Los Angeles Fire Department Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual PDF

Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 1 Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual DUTY RELATED DEATH, LINE OF DUTY SERIOUS INJURY AND FUNERAL PROTOCOL MANUAL...

Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 1 Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual DUTY RELATED DEATH, LINE OF DUTY SERIOUS INJURY AND FUNERAL PROTOCOL MANUAL BOOK 88 May 14, 2009 TO: All Civilian/Uniform Members SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT DUTY RELATED DEATH, LINE OF DUTY SERIOUS INJURY AND FUNERAL PROTOCOL MANUAL The line-of-duty death or serious injury of a Department member, both uniformed and non-uniformed, generates grief beyond measure for family members, the Department and the community. The Department has various obligations in these difficult situations that may include ensuring the highest level of medical care to commemorating the individual, comforting family members and exhibiting the time-honored traditions of the Fire Service. Likewise, the death of a firefighter/or civilian member retiree or close friends of the Fire Department can also prompt a response where a commitment of Fire resources might be appropriate. The Duty Related Death, Line of Duty Serious Injury and Funeral Protocol Manual, which replaces the Funeral Manual, is designed to support and facilitate the Department’s response to these events. By providing a comprehensive preplanned LODD/SI Emergency Response Team format and funeral procedure, it is hoped that the the Department will be able to support the well being of involved members, render comfort to the family and, when necessary, allow the Department and the community to bid a dignified farewell to a fallen comrade. It is my hope and prayer that we will never need this book. Stay safe, Brian Cummings Fire Chief SECTION I INTRODUCTION PURPOSE The intent of this manual is to provide a comprehensive guide for the mangement of a Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury (LODD/SI) event and, when necessary, a protocol checklist for memorial events and services. Whether a death is expected or sudden, the conditions that prevail will require specific alignments in the organization as the desires of the family and direction of the Department are clarified. The Department will carefully consider any resource request for a Level I – VI Funeral that occurs in the Southern California Region. The desires of the family will be accommodated within Department guidelines and policies throughout the decision-making process. The Fire Department's responsibility will include working closely with a funeral director in order to accomplish the desires of the Fallen Member's family. The specifics include: A. Proper organization and coordination B. Good communications C. Maintenance of flexibility D. Distribution of workload and responsibility E. Moral and emotional support to the member’s family F. Meeting the requests and needs of the surviving family members and Department Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 2 This manual will help to meet these needs by providing Department guidelines and policy options that the Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Assignment Coordinator and Department’s Funeral Commander may follow in whole or in part. It is important to ensure that all Fire Department personnel involved in the management of the line of duty death/serious injury, and memorial events and or services understand their roles. CONFIDENTIALITY Given the serious nature of a line of duty death or serious injury, and our deep regard for the emotional well-being of family and surviving members, all information acquired during performance of LODD/SI ERT duties is considered confidential. Event information shall not be released to non LODD/SI ERT team members without first receiving permission of the Assignment Coordinator. This statement is not meant to preclude sharing of information with those entites performing required tasks such as LODD/SI ERT activities, law enforcement action, and or SIIT invesitgations. TEAM ACTIVATION The Department will activate the Line of Duty Death / Serious Injury Emergency Response Team whenever any LAFD member is critically injured or killed in the line of duty. The Fire Chief and or Deputy Department Commander may activate the LODD/SI ERT for other incidents at their discretion. STAFFING The Team consists of a cadre of trained members who are on call for immediate assignment to facilitate efficient, compassionate and humane management of all serious injury and line of duty death incidents. Activated members shall be guided by the Assignment Coordinator who functions as the Team Leader. TRAINING All team members shall participate in training developed and or designated by the Department as pertinent. GLOSSARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE The Office of the Fire Chief. ASSIGNMENT COORDINATOR The Planning Section Commander or his/her designee serves as the Assignment Coordinator of the Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Emergency Response Team in this position. BADGE SHROUDS Black memorial bands, to be worn horizontally across the badge, may be worn due to line-of-duty deaths within the LAFD or LAPD and as directed by the Fire Chief. Badge covers may be worn from the time of death until the conclusion of the funeral. Badge covers are available from the Firemen’s Relief Association. BAGPIPES Used in traditional fire service ceremony. “Pipers” accompany and play music during movement of the casket and, if desired, during the service. BELL CEREMONY AND PRAYER The ringing of the bell and the Fire Fighter’s Prayer are two traditions of the fire service which reflect respect and honor to those who gave their lives to their duty. The ringing of the bell represents the end of the emergency and the return to quarters. Within the Los Angeles Fire Department, the bell is rung ten times in solemn succession. Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 3 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Formerly Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) BEREAVEMENT OFFICER The Department Chaplain serves as the Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Emergency Response Team Bereavement Officer. The Bereavement Officer works in conjunction with the Family Notification Group and Funeral Command Team. Clergy of a variety of faiths are prepared to assist when called upon. CHAPLAIN The involvement of the Department Chaplain in the funeral process will depend upon the family’s wishes and/or religion. Currently, the Department has Chaplain representatives for the following faiths: Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Also, the Chaplain serves as the Bereavement Officer on the LODD/SI Emergency Response Team. CHIEF OFFICER IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL DETAIL Depending upon the type of funeral, the officer in command should consult with those in charge of the services including the Planning Section and/or a representative of the Relief Association, and conduct the detail in accordance with existing conditions and circumstances. COLOR GUARD A ceremonial escort for regimental display of the “Colors.” Standard flag presentation shall include three flags: the American Flag, the flag of the City of Los Angeles, and the flag of the Los Angeles Fire Department. COMMUNICATIONS One person shall have the primary responsibility of keeping Department members informed regarding service arrangements, funeral details, transportation arrangements, half-staff flag information, staging locations, etc. EULOGY Fire Service member/s speaking in remembrance as a part of the funeral service. FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER (FLO)The member of the Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Emergency Response Team that serves as a link between the family and the Department. The FLO provides assistance to the family/survivor from initial event notification through the funeral process and distribution of survivor benefits. This position is typically a Planning Section Captain as designated by the Assignment Coordinator. The FLO is on-call 24 hours per day. FAMILY / SURVIVOR NOTIFICATION GROUP The Fire Chief or Deputy Department Commander, Family Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Contact, and Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Emergency Response Team Bereavement Officer comprise the team responsible for Family/Survivor notification. FIRE ENGINE CAISSON A Fire Engine Caisson is the fire department pumper, which carries the casket. FLY-BY MISSING MEMBER FORMATION This is a traditional formation of helicopters flown during a designated time of a funeral ceremony. One helicopter exits from the formation to signify a lost member. This has been done at various times during a service to include the moment when the fallen firefighter is moved from the procession into the church or at the conclusion of the graveside interment. Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 4 FUNERAL COMMANDER The Department member with overall responsibility for all events and services related to a Fallen Member’s memorial. FUNERAL DETAIL Composed of volunteers requested by teletype notice. The family of the deceased may request a funeral detail through the Relief Association. Once the family asks for a detail, the Relief Association will request a teletype notice through the Administrative Office seeking volunteers. Members of the detail shall report to the officer in charge at least 30 minutes prior to the time of the service. Members of the detail shall be in dress uniform. Off-duty members not a part of the detail attending the funeral services of an active or retired member may wear the dress uniform. HONOR GUARD The delegation of Department representatives that handles, moves, and guards the casket of the Fallen Member, in the highest tradition of respect. The suggested number of Honor Guards is six. Type I Funerals will have a standard deployment of a full Honor Guard. In Type II, III, and IV Funerals, a request for an Honor Guard will be made to the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association and formed from a volunteer list gathered by a teletype notice. When the member’s family selects a ceremony that includes a "viewing period" for the deceased; they might wish to have an Honor Guard standby with the deceased during this period of viewing. Two members at a time should guard the casket. HONORARY PALLBEARERS As an option to a traditional Honor Guard, six to eight persons designated by the member’s family (with Department participation offered), may act as Pallbearers for the deceased. The family may designate Honorary Pallbearers. This option is generally exercised at funerals of VIP's or dignitaries. IMPACTED COMPANY LIAISON (ICL) The member of the Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Emergency Response Team responsible for the well-being of on-scene impacted companies. The Impacted Company Liaison works in conjunction with Behavioral Health and Wellness, SIIT, Incident Commander, and others to facilitate the efficient, compassionate and humane implementation of required procedures. LOS ANGELES FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION (LAFRA) Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association offers programs to provide assistance to the firefighters and their families. Such programs include the Fire Medical Plan, Relief Fund, Life & Accident Fund, and the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. LINE OF DUTY DEATH/SERIOUS INJURY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (LODD/SI ERT) A multi-disciplined team responsible for the efficient and compassionate management of the line of duty death and or serious injury from initial event through the distribution of survivor’s benefit. MEDICAL LIAISON UNIT (MLU) Administers Department policy regarding medical leaves. Representing all Members of the Department in matters related to injury or illness. MEDICAL SITE OFFICE The EMS Battalion Captain (PM cert) of the Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Emergency Response Team responsible for overseeing initial medical care of the seriously injured and required medical and or autopsy procedures for fatally wounded members. The Medical Site Officer will work in conjunction with the on-call Medical Liaison Officer and Department Medical Advisor. NOTIFICATION OFFICER Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 5 A procedure used by the Administrative Office (Community Liaison Officer) to simplify and disburse information to other departments or agencies interested in attending and showing respect to the Fallen Member. PERSONAL BELONGINGS OFFICER A Chief Officer of the Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury Emergency Response Team responsible for the collection and management of the injured/deceased member’s personal belongings. PRE-DESIGNATED FAMILY CONTACT The Member identified on the “Next of Kin” or “Pre-designated Family Contact” forms as the person that should assist with Family/Survivor notification. PROCESSION OFFICER Coordinates the transportation arrangements and funeral procession from the funeral home to the church and to the cemetery. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFIT PROGRAM (PSOB) The PSOB Program provides a one-time benefit to the eligible survivors of public safety officers whose deaths, or permannent and total disability, are the direct and proximate result of a traumatic injury sustained in the line of duty. SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM (SIIT) The team of individuals designated by the Department to participate in the SIIT process.The overal puprpose of the SIIT process is to determine the cause and contributing factors of work related deaths and severe injuries among Firefighters and Paramedics. STATIC EQUIPMENT DISPLAY Apparatus with assigned members are stationed along the procession route in front of Fire Stations and locations as appropriate and designated by the Funeral Commander (e.g., crossed aerial display). Uniformed members shall wear dress uniform, in line at a position of attention. All members will tender the hand salute. TYPES OF FUNERALS There are six (VI) circumstances under which a Department Member’s, or select non-Department member’s, death occurs which may prompt specific funeral response: I. Active Department Member Line-of-Duty-Death (LODD, IOD): An active member is killed during an incident, or dies as the direct result of injuries sustained during an incident. II. Active Department Member Indirect Line-of-Duty Death (IOD): An active member dies during the course of employment, and the death is ruled to be the result of a line-of-duty cause but is not directly incident-related. III. Retired Member Cause is Duty Connected (IOD): A member dies as a result of an IOD cause. IV. A Member (Active or Retired) Cause is Non-Duty Related: Death is ruled to be not Line-of-Duty. V. A Member of the Fire Commission or dignitary: Individual typically has a close association with the Department and the Fire Chief wishes to bestow honors. VI. A member of another fire agency: LAPD or other Law Enforcement Agency expires and the Department wishes to bestow honors. UNIFORM DETAIL A delegation of uniformed members (normally a minimum of six members and one Chief Officer) assembled as an organized delegation to represent the Department and honor the Fallen Member. UNIFORMED MEMBER Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 6 For purposes of this manual, “Uniformed Member” includes L.A.F.D. sworn members wearing the Department uniform. SECTION II LODD/SI EVENT OVERVIEW PHASE I PREPAREDNESS Policy & procedure Department literature Team formation Primary training Continuing education PHASE II RESPONSE Five Responsibility Streams: 1.LODD/SI Member Medical Care 2.Hazard Mitigation / Scene Safety 3.Impacted Company Well-being 4.Significant Incident Investigation Team (SIIT) 5.Family Support & Benefit Distribution PHASE III RECOVERY 1.Funeral 2.Family Support & Benefits On-going ~12 months post event 3.Department Recovery LODD/ SI Emergency Response Team critical incident review Incident Review & After Action Report Complete within 10 days of incident Funeral Review & After Action Report Complete within 10 days of funeral Lessons Learned Training Bulletins, Training Alert, etc LINE OF DUTY DEATH / SERIOUS INJURY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PHASE II RESPONSE - ACTIVATION Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 7 Position Rank Non-Duty Connected LOD Serious Duty Connected LODD Death Injury Death Assignment Coordinator Planning Section Chief X X X Bereavement Officer Chaplain X X X X Family Liaison Officer Battalion Chief or Higher X X X X Medical Site Officer EMS Battalion Captain (Captain X X I/Pm Cert) Department Safety Officer Battalion Chief X X Impacted Company Liaison Battalion Chief or Higher & X X Staff Assistant Personal Belongings Officer & Staff Battalion Chief or Higher & X Assistant Staff Assistant Pre-Designated Family Contact As designated X X X Behavioral Health and Wellness Dr. Scott X X X X Medical Liaison Unit X X Public Information Officer X X LAPD X SIIT X X Incident Analysis Team X X X = Position activated under these circumstances LINE OF DUTY DEATH / SERIOUS INJURY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PHASE II RESPONSE – REPORTING LOCATION Position Rank ON-SCENE TREATMENT FACILITY WORK ASSIGNMENT Assignment Coordinator Planning Section Chief X X X Bereavement Officer Chaplain X Family Liaison Officer Battalion Chief