Oak Lawn Fire Department Battalion Command Operations PDF

BATTALION COMMAND OPERATIONS STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES pg. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Section Title Page Number Introduction & Terminology 3 1.0 Shift Commander Roles and Responsibilities 4 2.0 Daily Shift Commander Duties 4 3.0 Shift Commander (IC) Operations – Radio Communicat...

BATTALION COMMAND OPERATIONS STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES pg. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Section Title Page Number Introduction & Terminology 3 1.0 Shift Commander Roles and Responsibilities 4 2.0 Daily Shift Commander Duties 4 3.0 Shift Commander (IC) Operations – Radio Communications 9 4.0 Shift Commander (IC) Operations – Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Fires. 10 5.0 Command Structure for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Offensive Tactical Fires. 11 6.0 Command Support Services for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Institutional, Industrial, and Commercial Fires. 7.0 Offensive Tactics for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Fires. 16 8.0 BC (IC) Command Ops - (Mobile Command). 19 9.0 Offensive Tactics for Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Building Fires. 20 10.0 Offensive Strategic Command Staff Positions and Communications Flow for Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial Buildings. 22 11.0 Recommended Command Assignments for Defensive Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial Building Fires. 23 21.0 Defensive Strategic Command Staff Positions & Communications Flow. 24 13.0 Mayday Incidents. 25 14.0 Extrication Incidents. 26 Appendix A 29 MABAS DIVISION 21 RIT SOG 13 pg. 2 Shift Commander (BC) Introduction. These guidelines address the roles, responsibilities, tactical, and strategic procedures for BC operations. These operations will apply equally to the Acting BC position. Terminology Battalion: An industry standard term of a subdivided geographic area to be commanded by a Shift Commander known by radio signature coinciding with the assigned station and district (Department/District) only as ‘Battalion ’ , (e.g., ‘Battalion 38’, ‘Battalion 6’). Command Chief: Generally non-shift exempt ranks that include the ranks of assistant chief,deputy chief, and fire chief. A standardized command staff term coinciding with the assigned station number, district number, and corresponding Department/District for each rank to be identified as (example): Assistant Chief: ‘Oak Lawn 101’ Fire Chief: ‘Oak Lawn 100’ Command Staff: Command Staff assigned to OLFD are Bureau Chiefs of Fire Prevention and EMS Bureau Chiefs: “Oak Lawn 106 and Oak Lawn 107” Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): The local union labor contract. Field Roster: Composite roster of apparatus, personnel, and riding positions from each battalion. Incident Command Post (ICP): Single jurisdiction command post consisting of tactical boards, accountability system, Plans position, and radio communications. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Turnout coat and pants, boots, hood, helmet, SCBA, and gloves. Mobile Command Post: A command post established remote from the command vehicle. Roll Call: An assembly of designated personnel in-station for reasons of accountability, delivery of information, review of procedures, etc. by any ranking or acting officer. Shift Commander (BC): Officer in command of shift operations. Corresponding rank titles of Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, and Assistant Chief shall occupy the position ofthe Shift Commander. pg. 3 1.0 Battalion (Command) Roles and Responsibilities. The purpose of this document is to explicitly outline the duties and responsibilities of the Shift Commander. We are here to serve and protect the lives and property of the citizens of the Village of Oak Lawn as well as the many people who visit and work here. The position of Shift Commander is very special and is the key to success both administratively and operationally from shift-to-shift in terms of control, communications, and accountability. The dependence upon the Shift Commander by the Command Chiefs, company officers, and firefighters (paramedics) is great. A Shift Commander is expected to arrive on shift with the psychology that there will be a working fire and/or a major accident to command during that shift at any time. 2.0 Daily Shift Commander Duties. 2.1 Pre-Roll Call. Call assigned stations to review with the company officer(s) the following (runs can interrupt this, so just follow-up and complete upon returning to quarters): 2.1.1 Confirm current manpower and complete the Shift Roster distributing it to the assignedCommand and Administrative staffs as soon as possible. (Daily Shift Roster). 