Accident Proceedures

Question 1

How long does the investigating officer have to turn in the F-150?

Answer 1

14 days

Question 2

Who completes the cause determination of an accident?

Answer 2

Law enforcement

Question 3

Who shall be notified of a serious accident involving LAFD resources?

Answer 3

Administrative division chief and a city attorney

Question 4

When are SCID teams requested to an accident involving LAFD resources?

Answer 4

When there is a fatality
When criminal charges may be filed
Any time there is an unusual traffic occurrence

Question 5

When does the city attorney respond to accidents?

Answer 5

Any time the SCID team arrives

Question 6

When is a F-80 required for an accident?

Answer 6

F-80 is required for ALL accidents regardless of damage

Question 7

Are F-225’s required for accident reports?

Answer 7

No, FG 88 replaces the need for f-225

Question 8

What are the different categories of accidents?

Answer 8

Catagory 1- LAFD followed all rules

Catagory 2- LAFD misjudged apparatus near stationary objects

Catagory 3- LAFD misjudged clearance to other vehicles or failed in defensive driving

Catagory 4- LAFD failed to follow rules