Bolingbrook Fire Department Job Description - Fire Lieutenant PDF

JOB DESCRIPTION - FIRE LIEUTENANT Effective Date: 03/19/21 Replaces: 05/01/18 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for the job description of Fire Lieutenant. Policy: 1. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: a. Minimum of seven years as a Village of Bolingbrook F...

JOB DESCRIPTION - FIRE LIEUTENANT Effective Date: 03/19/21 Replaces: 05/01/18 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for the job description of Fire Lieutenant. Policy: 1. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: a. Minimum of seven years as a Village of Bolingbrook Firefighter, or b. Minimum of five years as a Village of Bolingbrook Firefighter with an Associate Degree in Fire Science, or c. Minimum of five years as a Village of Bolingbrook Firefighter with Fire Officer I/Company Fire Officer (or provisional) status. d. Successfully meet the testing requirements of the Village of Bolingbrook Fire and Police Board. 2. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: a. All qualifications of JOB DESCRIPTION – FIREFIGHTER shall be met. b. Responsible for tasks and personnel safety. c. Accountable for all department record keeping assigned through Fire Department Administrative Regulations. d. Supervise assigned personnel compliance with State Laws, Village Ordinances, Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures and Administrative Regulations. e. Conduct company-training requirements to maintain state certification of Advanced Firefighter skills. f. Initiate discipline of assigned crewmembers and investigate personnel complaints according to the current labor agreement and state law. g. Disseminate written and oral information in emergency and non-emergency situations and confirm crew understanding. h. Oversee the maintenance and care of assigned fire department property. i. Complete training as assigned. j. Report to Shift Commander/Battalion Chief k. The ability to recognize and react accordingly to member related problems such as behavioral health, chemical dependencies, etc. l. Give incident size-up and develop an initial incident action plan. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 26 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  m. Conduct fire inspections, identify hazards, address violations, conduct pre-incident plans, secure emergency scenes until they are turned over to investigators. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 27 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF A BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARARTMENT SPECIALTY TEAM Effective Date: 12/01/21 Replaces: 09/19/21 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for requirements to participate as an active member of the Bolingbrook Specialty Teams. Policy: 1. TRT: a. Obtain the following certifications within two years of joining team: i. Technical Rescue Awareness. ii. Hazardous Materials Operations. iii. Rope Operations. iv. Confined Space Operations. v. Trench Operations. vi. Structural Collapse Operations. vii. Vehicle Machinery Operations. b. Obtain the following certifications within four years of joining team: i. Rope Technician. ii. Confined Space Technician. iii. Trench Technician. iv. Structural Collapse Technician. v. Vehicle Machinery Technician. c. Validate Annually: i. Complete mandatory monthly training. 2. Water Rescue: a. Obtain the following certificates within three years of joining the team: i. Technical Rescue Awareness. ii. Water Operations. iii. Rope Operations. iv. Swift Water Technician. v. Watercraft Technician. vi. Surface Ice Technician vii. Basic Open Water Diver. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 30 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  viii. Dry Suit Diver. ix. Emergency Response Diving 1 (ERDI). x. Full Face Mask Diver. xi. Ice Diver. 3. Hazardous Materials: a. Obtain the following certificates within two years of joining the team: i. Technical Rescue Awareness. ii. Hazardous Materials Operations. iii. Hazardous Materials Technician. iv. Hazardous Materials Incident Command. 4. Attend MABAS 16 monthly drills or other team related drills. 5. Respond to at least 50% of all team activations BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 31 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES STATION ACTIVITY REPORTS Effective Date: 04/22/21 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for station activity reports. Policy: 1. Station Activity Reports: a. Entered in the forum section of Target Solutions. b. Entered by the station Company Officer/Acting Station Company Officer. c. Content: i. Daily activities. ii. Job related messages. iii. Arrival of visitors. iv. Deliveries. v. Other station occurrences. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 59 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING Effective Date: 04/22/21 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Policy: 1. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD): a. Requesting a CISD: i. Any member can request a CISD. ii. Requests should be made through the Chain of Command. iii. The Shift Commander will notify Command Staff. iv. The Shift Commander will utilize Northern Illinois CISD Team by calling 1-800- 225-CISD. b. Time frame: i. Should take place within 24-48 hours after the incident. c. Examples that cause critical incident stress: i. Serious injury or death of a department co-worker. ii. Mass casualty incident. iii. Serious illness or death of a civilian resulting from departmental operations. iv. Death and/or violence to a child. d. Symptoms: i. Physical: 1. Shock. 2. Tremors. 3. Nausea, vomiting. 4. Muffled hearing. 5. G.I. Issues. 6. Crying. ii. Psychological: 1. Memory loss. 2. Anomia (inability to name an object). 3. Lowered problem solving. 4. Lowered decision-making. iii. Emotional: BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 60 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PERSONAL CELLULAR PHONE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE Effective Date: 04/22/21 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for personal cellular phone and other electronic devices. Policy: 1. Personal cellular phones and other personal electronic devices: a. Shall be in compliance with the Village Personal Policy Manual. b. May be carried while on-duty. c. Shall not interfere with daily tasks. d. Shall not be used while driving. i. Exception of staff vehicles with a hands-free option. e. Shall not be used for personal use during: i. Emergency and non-emergency incidents. ii. Training. iii. Company activities. f. This policy includes other personal electronic devices such as: i. Smart watches. ii. Tablets. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 68 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TOBACCO AND VAPE USAGE Effective Date: 04/22/21 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for tobacco and vape usage. Policy: 1. Smoking and Vaping: a. Prohibited in any Village building. b. Designated smoking areas, at least 15-feet from building entrances. 2. Tobacco and Vaping products are not to be used during the following: a. In any fire department vehicle. b. In any area where training is being conducted. c. Where members are interacting with the public. 3. Disposal of smoking tobacco and vaping products: a. Only in appropriate receptacles. b. Not to be disposed of on the ground. 4. Chewing/smokeless tobacco: a. Only to be spit into a sealable container. b. Container is to be disposed of immediately following use. 5. Tobacco and Vape use: a. The Bolingbrook Fire Department does not endorse the use of tobacco, smokeless tobacco, or vape products, but rather encourages cessation of their use. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 69 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND EXPOSURE POLICY (FLUID DOCUMENT) Effective Date: 07/12/21 Replaces: 02/23/21 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for COVID-19 outbreak and exposures. Policy: 1. Employee testing positive for COVID-19: a. It is strongly encouraged the affected employee not come to work. i. The employee must consult with their personal doctor for deciding when to be released from isolation and able to return to work. b. Current CDC guidelines for releasing someone from isolation is on a case-by-case basis and includes meeting all of the following requirements: i. The patient is free from fever, without the use of fever reducing medications, for at least 72 hours. ii. The patient is no longer showing symptoms, including cough. iii. The patient has tested negative on at least two consecutive respiratory specimens collected at least 24 hours apart. iv. It has been at least seven days since the onset of the patient’s illness. 2. If a non-vaccinated employee is exposed to a positive COVID-19 patient: a. It is strongly encouraged that the employee stay home, self-quarantine, and consult with their doctor when it is safe to return to work. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 79 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INFORMATION Effective Date: 12/11/20 Replaces: NEW Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) information. Policy: 1. Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) information: a. Employee Assistance Program flyer (APPENDIX A). b. Available on the Village of Bolingbrook website in the Employee Intranet, under “misc. forms”. 