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Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Chapter 3 - General Operations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. General Operations - 45 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Procedure Hanover Fire EMS 300 Procedures-Guidelines Manual Apparatus Minimum Staffing (SOG) 300.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the minimum staffing requirements of personnel on apparatus responding to an emergency incident. 300.2 SCOPE This policy regulates the daily, routine staffing of our apparatus by career/volunteer personnel. The Fire-EMS Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations or designee may suspend the provisions of this procedure whenever special circumstances warrant. Establish policy that are intended to provide the community with the highest quality combination service possible. Minimize the health and safety risk of personnel by assembling an effective response force at every emergency incident to bring the incident to a safe and satisfactory conclusion. 300.3 PREREQUISITES Personnel must have knowledge and understanding of the department’s tactical guidelines and qualified personnel to operate in a capacity required in such positions on responding apparatus. 300.4 RESPONSIBILITIES It shall be the responsibility of all Hanover County Fire-EMS personnel to ensure minimum staffing on apparatus and qualified personnel filling such positions are maintained in accordance with policy. 300.5 PROCEDURE (a) To ensure compliance with this policy, the company officers/acting officers for each company shall coordinate all staffing for their respective crews. (b) Company officers/acting officers shall be responsible for maintaining staffing levels at prescribed minimums. (c) Battalion Chiefs along with company officers will oversee the responsibility of ensuring the qualified effective response force of personnel operating on apparatus is maintained. Staffing levels for apparatus are listed below in the staffing matrix (appendix 1). (d) Minimum Staffing was established based on the following: 1. The effective response force necessary to maintain health and safety of responders, and task analysis to be performed on an emergency incident. 2. The department’s territorial range of authority as provided by the local government.Hanover Fire-EMS Department’s tactical guidelines, evolutions, apparatus deployed, and expected results to mitigate an emergency incident. (e) Qualified personnel must maintain compliance with the departments training standards and certified to fill such positions on emergency apparatus. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Apparatus Minimum Staffing (SOG) - 46 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Apparatus Minimum Staffing (SOG) 1. This also requires qualified FF/EMT responding on licensed fire apparatus to ems emergencies. 300.6 REFERENCES None 300.7 DEFINITIONS Response time = Turnout time + Travel time Hanover Fire-EMS Department Response Goals: Arrive on scene of Priority 1 EMS calls in less than 9 minutes 80% of calls Arrive on scene of Priority 2 EMS calls in less than 13 minutes 80% of calls Arrive on scene of Priority 3 EMS calls in less than 15 minutes 80% of calls Arrive on scene of fire incidents within the suburban service area in less than 9 minutes 80% of calls Arrive on scene of fire incidents outside the suburban service area in less than 15 minutes 80% of calls Travel Time - Begins: When unit(s) is (are) responding to an incident scene and ends when unit(s) arrive(s) at an incident scene. Turnout/Enroute Time - Begins: When unit(s) and personnel have been alerted/dispatched and ends when unit(s) is (are) responding after personnel have donned gear and seatbelts and communicated to ECC via radio. Turnout time for primary on shifted units (Engine, Truck, Rescue, Ambulance/Medic, and QRV) at Stations 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 16 as sixty (60) seconds during daytime hours 7am-7pm, and ninety (90) seconds during night time hours 7pm-7am. Turnout time for primary on shifted units (Engine) staffed by volunteer personnel at Stations 2, 5, 9, 11, and 12 as five (5) minutes before replacement or units may be replaced at the discretion of the battalion chief based on system resources, call criteria, or overall system status management. When career personnel are staffing primary on shifted units at Stations 2, 5, 9, 11, and 12, the turnout time will remain as sixty (60) seconds during daytime hours 7am-7pm, and ninety (90) seconds during night time hours 7pm-7am. Secondary on-shifted units such as a Tanker and Brush units as five (5) minutes before replacement or may be replaced at the discretion of the battalion chief based on system resources, call criteria, or overall system status management. 300.8 QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Apparatus Minimum Staffing (SOG) - 47 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Apparatus Minimum Staffing (SOG) Apparatus Minimum Qualified Personnel Type Qualified Personnel Required Engine 3 Driver/Operator Officer Firefighter BPO/RWS/or DPO Released/Acting Entry-Level (Yellow) Ladder Truck 3 Level 3 Driver/ Level 2 Operator/ Level 1 Operator Officer Firefighter Released/Acting Entry-Level (Yellow) Heavy Rescue 3 Driver/Operator Officer Firefighter Released/Acting Entry-Level (Yellow) Tanker 1 Driver/Operator BPO/RWS/or DPO Brush 1 Driver/Operator FR 1 Driver/Operator QRV 1 Driver/ALS Utility 1 Driver/Operator Car 1 Driver/Operator Ambulance 2 Driver/Operator BLS/AIC Medic 2 Driver/Operator ALS/AIC Air Utility 1 Driver/Operator Mobile Command 1 Driver/Operator Foam Unit 1 Class 5 EVOC Driver/Operator *Fire units must have at least one (1) qualified EMT-B responding to EMS emergencies *ALL personnel operating units must have a valid Virginia DMV Driver’s License *ALL drivers must have EVOC certification to operate the correct vehicle classification Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Apparatus Minimum Staffing (SOG) - 48 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Procedure Hanover Fire EMS 301 Procedures-Guidelines Manual Incident Command (SOG) 301.1 PURPOSE Provide for the safety of members operating at emergency incidents through improved command and control. Improve the use of resources and tactical effectiveness. Meet the OSHA/EPA regulations requiring the use of an Incident Command System for hazardous material incidents. Meet NFPA 1500 requirements for the use of an Incident Command System for operations at all emergency incidents. 301.2 SCOPE To meet these goals the department shall implement the Incident Command System appropriately at all incidents for which it has management responsibility. 301.3 PREREQUISITES Qualified personnel must meet and adhere to the officer and acting officer standards and qualifications as outlined within the Department’s SOGs. 301.4 RESPONSIBILITIES It is the responsibility of Command to implement an organizational structure, using standard operating guidelines (SOGs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to effectively manage fireground/rescue operations. The implementation of the organizational structure should begin with initial tactical control measures and may grow to include a number of levels depending on the size and complexity of the situation. The ideal organizational structure expands at a pace and in a direction that stays ahead of or even with the tactical deployment of companies. 301.5 PROCEDURE (a) Communications 1. All communications shall be in plain English. (b) Assumption of Command 1. Command shall be established at all incidents. 2. The ranking member of the first arriving engine company or the first arriving officer shall assume command. (c) Declaration of Operational Mode 1. Operational Mode shall be communicated for all incidents (a) Investigative (b) Rescue (c) Fire Attack Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Incident Command (SOG) - 49 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Incident Command (SOG) (d) Defensive (e) High Rise 301.6 REFERENCES The Incident Command System as outlined in NIMS. Specifics can be found in the Tactical Guidelines and in the Operations Guide. 