
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What should the Company Officer include in the email report?
What should the Company Officer include in the email report?
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Who should the Company Officer send the email report to?
Who should the Company Officer send the email report to?
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What is the responsibility of the Platoon Chief in regards to failures to respond?
What is the responsibility of the Platoon Chief in regards to failures to respond?
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What should be done with all failures to respond?
What should be done with all failures to respond?
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Study Notes
Reporting Failures to Respond
- Failures to respond to incidents must be documented and reported through proper channels.
- Situations that may cause a failure to respond include mechanical breakdown, injury to personnel, failed communication, and collisions preventing response.
Immediate Reporting
- Failures to respond must be immediately reported to the TFS Communications Centre via radio or telephone to allow for replacement apparatus to be dispatched.
Notification and Investigation
- The Company Officer must notify the respective District Chief via telephone.
- The District Chief will investigate all failures to respond and implement/recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
Serious Failures to Respond
- The District Chief must immediately advise the Platoon Chief of failures to respond that result in serious consequences, potential liability, injury to personnel, or damage to apparatus/equipment.
Reporting Failures to Respond
- The Company Officer must submit an e-mail report to the District Chief (with a copy to the Platoon Chief) including:
- Incident Number
- Explanation of the failure to respond
- Company Officer's name and personnel number
Follow-up Responsibility
- The Platoon Chief is responsible for advising the Division Commander as necessary.
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