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**Updated 09/27/2024 SOP's section 1-3 tactical** **01.01.01** Driving Vehicles "pinged" every 2 min -alert generating criteria: 1.exceeded posted speed limit by 30 or more mph for 2 consecutive pings 2\. exceeded 90mph at anytime 3\. idle for more than 4 hrs 4\. outside of Franklin and cont...

**Updated 09/27/2024 SOP's section 1-3 tactical** **01.01.01** Driving Vehicles "pinged" every 2 min -alert generating criteria: 1.exceeded posted speed limit by 30 or more mph for 2 consecutive pings 2\. exceeded 90mph at anytime 3\. idle for more than 4 hrs 4\. outside of Franklin and contiguous counties -Come to a complete stop for any of the following during emergency or non emergency travel: 1.directed by law enforcement 2.red traffic lights 3\. stop signs 4\. negative right-of-way 5\. blind intersections 6\. when unable to account for all lanes of traffic at an intersection 7\. other intersection hazards are present 8\. stopped school bus with flashing warning lights 9\. all unguarded railroads **01.01.02** Backing Driver and backer must remain in voice and visual contact at all times 1\. stop vehicle immediately if backer is not visible 2\. backer and driver on the same radio frequency 3\. driver must monitor radio transmissions of backer **01.01.06** **Rescue support unit** -Personnel from 5's and 19's or FAO sends next closest -Company that calls for RSU is in charge of replacing absorbent used, from station 4 or logistics **01.02.01** **Radio Procedures** -When initiating 1. 2. 3. -Don't Jump runs unless you are likely the first arriving type of resource **01.02.02** Fireground Communications Fireground bench marks shall be reported via radio: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. **01.02.03** On-scene radio report Initial radio report shall be given in two parts: 1\. 1st report is scene size up and establishing command ("Stand by for 360") 2\. 2nd report is IAP Initial radio report- Part 1: 1\. Company designation 2\. Building description: 3\. Problem description 4\. Name of IC and Command Mode 5\. Location of accountability IAP shall include following information: (Unable to complete 360..announce over the FG talkgroup: 1\. findings from 360 2\. immediate life safety issues and hazards 3\. location of fire 4\. IAP strategy (offensive/defensive/trans) 5\. additional resources **01.02.04** Urgent/MAYDAY Comm - When transmitting an URGENT MESSAGE give- - the situation status - - - - - appropriate recommendations to protect members - MAYDAY MESSAGE: - L.U.N.A.R. - FAO calls for a "Radio Restriction" **01.02.05** Emergency assistance Emergency Banner: hold for 1.5 sec. FAO will transmit "check your display" repeat ONCE then initiate a 10-3 10-57 the FAO will initiate the following: 1\. Immediately notify CPD dispatch of the 10-57 an request an ETA 2\. notify FAO on duty Lt 3\. dispatcher will check on unit the made request every 2 min until incident is deemed "under control" 4\. FAO Lt may send fire apparatus to the scene depending on situation and ETA by CPD 5\. Ballistic vests 10-3 the FAO will initiate the following: 1\. Immediately notify CPD of the 10-3 and request ETA for CPD 2\. notify the on duty FAO Lt 3\. send the 2 closest fire apparatus (ENG or LADR), a trans vehicle, and an EMSO. Guided by the first-in officers decisions. 4\. ES2 will also be notified 5\. Radio restriction tone -- tone repeats every 10 seconds -- stay off channel **01.03.01** **I/C Responsibilities** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. \- Investigator required 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. **01.03.03** Command Responsibilities IC is responsible for the following: 1\. assumes effective *[**command**]* post 2\. calls on the scene, transmits *[**initial radio report**]* and size up 3\. ***[working incident]*** is defined as "an emergency situation that requires multiple resources to achieve situation contained. 4\. assesses ***[incident priorities]*** 5\. determines incident ***[strategic goals]*** and tact objectives 6\. develops and implements ***[IAP]*** 7\. develops incident ***[command structure]*** appropriate for incident. 8\. assess ***[resource needs]*** and orders 9\. coordinates all ***[emergency activities]*** 10\. ***[serves as SO]*** until these duties are assumed or reassigned 11\. ***[coordinates]*** activities of ***[outside agencies]*** 12\. ***[returns companies]*** to service. **01.03.04** Establishing Command. Fixed command is desirable. Mobil command is utilized in situations when the officer needs to accompany their crew in order to investigate. Mobile command reserved for following situations: 1\. ***["nothing showing"]***- investigation mode 2\. situations likely to be ***[contained quickly]*** with few resources 3\. awaiting arrival of next officer after ***[PASSING command]*** Mobile command CONCLUDED with one of the following situations 1\. situation ***[quickly stabilized]*** during initial investigation. 2\. investigation reveals ***[no need for additional resources]*** 3\. ***[situation contained]*** 4\. command is ***[TRANSFERRED]*** When mobile command is established and investigation indicates long term involvement, company officer should consider one of the following: 1\. PASS command to another company not operating in hazard zone 2\. assign command of his/her company to a another company or officer and establish a fixed command. Passing command should be considered at incidents requiring immediate action of the 1st arriving officer in order to stabilize the situation. - may be based on staffing or experience factors -where the actions of the initial officer are likely to improve the outcomes of the incident (life safety or incident stabilization). -Passing command not to be confused with TRANSFER command. - Command can be passed only ONCE - After command is passed- officer assuming command will obtain a C.A.N. report and transmit a PROGRESS REPORT. **01.03.05** Transfer of command Transfer of command should take place at the command post of via radio, shall include a transfer of command brief. Transfer of command brief shall include the following: 1\. incident ***[priorities and goals]*** 2\. tactical objectives that have ***[been assigned]*** and that ***[need assigned]*** 3\. tact objectives that have ***[been achieved]***. After transfer of command, officer assuming, shall broadcast a STATUS REPORT via radio. \- Broadcast on the primary FG talk group or ALL-CALL if more than one is being used. **01.03.07** Groups and divisions These supervisory levels are added to help the span of control at an incident: 1\. ***[Divisions]*** are used to divide an incident ***[geographically]*** 2\. ***[Groups]*** are used to describe ***[functional operation]*** 3\. ***[Branches]*** (geographical or functional) are used when the number of divs or groups exceed the span of control. Divs and groups affect the following 3 significant management principles 1\. reduce/solve span of control problems 2\. provide coordination with a designated area 3\. provide accountability of div or group personnel IC will provide each DIV or GROUP with the following info (3 items): 1\. Radio designation 2\. Three T's \- Team \- Task \- Talkgroup **01.03.17** 360 size up 360 size up should determine the following by the officer making the size up 1\. location of trapped victims 2\. location and volume of fire 3\. smoke conditions 4\. location of entry and egress points 5\. vent openings and flow path ID 6\. basement? involved? 7\. other hazards **01.03.18** Size up factors Three basic sources for size up information 1\. ***[pre planning]***- gained by inspections and general familiarization activities 2\. ***[visual info]***- gained by looking at the structure from the exterior 3\. ***[reconnaissance]***- gained by sending someone to check it out Following factors are to be evaluated by the IC during a size up 1\. ***[Building]*** construction type, size, interior arrangement, age, condition, value, compartment/separation, vertical/horizontal openings, utility characteristics, concealed spaces, exterior access, effect fire has had on the structure to this point, time projection on continuing fire effect. 