Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines PDF

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES – 008 January 1, 2022 NIMS COMPLIANT...

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES – 008 January 1, 2022 NIMS COMPLIANT SOG Title: Post Fire Analysis Revision: 3 APPROVED BY: NUMBER OF PAGES: Re-evaluation Date: Alan Wax January 1, 2024 Fire Chief 8 PURPOSE In an effort to establish a consistent method for conducting post fire analysis and provide a training tool for the Department, the Department has developed a Post Fire Analysis Fact Sheet and a Quality Assessment form. These forms can be found on the J: Drive and are to be used when a post fire critique is done. You will notice that the forms are rather lengthy and cover a broad base of information. Not all parts of the forms must be used on each post fire analysis, only those sections that are applicable to the particular incident. Not all incidents require a post fire analysis be conducted. DEFINITIONS POLICY A post fire analysis will be conducted on all working fires and multiple alarm incidents. During multiple alarm critiques, or where unusual circumstances were encountered, the Chief or Deputy Chief of Operations will assist during the critique to provide an unbiased, external view of the incident. This should provide a method for all personnel to learn from both the positive and negative aspects experienced at each incident. PROCEDURE Items needed for post fire analysis (to be obtained by the Shift Commander):  Dispatch tape.  Video footage, if available.  Post fire analysis sheet and the Quality Assessment form are to be filled out by the first arriving officer and Shift Commander.  The analysis/assessment should be scheduled within a week of the incident.  The Shift Commander will notify the Deputy Chief of Administration and the Deputy Chief of Operations. Once the post fire analysis has been completed, the information will be shared with the other two Battalion Chiefs for review with their shifts and a copy sent to the Deputy Chief of Operations. EXCEPTIONS 1 REFERENCE POST FIRE ANALYSIS FACT SHEET NORMAL RESPONSE ADDRESS UNITS DISPATCHED DATE TIME OF INITIAL ALARM UNDER CONTROL FIRST UNIT ON-SCENE: DELAY: YES NO IF YES, WHY? WEATHER CONDITIONS ANY FACTOR: YES NO IF YES, WHY? I. FIRE A. POINT OF FIRE ORIGIN: B. CAUSE OF FIRE: C. AVENUE OF FIRE SPREAD FROM POINT OF ORIGIN 1. HORIZONTAL: DOOR, WINDOW, CONCEALED SPACE, OTHER 2. VERTICAL: STAIRWAY, SHAFTWAY, WINDOWS,CONCEALED SPACE, OTHER: D. EXPLOSION: YES NO 1. LOCATION: 2. CAUSE: FLAMMABLE GAS, BLEVE, BACKDRAFT, OTHER: E. FATALITIES: YES NO 1. AGE MALE FEMALE CAUSE AGE MALE FEMALE CAUSE 2. TIME BODY WAS LOCATED: 3. TIME OF BODY RECOVERY: II. STRUCTURE A. CONSTRUCTION: FIRE-RESISTIVE NONCOMBUSTIBLE, ORDINARY, HEAVY TIMBER, WOOD-FRAME, OTHER: B. HEIGHT IN STORIES WIDTH (FEET) DEPTH (FEET) 2  C. FIRE LOAD D. ROOF CONSTRUCTION E. SPECIAL FEATURES, i.e. SUPPORTS, OVERHANDS, etc. F. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IN USE. LIST & EXPLAIN: III. ARRIVAL EXPLAIN ANY UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, WATER SUPPLY BLOCKED, STREET OBSTRUCTED, EXTENT OF INVOLVEMENT, RESCUE PROBLEMS, etc., UPON ARRIVAL. IV. STRATEGY AND TACTICS A. INCIDENT PRIORITIES: B. SIZE UP: C. RESCUE: D. EXPOSURE: E. CONFINEMENT/EXTINGUISHMENT: F. VENTILATION: G. SALVAGE/OVERHAUL: 3 V. UNIT ASSIGNMENTS & OBJECTIVES: A. 1ST ARRIVING ENGINE: B. 2ND ARRIVING ENGINE: C. TRUCK COMPANY: D. SQUAD: E. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, i.e., THIRD ENGINE, MULTIPLE ALARM COMPANIES: VI. COMMUNICATIONS: ON-SCENE REPORT: RADIO/GUIDELINE AND USAGE: VII. LESSONS LEARNED? REPORT PREPARED BY: 4  QUALITY ASSESSMENT Rating Areas Possible Applicable Quality Points Fire Department Response 1  All initial units went enroute within 80 seconds Verbalize H.O.P/ Direction of Travel/ Assume Command 5  Height of structure  Occupancy (single family, McDonalds…)  Problem (nothing showing, light smoke, heavy smoke, fire)  Direction of Travel  Assume Command Follow-up Report 4 During the tactical/strategic decision-making process, did Command describe his company activities/needs after completing a 360?  