301.7 DEFINITIONS None 301.8 QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY All Chief Officers, Company Officers, and Acting Officers will conduct appropriate risk benefit analysis at working incidents and coordinate tasks and tactical objectives according to the Department’s Strategies and Tactics Guidelines while using a command structure that safely manages all personnel and risks. The main goal of any incident command system is to create an organizational framework that can safely mitigate an incident based upon strategic objectives and incident priorities while maintaining safe operations within appropriate and reasonable span of control relationships. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Incident Command (SOG) - 50 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Procedure Hanover Fire EMS 302 Procedures-Guidelines Manual Tactical Priorities (SOG) 302.1 PURPOSE The operations tactical guide is intended to provide a consistent approach to tactical priorities on the fire ground. 302.2 SCOPE The operations tactical guide is a guide to aid training and provide a consistent thought process for operating on the fire ground. It is important to realize that this is not a "cookbook" that applies to all incidents. All fire grounds present unique challenges. 302.3 PREREQUISITES All Company Officers, Acting Officers, and firefighters should be intimately familiar with the tactical guidelines. 302.4 RESPONSIBILITIES Officers are required to think and act in a manner that is consistent with the situation they encounter and should not rely on the guide as an answer-all solution for every incident. They are expected to take aggressive action to mitigate the emergency while leveraging all available research and tactics to ensure firefighter and citizen survival. 302.5 PROCEDURE (a) Incident priorities are as follows, in order or priority: 1. Life Safety 2. Incident Stabilization 3. Property Conservation 302.6 REFERENCES Hanover Fire EMS, Division of Operations Strategy and Tactical Guidelines Richmond Metro Chiefs SOP 1-01 302.7 QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY All firefighters should be intimately familiar with the tactical guidelines. Company officers should understand all company assignments and how each unit works within the large fire ground strategies. All personnel should know the guidelines well enough, so that when they have to deviate from the guidelines, they realize the impact their actions will have on other operating companies. Tactical Guidelines will be reviewed and adjusted annually at the direction of the Fire Chief based on any organizational and/or resource changes that will impede, limit, or alter the prescribed and outlined tactical guidelines.This process will help ensure that tactical considerations are Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Tactical Priorities (SOG) - 51 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Tactical Priorities (SOG) being made in the mostcurrent context in terms of ability and response of the Hanover Fire EMS Department. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Tactical Priorities (SOG) - 52 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Procedure Hanover Fire EMS 303 Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) 303.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this guideline is to provide a consistent approach to firefighting strategies and tactics. These guidelines are written to provide fire officers the ability to adjust tactics to a specific emergency. These guidelines are in no way intended the replace one of the most important assets on the fireground, the thinking fire officer. These guidelines are written to provide a standardized vision of strategies that will be used on the fireground. Personnel are allowed to deviate from the guidelines when conditions or situations warrant and should immediately notify the Incident Commander of their actions. 303.2 SCOPE All personnel should be familiar with the tactical guidelines. Company officers should understand all company assignments and how each unit works within the large fireground strategies. 303.3 BACKGROUND These guidelines are the result of tremendous planning by the chief officers and company officers throughout the department. Some sections are subject to regional tactical efforts through the Central Virginia Fire Chiefs Association 303.4 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE FIRES Dispatch Assignment: Structure Box Alarm: (4) Engines, (1) Truck, (1) Ambulance/Medic, (1) Safety Officer, (1) Battalion Chief (ERF 19 personnel) Upgrade-Residential/Working Fire: (1) Heavy Rescue, (1) Ambulance/Medic, (1) Air/Light Unit, FE Administration. Non- hydrant area will receive (1) Engine, (3) Large Capacity Tankers (Total ERF, 12 personnel) Effective Response Force (31 personnel) First Engine Identify and communicate primary water source as soon as possible while responding. Communicate type of layout; forward, split or reverse lay Communicate when rural water supply operations will be necessary st Position 1 arriving engine no more than 100’ feet past or prior of involved structure to leave room for arriving ladder truck Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 53 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) st 1 arriving engine may secure own water source within 100 feet or less to hydrant of involved structure. This must be communicated via radio st 1 arriving engine shall provide an initial on-scene size up, establish command, and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode Perform 360 Survey of the structure and communicate report Deploy attack line/master stream of sufficient size to control the fire Notify the Incident Commander when water is on fire. DPO, deploy 2 nd attack line if first is in operation, deploy initial ground ladders for rescue/escape Tactical Considerations: Water supply/layout Size-up Establish Command Operational Mode st Rescue/Place 1 attack line/master stream in service Second Engine 2 nd arriving engine proceed to primary engine’s water source and secure water supply. st In rural water applications, pick up the 1 engine’s supply line and prepare for rural water supply operations Complete layout; forward, split or reverse lay when necessary Ensure continuous water to 1 engine st Prepare for primary search if arriving before 1 ladder truck st Coordinate fire attack with 1 engine crew st Ensure successful deployment/advancement of initial attack line/master stream Deploy 2 nd attack line/master stream if not deployed In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue efforts and initial fire attack. This includes but not limited to placing ladders for rescue or escape, forcible entry, and exposure control Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 54 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Tactical Considerations: Ensure continuous water supply to 1 engine st Rescue/2 nd attack line/master stream in service Primary search if arriving before ladder truck Third Engine Communicate secondary water source in hydrant area Layout secondary supply line when possible. Communicate type of lay; forward, split, or reverse Ensure successful deployment of 2nd attack line Ensure primary search is complete if arriving before 1st ladders truck Report to opposite side of involved structure with 3rd attack line unless directed by IC Report conditions, actions, and needs to IC Coordinate fire attack with IC and other attack crews DPO, prepare to supply 1st ladder truck Tactical Considerations: Secondary water source in hydrant area Ensure successful deployment of 2nd attack line Report to opposite side of involved structure with 3rd attack line st Supply 1 arriving ladder truck Fourth Engine th rd 4 arriving engine proceed to 3 engine’s water source and secure water supply when necessary in hydrant area Complete layout; forward, split or reverse lay when necessary rd Ensure continuous water to 3 engine in a hydrant area. If water source has been secured, DPO remains with apparatus until requested or assist other DPO’s Assume the role of Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Tactical Considerations: rd Ensure continuous water supply for 