or Higher X Medical Site Officer EMS Battalion Captain When Deceased On Scene When Transported For Care (Captain I/Pm Cert) Department Safety Officer Battalion Chief Initial Investigation Interview & Scene Safety Impacted Company Liaison Battalion Chief or Higher X Post-Initial Investigation & Staff Assistant Interview Personal Belongings Officer Battalion Chief or Higher X & Staff Assistant & Staff Assistant Pre-Designated Family As designated Notification Location & Contact Hospital with Family Behavioral Health and Dr. Scott X Upon Request X Wellness Medical Liaison Unit X Public Information Officer IMT/PIO LODD/SI PIO LAPD X Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 8 SIIT X Incident Analysis Team X UFLAC & LAFRA INFO ONLY no response required X = Reporting location may vary given event circumstance. LINE OF DUTY DEATH / SERIOUS INJURY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PHASE II RESPONSE Position Phase I Phase II Responce Phase III Recovery Phase III Recovery Preparedness (funeral) (Family Support) Assignment Coordinator Primary Training and X CE Bereavement Officer Primary Training and X X Upon family request (Chaplain) CE Family Liaison Officer Primary Training and X X X CE Medical Site Officer Primary Training and X CE Department Safety Officer Primary Training and X CE Impacted Company Liaison Primary Training and X CE Personal Belongings Officer & Staff Primary Training and X Assistant CE Pre-Designated Family Contact Primary Training and X X X CE Behavioral Health and Wellness Primary Training and Impacted Companies and Impacted Companies and Impacted Companies and (Dr. Scott) CE Family Family Family (upon request) (upon request) Medical Liaison Unit Primary Training and X X CE Public Information Officer Primary Training and X X CE SIIT Primary Training and X CE On-call IMT Primary Training and X CE LAPD X Incident Analysis Team X UFLAC & LAFRA INFO ONLY no response INFO Only INFO Only required X = Position Activation Based upon the phase of responce Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 9 Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 10 Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 11 LINE OF DUTY DEATH / SERIOUS INJURY (LODD/SI) EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CALL OUT LIST POSITION RANK RESPONSE LOCATION REPORT TO: Fire Chief Recommended: Recommended: LODD/SI Member Treatment Confer with Bereavement Officer, Facility or Member Location Family Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact, PIO & Medical Site Officer. Deputy Department Recommended: Recommended: Commander LODD/SI Member Treatment Confer with Bereavement Officer, Facility or Member Location Family Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact, PIO & Medical Officer. Assignment Coordinator Planning Section Chief Headquarters Fire Chief/DDC Confer with all members of the LODD/SI Emergency Response Team Bereavement Officer Chaplain To LODD/SI Member Treatment Assignment Coordinator. Facility or Physical Location Confer with Family Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact, PIO, & Medical Site Officer. Family Liaison Officer Battalion Chief LODD/SI Member Treatment Confer with FC/DDC, Bereavement Officer, Family Facility or Family Notification Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact, PIO & Location Medical Site Officer. Medical Site Officer EMS Battalion Captain To LODD/SI Member Treatment Physician for LODD/SI Member Status Report (PM.Cert) Facility or location of deceased. Confer with FC/DDC, Bereavement Officer, Family Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact, Medical Liaison Unit & PIO Department Safety Battalion Chief To Incident Commander @ Incident Commander Officer Command Post Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 12 Impacted Company(s) Battalion Chief or higher Incident Command Post Incident Commander Liaison & Staff Assistant Confer / Coordinate with Department Safety Officer, SIIT Supervisor & Behavioral Health and Wellness Personal Belongings Battalion Chief or higher LODD/SI Member Work Assignment Coordinator Officer & Staff Assistant Assignment (FS, Office, etc) Pre-designated Family As Designated LODD/SI member Treatment Family Liaison Officer Contact Facility or Location Confer with Notification Group -Bereavement Officer, Family Liaison Officer, etc Behavioral Health and Program Coordinator & Incident Command Post Incident Commander Wellness Department Psychologist Confer / Coordinate with Department Safety Officer, Impacted Company Liaison & SIIT Medical Liaison Unit Captain LODD/SI Member Treatment Confer with FC/DDC, Bereavement Officer, Family Facility & or MLU Office Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact, PIO & Medical Site Officer, etc. Significant Incident Incident Command Post Department Safety Officer Investigation Team (SIIT) Public Information LODD/SI Member Hospital or Confer with Notification Group -Bereavement Officer, Officer incident location Family Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact, Medical Site Officer, etc. LAPD Incident Command Post Incident Commander On-Call IMT Incident Command Post Incident Commander Arson Incident Command Post Incident Commander Confer / Coordinate with Department Safety Officer & SIIT Supervisor UFLAC Info only Family Liaison Officer LAFRA Info only Family Liaison Officer Incident Analysis Team Incident Command Post Incident Commander LODD/SI EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM 2010 ON CALL SCHEDULE (EXAMPLE) The following is a list of each Team’s on-call duty for this calendar year 1. In advance change notices prior to the upcoming weekly roster being sent out, can be made by contacting the OCD Secretary @ X-5-6009 or emailed directly to [email protected], [email protected] & [email protected] 2. Once the upcoming weekly on-call duty roster has been sent out via email by the OCD Secretary, ALL changes then need to be called in directly to the Floor Captain at 213/485-4701. Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 13 WEEK OF ON-CALL STAND-BY July 1 – 7 2 3 July 8 – 14 3 4 July 15 – 21 4 1 July 22 – 28 1 2 July 29 – Aug 4 2 3 Aug. 5 – 11 3 4 Aug. 12 – 18 4 1 Aug. 19 – 25 1 2 Aug. 26– Sept 1 2 3 Sept 2 - 8 3 4 Sept 9 – 15 4 1 Sept 16 – 22 1 2 Sept 23 – 29 2 3 Sept 30 – Oct 6 3 4 Oct 7 – 13 4 1 Oct 14 – 20 1 2 Oct 21 – 27 2 3 Oct 28 – Nov 3 3 4 Nov 4 – 10 4 1 Nov 11 – 17 1 2 Nov 18 – 24 2 3 Nov 25 – Dec 1 3 4 Dec 2 – 8 4 1 Dec 9 – 15 1 2 Dec 16 – 22 2 3 Dec 23 – 29 3 4 Dec 30 – Jan 5 4 1 LINE OF DUTY DEATH / SERIOUS INJURY (LODD/SI) EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM ROSTER FIRE CHIEF D. 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Pgr. Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 14 LODD/SI EMERGENCY LODD/SI EMERGENCY LODD/SI EMERGENCY LODD/SI EMERGENCY LODD/SI EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM RESPONSE TEAM 1 RESPONSE TEAM 2 RESPONSE TEAM 3 RESPONSE TEAM 4 POSITIONS Assignment Coordinator Bereavement Officer Family Liaison Officer Medical Site Officer (EMS Battalion Captain) Department Safety Officer Impacted Company Liaison Personal Belongings Officer Behavioral Health and Wellness Medical Liaison Unit Public Information Officer SIIT SECTION III LODD/SI EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CHECKLIST ASSIGNMENT COORDINATOR RANK: Planning Section Commander RESPONSIBILITY: Notify LODD/SI Emergency Response Team members Coordinate communication of the LODD/SI ERT Ensure five (5) streams of responsibility are addressed. Refer to Section I, page 17. Confirm LODD/SI Member information; cross check information with Personal Belongings Officer (i.e. Personnel Record Book) Share Pre-designated Contact, next of kin, and residence information with Family Notification Group (Bereavement Officer [Chaplain], Pre-designated Family Contact and Family Liaison Officer) Contact and instruct Pre-designated Contact to respond to meet Family Notification Group In the event of a LODD, confer with the Medical Site Officer and or Medical Liaison Unit to ensure initiation of time sensitive Firefighter Autopsy Protocol Notify Behavioral Health and Wellness of name, location, and assignment of Pre-designate Family Contact for monitoring and support Confirm and share all pertinent information with ERT, FC, PIO, Chief of Staff Notify LAFRA, and UFLAC representatives Initiate finance process for all phases of LODD/SI event All LODD/SI ERT specific resource request shall be channeled through the Assignment Coordinator CONSIDERATIONS: LODD/SI ERT is expandable for the multiple LODD/SI event: If more than one member/same assignment Add one additional Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) & Family Liaison Officer - per LODD/SI member. If more than one Fire Station involved Add one additional Personal Belongings Officer and Staff Assistant per