PBCFR Policy FR-A-109 (Reportable
Event) 2.0 (effective date 07-06-25)
(Pg 1). There are two categories of reportable events - answer Immediately reportable
events (IRE), delayed reportable event (DRE)
(Pg 2). An event that occurs anytime, to include emergency calls, training, public
education or any other emergency or non-emergency situation - answerIRE
(Pg 2). Any Fire Rescue personnel action or inaction that caused harm to a citizen,
patient or Fire Rescue personnel - answerImmediately reportable event (IRE)
(Pg 2). Any equipment failure that cause harm to a citizen, patient or Fire Rescue
personnel - answerIRE
(2). Any on duty event that is illegal, unethical or immoral or any accusation thereof -
answerIRE
(2). Any event that has the potential for litigation against Fire Rescue - answerIRE
(2). Any event that could be considered politically sensitive or have political
ramifications - answerIRE
(2). Any event that has the potential to cause the media to scrutinize Fire Rescue -
answerIRE
(2). Any fire rescue personnel who witness or become aware of an IRE must notify their
_______________ as soon as possible while not compromising the safety of Fire
Rescue personnel, patient or public - answersupervisor
(2). For expediency, an IRE notification shall initially be by _____________ or
___________ and shall be forwarded in this manner through the chain of command to
the level of battalion chief - answertelephone or face to face
(2). The _____ shall immediately initiate a preliminary investigation at the IRE site with
them involved personnel - answerBC (or equivalent supervisor)
(2). By the end of the shift, the battalion chief shall notify the appropriate ___ -
answerDC
Event) 2.0 (effective date 07-06-25)
(Pg 1). There are two categories of reportable events - answer Immediately reportable
events (IRE), delayed reportable event (DRE)
(Pg 2). An event that occurs anytime, to include emergency calls, training, public
education or any other emergency or non-emergency situation - answerIRE
(Pg 2). Any Fire Rescue personnel action or inaction that caused harm to a citizen,
patient or Fire Rescue personnel - answerImmediately reportable event (IRE)
(Pg 2). Any equipment failure that cause harm to a citizen, patient or Fire Rescue
personnel - answerIRE
(2). Any on duty event that is illegal, unethical or immoral or any accusation thereof -
answerIRE
(2). Any event that has the potential for litigation against Fire Rescue - answerIRE
(2). Any event that could be considered politically sensitive or have political
ramifications - answerIRE
(2). Any event that has the potential to cause the media to scrutinize Fire Rescue -
answerIRE
(2). Any fire rescue personnel who witness or become aware of an IRE must notify their
_______________ as soon as possible while not compromising the safety of Fire
Rescue personnel, patient or public - answersupervisor
(2). For expediency, an IRE notification shall initially be by _____________ or
___________ and shall be forwarded in this manner through the chain of command to
the level of battalion chief - answertelephone or face to face
(2). The _____ shall immediately initiate a preliminary investigation at the IRE site with
them involved personnel - answerBC (or equivalent supervisor)
(2). By the end of the shift, the battalion chief shall notify the appropriate ___ -
answerDC
