Firefighter Injury Notification

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

PURPOSE:

To provide a guideline for notifications of firefighter injury or death in accordance with Florida State Statute 633.801 thru 633.821.

Florida Administration Code 69A-62.032 states the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services is authorized to conduct inspections or investigation for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act and Division rules.

DEFINITIONS:

• Fatality – Any firefighter employee death that occurs as a result of work-place injury, illness, or occupational disease.
• Serious Incident – Any event arising out of the work and in the course of employment, as a result of which a firefighter employee is admitted into a hospital for a minimum period of twenty-four (24) hours. Or, any incident that is the result of equipment failure.

PROCEDURE:

• Each firefighter employer shall notify the Division of any fatality or serious on-duty injury (serious incident) that required a hospitalization period of greater than twentyfour (24) hours. The employer shall notify the Division’s via the 24 hour phone number – (352) 427-4401 within four (4) hours of the occurrence.
• The Division shall conduct an investigation of each fatality, serious incident, or any incident as the result of equipment failure.
• Any minor injury or near miss shall be reported to the Safety Field Representative via email to firefightersafety@myfloridacfo.com, (our representative) Charlie Chapman at (352) 369-2881 or Charles.Chapman@myfloridacfo.com
• Documentation must include appropriate Workers’ Compensation and NFIRS 5 forms. All required reporting, documenting, and records retention are located in FAC 69A-62. The Assistant Chief or his/her representative will update the Departments Fire Service Log and summary of occupational Injuries, Diseases, and Illnesses. (DFS-K4-1568)