2.1.2 Address any current staffing problems when staffing the companies (e.g., late arrivals, lastminute sick calls, etc.). Work with the situation at the shift level and in accordance to the rules, regulations, and CBA (if applicable) to resolve current, immediate staffing issues (e.g., inthe event of a Mayday). 2.1.3 Personnel accountability Passports placed on the apparatus are to be accurate throughout any shift. 2.1.4 Understand the strengths and weaknesses of various personnel with regard to experience and/or certifications at the beginning of EVERY shift. For example, being able to account for special operations capabilities, new officers, or candidates working on any given shift. 2.1.5 Review any apparatus or tools that might be O.O.S. from the prior shift, or any that must go out-of-service for maintenance. There are times when the company officers will pass on last minute maintenance needs for the next workday (e.g., slow air leak in the brake system). pg. 4 2.2 2.1.6 Review the training schedule for the day and coordinate with the other Shift Commanders regarding district coverage and change-of-quarters if needed. 2.1.7 Shift Commanders shall attend and participate in All in-service training. Once any needs for change-of-quarters are determined for training, the Shift Commander must inform their respective companies the time, change quarters, and any special concerns (e.g., district familiarization, target hazards, etc.) regarding their change-of-quarters assignment. 2.1.8 Review any special duties (e.g., safety lane test, pump test, inspections, etc.) 2.1.9 Do the company officer’s need anything? Shift Rosters. Additional Shift Rosters shall be printed or emailed to the Command Chiefs, Command Staff and any Administrative Staff as needed. 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 Shift Rosters shall be emailed to all appropriate staff, company officers, and automatic aid staff personnel. It is imperative that the Shift Rosters are accurate. It is possible that auto aid command officers may have to rely upon the Shift Roster and a misspelled name or a missing name could result in an unnecessary search during a ‘Mayday’ resulting in exposure of unnecessary risk to additional personnel. Roll Call attendance. Each morning, the Shift Commander will attend one (1) station roll call as soon as possible after 0700 hours. 2.3.1 It is important that station roll calls be attended by the Shift Commander rotationally for accountability and shift organization. 2.3.2 During the pre-shift station calls for the Shift Roster, the BC can simply request to be part of roll call at any or all assigned stations for that shift. In the event that high priority information must be communicated to all stations, the BC will want to schedule roll calls for the morning. In the context of a station roll call, the BC is typically considered a ‘guest’; allow the company officer to run the roll call. Shift Commander ‘morning rounds’. • Morning rounds can include attendance to roll calls. • Morning rounds are informal compared to attendance to a roll call. pg. 5 • BC morning rounds to each station allow some time with the company officers and personnel at each station to review any immediate needs (e.g., staff meeting notes, clarify department information and procedures, counseling with company officers, have a cup of coffee!). • Remind companies to always take great care in driving to and from incidents, and ALWAYS wear seat belts. • Remind company officers often NOT to take any run as routine. Always watch for the unexpected (AFA’s that are fires, traffic accidents, domestic violence, severe weather, and more). • Company Officers shall complete the following duties as soon as possible; Roll call. SCBA checks. Riding position/tool assignments Apparatus and inventory checks. Administrative duties (e.g., fire reports, filing, etc.). Prepare for training. House duties. Food shopping. Special duties (e.g., spring cleaning, house repairs). Fitness. 2.5 Report to the Command Chief: Check-in as needed with the appropriate Command Chief with a status report of the shift, exchange of new information, and express any specific needs as a BC. 2.5.1 Command Chief Critical Information Requirement. (CCIR) Command Chiefs must be notified ASAP of: a. All structure fires b. All box alarms, General alarms, and Specific alarms c. Any injury to FD Personnel d. Any accident involving FD Personnel e. Apparatus taken out of service and reason for out of service to include: 1. Any damage/breakdown of FD Equip/Apparatus f. Any emergency involving “out of the ordinary” factor to include: 1. Pediatric Fatality 2. Traumatic Fatality 3. Narcotic, Street Drug Overdoses 4. All Suicides 5. Shots Fired / Gun Shot Wound / Stabbing pg. 6 6. Violent Crime / Protests 7. Any / All Emergency calls “out of the ordinary” g. Incidents involving current and former Elected / Appointed Officers – or Prominent area residents and citizens. 