2\. ***[Fire]*** size, extent, location, stage, vent limited?, vent openings and flow path, direction of travel, type and amount of material involved, type and amount of material left to burn, smoke volume/velocity/density/color, how long has it been burning 3\. ***[Occupancy]*** specific occupancy, type-group, value characteristics associated, fire load, status/open/closed/vacant, type of contents, time of day, property conservation profile 4\. ***[Life hazards]*** number of occupants, location of occupants, condition of occupants, incapacities of occupants, commitment required for search and rescue, fire control required for search and rescue, need for EMS, time estimate of fire effect on victims, exposure of spectators, hazards to fire personnel, access rescue forces have to victims, characteristics of escape routes. 5\. ***[Exposures]*** access/arrangement/and distance of external exposures, access/arrangement/and nature of internal exposures, combustibility of exposures, direction of fire spread 6\. ***[Resources]*** personnel and equipment on scene, personnel and equipment responding, personnel and equipment available in reserve, estimate of response time for personnel and equipment, condition of personnel and equipment, capabilities of personnel, capability of commanders, capability and limits of apparatus, number and location of hydrants, supplemental water sources, adequacy of water supply, built in private fire protections, outside agency resources. 7\. ***[Other factors]*** time of day, day of week, season, special hazards by virtue of holidays special events, weather, traffic, social conditions, obstructions to operations, limitations on apparatus movement and use. **01.03.19** Incident priorities Objectives for each priority are defined by the following benchmarks 1\. life safety/rescue: ***["primary search all clear"]*** 2\. incident stabilization: ***["situation contained"]*** -Command structure must match complexity of incident not SIZE 3\. property conservation: ***[salvage and overhaul]*** -No incident can be considered successfully managed if property conservation is not given proper consideration **01.03.20** Rescue factors - Basic rescue decision: "remove fire from victims or remove victims from fire" - Most urgent reason for additional resources...LIFE SAFETY Ic must consider the following with rescue 1\. number, location, and condition fo victims 2\. effect fire has on victims 3\. capability of the control forces to enter the building Rescue efforts should be extended in the following order: 1\. most severely threatened 2\. largest number 3\. remainder of the fire 4\. exposed areas - Initial attack efforts must be directed toward supporting rescue efforts: Hose line placement must be placed in a manner to - Control interior access - Confine fire - Protect escape **01.03.21** ALL CLEAR - Primary search in all involved and exposed structures that can be entered. - IC must structure initial ops around completion of a primary search - TIME- critical factor for primary - THOROUGHNESS- critical factor for secondary - Smoke or fire showing: fire control efforts and rescue efforts must be extended SIMULTANEOUSLY - Fully involved: transmit "will not have an ALL CLEAR on the structure" - SECONDARY SEARCHES: conducted on all non-fire incidents - HZMT - Airplane - Bus - or Auto accidents with ejection **01.03.22** Fire control strategy During emergency ops, risk analysis shall be utilized 1\. activities that present a significant risk to the safety of members shall be limited to situations where there is a potential to save a life 2\. activities that are employed to protect property shall be recognized as inherent risks to the safety of members, actions shall be taken to reduce or avoid these risks. 3\. no risk to the safety of member shall be acceptable when there is no possibility to save lives or property. 4\. in situations where the risk to members is excessive, activities shall be limited to defensive. The appropriate fire control strategy shall be selected after considering the following factors: 1\. Extent and location of fire 2\. Structural conditions 3\. Entry capabilities 4\. Fire dynamics 5\. Impact on vent and fire flow path 6\. Survival profile of victims 7\. Resources Fire control strategies 1\. offensive 2\. defensive Normal steps taken in an ***[offensive]*** attack: 1\. establish command 2\. initiate primary search 3\. first line-fast aggressive 4\. provide supportive activities 5\. second line- back up and protect egress 6\. quickly evaluate effectiveness Normal steps taken in a ***[defensive]*** attack: 1\. establish command 2\. eval fire spread/ write off 3\. establish collapse zones 4\. ID tactical positionsΛ 5\. prioritize streams 6\. provide big, well placed water 7\. determination of additional resources 8\. surround and drown. **01.03.23** Offensive ops IC should develop a clear IAP that should include: 1\. fire attack plan 2\. search plan 3\. coordination of tactics **01.03.24** Defensive ops Defensive ops fall under two categories: 1\. defensive from onset- -structures with ***[advance fire showing]*** without the potential of savable victims -structures ***[low probability of extinguishment]*** in a salvageable condition \- ***[low value and/or high risk]*** with advance fire conditions and low life hazard 2\. offensive ops that transitions into defensive ops: \- an offensive fire attack that is not making progress \- lack of on scene resources \- Announcement made over the ALL-CALL Talkgroup. \- Call for PAR \- Withdraw and reposition: Adjust hose lines to protect exposures \- Primary goal LIFE SAFETY \- Secondary goal EXPOSURE PROTECTION \- Once exposures are protected streams can attack main body of fire **01.03.25** Property conservation Property conservation initiated when fire suppression activities have stopped-move to loss prevention activities. 1\. ***[Evaluating damage]*** to overall fire area 2\. ***[Evaluate salvage]*** value of various area 3\. ***[Determine manpower]*** and equipment needed 4\. ***[Commenting]*** the ***[required companies]*** to salvage functions 5\. ***[Redirecting hose lines]*** from fire control to salvage. **01.03.26** Fire stream management Following items relate directly to effectiveness of hose lines: 1\. size 2\. placement 3\. speed 4\. mobility 5\. supply **01.03.27** Vent factors Vent factors that affect fire growth and development: 1\. wind speed and direction 2\. other vent openings 3\. progress of fire attack Principles of flow path: 1\. ***enlarging or creating openings*** will result in fire growth and spread 2\. ***interrupting the flow path*** by limiting or controlling openings can limit fire growth. 