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ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL
COMMITTEES AND TEAMS
104.001 INJURY AND ACCIDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2007
Current Revision Date: 04/26/21 Next Revision Date: 04/26/24
Author’s Name/Rank: Bradley Dandridge, Battalion Chief Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Evelyn Yin-Zepeda,
Management Analyst II
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to institute guidelines for the establishment and
organization of a Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) Injury and Accident
Review Committee.
APPLICATION
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OPERATIONAL POLICY
It is Department policy to investigate all accidents that result in serious injury, death,
or significant property damage, with the goal of preventing and/or reducing the number
and severity of injuries and accidents.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
The Department will operate an Injury and Accident Review Committee to investigate
all accidents that result in serious injury, death, or significant property damage. The
basic function of the committee will be to:
Investigate, document, and report on all pertinent accidents.
Work in coordination with other standing committees which may be of
assistance in the investigation (e.g., Safety Sub-Committee and
Investigations).
Work in coordination with outside agencies (i.e., OSHA, Fresno PD,
CHP, etc.).
Meet quarterly to review investigation issues.
Provide final disposition on investigations to the Fire Chief or designee.
Injury and Accident Review Committee Members
The Injury and Accident Review Committee chairperson will be the Safety and
Wellness Officer. Reports are to be routed through the Training and Operations
Deputy Chief to the Fire Chief. The committee will consist of representatives as
follows:
Safety and Wellness Officer (Chairperson)
One representative from Local 202
One representative from FFD Training Division
One representative from Fleet Management
One representative from FFD Administration
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
No cross-references recognized.
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