2.6 Training: Participate, witness, or assist in conducting at least one drill or training session Per day when possible given incidents, unscheduled meetings, vehicle breakdowns, short notice command assignments, etc. 2.6.1 Company level training is the most effective level of training and should be performed at the individual firehouse. In the absence of scheduled departmentlevel training (e.g., CE, SCBA training, etc.) the BC should inquire what eachcompany will be planning for company level training. BC must be advised and approve additional commander training to confirm objectives and safety. 2.6.2 2.7 Basic training and repetitive skill development is the foundation for emergency scene effectiveness and safety. The BC will set the attitude and tone every day by being proactive and helpful in setting up and contributing to company level training sessions and drills (e.g. setting up an Engine attack at an apartment door). End-of-shift Daily SC Report: This report is an informal email to the assigned Command Chiefs and Command Staff of benchmark events that took place during the 24-hour shift, and to besubmitted at the end of each shift. It must be noted that the Daily BC Report is a legal document and can be subjected a Freedom Of Information Act request by the public or press. 2.7.1 The Daily BC Report has the main goal of enhancing communication to the Command Staff on a daily basis. Given time-off, meetings, and many other scheduled and unscheduled events that can separate the Command Staff daily, the Daily BC Report assists in keeping continuity in throughout the department. 2.7.2 The Daily BC Report can also assist in keeping continuity between other Shift Commanders assigned to other departments/districts should they be shared. 2.7.3 The Daily BC Report should follow a standard format so it can be easily completed and understood throughout the Oak Lawn Fire Department. 2.7.4 Information to be reported should be informative and somewhat objective. Rumors, hear-say talk, or opinions should not be in the report. Such matters that involve sensitive operational matters or personnel issues should be reviewed when reporting the daily shift status to the Command Chief (see 2.5). pg. 7 The standard basic report format is: DATE SHIFT BC: Activities: Fleet Incidents: DATE: SHIFT: BATT.CHIEF: Activities: 1. Attended roll call at Station #6. 2. Witnessed company training at Station #7. Lieutenant Doe conducted training on hose line management into an apartment fire. Set up Engine and Truck company positions witha dry line and tools to coordinate communications and entry for fire attack and search. 3. Contacted PD Deputy Chief on upcoming staff meeting participation. Everything on schedule. 4. Reviewed Engine SOG OPS #1. 5. Met with Lt. Smith on Small Tool budget. He is 20% under budget at the midterm ofFY 2014-15. 6. Two personnel issues were reviewed with Deputy Chief. Fleet Status: 1. Squad 7 (Rescue/pumper) is O.O.S. Reserve Engine in service in place of rescue/pumper. 2. Tower 6 had a minor antifreeze leak and it was repaired. Incidents: Only out of ordinary 1. AFA 27W230 St. Charles Rd. – Faulty activation. 2. MVA Rt. 59 & North Ave. – 3 cars with one Green and one Red. Transports to CDH by Medic 5 and Medic 28. Engine 5 did a wash down and Tower 6 provided lane protection and debris removal. 3. Full Still 114 Kings Ct – Inside natural gas leak. Evacuated floors 1, 2, & 3; vented and shut down gas at meter. Contacted NICOR and met them to meter gas levels and restore gas service. pg. 8 2.8 PPE Use for Battalion Command Officers, Command Chiefs, and Other Command Staff Officers. Leadership and setting the example is essential. Although not responding in an Engine, Truck, or heavy Squad, once setting foot outside of the command vehicle, all command staff can be subject to the same hazards. It is important that all command staff initially report with full PPE and SCBA. The use of PPE will be dependent upon the command staff assignment, type of incident, weather, etc. When assigned to a non-combatant command position such, as the “Plans” position at the Incident Command Post (ICP),the use of PPE is optional. In combatant positions on a fireground or at a special rescueincident, PPE will be worn in accordance to best practices and department policies. 2.8.1 Auto and industrial accidents that require an BC response and command positions during extrications. 