202.024 - 1-2 Family Residential Structure Fires.pdf

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TACTICAL OPERATIONS 202.024 1-2 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRES EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2018 Current Revision Date: 10/1/20 Author’s Name/Rank: Administrative Support: John Creasy, Fire Captain Sherrie L. Badertscher, Management Analyst II Next Revision Date: Review L...

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TACTICAL OPERATIONS 202.024 1-2 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRES EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2018 Current Revision Date: 10/1/20 Author’s Name/Rank: Administrative Support: John Creasy, Fire Captain Sherrie L. Badertscher, Management Analyst II Next Revision Date: Review Level: 10/1/22 1 PURPOSE To establish a standard and consistent method for the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) to combat structure fires. APPLICATION All operational units responding to a reported structure found to be involved with fire. OPERATIONAL POLICY This section intentionally left blank. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE Tactical assignments should support the overall strategic objectives. Overall strategic objectives should complement the operational mode determined during the risk assessment process. PROCESS 1. First-in Officer/Apparatus: The first-in officer is instrumental to the organization of the overall incident. A well-organized incident is key to ensuring the safety and accountability of all members on scene of a fire. The first-in officer is responsible for: A. Upon Arrival: Conduct a size-up using the elements described in Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Section 202.023, Structure Fires. Section 202.024 Page 1 of 4 B. Situational Awareness: Gather intelligence 1. Ensure a 360 is completed. 2. Determine if there is a savable life. 3. Determine location of the fire and best access. A. If fire is located in Garage refer to Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Section 202.002b, Residential Structures, Garage 4. Roof type: a. Tile b. Light weight c. HVAC units d. Solar 5. Construction: a. Balloon frame b. Light weight c. Mobile home d. Basement e. Garages 6. Hazards: a. Drug manufacturing b. Fire load (i.e., gasoline, ammunition, hoarder, etc.) 7. Occupant load: a. Time of day b. Survivability profile Section 202.024 Page 2 of 4 c. Converted living spaces (i.e., garage, care home) C. Follow up radio report. a. Conduct a follow up radio report using the elements described in Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Section 202.023, Structure Fires. 2. Additional apparatus considerations: A. Stage per Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Section 202.022, Apparatus Staging. 3. First Chief Officer. A. Refer to Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Section 202.023, Structure Fires. INFORMATION This section intentionally left blank. DEFINITIONS 1. 1-2 Family Residential Structure: A freestanding residential building designed to house one (1) or two (2) families. (i.e., duplex, manufactured home, house.) CROSS-REFERENCES Standard Operating Procedures Manual Section 201.001, Incident Command Section 202.002b, Residential Fires, Garage Section 201.005, Risk Management Principles Section 202.022, Apparatus Staging Section 202.023, Structure Fires Section 202.024 Page 3 of 4 1-2 Family Residential First-in Guide Section 202.024 Page 4 of 4