School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Procedures 1

School Bus Driver Inservice 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. 2

School Bus Driver Inservice Dispatch Notification Call dispatch 3

School Bus Driver Inservice Dispatch Notification Quick Assessment for Dispatch Location Injuries Vehicles Involved Students on board 4

School Bus Driver Inservice Stay close to the radio Be ready to provide more information 5 Dispatch Notification

School Bus Driver Inservice Location Street and nearest cross street. Direction traveling. Blocking traffic. 6 Dispatch Notification

School Bus Driver Inservice Injuries Bus driver Students Other driver(s) 7 Dispatch Notification

School Bus Driver Inservice Other Vehicles How many Description 8 Dispatch Notification

School Bus Driver Inservice 9 Students On Board How many? What school(s)? Dispatch Notification

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Safety 10

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Safety Check Your Location Stay where you are? Move the bus? Evacuate? 11

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Safety Secure the Scene Set parking brake, transmission in neutral Shut bus off Remove keys Four-way flashers Reflective triangles 12

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Safety Take Care of Passengers Evaluate Injuries Administer First Aid Keep Students Calm 13

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Behavior Exhibit professional behavior at all times!

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Behavior Never Admit Fault Speak politely. Attitude. Dont Argue. 15

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Behavior Speak to Law Officers, EMS, Administrators Dont speak to media Refer to supervisor Incident is under investigation 16

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Scene Behavior Remain Calm and Professional Control emotions Be Professional 17

School Bus Driver Inservice Documents and Paperwork Sample Collision Packet 18

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Packet Contents: Collision Report Card. Witness/Passenger Statement Card. Information Exchange Documents and Paperwork

School Bus Driver Inservice Collision Packet Contents: Motor Vehicle Collision Report Form Passenger Seat Location Collision Passenger List Form Collision Report Sheet District Emergency Contact Chalk/Pencils 20 Documents and Paperwork

School Bus Driver Inservice Documents and Paperwork Fill out Your Seating Chart 21

School Bus Driver Inservice Driver Credentials CDL CLASS B with Endorsements P1S DOT Medical Examiners Certificate First Aid Card 22

School Bus Driver Inservice School Bus Documents 23 Documents and Paperwork

School Bus Driver Inservice Mutual Aid Directory 24 Documents and Paperwork

School Bus Driver Inservice Post Collision 25

School Bus Driver Inservice Passenger Seat Location Report 26 Post Collision – Report Details

School Bus Driver Inservice Post Collision Report 27 Post Collision – Report Details

School Bus Driver Inservice Law Enforcement Statement 28 Post Collision – Report Details

School Bus Driver Inservice Exchange with the other driver(s) or witnesses. 29 Post Collision – Report Details

School Bus Driver Inservice 30 Post Collision – Report Details

School Bus Driver Inservice 31 Post Collision – Report Details

School Bus Driver Inservice Keep Confidentiality Do not share information. Releasing Students Follow district procedure/policy. Sign release form. Drug and Alcohol Testing 32 Post Collision

School Bus Driver Inservice Debrief 33

School Bus Driver Inservice Only talk with your supervisor. Employee Assistance Program Counseling. 34 Debrief

School Bus Driver Inservice Class Exercise Simulating Scenarios 35

School Bus Driver Inservice Scenarios 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 36

School Bus Driver Inservice Class Exercise Scenario Discussion 37

School Bus Driver Inservice Summary Dispatcher Information Secure Scene Collision Scene Behavior Items in Collision Packet Complete Forms Post Collision Debriefing Driver Credentials Bus Documents 38

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 1.Name three pieces of information for the dispatcher. Location Injuries Other vehicle Students on board 39

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 2. 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. 40

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 3. 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. 41

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 4.Name three forms/items that would be found in a collision packet. 42

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 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. 43

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 5. 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 44

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 6. What credentials must a driver carry? Commercial Driver License with Class B – P1S Endorsements. DOT Medical Examination Certification Card. First Aid Card. 45

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 7. What two documents must be carried on the bus at all times? Registration. Operating Permit. 46

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 8. 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. 47

School Bus Driver Inservice Evaluation 9. What could the driver expect during the debriefing? ONLY talk with your supervisor (regarding the incident). Employee Assistance Program Counseling. 48

School Bus Driver Inservice Follow Your District Policy 49 The End