2.8.2 Reported structural fires, smoke investigations, working fires. Full PPE with SCBA is required initially, depending upon the assignment. 2.8.3 Reported or confirmed hazardous materials incidents. Full PPE with SCBA is required initially, depending upon the assignment. 2.8.4 Vehicle fires with extinguishment. Full PPE with SCBA is required initially, depending upon the assignment. 3.0 Shift Commander (IC) Operations – Radio Communications. 3.1 Fireground frequency assignments. 3.1.1 The Command Officers and Shift Commanders will carry two portables; one to monitor the main or IFERN FIRE frequency, and one to monitor proper Fireground Channel. When assuming duties of the initial IC, the Company Officer also has the option of leaving their portable radio on SCAN if there is a need to monitor both the main FIRE frequency and Fireground frequency. 3.1.2 The Drivers of fire suppression and medical apparatus will keep their portable radios on the main FIRE frequency at all times unless directed to switch to a Pre-designated Fireground Channel by their respective Company Officers or Incident Commander. pg. 9 3.1.3 The company Officers, Nozzle position, Control position, Search position, and ambulance attendant will keep their portable radios on at all times. 3.1.4 When a company is inside of a building actively operating on the proper Fireground Channel(e.g., an activated fire alarm), the Engine Driver, who typically should stay with the Engine apparatus (whereas the Truck or Squad Driver will accompany the Officer), will switch the apparatus radio to proper Fireground while monitoring the main FIRE frequency on the portable radio. 3.1.5 When the Officer returns in service from the incident, the prompt to turn the apparatus radio back to the main FIRE frequency will be the “Returning in service” transmission to OAK LAWN CENTRAL. 3.1.6 For EMS incidents, having the ambulance attendant on a Pre-designated Fireground Channel allows an Officer on the fire apparatus approaching a scene to find out what equipment the ambulance needs brought into the call over Fireground Channel rather than the main FIRE frequency. 4.0 Shift Commander (IC) Operations – Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Fires. 4.1 BC (IC) Size-Up. The Shift Commanders 360 (if possible) size-up should process the dispatch information, knowledge of the neighborhood / district, category of building involved, and building occupancy. It is important to allow the first arriving company officer to deliver the size-up report and indicate the mode of operation (e.g., Investigation,Offensive, or Defensive), unless the SC arrives before or with the first arriving company. pg. 10 pg. 11 4.2 The BC will report to the fireground with full PPE and SCBA in the event he/she is relieved by a Command Officer and re-assigned to the Interior or Operations position. 4.3 BC shall communicate a secondary size-up report to Oak Lawn Central announcing: 4.4 • IC identity (e.g., “Battalion 1 will be assuming Main St. Command”). • Command location (e.g. Division ‘A’). • Indicate a staging area (if necessary). Upgrading of Alarms: Responding Shift Commanders are not encouraged to upgrade alarms while enroute. Upgrades should be based on on-scene size-up information and assessment. There are exceptions, such as a fast spreading fire to exposures due to high winds or an explosion, reported rescues, Mayday reports, reported collapse, etc. 5.0 Command Structure for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Offensive Tactical Fires: While enroute, the BC (IC) needs to carefully listen for radio transmissions from responding command officers. One the most important initial actions of a BC is to assign the Incident Command Positions, as soon as possible for a working incident before and upon arrival. If necessary, the BC (IC) should request from OAK LAWN CENTRAL an account(“run down”) of all responding companies and command staff for accountability and assignments. In the event OAK LAWN CENTRAL informs the BC (IC) of fewer responding Command Officers than designated to respond, it is recommended to have those missing Command Officer positions replaced immediately. pg. 12 The recommended assignment process is: 5.1 Incident Commander: If the first company has arrived before the initial BC/Command Staff, an informal transfer of command will take place from the company officer to the initial BC/CommandStaff upon the arrival of the initial BC/Command Staff. Depending upon the type or severity of the incident, the next arriving BC/Command Staff may assume the IC positionand the initial IC may transition to the Interior (or Operations) command position. Radio designation: “COMMAND” 5.2 Interior: To be implemented for an Offensive mode fire. The command Interior