Lisbon Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies
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PAY SCHEDULE: Following is the schedule for dispersal of compensation. Paid on Call Firefighters and EMT’s Quarterly;
Officers and part-time:
Full time, permanent part-time:
LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY 1-3 SUBJECT: Standards For Attendance EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2011 PURPOSE: To ensure proper attendance is met by all personnel. OBJECTIVES: All personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the fire and rescue procedures practiced by this department. It is also essential that personnel be experienced in working with each other under stressful conditions and familiar with the skills of fellow members. In addition, the successful organization relies on a teamwork approach to the unscheduled responsibility of keeping equipment and apparatus ready for emergency response. STANDARDS:
Using the appropriate form, each member shall submit a short summary of his/her additional duty at the monthly business meeting. Work in excess of the 5 hours is not carried over to the next monthly period. A member’s attendance will determine their quarterly payroll. (See policy 1-2) If a member does not meet the minimum attendance requirements in any category, the Chief will advise him/her. Excluding limiting circumstances, attendance below the minimum requirement in any category for one additional quarter, after being notified, will be grounds for dismissal action.
Exceptions: 1) loading of hose on apparatus, 2) personnel performing emergency medical care in the patient compartment of the ambulances. 4. During non-emergency travel, drivers of fire department vehicles shall obey all traffic control signals and signs and all laws and rules of the jurisdiction for the operation of motor vehicles. 5. During emergency response, drivers of fire department vehicles shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop under any of the following circumstances:
USE OF PERSONAL VEHICLES: 1. Employees are advised that personal vehicles used to respond to emergencies are not covered by the insurance coverage. Employees are also advised to consult with his/her insurance carrier to determine if coverage is provided if such vehicle is used as an emergency vehicle. GENERAL POLICIES: 1. Probationary employees are not allowed the use of red lights and sirens for personal vehicles. The Fire Chief may make an exception after the employee has completed his/her required certification(s) and training. 2. Employees are aware that an “emergency vehicle” is a “moving billboard” advertising the department and how that vehicle is used and operated reflects upon the entire department. 3. Reckless driving and misuse of red lights and sirens will not be tolerated and loss of privileges will result. 4. Driving any department vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or a controlled substance may result in immediate termination. NON-EMPLOYEES RIDING APPARATUS:
LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT SOG 2-1 SUBJECT: Health & Safety EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2011 PURPOSE: A primary goal of the Lisbon Fire department is to create the safest environment possible for their employees. Based on available resources and realistic time factors, the fire department will comply to the best of its ability to NFPA 1500, NFPA 1582, and ILHR 30 health and safety standards. PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) USE: Probationary employees are permitted to use an SCBA under the following conditions: 1. In the WI Firefighter I course; 2. Under the supervision of a qualified instructor at fire department trainings. After successful completion of the WI Firefighter I course and approval from the fire chief, no restriction on SCBA use is in effect. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA): The use of SCBAs is mandatory during fire suppression/rescue operations or where any atmosphere may be actually or suspected toxic in nature. This includes, but is not limited to: structure fires (including overhaul), vehicle fires, hazardous materials spills, and rescues where fires and/or explosions may result. Water rescues are exempt from SCBA and protective clothing requirements. At vehicle accidents, if the scene has been deemed safe, SCBAs are not required. However, protective clothing is required. After a firefighter has consumed one (1) SCBA bottle of air, he/she shall go to the designated rehabilitation area for rest. The firefighter may return to duty after receiving approval from the Rehab Officer. PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM (PASS): One PASS device will be provided for each SCBA. PASS devices will be utilized whenever SCBAs are used. PASS devices will be checked during the routine inspection of SCBAs. The 9-volt batteries that are used to power the device will be changed every 12 months. Any malfunctions of the PASS device shall be reported immediately. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: When appointed to the department, each employee is issued protective clothing. