Article 200-Sec 24 12-16-19 Death or serious injury

Question 1

In the case of a death or serious injury The on-duty Battalion Chief, or appropriate supervisor shall request staff notification, and recall

Answer 1

Deputy Chief of Operations, the Public Information Officer, and Department Safety Officer if not on scene or responding.

Question 2

Any protective clothing or safety equipment involved or worn at the time of the fatality or injury shall be _____ and secured for investigative purpose.

Answer 2

impounded

Question 3

________ shall be responsible for notifying the City’s Risk Management Office and the Department of Labor and Industries per WAC 296-800-320.

Answer 3

The Department Safety Officer

Question 4

_____shall be responsible for the following after verifying notification of next of kin:
Notifying all departmental personnel, media, and city staff of a serious injury or death through the use of the E-mail distribution list. Coordinating support needs of the family.

Answer 4

The Public Information Officer