position is a priority to further assess tactical conditions, further coordinate the fire attack with multiple companies, control interior communications, account for all interior company operations and companies, and assess risk with the command IC and Safety position. All companies relieved of fireground operations shall be ordered by INTERIOR to report to the Plans Position at the ICP unless otherwise directed. This action is to ensure accountability, rehab and re-assignment as needed. Radio designation: “INTERIOR” 5.3 Operations: For Defensive mode fires, a command Operations position is to be assigned by the IC. For multiple alarm or large structure Offensive mode fires, the IC may establish an Operations position to manage all tactical groups and sectors. The Operations command position is typically not needed for single-family buildings. The Interior command position can evacuate the structure and command defensive operations until an offensive mode can be re-established. The Operations position shall set up a mobile command board and be assigned a command Plans position. All companies relieved of fireground operations shall be ordered to report to the Operations Plans position at the Forward Tactical ICP unless otherwise directed. Operations plans shall provide accountability for received companies. Radio designation: “OPERATIONS” pg. 13 5.4 RIT: For any structure fire, the RIT command position shall conduct an immediate evaluation of the structure, fire conditions, company tactics, and incident strategy being used. All actions taken by the RIT command position shall involve the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer. The RIT command position shall integrate the OSHA 2-In/2-Out with the assigned RIT company. The RIT command position will then coordinate and equip the‘RIT’ team and create IAP’s for potential Mayday incidents immediately. In the event of a “Mayday” incident, the RIT command position shall immediately take command of the interior or hot zone rescue operations along with the assigned RIT companies. 5.4.1 Rescue: The “Mayday” incident shall be commanded by a Rescue command position. That position shall be taken by the Safety command position. The incident Safety commandposition shall be replaced upon the arrival of an extra alarm command officer. (Appendix A: MABAS DIVISION 21 RIT SOG) Radio designation: “RIT” pg. 14 5.5 Plans: The Plans command position assignment is consistently important for most any working emergency incident. The Plans command position will set up the ICP, operate communications as needed, maintain scene accountability, and coordinate efforts with all command support services. In addition, when an Operations command position is used, it is important to add an Operations Plans command position. All companies relieved of fireground operations shall be ordered to report to the Plans position at the ICP unless otherwise directed. Radio designation: “PLANS” 5.6 Safety: The Safety command position assignment is a mandatory position that must be assigned as soon as possible. For any structure fire, the Safety command position shall conduct an immediate evaluation of the structure, fire conditions, company tactics, and incident strategy being used. All actions taken by the Safety command position shall involve the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer. Ongoing communication and scene assessment between the Safety, RIT, and Incident Commanders is required. Radio designation: “SAFETY” Safety shall assume the Rescue command position upon a “Mayday” incident. The incident Safety command position shall be replaced upon the arrival of an extra alarm command officer. Radio designation: “RESCUE” 5.7 As the emergency incident expands, other command positions will be designated as needed (e.g. Staging, Division ‘C’, Water Supply, EMS, etc.) 6.0 Command Support Services for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Fires. 6.1 Police. The security and protection of firefighters, paramedics, and affected civilians is essential during any working emergency incident. The form of security and protection needed varies based on vehicular traffic, domestic violence, security of valuables, interference from outside agencies (e.g., press, freelancing good Samaritans, etc.). pg. 15 When possible, the Incident Commander should have a police command officer at the ICP for incident status updates, direct communication, joint decision-making, etc. 6.2 OAK LAWN CENTRAL MABAS Communications Vehicle. The MABAS Mobile Communications Vehicle will respond on MABAS Box Alarms or upon ‘special call’ for working incidents. Due to MABAS responding after the arrival of the initial companies it may be difficult to position the communications