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain his/her clothing in proper working condition. If the clothing is damaged or missing, it must be reported immediately to the officer in charge for repair or replacement. Protective clothing shall not be abused or used for uses not approved of, or for non-department uses. Protective clothing is mandatory for all fire suppression/rescue operations. Modification of this policy can be made by the officer in charge, based on known facts of the situation. All protective clothing should be donned prior to the apparatus leaving quarters. Each employee will be held accountable for properly utilizing personal protective equipment. All gear issued by the department may not be worn to, or in places where alcoholic beverages are sold. Excluding fire department sponsored events. For ems calls, refer to dress code for that has been established. APPARATUS MANNING: Apparatus manning will be limited to the number of seats that were designated for passengers and are equipped with seat belts. For emergency responses, apparatus should not leave the station unless the apparatus has a full crew when possible. After a reasonable time expires, the driver may respond with the apparatus if it appears that there are no other personnel available. APPARATUS SAFETY: Any time the apparatus is backing, one employee will aid the driver in backing the apparatus to prevent injury to persons or property (if someone is available). The employee will position him/herself on the driver’s side so the driver has full view of the person in his/her mirror. The spotter will be responsible for keeping others a safe distance from the vehicle. BEFORE a driver enters the cab to leave the fire station, he/she shall make sure no cables or cords are attached and all compartment doors are closed. ANY TIME a vehicle is in a tight position in close proximity to other objects, the officer will assign a spotter that positions him/herself outside the vehicle to assist the driver in safely moving the vehicle. Upon arrival at the scene, no employee will dismount the apparatus until the apparatus has been stopped, and the parking brake applied. PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM: Each employee of the department is issued two (3) personnel accountability tags. While enroute to the incident scene, personnel shall give both of their tags to the person riding in the front passenger seat (officer seat). The officer, or acting officer, will place one tag from each crewmember on the red Velcro swathe and the other tag on the white Velcro swathe. The apparatus driver/operator’s tags will be placed on the swathes upside down. This will signify who is the driver/operator of the apparatus. At the incident scene, the officer, or acting officer, will leave the red swath (complete set of crew tags) in the apparatus and attach the white swathe (complete set of crew tags) to their helmet. If needed, a designated person will collect the red swathe from the apparatus and give to the Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will then place the crew swathe(s) on the incident board in the position slots of their duties. Employees will remain in their crews, unless ordered otherwise. Upon leaving the incident scene, each employee will retrieve his or her accountability tag from the incident board. FACIAL HAIR: Firefighters are not permitted to have facial hair that will interfere with the seal of the SCBA facepiece to their face. Employees must be clean - shaven to prevent the possible failure of SCBAs to protect their respiratory system. EVACUATION OF BUILDINGS: Two types of evacuations will be used to remove all fire department personnel from a structure or area: Precautionary Evacuation: Used when conditions are deteriorating and the risk to firefighters is great. Employees are instructed by radio and through company officers to evacuate an area or building. Employees evacuating will take all equipment and hose lines with them. Upon evacuation, company officers will make immediate accounting of their personnel and report to the Incident Commander. The incident board located at the command post will be verified for personnel accountability. Emergency Evacuation: This evacuation takes place when collapse has occurred or intimate danger exists and represents a hazard to firefighting personnel. Emergency evacuation occurs when three (3) long blasts of an air horn are made. A pause will occur and the process will be repeated. Employees will also be alerted by radio and through company officers. Upon hearing this blast, all members will immediately leave the building or area, leaving tools, equipment and hose lines behind. All company officers will make an immediate accounting of their personnel and report to the Incident Commander. The incident board located at the command post will be verified for personnel accountability. UNACCOUNTED PERSONNEL: When it is discovered that there is one or more individuals missing, this shall be reported to the Incident Commander immediately. The Incident Commander shall refer to Mayday SOG. FIREFIGHTER DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: Upon death or serious injury of a firefighter, the following procedures shall be used to document the facts and events surrounding their death or serious injury (Be advised that the incident may result in one of the following forms): 1. Death at scene, 2. Dead on arrival at the hospital, 3. Alive upon arrival, but later dies, 4. Injuries or distress not detected at scene and member dies later, possibly at home or at the fire station.