Deployment (standard lead-out or pre-connect, ladder, rescue, EMS….)  From what access point for attack lines (alpha/charlie door)  Upgrade alarm  IRIC status (credible rescue needed or not) Deployment 8 During the tactical/strategic decision-making process, did Command order the following assignments as apparatus staged?  Back-up line (size or type)  Second Line  Primary Search  Ventilation  Forcible Entry  Supply Line  Building Laddered  Exposure Protection Initial Apparatus Spotted Appropriately 3  Was the first engine positioned correctly based on the situation?  Was the truck at front of building or position for rescue or roof access?  Were the other apparatus out of the way? 5 Rating Areas Possible Applicable Quality Points Fire Attack 7  Was the attack from the proper side?  Was a back-up line in place?  Were the correct hose sizes and arrangement of lines utilized?  Were interior access and escape routes protected?  Were search crews protected?  Was the fire attack coordinated with ventilation?  Was a Second line deployed? Water Supply 3  Was an adequate supply established?  Was an appropriate hydrant used?  Was a tender requested? Ventilation 6  Was it timely and coordinated with fire attack?  If horizontal, were windows, screens and draperies removed for maximum ventilation?  If vertical, were the location and size of roof cuts appropriate?  If a building system was used for ventilation, was the use appropriate?  Were flow paths accessed?  Door control accessed? Searches 4  Was it timely and coordinated?  Were adequate resources assigned?  All areas of building searched?  Was a secondary search conducted and completed? Salvage 2  Was it timely and coordinated?  Were adequate resources assigned? 6 Rating Areas Possible Applicable Quality Points Utilization of Building Systems 6  Were standpipes appropriate and correctly used?  Were sprinklers operating, were they supported properly by F.D. pumper?  Were building communication and control systems used when appropriate?  Were building HVAC systems used when appropriate?  Were elevators used properly to move personnel and equipment?  Were sprinklers shut-off at the appropriate time and was a firefighter left at the control valve? Utilities 4  Electric shut off  Gas shut off  Water shut off  Appropriate utility companies notified? Support Activities 4  Was overhaul accomplished?  Was the building posted “No Occupancy”?  Was rehab established?  Was cause and origin determined in timely manner by the I.C., Company Officer or was a fire investigator notified? Scene Safety 8  Were IRIC guidelines followed?  Was there a recognition of hazards (i.e., collapse, explosion, backdraft, flashover, hazardous materials, and overhead lines)?  Was a Safety Officer established?  Were PASSPORTs collected?  Was crew integrity maintained?  Was a RIC established?  Was the building monitored for CO?  Was the building monitored for HCN? 7 Rating Areas Possible Applicable Quality Points Scene Management / Communications 14  Was the transfer of Command completed effectively?  Were the IRIC benchmarks communicated?  Were all three benchmarks communicated by Command (“fire under control, fire out, all clear”)?  Were the appropriate number of alarms used?  Was a reasonable span of control maintained throughout the operation?  Was a fire ground radio frequency utilized?  Was command communication effective to Central and to Divisions/Groups?  Was a Systems Officer (610) established?  Was adequate station coverage maintained throughout the operation?  Did the I/C operate from inside the Command vehicle?  Did the I/C utilize the head-set?  Did the I/C request an aid to assist with Command?  Did the I/C obtain timely C.A.N. reports?  Did the I/C position member’s on-deck?  Did the I/C recycle members appropriately?  Were PAR’s completed when required? Summary Rating Areas Possible Applicable Quality Percent Points Fire Department Response 1 H.O.P / Direction / Command 5 Follow-up Report 4 Deployment 8 Initial Apparatus Spotted Appropriately 3 Fire Attack 7 Water Supply 3 Ventilation 6 Searches 4 Salvage 2 Utilization of Building Systems 6 Utilities 4 Support Activities 4 Scene Safety 8 Scene Management / Communications 14 TOTALS 79 End of Document 8