Clearwater Fire & Rescue Post-Incident Evaluation Procedures PDF

CLEARWATER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE S.O.P. 309P SUBJECT: Post Incident Evaluation PAGE 1 OF 3 CATEGORY:...

CLEARWATER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE S.O.P. 309P SUBJECT: Post Incident Evaluation PAGE 1 OF 3 CATEGORY: SUBCATEGORY: Operations Training APPROVED BY: EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/01/04 REVISION DATE: 03/08/22 REVIEWED DATE: SIGNATURE ON FILE, APPROVED TO FORM THIS DATE BY SCOTT EHLERS, FIRE CHIEF, FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT FORMS REQUIRED: CFR-031 PIE Template NOTE: Current forms are located on the Department’s SharePoint. PURPOSE: The purpose of any Post Incident Evaluation (PIE) is to have a method to review and critique any emergency incident after its conclusion. The PIE should serve as an educational tool for all personnel to learn from. The intent of any negative comments is not to single out or embarrass anyone, but to focus on performance issues. 309.1 Types of Post Incident Evaluations There are two types of Post Incident Evaluation’s (PIE) that may be reviewed on an incident. Informal Formal A. The informal PIE can be performed on any incident. The informal PIE is a verbal review of the incident. They may be conducted on fire incidents, EMS calls, vehicle accidents, or any type of incident where a review of the actions taken would be beneficial. It may be conducted on scene or at the station. The informal PIE may be conducted at the company level or involve multiple companies. It can be initiated by the company Lieutenant or a Chief Officer. These informal PIEs are sometimes referred to as “Back Step Reviews”. B. Incident Commanders should consider holding an Informal PIE at the scene of any working incident, i.e., fires, extrications, etc. Unit officers should be called to the Command Post prior to any units being released from the scene. This is best accomplished while crews are picking up hose, equipment, filling air cylinders, etc. The IC should reinforce the positive events that occurred and address any issues that need correction. This may be more productive than a formal PIE, because it occurs while everyone has the facts and before personnel begin to exchange stories and the facts become distorted. This informal on scene PIE shall not prevent the IC form holding a formal critique at a later date. C. The formal PIE is a more thorough and in-depth version than the previous mentioned. A formal PIE shall be performed on any fire incident deemed necessary by the Deputy Chief or the Division Chief of Training. Incidents that involve complex rescue situations such as extended extrications, or rescues above or below grade, shall also require a formal PIE. The formal PIE will be in the written form, and should also include pictures, diagrams, and audiotapes.  SUBJECT: EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/01/04 S.O.P. 309 Post Incident Evaluation REVISION DATE: 03/08/22 CATEGORY: SUBCATEGORY: PAGE 2 OF 3 Operations Training 309.2 P.I.E. Information A. The information for the formal PIE can be gathered from a number of sources. Much of the information can be obtained after the incident. However, on incidents where a PIE must be developed, the Incident Commander and/or a District Commander shall begin assembling as much of the information as possible before leaving the scene. Training Division staff may assist in this process if on scene. Pictures, sketches, and interviews should be obtained before leaving the fireground. B. Some of the information that should be included in a formal written PIE is as follows: Building information Weather conditions Description of the incident Units dispatched, time dispatched and on scene Apparatus positioning Conditions upon arrival of 1st in companies Size up factors Initial actions and tactics employed by first in companies Command strategy and Incident Action Plan of the IC Accountability Safety Water Supply Injuries and casualties, civilian or firefighter’s Outcome of the Strategy and Tactics used Outside agencies interaction Potential loss and actual loss values 309.3 P.I.E. Format The format for the formal PIE shall contain the following information:  Units Dispatched: The original dispatch units  Additional Units: All additional units on scene  Command Structure: Who was the IC, SO, Division or Group Leaders? List all personnel who worked in the command structure.  Description of Structure: Building construction, size, etc.  Conditions Upon Arrival  Initial Company Actions: This should include water supply and RIT team assignments.  Continued Operations  Outcome: How our actions affected the outcome of the incident?  Lessons Learned and Reinforced: Critique points  Action Plan for Improvement  SUBJECT: EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/01/04 S.O.P. 309 Post Incident Evaluation REVISION DATE: 03/08/22 CATEGORY: SUBCATEGORY: PAGE 3 OF 3 Operations Training 309.4 P.I.E. Documentation All formal PIEs shall be forwarded to the Deputy Chief and the Division Chief of Training for review. Once completed and reviewed, the PIE shall be posted on Vector (Target) Solutions and SharePoint in the “Training Division”, “Post Incident Evaluation” folder. Because of their training value, all Officers and personnel are encouraged to review these PIEs.