van next to the command post. Any possible attempt to allow the communications van to position as part of the command post is recommended (e.g., moving hose lines, jumping a curb, entering the scene from a different direction, etc.). MABAS can support command operations with: 6.3 • OAK LAWN CENTRAL Tele-communicator(s). • Fireground frequency recording. • Monitor and manage stricken district for emergency responses. • Provide NIMS reports. • Wireless computer access. • Weather reports, times, police communication, etc. • Provide Goggle Earth views of the incident area. • Resource information (e.g., contact information, haz mat, etc.). Incident Management Team (IMT). The IMT is a group of three command chiefs who are on a scheduled response cycle to respond to confirmed incidents that are MABAS Box alarm levels or greater and special requests for various long term incidents. The IMT has the ability to assist the IC in following manner: • Provide immediate support to the IC such as relief of fatigued command staff. • Assist with personnel accountability and resource management. pg. 16 6.4 • Need for incident ‘Operational Periods’. • Assist with the Village Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). • Planning. • Logistics. • Finance/Administration. • Demobilization of personnel and equipment. Salvation Army. The Salvation Army provides various levels of service to the fire and police department personnel. The Salvation Army is requested through OAK LAWN CENTRAL to provide on-scene basic beverage and food supplements to long term rehabilitation services. The Salvation Army is generally requested by the IC when: • A large scale incident occurs (e.g., flooding, tornado, etc.). • Major fires during inclement weather (e.g., extreme hot or cold). The Plans Commander and/or Oak Lawn Central should suggest the need for the Salvation Army very early into the incident since their response time could reach up to1 ½ hours and another ½ hour to position and set up. 6.5 Red Cross. The Red Cross is immediately recommended for any immediate resident sheltering needs. The RedCross will often work with the IMT, Social Services, and FD Chaplain to set up any necessary family reunification, clothing, food, and sheltering needs. In most cases they will send an advance team to the emergency scene to better understand to needs and meet with the IC and Social Services. The advance team can take as long as 1 hour to respond to the scene. pg. 17 6.6 Rehabilitation Unit. The Rehab Unit will be an essential response for some confirmed incidents as deemed necessary by the ICP. The IC shall ensure a rehab unit and designated rehab area are set up when appropriate. 6.7 Chaplaincy and Social Services. The Chaplaincy and Social Services are essential during working incidents involving civilian and/or firefighter (or police) rescues, injuries, deaths, and property damage. Both services will report to the ICP for assignments as needed. 7.0 Offensive Tactics for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Fires. 7.1 Upon arrival, the BC shall attempt to oversee the positioning of the 1st Due Engine to affect a hose lead-out while also providing room for the 1st Due Truck company when possible. In many cases, this is not always an easy feat given the placement of hydrants, parked cars, and many other challenges, but it is vitally important to attempt to accomplish this type of apparatus positioning for coordinated Engine and Truck Company operations. The placement of the initial two Engines and Truck will determine all other positioning of apparatus and possibly determine the success of the firefight. 7.2 Water supply. The BC must tactically secure a positive or adequate alternate supply of water as soon as possible. 7.3 Coordinated fire attack. The BC is responsible for coordinating and assuring that the Offensive tactics are coordinated between the Engine and Truck operations with ventilation and adequate water. It must be noted that the coordinated fire attack is considered to be a life-saving act for the primary search. pg. 18 7.4 Rescue mode. The Rescue mode is to be defined as a confirmed rescue condition by informants and/or obvious rescue with confirmed location, survivable victims often seen in windows, balconies, Entry/Exit points of balconies or on rooftops. During an interior rescue operation, a coordinated fire attack should NOT be sacrificed at any point during interior offensive tactics. 7.5 Command Vehicle Placement. Command vehicles generally should be positioned in Division A. It is important not to interfere with any of the fire suppression apparatus by blocking their ability to position for a hose lead out, setting of aerial outriggers, or have accessibility to equipment, ladders, and tools. 