Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Operational Readiness Procedures PDF

SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 200 Fire Procedure Manual Operational Readiness 200.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides daily operational readiness procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel. These procedures should be implemented at the start of each shift...

SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 200 Fire Procedure Manual Operational Readiness 200.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides daily operational readiness procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel. These procedures should be implemented at the start of each shift (tour). Corresponding Policies: Emergency Response Fire Station Living Fireground Accountability Minimum Staffing Levels Personal Protective Equipment Vehicle and Apparatus Inspections, Testing, Repair and Maintenance 200.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES At the start of each shift: #The Company Officer should: • Conduct roll call • Provide a staffing report to the shift chief officer if all members are not present or any changes to staffing. • Outline tasks to be completed during the shift • Inspect all Department PAR tags. Any missing or damaged PAR tags should be reported to the Company Officer as soon as is reasonably practicable. #The Shift Chief should ensure all companies are staffed per department policy and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). 200.3 PROCEDURES Members with responsibility for operational readiness include: 200.3.1 DEPUTY CHIEF OF OPERATIONS, DISTRICT, BATTALION CHIEF, STEP-UP BATTALION CHIEF The District Chief, Battalion Chief or Step-up Battalion Chief is responsible for every station, apparatus, and member assigned to his/her area of responsibility Priority should be given to: (a) Assigning resources so that all stations and companies are staffed according to department guidelines and CBA. (b) Checking status so that all companies are in-service or otherwise accounted for. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Operational Readiness - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Operational Readiness 200.3.2 COMPANY OFFICER The Company Officer should be responsible for firefighters assigned to the company or companies under their command and the overall condition of the apparatus and station. Priority should be given to: (a) Instructing and directing firefighters to understand responsibilities during emergency responses. (b) Instructing, directing and supervising firefighters to understand and complete assigned tasks. (c) Directing firefighters to initiate repair or replacement of damaged, inoperable, or missing equipment. When reporting for duty, the company officer shall assign members to the following riding positions as applicable: (a) "Unit Identifier" – Officer in charge of the apparatus. (b) "A or Alpha" Position - Driver/Engineer, or Driver/Operator of the apparatus. (c) "B or Bravo" Position – Riding position behind the Officer or third on the rescue (d) "C or Charlie" Position – Riding position behind the Operator. (e) During times when additional members are assigned to ride companies (i.e., during emergency recalls, etc.), the company officer may assign a "D or Delta" Position, and an "E or Echo" Position. (f) Specific duties, responsibilities, and tasks will be assigned to each riding position as needed. (g) Any staffing or position changes shall be reported to dispatch and the Battalion Chief immediately. 200.3.3 OPERATIONS Apparatus operators shall be responsible for conducting a daily inspection of all apparatus established by the Department. (a) The inspection shall include all items and provisions identified to ensure safe operational status in the Department policy. (b) When an apparatus becomes inoperative or in need of a repair that affects safe operation, the Company Officer should be immediately notified. 1. If the Company Officer determines that the apparatus is not safe to operate, it should be removed from service as soon as practicably reasonable and the Shift Chief Officer shall be notified. 2. Any safety-related deficiency that does not require the apparatus to be taken out of service should be repaired as soon as practicably reasonable. Riding positions daily equipment inventory and inspection responsibilities: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Operational Readiness - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Operational Readiness • Each member shall be responsible for inspecting the operational condition of the SCBA assigned to his/her position, in accordance with the CSPFD policy. • "A" or "Alpha" Position Responsibilities – Inspect and maintain the operational condition of the apparatus including auxiliary equipment and all the equipment on the apparatus in accordance with the CSPFD policy and complete a vehicle inventory form. • "B" or "Bravo" or "C" or "Charlie" Position Responsibilities – Assist the Operator in the inventory and inspection of the apparatus and equipment. 200.3.4 FIREFIGHTER Firefighters should comply with the following requirements: (a) Inspecting his/her personal protective equipment and placing it on or near the apparatus for quick donning. (b) Inspecting and testing his/her assigned self-contained breathing apparatus and knowing where it is stored on the apparatus. (c) Understanding the responsibilities of his/her position during emergency response. (d) Inspecting tools assigned to his/her unit. (e) Complying with the department personnel accountability system and reporting any damaged or inoperative personnel accountability equipment to the Company Officer or Lieutenant depending on which apparatus is affected. (f) Assisting the driver engineer with inspecting tools, equipment and supplies assigned to the apparatus. (g) Serving as spotter when the operator is backing the apparatus. 200.3.5 PRE-INCIDENT PREPARATION Emergency service personnel should maintain awareness of certain information at all times, this should include but not be limited to: • Time of day. • Weather conditions. • The status of other CSPFD companies/units. • Location of pre-incident plans. • First-hand knowledge of target hazards (i.e., pre-plans and inspections). Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Operational Readiness - 3 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 300 Fire Procedure Manual Incident Command and Control 300.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides arrival and on-scene procedures to establish command for Coral SpringsParkland Fire Department units responding to emergency incidents. Emergency Response Fireground Accountability Incident Management Staging 300.