3 engine in a hydrant area when necessary Assume the role of Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Rapid Intervention Crew Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 55 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) o RIC crew performs proactive measures to increase the safety of crew members operating inside IDLH environment and prepare necessary equipment such as ladders for rescue/escape, forcible entry, and RIC Pack while maintaining readiness if activated by Incident Commander o RIC should receive face to face strategic brief from incident commander o RIC should maintain an immediate readiness and remain a fresh crew throughout the incident. On-deck rotations of RIC will only take place when deemed necessary by Incident Commander. Those rotations should be fresh personnel. o RIC crews should remain in place until the incident has been placed under control or deemed no longer necessary by Incident Commander Fifth Engine (Upgrade-Non hydrant area) Report and establish fill site location in non-hydrant area Ensure continuous water at fill site location for large capacity tankers Tactical Considerations: Establish fill site for rural water supply operations First Ladder Truck If arriving first on scene, provide initial scene size-up, establish command and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode Perform 360 survey of involved structure and communicate report Prepare for immediate V.E.I.S. when appropriate Prepare for forcible entry, complete primary search, secure utilities, ventilation, flow path control, elevated master stream, and scene lighting Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths Ensure ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape Prepare for salvage and overhaul Tactical Considerations: Rescue/Primary search Forcible entry Secure utilities Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 56 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Ventilation, flow path control Elevated master stream Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Assist with fire attack when necessary Heavy Rescue If arriving first on scene, provide initial scene size-up, establish command and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode Perform 360 survey of involved structure and communicate report Prepare for immediate V.E.I.S. when appropriate. If arriving before ladder truck, assume primary ladder truck responsibilities Prepare for forcible entry, complete primary search, secure utilities, ventilation, flow path control, and scene lighting Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths Ensure ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape Supplement truck company functions completing primary and secondary searches Tactical Considerations: Rescue/Primary search Forcible entry Secure utilities Ventilation, flow path control Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Support search/rescue efforts, fire attack and deployment of additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) when ladder truck is on scene Medics/Ambulances Position unit(s) upon arrival for immediate egress should emergency transport become necessary Crews should assemble their EMS equipment to an area that provides rapid access to potential civilians or responding members requiring treatment Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 57 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) EMS crews should be solely responsible for treating patients, assisting and monitoring personnel in rehab. The Incident Commander should maintain a medic unit on scene until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH/working environment. nd 2 transport unit to service when crews have knockdown of fire and deemed no civilians need evaluation or treatment EMS units have no on arrival suppression responsibilities unless deemed necessary by the Incident Commander Battalion Chief st 1 BC: Position command vehicle to serve the command function. Perform 360 Survey of the structure and communicate report and establish/assume command as necessary Establish an Accountability Officer and Tactical Safety Officer (TSO) when available Maintain dedicated medic unit for incident until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH environment Tactical Safety Officer (TSO) Report to Command, establish tactical safety officer Tanker Box –Large Capacity Tankers st 1 Tanker- Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water 2 nd Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water rd 3 Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank if necessary, Shuttle water Air/Light/ Unit Position apparatus in a location that does not impede access/egress for additional responding units Refill/swap SCBA bottles as necessary for on scene companies Assist with rehab and personnel decontamination as necessary Additional Alarms/Resources Tasks will be assigned by the Incident Commander 303.5 MULTI FAMILY - APARTMENT STRUCTURE FIRES Dispatch Assignment: Structure Box Alarm: (4) Engines, (1) Truck, (1) Medic Unit, (1) Safety Officer, (1) Battalion Chief (ERF 19 personnel) Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 58 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Upgrade-Commercial/Working Fire: (2) Engines, (1) Ladder Truck, (1) Heavy Rescue, (1) Amb/Medic Unit, (1) Air/Light Unit, (1) Battalion Chief, FE Administration, (ERF 19 personnel) Non-hydrant area will receive (3) Large Capacity Tankers Effective Response Force (38 personnel) First Engine Identify and communicate primary water source/FDC as soon as possible while responding Communicate type of layout; forward, split or reverse lay. Position 1st arriving engine no more than 100’ feet past or prior of involved structure to leave room for arriving ladder truck 1st arriving engine may secure own water source within 100 feet or less to hydrant of involved structure. This must be communicated via radio 1st arriving engine shall provide an initial on-scene size up, establish command, and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode IC should indicate operating in "High Rise Procedures" when operating in High Rise Structure o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode Perform 360 Survey to as many sides of the involved structure as practical and communicate report Deploy attack line/master stream of sufficient size to control the fire Notify the Incident Commander when water is on fire DPO, deploy 2nd attack line if first is in operation. Deploy initial ground ladders for rescue/escape If 1st engine commits to Fire Department Connection (FDC) for sprinkler/standpipe operations, communicate to responding units Tactical Considerations: Water supply/layout Size-up Establish Command Operational Mode Rescue/Place 1st attack line/master stream in service Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 59 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Second Engine 2nd arriving engine proceed to 1st engine’s water source and secure water supply Complete layout; forward, split or reverse lay when necessary Ensure continuous water to 1st Engine If 1st engine commits to Fire Department Connection (FDC) for sprinkler/standpipe operations, position apparatus to become initial fire attack engine. Ensure successful deployment/advancement of initial attack line/master stream Deploy 2nd attack line/master stream Coordinate fire attack with 1st engine Prepare for primary search if arriving before 1st ladder truck In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue efforts and initial fire attack. This includes but not limited to placing ladders for rescue or escape, forcible entry, and exposure control If 2nd engine commits to Fire Department Connection (FDC) for sprinkler/standpipe operations, communicate to responding units Tactical Considerations: Ensure continuous water supply to 1st engine Initial attack engine if 1st engine commits to FDC for sprinkler/standpipe operations Rescue/2nd attack line/master stream in service Primary search if arriving before ladder truck Third Engine Identify and communicate secondary water source when responding in a hydrant area Communicate type of layout; forward, split or reverse lay 3rd engine water source and layout to