2. State fire Marshall’s Office 3. Worker’s Compensation Board local office 4. Public Safety Officer’s Benefit Program (PSOB), Washington D.C., by telephone during the next business day. Ask for the Claims Examiner, at (202) 307-0635. 5. Notify all other insurance companies 6. Notify the National fire Academy and United States fire Administration at the following numbers: USFA - (301) 447-1272 NFA - (301) 447-1123 or (301) 447-1000 Statements: Statements should be gathered relating to the death or serious injury. If facts are not known, then it should be clearly stated. Do not conjecture as to what happened or interject personal opinions or emotions. The Lisbon Police Department and/or Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department should gather all statements. Impoundment: All equipment shall be impounded that was involved with the firefighter’s death or serious injury. This may include, but is not limited to, protective clothing, SCBA, radios, fire apparatus, all written records and communication tapes. This should be done by the Lisbon Police Department and/or Waukesha County Sheriffs Department. RELEASING / ATTAINING OF EMERGENCY INCIDENT INFORMATION: At no time shall any employee, except the fire chief or designated person, release any information to the general public, or media concerning the fire department itself, it’s operation, and/or information concerning any emergency incidents which have occurred, or are under investigation. All requests for information shall be referred to the Fire Chief. At no time will an employee represent himself or herself as a member of the Lisbon Fire Department to obtain information from outside agencies relating to the outcome of incidents that occur in the Town of Lisbon, or other communities. Unless pre-approved by the Fire Chief. LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT SOG 2-2 SUBJECT: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2011 PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to ensure the protection of all employees from respiratory hazards, through proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). SCBA shall be used only during activities designated for their use according to the specifications established by the manufacturer. SCOPE: This policy contains minimum requirements of a fire service respiratory protection program. The regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1910.134 and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) require written procedures governing the selection, use, and maintenance of protective breathing apparatus (SCBA) be established. DEFINITIONS: Hazardous Atmosphere: Any atmosphere that is oxygen deficient (<19.5%) or that contains a toxic or disease-producing containment. A hazardous atmosphere might or might not be immediately dangerous to life and death. Respiratory Hazard: An exposure to products of combustion, superheated atmospheres, toxic gases, vapors, or dust, or potentially explosive or oxygen-deficient atmospheres, or any condition that creates a hazard to the respiratory system. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): A respirator worn by the user that supplies a breathable atmosphere, that is either carried in or generated by the apparatus, and that is independent of the ambient environment. At this time, SCBA are the only respiratory equipment available to Lisbon Fire Department personnel. FACEPIECE FITTING:
EMERGENCY SCENE USE: A. Respiratory protection shall be used by all employees who are exposed to respiratory hazards or who might be exposed to such hazards without warning. Employees who are operating in areas that might be subject to these hazards where there is sufficient warning to don respiratory protection equipment shall have respiratory protection equipment readily available for use. These hazards include overhaul situations, unless it is determined that the area has been adequately ventilated to eliminate respiratory hazards. The environment in question will be monitored during frequent intervals using the CO gas monitor. B. Respiratory protection equipment shall be used by all members operating in confined spaces, below ground level spaces, or where the possibility of a contaminated or oxygen deficient atmosphere exists until, or unless, it can be established by monitoring and continuous sampling that the atmosphere is not contaminated or oxygen deficient. One of the contaminants that can be readily measured is carbon monoxide (CO). Respiratory protection equipment should not be removed where tests reveal a concentration greater than 25 ppm of CO or where other toxic contaminants are known or suspected to be present. C. Employees shall be monitored for indications of fatigue or other factors that can result in unsafe conditions (see Emergency Incident Rehabilitation guideline). D. Employees using SCBA shall operate in teams of two or more who shall be able to communicate with each other through visual, audible, physical, safety guide rope, or other means to coordinate their activities and who shall be in close proximity to each other to provide assistance in case of an emergency.
