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Collision Scene Collision Scene Procedures Procedures

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Today we will talk about:Today we will talk about:

• Information for dispatcher.• Securing the scene.• Collision scene behavior.• Items found in a Collision Packet.• Forms to be filled out• Credentials/documents in the bus.• Steps in post collision.• What to expect in debriefing.

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Dispatch NotificationDispatch NotificationCall dispatch

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Dispatch NotificationDispatch NotificationQuick Assessment for Dispatch•Location•Injuries•Vehicles Involved•Students on board

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• Stay close to the radio

• Be ready to provide more information

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Dispatch NotificationDispatch Notification


Location• Street and nearest

cross street.• Direction traveling.

• Blocking traffic.

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Injuries•Bus driver•Students•Other driver(s)

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Other Vehicles•How many •Description

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Students On Board•How many?•What school(s)?



Collision Scene SafetyCollision Scene Safety

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Collision Scene SafetyCollision Scene SafetyCheck Your Location•Stay where you are?•Move the bus?•Evacuate?

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Collision Scene SafetyCollision Scene SafetySecure the Scene•Set parking brake, transmission in neutral•Shut bus off•Remove keys•Four-way flashers•Reflective triangles

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Collision Scene SafetyCollision Scene SafetyTake Care of Passengers•Evaluate Injuries•Administer First Aid•Keep Students Calm

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Collision Scene Collision Scene BehaviorBehavior Exhibit professional behavior at all times!


Collision Scene Collision Scene BehaviorBehaviorNever Admit Fault•Speak politely.•Attitude. •Don’t Argue.

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Collision Scene Collision Scene BehaviorBehaviorSpeak to Law Officers, EMS, Administrators•Don’t speak to media•Refer to supervisor•Incident is under investigation

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Collision Scene Collision Scene BehaviorBehaviorRemain Calm and Professional•Control emotions•Be Professional

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Documents and PaperworkDocuments and PaperworkSample Collision Packet

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Collision Packet Contents:•Collision Report Card.•Witness/Passenger Statement Card.•Information Exchange

Documents and PaperworkDocuments and Paperwork


Collision Packet Contents:• Motor Vehicle Collision Report Form• Passenger Seat Location • Collision Passenger List Form • Collision Report Sheet• District Emergency Contact• Chalk/Pencils

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Documents and PaperworkDocuments and PaperworkFill out Your Seating Chart

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Driver CredentialsDriver Credentials•CDL CLASS B with Endorsements P1S

•DOT Medical Examiners Certificate

•First Aid Card

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School Bus Documents

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Mutual Aid Directory

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Post CollisionPost Collision

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Passenger Seat Location Report

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Post Collision – Report DetailsPost Collision – Report Details


Post Collision Report

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Law Enforcement Statement

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• Exchange with the other driver(s) or witnesses.

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• Keep Confidentiality• Do not share information.

• Releasing Students• Follow district procedure/policy.• Sign release form.

• Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Post CollisionPost Collision


DebriefDebrief

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• Only talk with your supervisor.

• Employee Assistance Program Counseling.

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DebriefDebrief


Class ExerciseClass Exercise

Simulating Scenarios

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ScenariosScenarios

Collisions•Multi Vehicles•Bicyclist•Power Pole•Pedestrian•RXR•Backing•Hit Stationary Object•Hitting Animal

Conditions•Blocking•Non-Blocking•Students on Board•Injuries•Fire•Live power line•Water•Roll over

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Class ExerciseClass Exercise

Scenario Discussion

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SummarySummary• Dispatcher

Information• Secure Scene• Collision Scene

Behavior• Items in Collision

Packet• Complete Forms

• Post Collision• Debriefing• Driver Credentials• Bus Documents

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EvaluationEvaluation1. Name three pieces of information for the

dispatcher. • Location• Injuries• Other vehicle• Students on board

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EvaluationEvaluation2. List how/what is needed to secure the

scene.• Set parking brake - put the transmission in

neutral.• Shut the bus off.• Remove keys from ignition.• Turn on four way flashers.• Set up reflective triangles.

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EvaluationEvaluation3. Name four of the behaviors to remember

at the collision scene. • Speak ONLY to law enforcement officers,

administrative or transportation personnel.• Never admit fault.• Do not speak to anyone from the media.• Remain calm and professional.• Releasing students.• Parent / guardian Release Forms.

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EvaluationEvaluation4. Name three forms/items that would

be found in a collision packet.

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EvaluationEvaluation• Collision Report Card. (note to driver) • Mail – In Witness/Passenger Statement Card.• Information Exchange – District Driver Card.• Information Exchange – Other Driver Card.• Motor Vehicle Collision Report Form.• Pencils.• Marking Chalk.• Seating chart. • Collision Passenger List Form. • Collision Report Sheet.• Proof of Insurance Card.• District Emergency Contact Phone Numbers.

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EvaluationEvaluation5. Name the forms/documents that must be

completed and/or exchanged at the scene.• Seating chart• Exchange information with law

enforcement /other driver(s)• Driver credentials to law enforcement• Exchange information with witnesses

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EvaluationEvaluation6. What credentials must a driver carry?

• Commercial Driver License with Class B – P1S Endorsements.

• DOT Medical Examination Certification Card.• First Aid Card.

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EvaluationEvaluation7. What two documents must be carried on

the bus at all times?• Registration.

• Operating Permit.

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EvaluationEvaluation8. List the steps taken during Post

Collision.• Report all details of the collision. • Confidentiality - Do not share any information

with co- workers, parents, students etc.• Releasing Students.• Drug and Alcohol Testing - Federal Law

and/or District Policy.

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EvaluationEvaluation9. What could the driver expect during

the debriefing?• ONLY talk with your supervisor (regarding the

incident).• Employee Assistance Program Counseling.

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Follow Your District Follow Your District PolicyPolicy

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The EndThe End

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Documents

post collision slide

paperwork slide

dispatch notification

neutral shut bus

post collision report

professional behavior

information exchange

blocking students