2. Additional assistance: a. Illinois Fire Service Institute First Responder Resiliency Program (APPENDIX B). b. Illinois Firefighter Peer Support. 3. APPENDIX A and APPENDIX B shall be posted on the bulletin board at: a. Each fire station. b. Fire Administration. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 80 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Appendix A Employee Assistance Program The Community Service Council (815) 886-5000 440 Quadrangle Dr Suite C Bolingbrook, IL 60440 BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 81 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Appendix B Illinois Fire Service Institute First Responder Resiliency Project 100 Club of Illinois – (312) 265-0920 www.100clubil.org Illinois Firefighter Peer Support – (855) 907-8776 www.ilffps.org RE;ACT – (708) 797-3228 www.react4ryan.com Rosecrance Florian Program – (888) 928-5278 www.rosecranceflorian.org Safe Call Now – (206) 459-3020 www.safecallnow.org Share The Load www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 www.988lifeline.org Veterans Crisis Line – 988 Press 1 www.veteranscrisisline.net BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 82 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FIRE DEPARTMENT DRIVER REQUIREMENTS Effective Date: 09/26/23 Replaces: 12/01/21 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for fire department driver requirements. Policy: 1. Requirements: a. Driver’s License for the class of vehicle they will be operating. b. Drive non-emergency for eight hours including one hour of nighttime driving and one hour of highway driving. c. Complete the driving course. d. Review VEHICLE SAFETY PROCEDURES and EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN USE including FSVO training. e. Review trans-break and understand how it operates. f. Discuss weather hazards and the effects of driving. g. Review EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ON HIGHWAYS AND ROADWAYS. h. Six hours of annual drive time. 2. Engine driver/pump operator requirements: a. FAE certification. b. Pass the Bolingbrook Fire Department pump operator test. 3. Truck driver/operator requirements: a. Pass the Bolingbrook Fire Department truck driver/operator test. b. Meet all requirements. c. Minimum of 10 hours driving the Truck. d. Set up the Truck 15 times. i. Three must be at night. e. If a member is cleared on the Truck they are automatically cleared on Engines. 4. Annual requirements: a. Six hours of operation on each vehicle they are certified to operate. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 89 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Skills 1. Firefighter will have knowledge of the apparatus prior to operating it. a. How to perform a weekly and monthly check, tilt the cab, check fluids. b. Check all emergency lights, tire pressures, and wear of the apparatus. c. Know the location of equipment and tools on the apparatus, how to properly maintain and troubleshoot equipment, and properly use the equipment. d. Know all hose loads, how to properly deploy them, and pack them. e. Know how to properly turn on and operate all emergency and scene lights. f. Know how to place the apparatus into pump. g. Troubleshoot minor problems and find solutions. 2. Knowledge of hoses and pump/pumping pressures including passing a written test. a. Know the proper pressures, how to calculate the needed pressure while operating hose- lines and appliances including relay pumping, feeding the Truck, standpipe operations, and sprinkler system support according to RECOMMENDED PUMPING PRESSURES. b. Firefighters shall know the OSFM way to calculate required pump pressures. c. Firefighter shall know how the pump and engine operate on a mechanical level. Centrifugal pump pressure volume etc. d. Troubleshoot potential problems. e. Pass a 25 question test with questions based off BFD specific pressures, appliances and tactical approaches. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 90 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Hands-on Practical 1. The candidate must perform successful hydrant connections. a. 10 less than 25 feet. b. Four 25-50 feet. c. Two 50-100 feet. d. Four of greater than 100 feet with a second company assigned as water supply. e. Connections must be completed with a crew pulling a 1 ¾” pre-connected line flowing water. i. A positive water supply shall be achieved prior to draining the tank. ii. If a positive water supply is not achieved prior to the tank being drained the operator shall take appropriate action. 2. The firefighter must successfully troubleshoot and connect to a hydrant without a steamer port. a. This should be done without prior knowledge of an unavailable steamer port. 3. The firefighter shall demonstrate proficiency pumping each of the following lines using RECOMMENDED PUMPING PRESSURES. a. The pre-connected front bumper line with a fog nozzle. b. The 200 foot 1 ¾” cross lay with a fog and a smoothbore nozzle. c. The 200 foot 2 ½” cross lay with a smoothbore nozzle. d. Tie into a system using two 2 ½” lines at 150 psi. i. Explain why a system is charged to 150 psi. e. Conduct standpipe operations. i. Two 100 foot lengths of 2 ½” hose. ii. 150 foot hotel pack with a smoothbore nozzle or low pressure fog nozzle. 1. Deployed on the third floor of a building. f. Conduct skid load operations. i. With a smoothbore nozzle. ii. With a fog nozzle. iii. Use 250 feet of 2 ½” hose. iv. Break the skid load down and use the 2 ½” hose at the proper pressure. g. Conduct deck gun operations. i. Know the tip sizes and gallons per minute. ii. Flow all the tip sizes at the proper pressures. iii. Demonstrate a fast water attack on a dumpster. h. Conduct drafting operations. i. Perform at Brad Links. ii. Perform at Royce & Green. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 91 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  iii. Utilize the primer to complete and maintain a positive water supply. iv. Go over operations of drafting including securing all inlets and outlets and properly pulling a draft while staying above 10 in/Hg. v. Relay pump to an Engine 200 feet away. i. Supply water to Truck 4 while flowing the master stream. i. Utilize 150 feet of 5” supply hose. j. Supply a handline with the proper flow using a foam inductor. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 92 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Final Practical 1. The firefighter shall spot the apparatus at a simulated house fire. 2. A firefighter shall deploy a 1 ¾” cross lay, stretch hose, and simulate a fire attack. 3. The operator shall establish a positive water supply prior to draining the tank. 4. After the positive water supply is established the firefighter will: a. Place a ladder to the roof. b. Start a saw for operation. 5. A second firefighter shall pull a skid load of 150 feet to protect an exposure. It shall be spun down to a 2 ½” line with a smoothbore nozzle and supplied at the correct pressure. 6. A third firefighter shall deploy the Blitz Fire at 200 feet using 2 ½” hose. 7. All of the lines will be flowing simultaneously so the firefighter can experience flowing this many gallons without dropping the pump pressure below 10 in/Hg. 8. The firefighter shall establish a water supply by drafting at the Brad Links location and flow the Blitz Fire from 150 feet away. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 93 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ASSIGNMENT AS ACTING COMPANY OFFICER Effective Date: 12/01/23 Replaces: 12/01/21 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for assignment as acting company officer. Policy: 1. Qualifications: a. Must challenge all components of the most recent promotional exam. i. New acting company officers must submit a letter of intent to challenge the next promotional exam. b. Meet the standards defined in the: i. Personnel Policy Manual. ii. Collective Bargaining Agreement. iii. SOP’s iv. AR’s 2. Priority of candidates: a. Personnel with a final score of 70% or greater on the promotional list will receive a majority of Acting Company Officer assignments. b. Personnel with a final score of less than 70% on the promotional list, or that have competed the upgrade program prior to the promotional exam, will have a minimum of four upgrades per year. 3. Removal from Acting Company Officer role: a. Explanation of deficiencies will be provided. b. An Employee Performance Improvement Plan will be implemented c. Remedial training will be made available. d. Documentation will be provided by the Shift Commander. e. The documentation will be submitted to the Fire Chief. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 107 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  f. the Training Battalion Chief. i. Include the intent to challenge the next promotional test. 4. Qualifications: a. Meet the eligibility criteria in the promotions section of the collective bargaining agreement. b. Be capable of performing the essential functions in JOB DESCRIPTION - FIRE LIEUTENANT 5. Training Requirements: a. Orientation: i. Rosters and fire reports. ii. District tours including target and special hazard buildings. iii. Response procedures including single company, multi-company, fire response, highway, mutual-aid, and auto-aid. iv. Duty injury and vehicle accident report procedures. v. MABAS Box alarm cards and procedures. vi. Simulated calls and decision-making. vii. Understanding of all ARs, SOPs, CBA, the Village Personal Policy Manual, and the Fire Department Manual. viii. Proper completion of building and vehicle maintenance work orders. ix. Meeting with EMS Director. x. Meeting with Fire Prevention Bureau. xi. Meeting with Training Chief. xii. Two hours of observation time with WESCOM. b. Training Program: i. Ten shifts minimum with their assigned Lieutenant. ii. Training should progress to the candidate performing all of the Station Commander duties while under the supervision of their assigned Lieutenant until competent. iii. The candidate will then complete a minimum of 48 hours without assistance under observation of their assigned Lieutenant. iv. The candidate will then rotate to each of the other fire stations. 1. The first shift for observation and learning from the Lieutenant. 2. The second shift acting as station officer with the Lieutenant observing. v. The candidate will complete the Work Experience form (Appendix A): a. Upon completion of the training with each Lieutenant. vi. Each Lieutenant will complete the Upgrade Evaluation form (Appendix B): a. Upon completion of training with the candidate. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 108 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  vii. Required tasks: 1. Take command at a multi-company incident and assign other crews. 2. Operate from the officers seat of the suppression apparatus and perform the following tasks: a. Radio communication. b. Mobile data terminal operation including mapping. 3. Instruct two single company trainings witnessed by the Training Chief. 4. Instruct two multi-company trainings witnessed by the Training Chief. 5. Participate in simulated training scenarios with their Lieutenant. 6. Review performance with their Lieutenant and Battalion Chief. 7. Complete 120 hours as an Acting Station Commander without a Lieutenant. 6. Test: a. End of Upgrade training. b. Material: i. SOPs ii. ARs iii. Personnel Policy Manuel iv. Collective Bargaining Agreement c. Passing score of 80%. 7. Failure of training: a. A written notification of deficiencies will be provided. b. An employee performance improvement plan will be implemented. c. Remedial training will be made available. d. Reinstatement: i. Requires further training. ii. Meeting with their Lieutenant and Battalion Chief. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 109 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Appendix A Bolingbrook Fire Department Training Division Work Experience Report Name:____________________ Company Officer:______________________ Date:___________ Responsibilities Yes No N/A Rosters entered in by 7:30 am Vehicle Checks Completed NFIRS Reporting Completed Station/ Shift Log Completed Communicated relevant information through chain of command Planned and completed Fire Inspections Coordinated station Training Planned daily activities and adjusted properly to calls/projects BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 110 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Appendix B For the Following Responses Please select one answer S – Satisfactory U – Unsatisfactory I – Improvement needed N/A – Not applicable Personnel And Supervision S U I N/A Supervises subordinates appropriately, gives clear instructions and follows through. Assures appropriate safety equipment is worn/used in emergency and non-emergency situations. Complies with all department ARs and SOPs Requires minimal supervision to function as a company officer Makes appropriate operational and tactical decisions based on the type of incident. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 111 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Radio transmissions are clear and concise Interacts well with the public Relays appropriate information to command Anticipates needs and is able to adapt quickly Understands fire alarm and suppression systems in able to manage activations Comments:___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 112 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Incident Responses, please write in number of responses responded to during the observation time. EMS Fire Alarm MVC Gas Leak / Co Special Operations Other During this period, describe any personnel issues the upgrade was confronted with and how they resolved the issue. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ During this period of time where there any additional assignments/responsibilities given to the upgrade, were they completed how they were managed. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 113 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Comments, please indicate any areas for improvement for the upgrade. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Lieutenant: ________________________________________ Signature of Candidate: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________ BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 114 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM Effective Date: 05/07/21 Replaces: 10/16/14 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for the Accountability System. Policy: 1. The Accountability System: a) Used as part of the Incident Command System. b) Identifies units operating on the scene of an emergency. c) Identifies units and their assignments (e.g. tasks, divisions). 2. Materials: a) Removable passports. b) Incident Command worksheets. c) Daily Roster of on-duty personnel. 3. Passports: a) Used for MABAS responses. b) Mutual / Auto Aid Given. i) Passports given to Incident Command. c) Mutual / Auto Aid Received. i) Passports collected by Incident Command from responding Mutual / Auto Aid. d) Board that contains the following information: i) Company designator. ii) Apparatus number. iii) Four letter MABAS jurisdiction code. iv) Passport board shall be adhered to the door with Velcro. e) Incident Command: i) Utilize the Command Worksheet (Appendix A). ii) Utilized the Daily Roster. 4. Responsibility: a) Company Officer. b) If responding without a Company Officer, then the senior member. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 118 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ACCOUNTABILITY OF NON-DISPOSABLE EQUIPMENT Effective Date: 07/02/21 Replaces: 05/12/16 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for the accountability of non-disposable equipment. Policy: 1. Ambulance crew responsibilities: a. When leaving non-disposable equipment at receiving hospitals: i. Retrieve the equipment once it is no longer in use. 1. If unable to retrieve prior to the end of the Shift, notify the oncoming crews to retrieve the equipment as soon as possible. 2. Non-disposable equipment including, but not limited to: a. Backboards. b. Air splints. c. Traction splints. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 134 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PARAMEDIC PRECEPTOR Effective Date: 12/01/21 Replaces: 10/14/14 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for a paramedic preceptor. Policy: 1. Requirements: a. Paramedic in good standing in the Edward Hospital EMS system and the Bolingbrook Fire Department for one year. b. Minimum of three years working experience in an ambulance. (Not limited to Bolingbrook.) c. Strong knowledge of system policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures d. Current on all training hours as required by the Bolingbrook Fire Department. e. Acceptance will be at the discretion of the EMS Director with input from the Battalion Chief and Company Officer. 2. Responsibilities: a. Accountable and responsible for decisions made in the field regarding patient care provided by the student. b. Complete the required documentation and evaluations. c. Able to provide reason for and documentation pertaining to a negative field experience, which may result in a negative recommendation for licensure. d. Respect the privacy of the students. Discuss their performance only with the department EMS Director or the system paramedic coordinator. e. Conduct themselves in the highest professional manner at all times. f. Any interaction, which may be seen as harassing, will not be tolerated. g. Sexual relationships are inappropriate between instructors, preceptors, proctors, and students who are not married to each other or did not have a pre-existing relationship. h. Attend a system-sponsored training on being a preceptor when available. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 139 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM Effective Date: 01/24/20 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for rapid entry systems. Policy: 1. During daily checks of vehicles equipped with the Key Secure Systems, the system shall be inspected to ensure the keys are present and in the locked position. 2. Ensure your four-digit code operates the Key Secure properly and the keys are removable from the device. 3. You are responsible for the security of your four-digit code. a. If you feel the security of your code was compromised, contact the Fire Marshal’s office to have it changed. 4. Rapid entry keys shall be used to gain access into premises for official Fire Department business. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 142 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES OPEN BURNS Effective Date: 01/24/20 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for open burns. Policy: 1. Bolingbrook Village Limits: a. Open burning is prohibited unless a permit has been issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau. b. Exceptions: i. Outside fireplaces are permitted without a permit, provided all of the following conditions exist: 1. Only cut, split, seasoned fireplace quality firewood can be used. 2. The fire must be contained in a commercially built outdoor fireplace, or an appropriately constructed in place outdoor fireplace. a. Bare ground and 55–gallon barrels are not appropriate fireplaces. 3. The fire must not emit sparks, excessive smoke or flames, over one foot above the wood. 4. The size of the wood pile shall not exceed two feet in height and two feet in length. 5. The fire must be on the property of the person(s) building the fire. 6. A minimum of one adult, over the age of 21, must be present at all times the fire is burning, and water must be available to extinguish the fire. a. A garden hose or bucket of water is acceptable. 7. The fire must be at least 10 feet from any structure. 2. Will County: a. Open burning is prohibited unless an EPA permit is obtained. No permit is needed for controlled burns by farmers when they are burning agricultural waste on the property it originated from. b. No open burning of agricultural or domestic waste will be permitted within 1000 feet of residential areas within or adjacent to municipalities having a population in excess of 2,500 people. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 144 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  3. DuPage County: a. Open burning is prohibited unless an EPA permit is obtained. 4. Compliance: a. The following guidelines will be followed when dispatched to an open burning complaint: i. When open burning complaints are received, they will be referred to the Shift Commander. 1. If the Shift Commander has an engine company respond, they will respond without lights and siren and shall remain in service. ii. If the person or persons are in violation of any ordinance, they will be asked to extinguish the fire. iii. If the fire is out of control or presents a potentially dangerous situation, the Fire Department will extinguish the fire. iv. If the responsible party refuses to comply, the Bolingbrook Police Department, the Will County Environmental Enforcement Officer, and the Illinois EPA (708- 338-7900) can be requested to assist the fire department personnel. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 145 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES VEHICLE REPAIR Effective Date: 08/06/21 Replaces: 11/19/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for vehicle repair. Policy: 1. If a vehicle needs repair and the company can repair it, fill out the work order in Station Check program and mark it complete. 2. Vehicle needs repair and the company cannot repair it: a. Notify the Company Officer. b. Notify on-duty Engineer. c. Fill out work order in Station Check. d. Engineer will mark work order “complete” when work is finished. e. Engineer will send invoices to Fire Administration and save on the server. 3. If vehicle needs to be removed from service: a. Notify Shift Commander. b. Complete work order in Station Check. c. Complete Vehicle Equipment Move List (Appendix A). i. Copy left in OOS vehicle and the Lieutenant’s office of completing station. ii. Move vehicle in Station Check. 4. If vehicle sent to outside vendor, remove: a. SCBA b. SCBA Bottles c. Cyanokit d. Items subject to freezing in the winter. 5. Once vehicle is returned from repair, the Company Officer will ensure it is placed back in “full service” and all checks are completed in the Station Check program. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 159 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES APPENDIX A Vehicle Equipment Move List Vehicle Number: __________________________ Maintenance Number: _____________________ From Vehicle: ____________________________ To Vehicle: _______________________________ Date Moved: _____________________________ Equipment Moved New Location ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 160 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Person Moving Equipment: ________________________ 7000 _________________ _ # Storage Area if not Place in a Vehicle: _____________________________________________________________________________________ BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 161 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES COLD WEATHER PUMP PRECAUTIONS Effective Date: 08/06/21 Replaces: 11/19/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for cold weather pump precautions. Policy: 1. Fire department pumping apparatus shall: a. Run with wet pumps at all times. b. All discharge drain valves open unless flowing water. 2. During freezing weather: a. Keep the pumping apparatus inside when not in use. b. Consider rotating apparatus during prolonged emergency operations. c. Put apparatus in pump to circulate water when outside. d. Remove condensation from the brake system by pulling the air system relief cord (if present.). BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 163 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE END OF SHIFT REPORT Effective Date: 10/07/22 Replaces: N/A Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for the vehicle maintenance end of shift report. Procedure: 1. The engineer on duty, or the lieutenant/lieutenant upgrade at station one in the engineer’s absence will be responsible for submitting an End of Shift Report to the BVM and Command Staff email groups prior to the end of each shift. a. The report will be original, not copy and pasted, and consist of: i. What vehicle maintenance related work was completed. ii. What was not completed and why. iii. Variances from the scheduled maintenance for the week set by the scheduling with an explanation for the variance. iv. Projects worked on. v. Any other pertinent information. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 171 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES OPEN WORK TICKETS Effective Date: 09/23/23 Replaces: 10/07/22 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for Open Work Tickets. Policy: 1. The Engineer on duty, or the Lieutenant, or the Lieutenant Upgrade, at Station One, in the Engineer’s absence, will update all open work tickets in the “Check-It” program prior to the end of shift. a. Updates will include: i. Narrative in the comments section detailing the status of repair. ii. Exact dates of when it will be completed, is expected to be completed, or next follow up date. iii. Plan of action. iv. Any other pertinent information. v. No copy and pasting allowed. b. Every effort will be made to contact the vendor or public works for the most up-to-date information. c. Work tickets will be updated in real time and will be moved to the appropriate column for the current status with a narrative update. d. Exceptions: i. Updates are not required on weekends or holidays. ii. Extended repair time: 1. A request can be made to the Vehicle Maintenance Battalion Chief to pause updates for a specific period of time. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 172 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY GENERATOR PROCEDURES Effective Date: 09/03/21 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for emergency generator procedures. Policy: 1. All station emergency generators should be tested on a weekly basis. a. Programmed to automatically run at 0900 on Saturday. b. Station Commander is to verify and document the generator ran in the Daily Log. 2. In the event of a power failure: a. Personnel will utilize their portable radios. b. Advise Dispatch that Companies are “on the air.” c. Confirm the station generator is operating. d. Advise Dispatch and the Shift Commander the station is operating on emergency power. e. Have Dispatch test the Station Alerting Systems to verify operation. i. If alerting systems operate properly, advise Dispatch the company is “off the air.” ii. If alerting systems fail, remain “on the air.” f. Upon restoration of normal power: i. Personnel may discontinue monitoring their portable radios. ii. Confirm the generator turns off. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 174 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROJECTS Effective Date: 09/03/21 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for Building Maintenance projects. Policy: 1. Repairs that can be made by on-duty crew: a. Under $100.00: i. P-Card the necessary supplies and complete repairs. ii. Make a note in Station Log. iii. Email [email protected] b. Over $100.00: i. Notify the on-duty Shift Commander for instructions. 2. Repairs that cannot be made by on-duty crew: a. Notify the on-duty Shift Commander. b. Contact the appropriate vendor on the approved vendor list. i. Schedule an appointment or an emergency repair request. c. Make a note in the Station Log. d. Email [email protected]. 3. If the project can be completed, Building Maintenance will notify the appropriate vendors, or purchase the necessary supplies for the work order. 