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  • What is a near-miss event?
  • Why should I submit a near-miss report?
  • What is the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System?
  • Who is on the program's Advisory Board?
  • Who is funding/supporting the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System?
  • How can I contact the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System?
  • What are the main goals of this reporting system?
  • What is going to be done with the information?
  • If I elect to give my contact information, how will it be used?
  • What kinds of questions are on the report?
  • Who can submit a report?
  • How do I submit a report?
  • How long will it take me to submit a report?
  • What types of events should be reported?
  • Should I only submit current near-miss events?
  • What happens to the report once it is submitted?
  • Do I have to give my name when I submit a report?
  • Who will have access to read my report?
  • How is my identity protected when I submit a report?
  • Can I read sample reports?
  • Does this system replace any other reporting systems?
  • SECTION 1: REPORTER INFORMATION
  • SECTION 2: EVENT INFORMATION
  • SECTION 3: EVENT DESCRIPTION
  • SECTION 4: LESSONS LEARNED
  • SECTION 5: CONTACT INFORMATION (OPTIONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL)


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  • ROTM 040913: "Chief nearly runs over hose roller." 13-292 (Safe Driving-Vehicle Backing)
  • ROTM 030513: "Is That a Ladder Coming at Us?" 13-290 (Equipment Dropped from Ladders, Communication)
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