opposite side of involved structure when accessible Connect/supply the Fire Department Connection (FDC) for sprinkler/standpipe operations if not completed by 1st or 2nd due engines Prepare to supply 2nd ladder truck Coordinate fire attack with 1st and 2nd due engines In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue efforts and fire attack. If no ladder truck on scene, prepare for primary/secondary Search Tactical Considerations: Secondary water source, opposite side of involved structure if accessible Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 60 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Connect to FDC if task has not been completed by 1st or 2nd due engine Support search/rescue efforts, and fire attack Prepare to supply 2nd ladder truck on opposite side of initial attack Deploy additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) If 2nd engine connects to FDC, assume their responsibilities Fourth Engine Assume the role of Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) on arrival Secure water for either the 2nd engine (if primary) or 1st ladder truck as directed Established Rapid Intervention Crew, deploy handline dedicated for RIC use only DPO remains with apparatus until requested or assist other DPO’s Tactical Considerations: Supply 1st arriving ladder truck or 2nd engine (if primary) Rapid Intervention Crew o RIC crew performs proactive measures to increase the safety of crew members operating inside IDLH environment and prepare necessary equipment such as ladders for rescue/escape, forcible entry, and RIC Pack while maintaining readiness if activated by Incident Commander o RIC should receive face to face strategic brief from incident commander o RIC should maintain an immediate readiness and remain a fresh crew throughout the incident. On-deck rotations of RIC will only take place when deemed necessary by Incident Commander. Those rotations should be fresh personnel. o RIC crews should remain in place until the incident has been placed under control or deemed no longer necessary by Incident Commander Fifth Engine Ensure continuous water supply to 3rd engine when necessary Prepare to supply water to the 2nd ladder truck when 3rd engine has FDC DPO remains with apparatus until requested or assist other DPO’s Ensure successful deployment/advancement of attack line(s)/master stream(s) Supplement Rapid Intervention Crew if needed Ensure tactical priorities have been met as directed by the Incident Commander Tactical Considerations: Ensure continuous water supply for 3rd engine in a hydrant area Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 61 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Prepare to supply 2nd ladder truck if 3rd engine connects to FDC Support search/rescue efforts, and fire attack Supplement RIC as needed Deploy additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) SixthEngine Crew will supplement where directed by IC Non-hydrant area, Report to fill site Tactical Considerations: Crew will supplement where directed by OIC Fill site Engine in non-hydrant area First Ladder Truck If arriving first on scene, provide initial scene size-up, establish command and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode o Perform 360 Survey to as many sides of the involved structure as practical and communicate report Position apparatus in best location for operations Ladder roof unless advised otherwise by command Prepare for immediate V.E.I.S. when appropriate Complete primary search Prepare for forcible entry, secure utilities, ventilation, flow path control, elevated master stream, scene lighting, and salvage and overhaul Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths Place ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape Tactical Considerations: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 62 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Rescue/Primary search of fire room/floor Forcible entry Secure utilities Ventilation, flow path control Elevated master stream Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Second Ladder Truck Position on opposite side of 1st ladder truck or in position to cover that side. Cover any open truck tasks not already completed Ensure ground ladders for rescue/escape have been placed Ladder roof unless advised otherwise by command Prepare for elevated master stream Prepare to search floor above fire or most severe exposure. Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths Salvage and overhaul Tactical Considerations: Rescue/Primary search support on fire floor Primary search on floor above fire floor Forcible entry Verify utilities have been secured Ventilation, flow path control Elevated master stream Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Heavy Rescue If arriving first on scene, provide initial scene size-up, establish command and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode o Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 63 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Perform 360 Survey to as many sides of the involved structure as practical and communicate report If arriving before ladder truck, assume primary ladder truck responsibilities Prepare for forcible entry, complete primary search, ventilation, flow path control, scene lighting Secure utilities and assist fire attack when necessary Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths Ensure ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape Supplement truck company functions completing primary and secondary search Tactical Considerations: Rescue/Primary search on fire floor Primary/secondary search floor above fire floor Forcible entry Secure utilities if arriving prior to 1st truck Ventilation, flow path control Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Support search/rescue efforts, fire attack and deployment of additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) with ladder truck on scene Medics/Ambulances Position unit(s) upon arrival for immediate egress should emergency transport become necessary Crews should assemble their EMS equipment to an area that provides rapid access to potential civilians or responding members requiring treatment EMS crews should be solely responsible for treating patients, assisting and monitoring personnel in rehab The Incident Commander should maintain a medic unit on scene until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH/working environment. Consideration should be made to return 2nd transport unit to service when crews have knockdown of fire and deemed no civilians need evaluation or treatment EMS units have no on arrival suppression responsibilities unless deemed necessary by the Incident Commander Battalion Chief 1st BC: Position command vehicle to serve the command function.Perform 360 Survey of the structure and communicate report and establish/assume command as necessary Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 64 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Maintain personnel accountability of all those operating on scene Establish an Accountability Officer and Tactical Safety Officer (TSO) when available. Maintain dedicated medic unit for incident until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH/working environment 2nd BC: Report to Incident Command Post in full PPE.Prepare for Forward Ops role or task assigned Tactical Safety Officer (TSO) Report to Command, establish tactical safety officer Tanker Box –Large Capacity Tankers 1st Tanker- Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water 2nd Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water 3rd Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank if necessary, Shuttle water Air/Light Unit Position apparatus in a location that does not impede access/egress for additional responding units Refill/swap SCBA bottles as necessary for responding companies Assist with rehab and personnel decontamination as necessary Additional Alarms/Resources Tasks will be assigned by the Incident Commander Apartment Structure Notes: Supplement of Fire Suppression System Sprinkler System Supplemental support of the fire suppression system is essential for fire control and extinguishment.Supplemental support of the fire suppression