Station Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 15 If more than one Treatment Facility Add one additional Medical Site Officer per Treatment Facility If more than one incident site Add one additional LODD/SI ERT per incident site ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and on–going continuing education Thorough knowledge of Department LODD/SI event procedure Phase II Response Headquarters Initial Action Telephonically confirm with OCD the name and assignment of LODD/SI Member. Confirm OCD’s notification and dispatch of requested LODD/SI Emergency Response Team members Confirm notification of Fire Chief, Deputy Department Commander, Chief of Staff, and response of LODD/SI Emergency Response Team Confirm Chief of Staff notification of Mayor, Fire Commission, City Attorney, and impacted Council District Access LODD/SI Member personnel information from MITS Confirm LODD/SI Member contact info with Personal Belongings Officer regarding PRB contact information Once confirmed, transmit “Next of Kin” information, emergency contact and Pre-designated Contact information to Family Notification Group (Bereavement Officer, Family Liaison Officer), and Fire Chief Notify Pre-designated Contact: If off–duty request response to location of Notification Group (i.e. medical treatment facility or incident location) If on–duty, place member NAV and arrange immediate transportation to location of Family Notification Group Facilitate Family Notification Group contact with “Next of Kin”, as needed. The image above is a screenshot of the Network Staffing System (NSS) "NEXT OF KIN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM." In NSS, the screen can be accessed by a responsible member to use for "next of kin" information. Operational Duties Notify Behavioral Health and Wellness of name and assignment of Pre-designated Contact for check-in contact/follow-up, as necessary Maintain coordinated information exchange for the LODD/SI ERT Maintain accurate LODD/SI event documentation Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 16 Deactivation Complete all required documentation: F-902, F-902M F-2 Journal NFIRS After Action Report requirements within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event. On-scene None Hospital None Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III (Funeral) None Phase III (Family Support/ Benefits) Facilitate Family Liaison Officer activities, as needed FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER(FLO) RANK: Battalion Chief or higher RESPONSIBILITY: Family advocate Provide support to family from initial incident through receipt of survivor benefits (up to 12 months following incident) Participate in family notification process Confer and coordinate with the Pre-designated Family Contact and Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) regarding the family notification process On behalf of survivors, interface with Planning Section, Behavioral Health and Wellness, Pre-designated Family Contact, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Medical Liaison Unit, etc. Upon request, coordinate humanitarian visit to incident site, Fire Station and or work assignment Once Department Safety Officer has cleared items for release, coordinate retrieval of personal belongings with Medical Site Officer, Division Commander, and Personal Belongings Officer Confer with the Department Safety Officer and Personal Belongings Officer in order to facilitate retrieval of personal belongings. Ensure the Department Safety Officer clears all items for release prior to distribution On behalf of the family, initiate and oversee survivor benefit process Perform funeral-planning tasks as identified in Section 4, Funeral Protocol, page 73 and per the Funeral Commander Confer with family, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) and Department Funeral Commander to ensure the family’s intent is addressed during the funeral planning process Attend daily funeral plans meeting CONSIDERATIONS: On-site visit: For the safety of the family, under no circumstance shall the family be allowed into the isolation zone and or any area deemed unsafe due to active operation and or environmental factors. Coordinates visits via IC, Department Safety Officer and SIIT Supervisor. Utilize and be guided by the Pre-designated Family Contact as a bridge/link to the family Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 17 Family should not be allowed to acquire/remove LODD/SI member’s personal items without conferring with and approval of the Personal Belongings Officer Planning Section is the FLO’s primary point of contact for all survivor benefit issues Consider all LODD/SI incident locations a crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items (i.e. personal and Department). Confer with Personal Belongings Officer and Department Safety Officer regarding retrieval and distribution of items After funeral/memorial services, consider a minimum of weekly telephone contact with the surviving family members ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, etc.) Thorough knowledge of Department LODD/SI event procedure Phase II Response On-scene Initial Action Respond to location of SI or LODD member (incident site) In the event of an on-scene death, coordinate with Assignment Coordinator, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Pre-designated Family Contact regarding the initial response location In the event of a LODD, confer with the Medical Site Officer and or MLU to ensure initiation of appropriate survivor benefit / autopsy blood work (blood alcohol level, carbon monoxide, etc). Survivor benefit requires test be conducted “at time of death”. Refer to Firefighter Autopsy Protocol When requested, coordinate family visit to incident site with Incident Commander, Department Safety Officer and Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) Operational Duties See Operational Duties below Hospital Initial Action Respond to location of LODD/SI member In the event of a LODD, confer with the Medical Site Officer and or MLU to ensure initiation of appropriate survivor benefit / autopsy blood work (blood alcohol level, carbon monoxide, etc.). Survivor benefit requires test be conducted “at time of death”. Refer to Firefighter Autopsy Protocol Operational Duties Coordinate with Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) and Pre-designated Family Contact regarding family notification Participate in family notification process Determine and resolve immediate needs of the family (i.e. counseling, transportation, food, childcare, additional notification, immediate home maintenance issues, etc.) Interface with Medical Liaison Unit, UFLAC, LAFD, LAFRA, COA, Credit Union, Pension Department, etc regarding all aspects of family support Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 18 Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of funeral Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of completion of benefit process Refer to Firefigter Autopsy Protocol, Section 7 Member’s Work Assignment Upon request, coordinate visit to LODD/SI Member’s work assignment with work assignment Commander, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Pre-designated Family Contact Phase III Recovery (Funeral) Attend daily funeral plans meeting Advocate for family during planning process Perform funeral-planning tasks as identified in Funeral Protocol, Section 4, page 78 and per the Funeral Commander Confer with family, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) and Department Funeral Commander to ensure the family’s intent is addressed during the funeral planning process Secure biography of fallen member for inclusion in printed material (refer to Section 4, Funeral Protocol, page 78) Phase III Recovery (Family Support/ Benefits) Confer and coordinate with the Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) and Funeral Commander on all issues through the funeral phase Coordinate date and time of personal item pickup with LODD/SI Member’s Division Chief, Department Safety Officer, and Personal Belongings Officer. Retrieval date/time should occur at the convenience of the Family Arrange benefits meeting with UFLAC, LAFRA, COA, and Credit Union, etc Liaison with Planning Section to coordinate pension and other City related benefits Facilitate Planning Section preparation of required survivor benefit documentation Collect and forward all funeral invoices and receipts to the Planning Section As necessary, per the direction of the Planning Section, liaison with affiliate organization – UFLAC, LAFRA, COA Planning Section shall be the benefits contact for Department members who are not members of the affiliate organizations BEREAVEMENT OFFICER RANK: Department Chaplain RESPONSIBILITY: Work in conjunction with Family Liaison Officer to provide support for fallen member’s