4. Emergency repairs that are needed after normal business hours, or on weekends and holidays, shall be handled by the on-duty Shift Commander. The Shift Commander will determine if such repairs are urgent, and then contact the appropriate vendors. Actions taken by the Shift Commander shall be forwarded to the Building Maintenance Group as soon as possible. Any receipts or warranty information shall also be forwarded to Building Maintenance. 5. If an emergency repair must be made, and the cost will exceed $1,500.00, then the Shift Commander shall try to contact three vendors and evaluate their costs vs. details of the work. These quotes shall be forwarded to Building Maintenance as soon as possible after the repair is made. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 175 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES SERVICE TESTING OF HOSE Effective Date: 05/07/21 Replaces: 08/21/13 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is act as a guideline for service testing of hose. Policy: 1. Testing frequency: a. Annually 2. Hose testing schedule: a. 2021: i. A-Shift 5” ii. B-Shift 2 ½” iii. C-Shift 1 ¾” b. 2022: i. A-Shift 1 ¾” ii. B-Shift 5” iii. C-Shift 2 ½” c. 2023: i. A-Shift 2 ½” ii. B-Shift 1 ¾” iii. C-Shift 5” d. 2024: i. A-Shift 5” ii. B-Shift 2 ½” iii. C-Shift 1 ¾” 3. 1 ¾” and 2 ½” hose: a. Test using the hose tester. b. 250 psi for five minutes. 4. 5” hose: a. Test using a suppression vehicle. b. Flow water from an uninvolved discharge to keep the pump cool. c. 200 psi for five minutes. 5. Maximum length: a. 300-feet. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 183 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  6. Testing: a. Inspect hose. i. Remove from service for the following: 1. Mildew, rot, damage by chemicals, burns, cuts, abrasions, damaged threads, out-of-round couplings, or swivels not rotating freely. b. Mark hose. i. Draw a line on each end of the hose where it meets the couplings. ii. Re-mark hose number. c. Attach hose: i. Max distance of 300’. ii. Tighten couplings with spinner wrenches. iii. Use a hose testing cap or nozzle on the end of the last male coupling. d. Connect the tester / suppression vehicle to a water source. i. Charge and expel air from hose. e. Set the hose tester / suppression vehicle to the appropriate pressure. i. While hose is at the appropriate pressure, remain a minimum of 15’ away. 7. Duration: a. Five minutes. 8. Shut down operation. 9. Failed hose criteria: a. Hose couplings that slipped. b. Leaking hose. 10. Removing hose from service. a. Placed in a storage roll with the male coupling on the outside. b. Label the hose out of service. c. The Lieutenant in-charge of hose will determine what to do with the failed length. 11. Passed hose: a. Place a sticker on the female coupling. b. Mark the year on the sticker. c. Hang 1 ¾” and 2 ½” hose to dry. i. Exception for re-packable, rubber hose. 12. Documentation: a. The Company Officer shall email the Lieutenant in-charge of hose with: i. Passed hose numbers. ii. Failed hose numbers. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 184 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES BOAT ENGINE MAINTENANCE Effective Date: 09/03/21 Replaces: 04/05/17 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for boat engine maintenance. Policy: 1. Monthly check procedure: a. Check engine oil, connect fuel line, and squeeze fuel line primer until firm. b. Attach flushing kit (earmuffs) to intake screen. c. Attach a garden hose to flushing kit and turn on water. d. Ensure the throttle is in neutral and full choke on (9.9hp motor only). e. Pull to start. f. When engine starts, push in choke and throttle up slightly. g. Check for a stream of water coming from the water pump indicator hole. i. Shut the engine off if a steady stream of water is not present and adjust flushing kit. h. Move shift lever to forward position and check rotation of propeller. i. Shift lever to neutral position and watch for propeller to stop. j. Shift lever to reverse position and check the rotation of propeller. k. Shift the throttle to neutral. Press and hold throttle only button and engage into forward position. Ensure propeller is not running. l. Disconnect the fuel supply and allow the motor to run out of fuel. 2. Boat engine oil shall be changed once per year. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 187 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TACTICAL BENCHMARKS Effective Date: 05/16/19 Replaces: N/A Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to announce benchmark completions. Procedure: 1. All Clear: Tactical Benchmark #1 a. The Officer involved in the completion of the task will notify the Incident Commander of the all clear once the primary search is complete in the assigned area. A verbal all clear” from the homeowner / manager shall be relayed to the Incident Commander, but is not a substitution for a primary search all clear. b. Incident Command will then notify dispatch of the all clear. 2. Fire Under Control: Tactical Benchmark #2 a. The Officer involved in the completion of the task will notify the Incident Commander of the fire under control once completed. b. Incident Command will then notify dispatch of the fire under control. 3. Loss Stopped: Tactical Benchmark #3 a. The Officer involved in the completion of the task will notify the Incident Commander of the loss stopped once fire extinguishment is completed. b. Incident Command will then notify dispatch of the loss stopped. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 208 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ALARM DEFINITIONS Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 06/05/14 Purpose: The purpose of this document is to define the levels of alarms dispatched by the Bolingbrook Fire Department. Procedure: 1. SINGLE COMPANY: a. 1 Suppression Vehicle, 1 Ambulance. b. Examples, but not limited to: i. Dumpster or rubbish fires. ii. Vehicle fires with no structure involved, except on I-55 and I-355. iii. Gasoline spills. iv. Grass and brushfires. v. Wires down. vi. Odor investigations. vii. Emergency lockouts (food on the stove, child locked in car, or house). viii. Police Department assists (e.g. ladder a building). ix. Ambulance requests. x. Vehicle accidents excluding accidents on I-55 or I-355. xi. Activated smoke detector in a single family with no apparent problem. xii. Carbon monoxide incident. 2. VIOLENT INCIDENT: a. 1 Suppression Vehicle, 1 Ambulance, 1 Shift Commander. b. Examples, but not limited to: i. Stabbing. ii. Shooting. 3. CPR: a. 2 Suppression Vehicles (one with an Auto Pulse), 1 Ambulance. 4. ACTIVATED FIRE ALARM: a. Non-target hazard / sprinklered occupancy: i. 2 Suppression Vehicles, 1 Ambulance, 1 Shift Commander b. Target hazard / non-sprinklered occupancy: i. 4 Suppression Vehicles, 2 Ambulances, 1 Shift Commander BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 210 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  5. NATURAL GAS ODOR / LEAK INVESTIGATIONS: a. 2 Suppression Vehicles, 1 Ambulance, and 1 Shift Commander 6. HIGHWAY RESPONSE: a. 2 Suppression Vehicles, 1 Ambulance, 1 Shift Commander 7. EMERGENCY PLAN #1: a. A member of Command Staff will take the town. See Appendix A. 8. EMERGENCY PLAN #2: a. A member of Command Staff will take the town. b. Change of Quarters Engine: i. East Side – See Appendix A ii. West Side – See Appendix A 9. STRUCTURE FIRE: a. 4 Suppression vehicles, 2 Ambulances, 1 Shift Commander i. Examples but not limited to: 1. Structure fires. 2. Car fires in the garage or next to structure. 3. Outside smoke investigations (e.g. smoke in the area of ….). 4. Inside smoke investigations. 5. Automatic fire alarms (red) with smoke or fire showing. 6. Lightning strikes. 7. Any type of fire situation inside a structure. 10. GENERAL ALARM: a. All available Bolingbrook units. b. Mutual Aid Chief Officer, RIT, and an Ambulance to the scene. c. Change of Quarters: i. Station 1 Engine ii. Station 2 Ambulance iii. Station 4 Engine d. A member of Command Staff will take the town. i. Examples but not limited to: 1. Working structure fires. 2. Mass casualty incident or fires. 3. Large incident exceeding on-duty manpower limits. 11. BOX ALARM: a. General Alarm units. b. MABAS 16 response. c. Examples but not limited to: BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 211 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  i. Fires. ii. Aircraft emergencies. iii. Brush truck. iv. Water rescue. v. EMS. vi. Extrication. vii. Hazardous Materials. viii. Investigations. ix. Tenders. x. Technical Rescue. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 212 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY RADIO TERMINOLOGY AND PROCEDURES Effective Date: 05/16/19 Replaces: 07/11/09 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to designate proper radio terminology to gain control of radio frequencies and procedures in the event of an on-scene emergency or other priority situation. Procedure: 1. Priority Traffic: a. This term is used by personnel operating on scene of an incident to gain control of the radio frequency to limit routine traffic. All radio traffic will cease until released by the person requesting priority traffic. Situations which may necessitate the use of this term are: i. Incidents with rapidly changing conditions. ii. Incidents requiring a great deal of radio traffic to determine the needs of the incident. 