TRAINING: A. The department’s training program shall evaluate the ability of employees to: 1. Identify the components of facepieces, regulators, harnesses, and cylinders. 2. Demonstrate the use of all types of SCBA utilized by the department under conditions of obscured visibility. 3. Demonstrate the emergency operations that are required when a SCBA fails. 4. Demonstrate emergency techniques using a SCBA to assist other employees, conserve air, and show restrictions in use of the bypass valve.
B. Training shall be conducted under simulated stressful circumstances to promote immediate response to emergency operations. C. Annual SCBA training shall be provided to each member required to use breathing apparatus. SCBA INSPECTION: A. Monthly inspection of respiratory protection equipment shall be conducted and shall include a check of the entire unit for deteriorated components, air-tightness of cylinders and valves, gauge comparison, reducing valve and bypass valve operation, and a check of the regulator, exhalation valve, and low-air alarm. The SCBA shall be cleaned and returned to service. B. Inspection of respiratory protection equipment shall be conducted by the user before and after each use. C. Any deficiency found with a SCBA unit shall be tagged, indicating the problem, and the unit shall be taken out of service until the unit can be properly repaired. SCBA MAINTENANCE: Only qualified personnel shall conduct all maintenance and repairs on a SCBA in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. SCBA CLEANING & SANITIZATION: Firefighters shall clean and sanitize each SCBA facepiece after each use upon their return to the fire station. The entire device shall be cleaned, and the facepiece and breathing tube shall be sanitized. RECHARGING AIR CYLINDERS: A. All breathing air cylinders will be refilled only from a compressor / cascade system, which has been set up for this purpose. B. Air cylinders shall be filled only by personnel who have been trained on the proper procedures and equipment. C. Personnel assigned to operate fill station equipment shall visually inspect all cylinders before refilling. Cylinders that do not meet the manufacturer’s requirements due to defects or damage, or that have not met hydrostatic test requirements, shall be left unfilled and removed from service. HYDROSTATIC TESTING: A. Every cylinder shall be hydrostatically tested within 60 days before the latest hydrostatic test date has elapsed. All steel cylinders must be tested every five- (5) years and all composite cylinders tested every three- (3) years.
LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT SOG 2-3 SUBJECT: Emergency Incident Rehabilitation EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2011 PURPOSE: To ensure that the physical and mental condition of employees operating at the scene of an emergency or a training exercise does not deteriorate to a point that affects the safety of each employee or that jeopardizes the safety and integrity of the operation. SCOPE: This procedure shall apply to all emergency operations and training exercises where strenuous physical activity or exposure to heat or cold exists. RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Incident Commander. The Incident Commander shall consider the circumstances of each incident and make adequate provisions early in the incident for the rest and rehabilitation for all employees operating at the scene. These provisions shall include medical evaluation, treatment and monitoring, food and fluid replenishment, mental rest, and relief from extreme climatic conditions and the other environmental parameters of the incident. The rehabilitation shall include the provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level or higher. If needed, the Incident Commander or his/her appointed designee can activate the Lisbon Fire Department Auxiliary, according to the activation information located in the apparatus. b. Supervisors. All supervisors shall maintain an awareness of the condition of each employee operating within their span of control and ensure that adequate steps are taken to provide for each employee’s safety and health. The command structure shall be utilized to request relief and the reassignment of fatigued crews. c. Personnel. During periods of hot weather, employees shall be encouraged to drink water and activity beverages throughout the workday. During any emergency incident or training evolution, all employees shall advise their supervisor when they believe that their level of fatigue or exposure to heat or cold is approaching a level that could affect themselves, their crew, or the operation in which they are involved. Employees shall also remain aware of the health and safety of other members of their crew. ESTABLISHMENT OF REHABILITATION SECTOR: a. Responsibility. The Incident Commander will establish a Rehabilitation Sector or Group when conditions indicate that rest and rehabilitation is needed for personnel operating at an incident scene or training evolution. An employee will be placed in charge of the sector/group and shall be known as the Rehab Officer. b. Location. The Incident Commander will normally designate the location for the Rehabilitation Area. If a specific location has not been designated, the Rehab Officer shall select an appropriate location based on the site characteristics and designations below. c. Site Characteristics. 