Lisbon Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies

RESPONSE

1. 
   Upon receiving alarm, response to scene is designated by priority given by dispatch. For an alpha response the first ambulance will respond emergent and all other units non emergent. Bravo response will have both ambulances emergent and first engine emergent. For any accident with higher priority than bravo response all vehicles will respond emergent. (Unless otherwise directed)
   
2. 
   First out unit for all accidents will be an ambulance. Second unit out will be an engine. Third unit out will be a second ambulance. (Unless otherwise directed by an officer)
   
3. 
   Use caution upon approaching location of incident.
   

ON SCENE

1. 
   Initial size up of incident.
   
   1. 
      Number of vehicles involved.
      
   2. 
      Types of vehicles (trucks, cars, vans, bus, etc.)
      
   3. 
      Hazards approaching and around vehicles (wires down, leaning poles, leaking fluids, smoke, etc.).
      
   4. 
      Location of vehicles (in or out of traffic, rollover or on side)
      
2. 
   Apparatus should be positioned to shield fire department personnel from approaching traffic, also to best approach affected vehicles for extrication. The recommended placement for apparatus would be the ambulance to the front of the accident and the engine blocking/shielding all emergency personnel at the scene.
   
3. 
   Incident command shall be enacted by first arriving unit. All incoming units shall contact command on the operating frequency (tac 1 for most incidents) for an assignment.
   
4. 
   Determine scene safety and complete initial size up (enough resources, haz-mat, etc). First arriving unit on scene will complete an inner and outer circle, marking the area with traffic cones. While the circles are being performed the interior medic should stage at the front of the vehicle and establish contact with the patient(s).
   
5. 
   Stabilization of vehicle or vehicles shall be performed before any rescue personnel enter or work on vehicle.
   
6. 
   Once the vehicle is stabilized and the circles have been completed, the Incident Commander shall direct the interior medic to gain access into the vehicle to begin patient care.
   
7. 
   Access shall be gained to battery compartment if the Incident Commander deems necessary.
   
   1. 
      An extinguisher (preferably ABC Dry Chem.) or hose line of a minimum 1 ¾ diameter shall be in place before attempting to disconnect battery.
      
   2. 
      Negative terminal is disconnected, taking out a 5 inch section.
      
8. 
   Patient assessment (# of patients, # of ambulances, etc)
   
9. 
   Oil dry shall be used on leaking fluids. (anti-freeze, oils, gasoline, etc.)
   

1. 
   Upon determination extrication will be needed, the incident commander will designate a person to act as the extrication leader.
   
2. 
   The extrication leader will be responsible for the tactics implemented for the extrication process.
   
3. 
   Only personnel that have been trained on the use of the extrication equipment should be operating it during the process.
   
4. 
   Safety glasses are the preferred eye protection to be used in addition to PPE.
   

THE EXTRICATION TEAM

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  The Extrication Team - Is responsible for the extrication of the victim.
  

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  The Hose Team - In the event that extrication operations are required, the incident commander shall appoint a crew member to pull a charged handline of 1 ¾ size.
  
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  The EMS Team - Patient care must begin as soon as possible. The EMS team is responsible for not only caring for the patient, but protecting the patient during extrication procedures. All medical treatment and procedures shall be in accordance with the Waukesha County EMS guidelines and the Lisbon Fire Department medical guidelines.
  

Termination of command will be done when all patients are in EMS care and all vehicles involved in the incident are no longer a hazard to public safety and all apparatus are available for the next call.

LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT
SOG 3-4
SUBJECT: Grass/Brush fires EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2011
PURPOSE:
This guideline has been developed to provide the Lisbon Fire Department personnel with a set of guidelines to be followed in the response to grass/brush fire incidents.
APPARATUS RESPONSE:
Apparatus should respond in the following order:
1. Grass Rig 2681

2. Engine 2662/2663

3. 
   Utility vehicles 2688 and 2689. (call 2688 and 2689 in service together)
   
4. 
   Engine 2661
   
5. 
   Ambulance 2652
   
6. 
   Tender 2695 (if requested by Incident Command)
   

Only units 2681 and 2689 shall leave the roadways or other hard surface areas unless approved by the officer-in-charge. When pulling 2689 with 2688, do not use overdrive selection on shift indicator.

1. 
   Engine 2662/2663
   
2. 
   Other units requested by Incident Command
   

3. 
   Wisconsin Department of Emergency Government,
   

4. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

5. Chemtrec, 1-800-424-9300.


LISBON FIRE DEPARTMENT
SOG 3-6
SUBJECT: Carbon Monoxide Alarms EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2011

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PURPOSE:
This guideline was developed to provide the Lisbon Fire Department personnel with a set of guidelines to be followed in response to carbon monoxide (CO) alarm activation incidents.
INTRODUCTION:
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that is deadly. It is a by-product of a fuel burning process. Many appliances such as furnaces, kitchen stoves, hot water heaters, automobiles, etc. can produce carbon monoxide. When a faulty or unusual condition exists, CO may be vented into areas where people are present.
CO poisoning may be difficult to diagnose. Its symptoms are similar to the flu, which may include headache, nausea, fatigue, and dizzy spells.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a maximum safest working level for CO at 35 parts per million (PPM) over an 8-hour period in the general workplace. The US Environmental Protection Agency has established that residential levels are not to exceed 9 PPM over an 8-hour average.
APPARATUS RESPONSE:
Apparatus shall respond in the following order:
1. Engine 2662/2663
2. Ambulance 2653/2652

3. Engine 2662/2663

6. 
   If fossil fuel-burning appliances other than natural gas are present, a heating contractor with the appropriate expertise should be requested to respond and provide assistance in the investigation.
   

6. 
   A completed Carbon Monoxide Notice of Findings report form should be left at any building where the presence of CO is suspected.
   

8. The findings should be explained to the occupants.

6. 
   A CO release form must be signed by the owner or occupant, attesting to their understanding of the findings and the contents of the release.
   

The following apparatus is to respond per the following requests with a full crew aboard.

Engine – minimum of 3 certified firefighters and 1 certified driver/operator

Tender – minimum of 1 certified tanker driver

Grass Rig – minimum of 3 certified firefighters

2688/2689 – minimum of 2 certified firefighters
EMS:
1. Ambulance 2653/2652
Engine Company:
1. Engine 2662/2663


Tenders:

1. 
   2695
   
2. 
   2693
   
3. 
   2691
   

1. 
   Grass/brush 2681