2. Emergency Traffic: a. The term Emergency Traffic is for the notification of imminent life threatening situations. Any unit will notify the Incident Commander when operating on an emergency scene, or Dispatch, at other times when a life-threatening situation is discovered. All radio traffic will cease until released by the person declaring the emergency traffic. This term can be used to report such life threatening situations of: i. Imminent roof collapse. ii. Imminent structure collapse. iii. Firefighters needing immediate police assistance. iv. Other life threatening situations. 3. Mayday: a. The term Mayday is a code to be used that indicates a firefighter is lost, missing, or trapped and requires immediate assistance. All radio traffic will cease until released by the Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will then follow OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TO A MAYDAY EMERGENCY. The circumstances include: i. A lost firefighter. ii. A missing firefighter. iii. A trapped firefighter. iv. A firefighter requiring immediate assistance. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 214 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  4. Emergency Button: a. Reason for activation: i. Life threatening conditions including lost or trapped firefighters, disabling conditions, or physical threat. b. Activation/Deactivation: i. Push the orange emergency button on the radio to activate/transmit a distress signal. ii. Hold down the orange button for five seconds to deactivate. c. Response: i. Once the emergency button is activated dispatch will request a response from the activated unit. ii. Unintentional activation requires an “accidental activation” verbal response. iii. If dispatch does not receive an “accidental activation” they will initiate the emergency response. 5. Emergency Response: a. Fire: i. Dispatch will notify the Incident Commander. ii. The Incident Commander will confirm the activation. iii. The Incident Commander will then follow OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TO A MAYDAY EMERGENCY b. Non-Fire: i. Dispatch will send police to the last known location of the affected unit. ii. Dispatch will notify the Shift Commander. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 215 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE Effective Date: 06/07/19 Replaces: 01/2009 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to establish actions to evacuate a building at an emergency scene. Procedure: 1. The emergency evacuation order will be given by the Incident Commander or Safety Officer. 2. The following procedures shall be completed: a. The Incident Commander shall activate the alert tone on all fire ground frequencies in use followed by the message saying: “emergency traffic - all personnel evacuate the building.” b. Apparatus Operators shall sound their air horns using a sequence of air horn blasts that do not exceed 10-seconds, followed by a 10-second period of silence, repeated three times. c. The Incident Commander shall perform a Personnel Accountability Report. d. In the event of unaccounted personnel, ACCOUNTABILITY OF EMERGENCY SCENE PERSONNEL, shall be followed. e. Upon successful completion of a PAR, the Incident Commander should notify Dispatch and those working at the incident. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 218 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FIRES INCIDENTS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS Effective Date: 06/10/19 Replaces: 09/05 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to guide which notifications need to be made in the event of a fire or system suppression activation in a food establishment. Procedure: 1. Incident Command shall notify: a. Will County Health Department. b. Person in charge of the food establishment should be advised to discontinue dispensing food until approved by the Health Department. c. Always notify the Shift Inspector and email the Fire Prevention Bureau. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 223 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Effective Date: 08/16/21 Replaces: 09/25/19 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Procedure: 1. SCBA on and ready for use: a. Upon arrival to an incident where a hazardous atmosphere is or may be present. 2. Required use: a. When operating in an area where a hazardous atmosphere is or may be present. b. As required by incident command, the safety officer, or the company officer. 3. Removal: a. When the area has been deemed safe by atmospheric monitoring. b. After leaving the hazardous atmosphere. c. At the discretion of incident command, the safety officer, or the company officer. 4. Medical certification for SCBA use: a. Annually. b. Utilize spirometry standard and/or NFPA 1582. c. Personnel not medically certified are prohibited from: i. Using SCBA. ii. Entering a hazardous atmosphere. d. Records shall be maintained in each individual’s medical file. 5. Fit testing: a. Annually. b. New personnel prior to SCBA use. 6. Training: a. All personnel will be trained in proper use of SCBA: i. Prior to first use. ii. Annually. b. SCBA checks will be documented as daily training by the company officer in Target Solutions. 7. Daily and after use inspection: a. Turn the SCBA bottle on. b. Confirm regulator pre-alert and bell activates. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 235 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  c. Confirm bottle and regulator gauges are within 450 PSI difference. d. Allow PASS device to activate and then shake to reset. e. Allow PASS to go into full alarm then reset. f. Shut the bottle down and bleed the remaining air through the regulator. g. Confirm the low air alarm activates at approximately 1,500 PSI. h. Check mask seal and ensure the heads-up display is working. i. Visually inspect all components of the SCBA and mask. j. Remove the SCBA from service if any of the above fails. 8. Annual inspection: a. Completed by a certified technician. 9. SCBA bottles shall be filled when they are below 4100 PSI. 10. Storage: a. SCBA shall be properly secured in brackets. b. Bottles shall be secured in brackets or holders. 11. SCBA masks shall be: a. Stored in the supplied bag when not in use. b. Clean and in a usable condition. c. Inspected at the start of each shift and after use. i. Check for damage, a proper working exhalation valve, and a tight seal. ii. Remove the mask from service if there are any failures of the above. 12. Hydrostatic testing of the cylinders: a. Per manufacturers recommendation. 13. Air quality testing: a. SCBA breathing air shall be a minimum of grade D. b. Air quality shall be tested quarterly. c. Compressors shall be maintained and serviced semi-annually by a factory certified technician. d. A current certification of breathing air quality shall be posted in the location of the compressor. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 236 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN USE Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: N/A Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for the use of Emergency Lights and Siren. Procedure: 1. Emergency lights and siren response: a. Emergent situations. b. Advanced Life Support transport. c. Activated Fire Alarm: i. Target hazards (e.g. assisted living / skilled nursing facilities, apartment buildings, schools / daycare, hotel, hospital). ii. First due suppression and ambulance on non-target hazard. iii. At the discretion of the Company Officer. 2. Non-emergency no lights and siren response: a. Non-emergent situations. b. Basic Life Support Transport. i. Exception: May transport emergency lights and siren if needed for the patient benefit. c. Secondary units due to an Activated Fire Alarm. d. Carbon Monoxide without illness. e. Lift Assist. f. Change of Quarters response. g. At the discretion of the Company Officer. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 237 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES VEHICLE SAFETY PROCEDURES Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 10/30/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for the operation of Fire Department vehicles during routine and emergency responses. Procedure: 1. Qualifications for Driving: a. Shall possess a valid Class B non-CDL Driver’s License. i. May drive a vehicle for training with a permit. b. Shall have authorization from the Training Division. 2. Safe Driving Procedures: a. Vehicles shall be operated in compliance with the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code. b. It is the driver’s responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle. c. It is the responsibility of the Officer for the safe action of the driver. d. Shall utilize a backup spotter that is in view of the operator at all times. i. Exceptions: 1. Staff Vehicles. 2. Ambulances backing into the hospital. e. Shall remain on paved or firm gravel surfaces. i. Exceptions: 1. Pick-Ups. 2. Imminent life threatening situations. 3. Seatbelts shall be worn by all occupants at all times: a. Patients shall be properly secured to the cot utilizing chest / shoulder, waist, and leg restraints. b. Children shall be restrained using an appropriate child seat. i. Exceptions: 1. When patient care dictates removal. 4. Securing a parked vehicle: a. Wheel chocks shall be utilized on vehicles without a park mode. b. Outside of Quarters. c. May delay or omit if it is unsafe. d. Sole responsibility of the driver. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 238 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TURN-OUT GEAR USE Effective Date: 08/19/19 Replaces: 10/15/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for Turn-Out Gear Use. Procedure: 1. Don Turn-Out Gear prior to a response for: a. Fire Suppression (STRUCF response). b. Fire Alarms. c. Hazardous Materials incidents, when applicable. d. Vehicle Accidents: i. Hoods are not required. ii. Extrication gloves may be used. 2. Turn-Out Gear is not worn for: a. Water or Ice Rescue. b. In the station living quarters. 3. Exceptions: a. Personnel not in the station at the time of dispatch. b. Engineer’s discretion while driving or operating the pump. c. Additional ambulances responding to an established accident scene for patient care only. i. Turn-Out Gear will be donned at the discretion of Incident Command. d. Company Officer’s or Incident Command’s discretion. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 246 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES HIGH VISIBILITY SAFETY VESTS Effective Date: 09/25/19 Replaces: 05/05/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for High Visibility Safety Vests. Procedure: 1. High Visibility Safety Vests will be worn on roadway and traffic incidents. 2. High Visibility Safety Vests will not be worn during firefighting operations, or while wearing a SCBA. 3. High Visibility Safety Vests may be worn at the Company Officer’s discretion. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 248 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES REMOVING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS FROM SERVICE Effective Date: 01/24/20 Replaces: 07/03/17 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for Fire Department personnel when encountering situations which may require taking fire protection systems out-of-service. Procedure: 1. All attempts within reason shall be made to return the fire protection system to an in service state. a. Only shut down the affected system riser for the sprinkler system. Reset the fire alarm and the alarm will remain in a trouble status until repairs are made. The fire alarm will function normally in this condition. b. If the fire alarm activated but there is no obvious reason why it malfunctioned, try to reset the alarm, if it immediately goes back into fire it shall be left in fire status and considered out-of-service. c. If during a shift, fire companies have to respond a second time to the same fire alarm and it is determined that the same reason for false activation occurred, the alarm shall remain in fire status and considered out-of-service. 2. When it has been determined that the nature of the problem is beyond the scope of fire department personnel to mitigate, the system will remain out-of-service until repairs are completed by a certified technician. 3. When it has been determined that the system will be out-of-service the building’s owner, or designated representative, shall be contacted; along with all current occupants. Advise them what area or system of the building is affected and that occupants of the building will need to be verbally notified of any emergency. In the event that the fire alarm system is out-of-service, make sure that occupants understand the fire department will only respond for an emergency if someone notifies them by calling 911. If the alarm system is left in fire status, they should also be advised that if the alarm system reactivates they should evacuate and call 911. 4. The building’s owner or designated representative shall be advised to contact their fire protection company to make the necessary repairs to the system. This shall be completed as quickly as possible. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 290 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  5. Once it has been determined that the fire alarm is out-of-service, a fire alarm Out Of Service sticker will be adhered near the main entrance for the building. If the building’s owner or representative objects, then no sticker shall be placed. 6. An email shall be sent to the Fire Prevention Bureau containing the buildings address, alarm position number, and a detailed reason why the system was taken out of service. 7. If a fire protection system is rendered out of service and all attempts to reach the building’s owner or representative are unsuccessful, then a request shall be made with the On-Duty Police Supervisor to request that frequent patrols of the building are made until the proper notification can be made. 8. If any alarm position is causing disruption to the dispatch center, with either a constant fire or trouble signal, it can be trouble shunted, or taken out of service with the shift commander’s approval. All necessary notifications shall be made. 9. It will be the responsibility of the Fire Prevention Bureau to follow-up on all out of service and problem alarms. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 291 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOLLOW TACTICAL PRIORITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMMAND Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 10/30/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to establish Tactical Priorities and Functions of Command. Procedure: 1. The Incident Commander had the responsibility for the completion of four incident objectives known as 4-TACTICAL PRIORITIES, which are: a. Life Safety- remove endangered occupants and treat the injured. b. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety. c. Conserve property. d. Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel. This priority is ongoing throughout the incident. 2. The Incident Commander is responsible for building a command structure that meets the needs of the incident using resources available to complete the incident. These priorities will be completed using these functions of command. 3. The Seven Functions of Command are: a. Assume, announce command, and establish a command post. b. Continually evaluate the situation. c. Initiate, maintain, and control the communication process. d. Identify the overall strategy, develop a tactical plan, and assign companies and personnel consistent with plans and procedures. e. Develop an effective incident command structure. f. Provide the appropriate level of command within the framework of standard operating procedures. g. Coordinate the transfer and termination of command as needed. 4. Command is responsible for all of these functions. As command is transferred, so are the functions. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 305 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES COMMAND MODES Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 10/30/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to establish a Command Mode. Procedure: 1. The Incident Commander shall select one of the following modes: a. Investigation Mode: i. Incident that requires investigation. ii. Initial Company investigates. iii. Additional units stage. b. Fast Attack Mode: i. Incident the requires immediate action. ii. Incident Command is directly involved in the fast attack. iii. Shall not last more than a few moments. iv. Ends with one of the following: 1. Incident stabilization. 2. The situation is not stabilized and results in withdrawal. 3. Command is transferred. c. Command Mode: i. Large, complex, or dangerous incident that requires an immediate central command. ii. A tactical worksheet shall be initiated. iii. When the initial Company Officer utilizes Command Mode, the remaining members should do one of the following: 1. Initiate emergency action with one member as an Acting Officer. 2. Work under another Company Officer. 3. Stay with Incident Command to perform a staff function. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 306 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TRANSFER OF COMMAND Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 11/18/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to establish a system for the transfer of Command. Procedure: 1. To use a standard system of transferring Command to another Officer, the first arriving Fire Department member will automatically assume Command. This will normally be a Company Officer, but could be any Fire Department member. Command is transferred only to improve the quality of the Command organization. 2. In certain situations it may be advantageous for the first arriving Incident Commander (i.e. Company Officer) to transfer command to the next company arriving on the scene. This is indicated when the initial commitment of the first arriving company requires a full crew (i.e. high-rise or an immediate rescue situation) and another company or Command Officer is on the scene. 3. Command cannot be transferred to an Officer who is not on the scene. It may be preferable to have the initial arriving Company and their Officer operate in the Fast Attack Mode, until Command can be transferred to an on-scene unit. 4. If a later arriving Company or Command Officer cannot raise Command after several radio attempts, they will assume and announce Command and initiate actions that are necessary to confirm the safety of the missing crew. 5. The next arriving Company Officer or successive Command Officer(s) may assume Command after the transfer of Command procedures have been completed (assuming a higher ranking Officer is not in Command). 6. Other arriving Command Officers should report to the Command Post and be assigned as needed to support the process. 