1. It should be in a location that will provide physical rest by allowing the body to recuperate from the demands and hazards of the emergency operation or training evolution. 2. It should be far enough away from the scene that employees may safely remove their turnout gear and SCBA, and be afforded mental rest from the stress and pressure of the emergency operation or training evolution. 3. It should provide suitable protection from the prevailing environmental conditions. During hot weather, it should be in a cool, shaded area. During cold weather, it should be in a warm, dry area. 4. It should enable employees to be free of exhaust fumes from apparatus, vehicles, or equipment (including those involved in the Rehabilitation Sector/Group operations). 5. It should be large enough to accommodate multiple crews, based on the size of the incident. 6. It should be easily accessible by EMS units. 7. It should allow prompt reentry back into the emergency operation upon completion of recuperation. d. Site Designations. 1. A nearby garage, building lobby, or other structure. 2. A school bus or municipal bus. 3. Fire apparatus, ambulance, or other emergency vehicles at the scene or called to the scene. 4. An open area in which a rehab area can be created using tarps, fans, etc. e. Resources. The Rehab Officer shall secure all necessary resources required to adequately staff and supply the Rehabilitation Area. The supplies should include the items listed below: 1. Fluids - water, activity beverage, oral electrolyte solutions and ice. 2. Food - soups, broth, or stew served in hot/cold cups. 3. Medical - blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, oxygen administration devices, cardiac monitors, intravenous solutions and thermometers. 4. Other - awnings, fans, tarps, smoke ejectors, heaters, dry clothing, extra equipment, floodlights, blankets and towels, traffic cones, and fire line tape (to identify the entrance and exit of the Rehabilitation Area). GUIDELINES: a. Rehabilitation Sector/Group Establishment. Staff officers during the initial planning stages of an emergency response should consider rehabilitation. However, the climatic or environmental conditions of the emergency scene should not be the sole justification for establishing a Rehabilitation Area. Any activity/incident that is large, long in duration, and/or labor intensive will rapidly deplete the energy and strength of personnel and therefore merits consideration for rehabilitation. Climatic or environmental conditions that indicate the need to establish a Rehabilitation Area are a stress index above 90F or wind-chill index below 10F. b. Hydration. A critical factor in the prevention of heat injury is the maintenance of water and electrolytes. Water must be replaced during exercise periods and at emergency incidents. During heat stress, the employee should consume at least one quart of water per hour. The rehydration solution should be 50/50 mixture of water and a commercially prepared activity beverage and administered at about 40F. Rehydration is important even in cold weather operations where, despite the outside temperature, heat stress may occur during firefighting or other strenuous activity when protective equipment is worn. Alcohol and caffeine beverages should be avoided before and during heat stress because both interfere with the body’s water conservation mechanisms. Carbonated beverages should also be avoided. c. Nourishment. The department shall provide food at the scene of an extended incident when units are engaged for three or more hours. A cup of soup, broth, or stew is highly recommended because it is digested much faster than sandwiches and fast-food products. In addition, foods such as apples, oranges, and bananas provide supplemental forms of energy replacement. Fatty and/or salty foods should be avoided. d. Rest. The “one air bottle rule”, or 45 minutes of worktime, is recommended as an acceptable level prior to mandatory rehabilitation. Employees shall rehydrate (at least eight ounces) while SCBA cylinders are being changed. Firefighters having worked for one full 45-minute rate bottle, or 45 minutes, shall be immediately placed in the Rehabilitation Area for rest and evaluation. In all cases, the objective evaluation of an employee’s fatigue level shall be the criteria for rehab time. Rest shall not be less