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES The first arriving department unit should contact Dispatch and provide the following information: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up • • Mode of Operations: Command, Attack, Defensive or Investigation • The Incident Commander (IC) should: #Establish the department personnel accountability system. #Perform or direct another member to perform a 360 assessment of the incident and report the results to the IC. #Declare an offensive or defensive strategy for working fires. #Confirm scene safety for all incidents. #Begin incident stabilization (reactive mode to proactive mode). #Assign critical tasks. #Call for any additional resources as appropriate. #Refer to the Unified Command Procedure if the incident involves multiple jurisdictions or multiple agencies/organizations within a single jurisdiction. 300.3 PROCEDURES 300.3.1 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT (a) Apparatus Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Incident Command and Control - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Incident Command and Control 1. (b) Apparatus should respond to the scene and position to fulfill its assignment, or stage, as directed by the IC. (a) Initial arriving apparatus should leave access for later arriving units. (b) Apparatus not immediately required for stabilization of the scene should stage in an area that allows critical units access to the scene. Personnel 1. Personnel should be in personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the response. 300.3.2 OPERATIONS (a) Incident Command and Command Modes 1. Whenever practicable, after establishing command the IC should declare Command Mode and not engage in any firefighting operations. He/she should locate and establish a command post and advise Dispatch and fireground personnel of the command location. 2. When the IC declares Command Mode, he/she should assign the remainder of the crew consistent with one of the following options, depending on resources and scene conditions: 3. (a) A member of the company should be designated as the acting officer and command the remainder of the crew for tactical assignments. (b) The remaining company personnel should be assigned to staff functions to assist the IC. (c) The remaining company personnel should be assigned to another company. Investigative and Fast Attack Modes (a) When the IC determines Command Mode is not reasonably practicable and, based on scene conditions and resources, decides that he/she should engage in firefighting operations, he/she should declare either an Investigative Mode or Fast Attack Mode: • Investigative Mode – The IC is with investigating crews. • Fast Attack Mode – The IC has determined that his/her direct involvement in the fire attack will make a positive difference in the outcome of the incident and participates in rescue, suppression or crew safety activities. (b) When in Investigative or Fast Attack mode, the IC should have a portable radio and make appropriate communications and assignments for incoming units. (c) As soon as it is practicable, an IC in Investigative or Fast Attack mode should either transfer command to a qualified officer who can assume Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Incident Command and Control - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Incident Command and Control Command Mode or have incoming units take over investigative or fire attack tasks to allow him/her to assume Command Mode. 4. Transferring command (a) Depending on staffing and the situation, command may be transferred to a later arriving qualified officer or an officer of superior rank/experience. (b) Whenever practicable, transfer of command between the initial IC and the qualified officer assuming command should be face-to-face. (c) The IC transferring command should provide a verbal report to the qualified officer assuming command. Whenever practicable, the report should be given in written form as well and should include, but not be limited to: (d) • Conditions encountered on arrival. • Strategic and tactical objectives. • Crew assignments and locations. • Current outcome of strategy and tactics. • Any significant obstacles. • Personnel accountability report. • Plans for future operations. Following the transfer of command, the qualified officer assuming command should notify Dispatch and all incident personnel via the fireground channel that he/she is now in command. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Incident Command and Control - 3 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 301 Fire Procedure Manual Unified Command 301.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides the procedures for establishing a unified command for the Coral SpringsParkland Fire Department operating at a multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdictional incident. Corresponding Policies: Incident Management National Incident Management (NIMS) Training 301.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES The first arriving unit should contact Dispatch and: #Provide the following information: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up • Primary (Level 1) Staging area • Unit establishing incident command (IC) #Advise that the incident requires establishment of a Unified Command (UC) and identify: • The initial required UC departments, if the incident is contained to a single jurisdiction. • Agencies, if the incident will require multi-jurisdictional UC. • Location of an initial command post for the UC. #Establish the department personnel accountability system. Personnel accountability remains the responsibility of each agency. The UC should: #Select a spokesperson for a single point of contact. #Set priorities and objectives. #Develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP). #Develop a Communications Plan. #Account for capabilities and constraints. #Develop and adopt an overall strategy based on the priorities and objectives and capabilities. 301.3 PROCEDURES (a) Before continuing to participate in a UC in another jurisdiction, the Coral SpringsParkland Fire Department should satisfy the following requirements: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Unified Command - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Unified Command (b) 1. Have the authority or functional responsibility to participate in the incident. 2. Have an area of responsibility that is affected by the incident or response operations. 3. Have the authority for commanding, coordinating or managing a major aspect of the response. 4. Have the resources, including funds to support participation in the response organization. The department UC representative(s) should: 1. Be trained in the Incident Command System. 2. Have decision-making authority and capacity for the full duration of the incident. 3. Have the authority to commit and direct Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department resources, including funding, to the incident. 4. Maintain any other credentials or qualifications required by law or policy for participation in a UC. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Unified Command - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Unified Command 301.4 PROCEDURE DECISION TREE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Unified Command - 3 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 305 Fire Procedure Manual Fireground Communications 305.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides on-scene communication procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department units operating on emergency incidents. Corresponding Policies: Fireground Accountability Hazardous Materials Response High-Rise Incident Management Incident Management Mobile Data Terminal Use Rapid Intervention/Two-In Two-Out Staging 305.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES When practicable and when applicable, the following communications should include, but not be limited to: #Communications to Dispatch from the first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up • Unit establishing incident command (IC) • Declaration of a working incident • Request for a tactical channel together with any additional channels which may be required due to the size and nature of the incident • Location of primary (Level 1) staging area • Cancel or request additional resources and next level alarms as required due to the size and nature of the incident and based on results of a 360 assessment. • Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) request • Declaration of command mode, investigation, fast attack, or defensive mode • Declaration of an offensive or defensive strategy #Communications from Dispatch to the IC and incoming units: • Tactical operations channels • Location of the primary (Level 1) staging area • RIC assignment Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Fireground Communications - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Fireground Communications • Confirmation of additional resources and alarms requested #Communications from the IC to incoming units: • Instructions to any units needed to immediately operate at the scene, including: o Where units should position o Task assignments o Structure entry points o Advise as to any special tools or equipment personnel may need to accomplish assigned tasks o Department accountability system check-in location if needed. 305.3 UNIVERSAL PRACTICES 1. Radio communications on the fireground should be National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. 2. Personnel operating on the emergency scene should remain aware of radio traffic and wait for breaks to avoid "walking over" other transmissions, unless there is a need to request an emergency traffic declaration. 3. Radio transmissions should be made using plain language and unit designations instead of names. Use of codes should be avoided in all transmissions. 4. Personnel should acknowledge receipt of transmissions/orders and repeat. The repeat doesn't need to duplicate the original message word for word, but it should be a brief and concise summary of the message's intent. For example: • "Command to Engine 43,, take a 1 ¾" pre-connect to the door on the Charlie Side." "Engine 43 copies, 1 ¾" pre-connect to Door on the Charlie Side." 5. Personnel should decide what to say before pressing the transmit button. 6. When practicable, personnel should hold the radio microphone a few inches from the mouth to avoid audio distortion. 7. Personnel should not hold a portable radio with the antenna touching or very close to exposed skin, especially the eyes or face, when transmitting. 8. Portable radios should not be operated in an explosive atmosphere unless they are rated as intrinsically safe for fireground operations. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Fireground Communications - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Fireground Communications 305.4 PROCEDURE DECISION TREE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Fireground Communications - 3 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 306 Fire Procedure Manual Establishing Fireground Operations 306.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document outlines initial arrival and on-scene procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department to establish fireground operations. Corresponding Policies: Fireground Accountability Rapid intervention / two in two out High-Rise Incident Management Incident Management Staging Wildland Firefighting 306.1 FIRST FIVE MINUTES The first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit should: #Contact Dispatch and provide the following information: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up • Unit establishing incident command (IC) #If fire or smoke is visible, declare fast attack mode and request a tactical channel and any additional fireground operations channels needed. #Locate a Primary (Level 1) staging area and direct units to the scene or primary staging needed. #Establish the department personnel accountability system. Whenever practicable, the accountability location should be at the incident command post. #Perform or direct another member to perform a 360 assessment of the incident and report results to the IC. Consider securing utilities if applicable. #Declare a command mode: • Investigative • Fast Attack • Command #Declare an initial operational mode based on extent of fire, life hazards, building construction, occupancy premises and resources available: • Offensive Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Establishing Fireground Operations - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Establishing Fireground Operations • Defensive #Develop an initial Incident Action Plan and, based upon available and arriving personnel, prioritize, assign and tasks to incoming units. Task assignments may include: • Safety Officer • Primary search and rescue • Initial fire attack • Water supply • Ventilation • Rapid Intervention Crew • Medical group if immediate patients are identified • Decontamination • Rehabilitation • Salvage and Overhaul • Secondary search and rescue • Extrication • Roof #Utilize groups and/or divisions to maintain proper span of control. #Call for or cancel additional resources as required. Total response time should be considered when requesting additional resources. 306.3 UNIVERSAL PRACTICES 1. The IC should incorporate risk management and risk assessment principles into all levels of the incident management system to define acceptable and unacceptable risks for all members working at an incident. 2. The IC should implement Crew Resource Management principles of communications, teamwork, leadership, task allocation, and critical decision-making during all emergency incidents. 3. Division/Group supervisors should coordinate all fireground activity by communicating all intended actions and waiting for confirmation and an affirmative response before initiating their assigned task. For example, the ventilation crew should coordinate with search and rescue crews and hose teams to avoid any change in fire flow path that could trap these crews. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Establishing Fireground Operations - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Establishing Fireground Operations 306.4 PROCEDURE DECISION TREE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Establishing Fireground Operations - 3 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 307 Fire Procedure Manual Fireground Accountability 307.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides arrival and on-scene procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel accountability and safety. This procedure should be implemented at all incidents. Corresponding Policies: Fireground Accountability Incident Management Rapid Intervention, Two-In/Two-Out Tactical Withdrawal 307.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES The first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit should: #Contact Dispatch and provide the following information: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up - Additional resource request if appropriate. • Establish mode of operation The IC should: #Establish the department accountability system for all personnel on-scene and advise incoming units of the accountability location if necessary. Whenever practicable, the accountability location should be at the incident command post. #When feasible, assign an accountability officer on incidents that expand beyond the initial arriving unit. 307.3 PROCEDURES 307.3.1 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT (a) Apparatus 1. (b) Apparatus not equipped with an electronic or global positioning system-based locator (passive) accountability system should have an accountability board to account for all personnel on the unit. This board should be updated any time there is a change in personnel assigned to the unit and should be provided to the IC or Accountability Officer, if one is assigned, upon request. Personnel 1. It is the responsibility of each member to ensure that the passive system components, whether mounted on the personal alert safety system (PASS alarm) air pack assigned to the firefighter or as an electronic tag or his/her Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Fireground Accountability - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Fireground Accountability manual accountability system tags are located in the proper location. The Company Officer should ensure crew member tags are properly placed on the apparatus at the beginning of the shift. 2. No firefightershall enter into an IDLH environment without the use of the personnel accountability system activated. 307.3.2 OPERATIONS (a) Incident Commander 1. 2. (b) (c) The IC is responsible for the overall accountability of all personnel assigned to the incident. The IC is directly responsible for the accountability of personnel working independently of a company, crew, team, division or group including: (a) The Incident Safety Officer. (b) The driver engineer. (c) Swat medic personnel The IC should: • Maintain the personnel accountability system throughout the duration of the incident. • Expand the accountability system as the incident expands, including assigning additional accountability officers, as appropriate. Division/Group Supervisor 1. The Division/Group Supervisor should be responsible for the accountability of the companies and crews assigned to his/her division or group. 2. The Division/Group Supervisor should: • Maintain visual or radio contact with all companies and crews assigned to the division/group. • Know the location and tasks of all assigned resources. • Remain in his/her assigned area to maintain close accountability of assigned resources. • Obtain Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) with conditions, actions, needs and reports of all assigned resources, as necessary. Company Officer 1. The Company Officer should be responsible for the personnel assigned to his/ her company. 2. The Company Officer should: (a) Maintain unit integrity by ensuring all members enter and leave any IDLH environment or assignment area together. (b) Know each assigned firefighter's location and task assignment. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Fireground Accountability - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Fireground Accountability (d) Maintain contact by sight, sound or touch with each firefighter and monitor crew air consumption to ensure an adequate exit air supply. (d) Maintain the accountability system assigned to the crew. (e) Respond to all on scene time checks as performed by dispatches predetermined intervals Firefighter 1. (e) (c) The individual firefighter should: (a) Ensure his/herPAR tags are correct and placed in the correct location. (b) Stay with assigned company. (c) Maintain awareness of his/her air consumption to ensure an adequate exit air supply. (d) Notify the Company Officer of any reasonably identified situation that may be detrimental to the operation, such as: • Low air supply. • Inability to complete an assignment. • Evidence of collapse. • Hostile fire event. • Deteriorating conditions. Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) 1. The passive personnel accountability system should be reviewed or a PAR requested by the IC and/or Safety Officer whenever these situations occur: (a) Report of a missing, trapped or injured firefighter (b) Change from offensive to defensive mode (c) Unexpected catastrophic event occurs such as: • Flashover • Backdraft • Structural collapse • Mayday (d) An emergency evacuation (e) A fire is declared under control (f) Every 20 minutes of elapsed time (g) Anytime the IC feels that it is appropriate 2. Non-emergency radio traffic should be held until the PAR is completed. 3. A PAR report should include the following information: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Fireground Accountability - 3 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Fireground Accountability (a) Unit designation. (b) Number of personnel. (c) Names of personnel. (d) Assigned task and location. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Fireground Accountability - 4 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 308 Fire Procedure Manual Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) 308.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides on-scene procedures for Rapid Intervention Crew units operating on all working structure fires and incidents requiring a RIC Corresponding Policies: Emergency Response Fireground Accountability Incident Management Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-out 308.