3\. ***controlling the door***-keeping doors closed limits the oxygen feeding the fire. 4\. ***exhaust portion of the flow path***-between where the fire is and the direction of travel is in high hazard zone 5\. ***controlling the flow path*** improves victim survivability - Fire showing does not mean it is adequately vented - Horizontal vent should be coordination with fire attack: openings controlled until "water on the fire" benchmark - Vertical vent is the ***[MOST]*** effective type of natural ventilation - Vertical vent must be coordinated with IC and fire attack - Personnel shall NOT operate over the top of a truss roof system that has been impacted by fire UNLESS an inspection of the truss loft has been performed. - - - - - - - **01.03.28** **Forcible Entry** Check for Rapid Key entry system Fire - - - Medical - - - Service run / vehicle lockout - **01.03.29** Additional resources Additional resources should be requested for the following situations: 1\. the number, location, and condition of actual victims exceeds the rescue/removal/ capabilities of companies on scene 2\. evidence of significant fire and companies are unable to determine location and extent 3\. conditions become more severe or situation deteriorates significantly 4\. all companies have been committed and the incident is not controlled 5\. command runs out of critical resources 6\. incident becomes so complex that IC can no longer control without larger command structure 7\. an actual or potential situation exists and the property protection demand exceeds the fire control capabilities of available resources 8\. companies cannot effectively perform early salvage ops 9\. weather and fatigue factor in for additional manpower 10\. use of SCBAs requires additional manpower for overhaul 11\. IC instinctively feels the need to call for additional resources 01.03.30 Code one Fire deaths -- require Bn Chief and investigater **01.05.02** Structural damage Notify BZS if suspected or potential non-emergent or emergent hazards exist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Emergent Hazard -- on scene I/C shall request immediate response of BZS - - - - - - Non Emergent Hazard - **01.05.03** Hydrant flowing Hydrant flowing response 1\. be a service run 2\. officer in charge of the station shall elect any apparatus to shut off the hydrant 3\. responding company shall be assigned to 10ALPHA- monitor 10FIRE 4\. may be upgraded to an emergency at the discretion of the FAO 5\. encounter hostile environment- back out and wait for CPD to secure the scene consider 10-3 10-57 6\. response to hydrant MORE THAN ONCE begins process for hydrant lock - Situations where hydrant cannot be shut off and water dept is delayed: request CPD standby - contact FAO for CPD on multiple responses to same hydrant/area **01.05.04** Red Cross service Contact the red cross for the following situations: 1\. dwelling unit is **damaged** to the extent it is **uninhabitable** 2\. **noticeable damage** or loss 3\. **death** or injury with or without transport 4\. resident exhibits emotional **distress** 5\. resident reports loss of **medicine** or durable medical goods 6\. children, elderly, or person with **disability** living in the home 7\. structure houses **multiple** residents 8\. utilities have been **disconnected** 9\. resident asks for "Red Cross" Do not contact when: 1\. damage is minimal, no disruption to daily routine 2\. result of maintenance problem- sewage, water pipe leak, gas leak 01.05.05 Health Department Notification Non reportable fire if extinguished with simple device ( wet towel / lid ) All other fires must be reported Duty to report contaminated food exists **01.07.03** P-400 gas meter Gas meters are carried by 1\. engines 2\. ladders 3\. rescues 4\. hazmat4 5\. SO 6\. bomb squad - Replace batteries at 4.8 volts Alarms: 1\. O2 deficient alarm is 19.5% - must wear an SCBA 2\. O2 enriched alarm is 23.5% - danger is explosion. entry for victim rescue only. Lower explosive limit (LEL)- present when gases are flammable or explosive. \- alarm is set at 10% of the LEL. \- must wear structural firefighting protective gear \- or must wear HZMT flash protection 1\. Carbon Monoxide (CO) CO alarm point is 35ppm. Don supplied air respirator. IC determine the reason for increase CO. -chemicals such as ***[hydrogen]***, ***[argon]***, and/or ***[ethylene]*** can cause false or inaccurate reading 2\. Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) H2S alarm is set at 10ppm. -Don structural firefighting gear and SCBA. \- or don HZMT flash suit organic chems that is decaying can produce hydrogen sulfide. (Rotten egg oder) 3\. Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) HCN low alarm is set at 4.7ppm. wool, silk, cotton, nylon, plastics, polymers, foam, melamine, polyacrylonitriles, and synthetic rubber produce HCN when burning. \- 35 times more toxic than CO. \- Don firefighting protective clothing or HZMT flash suit \- Extremely flammable and has the potential to explode when exposed to heat. \- Targets the heart and brain \- Anytime the monitor alarms and no reasonable cause is determined: Consider requesting HZMT response **RUN TYPES FOR P-400** 1\. GAS LEAK 2\. CO 3\. FOREIGN ODER 4\. CONFINED SPACE 5\. HAZMAT 6\. FIRES (OVERHAUL) 7\. (Stairwell support- high rise) **02.01.01** Accountability PAT tags contain name and ID 1\. firefighters- 4 yellow, black print 2\. Lt- 4 red, white print 3\. Capt- 3 red, white print, 1 black, white print 4\. CHF- 3 black, white print 5\. SO- 4 green, white print Small status boards- 12x8- 4 front 4 back -- on all aparatus Large status boards- 12x24- 12 front 12 back -- B/C Accountability taken by the first arriving company to each side of the incident- if the company is not an engine company, the first arriving engine company will assume responsibility once arrived. Only ONE accountability location for each point of entry Level 1 account- Any single company response - Driver assumes accountability responsibilities Level 2 account- Multiple company response- all companies shall leave 1 passport in the vehicle and 1 passport on the status board of designated accountability location. Responsibility of Division / Group Supervisor Level 3 account- High rise response- all companies report with both SSB and 2 passports- 2 accountability locations 1\. Lobby control account 2\. Forward account Lobby control- 1st company to arrive place small status board in the lobby. all following companies place passport at lobby Forward accout- located at least one floor below hazard zone. hazard zone defined as fire floor and all subsequent floors above. -second engine assigned to Fire Attack Group shall bring their SSB to the forward account point near the standpipe. PAR- visual or verbal. report PAR to IC on all small incidents Initiate a PAR in the following situations: 1\. any report of missing or trapped fireman 2\. any change from offensive to defensive 3\. any sudden hazardous event at the incident- collapse, flash 4\. at least every 30 min 5\. at a report of situation contained 6\. any time the IC or SO feels necessary. Lost, missing or trapped firefighter. 1\. request the next great alarm 2\. a PAR of all companies assigned to hazard zone 3\. send the RIT to the last reported working area of the lost of trapped firefighter 4\. adjust on scene priority to search and rescue effort 5\. move operating companies not involved in the rescue to the appropriate "CHANGE" talk group. 6\. accountability terminated after situation contained via IC determination **02.01.03** RIT company -Compliance with this procedure require at minimum of 4 FIREFIGHTERS present prior to any IDLH atmosphere. - two IN and two OUT. The TWO OUT present as assistance for the IN firefighters. The OUT firefighters or standby, are responsible for maintaining constant awareness of the 2 IN firefighters. 1 of the OUT members must remain in ***[visual]***, ***[voice]***, ***[radio]*** or ***[signal line]*** contact with crew operating in the IDLH atmos. - Standby members responsible for maintaining: - number - locaiton - function - time of entry - identity - one of the standby members shall be permitted to perform other functions such as apparatus operator or IC. - 2 IN 2 OUT exception- known life hazard where immediate action could prevent loss of life. RIT- staffed by minimum 2 companies \- If 4 FFs are not initially present other activities that may be performed: \- Exterior, Transitional attack \- Exposure protection \- Equipment setup \- Water supply \- Strech and charge attack line RIT Super- 1\. Operate as SO until relieved 2\. Perform 360 3\. Monitor all talk groups 4\. Review accountability Equipment: Residential 1\. 200' rope 2\. chain saw and circular saw with metal blade ***3. attic ladder*** 4\. RIT pack 5\. 2 TICs 6\. hand tools 7\. charged line Commercial 1\. 200' search rope 2\. chain saw and circular saw with metal blade 3\. 