It is the policy of the Phoenix Fire Department to report and investigate any violent act directed at the Department or its members. The Department will develop and implement prevention strategies that will minimize the risk of injuries to it's members and prevent property damage and loss as a result of theft, vandalism or other acts of violence.

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for reporting violent acts directed at any Fire Department member, City property or Fire Department member's personal property which may be on City property.

Violent acts will include any personal attacks to a Fire Department member with or without a weapon; verbal threats; assaults to fire apparatus or buildings; burglaries or break-ins of City facilities or personal property.

Any violent act must be reported immediately. If violent acts cause any injuries, the proper medical treatment to stabilize the injury would be of first priority.

In all cases violent acts are to be reported immediately to supervisors and a Battalion Chief or a Section Supervisor should be alerted. The Police Department should also be notified.

All violent acts must be reported on form #90-5D, "Phoenix Fire Department Violent Act Report Form." The first level supervisor is responsible for having the form initiated, completed and forwarded per routing instructions.

After the incident has been investigated by the Battalion Chief/Section Supervisor, it will be sent to the District Commander. The completed form is then routed to the Safety office.

The Safety Office will maintain the data files of all reports and will assist in developing and implementing prevention strategies.