surviving family Support and facilitate the Family Liaison Officer’s activity Provide ongoing emotional and spiritual support for family from initial incident through funeral and or memorial services Participate in family notification process Confer and coordinate with the Pre-designated Family Contact and Family Liaison Officer regarding the family notification process On behalf of survivors , and in conjunction with the Family Liaison Officer, interface with Planning Section, Behavioral Health and Wellness, Pre-designated Family Contact, Family Liaison Officer, etc on all funeral and or memorial service activity Upon request, accompany family during humanitarian visit to incident site, Fire Station, or work assignment Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 19 Once Department Safety Officer has cleared items for release and upon family’s request, confer with the Family Liaison Officer regarding accompanying family during retrieval of personal belongings Perform funeral-planning tasks as identified in Section 4, Funeral Protocol, page 73, and per the Funeral Commander Confer with family, Family Liaison Officer and Department Funeral Commander to ensure the family’s intent is addressed during the funeral planning process Attend daily funeral plans meeting Upon family request, participate in funeral and or memorial services, as appropriate Upon request, work in conjunction with Behavioral Health and Wellness and the Impacted Company Liaison in order to provide ongoing emotional and spiritual support for Department members CONSIDERATIONS: Utilize and be guided by the Pre-designated Family Contact as a bridge/link to the family On-site visit: For the safety of the family, under no circumstance shall the family be allowed into the isolation zone and or any area deemed unsafe due to active operation and or environmental factors. Coordinate visits via Family Liaison Officer, IC, Department Safety Officer and SIIT Supervisor Consider all LODD/SI incident locations a crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Family should not be allowed to acquire/remove LODD/SI member’s personal items without conferring with and approval of the Personal Belongings Officer Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items (i.e. personal and Department) ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, etc.) Thorough knowledge of Department LODD/SI event procedure Phase II Response Hospital or On-scene Initial Action Respond to location of SI or LODD member (incident site or treatment facility) In the event of an on-scene death, coordinate with Assignment Coordinator, Family Liaison Officer, Pre-designated Family Contact regarding the initial response location Operational Duties Coordinate with Family Liaison Officer and Pre-designated Family Contact regarding family notification Participate in family notification process Facilitate the Family Liaison Officer efforts to determine and resolve immediate needs of the family (i.e. counseling, transportation, food, childcare, additional notification, immediate home maintenance issues, etc.) Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Member’s Work Assignment Upon request, in conjunction with the Family Liaison Officer, facilitate visit to LODD/SI Member’s work assignment Phase III Recovery (Funeral) Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 20 Attend daily funeral plans meeting Advocate for family during planning process Perform funeral-planning tasks as identified in Section 4, page 73 and per the Funeral Commander Confer with family, Family Liaison Officer and Department Funeral Commander to ensure the family’s intent is addressed during the funeral planning process Upon family request, participate in funeral and or memorial services, as appropriate Phase III Recovery (Department) Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of funeral Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of completion of benefit process MEDICAL SITE OFFICER RANK: EMS Battalion Captain (Capt I/PM Cert) RESPONSIBILITY: Respond to the hospital Liaison with hospital staff to ensure appropriate medical care of member Ensure prompt, accurate notification of injured member’s medical status to Fire Chief, PIO, Impacted Company Liaison, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Family Liaison Officer and Incident Commander Ensure initiation of appropriate PSOB survivor benefit / autopsy blood work (blood alcohol level, carbon monoxide, etc.). Survivor benefit eligibility requires test be conducted “at time of death”. Refer to Firefighter Autopsy Protocol, Section 7, page 78 Collect and maintain chain of evidence of personal belongings, PPE and other Department equipment Confer with the Personal Belongings Officer and the Department Safety Officer regarding appropriate time and place for transfer of personal belongings, PPE and other Department items Liaison with family to explain medical treatment, as necessary CONSIDERATIONS: When possible, secure separate waiting room or area for family Consider all LODD/SI incident locations as a crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD/SI actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health And Wellness briefing, etc.) MEDICAL SITE OFFICER (MSO) Phase II Response On-scene None Hospital Initial Action Respond to location of SI or LODD member (treatment facility, scene, etc.) Obtain medical status report Ensure appropriate medical care Secure badge, uniform, belt buckle, personal effects, PPE, Department property, etc Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 21 Maintain chain of evidence for all items Request appropriate medical test and lab work (ETOH, enzymes, etc), toxicology report, autopsy per Firefighter Autopsy Protocol (as needed). Remember, Survivor benefit related blood work requires testing to be performed at time of death Operational Duties Brief in-coming LODD/SI Emergency Response Team Coordinate transfer of LODD/SI member’s Department PPE and personal belongings to Personal Belongings Officer and or Department Safety Officer Coordinate with Medical Liaison Unit regarding info required for Survivor Benefit application (as needed) Interface with Coroner regarding survivor benefits report requirements Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III Recovery (Funeral) Support survivor benefit process, as necessary Phase III Recovery (Family Support/ Benefits) Support survivor benefit process, as necessary DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER(DSO) RANK: Captain II RESPONSIBILITY: Participate in SIIT investigation as deemed necessary Maintain chain of evidence while securing badge, uniform, personal protective equipment Department property and personal belongings from incident location and hospital. Confer with the Personal Belongings Officer regarding this process Confer with Medical Site Officer, when necessary, to secure aforementioned items transported to hospital Confer with Personal Belongings Officer regarding the need to maintain the chain of evidence for personal property at work assignment Coordinate with Medical Liaison Unit to ensure timely accurate flow of benefit related information and medical information relevant to incident investigation Initial investigation interviews shall occur within one hour or ASAP of determination of fatality and /or serious injury Consult and coordinate with Behavioral Health and Wellness during initial investigation interview regarding the well-being of impacted companies Ensure a coordinated initial investigation interview process among SIIT, Behavioral Health and Wellness, LAPD, Impacted Company Liaison, and other investigative bodies in order to minimize the psychological trauma of multiple interviews Liaison with and support Cal-OSHA, NIOSH, and other investigators, as needed Supervise Survivor/Family incident location site visit, in conjunction with the Incident Commander, Family Liaison Officer and SIIT CONSIDERATIONS: Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 22 Consider all LODD/SI incident locations as crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items On-site visit: For the safety of the family, under no circumstance shall the family be allowed into the isolation zone and or any area deemed unsafe due to active operation and or environmental factors. Coordinate visits via IC, Family Liaison Officer, and SIIT Supervisor ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD/SI actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, incident investigation crime scene requirements, etc.) Phase II Response On-scene Initial Action Respond to scene Ensure accident scene is secured Ensure Impacted Companies are sequestered in a comfortable on-site location, away from media. Coordinate with Impacted Company Liaison When necessary request Rehab Tender and other resources to ensure comfort of impacted companies Secure LODD/SI member’s personal belongings and Department property (PPE, badge, buckle, etc.) Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items Operational Duties Initiate incident investigation Ensure initial incident investigation interviews occur within one hour of determination of fatality and or serious injury Initiate Supply & Maintenace request for mechanical inspections, as appropriate Ensure coordinated initial investigation interview process, in order to minimize psychological impact of multiple interviews Coordinate with the SIIT, Behavioral Health and Wellness and Incident Analysis Team, LAPD, and Arson Coordinate and ensure personal belongings are collected and retained by Personal Belongings Officer Coordinate release of personal belongings with Personal Belongings Officer, and Medical Site Officer Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Hospital None Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III Recovery (Funeral) Support survivor benefit process, as necessary Phase III Recovery (Family Support/ Benefits) Support survivor benefit process, as necessary Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 23 IMPACTED COMPANY LIAISON(ICL) RANK: Battalion Chief or higher with Staff Assistant RESPONSIBILITY: Manage the well-being and care of all Impacted Companies Facilitate coordinated interview process (Arson, Incident Analysis Team, Department Safety Officer, SIIT, LAPD, etc) in order to minimize psychological trauma of repetitive interviews Consult and confer with Behavioral Health and Wellness regarding initial investigation interview process and formal debrief process Ensure clear communication regarding location and time of formal debrief Ensure short term comfortable sequester of Impacted Companies Ensure LODD/ SI member status report reaches company commanders in a timely manner CONSIDERATIONS: Sequester Impacted Companies away from media in comfortable location near Command Post Request that all Department Member refrain from notifying family and friends until LODD/SI Member’s family has been notified Consider all LODD/SI incident locations as crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items Consider logistical support – Rehab Tender ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, etc.) Phase II Response On-scene Initial Action Respond to scene Ensure all Impacted Companies are placed NAV immediately. Should incident operation/hazard mitigation require continued involvement of the Impacted Companies, ensure move-up companies are requested in order to relieve these companies as soon as it is safe Comfortably sequester all Impacted Companies on-site pending coordinated initial investigation interview by Safety Officer, Arson, LAPD, SIIT, Incident Analysis Team, etc Secure Rehab Tender or comfortable area for short term sequester Ensure Impacted Companies remain NAV remainder of shift and /or longer pending consultation with the Department Psychologist (Behavioral Health and Wellness) Operational Duties Minimize the number of interviews in an effort to reduce psychological trauma of repetitive questioning Ensure short term comfortable sequester Request members refrain from contacting friends/family members until the official survivor notification has occurred Facilitate and expedite coordinated interview process Ensure Behavioral Health and Wellness access to initial investigation interview process Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 24 Consult with Behavioral Health and Wellness and Department Psychologist regarding time and location of formal debrief Upon completion of initial investigation interview, release Impacted Companies to quarters for clean-up and comfort Ensure all Impacted Companies are aware of location and time of formal Behavioral Health and Wellness Debrief Ensure timely LODD/ SI Status reports reach company commanders Confer with Personal Belongings Officer regarding hiring behind of impacted company member’s Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Hospital None Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III Recovery (Funeral) None Phase III Recovery (Family Support/ Benefits) None PERSONAL BELONGINGS OFFICER (PBO) RANK: Battalion Chief or higher and Staff Assistant RESPONSIBILITY: Shall work with LODD/SI member’s work assignment Commander, Pre-designated Family Contact and Impacted Company Liaison to secure PRB, personal property, and personal locker Collect the Personal Record Book (PRB), "Notification in Case of Emergency" information and relay this information to Family Notification Group via the Assignment Coordinator Once key information transferred to Assignment Coordinator, Staff Assistant shall hire behind Impacted Companies for remainder of shift and following shift Ensure hiring and completion of timekeeping for impacted companies placed NAV for remainder of shift and Administrative leave for following shift(s) Secure and package personal items for delivery to Division Headquarters. Prior to removal of property, confer with Department Safety Officer regarding necessity of maintaining chain of evidence Upon request, facilitate personal item pickup with LODD/SI Member’s Division Chief, Department Safety Officer, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain) and Family Liaison Officer. Retrieval date/time should occur at the convenience of the Family Upon request, facilitate humanitarian visit to LODD/SI Member’s work assignment with work assignment Commander, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Pre-designated Family Contact, and Family Liaison Officer Maintain chain of evidence of all secured items CONSIDERATIONS: Family should not be allowed to acquire/remove LODD/SI member’s personal items without conferring with and approval of the Personal Belongings Officer Consider all LODD/SI incident locations as crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 25 ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, etc.) Phase II Recovery On-scene None Hospital None Member’s Work Assignment Initial Action Respond to LODD/SI Member work assignment Secure Personal Record Book and Emergency Contact information Relay Emergency Contact and Pre-designated Family Contact information to Assignment Coordinator Operational Duties Once key information transferred to Assignment Coordinator, Staff Assistant shall hire behind Impacted Companies for remainder of shift and following shift Liaison with Medical Site Officer regarding retrieval and transfer of personal belongings from hospital Liaison with Department Safety Officer regarding retrieval and transfer of on-scene Department property and personal belongings Work with LODD/SI member’s work assignment Commander, and Impacted Company Officer to secure PRB, personal property, and personal locker(s) Upon request, facilitate humanitarian visit to LODD/SI Member’s work assignment with work assignment Commander, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Pre-designated Family Contact, and Family Liaison Officer Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation. Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Phase III (Funeral) None Phase III (Family Support/ Benefits) Upon request, coordinate a humanitarian visit to LODD/SI Member’s work assignment with work assignment Commander, Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Pre-designated Family Contact, and Family Liaison Officer Coordinate date and time of personal item pickup with LODD/SI Member’s Division Chief, Department Safety Officer, and Family Liaison Officer. Retrieval date/time should occur at the convenience of the Family Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 26 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS RANK: Department Psychologist and Behavioral Health and Wellness Program Manager RESPONSIBILITY: Report to Assignment Coordinator Manage the well-being of impacted companies, seriously injured Member (upon request), investigation teams, LODD/SI Emergency Response Teams, and family (upon request) Facilitate coordinated initial investigation interview process (Arson, Incident Analysis Team, Department Safety Officer, SIIT, LAPD, etc) in order to minimize psychological trauma of repetitive interviews Conduct formal debrief Maintain availability for Department member and family interaction Support, facilitate and guide Department throughout the LODD/SI process CONSIDERATIONS: Consider all LODD/SI incident locations as crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, etc.) Develop appropriate training material. Phase II Response On-scene Initial Action Behavioral Health and Wellness (#1) responds to scene Behavioral health and Wellness (#1) confers with Impacted Company Liaison regarding well-being of impacted companies. Operational Duties Observe all initial investigation interviews (ex. SIIT, LAPD, etc.) Facilitate coordinated interview process