2 TICs ***4. hand tools, rabbit tool, battering ram*** ***5. stokes basket*** 6\. RIT pack 7\. charged hose line powered equipment shall be started and brought to operating temp while staging. **02.01.04** **Emergency Evacuation** Do not remain in hazard zone to reposition lines/ retrieve equipment Urgent Message - - - Airhorn blast -- 10 second blast, 5 seconds silence, another 10 seconds blast PAR performed after **02.01.06** Urgent/Mayday communications Procedures for use of an urgent message are as follows: 1\. member will call "urgent" on the foreground or tac channel that is being operated. Give the situation and appropriate recommendation to protect members. 2\. FAO will repeat the message over the "ALL CALL" and notify IC and/or SO from which channel the transmission was given 3\. IC or SO will contact member making transmission and gather more information 4\. radio trans should be reduced as much as possible. Procedures for use of a MAYDAY message are as follows: 1\. member will transmit "MAYDAY" followed by LUNAR 2\. FAO will repeat the message twice, notify IC or SO of the unit ID and talk group which message originated. 3\. IC or SO then make arrangements for removal of member 4\. after message is received, the affected talk group will only be used by IC, SO, or RIT commander, in addition to the member who initiated MAYDAY. 5\. accountability should be maintained, use RIT crews **02.01.08** Rehab functions A REHAB group will be initiated under the following circumstances: 1\. request of IC 2\. request of SO 3\. 2nd alarm or higher incidents 4\. all working HAZMAT incidents where entry will be made. Rehab group will report directly to SO or IC if SO is no available. supervisor will be 2nd EMSO or any member directed by IC. at least 1 trans vehicle staffed with 2 medics 8oz of water given to each member entering rehab. No other drinks given until 8 oz of water drank. food will be provided for all incidents lasting longer than 4hrs, or during normal mealtime hours Members shall be sent to rehab after: 1\. used 2 consecutive SCBA cylinders until yellow 50% LED activates 2\. have used 75% or greater of one SCBA cylinder 3\. have worked for 45 min 4\. rest periods will be no less than 10 min 5\. monitor BP, pulse, pulse ox, temp, EKG if necessary **02.02.01** Staging levels 1. Prevents apparatus congestion 2. Allow time for IC to evaluate conditions 3. Places apparatus in uncommitted location 4. Produces more effective communication by reducing radio traffic Staging level 1: multiple company responses on 1st alarm Staging level 2: greater alarm responses, large, complex type incidents that require an on scene reserve of companies in a formal staging area. level 2 requires staging area manager **02.02.02** **Staging level 1 -- "A" Assignments** 1^st^ engine -- fire attack 1^st^ ladder -- front structure 2^nd^ engine -- hydrant supply 1^st^ rescue / B/C -- close to structure without interfering with incoming companies 1^st^ medic -- if no immediate victims, don full ppe 2^nd^ medic -- victim care, rehab, care of firefighting crew All other companies stage for further direction of I/C **02.02.03** Fire response assignment response- 3 Eng, 2 Lad, 1 Res, 1 Med, 1 Bn IC- - set up command, - announce command local, - develop IAP. - should include either an investigation plan - or a fire attack and search plan Level 1 nothing showing/Invest: 1\. 1st Eng and 1st Lad invest- residential and large commercial. Large commercial send 1 to annunciator. 2\. Smoke encountered- officer direct teams of 2 people to search area. 1 company in place to fight fire if encountered. 3\. companies not assigned to initial invest- stage in place best able to deploy if needed. 4\. 2nd Eng stage with crew intact at hydrant. Level 1 smoke or fire showing: ***[1st Eng-]*** 1\. 1st Eng responsible for fire attack- deploy to the quickest most direct attack on fire. 2\. large buildings/multiple floors- proceed to floor below fire floor. 3\. Fire is above ***[3rd]*** floor with a known standpipe, first eng may be used to lay lines to standpipe. ***[1st Lad-]*** 1\. Proceed to best place to provide: rescue, vent, roof access, fire control ***[2nd Eng-]*** 1\. Establish water supply to first Eng or sprinkler system 2\. back up line ***[2nd Lad-]*** position themselves to the rear. Be able to position aerial as needed without delay. ***[3rd Eng-]*** 1\. RIT group 2\. officer should attempt 360 of structure 3\. review PAR 4\. function as SO until relieved by SO2 5\. Monitor talk groups 6\. crew stretch charged hose line ***[Rescue-]*** 1\. search and rescue 2\. utilities ***[BC-]*** 1\. assume command 2\. if preceded, take command via transfer of command. give status report. 3\. monitor B\#FG and B\#IC ***[Medic]***- 1\. prepare for victim care or injured personnel. 2\. if no victims or injuries, 1st medic don PPE and assist with firefighting duties. 3\. If victim care is needed prior to arrival of 2nd medic, 1st medic will cease firefighting duties and proceed with victim care Working fire- FAO- dispatch an additional Eng, Lad, Med, BC, EMSO, SO2. ***[4th Eng]***- 1\. stage 200' at a safe distance from the incident. 2\. get assignment from IC ***[3rd Lad]*** 1.RIT ***[2nd Med-]*** 1\. PT care ***[2nd BC]***- 1\. opposite side of the structure 2\. consider Div or Group super ***[EMSO-]*** 1\. stand by with 2nd Med. 2\. if needed EMS group supervisor. ***[SO2-]*** 1\. monitor all on scene safety Additional alarms- ES2 dispatched. ES2 assumes command. all multiple alarms automatic Level 2 staging procedure. **02.02.04** Fire alarm response Fire alarm A- 1 ENG, 1 LAD- include: double and single family residence, small apartment buildings, strip malls, and small mercantile. Fire alarm B- 1 ENG, 1 LAD, 1 BC high life occupancies include: multi family apartments, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes, big box stores, warehouses, schools, churches, large manufacturing facilities Fire alarm high rise- 2 ENG, 1 LAD, 1 BC commercial or residential occupancies greater than 6 stories. Level 2: Multiple alarms. 1st arriving CFD ENG officer will assume staging area manager. Staging area manager shall notify IC on the B\#IC talkgroup, hold all communication with IC on B\#IC talk group. Companies in staging shall communicate with staging area manager on B\#STG. Staging area manager will notify IC (unless otherwise directed) when resources fall below 2 ENG and 1 LAD. When requested, STG MGR will assign company to report to specific DIV/Group telling them local, talkgoroup, and supervisor. **02.02.05** **Staging level II** - - **02.02.06** Staging Area Manager (SAM) - SAM will be 1st arriving ENG officer to the staging area. If proceeded by a ladder, ENG officer will assume once arrived. - Comm between IC and SAM will be on BN\#IC - Companies that arrived will remain by their apparatus - crew intact - warning lights off - When requested, SAM will assign companies to report to DIV or GRP telling them: - Location - Talkgroup - Supervisor - Maintain a list of companies available - Notify IC when depleted down to 2 ENG, 1 LAD - Acknowledge arrival of medics with the FAO - EMSO assist with organizing EMS **02.03.01** Residential fires- single double RECEO VS (in order of priority below) **R**- rescue, primary concern. hose crews position to protect rescue efforts **E**- exposure, protect internal or external **C**- confinement, contain fire to area of building **E**- extinguishment **O**- overhaul, search for hidden fire, check for extension **VS**- vent and salvage OPS- fire attack- suppression device determined by officer in charge \- back up lines- asap \- supply lines- laid and charged whenever interior crew suspected to use more than 25% of vehicles tank. \- Residential- 5" \- 3" refilling tank, maintain water supply for overhaul \- ground ladders- to be thrown whenever building has floors above ground level and whenever companies are on the roof. **02.03.02** Transitional attack - Should be initiated on structure fires that have fire venting from openings that are "readily accessible" upon arrival. - Immediately following a knockdown an interior attack should be conducted - Consider keeping the exterior line line in place **02.03.03** Basement fires Once known, should be announced over the BN\#FG and the attack strategy. \- TIC use to determine location of fire \- if heavy smoke and fire conditions present upon arrival, implement tactics that DO NOT place firefighters above the involved area of basement prior to application of water on fire. \- If a basement fire is suspected after 360, a transitional attack shall be attempted. \- transition line shall be maintained at vent opening, while a second line is stretched to the seat of the fire. \- No fire visible from exterior - basement exterior access is available - attack shall be made from exterior access \- No fire visible - No exterior access - Initiate interior attack via closest door to the basement steps. (Consider cellar nozzle or piercing) \- charged hoseline must be in place prior to entry of any basement fire **02.03.04** High Rise Response Fire alarm- Nothing showing (Level 1 STG) 1\. Investigation group will be 1 ENG 1 LAD 2\. 