Vehicle Collision Reporting

Question 1

Immediately notified dispatch of all collisions with a Portland fire rig when what? (3)

Answer 1

Injury to civilian or member
Apparatus can’t respond
Damage to private vehicle/property

Question 2

Who shall be NOTIFIED of all collisions?

Answer 2

On duty fire investigator

Question 3

When should you notify police?

Answer 3

If the Collision involves a private moving vehicle and Portland fire moving vehicle

Other circumstances as necessary

Question 4

What 3 forms do you use on scene?

Answer 4

Report of automobile accident/loss
Auto claim against City
Vehicle collision kit

Question 5

When do you have to complete a Oregon traffic accident and insurance report for collisions involving PRIVATE property?

Answer 5

Fatality, injury, more than $2,500 damage

*2 copies
1 for DMV, 1 for company file

Question 6

How long do you have to file that report with DMV?

Answer 6

72 hours
(3 days)

Question 7

If you are on an emergency run and strike an animal what should you do?

Answer 7

Leave one member at the scene

Question 8

Is the fire Investigator required to RESPOND to all collisions?

Answer 8

No. Not required to respond to MINOR collisions.
Make every effort to respond to SIGNIFICANT collisions

Question 9

Notify your Captain or Battalion Chief? after any collision regardless of severity of damage.

Answer 9

Battalion Chief

Question 10

If someone is inquiring about a Bureau vehicle collision, who do you refer them to?

Answer 10

Bureau of Risk Management

Question 11

Do you have to fill out the Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance Report if the collision occurs on PF&R property?

Answer 11

NO
But you do if it occurs involving PF&R property but not ON PF&R property

Question 12

Who determines the estimates of damage to PF&R vehicles?

Answer 12

PF&R Auto shop

Question 13

What are the ON SCENE procedures for a PF&R vehicle collision? (8)

Answer 13

1. Immediately notify Dispatch if collision is SIGNIFICANT*
2. Notify Battalion Chief
3. Notify on duty Investigator
4. Notify Police (if another moving vehicle involved)
5. Obtain on scene information. Form 200.82 Report of Automobile Accident
6. Provide other driver Auto Liability Claim form
7. Open Vehicle Collision Kit and take pictures
8. Leave 1 firefighter at scene while proceeding to emergency

Question 14

Upon returning to quarters, immediately execute what reports for a vehicle collision?

Answer 14

1. Complete COLLISION Report in the PERSONNEL system. Forward to Battalion Chief
2. Submit Work and Supply request
3. Send kit Report of Vehicle Collision to Bureau of Risk Management
4. Driver fills out Oregon Traffic Accident Report if necessary *

Question 15

The City’s Crash Analysis Review board (CAR) meets how often?

Answer 15

Monthly

Question 16

What 2 people represent PF&R at CAR meetings?

Answer 16

1. Chief Safety Officer
2. Driving Instructor

Question 17

Notify Police and have the respond if a vehicle collision involves what?

Answer 17

A moving PF&R vehicle AND a moving PRIVATE vehicle

Question 18

Is the Oregon Traffic Accident Report required if the collision occurs ON PF&R property?

Answer 18

NO