than ten minutes and may exceed an hour as determined by the Rehab Officer. Fresh crews, or crews released from the Rehabilitation Sector/Group, shall be available in the Staging Area to ensure that fatigued employees are not required to return to duty before they are rested, evaluated, and released by the Rehab Officer. e. Recovery. Employees in the Rehabilitation Area should maintain a high level of hydration. Employees should not be moved from a hot environment directly into an air-conditioned area because the body’s cooling system could shut down in response to the external cooling. An air-conditioned environment is acceptable after a cool-down period at ambient temperature with sufficient air movement. Certain drugs impair the body’s ability to sweat and extreme caution must be exercised if the employee has taken antihistamines, such as Actifed or Benadryl, or has taken diuretics or stimulants. f. Medical Evaluation. (1) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - EMS should be provided and staffed by the most highly trained and qualified EMS personnel on the scene (at a minimum of BLS level). They shall evaluate vital signs, examine employees, and make proper disposition (return to duty, continued rehabilitation, or medical treatment and transport to medical facility). Continued rehabilitation should consist of additional monitoring of vital signs, providing rest, and providing fluids for rehydration. Medical treatment for employees, whose signs and/or symptoms indicate potential problems, should be provided in accordance with local medical control procedures. EMS personnel shall be assertive in an effort to find potential medical problems early. (2) Heart Rate and Temperature - The heart rate should be measured for 30 seconds as early as possible in the rest period. If an employee’s heart rate exceeds 110 beats per minute, an oral temperature should be taken. If the employee’s temperature exceeds 100.6F, he/she should not be permitted to wear protective equipment. If it is below 100.6F and the heart rate remains above 110 beats per minute, rehabilitation time should be increased. If the heart rate is less than 110 beats per minute, the chance of heat stress is negligible. (3) Documentation - All medical evaluations shall be recorded on standard forms along with the employee’s name and complaints and must be signed, dated and timed by the Rehab Officer or his/her designee. g. Accountability. Employees assigned to the Rehabilitation Sector/Group shall enter and exit the Rehabilitation Area as a crew. The Rehab Officer or his/her designee shall document the crew designation, number of crewmembers and the times of entry to and exit from the Rehabilitation Area. Crews shall not leave the Rehabilitation Area until authorized to do so by the Rehab Officer. LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT SOG 2-4 SUBJECT: Incident Management System EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2011 PURPOSE: The purpose of this standard is to define and describe the essential elements of an incident management system (IMS). The purpose of an IMS is to provide structure and coordination to the management of emergency incident operations in order to provide for the safety and health of fire department personnel and other persons involved in those activities. SCOPE: These requirements shall be applicable to organizations providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical care, special operations, and other emergency services. IMPLEMENTATION: The IMS shall be utilized at all emergency incidents. The IMS also shall be applied to drills, exercises, and other situations that involve hazards similar to those encountered at actual emergency incidents and to simulated incidents that are conducted for training and familiarization purposes. COMMUNICATIONS:
INCIDENT COMMANDER:
SAFETY OFFICER:
2. Safety officer(s) shall have the authority to immediately correct situations that create an imminent hazard to personnel. OPERATIONS OFFICER:
3. The operations officer shall be accountable for all resources assigned under his/her span of control. The safety and health of all personnel shall be primary considerations. STAGING OFFICER:
WATER SUPPLY OFFICER:
SECTOR OFFICER (S):
5. The sector officer(s) shall be alert to recognize conditions and actions that create a hazard within their span of control. The sector officer(s) shall have the authority and responsibility to take immediate action to correct imminent hazards and to advise the appropriate supervisor regarding these actions. LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT
The first 2 qualified firefighters arriving at the station may respond with 2662/2663 to the scene to establish a size up, assume command, set up equipment for assignments needed to extinguish the fire. At times, some of the above apparatus may be responding simultaneously.