system is among the most effective methods limiting fire spread, while simultaneously addressing occupant life safety.Care must be taken to ensure the proper system is actually supplied when multiple systems or split systems exists in the occupancy 303.6 COMMERCIAL BIG BOX STRUCTURE FIRES Dispatch Assignment: Structure Box Alarm: (4) Engines, (1) Truck, (1) Medic Unit, (1) Safety Officer, (1) Battalion Chief (ERF 19 personnel) Upgrade-Commercial/Working Fire: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 65 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) (2) Engines, (1) Ladder Truck, (1) Heavy Rescue, (1) Amb/Medic Unit, Air/Light Unit, (1) Battalion Chief, FE Administration, (ERF 19 personnel) Non-hydrant area will receive (3) Large Capacity Tankers Effective Response Force (38 personnel) First Engine Identify and communicate primary water source as soon as possible while responding Communicate type of layout; forward, split or reverse lay. Position 1st arriving engine no more than 100’ feet past or prior of involved structure to leave room for arriving ladder truck 1st arriving engine may secure own water source within 100 feet or less to hydrant of involved structure. This must be communicated via radio 1st arriving engine shall provide an initial on-scene size up, establish command, and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode IC should indicate operating in "High Rise Procedures" when in High Rise Structure o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode Perform 360 Survey to as many sides of the involved structure as practical and communicate report Deploy 1st attack line/master stream of sufficient size to control the fire. Attack line should not exceed 150’ from entry point with personnel always on hoseline/tag line Notify the Incident Commander when water is on fire DPO, deploy 2nd attack line if first is in operation. Deploy initial ground ladders for rescue/escape If 1st engine commits to Fire Department Connection (FDC) for sprinkler/standpipe operations or Recon, communicate to responding units. Tactical Considerations: Water supply/layout Size-up Locate the fire. All future tactical operations depend on this information Establish Command Operational Mode Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 66 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Rescue/Place 1st attack line/master stream in service Second Engine 2nd arriving engine proceed to 1st engine’s water source and secure water supply Complete layout; forward, split or reverse lay when necessary Ensure continuous water to 1st Engine If 1st engine commits to Fire Department Connection (FDC), position apparatus to become initial fire attack engine. Ensure successful deployment/advancement of initial attack line/master stream DPO or crew, ensure deployment 2nd attack line/master stream. Attack line should not exceed 150’ from entry point with personnel always on hoseline/tag line Coordinate fire attack with 1st engine Prepare for primary search if arriving before 1st ladder truck In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue efforts and initial fire attack. This includes but not limited to placing ladders for rescue or escape, forcible entry, and exposure control If 2nd engine commits to Fire Department Connection (FDC) for sprinkler/standpipe operations, communicate to responding units Tactical Considerations: Ensure water supply to 1st engine Initial attack engine if 1st engine commits to FDC for sprinkler/standpipe operations Rescue/2nd attack line/master stream in service Primary search if arriving before ladder truck Third Engine Identify and communicate secondary water source while responding in non hydrant area. Communicate type of layout; forward, split or reverse lay 3rd engine water source and layout to opposite side of involved structure from initial attack when accessable. Connect/supply the Fire Department Connection (FDC) for sprinkler/standpipe operations if task not completed by 1st or 2nd due engines Prepare to supply 2nd ladder truck if FDC assignment is complete Coordinate fire attack with 1st and 2nd due engines In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue efforts and fire attack. If no ladder truck on scene, prepare for primary/secondary Search Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 67 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Tactical Considerations: Ensure support to FDC if task not completed by 1st or 2nd engines Secondary water source, opposite side of involved structure if accessible Support search/rescue efforts, and fire attack Prepare to supply 2nd ladder truck on opposite side of initial attack if FDC not needed Deploy additional attack line(s) or master stream(s). Attack line should not exceed 150’ from entry point with personnel always on hoseline/ tag line Fourth Engine Assume the role of Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) on arrival Secure water for the 2nd engine (If primary) or 1st ladder truck as directed Established Rapid Intervention Crew, initiate handline dedicated for RIC use only DPO remains with apparatus until requested or assist other DPO’s Tactical Considerations: Supply 1st arriving ladder truck or 2nd engine (if primary) Rapid Intervention Crew o RIC crew performs proactive measures to increase the safety of crew members operating inside IDLH environment and prepare necessary equipment such as ladders for rescue/escape, forcible entry, and RIC Pack while maintaining readiness if activated by Incident Commander o RIC should receive face to face strategic brief from incident commander o RIC should maintain an immediate readiness and remain a fresh crew throughout the incident. On-deck rotations of RIC will only take place when deemed necessary by Incident Commander. Those rotations should be fresh personnel. o RIC crews should remain in place until the incident has been placed under control or deemed no longer necessary by Incident Commander Fifth Engine Ensure water supply to 3rd engine or 2nd ladder truck as directed Prepare to supply water to the 2nd ladder truck DPO remains with apparatus until requested or assist other DPO’s Ensure successful deployment/advancement of attack line(s)/master stream(s), attack line should not exceed 150’ from entry point with personnel always on hoseline/tag line Supplement Rapid Intervention Crew if needed Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 68 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Ensure tactical priorities have been met as directed by the Incident Commander Tactical Considerations: Ensure water supply for 3rd engine in a hydrant area Prepare to supply 2nd ladder truck if 3rd engine connects to FDC Support search/rescue efforts, and fire attack Supplement RIC as needed Deploy additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) SixthEngine Crew will supplement where directed by IC Non-hydrant area, report to fill site Tactical Considerations: Crew will supplement where needed by IC Fill site Engine in non-hydrant area First Ladder Truck If arriving first on scene, provide initial scene size-up, establish command and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode o Perform 360 Survey to as many sides of the involved structure as practical and communicate report Position apparatus in best location for operations Ladder roof unless advised otherwise by command Complete primary search Secure utilities and assist fire attack when necessary Prepare for forcible entry, search, ventilation, flow path control, elevated master stream, scene lighting, and salvage and overhaul Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths Place ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape Tactical Considerations: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 69 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Rescue/primary search Forcible entry Ventilation, flow path control Secure utilities Elevated master stream Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Second Ladder Truck Position on opposite side of 1st ladder truck or in position to cover that side. Cover any open truck tasks not already completed Ensure ground ladders for rescue/escape have been placed Ladder roof unless advised otherwise by command