Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Residential Fires Standard Operating Guideline PDF

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Guideline SOG 400-01 Residential Fires Issue Date: 10...

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Guideline SOG 400-01 Residential Fires Issue Date: 10/06/2021 Effective Date: 11/03/2021 PURPOSE: The purpose of this directive is to establish a standard course of action for activities that should be performed at a residential structure fire. AUTHORITY:  Fire Rescue Administrator SCOPE: This standard operating guideline shall apply to all Emergency Operations personnel. ATTACHMENT Attachment A: Inside-Outside Truck PROCEDURE: These guidelines provide a basic framework for most incidents. For residential structure fires, the following general guidelines apply: 1. General a. Refer to the 100 series SOGs for all Pre-incident Planning, Response and Communication Center guidelines. b. Refer to the 200 series SOGs for all Incident Management System, Communication and Accountability guidelines. c. Refer to the 300 series SOGs for all General Operations guidelines. d. Refer to the 400 series SOGs, paying particular attention the 420 series for tactical guidelines. 2. Response a. While responding, the Communication Center may be able to provide additional information, such as hydrant availability and location. b. The first arriving unit may request additional units based on: i. Visible or reported conditions ii. Knowledge of the structure iii. Water supply in the area iv. Other unusual circumstances c. When units are arriving on scene ensure to provide room for the Aerial if there is a potential for Aerial operations. SOG 400-01 Residential Structure Fires Page 1 of 4  3. Responsibilities a. First Arriving Unit Responsibilities i. The first arriving unit shall establish Incident Command and manage the incident until Incident Command is transferred or terminated (refer to SOG 200-02 Incident Command Sequence). ii. The first arriving unit shall give an Arrival Report (refer to SOG 420-01 Fire Attack Operations). iii. When the Aerial is the first arriving apparatus to a fire, it shall be the responsibility of that Company Officer to ensure the Aerial is utilized in the most efficient manner (i.e., Engine or Aerial capacity). b. Incident Command Responsibilities i. The Incident Commander shall: 1. Manage the incident (refer to SOG 200-02 Incident Command Sequence). 2. Ensure Benchmarks are performed and communicated (refer to SOG 210-01 Communications). 3. Assign an Incident Safety Officer 4. Ensure all personnel on scene are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. 5. Ensure personnel accountability is in place and being followed (refer to SOG 220-01 Personnel Accountability) 6. Ensure the two-in/two-out rule is being followed (refer to SOG 220-02 Two in/Two out). 7. Ensure a reliable water source is established on all working fires. (i.e. residential, commercial structures or wildland fires. c. Company Responsibilities i. Each Company Officer is responsible for communicating benchmarks and progress reports (refer to SOG 210-01 Communications). d. Firefighter Responsibilities i. It is the responsibility of each firefighter to perform in a safe manner and following all applicable SOG’s. 4. Unit Assignments a. The below assignments are the default assignments for residential structure fires. Fire Rescue recognizes that every emergency incident is different and assignments will be determined by those differences. b. First Arriving Engine i. The first arriving Engine assignment should be: 1. Primary Search (when Rescue is the tactical priority); or 2. Fire Attack (refer to SOG 420-01 Fire Attack Operations). ii. Water Supply 1. The first arriving Engine shall typically operate hoselines from tank water and pass Water Supply. The general exception is when a hydrant is close enough to the first arriving Engine. 2. Water Supply shall be evaluated for each incident. The task may be assigned to the second or third arriving Engine based on water supply needs SOG 400-01 Residential Structure Fires Page 2 of 4  c. First Arriving Rescue i. The first arriving Rescue assignment should be additional support functions such as: 1. Assist with Fire Attack 2. Primary Search 3. Back-up Line 4. RIC 5. Ventilation 6. Laddering or softening the structure ii. Consideration should be given to assigning the first arriving Rescue to give patient care for any identified critical patient(s). d. Second Arriving Engine i. Refer to SOG 200-02 Incident Command Sequence for transferring Incident Command (3.b.vi): 1. “If Incident Command has been established and the Incident Commander is inside an IDLH, the second arriving Company Officer shall communicate with the Incident Commander to confirm assignment or transfer of Incident Command.” ii. The second arriving Engine assignment should be additional support functions, such as: 1. Back-up line 2. Water supply 3. RIC 4. Ventilation 5. Laddering or Softening the structure e. Third Arriving Engine i. The third arriving Engine assignment should be additional support functions, such as: 1. Back-up line 2. Water supply 3. RIC 4. Ventilation 5. Laddering or Softening the structure f. Second Arriving Rescue i. The second arriving Rescue assignment should be additional support functions, such as: 1. Assist with Fire Attack 2. Medical 3. Primary Search 4. Back-up Line 5. RIC 6. Ventilation 7. Laddering or softening the structure ii. Medical should report to the Incident Command Post with their stretcher and medical gear. iii. As the incident progresses and if Medical is not treating emergency patients, then it should set-up and run Rehabilitation for firefighters (refer to SOG 420- SOG 400-01 Residential Structure Fires Page 3 of 4  08 Rehabilitation). iv. Medical and Rehab should be parked in a location and direction that facilitates departure for hospital transports. g. First Arriving Aerial i. The first arriving Aerial assignment should be 1. Aerial Operations (refer to SOG 420-09 Aerial Company Functions).; or 2. Truck company functions, such as: a. Softening the structure b. Ventilation c. Determining roof stability ii. Ventilation must be coordinated with Fire Attack operations. h. First Arriving Chief Officer i. The first arriving Chief Officer is expected to assume Incident Command if the incident is escalating or unstable. ii. If the incident is NOT escalating or unstable the first arriving Chief Officer may work in an advisory capacity with the Incident Commander. i. First Arriving EMS Captain i. The first arriving EMS Captain assignment should be Incident Safety Officer. ii. If assigned as an Incident Safety Officer, the first arriving EMS Captain shall complete a 360 degree size up of the structure and follow SOG 200-03 Safety Officer. j. Second Arriving Chief Officer i. The second arriving Chief Officer may be assigned as: 1. Command Staff 2. General Staff 3. Command Aide 4. Group 5. Division Supersession History 1. SOG #2105, issued 08/01/2005 2. SOG #2105, issued 10/01/2012 3. SOG 400-01, clerical 05/01/2018 4. SOG 400-01, issued 05/21/2018 5. SOG 400-01, issued 11/03/2021 SOG 400-01 Residential Structure Fires Page 4 of 4