Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department - Fire Extinguisher SOP PDF

## STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ### **CITY OF JACKSONVILLE** ### **FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT** ### **Fire Extinguisher** **CREATED:** 05/07 **REVISED:** 01/21 **SOP:** 220 #### **PURPOSE** To familiarize personnel with the extinguishers carried on JFRD apparatus and the procedures for inspecting...

## STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ### **CITY OF JACKSONVILLE** ### **FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT** ### **Fire Extinguisher** **CREATED:** 05/07 **REVISED:** 01/21 **SOP:** 220 #### **PURPOSE** To familiarize personnel with the extinguishers carried on JFRD apparatus and the procedures for inspecting those extinguishers. #### **GENERAL** Specific information regarding classes, sizes, ratings, and operation of all fire extinguishers can be found in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. #### **INSPECTIONS** Companies are to inspect each of their JFRD fire extinguishers monthly. This includes those mounted on the apparatus as well as those inside the station. Station Captains are responsible for ensuring that fire extinguishers are tagged with the expiration date and in good working order. Each fire extinguisher shall undergo annual maintenance by Tactical Support personnel before the date shown on the inspection tag. Any extinguisher that has been damaged, subject to impact, or has fallen from an apparatus shall be taken out of service and delivered to Tactical Support for maintenance. #### **RATED APPLICATION** ##### **Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Rating** The UL rating specification plate can be found on the back of all fire extinguishers. The UL rating lists the suppression capabilities of fire extinguishers in terms of the amount of agent and/or size of the fire. - **Class 1A:** is the equivalent of 1 ½ gallons of water and is used to suppress a Class A fire **Note:** Alcohol resistant foam extinguishers have a higher rating than untreated water due to the added surfactants. - **Class B:** denotes the equivalent of agent that can suppress a one square ft. flammable liquid fire (e.g., a 20B/C rating denotes 20 square ft. of fire that can be extinguished). - **Class C:** denotes that the agent is non-conductive and can be used on energized electrical fires #### **EXTINGUISHER TYPES** - **18lb Purple K (PKP)** 18lb PKP extinguishers have a discharge range up to 18 ft. for 18 seconds. This extinguishing agent is potassium bicarbonate based. - **30lb High Flow (HF) PKP** 30lb HF PKP extinguishers have a discharge range up to 18 ft. for 8 seconds. This extinguishing agent is potassium bicarbonate based. - **30lb MET-L-X** 30lb MET-L-X extinguishers have a discharge range up to 3 ft. This extinguishing agent is sodium chloride based and should be utilized for the following Class D fires: - Sodium, - Potassium - Magnesium alloys - **30lb LITH-X** 30lb LITH-X extinguishers have a discharge range up to 3 ft. This extinguishing agent is graphite based and is designed for lithium fires. LITH-X will contain and, in some instances, can suppress all Class D fires. - **2 1/2 Gallon Alcohol Resistant Foam Concentrate (ARC)** 2 1/2 gallon foam extinguishers have a discharge range up to 15 ft. This extinguishing agent is water with a 3% alcohol resistant concentrate and will extinguish both hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires. - **20lb Carbon Dioxide (CO2)** 20lb CO2 extinguishers have a discharge range up to 8 ft. This extinguisher is primarily used for energized electrical fires. ### **Hose Testing** **CREATED:** 05/07 **REVISED:** 12/19 **SOP:** 221 #### **PURPOSE** To describe the procedures for hose testing and maintenance. #### **PERMISSION** Company Officers desiring to test hose in an out-of-service status must: - Receive permission from FRCC and notify their District Chief. #### **TESTING** Hose shall be tested annually, between March 15 and April 15. 5" hose shall be tested at a pressure of 200 psi for 5 minutes continuously. 3" or smaller hose shall be tested at the standard manufacturers' test pressure for 5 minutes continuously. If the test pressure is not marked, test at 250 psi for 5 minutes continuously. #### **MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR** Hose needing repair shall be tagged and sent to Tactical Support with a description of the defect (shift from the coupling, excessive leaks, or bulges in the outer jacket). Damaged hose shall be rolled with the male coupling on the outside to indicate damage is present. Special care shall be exercised to see that fitted gaskets are in place on the female side of couplings. Gaskets which have become deteriorated shall be replaced. Hose shall be cleaned before reloading. ### **Fire