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Operations Guidelines Structure Fire – Multi-Family Occupancies Effective Date: 01/01/2012 Procedure Number 04-30B Revised Date: 10/30/2018 Number of Pages 04 1. Overview...

Operations Guidelines Structure Fire – Multi-Family Occupancies Effective Date: 01/01/2012 Procedure Number 04-30B Revised Date: 10/30/2018 Number of Pages 04 1. Overview This guideline identifies initial operational considerations for offensive operations in multi-family residential occupancies. This guideline is not meant to be all encompassing, but instead serve as a minimal 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, 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 multi-family residential structures: 1- Operations Battalion Chief 4- Engines 2- Trucks 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, Engine 1 arrived; We have a medium, four-story, multi-family dwelling with a working fire, smoke and flames showing from a window on the second floor, Bravo side. We’ll be dropping a supply line and advancing a 2 ½” to the Bravo side for a quick-hit. This will be an offensive fire. Send us a second alarm. Engine 1 will have Ratcliff Command on the Alpha side. 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. Incident 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: Fire Attack / Rescue / Evacuation 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. Hose lines stretched should be no smaller than 1-3/4" in diameter and capable of flowing a minimum of 150 gpm. For long and/or complex stretches to areas above grade, 2 ½” lines should strongly be considered. Lines of this size allow for higher flows as single lines or as trunk lines for multiple smaller lines (i.e. gated reducing wyes and Corona loads). This apparatus should normally arrive on side A of the fire building and position for best tactical advantage while not hindering truck company placement. Crews should consider securing their own water supply to ensure a sustainable attack. Identify sprinkler/standpipe connection(s) when appropriate/necessary. Operates to accomplish initial benchmarks of “Primary All Clear” and “Under Control” ASAP. First Arriving Truck Group/Divisional Assignment: Ventilation / Rescue / Salvage Optional Assignment: Forcible Entry/ Search / Utility Control/ Responsibilities: Positions apparatus for tactical advantage based upon height of structure, roof design, conditions and/or command directive. Coordinates ventilation efforts with fire attack to support search and rescue, the advancement of hose streams, and/or confinement or extinguishment of the fire. Conduct/support rescues and ensure occupants are being evacuated. Ladders the building to provide for rescue of occupants, safety of operating personnel and access to the roof, as necessary. Supports operations to accomplish initial tactical benchmarks ASAP. Second Arriving Engine Group/Divisional Assignment: Fire Attack / Search & Rescue / Water Supply Optional Assignments: Exposure protection / Evacuation Responsibilities: Ensures completion of adequate and continuous water supply if not already established by first arriving unit. Assist with/conducts search, rescue and evacuation efforts as assigned. Selects and advances secondary or back-up hoseline(s) as necessary to assist with fire attack and/or search operations. Additional responsibilities may include locating and supplying water to the structure through any sprinkler/standpipe connection(s) present. Assignments to supply an occupancy’s FDC will require the crew to secure a separate source of water than that used by crews operating hand lines. Apparatus should be positioned for tactical advantage but not in such a manner that would hinder aerial apparatus placement. Support operations to accomplish tactical benchmarks ASAP. Third Arriving Engine Group/Divisional Assignment: Size-Up (alternate side) /Search & Rescue/Fire Attack (Floor above/below) Optional Assignments: Water Supply / Exposure Protection Responsibilities: Unless otherwise directed by command, this apparatus will arrive on the “Charlie” side of the fire building, positioning for tactical advantage and so as not to hinder truck company placement. The officer shall complete a size-up of the “Charlie” side and provide a brief radio report if not already completed. Conduct/support rescues and ensure occupants are being evacuated. Unless otherwise directed by command, advance an attack hose line of sufficient GPM flow (normally 200 or greater) and length to cover any location in the building. This attack hose line is normally advanced from the appropriate access to confine, control, and or extinguish vertical or horizontal fire extension in the most probable or threatened area. Establish a water supply as needed from a different source from the first arriving engine. Ensure that sprinklers/standpipes are supplied as appropriate. Supports operations to accomplish tactical benchmarks ASAP. Fourth Arriving Engine Group/Divisional Assignment: Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) Optional Assignments: Search / Rescue, Exposures, Fire Suppression, Overhaul Responsibilities: Unless otherwise directed by command this apparatus should arrive on the “Alpha” side of the fire building and position out of the way so as not to hinder aerial apparatus placement. Ensures establishment of RIC cache and pro-active functions in accordance with policy 04-07. 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 a separate hose line for the RIC team. Second Arriving Truck Group/Divisional Assignment: Forcible Entry/Ventilation/Laddering/Utility Control/Salvage Optional Assignment: Search &Rescue Responsibilities: Unless otherwise directed by command this apparatus should normally arrive on an alternate (Charlie) side of the fire building and position for tactical advantage. Conduct/support rescues and ensure occupants are being evacuated. Coordinates ventilation with fire attack to support search and rescue, advancement of hose streams, and confinement or extinguishment of the fire. Ladder the building to provide for rescue of occupants, safety of operating personnel, and access to the roof, as necessary. Support operations to accomplish tactical benchmarks ASAP. Incident Commander Responsibilities: Establishes and declares incident strategy (Offensive/Defensive). Develops written Incident Action Plan (IAP) and allocates resources to meet incident priorities and tactical benchmarks. Identifies and communicates special hazards to all personnel. Maintains PAR via the department’ First Arriving / Command Worksheet and ensures all personnel operate in a safe and effective manner throughout duration of the incident.