SOP 627 - Single Family Fires

The most important priority during a structure fire is to save lives.

Searching for occupants in the areas closest to the fire and in bedrooms. This is a crucial step in ensuring the safety of those inside.

A thorough interior search for potential victims, focusing on areas close to the fire, bedrooms, and escape routes.

Removing or opening specific windows to create airflow and help with the primary search.

Using water or other suppression methods to control the fire from inside the building.

A detached or attached structure designed for one or more families. These dwellings can vary in size, from one to three stories.

An assessment of the fire situation to determine the best strategy. This includes evaluating the fire's potential damage and risk to firefighters.

Controlling the spread of the fire to minimize damage to property while ensuring the safety of firefighters.

The first arriving engine company's responsibility to establish a water supply line from a hydrant to the fire scene.

Any changes to the standard water supply or layout procedures must be approved by the responding command officer.

The primary attack line should be placed between the fire and the potential victims to ensure a safe escape route.

The first arriving rescue unit's initial report providing information about the situation.

Assisting the first engine company with the initial hose stretch.

The second arriving engine company ensures that the first engine has a continuous water supply.

The first arriving fire engine company is responsible for the initial assessment of the fire situation, providing a concise radio report, and wearing full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus.

The first arriving engine company must lay a supply line from the hydrant in situations where there are multiple calls, visible smoke and flames, or other indications of a fire.

The first arriving engine company should announce their plan of action, whether it's establishing a water supply or investigating the scene.

If the first engine decides to investigate without laying a supply line, the second engine officer is responsible for having a water supply plan ready.

The engine company taking their own hydrant must announce it and ensure the hydrant is within 100 feet of their final parking spot.

The first arriving unit determines the plan of action (e.g., size-up, water supply, interior search) and communicates it to other units.

The initial fire resources for a single-family dwelling include three engine companies, one truck company, one rescue unit, one squad, two command officers, one fire medic lieutenant, and one CL 320 (when available).

The working fire resources for a single-family dwelling include one engine company, one truck company, one rescue unit, one command officer, an ambulance, law enforcement, utility services, and notification for the Red Cross.

A team dedicated to rescuing firefighters who may become trapped or injured during a fire.

A method of removing smoke and heat from a building to improve visibility, reduce fire spread and help with ventilation.

A report used to communicate important information about the fire situation to the incident commander. It includes details about conditions, actions taken, and any hazards.

A hose line connected to a water source and used to deliver water to extinguish a fire.

A designated area where firefighters check in and out to maintain accountability during an incident.

The process of using tools to force entry into a building, such as breaking through doors or windows. This is often required to access the fire or rescue trapped occupants.

Using ladders to access different levels of a structure for rescue, ventilation, or firefighting operations. This is often done to help with access higher areas of the building.

All additional alarm units should wait at a designated location until receiving instructions from the Incident Commander.

The initial fire engine company should establish a secondary water supply and lay a secondary supply line to the scene unless otherwise directed by command.

Firefighters assigned to a fire engine company must wear appropriate protective clothing and SCBA, following standard operating procedures.

Firefighters assigned to a fire rescue company should position their unit out of the way to avoid hindering suppression efforts.

Firefighters assigned to a fire truck company must wear appropriate protective clothing and SCBA, following standard operating procedures.

The first arriving fire engine crew is responsible for a range of tasks to ensure a safe and efficient response to a fire incident. These include conducting a primary search, securing utilities, and providing updates to the Incident Commander.

The Rescue Lieutenant plays a vital role in coordinating rescue operations, ensuring firefighter safety, and assisting injured personnel.

The Safety Officer monitors the safety of firefighters and the overall scene, ensuring that operations are conducted within established safety protocols.

The first arriving command officer assumes the role of Incident Commander, leading the overall response and coordinating fire suppression and rescue efforts.

The second arriving command officer reports to the Incident Commander and is ready to be deployed to a specific position within the Incident Command System.

All other arriving command staff personnel report to the Incident Commander and receive their assignments based on the specific needs of the incident.