Hydrants** **CREATED:** 05/07 **REVISED:** 05/21 **SOP:** 222 #### **PURPOSE** To describe the proper use, inspection, maintenance, and documentation of fire hydrants by JFRD personnel. #### **OPERATIONS** All personnel shall exercise personal safety in the opening and closing of hydrants. Ensure the hose is fully connected and the hydrant valve is fully opened for maximum flow. Ensure that the stem and all caps are properly adjusted after use. #### **REFILL OF BOOSTER TANKS** Booster tanks shall be refilled from the nearest supply point as soon as possible after use. Hydrants are the only approved source for non-emergency refill of booster tanks. #### **ANNUAL INSPECTIONS** Companies are responsible for inspecting all public hydrants annually within their first-due territory. Inspections will be conducted each year beginning in January and must be completed by March 1st. Inspections shall be split equally between the suppression companies on each shift. A schedule will be established by the Station Captain. When inspecting hydrants, companies will follow the procedures outlined in Appendix A. It is IMPERATIVE that members open hydrants slowly and perform a low flow flush until the water flowing from the hydrant is clear. It is also IMPERATIVE that hydrants are closed slowly to avoid costly damage to water mains and other parts of the water supply system. #### **DOCUMENTATION** The documentation of hydrant inspections will be completed on the hydrant application. Go to Target Solutions - File Center - JFRD Fire Suppression Resources - Hydrant Inspection Application Instructions or the FTP site for instructions on how to enter inspections in the application. It is the Station Captain’s responsibility to ensure the inspections and documentation are completed. All documentation must be completed in the hydrant application by March 1st. #### **REPAIR** Company officers shall notify FRCC as soon as possible to report hydrants that are in need of repair, or that need to be placed out of service. The following information should be provided to FRCC regarding these hydrants: - Fire district - TAZ zone - Hydrant number (if available on the hydrant application) - Closest street address - Accurate description of the problem FRCC shall notify JEA by emailing [email protected] with the above information. Companies that identify JEA hydrants that are out of service shall mark the hydrant by painting the bonnet black with spray paint provided by TSF. Once repaired, the hydrant will be repainted yellow by JEA. The JEA contact number for reporting a hydrant that has not been repaired within a reasonable time frame is (904) 665-7907. #### **OTHER MUNICIPALITIES** The communities of Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Baldwin use independent public utility departments. Hydrants in need of repair within these communities shall be reported to FRCC. FRCC will notify the appropriate contact person(s) shown below. The following information should be provided to FRCC regarding these hydrants: - Fire district - TAZ zone - Hydrant number (if available on the hydrant application) - Closest street address - Accurate description of the problem Hydrants belonging to these communities that are out of service shall be marked according to the guideline below (222.06.01). Once the hydrant has been repaired, it will be unbagged by the entity that performed the repair. | Community | Contact Number | Email | Email Details | Marking Method | |:-----------|:-----------------|:-------|:----------------|-------------------| | Jacksonville Beach | 904-247-6201 | [email protected] | Location and problem | Bag provided | | Atlantic Beach | 904-247-5878 | [email protected] | Location and problem | Bag provided | | Neptune Beach | 904-270-2419 | [email protected] | Location and problem | Bag provided | | Baldwin | 904-635-5955 | [email protected] | Location and problem | Bag Provided | FRCC shall notify the appropriate contact above by phone AND by email in order to document the notification. Annual hydrant inspections and flow test completion data conducted in these communities shall also be forwarded to the appropriate listed contact above. #### **PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES (NON JEA)** The City of Jacksonville has private utility companies (non JEA) within the city limits that have independent lift stations, pumping stations, water mains, and hydrants. The water supply to hydrants served by these companies may not be as dependable as JEA hydrants. For this reason, the IC should ensure that an engine is staged at a JEA hydrant or be prepared to perform a water shuttle. Hydrants in need of repair within these areas shall be reported to FRCC. FRCC will notify the appropriate contact person(s) shown below. The following information should be provided to FRCC regarding these hydrants: - Fire district - TAZ zone - Hydrant