Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Life Safety Systems Activation Notifications PDF

TO: ALL PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE PERSONNEL FROM: MICHAEL C. MACKEY FIRE RESCUE ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED BY: FIRE RESCUE PPM COMMITTEE SUBJECT: LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS ACTIVATION NO...

TO: ALL PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE PERSONNEL FROM: MICHAEL C. MACKEY FIRE RESCUE ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED BY: FIRE RESCUE PPM COMMITTEE SUBJECT: LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS ACTIVATION NOTIFICATIONS PPM #: FR-B-106 ISSUE DATE EFFECTIVE DATE June 28, 2014 July 28, 2014 PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish a notification and communication process between Lieutenants, Operational Captains and Fire Safety Inspectors when confronted with an activation of a Life Safety System. UPDATES: Future updates to this PPM are the responsibility of the Division Chief of BOSS, in conjunction with the PPM Committee, under the authority of the Fire Rescue Administrator. AUTHORITY:  Fire Rescue Administrator, as may be amended. SCOPE: This policy applies to all Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel and reservists. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Life Safety Systems Activation (Click the station number) DEFINITIONS: 1. Life safety systems shall be defined as: a. Hood suppression systems b. Fire Sprinkler Systems c. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems d. Halon or Foam Systems POLICY: When it has been determined that a life safety system has been legitimately activated within a building/structure, a Life Safety Systems Activation Form shall be completed. This shall provide the Bureau of Safety Services with early and pertinent information regarding the activation and allow for the system to be placed back in service quickly to provide our customers with a safe environment to work and live. PROCEDURE: 1. Upon determining that a life safety system has legitimately been activated, other than a system malfunction or other type of false alarm, the Incident Commander shall accumulate FR-B-106/Page 1 of 2  all required critical information pertaining to the incident before leaving the scene. Information shall include but not be limited to: a. Property address and location b. Date and time of incident c. Property contact name and phone number d. What activated (hood, sprinkler, etc) and location e. Was the system back in service prior to leaving scene f. The Lieutenants or Operational Captain’s next shift date and contact information 2. After completing the required NFIRS report, the Lieutenant or Operational Captain shall go to the file cabinet on the intranet site, and open the Life Safety Systems Activation form (FR-B-106 Attachment A). This shall direct personnel to an interactive map. The following steps shall be followed: a. Place the cursor over your station area; this shall indicate who the area inspector is. If the incident is in a borderline area, the zone limits are described in the information bubble. Then click on the appropriate Inspector. b. Fill out attached form with the pertinent information required. c. Send the email to the Inspector. 3. The assigned Inspector shall reply by the next shift as to outcome or status of the activation referral. 4. This policy is not intended to be used for false alarm activations. Multiple responses or problems with a faulty alarm system should be directed to the False Alarm Billing Coordinator either via email or phone. ______________________________ MICHAEL C. MACKEY FIRE RESCUE ADMINISTRATOR Supersession History 1. PPM#FR II-17, issued 01/01/2009 2. PPM#FR II-17, issued 12/21/2011 3. PPM#FR B-106, clerical 03/01/2018 FR-B-106/Page 2 of 2