D101.6 reporting and investigation of vehicle collisions

Question 1

AFD definition of collision is:

Answer 1

any damage or injury caused by the motion of a motor vehicle

Question 2

all AFD collision events shall be reported to and investigated by

Answer 2

BC or Staff supervisor

*may not be acting BC

Question 3

What is the Safety Chief’s role in vehicle collision investigations?

Answer 3

may assist BC w/ investigation if necessary

Question 4

___ are not required to have the collision report kit as the investigating officers will have the forms.

Answer 4

personal vehicles

Question 5

Collision Report Kit contains:

Answer 5

AFD Vehicle Inpection Checklist
Exchange of Info Form
COA fiscal responsibility card

Question 6

AFD personnel involved in a collision will not __.

Answer 6

collect patient refusals

Question 7

capt 12/17

whenever an AFD ___, ____, or ___ conducting city business (including ____) is involved in a collision, ___ should be notified immediately.

Answer 7

apparatus, vehicle, or POV

travelling between stations

Fire Dispatch

Question 8

When should the Collision Report Kit be completed/

Answer 8

after notifying Dispatch, securing scene, treating injuries, and PRIOR to leaving the scene

Question 9

who should be requested to investigate if private property is damaged?

Answer 9

APD or appropriate LE

Question 10

Notification and coordination with COA Fleet Accident Group is normally whose responsibility? B

Answer 10

Risk Management

*but then says the BC or staff supervisor will take the steps for various repair options

Question 11

If damage occurs during business hours and the vehicle is driveable, ___ should contact ___ immediately to schedule an inspection.

Answer 11

BC or staff supervisor

Fleet Accident Group (6400 Bolm Rd)

Question 12

If damage occurs during business hours and the vehicle is driveable, ___ should contact ___ when?

Answer 12

BC or staff supervisor
Fleet Accident Group (6400 Bolm Rd)
morning of next business day

Question 13

if a damaged vehicle is not driveable, ____ and ___ should be notified. what if it’s after-hours?

Answer 13

Service center veh goes to for maint
Fleet accident group (6400 bolm rd)

Fire Dispatch should be notified to request on-call mechanic to for eval to vehicle exchange

Question 14

___ shall collect all appropriate documentation and deliver it to ____ to forward to ___.

Answer 14

Investigating officer, Risk Management, Fleet Accident Group

Question 15

If a preventable collision was caused by an error in judgment and not a policy violation, the member’s ____ shall be responsible for creating a remediation plan, which should receive the approval of ___ prior to implementation.

Answer 15

BC or section supervisor

member’s Division Chief

Question 16

Remediation plans can include, but are not limited to: 4

Answer 16

1. documented oral counseling
2. performance improvement plan
3. NOUB/P
4. driver training

Question 17

Once a remediation plan for a judgement error has been completed, the member’s BC or SS provides written notification to ___.

Answer 17

DC

Question 18

After completion of a remediation plan for a judgement, who should retain a copy of a PIP? If utilized, a copy of ___ shall be forwarded to __.

Answer 18

DC

NOUB/P goes to PSO

Question 19

Under what circumstances will an investigative team be formed to review a preventable collision investigative file and recommend further action?

Answer 19

3rd judgement error in rolling 18-month period
serious injury
death
major property damage

Question 20

Who are the 5 investigative team members?

Answer 20

1. PSO rep
2. member’s BC or SS
3. member’s DC
4. Risk Mgmt DC
5. other members as needed

Question 21

what the investigative team’s purpose?

Answer 21

to identify the root cause of the preventable collision and create a remediation plan

Question 22

What 7 things can a remediation plan created by the investigative team include?

Answer 22

Same as BC/SS remediation plan:
1.  document oral counseling
2. PIP
3. NOUB/P
4. driver training
Plus:
5. Changes/Additions to policy
6. Referral to PSO
7.  any other applicable action

Question 23

which member of the investigative team is responsible for creating a report detailing their findings, actions, and recommendations? Who should this report be sent to?

Answer 23

member’s BC/SS

member’s DC and Risk Mgmt DC

Question 24

___ will provide quarterly updates to ___.

Answer 24

Risk Mgmt to JHSAC

Question 25

Who is responsible for making recommendations for modifications to vehicle/apparatus operations practices, equipment, or policy based on AFD collision data?

Answer 25

JHSAC

Question 26

What 3 things can JHSAC recommend modifying?

Answer 26

vehicle/apparatus operations practices, equipment, or policy