Motor Vehicle Accident Flashcards
What is the main purpose of the Accident Reporting Policy (Policy and Procedure No.: 98-01)?
a) To increase the number of incidents
b) To reduce preventable accidents and ensure a safe working environment
c) To avoid reporting accidents
d) To allocate blame for accidents
B
Who does the Accident Reporting Policy apply to?
a) Only Fire Chiefs
b) Only Health and Safety Committee members
c) All City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Personnel
d) Only drivers involved in accidents
C
What should be done in case of an accident involving a fire department vehicle?
a) Ignore the incident
b) Notify the Police and then the Health and Safety Committee
c) Wait for the on-duty Chief to decide whether to report it
d) Immediately notify the Division or District Chief and follow the specified procedures
D
When should the on-duty Chief be notified of an accident involving a fire department vehicle?
a) Only if there is personal injury
b) If the damage is in excess of $1,000.00
c) If the damage is in excess of $2,500.00
d) Only if it involves another emergency service
C
What action should be taken regarding admission of guilt in the event of an accident?
a) Admit guilt immediately to resolve the issue
b) Do not make any admission of guilt and let the claimants do the talking
c) Volunteer as much information as possible
d) Deny any involvement in the accident
B
What is the purpose of the ACCIDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE?
a) To assign blame for accidents
b) To immediately suspend the driver involved
c) To determine if the accident was preventable or non-preventable
d) To review insurance claims
c
Who can the driver of the apparatus appeal to if they disagree with the decision of the ACCIDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE?
a) The Fire Chief
b) The Department Driving Coordinator
c) The Ontario Safety League
d) The Division Chief of Maintenance
c
What is the main purpose of the Accident Reporting Policy (Policy and Procedure No.: 98-01)?
a) To increase the number of incidents
b) To reduce preventable accidents and ensure a safe working environment
c) To avoid reporting accidents
d) To allocate blame for accidents
B
Who does the Accident Reporting Policy apply to?
a) Only Fire Chiefs
b) Only Health and Safety Committee members
c) All City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Personnel
d) Only drivers involved in accidents
C
What should be done in case of an accident involving a fire department vehicle?
a) Ignore the incident
b) Notify the Police and then the Health and Safety Committee
c) Wait for the on-duty Chief to decide whether to report it
d) Immediately notify the Division or District Chief and follow the specified procedures
D
When should the on-duty Chief be notified of an accident involving a fire department vehicle?
a) Only if there is personal injury
b) If the damage is in excess of $1,000.00
c) If the damage is in excess of $2,500.00
d) Only if it involves another emergency service
C
What action should be taken regarding admission of guilt in the event of an accident?
a) Admit guilt immediately to resolve the issue
b) Do not make any admission of guilt and let the claimants do the talking
c) Volunteer as much information as possible
d) Deny any involvement in the accident
B
What is the purpose of the ACCIDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE?
a) To assign blame for accidents
b) To immediately suspend the driver involved
c) To determine if the accident was preventable or non-preventable
d) To review insurance claims
C
Who can the driver of the apparatus appeal to if they disagree with the decision of the ACCIDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE?
a) The Fire Chief
b) The Department Driving Coordinator
c) The Ontario Safety League
d) The Division Chief of Maintenance
C