number (if available on the hydrant application) - Closest street address - Accurate description of the problem See the private utility service areas in Appendix B. The purple hydrants are owned by the private utility companies. | Company | Contact Number | Email | Details | Marking Method | |:-----------|:-----------------|:-------|:----------------|-------------------| | Normandy Village Utility Co. | 904-781-1194 | [email protected] | Location and problem | Black spray paint | | Neighborhood Utilities Inc. | 904-387-0487 | [email protected] | Location and problem | Black spray paint | JFRCC shall notify the appropriate contact above by phone AND by email in order to document the notification. #### **PRIVATE HYDRANTS** Inspection and maintenance of private hydrants will be the responsibility of the property owner, as outlined in NFPA 25 Chapter 7. While JFRD is not responsible for inspecting private hydrants, any private hydrant found in need of repair shall be reported to the property owner and to FRCC. FRCC shall notify the District Chief of Inspections in Fire Prevention. Companies shall not mark private hydrants that are out of service without permission of the property owner. #### **PRIVATE HIGH-PRESSURE HYDRANTS** Private high-pressure hydrants are commonly found in industrial areas. Recently, the practice of installing private high-pressure hydrants has extended to apartment and business complexes. These hydrants can operate at pressures up to 175 PSI and should be painted and identified to comply with both NFPA and local codes. See Appendix C for more information on private standard, and private high-pressure hydrants. #### **NFPA COLOR CODE (GPM)** NFPA color coding that indicates the available GPM is shown below. - BLUE - 1500 GPM or more - GREEN - 1000-1499 GPM - 500-999 GPM - RED - Below 500 GPM See Appendix D for instructions on how to view a hydrant's color and associated GPM as indicated by JEA. ### **Safe Haven for Newborns** **CREATED:** 07/08 **REVISED:** 06/24 **SOP:** 223 #### **SCOPE** This policy applies to all JFRD firefighters. #### **PURPOSE** Identify the actions to be taken should an infant be left by a parent with a JFRD firefighter, either at a JFRD station or on a call. #### **AUTHORITY** Authority for this program is derived from: - Florida State Statute Chapter 2023 383.50 #### **POLICY** The JFRD will comply with Florida State law which identifies hospitals and fire stations as "Safe Places" in which a parent may leave an infant with anonymity, confidentiality, and limited freedom of prosecution. Any employee who receives such an infant will assure the safety and health of the infant. Parents may also call 911 to have JFRD meet them at a specified location to surrender an infant to a JFRD firefighter. #### **DEFINITIONS** An infant shall be defined as a child believed to be 30 days old or younger. For the purposes of this SOP, firefighter shall mean any full-time, paid firefighter EMT or firefighter paramedic employed by the JFRD. #### **PROCEDURES** Any firefighter who receives an infant at a fire station or while a call shall: - Ask if the parents have any significant medical history which may impact on the immediate health of the infant, and - Attempt to obtain as much information about the infant as possible to include known medical conditions, birth date and weight, any problems during pregnancy or delivery, and - Provide emergency medical services to the newborn infant to the extent they are trained, and - Notify FRCC, obtain CCR #, and provide immediate transportation of the newborn infant to the nearest hospital with pediatric emergency services. FRCC will notify JSO and give the station location and hospital to which the newborn is being transported. FRCC will notify the Duty Division Chief and the PIO. The PIO shall notify the Gloria M. Silverio Foundation at 1-877-767-BABY (2229). - JFRD may provide the mother with the Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire and retain any information the mother may provide. - Complete an EMS incident report, including patient assessment, treatment rendered, and any orders issued by the hospital emergency room. If the child's name is not given when the baby is dropped off or the baby is not named, they are to be referred to as "Safe Haven Baby". - If abuse is suspected, JFRD personnel shall notify the Abuse Registry Hotline upon completion of the call and provide them with the incident information. - The hospital shall admit and provide all necessary emergency services and care to the newborn infant. The act of leaving an infant with a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic, does not constitute abandonment for purposes of reporting child abuse, neglect or abandonment under Section 39.201, Florida Statutes. Should a parent attempt to reclaim the infant after expressing intent to leave the infant