Toronto Standard Operating Guideline for Positioning Apparatus - Fire and Medicals PDF

STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE POSITIONING APPARATUS - FIRES AND MEDICALS Date Issued: May 24, 2022 Rescinds: March 11, 2019 Section: Incident and Emergency Operations File Code: G-POSA PURPOSE This SOG gives guidance on positioning apparatus at fires and medicals. Blocker truck information is contai...

STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE POSITIONING APPARATUS - FIRES AND MEDICALS Date Issued: May 24, 2022 Rescinds: March 11, 2019 Section: Incident and Emergency Operations File Code: G-POSA PURPOSE This SOG gives guidance on positioning apparatus at fires and medicals. Blocker truck information is contained in SOG Highway Responses. RESPONSIBILITY All personnel are responsible for adhering to the guidelines for positioning apparatus. Company Officers are responsible for ensuring that each member of their crew assigned the responsibility of driving are adequately trained and drives in a safe and proficient manner. GUIDELINES 1. All Incidents 1.1. Drivers should avoid the following when parking apparatus: a) On/over maintenance (manhole) covers. b) On/over storm grates. c) So close to curb side fixed objects that it impedes access to apparatus compartments. d) Too near building entrances and exits (especially in densely populated buildings). e) Apparatus too close together to the point of restricting personnel and equipment movement. f) Positioning in any building “collapse area” (one and a half times the height). g) Off road “soft” surfaces. h) Leaving crew cab and compartment doors open when not being used. Beware of speed bumps, potholes or any uneven ground when parking, disembarking apparatus and removing equipment including hose. LOOK BEFORE YOU STEP. 1.2. When positioning apparatus, drivers should do the following: a) Look “overhead” for power lines, trees, signs and anything that may be a potential problem or hazard. b) Consider wind direction as a factor. c) Use wheel chocks. File Code: G-POSA Page 1 of 2  STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE d) Locate the vehicle to allow; i. Personnel can exit the vehicle from the curbside. ii. For relocation due to unforeseen danger or reassignment. e) Shutdown head lights and forward facing white warning lights (unless headlights are required to illuminate the working area). f) Specialized apparatus and support units should park near perimeter of emergency scene (unless otherwise directed). 2. Medical incidents 2.1. At medical incidents personnel should do the following: a) Assist the incoming Toronto EMS unit by leaving clear access as close as possible to the incident. b) Leave sufficient space between the Toronto EMS vehicle and TFS apparatus (when upon arrival the Toronto EMS unit is on the scene and the fire apparatus approaches from behind the parked ambulance unit). c) Allow sufficient space to provide greater protection for personnel when working at the rear of an ambulance. d) Never pull close to an EMS unit in the event the apparatus is rear ended it could be pushed into the ambulance and injure personnel between the vehicles. e) Leave ample room for the EMS unit to safely clear the area without backing up (when approaching an on scene ambulance from the front). 3. Fire Incidents 3.1. At fire incidents Firefighters driving Pumpers should position the vehicle to allow for; a) Proper Aerial set up, even if there are no visible signs of fire. b) Easy water supply connection if necessary. c) Be positioned where practical so as to direct the pump panel towards the fire. ATTACHMENT(S) N/A RELATED SOGS N/A File Code: G-POSA Page 2 of 2