301.0 Vehicle and Equipment Damage or Loss

Question 1

For all incidents, the operator of the vehicle shall complete what form?

Answer 1

Vehicle Accident Involving RFD Equipment report form

Question 2

The Vehicle Accident Involving RFD Equipment report shall be completed in what time frame after an incident?

Answer 2

As soon as possible after the incident and no later than the end of the tour of duty

Question 3

The Vehicle Accident Involving RFD Equipment report form shall be signed by who?

Answer 3

The operator / Station Officer / Battalion Chief

Question 4

Who does the Battalion Chief forward the completed accident report to?

Answer 4

Assistant Chief of Operations and Assistant Chief of Administration

Question 5

Damage that results in an inoperable or unsafe condition shall require the apparatus or equipment to be?

Answer 5

removed from service

Question 6

Damage that involves vehicles, the property of another or an injury shall require that the employee submit to a?

Answer 6

substance abuse test as outlined in the City of Richardson Interdepartmental Policy and Procedures, Substance Abuse Testing Procedure for Employees

Question 7

Damage or loss to equipment, other than vehicles covered in Section I of this policy, shall be reported by the person operating or responsible for the equipment using what form?

Answer 7

Lost/Damaged Equipment Report form

Question 8

The Lost/Damaged Equipment Report form should include what at a minimum?

Answer 8

the extent of any damage, the circumstances surrounding the event causing the damage or loss, corrective action taken and any recommendations

Question 9

All injuries shall require a complete ________ report, including ________ report, as well as an ________ report.

Answer 9

incident / casualty / injury

Question 10

Any member reporting _____ ______ as a result of the injury shall seek medical attention.

Answer 10

off duty

Question 11

All injuries where the member seeks medical attention shall require that the employee submit to?

Answer 11

substance abuse testing as outlined in the City of Richardson Interdepartmental Policy and Procedures, Substance Abuse Testing Procedure for Employees

Question 12

Damage caused by the operation of a Fire Department vehicle must be reported immediately to who?

Answer 12

The on duty Battalion Chief

Question 13

If the property is not another vehicle than a full description along with what other information shall be included in the description of accident section?

Answer 13

name, address, and contact number of the property owner

Question 14

Damage caused by Fire Department operations not associated with an emergency shall be reported by the Officer in Charge (OIC) to the Battalion Chief and Assistant Chiefs via?

Answer 14

inter office memo

Question 15

Who provides claim information to private citizens?

Answer 15

Officer in Charge (OIC)

Question 16

All damage to fire department vehicles shall be reported immediately to the on duty ___________ _______. The Battalion Chief shall assure that all reports are completed promptly and shall submit a written memo to the ____________ _______ of _____________ that accurately and with full detail explains the event and circumstances causing the damage and any corrective action taken because of the incident.

Answer 16

Battalion Chief / Assistant Chief of Operations

Question 17

The on duty Battalion Chief shall assure all incidents involving any injury or potential media attention shall be reported to the Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs promptly by?

Answer 17

telephone or pager