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES The first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit should contact Dispatch and provide the following information: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up • Unit establishing incident command (IC) • Request for an initial RIC assignment together with any additional RICs required # #As soon as possible, the RIC group supervisor should perform a 360 assessment to identify exit and entrance obstacles for removal by the RIC team and areas to establish a means of escape including: • Burglar bars and window guards/hurricane shutters. • Visibly secured roll-up and steel doors. • Locations for placement of ladders on all sides of the structure. • Below-grade access points. • Hurricane or other types of security glass. 308.3 PROCEDURES 308.3.1 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT (a) 1. (b) Personnel 1. RIC should be constructed with a minimum of 2 units and 4 crew members. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) 2. A minimum of 2 persons should be in a 100% deployable state during the operation. 100% deployable indicates in full PPE including air-pack ready for immediate deployment. 3. 4. 5. In the event of a RIC activation the RIC team will deploy, and a secondary RIC will be established. At no point should the available RIC resources drop below 3 fire fighters at a minimum. 6. Except for the operations listed below and whenever practicable, the RIC should not be assigned to any duties that divert attention or resources away from their primary mission of responder rescue. 7. • • • • • 308.3.2 OPERATIONS (a) Rapid Intervention Crew 1. 2. Upon arrival, the RIC should pull or assemble the RIC cache and report to the IC or RIC group supervisor for assignment. The RIC cache should include, at a minimum: (a) TIC (b) Handlights (c) Extra SCBA or RIC pack for rescue (d) Extra full air bottles for RIC personnel (e) Rope and webbing (f) Set of irons Additional cache equipment may also include but is not limited to: (a) Saws (b) Hand tools for prying, forcing, and access (c) Cribbing Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) (c) When practicable, the RIC should take steps to remove barriers to structure access identified in the 360 assessment or discovered during fireground activity to enable quicker entry and exit. The RIC should communicate its intentions to the IC or RIC group supervisor before taking any action. This includes, but is not limited to: (a) Removing burglar bars and window guards ensuring hurricane windows or security glass can be opened. (b) Unlocking/forcing and controlling locked doors (c) Deploying ground ladders to provide additional points of entry and exit (d) Setting up or calling for additional scene lighting (d) The RIC should monitor fireground communications and the location and assignments of crews working on the fireground. The RIC should also observe fire and flowpaths. (e) RIC activation: (a) Upon notification of a lost, trapped or injured firefighter, the RIC should be activated. The RIC assignment should be limited to locating, assessing and removing the firefighter who has become lost, trapped and/or injured. (b) The RIC team leader should confirm activation with the IC or RIC group supervisor and based upon information provided by the IC or RIC group supervisor should: • Proceed with the RIC cache to the last known or suspected working area of the crew or firefighter needing rescue. • Upon locating the crew/firefighter confirm with the IC that the located crew is making the MAYDAY transmission • Upon locating the crew/firefighter report conditions that the RIC has encountered to the IC • Engage in rescue operations, report what the RIC will need to resolve the situation and request additional resources (staffing/equipment). • Continually monitor any radio communications from the downed crew/ firefighter. • Communicate rescue activities and progress to the IC or RIC group supervisor. 308.4 UNIVERSAL PRACTICES 1. Tools and equipment assembled for the RIC should not be used by other fireground personnel. 2. If the RIC does not have a pre-assembled and designated equipment cache, the RIC should assemble tools and equipment from their own unit. Any additional tools or equipment required should be from apparatus not directly engaged in fireground Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) - 3 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) operations to avoid stripping primary units of equipment needed for fireground operations. 3. When an on-scene RIC is activated for rescue, a second RIC should be assigned to the incident, if one is not on-scene. 4. When an on-scene RIC is activated, the IC should consider calling Dispatch and requesting a next alarm assignment to provide additional resources and personnel. 5. During long term incidents/weather, the IC, Accountability Officer, or Safety Officer should consider rotation of RIC crews after 30-45 minutes of staging. 308.5 PROCEDURE DECISION TREE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) - 4 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) - 5 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 309 Fire Procedure Manual Mayday 309.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides Mayday procedures for Department personnel operating at emergency incidents. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Corresponding Policies: Fireground Accountability Fireground Communications Incident Management Rapid Intervention, Two-In/Two-Out 309.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES Upon receiving a Mayday call from a firefighter or receiving notice from Dispatch or on-scene personnel that a firefighter is calling a Mayday, the Incident Commander (IC) should: #Acknowledge the Mayday and clear all radio traffic. Example: "Command to all units, clear the radio for a Mayday transmission, Command to all units, clear the radio for a Mayday transmission. Mayday unit go ahead with your message." #The Mayday status report from the firefighter should include the following information. If the report is not complete request the following missing information: • Location. • Unit. • Name. • Air supply. • Resources needed. #Activate the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC). #Transfer fireground operations to another TAC channel. #Order all units to Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR). #Contact Dispatch and request an additional alarm assignment and confirm that an Advanced Life Support (ALS) rescue capable of immediate transport is on the scene or enroute. #Take command of the rescue effort and transfer command of the overall incident to another qualified officer, or appoint a qualified officer to take command of the rescue effort and retain overall incident command. #Establish a secondary RIT Team. The firefighter or member calling the Mayday should: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Mayday #Remain calm. #Locate his/her radio. #Confirm the radio is on the correct channel. #Activate the emergency call button, or key the mic, on the radio. • Activating the emergency call button will give the user the ability to transmit over others and be prioritized in the radio system. #Transmit, "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday." #Once the Mayday is acknowledged, describe the problem and give a LUNAR report. #Activate the Personal Alarm (or Alert) Safety System (PASS) device. #Practice air management procedures. 