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2018 Denver Fire Engineer Examination Study Material for Written Test 270 Pages (Excluding Cover) Section A Denver Fire Department Directives 1 DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Topic No: 1010.00 Date: 12-06-10 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE Approved: TAB Review Date: 12-06-12 Replaces: DEPT. DIR 114.06 (04-20-04) Topic: Accidents and Driver Review PURPOSE: To establish a consistent review of DFD vehicle accidents SCOPE: Applies to all members driving Department vehicles DEFINITIONS: None Accident Classification: Non-preventable – 0 points Preventable – 0 to 12 points, taking into consideration the circumstances surrounding the accident and recommendation from the Police Department. Traffic violations will be assessed that number of points similar with the penalty point schedule in state statutes and used by the State of Colorado Motor Vehicle Division In order to maintain a valid DFD driver/operator license, a member shall not accrue more than 12 points within any twelve consecutive months or more than 18 points within any twenty-four consecutive months. Primary Cause: Additional point assessment where there is a violation of Department Emergency Driving Policy – up to 6 points If the accident is found to be non-preventable, the Department Driving Coordinator will forward the completed Denver Fire Department Form FD 402 to the Division Chief of Safety and Training. No points will be assessed. If the accident is found to be preventable, the Division Chief or his/her designee will apply the total of preventable points plus primary cause points (if applicable) to the driver’s record and determine the level of discipline following the Denver Fire Department Disciplinary Guidebook (106.01). Accrued points for only one accident could subject the driver/operator to disciplinary procedure without regard to any time limits. NOTE: Discipline given for driving matters is subject to the same rules for representation and appeal as discipline levied for any other reason. Points assessed for the current accident will be added to the points assessed during the past twenty-four consecutive months. 1010.00 Accidents and Driver Review Page 1 of 2 2 DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Topic No: 1010.00 Date: 12-06-10 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE Approved: TAB Review Date: 12-06-12 Replaces: DEPT. DIR 114.06 (04-20-04) Topic: Accidents and Driver Review Accidents Outside of the City of Denver: Accidents occurring outside the City of Denver shall be handled as above. The Department driver is still responsible for completing an accident packet and for completing the exchange of information with the other driver(s). It will be helpful to get information as to how to obtain a copy of the official report of the accident from the Police Officer of the jurisdiction in which the accident occurred. Drivers who have been involved in either preventable or non-preventable accidents may be required to complete assigned JPRs if the Department Driving Coordinator believes that a driver/operator would benefit from such training and one of the following situations exists: 1. Three non-preventable accidents within an 18-month period 2. Any accident resulting in death or serious injury 3. Any vehicle accident that includes circumstances that indicate there would be a benefit to the member or the Department Flagrant violations, extreme damage, and/or injuries may result in severe disciplinary recommendations. Driver training shall be provided by the Department and may include defensive driving or emergency driving and maneuvering. Questions concerning this policy may be directed to the Department Driving Coordinator at 720- 865-4096 or to the Division Chief of Safety and Training at 720-865-3952. REFERENCES: None 1010.00 Accidents and Driver Review Page 2 of 2 3 DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Topic No: 1010.01 Date: 01-03-12 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE Approved: TAB Review Date: 01-03-14 Replaces: DEPT. DIR. 114.02 Topic: Driver Safety Program (02-24-05) Purpose: It is the intent of this Driver Safety Program to allow the Department, the Department Driving Coordinator, and the Safety and Training Division greater control in the management of Fire Department driving issues. The benefits of this program are: 1. Strict accountability for the operation of Fire Department vehicles. 2. Greater traffic safety for citizens and Department personnel. 3. Enhance the abilities of promoted driver/operators and acting driver/operators to operate Department vehicles safely and effectively. Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) Title 42, ‘Vehicles and Traffic’, shall be used for the assessment of points and shall apply to all emergency and non- emergency driving violations and to violations of the Department code 10 policy. No Department member shall be authorized to operate any emergency vehicle without having first completed the Denver Fire Department Driver Safety Program. The Driver Safety Program shall include obtaining a Denver Fire Department Driver’s License for emergency vehicles. The requirements for obtaining the Denver Fire Department License shall include, but are not limited to, the following: • Possessing a valid Colorado State Driver’s License. Restrictions on a member’s Colorado Driver’s License shall prevail when certification is considered by the Driving Coordinator. • 3rd grade Firefighter rank or greater. • Successful completion of all steps required by the Department Driver Safety Program. NOTE: The Department Driving Coordinator operates under the authority of the Division Chief of Safety and Training. Company officers are free to consult with the Department Driving Coordinator about participation of company members in the Driver Safety Program. Any Member whose position requires them to operate Denver Fire Department vehicles shall be required to obtain a Denver Fire Department license in order to do so. 1010.01 Driver Safety Program Page 1 of 2 4 DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Topic No: 1010.01 Date: 01-03-12 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE Approved: TAB Review Date: 01-03-14 Replaces: DEPT. DIR. 114.02 Topic: Driver Safety Program (02-24-05) There are six classifications of Fire Department licenses. Licenses for each specific vehicle allow members to drive only those that are included on that license. Exception: Members qualified on Quints may also drive/operate either an Engine or a Truck. Class 1 - Light vehicles (Car, Pickup, Van, Civil Defense Rig, Air / Light Truck, Stake Bed Trucks, and Warehouse Vehicles). Class 1 licenses may be issued to any Department member who has holds a valid Colorado State Driver’s License. Members operating specialized vehicles (i.e. Air / Light Truck) shall complete training in the operation of that specialized equipment. Class 1 also includes: (a) Non-emergency vehicles where the member has not completed the Driver’s Safety Program regardless of rank and (b) Emergency vehicles where the member has completed the Driver’s Safety Program and has attained the rank of 3rd Grade Firefighter or greater. Class 2 – Engine, Midi, Squrt and Rescue Class 3 – Aerial Truck, Dump Truck Class 4 – Tower, Quint Class AS- All-Steer Vehicles (includes towers where specialized training is required) Class X – Crash Fire Rescue Apparatus The license classes described above may be modified where appropriate and additional license classes may be added as new types of apparatus become available and are added to the Denver Fire Department fleet. Any member found to be driving a Fire Department vehicle with a suspended Colorado State Driver’s License or a suspended Denver Fire Department License will be in violation of Department policy, and will be subject to disciplinary action. 1010.01 Driver Safety Program Page 2 of 2 5 DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Topic No: 1010.02 Date: 11-07-14 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE Approved: TAB Review Date: 11-07-16 Replaces: Same, dated 01-03-12 Topic: Accidents Involving DFD Vehicles or Apparatus PROCEDURES FOR DFD VEHICLE AND APPARATUS ACCIDENTS Whenever any vehicle or apparatus assigned to the Denver Fire Department is involved in a traffic accident, the incident will be classified by dispatchers as an “Accident-Fire Dept. Vehicle” or “Accident-Fire Dept. Apparatus.” All accidents involving DFD vehicles or apparatus shall be reported and investigated and the accident packet shall be fully completed. All accidents occurring off Department property will require a police response. The following procedures shall be followed in the event a Department vehicle or apparatus is involved in an accident. All Fire Department vehicles and apparatus shall carry a complete Accident Packet. It shall be the responsibility of the officer in charge and/or the driver/operator to complete all required actions and forms and to make sure forms are available in the vehicle. Forms are available online on the Department’s website (Downloadable Forms / Administration / Accident Packet). DO NOT MAKE STATEMENTS REGARDING THE ACCIDENT TO ANYONE EXCEPT POLICE OR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATORS. I. PROCEDURES FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING ALL FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES, INCLUDING FIRE APPARATUS A. All vehicles and apparatus involved in an accident, including apparatus responding on emergency responses, must stop immediately, render aid as needed, and begin the reporting procedure. B. Notify the dispatcher immediately of the following: 1. Dept. vehicle or apparatus involved 2. Location 3. Need for a cover-in company (for responding apparatus) C. Request the following: 1. DFD Fire Company (If additional DFD resources are needed) 2. Ambulance for injured parties (include details of injuries and the number of injured parties) 3. Police (if determined by the investigating Chief that damage was NOT limited to Department vehicle) 4. Activation of Accident Call List 5. Opening of an Incident for the accident 1010.02 DFD Accidents Involving DFD Vehicles Page 1 of 6 6 DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Topic No: 1010.02 Date: 11-07-14 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE Approved: TAB Review Date: 11-07-16 Replaces: Same, dated 01-03-12 Topic: Accidents Involving DFD Vehicles or Apparatus 6. Notification of District Chief, or if a Support Division vehicle, the Division Assistant Chief (during business hours) for investigation D.