Safety Bulletin 56 Flashcards

1
Q

All accidents require a CD-19; What about Incidents

A

Incidents & Accidents = CD-19

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2
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Civilian alleges Dept responsible for an accident. Civilian should call _

A

Comptroller Office

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3
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Define Incident

A

Damage to Dept vehicle that’s properly parked or damage discovered during routine inspection of vehicle. Minor injuries, serious injuries, or fatal injuries to members while operating on parked rig.
Allegations as well.
Damage to civilian vehicle operating at alarms, MUD, & inspection activities

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4
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T/F Minor Accident: Minor to moderate damage to Dept/Civilian vehicle or private property. Any accident that results in no injuries to minor injuries only

A

False- NO injuries

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5
Q

Major Accident (2 “S”)

A

Significant damage & Serious Injuries/death

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6
Q

Can a rig be triple parked & still be considered properly parked

A

Yes at fires, emergencies, or false alarms unless investigating Chief Off feels member could have selected an alternate site less exposed

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7
Q

Actions by Off at accident: Preliminary report to Dispatcher “U- MR_ LIAR”

A
Unit involved, 
Major/Minor, 
Responding/Returning, 
Location, 
Injuries to civ/FF, 
Ambulance req'd, 
Remaining at scene or proceeding
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Q

T/F At Major accidents do NOT move the rig. However, if an accident occurs during periods of light or moderately fast moving traffic, the potential for another accident being caused is increased. The rig may then be moved

A

True

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9
Q

If the rig is moved from a major accident- what marks must be made

A

Location of tires of ALL vehicles involved marked with “T”. Tractor trailers & large vehicles (NOT rig) mark all 4 corners in addition to tires. Keep marks until arrival of Safety Battalion or Photo Unit

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10
Q

Additional forms req’d if an accident involves _ rigs, more than _ civilian vehicles, more than _ civilian pedestrians or bicyclists (NOT motorcyclists- motor vehicle), or more than _ people injured

A

More than 1 apparatus, more than 1 civilian vehicle, more than 2 civilian pedestrians/bicyclists, more than 4 people
1+1+2=4

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11
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T/F 2 or more rigs collide- each unit must fill out CD19. Properly parked rig always req’d to forward Apparatus Accident report whenever struck by another vehicle/rig

A

True

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12
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If two rigs collide- how many CD-19’s forwarded

A

At least four CD-19’s: 2 from each Officer. Officer of each unit considers their own rig as Vehicle 1 & other rig as Vehicle 2. Additional forms are req’d to ID rig & members of other unit

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13
Q

When is MV-104 req’d “1000 DAD”

A

1000 dollars/more damage to 1 car,
Death,
Any injury,
Dollar amount NOT determined

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14
Q

Can forwarding of Accident reports be delayed due to medical, vacation, regular, or other leaves

A

No: If Off unavailable, another Off assigned to unit shall prepare & forward report

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15
Q

Original MV-104 must be completed & sent to Dept of Motor Vehicles w/in _ days & copy sent to Safety Command- Accident Claims within _ hours

A

10 days to DMV;

96 hours for “1000 DAD” to Safety Command

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16
Q

The Safety Command- Accident Claims Unit will notify an Off assigned to unit in which the rig was in an accident that an insurance agent will inspect the rig. If this occurs, what must OOD do?

A

Make an entry in Co Journal. Make sure appointment is 0800-1100 hours. Get name & number of insurance adjuster & his company

17
Q

What if Unit gets an alarm during an insurance inspection

A

Inspection will cease. Adjuster shall reschedule the inspection

18
Q

Can the adjustor move the rig

A

No: Have the Chauffeur move the rig

19
Q

What time shall Fleet Maintenance On-site appraisals occur

A

0800-1600 hours. Only authorized Chauffeur shall move the rigs. Note: Rigs in fatal accidents shall be OOS immediately & a safety appraisal shall be made at scene

20
Q

The following shall be considered Preventable Accident “Quentin Tarantino Directs Really Cool Films”

A

Quarters struck leaving/returning,
Tiller not operating tractor trailer,
Double parked car hit while in non-response mode or 10-20 mode,
Reverse gear when guide personnel are or should be available,
Chocked wheels- failure to do so,
Fall from rig

21
Q

An Off involved in a 2nd preventable accident in a _ month period will result in Supervising Conference w/a Chief from the Off assigned Battalion. A 3rd preventable w/in _ month period Supervisory Conference w/Unit Cmdr & Chief from Unit Cmdr’s assigned Battalion plus Report to Ch of Ops w/recommendations for reassignment for _ day period

A

12 month,
18 month,
60 day period. NOTE: any accident involving double parked cars while in NON-response mode will result in Supervisory Conference

22
Q

Apparatus accident- You inform Dispatcher that your company was involved in a minor accident and request to have PD and the Battalion respond. Next, you try to remember when you would need to fill out more than one CD-19 form. Incorrect:
A. More than one apparatus
B. More than one civilian vehicle
C. More than two civilian pedestrians or bicyclists
D. More than 3 people injured

A

D. More than four people injured. Safety Bulletin 56 page 8, 9.2
Remember “2235” You need two forms if: 2 apparatus, 2 civilian vehicles, 3 pedestrians or bicyclists, or 5 people injured.

