9- OFM SIR 3.0 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Injury Report?**
a. Report all emergency responses
b. Report civilian injuries and deaths in FIRE incidents only
c. Report firefighter injuries in any emergency responses
d. Report casualties in all emergency responses
e. B and C
E
The Injury Report is used to report civilian injuries and deaths in FIRE incidents only and firefighter injuries and deaths sustained in action in ALL emergency responses.
When is a Casualty Report required for civilian injuries or deaths?**
a. Always
b. Only in fires and explosions
c. Not required in vehicle collision incidents
d. Required in all emergency responses
B
FIre and explosion
Civilian injury or death Casualty Report Required
Exception: NOT required
for injuries in fires/
explosions resulting from
vehicle collisions
What is NOT considered a civilian fire injury?**
a. Injuries resulting from fire control
b. Injuries from accidental vehicle collisions
c. Injuries from arson fires
d. Injuries from roof collapse
B
This definition includes:
* Injuries directly resulting from fire (e.g. burns, asphyxia, etc.)
* Secondary complications arising from fire injuries (e.g. pulmonary edema, pneumonia, etc.)
* Injuries sustained while involved in fire control, a rescue attempt or escaping the dangers of a
fire
* Injuries sustained as a result of destruction caused by fire (e.g. roof collapse, projectiles, etc.)
How is a civilian fire death defined?**
a. Death resulting from vehicle accidents
b. Death within one year and one day of the incident
c. Death on Indian Reserves
d. Death from controlled fires
B
Death as a result of the injuries sustained must occur within one year and one day of the incident.
What is a fire fighter action injury?**
a. Firefighter heart attack non-work
b. Injury occurring while returning from an incident
c. Injury directly related to ONE fire
d. Injury incurred en route to an incident
e. All but A
E
Injury incurred while in the process of fire fighting, (burns, asphyxia, building collapse,
projectiles hurled, etc.);
* Injury which is directly related to ONE fire and that is sustained while fire fighting, (pulmonary
edema, pneumonia, bacterial complications, etc.)
Explanatory note: The injury of a fire fighter from a heart attack or stroke brought upon
by exertion while involved in fire fighting or any other type of rescue activity is classified
as an action injury if it occurs within 24 hours of the incident.
* Injury incurred en route to, or returning from, an incident scene as a result of an accident or as in the Explanatory note, as a result of exertion sustained during the incident.
When is a fire fighter action death classified as such?**
a. If it occurs within 24 hours of the incident
b. If it occurs within one year and one day of the incident
c. If it occurs within 48 hours of the incident
d. If it occurs within a week of the incident
B
The death must occur within a year and a day of the incident to be classified as an action death for this reporting purpose.
What must be completed for each injured person reported in the injury or fatality totals?**
a. Casualty Report
b. Injury Report
c. Incident Report
d. Emergency Report
B
A separate injury report must be completed for every injured person in the injury totals reported on the Standard Incident Report.
What does “Status” in the Injury Report refer to?**
a. Report of the incident
b. Involvement with the scene
c. Incident location code
d. Response type
B
Report the status of the injured person: firefighter, occupant or non-occupant.
An occupant is someone who is present in the property or vehicle at the time of the fire.
A non-occupant is someone who is NOT present (such as bystander, passerby) in the property or vehicle at the time of the fire.
How is an occupant defined in the Injury Report?**
a. Someone involved in fire control
b. Someone present at the time of the fire
c. A firefighter
d. A non-occupant
B
An occupant is someone who is present in the property or vehicle at the time of the fire.
What should be reported in the “Age Category” field?**
a. Exact age
b. Age range
c. Age in months
d. Age in weeks
B
Report the age category of the injured person.
What does “Action of Casualty” indicate in the Injury Report?**
a. Action causing the fire
b. Action after fire ignition contributing to injury/death
c. Action during fire control
d. Action leading to firefighter injury
B
Indicate the observed or suspected action AFTER FIRE IGNITION that may have contributed the injury/death. This is NOT the action that contributed to the ignition of the fire.
When is an injury deemed “serious” for reporting purposes?**
a. If the casualty is not hospitalized
b. If the casualty requires hospitalization or results in absence from work
c. If the injury occurs during fire control
d. If the injury is observed or suspected
B
For reporting purposes, an injury is deemed “minor” if the casualty is not hospitalized and is able to resume a regular lifestyle within 8 hours of sustaining the injury.
An injury is deemed “serious” if the casualty requires hospitalization or results in absence from work.
What does “Clothing” refer to in the Injury Report?**
a. Clothing worn by firefighters
b. Clothing worn by civilians
c. Clothing causing the fire
d. Clothing factor in injury severity
D
Certain fabrics melt and burn easily, increasing burn severity while others have a higher flame resistance and may actually protect from burns. In addition, loose fitting clothes are more susceptible to catching fire when persons are involved in activities that require the handling of fire or hot objects (such as cooking, welding).
Report if the clothing worn by the casualty was a factor in adding to the severity of the injury.
What is the major factor to report in the “Cause of Injury or Death” field?**
a. Location of the injured person
b. Severity of the injury
c. Clothing factor
d. Major contributing factor
D
Cause of Injury or Death
Report the major factor causing injury or death. If there is more than one type of injury, report the cause for the most serious of the injuries
When is a separate Injury Report required?**
a. For every injured person in the injury totals
b. Only for civilian injuries
c. Only for firefighter injuries
d. Only for fatalities
A
