WorksheetsVehicle Accident Review Board Quiz
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the primary purpose of the Vehicle Accident Review Board?
To review all accidents involving members or equipment of the Grapevine Fire Department.
To train new firefighters.
To conduct fire safety drills.
To manage the department's budget.
Who is the Chair of the Vehicle Accident Review Board?
Battalion Chief, Operations
Division Chief, Training
Assistant Chief, Operations
Fire Captain
How long are the terms for rotating members of the Vehicle Accident Review Board?
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
What is a requirement for members of the Vehicle Accident Review Board?
Must have more than four accumulated points in a twenty-four-month period.
Must be qualified, licensed City drivers with less than four accumulated points in a twenty-four-month period.
Must be a firefighter for at least five years.
Must have a degree in fire science.
What is the term length for members appointed to the Vehicle Accident Review Board?
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
How many Board members must be present to convene a Review Board?
Two members
Three members
Four members
Five members
Who assumes the duties of the Board Chair in their absence?
Secretary
Treasurer
Vice-Chair
Senior Member
What must be provided to Board members at least three days prior to the meeting?
Meeting Agenda
Accident Report Packet
Minutes of the Last Meeting
Department Policies
What should not be considered during the review of an accident before the Board?
Facts and policies
Employee's driving history
Procedures and circumstances
Accident classification
What is the role of the Vehicle Accident Review Board according to the document?
To repair damaged vehicles
To classify accidents and issue discipline
To train new drivers
To conduct vehicle maintenance checks
How does the Board classify an accident?
As a minor or major incident
As an Incident, Non-Preventable, Preventable without Violations, Preventable with Violations, or Major Preventable with Violations
As a simple or complex accident
As a preventable or non-preventable incident
What happens if an Accident Review Packet shows the accident was an "Incident"?
The entire Board must convene
The Board Chair may rule on the incident without convening the entire Board
The employee is automatically disciplined
The accident is ignored
What is the cumulative period for lower case points assigned after a city equipment accident?
12 months
18 months
24 months
36 months
Who has the authority to restrict an employee's driving status if they pose a safety risk?
The Fire Chief
The City Mayor
The Chief of the Department or the City Risk Manager
The Battalion Chief
What happens if a member is removed from driving status?
They receive a bonus
They are issued a failing performance evaluation
They are promoted
They receive additional training
What is the consequence for accumulating three points in the discipline system?
Verbal counseling
Written reprimand
Long suspensions
Immediate termination
Who is NOT a member of the Vehicle Accident Appeal Board?
Battalion/Division Chief
Risk Manager
Firefighter
Assistant Chief, Administration
Who can request an appeal according to the Grapevine Fire Department's Standard Operating Procedure?
City Driver
City Driver's Supervisor
City Risk Manager
All of the above
How many working days does an employee have to appeal the classification of a preventable accident?
Three working days
Five working days
Seven working days
Ten working days
To whom must the appeal be submitted in writing?
City Driver
City Risk Manager
Assistant Chief of Operations
Fire Chief
Which of the following is NOT required in the appeal request?
Reason for request
Accident date
Appellant's favorite color
Name of Appellant’s immediate supervisor
What is the deadline for notifying the Assistant Chief of Operations to reschedule an appeal?
By 5:00 PM, two days before the scheduled appeal
By 12:00 noon, one working day prior to the scheduled appeal
By 9:00 AM, the day of the scheduled appeal
By 3:00 PM, three days before the scheduled appeal
What happens if the Appellant arrives more than ten minutes late to the hearing?
The hearing is rescheduled
The appeal hearing is forfeited
The Appellant is fined
The hearing is delayed
Who presents the case and additional information during the hearing procedures?
The Appellant
The Assistant Chief of Operations
The Chair of the Accident Review Board
The Fire Chief
What is the role of witnesses during the hearing procedures?
To make the final decision
To provide additional information regarding the accident
To reschedule the hearing
To dismiss the Appellant
What is the maximum number of working days within which the Board's ruling will be issued after an appeal?
Three working days
Five working days
Seven working days
Ten working days
Who records the vote after the Vehicle Accident Review Board hearing?
The Chair of the Board
The Fire Chief
The Assistant Chief of Administration
The Appellant
What must all appeals follow according to the document?
The Fire Department's internal rules
The City of Grapevine, Personnel Rules for Discipline, Grievances, and Appeals Procedures
The State's legal procedures
The Federal guidelines for appeals
What is the nature of the decisions made by the Vehicle Accident Appeal Board?
Tentative and subject to change
Final and binding
Advisory only
Open to negotiation
