Romeoville Fire Department Training Safety & Medical Manual PDF

ROMEOVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MANUAL CATEGORY 1200: TRAINING & COMPETENCY POLICY NUMBER TITLE TRAINING SAFETY & MEDICAL EFFECTIVE AUTHORIZED Kent Adams, Fire Chief REVISED 1231 09/06/2019 PURPOSE A. To provide a safe training program to all members of the Fire Department. B. To provide a medical guidel...

ROMEOVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MANUAL CATEGORY 1200: TRAINING & COMPETENCY POLICY NUMBER TITLE TRAINING SAFETY & MEDICAL EFFECTIVE AUTHORIZED Kent Adams, Fire Chief REVISED 1231 09/06/2019 PURPOSE A. To provide a safe training program to all members of the Fire Department. B. To provide a medical guideline for all members to follow in the event of a medical situation during a training activity. C. To provide a safe training environment and guideline that meets Federal, State, and Local Mandates and to comply with such mandates in the specified time frame. OBJECTIVE This policy is designed to provide a guideline for all training activity that occurs during non-emergency situations by on and off duty personnel. This policy is designed to provide a safe guideline for all members of the Romeoville Fire Department. Although the nature of the fire service is inherently dangerous, safety shall always remain the top priority. It shall be noted that any and all schooling or outside training activity must still follow rules set forth by The Romeoville Fire Department and Romeoville Firefighters Local 4237. SAFETY As stated, safety shall always remain the number one priority on all trainings. Anytime an unsafe practice is noticed, training must be stopped and the corrective measures and/or actions taken to correct this practice. This also includes any conditions that are unsafe. Although injuries can happen during training exercises, it is the goal and mission of the training division to minimize any and all risk that could harm an individual during training. To assist with safety please follow the following guidelines: Page 1 of 3 ROMEOVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MANUAL 1. Instructors shall maintain control of their assigned class at all times. 2. Instructors shall monitor all members for use of proper PPE during any physical training. 3. Instructors shall monitor conditions of training location. 4. All members will be advised to stretch and warm up prior to any physical training. 6. Anytime that a large scale drill is attempted, an officer may be assigned to act as a safety officer if applicable. 7. Instructors will review and study assigned outlines for the training session that they are assigned. If at any time a member of the Fire Department is attending a class or training outside of the Fire Department, it is the responsibility of that individual to make every effort to maintain his/her safety. If the Department member is ever in a situation that they feel is unsafe, then they are encouraged to advise any and all instructors prior to continuing with the drill. MEDICAL The Romeoville Fire Department realizes that during training exercises injuries and/or medical situations can arise. If in the case of an injury or medical emergency, please follow these guidelines: 1. All Injuries/Medical emergencies are to be treated serious. 2. Medical attention to the injured or sick employee is a priority and training must stop if necessary. 3. The on duty shift commander shall be notified. 4. Documentation of the incident shall be completed. (Injury Paperwork, FH report generated, PCR report, and proper notifications made) Page 2 of 3 ROMEOVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MANUAL 5. If prior to a drill, a member states they are experiencing any type of medical problem; the on duty shift commander needs to be notified. These types of situations may be handled on a case by case basis. Ultimately the decision must be made if a member is unfit to participate in a drill and consequently remain fit for duty. 6. Any affected member shall be treated appropriately and transported by department vehicle to the Department’s designated emergency facility. 7. The affected member does have the option to refuse treatment, however it shall be the responsibility of the Department to transport the member to the Department’s designated emergency facility. If at any time a member of the Fire Department is attending a class or training outside of the Fire Department, it is the responsibility of that individual to follow this guideline in regards to medical emergencies/injuries. The safety and health of our members shall always take precedence over any activity, whether it is in the boundaries of the Fire Department or outside. Page 3 of 3