and leaving the premises, JFRD personnel should continue to proceed as stated above and should refer the parental claim to the Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Health. - Document in the incident report, a physical description of the abuse, a description of the parent or individual leaving the child and any other information which would help identify the responsible party (vehicle type, license number, etc.). - Preserve all clothing and any other items left with the child, for transfer to the appropriate investigating agency. Should a parent attempt to reclaim the infant after expressing the intent to leave the infant and leaving the premises, JFRD personnel should continue to proceed as stated above and should refer the parental claim to the Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Health. If a child is left at the fire station, but is not left with a firefighter, EMT or paramedic, or if a child left with a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic appears to be more than 30 days old, this should be treated as an abandonment and must be reported to the central abuse hotline maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. #### **LEGAL** There is a presumption that a parent who leaves an infant at a fire station or with a JFRD firefighter on a call has done so with intent to leave the newborn infant and consented to termination of their parental rights. Any firefighter, EMT, or paramedic accepting or providing emergency medical services to an infant left with them on a call or at a fire station is immune from criminal or civil liability for having performed the act. Nothing in this policy, or state law, limits liability for negligence. An infant left at a fire station or with a firefighter, EMT or paramedic on a call shall not be deemed abandoned subject to reporting and investigative requirements under Section 39.201, Florida Statutes, unless there is actual or suspected child abuse or until the Department of Children and Family Services takes physical custody of the child. #### **CONFIDENTIALITY OF PARENT** Except where there is actual or suspected child abuse or neglect, any parent who leaves an infant with a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic at a fire station or on a call and expresses intent to leave the newborn infant and not return has the absolute right to remain anonymous and to leave at any time and may not be pursued or followed unless the parent seeks to reclaim the newborn infant. The identity of a parent who leaves an infant at a fire station is confidential and exempt from public records. The identity of a parent leaving a child shall only be disclosed to a person claiming to be a parent of the newborn infant, or in cases of suspected or confirmed abuse. ### **Official JFRD Training** **CREATED:** 05/08 **REVISED:** 03/19 **SOP:** 224 #### **PURPOSE** To standardize training and documentation procedures and ensure attendance at scheduled training #### **JFRD TRAINING ORDERS** JFRD personnel are required to attend training as scheduled. The Training Order serves as the official training schedule. The Training Order is published daily. Changes may be made to the Training Order daily, usually prior to 7 am. All personnel are responsible for knowing the daily training schedule. The current Training Order is available on JFRD Portal, as are previous orders and future drafts (click on "Training" at the bottom of the left side column). The Training Order is a mandatory directive from the Division Chief of Training. Battalion/District Chiefs assign personnel to the training academy as directed, and also determine the mode of transportation (POV, drop-off/pick-up, etc). #### **RESPONSIBILITIES** ##### **Company Officer** To ensure training is accomplished in a timely manner with minimal disruption to daily staffing and departmental operations, the Company Officer shall comply with the following: - View the Training Order daily upon arrival at your station. By 0700 each shift the online Training Order will accurately reflect the training of that day. Every effort is made to schedule personnel for training well in advance; however, personnel may be assigned on the morning of the training to meet minimum levels required for a class. - Ensure company personnel are reading JFRD e-mails on each duty day. E-mail is the source for official JFRD correspondence, including notifications of scheduled training. The class scheduling system automatically generates e-mail messages to personnel scheduled for classes. - Ensure company personnel assigned to location listed by the start time indicated. Late arrivals will be reported to the appropriate Battalion/District Chief, who will investigate the cause and initiate disciplinary action where indicated. Battalion/District Chiefs shall give adequate notice to pick-up companies and provide adequate time for travel and exchange of personnel. - Do not call your Battalion/District Chief or the Division Chief of Training and request for crew members to be excused. If that individual has already completed the training or there is a training conflict, the Company Officer shall contact the instructor listed on the Training Order. If excused from training, the instructor shall notify the appropriate Battalion/District Chief immediately. - Ensure that all members of the company (including self) present at the training complete and sign the roster provided. If the roster is not completed and signed, credit for the class will not be received. ##### **All Members** In recognition of the roles of the Training Division, JFRD members are reminded of their individual responsibilities: - Ensuring accuracy of personal training records - Maintaining a copy for their personal records - Maintaining certification and complete training as required by your rank or position - Completion of classes or certifications required for promotion - Submit current copies of all certificates or course completion letters to the Training Division (see 224.04) - Checking JFRD e-mail on each duty day. This may be accomplished from any computer through outlook.office365.com #### **TRAINING DOCUMENTATION** All training must be documented, regardless of the source or type of training. Documentation of all classes held at the JFRD Fire and Rescue Training Academy will be the responsibility of the Program Coordinator or Lead Instructor. No action is required at the company level other than completing and signing the roster and completion of any additional required forms. Company officers are responsible for documenting all training at the company level including pre-plans, building tours, territory training, and training drills,. This training shall be documented through the current designated tracking system. Documentation of Target Solutions courses is managed by Target Solutions and no additional documentation is required by company personnel. #### **TRAINING RECORDS** The Training Division maintains training records for each member. The Training Division is the custodian of all certificates and documentation required by the State of Florida and the Federal Government in addition to the JFRD. This information is referenced continuously for the purpose of daily operations, audits, and inspections. The "Certification Management" page within Resource Management should accurately reflect your current training and certifications that are either required (State of Florida, JFRD) or are components of the Professional Growth and Development Plan (PGDP). Each JFRD member shall review their personal page for accuracy monthly. The maintained training record will contain all course completion letters or certificates, state certifications, and diplomas/degrees that are JFRD-related. To submit documentation, personnel shall do so in one of the following ways - Email to [email protected]. - Hand delivery. It is the personnel's responsibility to ensure documentation was received. #### **REQUESTS FOR COMPENSATION TIME** Request for Compensation time shall go through the Division Chief of Training through the proper chain of command. ### **EVOC** **CREATED:** 07/08 **REVIEWED:** 03/11 **SOP:** 225 #### **PURPOSE** To provide training for the safe and proper operation of all JFRD emergency vehicles; and to assign responsibility for driver training #### **COMPLIANCE WITH LAW** Driver training and formal evaluation of driver skills must be provided at periodic intervals to comply with state and federal laws as well as applicable NFPA standards. #### **RECRUIT AND PROBATIONARY TRAINING** ##### **Recruit Initial EVOC Training** Provided to firefighters during recruit training, this course is 36 hours and is the responsibility of the Division Chief of Training. It consists of the following: - Comprehensive classroom instruction on driving procedures; emergency considerations; applicable traffic laws and JFRD rules; vehicle dynamics; defensive driving; and collision avoidance. - Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training on an enclosed off-road course (EVOC track) and public highway that includes various driving situations. Each student shall demonstrate driving competency with a variety of different sized apparatus. ##### **Probationary Driver Training** Probationary driver training begins upon initial assignment to a company. The company officer is responsible for this training, and the training procedures are outlined in SOP 212. #### **REFRESHER TRAINING** ##### **Bi-Annual Refresher Training** Each employee of JFRD who may operate an Emergency Vehicle must complete 8 hours of Emergency Vehicle Operations Refresher Training every two years. This refresher training may include an electronic format (such as Target Safety), simulator training or a formal refresher that includes classroom and demonstration of vehicle driving and maneuvering on an enclosed off-road course (EVOC track) and public roads and highways or any combination of the above to equal 8 hours of Emergency Vehicle Operations Training every two years. ##### **Annual Driving Skills Evaluation** Each company officer is responsible to constantly evaluate their assigned Engineer and Firefighters for driving competency and safe operations of vehicles. If any deficiencies arise, the company officer should follow either the Disciplinary Action SAP 304 or the Training Remediation SAP 306. #### **SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS** ##### **Administrative Personnel** Prevention personnel and administrative staff having the potential to operate an emergency vehicle are included under the rules of this SOP. ##### **Cadets** Cadets are only authorized to drive non-emergency JFRD vehicles (ie, vans and utility trucks having no lights and sirens), and then only after completion of the City of Jacksonville driver safety course. ##### **Tiller Ladders** Tiller training is not part of formal EVOC training. Personnel assigned to tiller ladder companies shall be required to complete tiller training as outlined in SOP 212 under the direction of the company officer. ### **Knox Box** **(Rapid Entry System)** **CREATED:** 01/12 **REVIEWED:** **SOP:** 230 #### **PURPOSE** To establish guidelines on the proper use of the Knox-Box, Gate Key Switch, and the Knox-Box Key Secure System found on all JFRD vehicles. #### **AUTHORITY** The Florida Fire Prevention Code Adopted by Florida Statute 633 gives the fire department the authority to require access to gated subdivisions and developments. In addition it also gives the fire department the authority to require access boxes to be installed in an accessible location were access to or within a structure is difficult. The Knox-Box Rapid Entry System and Knox-Box Gate Key Switch were specifically developed for the fire department in order to gain access to commercial and residential properties. Examples of locations requiring Knox-Box Gate key switch include: - Gated apartment complexes - Non attended Gated communities Examples of locations requiring Knox Boxes include: - Large Assembly - Large Commercial Storage Buildings - Industrial - Mercantile occupancies #### **Knox Box Key Secure System Found on all JFRD Vehicles** ##### **USE** If you require the use of either the Knox Box or Gate key for property access, use your 6 digit PIN and the key will turn and unlock. Once the key is removed, the blue strobe light will flash until the key is returned and locked back into place. The Gate key and the JFRD station key will be secured to the Knox key via wire rope. The Key Secure system has a built in memory and will store every JFRD employee's PIN and will also log every PIN that has accessed the key. ##### **PIN Code** The six digit code to access the key is a hybrid number consisting of your normal work PIN and your employee number. This number will be issued individually. ##### **Policy** - **Gate Switch Key:** The Gate key is used to open locked electronic gates found in residential and commercial occupancies. These keys have been in use with the JFRD for some time. - **Knox-Box Keys:** All companies will now have access to the Knox Key. In the event a company responds to a call at an occupancy that has a Knox-box, and the business is closed, the Officer-in-Charge must determine whether to use the key to gain entry. Once the officer has sized-up the scene and entry is deemed necessary, the Knox key should be used. Notifying communications of your entry is required. Communications will have a JSO officer or other appropriate law enforcement officer respond to the scene if entry is required. ##### **Lost Keys** As part of the daily apparatus report, the Key Secure system must be checked to insure the key is not missing. In the unlikely event a key is missing, the Officer-in-Charge will immediately contact his/her District or Battalion Chief. The apparatus will immediately report to Tactical Support to have the memory access and last PIN identified. ### **Apparatus Testing** **CREATED:** 3/20 **REVISED:** **SOP:** 232 #### **PURPOSE** To establish a policy for the testing of fire apparatus. #### **FIRE PUMP TESTING** Apparatus pumps shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 1901. Tactical Support or an authorized representative shall conduct apparatus pump testing. ##### **Fire Pump Test Failure** An apparatus that fails the pump test shall be removed from service and replaced with a spare apparatus. The apparatus that failed the pump test shall be repaired and re-tested prior to being returned to service. #### **AERIAL LADDER TESTING** Aerial ladders and the associated mechanisms shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 