309.3 PROCEDURES 309.3.1 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT (a) Apparatus 1. (b) Stage an on-scene or arriving ALS rescue to treat and transport firefighters calling the Mayday. Personnel 1. Personnel should avoid any radio traffic while the Mayday is transmitted and acknowledged and limit radio traffic to necessary communications while the Mayday is active. 2. Personnel should continue to carry out their assigned tasks unless otherwise directed. If awaiting assignment, personnel should not engage in any fireground activity until directed by the IC or a supervising officer. 309.3.2 OPERATIONS (a) The IC or a Group/Division supervisor should: 1. 2. Try to assist a firefighter calling a Mayday by: (a) Communicating self-help techniques to assist with the rescue. (b) Using the Mayday firefighter’s own company to assist with the rescue. (c) Using a company already working inside the hazard zone to assist with rescue. (d) Obtain another TAC channel and switch all units not involved with the rescue operation to the new TAC channel. Monitor current fireground operations and alter as needed, including ordering evacuation. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Mayday 3. Maintain communications and command discipline. 4. Clear the Mayday when the situation that gave rise to the Mayday has been controlled and any necessary treatment is under way by contacting Dispatch and advising that the Mayday incident is concluded. 5. The IC should develop and communicate the strategy and Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the next operational period in the incident. 309.4 UNIVERSAL PRACTICES 1. Personnel who know the exact location of a member calling a Mayday and who determine that a rescue can be made should communicate with the officer coordinating the Mayday response before engaging in the rescue. 2. Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers should take reasonable steps to see that assigned personnel are following air management practices (monitoring heads up display, & remote gauges). 3. Non-affected personnel should switch to other tactical frequencies, at least two individuals should be dedicated solely to monitoring the tactical channels. 4. One person should be responsible for conducting a LUNAR and condition of the trapped or missing firefighter. 5. Second person should communicate with the trapped or missing firefighter and offer support. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 3 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Mayday 309.5 PROCEDURE DECISION TREE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 4 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 312 Fire Procedure Manual Smoke or Fire of Unknown Origin 312.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel responding to calls for smoke or fire of unknown origin. Corresponding Policies: Fireground Accountability High-Rise Incident Management Incident Management 312.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES The first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit should contact Dispatch and provide the following information: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up • Primary staging location • Unit establishing incident command (IC) #Perform or direct another member to perform a 360 assessment of the incident and report results to the IC. #Establish the department personnel accountability system. #Speak or direct another member to speak with the caller, if possible. #Request additional resources as needed. 312.3 PROCEDURES 312.3.1 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT (a) Apparatus 1. (b) Responding apparatus should stage according to a location pre-plan. If there is no pre-plan, then apparatus should proceed to the primary staging location or as directed by the IC. Personnel 1. Personnel should be in full personal protective equipment (PPE). 312.3.2 OPERATIONS A response to a smoke or fire of unknown origin call involves the following resources and operations: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Smoke or Fire of Unknown Origin - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Smoke or Fire of Unknown Origin (a) (b) Crew members should: 1. Have a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) and gas detector. 2. Have tools that will aid in any investigation or if a fire or smoke source is discovered, including but not limited to: • Hand lights • Hand tools • Halligan bars and axes (married sets) • Pike poles • Dry Chemical (A-B-C) fire extinguisher 3. Investigate energy-generating sources such as appliances, light ballasts, sump pumps, cooking equipment, and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units. 4. Locate and view panel boxes for scorched or smoking connections. If fuses are tripped, investigate the affected areas, appliances or equipment. 5. Check outlets, service connections and light fixtures for scorching or smoking, and investigate surrounding areas and walls by feel and TIC. 6. Listen for crackling or other sounds that might indicate smoldering or electrical shorting. 7. Check other building occupancies and neighboring properties. 8. For high-rise building responses, check the lowest and highest floors for any evidence of smoke production or travel. 9. Make a visual and TIC inspection of accessible spaces and investigate inaccessible spaces by feel and TIC. These spaces include but are not limited to: • Attics and cocklofts • False ceilings • Trash cans • Crawl spaces The IC should: 1. Treat all smoke or fire of unknown origin calls as a structure fire response. 2. Avoid canceling the call or returning any units until the source of smoke or fire is located and no hazard exists. 3. Consider splitting crews into teams to more quickly investigate multiple areas. Each team should have at least one portable radio. 4. Consider that building occupants might be mistaken or not be completely truthful about the possible source of smoke and burning smells. For example, children might hide evidence of burning and occupants may not be forthcoming out of embarrassment or concern about repercussions from landlords or supervisors. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Smoke or Fire of Unknown Origin - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Smoke or Fire of Unknown Origin 5. When practicable, discuss the results of the investigation with the caller, occupant or owner. 312.4 PROCEDURE DECISION TREE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Smoke or Fire of Unknown Origin - 3 SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 313 Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response 313.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides arrival and on-scene procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department units responding to a structure fire. Corresponding Policies: • Incident Command • Fireground Accountability • Emergency Response • Incident Management • Rapid Intervention/Two-In Two-Out • Staging • Rehabilitation • Decontamination Protective Ensembles • Water Supply 313.2 DEFINITIONS ESS - Energy Storage System designed to store power from lithium Ion batteries. Water Supply - Water provided to an assigned fire attack apparatus or multiple apparatus (relay/ tandem operation) from a water source Water Source - fire hyrdant, drafting site, apparatus water tank Working Fire - A fire in a structure that extends beyond the room of origin or involves structural members. 313.3 FIRST FIVE MINUTES The first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit should contact Dispatch and provide the following information: • Unit on-scene • Initial scene size-up • Unit establishing incident command (IC) • Mode of operation The IC should: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Structure Fire Response - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response #Consult a building pre-plan, if available. #Locate a Primary (Level 1) staging area and direct units to the scene or primary staging as needed. #Establish the personnel accountability system. Whenever practicable, the accountability location should be at the incident command post. #Assess the resources needed based on the resources responding and request additional alarm assignments as necessary. Factors in consideration for additional alarms may be based on resource needs, personnel needs, duration of incident, and environmental are some examples. #Perform or direct another member to perform a 360 assessment and report the results to the IC. • Construction Type and Features • Location/Extent of fire/Exposures • Location of Utilities • Presence and location of victims • Special Hazards - power lines, security bards, swimming pools #Declare a command mode: • Investigative • Fast Attack • Command #Declare an initial operational mode based on extent of fire, life hazards, building construction, occupancy premises and resources available: • Offensive • Defensive #Develop an initial incident action plan (IAP) and, based upon resources, prioritize and assign tasks to incoming units. Task assignments should include, but are not limited to: • Scene safety • Primary search and rescue • Initial fire attack • Water supply • Ventilation • Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Structure Fire Response - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response #Utilize groups and/or divisions to maintain proper span of control. #As soon as practicable after performing or receiving the 360 assessment report, declaring an initial strategy, developing an IAP and assigning tasks, report the following: • Points of entry • Any hazards or access problems • Initial operating mode • Initial tasks and tactics #Establish a hot zone with boundaries determined by the specific hazard. Restrict entry to personnel as appropriate. #Contact communications for updates on response levels and/or to request additional required resources, including but not limited to RICs. Upon Confirmation of a working structure fire, the initial IC will advise dispatch to initiate the working fire protocol • Additional Engine and Rescue • On-Call Fire Inspector • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) • Air Support Unit • Utilities (FPL, Water, etc) Other Resources to consider but not automatically dispatched - building department, humane unit, Red Cross #Request a Law enforcement representative to the command post as needed. 313.4 PROCEDURES 1st Due Engine - unless otherwise directed by the I/C, perform 360 size up, initiate life safety,suppression measures • Consider use of portable standpipes • Consider transitional attack • Consider VEIS • Ensure enough space for the arriving aerial apparatus • Consider establishing primary water supply Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Structure Fire Response - 3 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response 2nd Due Engine - unless otherwise directed by the I/C, establish water supply for suppression efforts per Water supply Operations procedure 412 • Remaining crew members shall report to staging • Consider Driver-Engineer to assist with establishing a decontamination area • Based upon established water supply prior to arrival, should consider being assigned as RIC 3rd Due Engine - unless otherwise directed by the I/C, will assume the role of RIC in accordance with Rapid Intervention procedure • Park apparatus in appropriate area • Review Pre-Incident Plans (if available) • Buildings with multiple floors, survey a lower floor to determine layout (apartment configuration, apartment numbers, etc) • Establish RIC staging area • Establish two points of egress • Note to establish a second attack line 4th Due Engine - unless otherwise directed by the I/C will add one member to the RIC assignment for a total of 4 members, the other crew members shall stage and await orders. Ladder Company - unless otherwise directed by the I/C, consider need and set up aerial device • Ventilation • Forcible entry • Secure power • Check for fire extension • Provide for a secondary means of egress • Salvage operations (early fire control) • Driver/Engineer shall, unless otherwise directed remain with the aerial device 1st Due Rescue - unless otherwise directed by the I/C, search and rescue 2nd Due Rescue - unless otherwise directed by the I/C, establish rehabilitation area, in the event of a MAYDAY will be reassigned as Medical to treat downed firefighter(s) 3rd Due Rescue - unless otherwise directed by the I/C will stage and await orders. First Arriving Chief - establish command, if command is already established conduct a pass down prior to assuming command Second arriving Chief - unless otherwise directed by the I/C, shall assume Safety Officer Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Structure Fire Response - 4 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response • Conduct 360 survey • Monitor conditions, activities, and operations • Confirm that utilities are secured • Ensure rehabilitation and decontamination areas are established • Monitor and report the status of conditions, hazards, and risk to the I/C • For long term events consider the use of an incident action plan • Ensure the establishment of safety zones, collapse zones, hot zones and other hazards areas Additional units - unless otherwise directed by the I/C shall report to staging to await assignment. Post Fire Investigations • Area shall be properly ventilated prior to conducting post fire investigations • Area shall be monitored using minimum of a four (4) gas multi-meter with members in full PPE and SCBA prior to investigation • At