7. Command is not automatically assumed by a higher-ranking Officer, because they arrive on the scene. The transfer procedure must be used. The person being relieved of Command will be utilized to the best advantage by the Officer assuming Command. 8. In cases where an individual is effectively commanding an incident, is completely aware of the position and function of operating companies, and progressing toward the Four Tactical Priorities, it may be desirable for that person to continue in Command. In these cases, the arriving ranking Officer may assume a supportive role in the overall Command process. 9. When Command is transferred: BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 307 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  a. The Officer assuming Command will communicate with the person being relieved by radio, or preferably, face-to-face. 2. The person being relieved will brief the Officer, assuming Command, indicating at least the following: a. What you've got: Incident conditions (fire location and extent Haz-Mat spill or release, number of patients, etc.). b. What you've accomplished: 1) Incident management plan. 2) Completion of the tactical priorities. 3) Safety considerations. 4) Deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel. c. What you need: Appraisals of need for additional resources. d. Confirm transfer: By stating "I've got it", and announce on radio (i.e. B/C #2 – assuming (street name-Command). 3. The person being relieved of Command should review the Tactical Worksheet with the individual assuming Command. The sheet provides the most effective framework for Command transfer. It outlines the location and status of personnel and resources in a standard form that should be well known to all members. J. Command should be transferred to improve the Command organization, not simply because a higher- ranking Officer has arrived. K. Transfer of Command Procedure: 1. Officer assuming Command communications with the initial Incident Commander. 2. The initial Incident Commander information includes: a. Incident conditions. b. Tactical worksheet and Incident Action Plan. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 308 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ACCOUNTABILITY OF EMERGENCY SCENE PERSONNEL Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 11/18/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is a guideline for the accountability of emergency scene personnel. Procedure: 1. Accountability: a. All personnel are responsible for accountability. b. The Incident Commander should utilize a roster report and BFD Incident Command Worksheet. i. Mutual Aid responses will use Passport accountability. c. Personnel shall report to the Incident Commander for assignment. d. When assigned to a Division or Group, personnel shall report to the Division or Group Officer: i. Upon arrival. ii. Upon departure. e. A PAR shall be conducted: i. When there is a change in strategy. ii. After a MAYDAY. iii. When departing an assignment, Division or Group. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 309 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES INCIDENT REHABILITATION Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 11/17/15 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is with a guideline for Incident Rehabilitation. Procedure: 1. Based on the size and nature of the incident, the Incident Commander should consider rehabilitation of personnel operating at the scene. 2. Rehabilitation Guidelines: a. The Incident Commander will be responsible for establishing Rehab. b. Rehab should be staffed by an ALS ambulance and a Rehab Officer, to be assigned by Command. c. The Incident Commander may determine when crews are to be rotated through rehab. i. Commonly occurs at intervals of 45-minutes to 1-hour. ii. When SCBA is being used, the two-bottle rule shall apply. iii. Extreme weather conditions may increase/decrease the intervals. d. Vitals: i. Will be checked and recorded as conditions warrant. ii. After a 15-minute rest and a satisfactory evaluation, the crews may be released. e. Removal from active duty and initiation of treatment: i. Chest Pain / Shortness of Breath. ii. Abnormal Vital Signs. iii. Any other emergent conditions. f. Documentation: i. Shall record names and pertinent data on the Medical Rehab Check Sheet. ii. This document shall become part of the permanent record of the incident. g. Vital Sign Guidelines: i. See Rehab Worksheet. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 310 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Rehab Worksheet BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 311 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES SHIFT COMMANDER NOTIFICATIONS Effective Date: 11/27/19 Replaces: 11/18/15 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for Shift Commander Notifications. Procedure: 1. The Shift Commander shall be notified when: a. An incident becomes a prolonged operation. b. An incident involves extrication. c. A Department vehicle is involved in an accident or is damaged. d. An employee is injured on duty. e. A civilian is seriously injured or experiences an unnatural death. f. A Village Employee/Official or local businessperson is involved. g. An incident generates media coverage, strong bystander presence, or the presence of Village Officials. h. A local business is ordered to close. i. Mutual Aid is given or received. i. Lieutenant/Upgrade must notify WESCOM, who will notify the Shift Commander. j. When a vehicle will be out of service for greater than 15 minutes. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 314 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TO A MAYDAY EMERGENCY Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 12/04/15 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guideline for the operational response to a mayday emergency. Procedure: 1. In the event that a Firefighter becomes trapped, missing, or lost on the fire ground: a. Attempt to account for their whereabouts. b. Follow mayday procedure (attached). c. Do not abandon the firefight. 2. A mayday shall be utilized when a firefighter is: a. Trapped. b. Missing. c. Lost. d. Injured. e. Low on air. 3. The firefight should not be abandoned. 4. Mayday request: a. Announce, “Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” and procedure with who, what, where information immediately. 5. When a mayday is requested: a. All units remain on the same frequency and non-emergency traffic should be withheld. b. Attempts should be made to identify the whereabouts of the firefighter calling the mayday. c. Incident Command: i. Acknowledge the mayday. ii. Activate the Rapid Intervention Team. iii. Request additional resources: 1. Upgrade the alarm X1. 2. Ensure required EMS resources are present. 3. Backfill RIT as needed. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 315 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED PUMPING PRESSURES Effective Date: 03/27/20 Replaces: 12/13/16 Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to act as a guideline for recommended pumping pressures. Procedure: 1. Standards: a. 1 ¾” at 150 GPM is 32 PSI friction loss per 100’ b. 2 ½” at 300 GPM is 20 PSI friction loss per 100’ c. Maintain a minimum of 20 PSI intake pressure. 2. Pre-connect: a. 100’ 1 ¾” Pre-connect fog nozzle: i. 130 PSI b. 150’ 1 ¾” Pre-connect fog nozzle: i. 145 PSI c. 150’ 2 ½” Pre-connect 1 ¼” smooth bore: i. 80 PSI d. 200’ 1 ¾” Pre-connect Fog Nozzle: i. 160 PSI e. 200’ 1 ¾” Pre-connect 15/16” smooth bore: i. 110 PSI f. 200’ 2 ½” Pre-connect 1 ¼” smooth bore: i. 90 PSI 3. Fire Department Connections: a. Sprinkler Connection: i. 150 PSI b. Standpipe Connection: i. 150 PSI 4. Foam Operations: a. 200 PSI at the inductor b. 6 PSI friction loss per Length of Hose c. Maximum Length of 1 ¾” Hose after Inductor: i. 200 FT 5. Master Stream 5” Supply friction loss (smooth bore 80 PSI and 20 PSI for device): BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 339 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  a. 1 3/8” tip: i. 500 GPM per 100’ ii. 2 PSI b. 1 ½” tip: i. 600 GPM per 100’ ii. 3 PSI c. 1 ¾” tip: i. 800 GPM per 100’ ii. 4 PSI d. 2” tip: i. 1000 GPM per 100’ ii. 6 PSI 6. Skid: a. 2 ½” line with a playpipe and 100’ of 1 ¾” with a fog nozzle: i. 130 PSI for 1 ¾” with a fog nozzle. ii. Add 6 PSI per 100’ of 2 ½”. BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND 340 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS - CONFINED SPACE Effective Date: 12/11/20 Replaces: 09/18/17 Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to act as a guide for initial company operations at the scene of a confined space emergency. Procedure: 1. Atmospheric monitoring: a. Begin prior to approach. b. Acceptable levels: i. Oxygen 19.5% -23% ii. Flammable Gas < 10% of LEL c. Entry is not permitted unless levels can be maintained with positive ventilations. i. Carbon monoxide < 35 PPM ii. Hydrogen sulfide < 10 PPM 2. Size-up: a. Determine type and nature of incident. b. Determine number of victims: i. Rescue or a recovery. c. Identify hazards. 3. Additional resources as needed: a. Utilize REQUESTS FOR TECHNICAL RESCUE ASSISTANCE. b. Utilities. 4. Establish action zones, limit access: a. Hot zone: i. Active rescue personnel. ii. Safety officer. iii. Rescue officer. b. Warm zone: