Oak Lawn Fire Department Truck Company Operations PDF

TRUCK Company Operations Page 1 of 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Section Title PageNumber TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS SOG BRIEF 3 1 Mission of a Truck Company 4 2 Tactical Mission of a Truck Company 4 3 Truck Company Functions and Responsibilities 5 4 Truck Company Duties Acronym 5 5...

TRUCK Company Operations Page 1 of 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Section Title PageNumber TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS SOG BRIEF 3 1 Mission of a Truck Company 4 2 Tactical Mission of a Truck Company 4 3 Truck Company Functions and Responsibilities 5 4 Truck Company Duties Acronym 5 5 Shift Roll Call 6 6 Truck Company Apparatus and Personal PPE A.M. Checks 9 7 Truck Company Operations – General Response Guidelines to Structural Fires 10 8 Truck Company Operations - Single-Family and Townhome Fires 17 9 Truck Company Operations – Apartment, Commercial, and Industrial Building Fires 18 Truck Company Operations – AFA Investigation and Full Still (Smoke Investigation) 19 11 Quint / Engine Operations 20 12 Truck Company Operations – Extrication Incidents 20 13 Truck Company Operations – Elevator Rescues 21 14 Truck Company Operations – Vehicle Fires 22 15 Truck Company Operation – Firefighter Rescue 23 10 Page 2 of 24 STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE BRIEF MAIN TACTICAL MISSION OF A TRUCK COMPANY The tactical mission of the Truck Company operation is to support the Engine operation for an immediate coordinated (Vent & Enter) fire attack. TRUCK COMPANY (TRUCK) FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rescue/Entry/Ventilation/Support Acronym: LOVERSU TRUCK COMPANY FIRE GROUND ASSIGNMENTS 1st Due Truck or 1st Due Squad: Upon arrival, position the Truck according the best vantage point to accompany and support the 1st Due Engine Company regardless of the occupancy or size of the structure. 2nd Due Truck. The 2nd Due Truck apparatus typically will position for the best vantage point to raise the aerial to provide a means of access for roof operations. Interior fires: The 2nd Due Truck can also expect to perform floor-above primary search, truck-support for the2nd Due Engine, and/or roof ventilation. 3RD Due Truck. The 3rd Due Truck may be assigned to RIT operations. TRUCK COMPANY/ENGINE OPERATIONS (if needed) When a Truck Company assumes Engine Operations, it will be the responsibility of the 1st Due Squad, or 2nd Due Truck to assume the Truck Operations (e.g., vent, enter, search, and vent back of building). HYDRANT WATER MUST BE SECURED IMMEDIATELY. Page 3 of 24 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE Truck Company Operations SOG Introduction The fire service has recognized the need for Truck Company operations since the invention and application of the Hook & Ladder to fight fires. Such operations are basic and essential to the success and safety of the many emergency incidents that require our response today. The purpose of this standard operating guideline is to maximize the effectiveness of Truck Operations by creating an accountable, organized, safe, and coordinated plan of operation for all Truck companies operating within the Oak Lawn Fire Department Area of Operations. These guidelines address strategic and tactical procedures for Incident Commanders and Truck Company (and a Squad Company assuming Truck duties) personnel. Due to the differences in aerial design and capabilities of a tower ladder with a platform and a straight frame aerial (without a platform), it shall alsobe noted that a “Truck Company” or “Truck Operations” in this SOG is synonymous with ‘Tower Ladder’ and/or ‘Truck’ company or operations. 1. Mission of a Truck Company. The Truck Company by default is charged with the protection of life and property as the main mission of a Truck Company at the scene of an emergency. The protection of life holds the highest priority. This #1 priority includes not only the general public, but firefighters as well. 2. Tactical Mission of a Truck Company. The main tactical mission of the Truck Company Operation is to support the Engine Operation for an immediate coordinated (Vent & Enter) fire attack. Once the Engine Operation is supported (e.g. ventilation, forcible entry, laddering, etc.), and managing their hose lines, other essential operations suchas primary search and examination for fire extension can take place. During