in order to minimize psychological trauma of multiple interviews Establishes location and time of formal debrief in consultation with the Impacted Company Liaison Conducts Impacted Companies formal debrief Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Hospital Initial Action Behavioral Health and Wellness (#2) responds to hospital, observes and ensures well being of involved members and family Behavioral Health and Wellness (#2) confers with Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Family Liaison Officer and others regarding well-being of all involved Operational Duties Maintain availability for all involved (Department and family) Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 27 Support, facilitate and guide Department throughout the LODD/SI process Deactivation Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III Recovery (Funeral) Remain available to Department and family Phase III Recovery (Family Support/Benefits) Remain available to Department and family MEDICAL LIAISON UNIT (MLU) RESPONSIBILITY: Provide support to family throughout benefits process Interface with Worker’s Comp, Coroner (as necessary), treatment facility to ensure all medical documentation and reports required to treat and or process LODD /SI paperwork is complete Facilitate Medical Site Officer’s performance of duties Produce LODD Death Benefit correspondence Coordinate with SIIT Supervisor regarding LAFD autopsy witness CONSIDERATIONS: Train with SIIT regarding autopsy requirements Consider all LODD/SI incident locations as crime scene until otherwise designated by LAPD and Department Safety Officer Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, etc.) On-scene None Hospital Initial Action When necessary, respond to location of SI or LODD member (treatment facility or hospital) Confer with Medical Site Officer to ensure proper medical tests are performed (i.e. blood work, enzyme, ETOH, Toxicology, etc.). Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Program (PSOB) benefits require test at time of death blood work As needed, request initiation of appropriate autopsy protocol Operational Duties Ensure F-166, Work Comp new case entry form, Autopsy Report, and other Departmental reports are completed Liaison with Worker’s Comp, Pension Department, Coroner, etc. Coordinate with Safety Officer to ensure timely accurate flow of benefit related information Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 28 Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III Recovery (Funeral) None Phase III Recovery (Family Support/ Benefits) Support survivor benefit process PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO) RANK: Captain I or II RESPONSIBILITY: Centralize development and release of all media information Ensure accurate and timely media information Ensure family notification occurs before formal release of information Ensure Fire Chief approves information prior to release CONSIDERATIONS: Assist family develop a media plan ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Primary training and CE related to LODD actions and considerations (National Fallen Firefighter Literature, Behavioral Health and Wellness briefing, etc.) Ensure a minimum cadre of three LODD/SI ERT trained Public Information Officers Ensure Public Service Officers receive primary training and CE phase II Response On-scene None Hospital Initial Action Respond to hospital Receive briefing from Medical Site Officer Confer with Bereavement Officer (Chaplain), Fire Chief, Family Liaison Officer, and Pre-designated Family Contact regarding information limitations Began preparation of press release for Fire Chief’s approval Operational Duties Ensure family notification occurs before formal release of information Ensure Fire Chief approves LODD/ SI information prior to release Coordinate media release with Family Notification Group (Bereavement Officer, Fire Chief/DDC, Family Liaison Officer, & Pre-designated Family Contact) Coordinate information with hospital PIO, Department PSO and on-scene PIO Manage on-site media in conjunction with medical facility PIO Ensure distribution of accurate and timely information Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) documentation Deactivation Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 29 Complete After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III Recovery (Funeral) Function as Funeral Command Staff Information Officer, upon request. Refer to Section 4, Funeral Protocol, page 73. INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC) RESPONSIBILITY: Scene Safety Member care and well-being Hazard mitigation Crime scene control Accurate incident and LODD/SI event documentation CONSIDERATIONS: Consider all LODD/SI event locations a crime scene until proven otherwise by LAPD or Department Safety Officer Monitor personnel response to LODD/SI event and their ability to function during emergency operation. When necessary, place members and or company NAV with Impacted Companies. Maintain the chain of evidence of all secured items ACTION ITEMS: Phase I Preparedness Through knowledge of Department LODD/SI event procedure Ensure members under your command possess a working knowledge of LODD/SI event procedure Phase II Response On-Scene Initial Action Maintain scene safety Secure medical care and treatment for LODD/SI Member Secure the scene; control all access points Notify OCD of LODD/SI Event Request OCD dispatch: Resources for hazard mitigation and incident management LODD/SI Emergency Reponse Team LAPD for crime scene control Place Impacted Companies NAV ASAP Sequester Impacted Companies in a comfortable location away from media Operational Duties Scene Safety Hazard Mitigation Brief LODD/SI ERT Brief Department Safety Officer and SIIT Supervisor Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form) Deactivation Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 30 Complete all required documentation F-902, F-902M F-2 Journal NFIRS After Action Report within two (2) weeks of LODD/SI event Hospital None INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC) Member’s Work Assignment None Phase III (Funeral) None Phase III (Family Support/ Benefits) SECTION IV FUNERAL PROTOCOL FUNERAL FORMAT The Fire Department will work closely with family members and take a lead role in helping to plan a Type I funeral and/or memorial service (Line-of-Duty Death). Type II, III, IV, V, and VI funerals/memorial services may warrant some level of Department involvement that will be approved by the Fire Chief and coordinated by the overseeing funeral director. Type I funerals are generally divided into a four-part format, each requiring Department planning and organization. They are: Part 1: The Walking Procession Part 2: The Church Service Part 3: The Graveside Interment Part 4: The Memorial Reception PART 1: THE WALKING PROCESSION (Considerations) Parking and transportation for participants Access to the church for people unable to walk Weather Length of procession Placement of Fire Department resources along a designated route Apparatus staging and security Funeral detail instructions for personnel without apparatus Fire Engine Caisson and Pallbearers Street Closures Bagpipes (available through IAFF) Color Guard VIP’s/Dignitaries Missing Member Formation – Fly-over Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 31 PART 2: THE CHURCH SERVICE (Considerations) Sample Order of Service Posting of the Colors LAFD Honor Guard Scripture Verse Department Chaplain Invocation Welcome Obituary Appropriate Speaker/s Eulogy Appropriate Speaker Music - Singers Remarks and Presentations - Dignitaries Gospel Message and Benediction - Department Chaplain Conclusion Traditions of the LAFD Last Alarm – Ten Bells Music “Amazing Grace” - Bagpiper Dismissal - Appropriate Individual Courtyard “Taps” - Trumpeter PART 3: THE GRAVESIDE INTERMENT (Considerations) Family may choose to have a private interment Procession to cemetery with on-duty fire companies saluting procession as it passes through their respective districts Chaplain’s message at graveside Bagpipes/Music Flag-folding ceremony Possible Missing Member Fly-over Podium, sound system, etc. Dismissal PART 4: THE MEMORIAL RECEPTION (Considerations) Logistics for food, refreshments, seating, etc. Transportation/Parking available Location available to allow for all to attend Set-up/Clean-up personnel FIREFIGHTER FUNERAL PROTOCOL/GUIDELINES Often times the member, family and/or fire department requests that a “firefighter’s” funeral be arranged. This type of funeral service varies depending on many factors. The Bereavement Officer (usually the Department Chaplain) should provide Department protocol and guidelines to the family and assist with their implementation as soon as possible. All or part of the services may be used. Below are listed some guidelines that may be considered: Bagpipes Family transportation Fire Department Chaplain Fire Department honor guards Fire Department personnel as pall bearers Fire Department personnel information Fire Department personnel reading eulogy Fire Engine Caisson Flower car (fire engine) Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 32 Fly-Over – Missing Member Formation Funeral procession with fire equipment Post services reception Representatives from other departments or agencies Sounding of last alarm (10-Bells) INVENTORY OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR FUNERAL The following is a list of supplies that may be needed during a funeral service and/or mourning period: Color Guard Standards Flags Badge Shrouds Black bunting White Gloves Signs – “Fire Department Courtesy Car” (Keep approximately 6 on hand) Fire Service Bell (to be used in funeral/memorial service) Request to Florist may include the following: 1. Maltese Cross 2. Department Logo, Seal, Patch, etc. 3. Broken Rung Ladder 4. Crossed Pike Pole and Axe 5. Helmet REPORTING THE DEATH OF A DEPARTMENT MEMBER It shall be the duty of the member who first receives notice of the death of an active or retired member to notify OCD immediately, giving the date, time, place and cause of death. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR EACH TYPE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNERAL TYPE I: ACTIVE DEPARTMENT MEMBER LINE-OF-DUTY-DEATH (LODD, IOD) 1.Implementation of the Funeral Incident Command System under the command of the Funeral Incident Commander (FIC). 2.LODD/SI ERT Bereavement Officer (Department Chaplain), Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association and labor organizations (United Firefighters of Los Angeles City & Chief Officer’s Association) notifications are made in order to provide support and assistance to the Fallen Member’s family. 3.Apparatus and personnel from the Fallen Member’s Fire Station (and additional companies as designated) placed out of service to attend funeral. 4.Static display of apparatus at designated locations along the procession route (e.g., in front of fire stations), with members in dress uniform. All members will stand at attention and tender the hand salute as the procession and casket passes. 5.A helicopter fly-over in the "missing member" formation is made during the designated stage of the memorial service. 6.The American Flag at the member's last place of assignment is retired from duty and presented to the appropriate survivor by the Fire Chief or a designated representative. Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 33 7.The Fire Chief or designated representative presents a memorial resolution from the Board of Fire Commissioners to the appropriate survivor. 8.The member's badge is retired from service, properly mounted, and presented to the appropriate survivor by the Fire Chief or designated representative. TYPE II: ACTIVE DEPARTMENT MEMBER INDIRECT (DUTY CONNECTED) 1.A Chief Officer is assigned to take charge of the funeral detail. 2.Community Liaison Office notification. 3.Apparatus and personnel from the Fallen Member’s Fire Station (and additional companies as designated) placed out of service to attend funeral (see Resource Commitments, Type II). 4.Static display of apparatus at designated locations along the procession route (e.g., in front of fire stations), with members in dress uniform. All members will stand at attention and tender the hand salute as the procession and casket pass. 5.The American Flag at the member's last place of assignment is retired from duty and presented to the appropriate survivor by the Fire Chief or designated representative. 6.The Fire Chief or designated representative presents a memorial resolution from the Board of Fire Commissioners to the appropriate survivor. 7.The member's badge is retired from service, properly mounted, and presented to the appropriate survivor by the Fire Chief or designated representative. TYPE III: RETIRED DEPARTMENT MEMBER (IOD) 1.A Chief Officer is assigned to take charge of the funeral detail. 2.Community Liaison Office notification. 3.Apparatus and personnel from the Fallen Member’s Fire Station (and additional companies as designated) placed out of service to attend funeral (see Resource Commitments, Type III). TYPE IV: ACTIVE OR RETIRED MEMBER, CAUSE IS NON-DUTY RELATED 1.Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association and Chaplain notifications are made for providing support and assistance to the Fallen Member’s family. 2.Utilization of Department apparatus (see Resource Commitments, Type IV). In City Battalion Chief 50 miles. TYPE V: A MEMBER OF THE FIRE COMMISSION, DIGNITARY, OR INDIVIDUAL DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE FIRE CHIEF 1.At the Fire Chief’s discretion, a Department Chaplain is designated to offer solace to the family. 2.A Chief Officer and funeral detail may be assigned. 3.Honorary Pallbearers may be assigned according to the family's wishes. 4.Utilization of Department apparatus (see Resource Commitments, Type V). TYPE VI: MEMBER OF ANOTHER FIRE AGENCY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE FIRE CHIEF 1.A Chief Officer and funeral detail may be assigned. 2.For funerals that are conducted within the City, a static display of apparatus in front of the fire stations along the processional route and at the funeral entrance, with all members in dress uniform. The Commanding Officer will tender the hand salute as the hearse passes. 3.For funerals that are conducted outside of the City, a static display of apparatus at the funeral entrance or appropriate alternate location(s). Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 34 RESOURCE COMMITMENT GUIDELINES The commitment of Fire Department resources to a funeral shall be limited to services for uniformed, active and retired members, Fire Commissioners, Department dignitaries, fellow public servants, and other persons associated with the Fire and Law Agencies. The following resource levels shall establish the standard number of Department resources to be assigned to memorial services, according to funeral type. When specialty Companies are directly impacted, i.e. HAZ-MAT, USAR, LAX Companies, proper coverage shall be the determining factor. RESOURCE COMMITMENT TABLE FUNERAL TYPE RESOURCE WITHIN CITY RESOURCE OUTSIDE CITY CONSIDERATIONS LIMITS LIMITS TYPE I Maximum allowable NAV Determined by LAFD FIRE CHIEF RESERVES ACTIVE MEMBER May require all Department-sanctioned Not to exceed Maximum FINAL APPROVAL LINE-OF-DUTY-DEATH (LODD, training be cancelled to facilitate allowable NAV IOD): funeral responsibilities May require all Department sanctioned training be cancelled to facilitate funeral responsibilities TYPE II Member’s current assignment Member’ current assignment FIRE CHIEF RESERVES ACTIVE MEMBER INDIRECT FINAL APPROVAL LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH (IOD) TYPE III Member’s last assignment Member’s last assignment FIRE CHIEF RESERVES RETIRED MEMBER (IOD) FINAL APPROVAL TYPE IV Member’s last assignment Member’s last assignment FIRE CHIEF RESERVES MEMBER (ACTIVE OR RETIRED) FINAL APPROVAL CAUSE IS NON-DUTY RELATED (NIOD) TYPE V 1 Engine or Light Force & 1 BC 1 Engine &1 BC FIRE CHIEF RESERVES FIRE COMMISSION OR FINAL APPROVAL DIGNITARY TYPE VI 2 Task Force & 1 BC 1 Engine & 1 BC FIRE CHIEF RESERVES OTHER FIRE AGENCY OR LAW FINAL APPROVAL ENFORCEMENT INCIDENT COMMAND ORGANIZATION The following Incident Command System chart establishes the maximum organization to be used for a Type I funeral. Individual area responsibilities are detailed below. Keep in mind that the elements of Unified Command will be a factor as the Department works closely with the family, funeral directors, law enforcement agencies and members of the clergy, etc. to bring about a service of this complexity. INCIDENT COMMAND ORGANIZATION FUNERAL INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ORGANIZATION CHART POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 1. FUNERAL COMMANDER Role Incident Commander Responsibility Oversees entire funeral operation Assignment Duty Related Death, Line Of Duty Serious Injury And Funeral Protocol Manual 35 Representative Bureau Commander of Fallen Member Duties Appoints Deputy Funeral Commander and Command Staff Approves details as needed for members assigned to platoon duty positions Attends briefing each day to ensure all Department funeral objectives are being addressed Briefs Fire Chief regarding preparedness for funeral events Authorizes use of Department funds to meet expense needs (e.g., services, supplies, personnel) 2. DEPUTY FUNERAL COMMANDER Role Deputy Incident Commander Responsibility Ensures Funeral Commander’s objectives are met through direction of General Staff Assignment Representative Assistant Bureau Commander of deceased member Duties Appoints General Staff