2nd ENG stage at FDC 3\. 2nd ENG crew report to lobby with equipment and initiate lobby control Smoke/Fire showing 1\. IC upgrade to High Rise Fire assign 2\. Investigation group becomes FIRE ATTACK GROUP- floor below fire 3\. 2nd ENG crew report to FIRE ATTACK GROUP 4\. 2nd ENG Oper coordinate with 1st ENG Oper for water supply Fire response- 4 ENG, 2 LAD, 1 RES, 2BC, 1 MED, 1 EMSO Report of a fire- all companies bring 2 passports, small status board to reporting local- Level 3 account procedure ***[1st ENG]***- 1\. report to lobby, establish fire attack group 2\. 1st ENG op and 2nd ENG op shall coordinate water supply. if equip with 2 stage, pump in PRESSURE mode. ***[1st LAD]***- 1\. fire attack group ***[2nd ENG]***- 1\. fire attack ***[3rd ENG]***- 1\. Lobby control- locate initial accountability 2\. obtain large status board for lobby account ***[4th ENG]***- 1\. proceed to floor below fire, form RIT 2\. RIT bag 3\. 200 Rope 4\. Hand tools 5\. High Rise pack 150' ***[2nd LAD/RES-]*** 1\. upper search/evac USE group. ***[1st MED]***- assist with lobby control. ***[2nd BC]***- report with full PPE an SCBA and be prepared to operate in a forward area. (Operations Section Chf) Working fire response- 2 ENG, 2 LAD, 1 BC, 1 MED, 1 EMSO, ES2, ISU19, Command 18, SO2 **02.03.04.01** High rise command functions Exterior command is desirable Command 18 should be requested 2^nd^ Alarm strongly considered IC responsible for 8 actions: 1\. develop IAP 2\. determine overall strategy 3\. Establish goals and objectives 4\. status reports and benchmark completions 5\. request appropriate resources 6\. demobilize units after situation contained 7\. overall safety 8 PAR Emphasis placed on fire attack group, lobby control, and USE group IC should consider establishing the following organizational group structure at high rise incident: 1\. F -fire attack 2\. L -lobby control 3\. S -systems group 4\. USE group 5\. RIT 6\. R -resource group 7\. M -med 8\. V -vent 9\. U -utilities/ salvage group 10\. S -stairwell support 11\. R -rehab 12\. D -divisions Communications within the building should be established in this order or priority: 1\. radios using TAC channels 2\. DIRECT A B C 3\. building hand held phones 4\. other means of comm **02.03.04.02** Fire attack group - Engine company officer as fire attack supervisor - determine fire floor - designate and announce attack stairwell and evac stairwell Three objectives are as follows: 1\. place an attack line in service 2\. rescue occupants near seat of fire 3\. recon fire area 2 things each engine company will bring: 1\. high rise pack- 150' 2.5" hose with 1 1/4 to 1 1/8 stacked 2\. high rise kit- Ladder company shall bring: 1\. forcible entry tools including hydraulic 2\. 200' rope 3\. water can 4\. pike pole 5 firefighters to consist of hose line crew: 1\. nozzle man 2\. fire attack super 3\. backup 4\. door 5\. control- monitor pressures on the inline and moves hose from floor below to fire floor. PRV- adjust -- if non adjustable PRV found, I/C must be notified PRD- disconnect **02.03.04.03** Lobby control/system group 3rd ENG and 1st MED to arrive- ***[6 functions]*** 1\. bring small status board. obtain a large account board 2\. maintain activity log consider using the form ICS 214 to record designations and assignments of crews 3\. Obtain elevator keys and stairwell keys 4\. Recall elevators and locate stairwells 5\. Assign firefighters to operate elevator in fire service mode 6\. locate fire control station System control functions 7- 1\. contact building engineer 2\. control building communication system 3\. assign firefighter to check and operate fire pump 4\. locate elevator control room 5\. HVAC system 6\. Electrical system 7\. maintain an activity log **02.03.04.04** USE GROUP- upper search and rescue- evac 2nd LAD and 1st RES Tools: 1\. 200' rope 2\. TIC 3\. Rabit 4\. Forceable entry tools 5\. Water can Priority of the search and evac should be: 1\. attack stairwell 2\. evac stairwell 3\. floor above fire 4\. top floor 5\. elevators 6\. other areas victims found shall be moved to CCP- casualty collection point. - Occupant evac should be accomplished with use of in house public address system - Evac only those floors in immediate danger or those affected by smoke **02.03.04.05** High rise resource 2 floors below- maintain appropriate equipment levels SCBAs Hose and standpipe kits hand tools RIT packs rope lights and fans - Resource Group Super- determines appropriate equipment levels - Operations Section Chf- determines manpower **02.03.04.06** High rise stairwell support Responsible for moving equipment from lobby to resource support floor. \- at least one company to gather equipment \- at least one company to receive at resource level \- at least 1 firefighter for every two floors continuous CO monitoring shall take place wherever companies are operating without SCBA - PPE appropriate - Helmet - tennis shoes - Gloves **02.03.04.07** High rise vent group Effective vent shall be dependent on the following factors: 1\. location of fire and smoke conditions 2\. building and fire floor layout 3\. wind velocity and directions 4\. accessible horizontal and vertical openings 5\. Smoke stratification and stack effect 6\. CO levels on upper floors HVAC system should be used for initial ventilation, use building engineer or maintenance breaking windows on upper floors should be avoided, if need be coordinate with IC on the ground. **02.03.04.08** high rise rehab considered at any working high rise incident where members are engaged in ops for more than ONE SCBA. located AT LEAST TWO floors below. Supervisor is the 2nd EMSO **02.03.04.09** High rise MEDICAL Established when the medical needs of triage, treatment, transport exceed the span of control of the IC. CCP- causality collection point AT LEAST two floors below fire floor. Move victims to ground level where another triage and treatment area is set up. **02.03.05** **ALS Response** 1 engine 1 medic Paramedic / EMSO incharge of pt care Engine officer in charge of scene safety **02.03.06** **BLS response** 1 medic **02.03.07** Boat Runs "A" response- minimum response for any boat run "B" response- when additional manpower is needed. -Delta P -- most hazardous, differential of pressures, ex, dam, sewer system or culvert drain -Moving water -- any water moving greater than 1 knot = 1.15 mph -Connector boats best use for DIVE OPS -PPE required -- type 5 pfd, cutting tool, water rescue helmet, safety glasses, gloves, dry suit, boots, throw bag, chem light stick -ICE use ICE suit, not used for moving wader -Shore based personnel operating within 15 feet of water shall wear PFD, helmet, glasses, gloves and throw bag. NO TURNOUT GEAR BC- oversee and direct all ops EMSO- opposite sides of the water- responsible for all aspects of PT care ENG- direct boat and rescue ops under the command of the BC RES- opposite sides of body of water, at launch site MED- placement able to respond in the most efficient manner to all areas LAD- major function is lighting Boat- crew consist of 1 IC rescue, another person of same rescue, 1 person familiar with that boats contents, at least one member needs to be a paramedic. no more than 2 members should occupy boat during a rescue op. **02.03.08** Bomb Squad response Arrival of 1st company \- set up IC at least 300' feet from location of suspected device. preferably behind shielding. \- radio report and direct incoming companies \- do not touch, move, or disturb device \- evac area \- set up hazard zone perimeter- 300' \- support bomb squad ENG company shall be in position to lay hose line. MED shall be dedicated to EMS for bomb squad only- additional EMS at discretion of IC. -No pagers, radios or cell phones in hazard zone Information obtained and given to bomb squad if possible- 1\. exact location of suspected device 2\. description of suspected device 3\. site and floor layout 4\. location and persons who have not been evac'd **02.03.09** **Carbon Monoxide Alarms** -15 ppm -- 35 ppm above normal Ventilate area until below 15 ppm Suggest against re entry but occupant may -greater than 35ppm Dangerous Occupant must leave immediately No re entry until less than 35 ppm -never indicate detector has malfunctioned -never guarantee safety -never use gas powered fans to ventilate **02.03.10** Dumpster Fires - Establish command - Size up situation - Give initial radio report - Allocate resources Position apparatus: - Minimum 50' - Uphill, upwind - Pump panel away - All personnel, including PO, shall be in full PPE - Minimum of 2 working around fire shall be in SCBA **02.03.11** Elevator use Do not use elevators if: 1\. fire is on 5th floor or below 2\. not dressed in full PPE, including SCBA 3\. do not have forcible entry tool, service key, radio 4\. elevator is not in fire service mode 5\. smoke or water is visible in the shaft way 6\. elevator operates erratically 7\. more than 6 members If a bank of elevators serves the fire floor DO NOT USE if another bank terminates within five floors of the fire floor. **02.03.12** Fuel spills/small hazmat spills Spills in quantities less than 25 gallons that do not enter a waterway, body of water, drainage ditch, or storm sewer. 1\. confine fluid, using dam or dike 2\. use absorbent to soak up, DO NOT FLUSH WITH WATER (Except in life safety). 3\. trailing spills, use absorbent, let traffic disperse absorbent. vehicle accidents wrecker driver is responsible for debris and absorbent clean up. Spills OVER 25 GALLONS, or any quantity that enters a waterway, body of water, storm sewer, drainage ditch- call OHIO EPA, MIKE DALTON, and FRANKLIN COUNTY EMA. Release from underground storage tank- BUREAU OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. **02.03.13** Gas Leak response IC (BC) shall set up at least 200' upwind \- total number of personnel involved in investigation \- contact gas company \- Arrival of 1st ENG and LAD companies. -officer shall take command a safe distance away. Give a staging area -Investigation will be done by at least 2 firefighter in full PPE SCBA. have walkie talkie. \- lay hoselines for safety. \- avoid shutting off gas to whole structure if able, shut off at appliance (inline). \- Be aware of ignition sources \- all other companies arriving stage at least 200' away. **02.03.14** Vehicle accident response Vehicle accidents will fall under one of the following: VA with injury: 1 ENG 1 MED VA with entrapment or high risk : 1 ENG, 1 EXTR COMP, 1 MED, 1 EMSO, 1 CFD RES High risk incidents may include: elevation change greater than 15', high speed, multiple vic, heavy vehicles. UPGRADES: -extrication with multiple hydraulic tools operating simultaneously: upgrade to high risk \- extrication requiring use of stabilization equipment exclusive to step chocks: upgrade to high risk. \- 3 or more medic vehicles assigned: dispatch EMS10 Command will be established on all auto accidents 1st arriving officer assume command declare working incident request additional specific resources. Upon arrival EMSO will be in charge of all aspects of PT care. ENG company responsibilities \- not in turnout gear- wear reflective vests. \- protection of all fire and civilian personnel on scene. \- extending hose lines and extinguishers \- at least 2 people in full PPE \- search scene for additional victims \- supporting medics and rescue efforts \- notify FAO to notify law enforcement for traffic control \- Use of safety lanes on either side if able \- full or partial reopening of road. RES company responsibilities determine victims survivability securing rescue area containing or stopping fuel release packaging, treatment, and protection of victims prior to extrication. **02.03.15** **Vehicle Fire** First Arriving Establish command Size up Initial radio report Allocate resources Apparatus 50 feet from fire Upwind and uphill Infront of vehicle if possible Pump panel facing away All personnel shall wear full PPE including operator 1 ½ attack line or larger Always disconnect negative terminal on car batteries first **02.03.16** Vacant Structure Shall be considered vacant if: 1\. - not being used for its designed purpose, \- absent of permanent occupant, \- presently unoccupied. 2\. has been ID'd by the Fire Division and/or Columbus Building Dept and/or Code Enforcement Div. as a vacant...using the above criteria. ***[2 types of markings for vacant structures as follows:]*** 1\. Vacant with ***[MINOR]*** structural compromise- interior/offensive ops can be conducted only after exam and with ***[extreme caution]***. structure is marked with one single diagonal line within a square. \- If offensive ops is taking place the following should be considered: \- vent shall be coordinated with fire attack \- two means of egress maintained on every floor \- ID hazards shall be comm to all personnel \- minimal personnel should be utilized for fire control 2\. Vacant structure with ***[SEVERE]*** structural compromise- conduct ops exterior ONLY (with limited exception for civilian life safety). labeled as a square with two diagonal lines crossing (X). offensive ops may only be conducted in situations where a viable victims is ***[visually seen]*** or ***[heard]*** and where immediate action could prevent loss of life. Hazard symbols used with marking system: R/O -- roof open SM -- Stairs/steps missing F/E -- avoid fire escape H/F -- holes in floor \- Unmarked structures shall be approached with the same degree of ***[extreme caution]*** as marked structures **02.03.17** **Electrical emergencies** Turn off electrical before extinguishment Reclosers will re open the circuit when a breaker flips. It may repeat multiple times before staying off Aerial devices and ground ladders 10" from all overhead wires Co2 or dry chem for small fires 30 degree fog pattern with at least 100 psi nozzle Emergency exit -- jump from vehicle with feet together, shuffle 30 feet away Drip loops should only be cut on 1 to 2 family residential. DO NOT CUT ON MULTIFAMILY OR COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE **03.01.11** Bomb squad response FAO will obtain all necessary info: type of device, location, circumstances concerning the request. All request for bomb squad response ***[within]*** franklin county must be approved by ES2 Request ***[outside]*** of franklin county- approval from Fire Chief, (not avail) EX Officer, (not avail) ES1, if none are avail then ES2. whenever bomb squad is dispatched- Fire chief notified Bomb response within the city: - 3 certified bomb techs. If 3rd tech requires OT, min 2 tech can respond and determine if 3rd tech is needed. - on-duty bomb supervisor - 1 BC - 1 ENG - 1 MED - 1 RES highest ranking CFD officer shall have command of scene outside of the city- 3 cert bomb techs and bomb supervisor **03.02.01** CFD biowatch responsibility BioWatch is a federally managed, locally operated, nationwide bio surveillance system designed to detect the intentional release of select aerosolized biological agents. 