Public Transport Emergency Response Checklist Template

Ensure rapid and effective responses with our Public Transport Emergency Response Checklist Template. Prepare for the unexpected - from medical incidents to security threats - and safeguard passengers and staff. Download now for a safer, more resilient transit system.

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Incident Overview

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Initial assessment and documentation of the emergency.

Date of Incident

Time of Incident

Incident Location (GPS Coordinates/Address)

Type of Incident (e.g., Medical, Fire, Mechanical)

Brief Description of Incident

Number of Passengers Affected

Number of Staff Involved

Detailed Narrative of Incident

Passenger Safety & Evacuation

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Procedures for ensuring passenger well-being and evacuation.

Estimated Number of Passengers Onboard

Injuries Reported (Select all that apply)

Description of Evacuation Procedure Followed

Time of Evacuation Started

Evacuation Routes Used (Select all that apply)

Observations Regarding Passenger Behavior During Evacuation

Assistance Provided to Passengers (e.g., elderly, disabled)

Precise Location of Passenger Assembly Point

Staff Responsibilities & Communication

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Tasks and communication protocols for transport personnel.

Staff Role Involved?

Time of Initial Response

Summary of Actions Taken by Staff

Number of Passengers Assisted

Communication Method Used?

Details of Communication with Control Center

Date of Communication with Emergency Services

Which departments were notified?

Vehicle Security & Containment

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Measures to secure the vehicle and prevent further incident.

Vehicle Location (GPS Coordinates)

Vehicle Damage Severity (1-10, 1=Minor, 10=Severe)

Potential Hazards Secured (Check all that apply)

Description of Securing Actions Taken

Date of Vehicle Containment

Time of Vehicle Containment

Signature of Responding Personnel

External Agency Coordination

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Contacting and collaborating with emergency services (police, fire, medical).

Police Department Contacted?

Fire Department Contacted?

Ambulance/EMS Contacted?

Police Dispatch Time (minutes)

Fire Dispatch Time (minutes)

EMS Dispatch Time (minutes)

Summary of Communication with Agencies

Agency Response Location (if different)

Contact Person at Agency (Police)

Contact Person at Agency (Fire)

Post-Incident Reporting & Review

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Documentation, investigation, and lessons learned for future prevention.

Date of Incident

Time of Incident

Detailed Incident Description

Contributing Factors

Number of Passengers Affected

Recommendations for Preventative Measures

Supporting Documentation (Photos, Reports)

Investigating Officer Name

Equipment & Resource Check

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Verification of emergency equipment functionality and availability.

First Aid Kit Expiry Date

Fire Extinguisher Pressure (PSI)

Emergency Radio Functionality

Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Pressure

Last Refill/Inspection Date (Breathing Apparatus)

Attach Photo of Fire Extinguisher Labels

Number of Life Jackets Available

Time of Last Equipment Test

Area Lockdown & Traffic Management

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Procedures for securing the incident area and managing traffic flow.

Incident Location (GPS Coordinates)

Distance of Road Closure (meters)

Road Closure Type

Time Road Closure Started

Estimated Time of Road Reopening

Detour Route Description (if applicable)

Traffic Management Measures Implemented

Notes on Traffic Flow and Diversions

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