Offensive Attack operations, with proper hose line direction, more lives will be saved with the expedient and coordinated act of ventilation than any other tactical maneuver on the fireground. The main tactical mission of Truck Company operations in supporting the Engine operation is so critical that the next due company (an Engine or Squad) may have to carry out the coordinated vent and enter operations. Page 4 of 24 3. Truck Company Functions and Responsibilities. The mastery of all the functions is difficult at best and will take years of training and experience. Dedicated assignments to such companies highly assist in the effort to master such functions and responsibilities over time. These functions include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Life Safety Size-up Apparatus placement Laddering Forcible entry Locate fire Communications Search and rescue Ventilation Examination for extension Extinguishment Overhaul Lighting Salvage Utilities control Extrication Rapid Intervention Operations Elevator Rescue Structural collapse (e.g. Car into building) 4. Truck Company Duties Acronym The Truck Company duties that are listed are not in order of importance. The course of action will be determined by the company Officer, command Interior position, or Incident Commander based upon needs of the situation. “Journeymen” Truck personnel find it best to recall the many duties that a Truck Operation may require with the use of an acronym. Page 5 of 24 A basic functional acronym for Truck Operations is: L-O-V-E-R-S-U • L – Ladders • O – Overhaul • V – Ventilation (horizontal and vertical) • E - Entry (forcible and passive) • R – Rescue (Search & Rescue of Civilians and [RIC Ops.] Firefighters) • S – Salvage • U – Utilities 5. Shift Roll Call. Information as necessary will be passed on daily concerning out-of-service equipment, street closings, apparatus and equipment condition, and any particular information applicable to the Truck Company that should be checked during shift change. Roll Call is recommended to take place on the apparatus floor near the apparatus according to department policy. Exceptions prohibiting this Roll Call location or time would be runs, extreme weather, apparatus breakdowns, or any distraction that would prohibit an attentive Roll Call as deemed by the company Officer running the Roll Call. Teamwork, experience, knowledge, and discipline are the key to successful Truck Operations. Only through a concerted effort can a Truck Company become a highly efficient unit. Personnel may at times, be required to operate alone (e.g. Set up aerial, connect with the 1st Due Engine Officer, obtain equipment, etc.). It is imperative that everyone is aware of their own duties, the duties of other company members, the overall responsibilities of their company, and how the company operates in the overall strategy of any emergency incident. Page 6 of 24 Recommended topics to be covered during Roll Call: • • • • • • • • • • 5.1 Riding position and tool assignments as per the Daily Field Roster. Assure proper helmet shields and Passports are in place. Scheduled apparatus maintenance. Modified response routes. Weather and road conditions. Road construction or detours. Meals. House duties. Brief officer drill (e.g., 10-minute drill on forcible entry). Review guidelines, procedures, orders, and any other official information. Truck Company Roll Call Riding Position Assignments are titled: 5.1.1 Officer 5.1.2 Driver 5.1.3 Outside Vent (OV) (located behind the Officer) 5.1.4 Search The Riding Assignments are placed on a Daily Field Roster for emergency scene accountability. 5.2 Riding Position Truck Company Tool Assignments are: 5.2.1 Officer – Portable radio, Thermal Imaging Camera, Halligan Bar, Light. 5.2.2 Driver – Light. Portable radio, Halligan Bar, Sledge or Flathead Axe, and 6-8’ Pike pole, 5.2.3 OV – Portable radio, 6-8’ Pike Pole, Pickhead Axe, and Hand pump/Can, Light. . 5.2.4 Search – Portable radio, 6-8’ Pike Pole, and Pickhead Axe, Search Rope, Light. It shall be noted that these tools assignments are only guidelines and are to be altered according to any specific needs such as building construction types or specific tasks. Page 7 of 24 6. Truck Company Apparatus and Personal PPE A.M. Checks. The apparatus and associated equipment will be thoroughly checked and inspected at the start of each shift by the Driver with the assistance of other company personnel. 