Prepare for elevated master stream Prepare to search floor above fire or most severe exposure. Maintain flow path control, salvage and overhaul Tactical Considerations: Rescue/primary search support Forcible entry Secondary search Ensure utilities have been controlled Ventilation, flow path control Elevated master stream Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Heavy Rescue If arriving first on scene, provide initial scene size-up, establish command and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode o Perform 360 Survey to as many sides of the involved structure as practical and communicate report If arriving before ladder truck, assume primary ladder truck responsibilities Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 70 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Prepare for forcible entry, complete primary search, ventilation, flow path control, scene lighting Secure utilities and assist fire attack when necessary Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths Ensure ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape Supplement truck company functions completing primary and secondary search Tactical Considerations: Rescue/Primary search Forcible entry Ventilation, flow path control Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Support search/rescue efforts, fire attack and deployment of additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) with ladder truck on scene Medics/Ambulances Position unit(s) upon arrival for immediate egress should emergency transport become necessary Crews should assemble their EMS equipment to an area that provides rapid access to potential civilians or responding members requiring treatment EMS crews should be solely responsible for treating patients, assisting and monitoring personnel in rehab The Incident Commander should maintain a medic unit on scene until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH/working environment. Consideration should be made to return 2nd transport unit to service when crews have knockdown of fire and deemed no civilians need evaluation or treatment EMS units have no arriving suppression responsibilities unless deemed necessary by the Incident Commander Battalion Chief 1st BC: Position command vehicle to serve the command function.Perform 360 Survey of the structure and communicate report and establish/assume command as necessary Maintain personnel accountability of all those operating on scene Establish an Accountability Officer and Tactical Safety Officer (TSO) when available. Maintain dedicated medic unit for incident until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH/working environment 2nd BC: Report to Incident Command Post in full PPE.Prepare for Forward Ops role or task assigned Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 71 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Tactical Safety Officer (TSO) Report to Command, establish tactical safety officer Tanker Box –Large Capacity Tankers 1st Tanker- Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water 2nd Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water 3rd Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank if necessary, Shuttle water Air/Light Unit Position apparatus in a location that does not impede access/egress for additional responding units Refill/swap SCBA bottles as necessary for responding companies Assist with rehab and personnel decontamination as necessary Additional Alarms/Resources Tasks will be assigned by the Incident Commander Commercial Big Box NOTES: Supplement of Fire Suppression System Sprinkler System Supplemental support of the fire suppression system is essential for fire control and extinguishment.Supplemental support of the fire suppression system is among the most effective methods limiting crew exposure to interior operations, while simultaneously addressing occupant life safety.Care must be taken to ensure the proper system is actually supplied when multiple systems or split systems exists in the occupancy Standpipe Standpipe utilization should be considered effective only for small incipient fire suppression or later overhaul operations.The most prominent limiting factor affecting utilization of these systems for larger scale suppression operations is the inconsistent or unknown locations.Even when locations are well documented during pre-planning activities, the typical mid-aisle or end-of aisle placement may prove difficult to locate under dense smoke conditions. Dependence on these systems presents further risk to fire crews entering without the protection of a charged hose line. Interior Operations All interior personnel should remain on a hose line/tag line A rescue tag line can be utilized for crews conducting a focused rescue attempt Be wary of the incident with light smoke inside a “Big Box”.Conditions can change suddenly bringing the area to zero visibility.Staying in contact with the hose line/tag Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 72 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) line may be the only method to prevent disorientation and allow personnel to exit the building. Due to the inherent dangers of penetrating long distances inside a “Big Box” on fire, interior hose stretches should be limited to 150 feet past the entrance point.Attack crews should enter the closest entrance to the fire area Air management is of paramount importance for interior crews. Crews with 45 minute high pressure SCBA should turn around and exit when 2000 psi left in a crew member’s bottle.If any crew member reaches 50% of air capacity, the crew should exit the building. If moderate to heavy smoke is showing at the ceiling, and hose line crews have not reached the seat of the fire – Consider evacuating the building and initiate a defensive mode operation.This smoke is fuel, and can quickly ignite.We cannot generate sufficient gpm from hoselines to overcome fuel burning in the ceiling area over the entire length of a “Big Box” building. If heat and smoke conditions are getting worse during an offensive attack, consider evacuating the building and initiating a defensive mode operation.Keep in mind the lead time it takes to put heavy fire streams in operation. If fire involves the open truss space of lightweight construction, personnel should not work on the roof.In this case, consider evacuation and initiating a defensive mode operation.The building can quickly lose roof stability as the roof structure warps, elongates and gives way.This can result in early collapse of the roof. o Beware, a “Big Box” with tilt-slab constructed wall.These walls can fall outward if the roof loses stability. o Personnel and apparatus should operate outside of the collapse zone. 303.7 HIGH RISE STRUCTURE FIRES Dispatch Assignment: Structure Box Alarm: (4) Engines, (1) Truck, (1) Medic Unit, (1) Safety Officer, (1) Battalion Chief (ERF 19 personnel) Upgrade-Commercial/Working Fire: (2) Engines, (1) Ladder Truck, (1) Heavy Rescue, (1) Amb/Medic Unit, (1) Air/Light Unit, (1) Battalion Chief, FE Administration, (ERF 19 personnel) Non-hydrant area will receive (3) Large Capacity Tankers Effective Response Force (38 personnel) * ALL units responding in shall report with all high rise tools and equipment First Engine Identify and communicate primary water source/FDC as soon as possible while responding Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 73 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) 1st arriving engine shall provide an initial on-scene size up, establish command, and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode IC should indicate operating in "High Rise Procedures" in High Rise Structures o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode Investigative Mode/Recon o Position apparatus in proximity to building so as not to block access for responding apparatus o Abandon the rig – all personnel continue to lobby to continue size up. Ascertain as much information as possible, by gathering information from building occupants, building employees, and any fire control systems that may be present Check the annunciator panel to determine what has activated and where: manual pull stations, heat, smoke, or duct detector, water flow, or more than one device