7.6 The use of a residential driveway, open parking lot area, or a parkway is best. COMMAND VEHICLE OR COMMAND VEHICLE BACK DOWN INTO FIRE SCENE 1st due Eng Eastbound 2nd due Eng Westbound GROUND LADDERS DIV ISION ‘A’ ‘D ‘B EXPOSURE BUILDING ‘B’ DIV ISION ‘C’ pg. 19 7.7 BC (IC) Size-Up. Upon arrival, it is important to attempt face-to-face contact with the company Officer(s) and to personally size-up the incident. For a single-family dwelling, some multiple (townhomes) dwellings, light industrial buildings, and smaller commercial strip shopping centers, it is recommended that the BC physically completes a visual size-up as shown below in a rapid size-up of the other divisions. Other arriving command staff and companies need to be given initial assignments via radio or face-to-face as soon as possible for effective command and control of the incident. COMMAND VEHICLE BC briefly moving to a position to direct company positioning. 1st due Eng Eastbound 2nd due Eng Westbound DIV ISION ‘A’ BC moving to a position to size-up DIV ‘A’ ‘D ‘B DIV ISION ‘C’ EXPOSURE BUILDING ‘B’ BC moving to a position to size-up DIV ‘C’ and then rapidly return to an I/C command position. During the BC rapid size-up, it is extremely important that the BC keeps in mind to assign incoming chief officers face-to-face or via radio upon their arrival immediately. pg. 20 8.0 BC (IC) Command Ops - (Mobile Command). The primary positioning of the IC is in Division ‘A’ in the front yard, sidewalk, parkway, driveway, or parking lot. This positioning will allow incoming companies and command officer’s immediate visibility of the IC for initial assignments. The IC will have the ability to size-up the structure first-hand to assess risks, the best strategy, and determine the needed tactics within the most critical moments of the fire incident. The immediate ability for the IC to: • • • • • • • use face-to-face communication with initial arriving company officers use face-to-face communication with arriving command staff establish a visible and approachable command position be able to see the fire building from different angles immediately to closely watch the fire and smoke behavior observe any positive or negative changes to the fire building as they happen eliminate any barriers (e.g., out of line-of-sight, in a vehicle, etc.) between the IC and Interior command position. If there are radio transmission and reception complications, then the BC (IC) should use a nearby apparatus mobile radio (Plans position duty), or return to the command vehicle with the Plans position and consider assigning an Operations position at the Portable Command Post. pg. 21 COMMAND VEHICLE 1st Due Eng Eastbound 2nd Due Eng Westbound DIV ISION ‘A’ ‘D ‘B EXPOSURE BUILDING ‘B’ DIVISION ‘C’ 9.0 Offensive Tactics for Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial Building Fires. 9.1 Due to the size and occupancy type of larger such buildings as compared to most single, family,while enroute, the BC (IC) needs to carefully listen for radio transmissions from responding command officers. One of the most important actions of an IC is to assign command officer staff as soon as possible for a working incident before and upon arrival. If necessary, the BC (IC) should request a ‘run down’ from OAK LAWN CENTRAL of responding command officers for assignments. pg. 22 IC Location visible and accessible. DIV ISION ‘A’ DIVISION ‘C’ pg. 23 10.0 Offensive Strategic Command Staff Positions and Communications Flow for Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial Buildings. For Multi-Family, Commercial, & Industrial building fires, it is important for the IC to delegate the operational, tactical priorities to an Operations position allowing the IC to work at a strategic area resource level to support the operational needs. All tactical, Fireground communications then move from the IC to the Operations position. INCIDENT COMMANDER PLANS COMM MABAS IMT SAFETY POSITION (mobile around blg.) OPERATIONS POSITION RIT POSITION (mobile around blg.) OPS PLANS POSITION DIVISION ‘A’ INTERIOR POSITION DIVISION ‘C’ pg. 24 11.0 Recommended Command Assignments for Offensive and Defensive MultiFamily, Commercial,Institutional, & Industrial Building Fires (In recommended order): 1. Incident Commander position. 2. Interior Command position. Upon designation Offensive Operation, the assignment of an Interior position can assume building interior command, control, coordination duties for the IC. 3. Plans command position. Note: At this point the IC has rapidly delegated Interior command operations andthe establishment of the command post with management of main fire channel communications 4. Safety command position. Operates in accordance to the ISO program and certification standards. 5. RIT command position. Immediately prepare RIT resources and firefighter rescue plans. Due to many of the fireground mayday incidents occurring within the first 10-minutes of an incident, the preparation for the management of a ‘Mayday’ is imperative. It must be noted that a ‘Mayday’ incident will immediately divide theoriginal fire incident into two separate incidents which must be managed by two command officers 6. Operations command position. Upon designation of defensive conditions or large multi-family, commercial, institutional, and industrial building fire escalation of the incident to multiple alarms the assignment of an Operations position that can assume operational duties from the IC. Note: The assignment of the RIT position and the Operations position areinterchangeable dependent upon the type of incident. pg. 25 21.0 Defensive Strategic Command Staff Positions & Communications Flow. For multi-Family, commercial, & industrial building fireground operations, it is important for the IC to delegate the operational strategy and tactics to an Operations position allowing the IC to work at a resource level to support the operational needs. All operational communications then move from the IC to the Operations position. INCIDENT COMMANDER PLANS COMM MABAS IMT SAFETY POSITION (mobile around blg.) OPERATIONS POSITION OPS PLANS RIT POSITION (mobile around blg.) DIVISION ‘A’ DIVISION ‘B’ DIVISION ‘C’ DIVISION ‘C’ pg. 26 13.0 Mayday Incidents. (Appendix A: MABAS DIVISION 21 RIT SOG) 13.1 It must be noted that a ‘Mayday’ incident will immediately divide the original fire incident into two separate incidents. The Safety command position should be prepared to assume the role of a Rescue command position in the event of a Mayday. 13.2 The Rescue command position shall assume exterior command operations allowing the RIT position to move into the hazard zone, as needed dependent upon the type of incident. In some cases, the RIT position may be required to enter the interior to lead and manage the ‘Mayday’ incident. INCIDENT COMMANDER PLANS COMM MABAS IMT OPERATIONS POSITION SAFETY POSITION becomes RESCUE POSITION RIT PLANS POSITION OPS PLANS POSITION DIVISION ‘A’ INTERIOR POSITION RIT POSITION MAYDAY DIVISION ‘C pg. 27 14.0 Extrication Incidents. 14.1 Extrication Command Recommended Assignments: 1. Safety command position. Conduct all duties recognized of the Safety position. Mantraps, electrical hazards, fuel leaks, stabilization problems, personnel fatigue, etc. 2. Operations command position. Assume all operational duties from the IC during extended extrications (e.g., industrial entrapment). The Operations position will position at the best point-of-vantage to operate from. In setting up the Tactical Operational Command post, the IC shall assign an Operations Plans position assigned to assist the Operations position and the portable command board. 14.2 As the Engine Company is assigned, when possible, with the responsibility ofscene protection and fire suppression, the truck and/or squad company(s) will be assigned when possible, with the responsibilities of extrication and rescue. It is important for disciplined fire suppression protection operations to be set in place BEFORE any type ofvictim extrication (e.g., vehicular, industrial, escalator / elevator, etc.) to assure the greatest amount of safety for the rescuers and victim(s). 14.2.1 It is important for the truck or squad officer to communicate and coordinate extrication operations with the engine officer. The IC shall assign either the truck or squad officer as the officer-in-charge of the extrication operation. 14.2.2 The truck officer will continuously assess risk levels by monitoring proper use of PPE, scene fire protection, proper use of all tools, traffic control, and any other hazards that arise unique to the incident. 14.2.3 An 1¾” hose line with a combination nozzle set on partial fog and an ABC extinguisher shall be in position and charged anytime the hydraulic tools are in use unless otherwise determined by the incident commander. For incidents with a greater flammable hazard as determined by the engine officer and/or IC may require a positive water source, an additional and/or larger hose line. pg. 28 As the engine positions to block incoming traffic and angle to protect the pump operator, a supply line can also be used on the hydrant if available and needed. SOUTH EAST Engine Co. In this example, facing southbound away from the accident scene allows hose to be taken off the hose bed as needed easily for additional hose lines or supply lines. WEST NORTH Tower Co. Squad Co. pg. 29 SOUTH EAST WEST NORTH Truck Co. Squad Co. Engine Co. Truck Co. Squad Co. Engine Co. pg. 30