Vehicle Accident Review Committee Flashcards

1
Q

The Varc will be comprised of ____ members?

A

20 members

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2
Q

Who are the VARC members

A

Ops
Support
Maintenance
Safety

5-20 Safety and Health Committee will select the additional 16 members Sgt rank or above with 4 from each shift A,B,C,D

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3
Q

There must be a minimum of ______ VARC members at any Vehicle Accident Review Committee meeting.

A

5

2 members from top 1-4

3 members from 5-20 list.

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4
Q

The VARC committee is a sub committee of __________

A

The safety and health committee.

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5
Q

Those members listed in 1-4 shall serve on the committee for

A

an indefinite period of times

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6
Q

Those members listed in the 5-20 shall serve for a period of ________

A

2 years

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7
Q

The VARC will provide a written recommendation to the Fire Chief as to whether a vehicle accident was ______

A

preventable

Non-preventable

Reasonable

Unreasonable.

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8
Q

All vehicle accidents found to be non-preventable or reasonable, and approved by the fire Chief shall be concluded with the final disposition forwarded to ________

A

risk management and the affected employee

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9
Q

The Vehicle Accident Review Board will be comprised of ____members from the Vehicle Accident Review Committee.

A

3

will include 1 member who reviewed the vehicle accident being referred to the formal board.

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10
Q

Who will serve as the Accident review Board Chairperson.

A

The senior ranking officer in attendance

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11
Q

The Accident Review Board will cconvene at

A

Administration
Operations or administration conference room

or

Fire training conference room

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12
Q

Who will contact the units involved in the vehicle accident to schedule the Accident Review Board?

A

The Safety Office

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13
Q

The VARC meets ______ to review all accidents that occurred in the previous month?

A

The FIRST Thursday of every month

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14
Q

When will the Union Rep be allowed to briefly address the board?

A

Prior to deliberation

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15
Q

Who will be allowed in the room during deliberation and voting.

A

Only the Board Members

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16
Q

Affected parties will be notified via email of the final determination from the Fire Chief’s Office within ______

A

6 (24) hour shifts for 24 hour personnel

or

fourteen (14) working days for 40 hour personnel

17
Q

What is the punishment for a 1st offense accident?

A

Counseling (specific occurrence report)

Board will identify the audience and employee’s level of participation in a training session

1st offense counseling will be removed after one year

18
Q

What is the punishment for a 2nd offense accident?

A

Written reprimand

Formal Vehicle operations class developed by training

Reprimand may be removed after 2 years

19
Q

What is the punishment for a 3rd offense accident?

A

Time off, LWOP 1 shift

20
Q

What is the punishment for a 4th offense accident?

A

Determination of the Fire Chief, up to and including termination of employment.