If building maintenance or security is present, determine if they have been on reported fire floor, or floors immediately above or below Recall all elevators, determine the elevator and attack stairwell to be used to proceed to fire floor and confirm that doors from the stairwells to floors are unlocked.This information must be reported to responding units and command. Any evacuation that has commenced needs to be reported to responding units and command Proceed to fire floor, verify the extent of the fire and commence fire attack and transition to fire attack mode communicated to responding units o Deploy attack line/master stream of sufficient size to control the fire o Notify the Incident Commander when water is on fire. Provide the Incident Commander with a proper CAN report for transfer of command when necessary Tactical Considerations: Locate the fire. All future tactical operations depend on this information Establish Command, entire crew to fire floor. CAN report for transfer of command Rescue/evacuation, Place 1st attack line/master stream in service Occupant evacuation, which includes priority of evacuation. o Fire floor o Floor directly above fire floor o All other upper floors Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 74 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) High Rise equipment Second Engine 2nd arriving engine proceed to water source and secure FDC DPO,remain with apparatus, remaining crew to fire floor to assist 1st engine Prepare to deploy a 2nd attack line Ensure successful deployment/advancement of initial attack line/master stream Coordinate fire attack with 1st engine Prepare for primary search if arriving before 1st ladder truck In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue/evacuation efforts and initial fire attack. This includes but not limited to placing ladders for rescue or escape, forcible entry, and exposure control Tactical Considerations: Water supply/FDC Report to fire floor to assist 1st engine crew Prepare to deploy 2nd attack line Occupant evacuation which includes priority of evacuation o Fire floor o Floor directly above fire floor o All other upper floors Primary search if arriving before ladder truck Third Engine Connect to the Fire Department Connection (FDC) to support sprinkler/standpipe operations if the task not completed by 1st or 2nd due engines Assume Lobby Control, secure master keys for system controls Assume control of all elevators, identify evacuation stairwells and report to responding units and command If no FDC, 3rd engine should consider a secondary water source and layout to opposite side of involved structure. If access is unavailable, position apparatus to a secondary water source to allow access and egress for responding companies In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue/evacuation efforts and fire attack. If no ladder truck on scene, prepare for primary/secondary search Tactical Considerations: Connect to FDC to support sprinkler/standpipe operations if task not completed by 1st or 2nd due engines Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 75 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Consider secondary FDC if available Assume Lobby Control, identify evacuation stairwells Secondary water source, opposite side of involved structure if accessible and no FDC Support rescue/Evacuation efforts, and fire attack Fourth Engine Assume the role of Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Rapid Intervention Crew proceed to attack stairwell and standby on floor below fire floor Secure water for the 2nd engine and 1st ladder truck Lay-in and/or supply water for 1st ladder truck Established Rapid Intervention Crew, prepare to deploy handline dedicated for RIC use only. High rise structures typically have multiple standpipes on each floor. Connect to a separate standpipe from the attack handline when available DPO remains with apparatus until requested or assist other DPO’s Tactical Considerations: Supply 1st arriving ladder truck or 2nd engine Rapid Intervention Crew – One floor below fire floor o If the fire floor is below grade, The RIC crew shall position outside of the IDLH in close proximity to fire floor.This may be one floor above fire floor but not below. o RIC crew performs proactive measures to increase the safety of crew members operating inside IDLH environment and prepare necessary equipment such as tools for forcible entry, RIC Pack, and spare SCBA bottles while maintaining readiness if activated by Incident Commander o RIC should receive face to face strategic brief from incident commander and o RIC should maintain an immediate readiness and remain a fresh crew throughout the incident. On-deck rotations of RIC will only take place when deemed necessary by Incident Commander. Those rotations should be fresh personnel o RIC crews should remain in place until the incident has been placed under control or deemed no longer necessary by Incident Commander Fifth Engine Secure the 3rd Engine’s water supply if needed. Secure water for the 2nd ladder truck DPO remains with apparatus until requested or assist other DPO’s Supplement Rapid Intervention Crew if needed Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 76 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Ensure tactical priorities have been met In rescue and fire attack mode, support rescue/evacuation efforts and fire attack. This includes but not limited to placing ladders for rescue or escape, forcible entry, and exposure control Tactical Considerations: Ensure water supply for 3rd engine in a hydrant area Prepare to supply 2nd ladder truck if 3rd engine connects to FDC Support search/rescue efforts, and fire attack Supplement RIC as needed Deploy additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) Sixth Engine Report two floors below fire floor to prepare staging area for responding companies. Crew will supplement task directed by IC Tactical Considerations: Report two floors below fire floor for staging area preparation Supplement tasks directed by IC First Ladder Truck If arriving first on scene, provide an initial on-scene size up, establish command, and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode o Investigative Mode o Position apparatus in best location for operations Ladder roof unless advised otherwise by command Prepare for immediate V.E.I.S. when appropriate Proceed to attack stairwell and fire floor to assist 1st engine Complete primary search of fire room/floor Secure utilities and assist fire attack when necessary Prepare for forcible entry, search, ventilation, flow path control, elevated master stream, scene lighting, and salvage and overhaul Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 77 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths. Place ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape when applicable Tactical Considerations: Rescue/Primary search of fire room/floor Forcible entry Ventilation, flow path control Elevated master stream Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Second Ladder Truck Position on opposite side of 1st ladder truck or in position to cover that side. Cover any open truck tasks not already completed Ensure ground ladders for rescue/escape have been placed when applicable Ladder roof unless advised otherwise by command Prepare for elevated master stream Prepare to assist with search of fire floor Prepare to search floor above fire or most severe exposure. Maintain flow path control, salvage and overhaul Tactical Considerations: Rescue/primary search support on fire floor Primary search on floor above fire floor Forcible entry Ensure utilities have been controlled Ventilation, flow path control Elevated master stream Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Heavy Rescue If arriving first on scene, provide an initial on-scene size up, establish command, and communicate operational mode o Rescue Mode o Fire Attack Mode o Defensive Mode Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 78 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) o Investigative Mode If arriving before ladder truck, assume primary ladder truck responsibilities Prepare for forcible entry, complete primary search, ventilation, flow path control, scene