30 high threat metropolitan areas. BAR- ***[BioWach Actionable Result]***- means a biowatch detector has detected the DNA of a substance. this requires a response by the local biowatch steering committee. CMMRS- Columbus Metropolitan Medical Response System ***[HazMat1]*** and the ***[special ops deputy chief]*** are part of the biowatch steering committee and response plan. ****** detectors- tests for ****** different agents in central ohio. ****** of the ****** located at CFD firehouse. Each detector is visited by EPA daily. BAR Notification- public health officer is notified of the BAR, contacts FAO and requests to speak with ES2, ES2 notified of the location of detector, ES2 contacts HazMat 1 or the special ops deputy Chf. Notification usually happens in the evening. ES2 responsibilities- once notification happens, ES2, HazMat1 and/or special ops chief will contact the station in which the detector is at to give them info. BAR activities- detector that tests positive will be visited by EPA, team will wear level C protective clothing. Confirmation of a BAR- BAR confirmed, columbus health with give prophylaxis to all firefighters and their immediate family members, that worked at the station at least 48hrs prior to the BAR. **03.02.02** Threat level staging Threat level staging is designed to eliminate the potential that a secondary device could be deployed. -stage in various locations instead of in one announced location. \- upon notification all companies responding should pull to the side of the road, or convenient area no closer than ***1/4 mile from incident***. \- announce they are "threat level staged". \- variety of locations but ***not within 100yrds of another responding company***. Use of Threat Level Staging \- Threat is known \- Reports of known terrorist incidents \- Explosions in large venues **03.03.02** HazMat action plan First responder Ops level: all CFD members trained to this level. expected to take defensive actions, without trying to stop release for the purpose of protecting persons, property, and environment. keep from spending and protect exposures. Response will include: 1. 3 ENG 2. 2 LAD 3. 1 RES 4. 2 BC 5. 1 MED 6. 1 EMSO 7. air supply 8. SO2 9. HAzMAt 4 1st arriving unit: **RESPOND**: from upwind, uphill. determine and announce safe staging area. **ISOLATE** scene, deny entry of unprotected. perform rescue of victims, wearing full PPE quick "in and out" emergency decon **EVALUATE** the scene: gather info, determine chemical, consult ERG, determine resources, separate contaminated from decon'd, take protective actions. evacuate or shelter in place **MITIGATE** OPS level of defensive actions against spills: control, confine, contain 1\. damming 2\. diking 3\. diversion 4\. absorption 5\. removal of all ignition sources 6\. application of firefighting foam 7\. (apply) water streams to cool 8\. withdraw: possible BLEVE - working incidents BC will contact Health Dept, Ohio EPA, and Frank Cnty EMA. - Hotzone: Entry and Backup teams - Warmzone: Decon - Cold zone: staging. PPE is NOT needed. Positions Lead tender Research / assistant Decon Hazmant EMS Entry / Backup Hazmat SO **03.03.05** Radiation monitor - UDR-13BR in all ENG, LAD, RES - Declaration of any ORANGE or RED terrorism level, place monitor on the waist strap of the in charge SCBA - carried in SLEEP mode - wakes up every 5 min - Batteries last approx 1500 hrs or 2 months - 4 AAA batteries - Each day officer will verify its in sleep mode RATE Alarm - RATE alarm will sound when radiation rates exceed ***10mR/hr*** - when RATE alarm sounds all crew cease all non-essential or non life saving activities and back out...until alarm stops DOSE Alarm - DOSE Alarm will sound when the total dosage of radiation that unit receives exceeds ***1 rem*** - R&D resets the DOSE first quarter of each year - when multiple DOSE alarms are going off - immediately cease all non-essential and non-life saving activities and back out until the RATE falls below 1mR/hr. - this will be your EVAC perimeter. \- If no legitimate reason can be determined for the presence of radiation - a HZMT response will be requested. **03.03.06** BDS (biological detection system) 2323 City Gate Dr. VMF- vehicle maintenance facility- building located in the rear will serve as on-site decon area. Alarm and notification- postal service will notify CFD (will be initial command agency) CPD Health Dept Phone calls to: Station 4, ES2, BN6, HazMat1. FAO- dispatch "we have a biological detection alarm at 2323 city gate" dispatch and notify the following: 1\. 1 ENG, 1 LAD, 1 MED, 1 BC, HAZMT4, SO2 (eng, med, rescue, hzmt and decon), SO2. 2\. CPD 3\. columbus health dept 4\. PIO 5\. franklin cnty EMA 6\. page bomb squad Arrival of ENG - establish command if not already - enter **NORTH** gate and report to VMF in rear to coordinate decon activities - establish VMF division Arrival of LAD - establish command post located at main entrance on SE side of building - contact USPS PEMS to ***[verify type of alarm]*** - report to VMF division to assist with decon once relieved of command. - take charge of VMF division Arrival of BC - establish command at SE side if not already - contact USPS PEMS to verify type of alarm. establish unified command with USPSPEMS and CPD on channel '9 city1" - establish "all clear" - verify facility is secured - coordinate activities with CPD and Columbus health dept - establish "HazMat branch" upon arrival of hzmt 4 - coordinate activities with PIO Arrival of HZMT 4 - brief with IC - establish HZMT branch location in the rear of "truck yard" - determine HZMT branch positions and send sheet to IC. - verify that Col health and Franklin cnty EMA have been notified - verify group 3 employees are being decon'd - verify group 2 employees are being decon'd **03.03.07** HZMT Mutual aid response HZMT4 is considered a TYPE 1 hzmt team. request for mutual aid: - FAO will obtain contact info for IC or dispatch center requesting mutual aid. - FAO will inform IC or dispatch center HZMT4 will contact them directly. - HZMT officer will contact ES2 after gathering info, and make recommendations for response. Response options: 1. immediate emergency response- HZMT4, MED4, RES4. less than 12 hours of needed time. 1. HSU4 will remain back at station 4 and be staffed by other on duty RES techs 2\. Delayed response- off duty crews will be called in to staff HZMT4 and MED4. response should be able to leave station 4 within an hour request. MAX 24HRS, must be ready to remain on scene if a second incident is likely or incident is going to last longer than 12 hrs. **03.03.09** Radiological response First responder level- DEFENSIVE ACTIONS- without trying to stop leak HZMT tech level- OFFENSIVE OPS- stopping the release. Level 1 staging- **Response:** \- First arriving unit approach upwind, uphill - establish command, determine safe staging area. min 1/4 mile or 2.5 city blocks away. **Isolate:** - Do not enter visible vapor cloud - use of SFPC shall be used for a "quick in and out" for life safety - Time in the "HOT ZONE" shall be limited to the use of 1 SCBA bottle **Evaluate:** - Initially ***HOT ZONE will be a min 330' around suspected area***. IF no radiation meters are present. - If Canberra UDR-13 radiation meters are avail, use in "rate mode" to establish the "hot zone" at the 1000mR(1R)/hr point. - Command area can be established in any area with less then 10mR/hr. - Gather info on the hazard- occupancy, container shape, MSDS sheets, placards or labels. - determine hazard - determine resources needed - separate decon'd rescuers and victims - take protective action - evacuation may be the best protective action, consider evac when: - flammable vapors present (massive explosion) - long-term vapor presence -following situations may justify sheltering in place: -short duration incident -short term vapor cloud \- greater hazard to attempt to move people \- impractical to move people **Mitigate:** \- Defensive actions to CONTROL, CONTAIN, CONFINE \- Daming \- Diking \- Diverting \- Absorption \- Remove ignition sources IC- Working radiological incidents ensure the following are contacted: RING (Radiation Incident Notification Group)- \- hospital incident liaison \- Ohio dept of health \- Franklin county Emergency management and homeland security \- poison control \- Ohio EPA \- Columbus public health - Consider declaration of a medical emergency if more than 5 victims are involved. \- Hot zone: perimeter 1000mR (1R)/hr \- war zone: decon corridor -cold zone: Less than 10mR/hr - Command Post While completing a contamination survey inside the hot zone: - wear Level B or C as appropriate - use Dosimeter's to monitor dose rate of all entry team members - max dose 5000mrem - check dosimeters every 15 min - document each entry team members received dose - to ID hot spots use LUDLUM MODEL 3 SURVEY METER with MODEL 44-9 PANCAKE DETECTOR. **03.04.01** Police Fire Ranks Ranks within the division of police- - Sergeant compare to Lt Fire, chevrons on the collar - Lt compare to Capt Fire, single silver bar on cloth shoulder boards - Commander compare to BC, single silver oak leaves on cloth shoulder - [Deputy Chief compare to assistant chief fire, ] - Deputy chief for fire falls between commander and deputy in CPD. **03.04.02** Police and Fire joint ops If a weapon is found on the scene, CPD shall handle or decide what matters to take with weapon, unless CFD states the weapon posses a risk or interferes with the medical emergency. - If weapon on scene, advise an officer, officer will decide whether weapon needs moved or guarded. may be instructed to move weapon as a last resort. - if no officer and fire personnel feel weapon needs moved, follow: - if possible mark the weapons location, prior to moving it and notify CPD asap - handle weapon in such a way as to preserve evidence - wear gloves - handle rough surfaces - touch as little as possible - firefighter who moved the weapon shall provide his/her name and assignment Bomb threats (CFD)- - Div of fire personnel will only be dispatched if a device is found, is found in or reported to be in a motor vehicle. - If an explosive device is found or there is an explosion then the Div of fire will have control of the scene. Drowning scenes - rescues scenes under operational control of the Div of Fire. cold water drowning may be viable for 60 min. - Recovery scenes under control of CPD. **03.04.03** Police and Fire roles at a disaster Operational control: \- point event: small area natural disaster, command will rest with Div of Fire \- wide area emergency: The Mayor may elect to assume role of IC, if he declines, role resumes with Div of Fire. - Primary mission of CPD, establish and maintain emergency response routes for emergency vehicles - Second mission includes evac, traffic control, and security for outer and inner affected areas. CPD will assume control of operations of man-made disasters the result from civil disobedience, civil disorder, and terrorist activity that does not involve chem, bio, or explosive weapons. CFD will assume operational control over man made disaster scenes that are results of train derailments, airplane crashes, explosions, gas leaks, hazmat incidents, terrorist activities involving chem, bio, or explosive. **03.04.05** **AVI** Initial response -- 1 ESMO, 2 Med Upgraded -- 3 ENG, 2 LAD, 1 R, 5 Med, EMS10, 2 EMSO, 2 BN, 1 DC, SO2, BS1, BS2 Fixed command preferred RTF can treat 16 pt's **03.05.02** Extrication and technical rescue 1. Extrication incidents: (vehicle, machinery) \- 1 ENG, 1 EMSO, 1 MED, 1 RES, 1 BNC 2\. Technical rescue incidents: (confined space, trench, rope) \- 1 ENG, 1 EMSO, 1 MED, 2 RES, 1 BNC 3\. Structural collapse: \- 2 ENG, 2 LAD (L1, L13 or L15 must be one) , 2 EMSO, 2 MED, 2 RES, 2 BNC, 1 COLLAPSE TRAIL, 1 AIR SUPPLY ***[Rescue]***- incidents that involve removal and treatment of victims from situations involving natural elements, elevation differences, structural collapse ***[Extrication]***- incidents that involve removal and treatment of victims who are trapped by some type of man-made machine or equipment When a structural collapse working incident: - IC will notify FAO of a "working incident" - FAO will notify ES2 - An additional ENG and another LAD (1, 13, 15) will be assigned. - FAO will send ENG company to assigned lumber supplier - lumber load will be - 50- 4x4x16 - 50- 2x6x16 - 20- 2x4x16 - 10- 3/4" 4x8 sheets -only CER if extrication completed -working res inc = add 1R -working structural collapse add 1E, 1L and lumber load **03.05.04** **Confined Space/ Spec ops** I/C -- rescue or recovery Initial actions -- non-entry retrieval of victims if safe Hot zone -- rescue techs Warm zone -- rescue techs and attendants Cold zone -- ems, safety, I/c, support Need confined space entry permit Atmospheric monitoring recorded every 5 mins Always ventilate space Entry equipment, haul system, SABA, Class III harness **03.05.05** **Rope rescue / Spec Ops** Nontechnical is \< 40 degree slope, use single rope belay Technical is \> 40 degree to 90 degree, use two rope system. Rescue / recovery Personnel within 6 feet of edge need fall protection Positions Rigging master, rigging SO, Support Equipment Dual rope/Mirrored System, MPDS, ½" rope **03.06.01** Task Force OPS Task force shall be put into effect when such action is beneficial to the effective utilization of available resources and personnel in cases of disaster or civil disturbance. - decision is made by the fire chef, a designated alternative, or the ranking officer in charge of Emergency Services personnel - On duty firefighting forces will be required to assemble in "task force procedure" - basic task force group will consist of and respond in this order of procession: - BNC - ENG - LAD - ENG -Initial on duty task force groups will be ID'd in accordance with the numerical designation of the BNC in charge of the individual group - supplemental TF groups will, whenever possible, be led by BNC or above rank - TF units will be used in the riot of disaster area only, not be used to respond to fires or other emergencies outside of the involved area. - rotated from active to standby status at periods of time not to exceed 4 hrs - When assembled in TF posture on the perimeter of a disaster, they should establish a location near a secure fire station whenever possible - when operating at a riot or disaster scene, refrain from responding through the riot, attempt to use perimeter. - when numerous fires threaten to overwhelm firefighting capabilities, prioritize in the following: - dwellings or buildings involving hazard to life - large valuable properties such as warehouses, supermarkets - other large and closely grouped buildings such as rows of stores, shopping centers - isolated building - automobile fires and trash - structures in areas where hostile crowd activity or other dangers that would jeopardize the safety of TF. **03.06.03** **Venue / Event Command** Level 1 - \> 150,000 attendees I/C DC with AC or FC 30 min ETA Level 2 - \> 25,000 attendees I/C BN with DC 15 min ETA Level 3 - \< 25,000 attendees I/C Company Commander with BN 15 min eta **03.08.05** Dive Response A member may make a rescue attempt alone if necessary in an emergency situation ONLY if he/she feels that the dive can be done with reasonable safety, no current, overhead environment, a definite point last seen, and the delay would definitely result in death rather than the rescue of drowning victim. Timeline: -Dart ops may commence with a victim is believed to be submerged for less than 60 min \- make rescue or recovery decision before divers commit to water \- under 60 min consider rescue, over 60 min consider recovery Crew: \- minimum of 3 dive personnel: 1 Dive supervisor 1 primary diver 1 back up diver 1 dive tender if applicable