FR-O-901 Pre-Incident Planning

A document that outlines the vital information needed by emergency responders for specific locations.

Software used to create building floor plans and other two-dimensional drawings (i.e. building floor plans and site drawings).

Any device or system designed to detect, control, or extinguish fires.

A site visit conducted to gather information for creating or updating a Pre-Incident Plan. The actual physical surveying of a site.(PPM

The process of creating and maintaining Pre-Incident Plans for each location.

A secure container attached to the exterior of a building that holds access keys for fire alarms and other critical systems.

program used by Fire Rescue personnel to input and track Company Inspections and Pre-Incident Plans.

i. All buildings on site. This includes large strip malls/commercial properties on one property. Draw the entire complex (not just the address listed on your schedule), then upload the drawing to every address listed in that complex or strip mall. ii. Building dimensions, to include length and width. iii. A minimum of (2) streets, to show correlation to the structure. iv. Access road to structure from road.

The person responsible for conducting site surveys, updating Pre-Incident Plans, and maintaining associated documentation.

MobileEyes Coordinator shall be responsible for determining a schedule of all Pre-Incident Plans for each month.

1. Have access to electronic Pre-Incident Plans.
2. Have Pre-Incident Plans available for reference and review during incidents.
3. Provide the following information, if deemed necessary to responding fire units or be able to pass the information to the appropriate tac channel dispatcher.

The division responsible for notifying district chiefs about significant changes in building occupancy after a site survey.

1. CAD integration and backup files on the MDCs.
2. Updating and maintaining MobileEyes.

xii. Location of Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and Knox Box. xiii. Location of Fire Department Connection (FDC), risers, elevators, stairs and OS&Y.

v. All hydrants on site. (If no hydrants or drafting site available – document in drawing) vi. The dimensions between the (2) closest hydrants and the building, at a minimum. vii. The north directional arrow. The north directional arrow shall be located at the top right side of the page and pointed to the top, with legend under arrow viii. Buildings with light-weight truss systems shall have “R”, “F” or “RF” in the building of the drawing.

viii. Buildings with light-weight truss systems shall have “R”, “F” or “RF” in the building of the drawing. ix. A text box with the number of floors on multi story buildings. x. If multiple addresses, a text box with the address range. Example: (500-524 Main Street) xi. Any electrical, water, gas shutoffs or disconnects.

a. MobileEyes is a live, up to date and interactive program that stores information on a server and updates each Mobile Data Computer (MDC) when it is RESTARTED. b. Care shall be taken by all Fire Rescue personnel to not delete necessary files within the MobileEyes program. c. Only the appropriate CRRD personnel may delete Pre-Incident Plans or Company Inspections within the MobileEyes program.

SmartDraw drawings must include all access routes to the site.

d. Should a Pre-Incident Plan or Company Inspection be accidentally deleted, the MDC shall be restarted. If the file is still missing or deleted, the appropriate CRRD contact (i.e., Existing Inspections Staff Captain, Company Inspection Coordinator) shall be contacted. e. All MobileEyes files are backed up on the MobileEyes server on a DAILY basis.

Each District Chief shall be responsible for ensuring all Pre-Incident Plans have been COMPLETED for the Battalion by the END of each month.

1. Ensure all Pre-Incident Plans are completed on the monthly schedule in MobileEyes.
2. Ensure all CAD drawing are adequate and are stored on the Q drive, in the SmartDraw files folder, with the address as the file name.

3. Review all Pre-Incident Plans for accuracy and commit them within MobileEyes by the END of each month.

During a site survey, inspecting elevator machine rooms is a crucial step.

During a site survey, inspecting main disconnect switches is a crucial step.

A site survey must include testing the operability of hydrants near the location.

After a site survey, Pre-Incident Plan information and drawings are entered or updated in the MobileEyes system.

4. Fire Department access point (to include gate code and Knox box).
5. Business/Building name and/or Occupancy type (Public Assembly, Educational, Residential, Mercantile, etc.).
6. Type of building construction

7. Fire protection systems.
8. Water supply type (hydrants, drafting site, dry hydrant).
9. Water supply location.

a facility that contains highly hazardous material as identified in 302 of the EPCRA for Inhalation Hazards.

a facility that is recommended by the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) to submit a TIER II report to the State of Florida.

any fire alarm device or system or fire extinguishing device or system or combination thereof, that is designed and installed for detecting, controlling, or extinguishing a fire or otherwise alerting occupants, or the fire department, or both, that a fire has occurred. (NFPA 1)

a document developed by gathering general and detailed data that is used by responding personnel in affectively managing emergencies for the protection of occupants, responding personnel and the environment. (NFPA 1620)

a structure with empty spaces that have not yet been classified with a known tenant.

areas in the county which have the risk potential for high damage and/or high loss of life.

increase operational efficiency, enhance firefighter safety, increase occupant survivability and reduce property loss.

Company Inspections as the information and tasks often overlap.

a. Pre-Incident Plans shall be updated on an annual basis. b. Pre-Incident Plans encompass the following:

1. All commercial, Industrial and Institutional buildings.
2. Any residential buildings that have the following: a. A COMMON area, such as a lobby, meeting room or card room b. 5 or more units

i. The buildings are 3 or more stories in height or have a fire protection system. ii. That all building characteristics are the same. iii. That all fire prevention related features are identical. iv. The SmartDraw drawing is uploaded to each Pre-Incident Plan. If multiple addresses (500-580 Pike Road), please upload the smart drawing to each address in that range.

via email, to [email protected]

Notify the appropriate District Chief of substantive changes found to inspected occupancies during a CRRD Fire Safety Inspection.

notify via email the appropriate District Chief and the MobileEyes Coordinator of any new construction, which meets the criteria warranting completion of a Pre-Incident Plan.