1901. Tactical Support or an authorized representative shall conduct aerial ladder testing. ##### **Aerial Ladder Test Failure** An aerial ladder or the associated mechanisms that fail the aerial test shall be removed from service and replaced with a spare apparatus. The aerial ladder that failed the test shall be repaired and re-tested prior to being returned to service. ### **Civil Disorder** **CREATED:** 05/81 **REVISED:** 11/24 **SOP:** 250 #### **PURPOSE** This procedure is to provide a plan of action to be utilized in the event that an abnormal, unusual, or hazardous situation presents the possibility of imminent harm to members of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department (JFRD). While civil unrest can be predictable at times, it can also erupt without warning. In unforeseen events, the incident commander must be able to quickly establish an operational strategy that takes into account a multitude of critical variables. This broad-brush guideline is meant to provide the foundation for a plan that permits an effective operational response, while also maximizing JFRD personnel safety. These procedures are based upon the knowledge that field operations may greatly exceed normal capacity for the following reasons: - Riots or protests that result in conflagration(s) - Civil disorder or unrest - Simultaneous incidents in multiple locations - Harassment of JFRD members and other adverse circumstances #### **GENERAL** Implementation of this plan will accomplish the following: - Disperse a large percentage of personnel and equipment into task force groups under the direction of an incident commander (i.e., Task Force Group Chief). Task force groups may be staged strategically throughout the city. - Maintain secondary coverage to unaffected areas. - Assemble personnel and equipment at group staging areas without delay when these procedures are activated. - Gain control of resulting fires as resources permit. - Direct operations toward the rescue of persons threatened by such fires as resources permit. - Provide maximum security and protection for all JFRD personnel. In all informal communications, such as radio transmissions, emails, etc., this procedure shall be referred to as "Operation Guardian." #### **IMPLEMENTATION** Initiation of this plan will commence only upon authorization from the Director/Fire Chief or his designee, after notification by phone from FRCC. FRCC will also notify the Chief of Operations, the Chief of Rescue, and the on-duty Battalion Chiefs by phone when indications are evident that a hazardous situation may develop or is imminent as a result of civil disorder. #### **CONDITION "YELLOW"** May be one or a group of isolated emergencies involving civil disorder where JFRD personnel have become involved. Typically, a suspected unrest or actual civil disorder where law enforcement has primary responsibility and JFRD involvement is limited. FRCC will notify the identified JFRD senior staff and personnel, including those listed on the Multiple Alarm Notification List. A minimum of two apparatus will be dispatched on all responses, and then only with a JSO escort within the troubled areas or identified hot zone. All fire stations will be notified and directed to secure all stations and equipment. #### **CONDITION "ORANGE"** JFRD units and personnel are becoming more involved in the identified critical areas. Upon instruction from the Director/Fire Chief or a member of the JFRD senior staff, FRCC will: - Notify the Emergency Preparedness Division for potential EOC activation. - Notify all staff and personnel listed on the Multiple Alarm Notification List to active duty, if not already completed. - Notify all stations to alert off-duty personnel to stand-by for possible recall to duty. Under conditions of Imminent Danger, the following operational strategies will be implemented and followed by all JFRD units responding into a troubled area or hot zone: - Identified units will report to a designated staging area and stand-by for the balance of the assignment. Groups will not proceed into the scene until all units are present. - The Task Force Group Chief will co-locate with a JSO representative to ensure effective communication. - A "Hot Zone" boundary will be established by the Task Force Group Chief and promptly relayed to FRCC. - JSO will be requested to meet JFRD units at the designated staging areas and will escort apparatus into the hot zone. - The Task Force Group Chief will identify a tactical channel for operations. A5 is the preferable channel as it is encrypted. - FRCC will notify all on-duty personnel of the hot zone and the designated radio frequency and channel. - FRCC will inform the Task Force Group Chief about any requests for Fire/Rescue that fall within the pre-determined hot zone. The Task Force Group Chief will then make a determination regarding which