Line Of Duty Deaths SOP 105.04

Question 1

Effective date of SOP 105.04?

Answer 1

05/01/2017

Question 2

What is considered a Line of Duty Death?

Answer 2

Death of any DFD member while on duty, or while undergoing medical treatment for any injury or illness/disease resulting from such duty, while traveling in connection with such duty, or while engaged in firefighting or EMS activities off duty

Question 3

Will the name of a member who has died be given to the news media?

Answer 3

Possibly pending the notification of next of kin and the approval of the Fire Chief

Question 4

How and by whom will notification of next of kin of any member killed in the line of duty or who may die while on duty be made?

Answer 4

In person by the Fire Chief or another Chief Officer designated by the Fire Chief

Question 5

True or False? It is not necessary for the Fire Department to conduct a comprehensive investigation into all line of duty deaths

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

Who is responsible for each line of duty death in the state of Texas and must be notified immediately?

Answer 6

State Fire Marshal’s Office

Question 7

What is the 24 hour telephone number to reach the Texas State Fire Marshal?

Answer 7

512.305.7900

Question 8

What contact information should be given when reporting a LODD to the Texas State Fire Marshal?

Answer 8

Your name
Department
Telephone number where you can be contacted
(If possible provide a cell number and/or departmental dispatcher telephone number to assist the State Fire Marshal’s Office in contacted the DFD)

Question 9

What information should you provide about the incident when contacted the State Fire Marshal’s Office?

Answer 9

Time, date, and location of the fatal incident

Question 10

Who will be dispatched the by State Fire Marshal’s Office to provide immediate assistance?

Answer 10

A Deputy State Fire Marshal

Question 11

Who is it the responsibility of the shift battalion chief to notify?

Answer 11

Fire Chief
State Fire Marshal’s Office
All Chief Officers
Risk Manager

Question 12

How should the Shift Battalion Chief secure the scene?

Answer 12

With the assistance of Fire Investigations and PD

1. Establish security perimeter
2. Do not disturb scene
3. Avoid salvage and overhaul except to the extent necessary to complete extinguishment
4. Leave furnishings, hose lines, fire equipment, and building contents in their original location

Question 13

True or False? In the case of a LODD FD hose lines and equipment should be removed from the scene as would normally occur

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

What information should the Shift Battalion Chief gather?

Answer 14

All information concerning the incident and circumstances leading to the death
Names and addresses of all witnesses

Question 15

Who should the Shift Battalion chief bring in for the incident?

Answer 15

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing team

Question 16

What should firefighters involved in the incident do as soon as they are released?

Answer 16

Immediately prepare a short statement of their independent recollection of the incident

Question 17

If the deceased firefighter was transported what should occur with his PPE?

Answer 17

Secure PPE left at the scene

Question 18

If the deceased firefighter was not transported what should be done?

Answer 18

Contact the medical examiner

Question 19

If pursuant to state law the body of the deceased is removed from the scene prior to the arrival of the investigative team what should occur?

Answer 19

Photograph the body’s location and surrounding area before removal
If possible leave PPE in the location where it was found

Question 20

What are the 2 responsibilities of the Assistant Fire Chief at an LODD?

Answer 20

1. Relieve and replace the Incident Commander ASAP

2. Establish a record of all actions, contacts, requests, and other pertinent data

Question 21

What should the Incident Commander do as soon as he is relieved?

Answer 21

Immediately prepare a short statement of his independent recollection of the incident

Question 22

To whom will the record of all actions, contacts, request, and other pertinent date be furnished?

Answer 22

Survivor Action Officer

Question 23

Who will choose a team to do the notifications of next of kin?

Answer 23

Fire Chief