lighting Secure utilities and assist fire attack when necessary Coordinate with command and fire attack when ventilating or altering flow paths. Ensure ground ladders on all sides of involved structure for rescue/escape Supplement truck company functions completing primary and secondary search Tactical Considerations: Rescue/Primary search on fire floor Primary/secondary search floor above fire floor Forcible entry Ventilation, flow path control Scene lighting, salvage and overhaul Support search/rescue efforts, fire attack and deployment of additional attack line(s) or master stream(s) with ladder truck on scene Medics/Ambulances Position unit(s) upon arrival for immediate egress should emergency transport become necessary Crews should assemble their EMS equipment to an area that provides rapid access to potential civilians or responding members requiring treatment EMS crews should be solely responsible for treating patients, assisting and monitoring personnel in rehab. Evaluate need for MCI declaration and additional resources, notify command and prepare location for: o Triage o Treatment o Transportation The Incident Commander should maintain a medic unit on scene until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH/working environment. EMS units have no arriving suppression responsibilities unless deemed necessary by the Incident Commander Battalion Chief Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 79 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) 1st BC: Position command vehicle to serve the command function.Perform 360 Survey of the structure and communicate report and establish/assume command as necessary Maintain personnel accountability of all those operating on scene Establish an Accountability Officer, Tactical Safety Officer(TSO), and Staging Officer Maintain dedicated medic unit for incident until personnel are no longer operating in an IDLH/working environment Formulation of Incident Command Post Tactical Considerations: Locate fire, All future tactical operations depend on this information Occupant Evacuation and priority of evacuation o Fire floor o Floor directly above fire floor o All other upper floors Determine type of evacuation o Full evacuation o Partial evacuation o Protect in place Have crews gain control of building systems o Elevators o Sprinklers o Standpipes o Fire pumps o Communication equipment o Ventilation, heating, and air conditioning systems Consider additional alarms or resources 2nd BC: Report to Incident Command in full PPE.Prepare for Forward Ops role on fire floor or task assigned 3rd BC: Report to Incident Command in full PPE. Prepare to assume role of Lobby Control unless otherwise designated task by Incident Commander 4th BC: Report to Incident Command in full PPE.Prepare to assume role of Staging Officer unless otherwise designated task by Incident Commander Tactical Safety Officer (TSO) Report to Command, establish tactical safety officer Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 80 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Tanker Box –Large Capacity Tankers 1st Tanker- Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water 2nd Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank, Shuttle water 3rd Tanker - Report to Dump Site to Deliver Water, Drop Portable Tank if necessary, Shuttle water Air/Light Unit Position apparatus in a location that does not impede access/egress for additional responding units Refill/swap SCBA bottles as necessary for responding companies Consider additional refilling resources Assist with rehab Additional Alarms/Resources 2nd alarm companies (4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 medic unit, 1 Battalion Chief) Companies report to designated staging area Companies report with SCBA bottles, high-rise tools and equipment, etc. Prepare crews for relief assignments of 1st alarm companies Tasks will be assigned by the Incident Commander 3rd alarm companies (4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 medic unit, 1 Battalion Chief) Companies report to designated staging area In staging, prepare to report with SCBA bottles, high-rise tools and equipment, etc Prepare crews for relief assignments of 1st and 2nd alarm companies Tasks will be assigned by the Incident Commander High Rise Structure NOTES: Supplement of Fire Suppression System Sprinkler System Supplemental support of the fire suppression system is essential for fire control and extinguishment.Supplemental support of the fire suppression system is among the most effective methods limiting fire spread, while simultaneously addressing occupant life safety.Care must be taken to ensure the proper system is actually supplied when multiple systems or split systems exists in the occupancy Standpipe Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 81 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Standpipe utilization should be considered effective for fire suppression or later overhaul operations.The most prominent limiting factor affecting utilization of these systems for larger scale suppression operations is the inconsistent or unknown locations.Even when locations are well documented during pre-planning Companies must be knowledgeable of the location of high-rise structures in their district. Arriving units need to be aware of the locations of standpipe and sprinklers systems or even if they exist in the structure.Numerous factors will determine when to attack the fire and what tactics will be used in meeting this objective. It is vital that situations encountered are communicated to the Incident Commander Note: opening a door or stairwell during the initial attack might release products of combustion into protected areas being used for evacuation. 303.8 INCIDENT SIZE UP It is critical that the company officer communicate a concise size up of every situation. This information sets the tone for the incident and prompts ECC to ensure the appropriate resources allocated are based on the incident type. The Incident Commander should complete a (360 Survey) of the complete structure or incident. A typical size up should include the following: Unit Number Conditions (Verify situation or declare a “Working Fire” and specify the type) Building construction type Establish Command Declare operational mode Situation Type Definition High Life Hazard Any location that poses multiple life threats due to difficulty exiting or lack of mobility of the inhabitants: (Churches, Hospitals, Hotels, Nursing Homes, Schools) Multi-Family (High Life Hazard) A building that can or does contain a large number of people. An apartment complex is an example, as long as people can easily exit. High Rise Procedure Procedure used in a building where total evacuation is not practical, ground based operation is not possible or when resources are stretched beyond the capacity of one jurisdiction. Commercial-Big Box Structure A structure in which the primary purpose is to conduct activities of business, industry, or trade. Residential Fire A building occupied by a single family. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/01, All Rights Reserved. Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) - 82 Published with permission by Hanover Fire EMS  Hanover Fire EMS Procedures-Guidelines Manual Procedures-Guidelines Manual Structural Fire Tactical Guidelines (SOG) Hazmat An incident involving a gas, liquid or solid that, in any quantity, poses a threat to life, health and property. 303.9 OPERATIONAL MODES/HIGH RISE PROCEDURE Fire Attack Mode: Command option when a determination of the first arriving officer deems rescue is NOT imminent. This mode is necessary to accomplish extinguishment using one of two accepted concepts. The 750/Fast concept is a Fire Attack Mode concept to rapidly deliver a water stream to the seat of the fire. The SLICE-RS concept is a Fire Attack Mode concept where personnel will “Reset” the fire from the exterior to reduce temperatures inside before an interior fire attack begins. Rescue Mode: Command option when there is entrapment of occupants or firefighters. This should also be considered on non-fire related emergencies. (structural collapse, confined space, trench collapse) The Rescue Mode ends when the occupants or firefigh