Structure Fire Guidelines PDF

Operations Guidelines Structure Fire – One/Two Family Occupancies Effective Date: 01/01/2012 Procedure Number 04-30A Revised Date: 10/30/2018 Number of Pages 03 1. Overview T...

Operations Guidelines Structure Fire – One/Two Family Occupancies Effective Date: 01/01/2012 Procedure Number 04-30A Revised Date: 10/30/2018 Number of Pages 03 1. Overview This guideline identifies initial operational considerations for offensive operations in small one- and two- family residential occupancies. This guideline is not meant to be all encompassing, but instead serve as a minimum list of priorities and considerations. 2. Definitions Back-up line: An additional hoseline used to reinforce or protect personnel (for egress) in the event the initial line proves inadequate. This line should be of the same diameter or larger and the same length or longer than the initial line and advanced through the same entry portal as the initial attack line to a point, one box back. (NFPA 1410). Secondary line (i.e. second, third, etc.): An additional attack line dedicated to supplying additional GPM through the initial portal of entry or a line that enters the fire area through a separate portal of entry than the initial attack line providing water to a different portion of the structure. Conditions, Actions, Air, and Needs (CAAN) Report: A form of reporting or requesting a report on progress. 3. Guideline Alarm Response The following minimum units shall be dispatched to all calls for fires within or threatening one- or two-family residential structures: 1-Operations Battalion Chief 3 -Engines 1- Truck 1 -Ambulance Upon determination of a “Working Incident” by the IC, the following units/resources will be added to the response: 1 Operations Battalion Chief 1 Support Engine (See Operations Guideline 04-03F) 1 Utility/ Air Vehicle Command & Support personnel as per Policy 04-10 & SOP 04-10A Personal Protective Equipment The minimum level of protection for all personnel actively involved in firefighting operations shall be full protective clothing including SCBA. Fire Officers and/or support personnel, not actively involved in fighting fire but within the hazard zone shall be dressed in full protective clothing with SCBA but do not have to be breathing supplied air unless the area may become IDLH (05-11).. Fire Officers and/or support personnel operating on scene outside the hazard zone will be in appropriate PPE/outerwear as determined by SLCFD policy or Incident Commander. All non-essential personnel and bystanders shall be excluded from operational areas to prevent injury or conflict. Size-up/ Risk Assessment/Arrival Report The officer in charge of the first arriving apparatus shall assume the role of Incident Commander (IC). This officer shall perform a size-up, risk assessment, and then transmit an arrival report consisting of the following minimum information: Unit Designation Description of Incident Situation, i.e. building size, occupancy, hazmat release, vehicle accident, etc. Obvious Conditions (working fire, haz-mat spill, multiple patients, etc.) Description of actions being taken Obvious safety concerns (if any) Declaration of Initial Strategy Resource Determination Assumption, Identification and Location of Command Example: "Fire, Medic Engine 2 arrived; we have a small two- story single-family dwelling with a working fire, smoke and flames showing from the first floor on the Bravo side. We will be stretching a 1 ¾” line through the Alpha side for primary search and fire attack. This will be an offensive fire. Send us one additional engine. Engine 2 will have 200 east Fire Command” If the initial IC utilizes the Fast Attack command option, he/she shall “pass the command” to an exterior officer on scene at first opportunity. Command shall be retained by an officer in an unencumbered position to manage and account for all resources on scene until a higher-ranking officer arrives and assumes command of incident. Initial Assignments First Arriving Engine Group/Divisional Assignment: Rescue/Fire Attack Optional Assignments: Water Supply /Investigation Responsibilities: 360°size up, locating the fire, identifying existing flow paths and controlling the fire are priorities and should be considered integral parts of all assignments. Actions taken should be prioritized to provide the greatest amount of protection to the greatest number of threatened persons or property. The minimum size of hoseline for this type of fire is a 1-3/4". Larger or more complex lines should be used as required by the situation. Crews should consider securing their own water supply to ensure a sustainable fire attack. Operate to accomplish initial benchmarks of “Primary All-Clear” and “Under Control” ASAP. First Arriving Truck Group/Divisional Assignment: Ventilation / Rescue / Utility Control / Salvage Optional Assignment: Search / Forcible Entry / Laddering Responsibilities: Positions apparatus for tactical advantage based upon height of structure, roof design, conditions and/or command directive. Coordinates ventilation with fire attack to support search and rescue, the advancement of hose streams, and/or confinement or extinguishment of the fire. Provides additional support functions as directed by Command (Forcible entry, salvage, etc.). Support operations to accomplish initial tactical benchmarks ASAP. Second Arriving Engine Group/Divisional Assignment: Water Supply / Fire Attack / Search and Rescue Optional Assignments: Medical / Exposure Protection / Overhaul Responsibilities: Positions apparatus out of the way. Ensures the completion of an adequate and continuous water supply. Initiate or support fire attack with the mission of achieving an Under Control. Assists with completion of Primary Search in assigned area of the structure. Additional responsibilities may include deploying a secondary attack, back-up, exposure protection line or overhaul operations. Support operations to accomplish tactical benchmarks ASAP. Third Arriving Engine Group/Divisional Assignment: Search / Rescue / Exposure Protection Optional Assignments: Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) Responsibilities: Positions apparatus out of the way. Assists with completion of Primary Search in assigned area of the structure. Establishes independent water supply and stretches defensive/offensive lines to provide protection to most severe exposure. Ensures establishment of RIC Cache and pro-active functions in accordance with policy 04-07. If RIC, secures at least one secondary means of access and egress for all groups and divisions operating in IDLH environment. RIC officer should consider the need for an independent hose line for the RIC team. Incident Commander (IC) Responsibility: Establishes and declares incident strategy (Offensive/Defensive). Develops written Incident Action Plan and allocates resources to meet incident priorities and tactical benchmarks. Identifies and communicates special hazards to all personnel. IC maintains PAR via the department’s First Arriving / Command Worksheet and ensures all personnel operate in a safe and effective manner throughout the duration of the incident.