B313.1 Law Enforcement Response to Traffic Collisions (10/23/2018)

Question 1

[B313.1 Law Enforcement Response to Traffic Collisions]

AFD will not cancel law enforcement response anytime:

Answer 1

1. Someone is injured
2. A vehicle involved needs a tow
3. One of the drivers cannot produce a valid DL or Insurance
4. Suspected criminal activity

Question 2

[B313.1 Law Enforcement Response to Traffic Collisions]

City of Austin Ordinance dictates that only these 2 people can have a wrecker dispatched to the scene:

Answer 2

1. Peace Officer
2. Person involved in the accident

Question 3

[B313.1 Law Enforcement Response to Traffic Collisions]

If the vehicles cannot be removed from the roadway, and there are no safety concerns, AFD will:

Answer 3

Remain on scene awaiting law enforcement, but return to service available for calls

Question 4

[B313.1 Law Enforcement Response to Traffic Collisions]

When can the officer request a wrecker to the scene through dispatch?

Answer 4

After being on scene for 15 minutes and dispatch confirms that law enforcement has not been assigned to the call

Question 5

[B313.1 Law Enforcement Response to Traffic Collisions]

What (4) pieces of info about the vehicle should be provided to dispatch for the tow?

Answer 5

1. Make
2. Model
3. Color
4. License plate number

Question 6

[B313.1 Law Enforcement Response to Traffic Collisions]

What is the preferred way to update dispatch with the info of the vehicle in need of a tow?

Answer 6

Adding a comment in the call notes on the MDC