apparatus will be dispatched, safety permitting. - Units assigned to the task group will not respond to calls unless assigned by the Task Force Group Chief. - All personnel will don ballistic vests prior to entering the hot zone. - Units should use discretion with sirens, emergency lights or air horns while responding through or into a troubled area or hot zone. - Always approach and enter any troubled area, hot zone, or scene as a group. The following instructions must be strictly adhered to by all JFRD personnel. They are designed for units operating in critical areas but may also be followed by units responding into areas well-removed from known trouble locations. - If a ladder company with a tiller is responding to the alarm with an engine company, the ladder company will enter the area first. This will afford protection for the tiller-engineer. - If an engine company and a chief are responding, the engine company will enter the area first and the chief will pick up the person catching the hydrant if layout is required. - If two engine companies are responding, the second engine company will pick up the person catching the hydrant if layout is required. - If an engine company is responding with a rescue unit, the engine company will enter the hot zone first. - Two members will remain with the apparatus at all times. - Units operating within the hot zone will maintain communications with FRCC and the Task Force Group Chief. Units will transmit their situation status along with their unit designation every five (5) minutes, while units are on scene. - If the situation becomes critical, units will be withdrawn upon orders from the Task Force Group Chief or the JSO escort. - Units will inform FRCC and the Task Force Group Chief of any changes in the situation at the scene. - Units will notify FRCC and the Task Force Group Chief immediately upon leaving the scene and again when they have cleared the hot zone. - Units will remain together, until they have cleared the hot zone. - Units will not pull into driveways, alleys, or dead-end streets. If necessary, back into these areas. Engineers should use caution to avoid glass or other debris in the street. #### **CONDITION "RED"** Situation has deteriorated to a degree that involvement of a majority of fire stations is imminent or has occurred. Upon activation of Condition Red: - FRCC will notify all stations of the updated condition status. - Units will form Task Force Groups as directed at designated locations. - JSO will be requested to join JFRD task force groups at designated locations. - Recall of off-duty personnel will occur as directed. Personnel recalled shall report to designated locations in uniform or with proper I.D. - All companies housing extra apparatus shall see that such apparatus is moved to the task force group staging area during the formation of the task force groups. #### **SPECIFIC RESCUE INSTRUCTIONS** Under Condition Red operations, Rescue units assigned to task force groups shall be staffed with a minimum of three (3) personnel. A Rescue Chief will be assigned to manage Rescue unit staffing within task\ force groups. First arriving off-duty Rescue personnel will be temporarily assigned to existing duty units and reserve rescue units, if required. #### **OTHER CONSIDERATIONS** The following are some other key considerations for the Incident Commander: - Command Van utilized as a forward command post. - Mass Casualty Event (MCE) declared so that all assigned apparatus are logged to a single call and CCR number. - JSO staged at nearby fire stations to provide an increased level of security. - Pre-position specialized apparatus (MCI unit, tankers, brush truck, etc.) closer to the event. - Senior level staff member co-located with JSO in a formal Unified Command position. - Senior level staff member report to FRCC to act as a liaison and to help provide field level guidance within the center. ### **Required Suppression Equipment** **CREATED:** 07/20 **SOP:** 251 #### **PURPOSE** To establish the minimum requirement of Suppression equipment that must be carried according to apparatus type and to support fire suppression operations. #### **RESPONSIBILITY** It will be the responsibility of each company officer to ensure that the minimum required Suppression equipment is replaced after use or being submitted for repair. It will be the responsibility of the Company Captain to inspect the apparatus on a weekly basis to ensure that all the minimum required Suppression equipment is on the apparatus. #### **MINIMUM REQUIRED SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT** The minimum equipment that must be carried on an apparatus. These requirements are specific to each apparatus type as indicated on the JFRD Apparatus Equipment Inventory forms (see Appendix A). #### **JFRD APPARATUS EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FORM