23
Q

MV-104 Incorrect:
A. MV-104 must be forwarded within 10 days to the NYS DMV
B. A copy must be filled out & sent to the Safety Command-Accident Claims Unit within 96 hours of an accident resulting in death, personal injury, or damage over $1,000.
C. If the dollar amount of the damage cannot be estimated, MV-104 must be completed and sent to the Safety Command Accident Claims Unit within 96 hours.
D. Completing the MV-104 is the express responsibility of the officer involved in the accident.

A

D. This is the express responsibility of the vehicle operator involved in the accident. Safety Bulletin 56 Apparatus Accident Reports. Page 22, 24.1

24
Q

Who fills out a CD-19 and when does it have to be forwarded through the chain of command

A

The apparatus operator or Officer within 96 hours of the accident shall fwd via Ch of Command

25
Q

Choose correct for accidents
A. Accident Lad 1 struck a parked vehicle while passing a double parked car while responding to a water leak should not be considered preventable
B. 2nd preventable accident in 12 months should have resulted in Supervisory Conference between the Co Cmdr & Chief Off from Admin Battalion
C. 3rd preventable accident in 18 months should result in Supervisory Conference with only an Admin Chief
D. Report fwd to Chief of Ops for recommending reassignment for 60 days due to 3rd preventable accident

A

D

26
Q

Civilian alleges FD is responsible for an accident. Incorrect
A. Civilian should be informed that he may file a notice of claim by calling Comptroller’s Office
B. OOD must make Jrl Entry of allegations
C. Treat as an incident
D. CD-19 is not req’d

A

D

27
Q

Incorrect
A. Parked car damaged by TL outrigger should be treated as in Incident
B. Minor Accident results in minor to moderate damage, no injuries, or minor injuries
C. Major accident results in Significant damage, serious injury, or death
D. Rig double or triple parked during MUD will always be considered properly parked

A

D Unless Investigating Chief determines better locations could have been used instead of triple parking

28
Q

Incorrect for Major Accident
A. Locations of tires of all involved vehicles shall be marked with “T”. If vehicle is double wheeled, only outside of tire should be marked
B. “T” shaped mark should indicate outside edge of each tire & center line of axle of each wheel
C. Tractor trailer or large vehicle- 4 corners of vehicle shall be marked
D. Marks shall be made with lumbar crayon, chalk, etc. & must always be renewed as necessary until arrival of investigating Battalion

A

D Until arrival of Safety Battalion or Photo Unit, unless such renewal would present a hazard to members

29
Q

Which would be considered an accident & not an incident
A. Member suffers a serious injury after falling from the rig while repacking the hosebed
B. Damage to a civilian vehicle from a TL outrigger at an All Hands fire
C. A member thrown from a spare open cab TL while responding to a gas leak. The member only suffers a minor injury and no ML needed
D. After returning from picking up the meal, members notice graffiti drawn on the rear of the rig

A

C

4.3, 4.4 SB 56

30
Q
Lad 501 is having trouble w/air brake system & have been ordered to drive the rig to shops for repairs. The Off has the LCC & OV drive. While enroute they are involved in a minor accident. Eng 99 & Bat 70 respond. Who is responsible for the CD19
A. Off of Eng 99
B. Off of Lad 501
C. BC 70
D. OV FF from Lad 501
A

B CD-19 shall be prepared by Off in charge or operator of the rig at time of accident/incident. If Off/operator injured, or there is NO Off with the rig, another member at the scene shall gather the info req’d to fill out CD-19. CD-19 shall then be prepared by an Off assigned to the Unit involved in the accident/incident

31
Q
MV-104 must be completed & sent to DMV with _ days, & a copy must be sent to Safety Cmd Accidents Claims Unit within _ days of an accident resulting in death, personal injury, damage over $1000 to the property of anyone person, or if dollar amount cannot be estimated
A. 7, 4
B. 7, 7
C. 10, 4
D. 10, 7
A

C

24.1

32
Q

Major App accident on a very busy road with fast moving traffic. You determine your rig & the involved civilian vehicle should be moved to a position of safety Correct
A. Mark all tires, including double wheeled tires
B. Mark the 4 corners of the tractor if a tractor trailer is involved
C. Mark the 4 corners of a large vehicle if a large vehicle is involved
D. Renew vehicle markings until arrival of 1st Investigating Battalion

A

C

A. Double wheeled- only mark outside wheels
B. 4 corners of the tractor trailer marked (not the front tractor itself)
D. Renew markings until arrival of Safety Battalion or Photo Unit
6.5.2