no time shall post fire investigations be conducted while gas meter has activated • The fire investigator shall check in with the incident commander and obtain approval prior to accessing the warm or hot zone for post fire investigatory efforts. • At the conclusion of all fire operations, support services shall be consulted for the need of calibration of the gas meter 313.4.1 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT (a) Apparatus 1. Apparatus should position according to a building pre-plan, if available, or as directed by the IC while maintaining the ability to secure a water supply and accountability location. (a) 2. If the structure includes an energy storage system (ESS) containing lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, apparatus should position according to the ESS pre-plan or the Hazardous Materials Incident Response Procedure, if no ESS pre-plan exists. The IC should include but not be limited to the following considerations when ordering apparatus into a scene: (a) Water supply (b) Fire attack (c) Aerial operations (d) Collapse zones (e) Potential for backdraft or explosion from the structure based on fire behavior and known building contents Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Structure Fire Response - 5 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response (b) (f) Access to tools and equipment (g) Space for incoming units needed for immediate operations Personnel 1. Personnel should be in full personal protective equipment (PPE), including selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA). 2. Personnel should remain with assigned crew and enter the hot zone only when directed to do so by the IC. 3. Personnel should communicate operations benchmarks to the IC. This should include but is not limited to when an assigned task: (a) Is started. (b) Is producing results or is not achieving the task goal. (c) Is complete. (d) Side of the structure being accessed for interior operations (e) Side of structure and direction of travel, "left and right-hand rule" when initiating search and rescue operations. 313.4.2 OPERATIONS (a) Continuing scene size-up 1. 2. (b) The IC should conduct size-up continuously at every fire to account for changes at the scene, including but not limited to: (a) Resources available. (b) Scene conditions. o Weather. o Fire location, flow, and size. The results of additional scene size-up should be communicated to Dispatch. Fire Suppression. Whenever practicable, these operations should take place in sequential order: 1. Locate the seat of the fire. (a) 2. As assigned by the IC, personnel should determine the location and extent of the fire. Equipment and tools used for this task include but are not limited to: o Thermal imaging cameras.. o Entry and access tools. o Hand lights. Identify the flow path. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Structure Fire Response - 6 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response (a) 3. 4. Cool the space from a location that allows for brief, rapid water application to cool or reset the fire when high heat may exist in spaces where occupants may be trapped and/or personnel may have to operate. (a) From a location determined to best account for size, location, and flow path of the fire, water should be applied for a period of 10 to 30 seconds to reduce high thermal conditions and energy levels of the fire. (b) Fire reset operations should be communicated to operating units before starting and when completed. After completing a fire reset, task assignments should be communicated to operating units. Extinguish. (a) (c) As assigned by the IC, personnel should, as is reasonably practicable, determine any flow path. The presence of a flow path should determine coordinated ventilation and suppression operations to, as much as reasonably practicable, limit fire growth and protect personnel and building occupants. After the fire has been located , the IC should direct personnel to extinguish the fire as directly as reasonably practicable under the conditions. Additional fireground tasks that should be considered based on fire conditions. 1. Search and Rescue (a) 2. The IC should consider assigning personnel to search and rescue tasks based on information from: o Dispatch. o Witnesses on-scene. o Occupants who have exited the structure. o Visual or auditory identification based on size-up, 360 assessment, and/or personnel engaged in operations. Property Preservation and Salvage (a) Personnel should make reasonable efforts to preserve property and reduce the potential for property damage from smoke, fire, and firefighting operations. This includes but is not limited to: o Checking to see if doors and windows are unlocked before engaging in forcible entry. o Closing doors of rooms not directly impacted by firefighting operations. o Moving contents from rooms where firefighting operations are taking place or are otherwise affected by firefighting operations. o Grouping contents into one area and covering with tarps. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Structure Fire Response - 7 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Structure Fire Response o 3. Ventilation (a) (d) Isolating rooms and areas where fire exists from other rooms or areas of the structure. Personnel should engage in ventilation activities only at the direction of the IC. Ventilation should be coordinated with all other fire suppression and search and rescue operations to minimize an unanticipated change in the flow path and to protect, as much as reasonably practicable, personnel and occupants. If Li-ion batteries are involved or suspected of being involved, consider the following: 1. Li-ion batteries are prone to thermal runaway. In cases of thermal runaway involving an ESS or where a battery cannot be removed from a building, vehicle, or other enclosure, personnel should use copious amounts of water to cool adjacent batteries, enclosures, and exposures to allow time for the battery to burn out. Some batteries may take several hours, or even days, to fully burn out. 2. If a large commercial ESS is involved in fire or off-gassing, personnel should remain at least 300 feet away from the involved equipment and use water to prevent fire spread, as needed. 3. Batteries that can be removed safely from a building or other enclosure should be submerged in water or placed in a containment device designed for that purpose. 4. For Li-ion fires inside a structure, additional hand lines may be necessary to achieve the fire flow needed to control the fire. 5. If practicable, Li-ion batteries should be removed before starting overhaul. 6. Members should not pick up or move Li-ion cells or battery packs by carrying them in their hands. When practicable, members should use non-conductive tools or carrying devices. Members should reference the Lithium Ion Procedure. 7. Do not use interior stairs to remove Li-ion batteries from a structure unless the bat