The ladder engine or aerial truck should be positioned in the front of the building so they may perform their duties. Placement of the engine just past the fire building or placement of the ladder, engine or aerial in front of the building may not always be possible. Conditions such as location of the fire, access to the property, wind direction, and exterior exposures may cause the driver to deviate from positioning the apparatus As specified above, apparatus placement must always be positioned for the safety of personnel and equipment. The first unit on the scene shall establish command. Command shall relay a brief size-up to other responding units. Command at this time, will estimate needed water supply. (Mutual Aid) Larger Commercial & Industrial: Positioning of the apparatus is the responsibility of the driver/operator. The driver should position the apparatus for optimum efficiency. All apparatus are to hold at their staging designations and remain uncommitted until ordered to proceed by command. The first unit on the scene shall establish command. Command shall relay a brief size-up to other responding units. Command shall form a fire/smoke investigation team of the crew of the first engine company. The crew will investigate any findings inside the building and report these findings back to Command. FIRST ARRIVING ENGINE OPERATIONS: The first arriving engine shall respond directly to the fire building. The engine crew shall advance at least one 1-1/2 inch, or greater, handline to attack the fire from the unburned side. If the Incident Commander declares the fire shall be fought as an exterior attack, he/she may order the first arriving engine to utilize the deck gun, or other means of suppression. As soon as possible, a second handline shall be placed as a backup line to the initial handline. Under no circumstances shall a crew enter a burning building without a backup crew and second handline in place. SECOND ARRIVING ENGINE OPERATIONS: The second arriving engine shall assist the first engine crew in securing the water supply line. If the first engine did not lay a supply line, then the second engine shall be instructed by the Incident Commander on what is needed. (forward, reverse or hand lay) After the water source has been secured, the personnel from the second engine shall be used to supplement the crew from the first arriving engine. A back-up line should be implemented as soon as possible. The back-up line should follow the initial attack line for support using the same entry point.
Fires that occur in living or sleeping quarters can be ventilated by removing windows from the exterior of the building with pike poles or ladders. Fire that extends to attics must be controlled quickly. Ventilation of the roof is essential. Venting of the roof should be performed directly over, or as safely close as possible to the fire.
(See Hazardous Materials and Structure Fire SOG’s) SIZE-UP: Upon arrival at the scene, the officer in charge shall size-up the situation, informing the other units responding to continue or return to the station. Special Attention shall be made to identify any and all placards and/or labels that may provide essential information to the Incident Commander for the safety of all persons involved. The engine shall, if possible, position uphill and upwind from the vehicle(s) affected. The engine shall be positioned approximately 100 feet from the vehicle. When possible, pull beyond the vehicle, and pull hose back to fire. APPARATUS RESPONSE: All apparatus shall respond in the following order:
Note: 2681 should be used for anything off road RESCUE: Vehicles shall be searched for the presence of persons with special attention to small children or infants. Any persons found shall be removed to a safe location and emergency medical attention started, if necessary. FIRE CONTROL: Fire control shall be made with an offensive attack using a 1-1/2 inch handline or larger. Additional lines shall be used as required for the control of the fire or protection of exposures. Batteries need to be disconnected, and other possible ignition sources eliminated to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors or chemicals. Cut the negative cable in two places. (minimum of 5 inches). OVERHAUL: Caution shall be taken during overhaul procedures so that the origin and cause of the fire may be determined. Overhaul shall be preformed so that a rekindle of the fire will not occur. This will also include clean up of the road, if necessary. SAFETY: Caution should be taken during all operations near driver and passenger air bag inflation areas. Crews should presume air bags might activate even though the battery has been disconnected. All persons shall be in full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Caution shall always be exercised because of the possibility of hazardous materials. FIRE INVESTIGATION: The Incident Commander shall conduct an investigation to determine the cause and origin of the fire. If the fire appears to be suspicious in nature, he/she shall activate the fire investigation team and inform the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction. LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT SOG 3-3 SUBJECT: Vehicle Accidents EFFECTIVE DATE: 2/11/2011 PURPOSE: This is to establish the guidelines for the personnel of the Lisbon Fire Department while responding to automobile accidents with or without extrication. SAFETY:
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