6.1 6.2 Personal items to be checked and inventoried at shift change • Protective clothing. • S.C.B.A. • Portable radio and radio batteries. • Thermal Imaging Camera. • Full hand pump and/or charged extinguisher(s). • Apparatus cell phone. • Proper helmet shield insert. • Position and readiness of the Search Rope Bag. • Passport Accountability tags. • Other equipment as per department/ district policy. Apparatus and Equipment Familiarity. All personnel assigned to the Truck Company must be familiar with both the operation of and location of all tools, equipment, and hose beds carried on the apparatus. Page 8 of 24 7. Truck Company Operations - General Response Guidelines to Structural Fires. 7.1 Truck Company Size-Up Size-Up for Truck Companies is different from that of Engine Companies. This is simply due to the fact that the mission of each company is different. A Truck Company Officer may see a 2- story house with fire showing out of the 1st floor front windows, and quickly look to the 2nd floorwindows and roof with the idea of ventilation and search opportunities. The Engine Company Officer may see the same fire scenario, but will look to the 1st floor initially to assess the volume of fire to determine the amount of hose and water needed along with a point of entry. 7.2 “Shops, Inc.” 360 If first on the scene, provide an initial size-up indicating: • Indicate direction of travel (e.g., westbound). The indication of travel is important tactically for all companies and command staff when positioning for water and aerial placement. Direction of travel is to be announced by the first arriving apparatus on allscenes (e.g., streets, parking lots, courts, etc.). • Structure Size (length & width) and Height (number of stories) • Indicate conditions (e.g., Nothing showing, smoke showing, fire showing) • Indicate strategy (e.g. Investigating, Defensive Attack, or Offensive Attack). “Shops Inc.-360” - “Truck 3 is on the scene, west-bound, with a 3-sty, 200 by 50, 3 story, multi-family building. We have nothing showing. Truck 3 will be investigating.” Page 9 of 24 7.3 Fireground frequency assignments. 7.3.1 The Command Officers and Battalion Commanders will carry two (2) portables; one to monitor the main FIRE frequency, and one to monitor Fireground Channel. The company Officer shall leave their portable radio on main Fire freq. if there is a need for them to assume Incident Command until Second IC arrives on scene, command is transferred, and a Fireground Channel is assigned. . 7.4 7.3.2 The Drivers of fire suppression and medical apparatus will keep their portable radios on the main FIRE frequency at all times unless directed to switch to Fireground Channel by their respective company Officers or Incident Commander. 7.3.3 The company Officers, Driver position, OV position, Search position, and ambulance attendant will keep their portable radios on Fireground Channel when assigned by IC. 7.3.4 When the Officer returns in service from the incident, the prompt to turn the apparatus radio back to the main FIRE frequency will be the “Returning in service” transmission to Oak Lawn Central Dispatch. 7.3.5 For EMS incidents, having the ambulance attendant on Fireground Channel allows an Officer on the fire apparatus approaching a scene to find out what equipment the ambulance needs brought into the call over Fireground Channel rather than the main FIRE frequency. Basic Fireground Tasks, responsibilities and positioning for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Due Truck companies. 7.4.1 1st Due Truck or 1st Due Squad Fireground Tasks and Responsibilities. Upon arrival, position the aerial according the best vantage point to accompany and support the 1st Due Engine company regardless of the occupancy or size of the structure. • While a Squad may perform 1st Due Truck duties, the Squad apparatus should not obstruct positioning of the aerial. The 1st Due Truck/Squad is responsible for supporting initial tactics, tasks, procedures enacted to confine and extinguish the fire. Page 10 of 24 During interior firefighting operations, the Truck/Squad Company Officer shall report directly to the command Interior Position (once in position). Supporting the Engine Company Operations and conducting search operations is the primary function of a Truck Company. More lives are saved at fire operations by the proper positioning and operating of hose lines than by all other life saving techniques available to the firefighting forces, and the positioning of interior hose lines is often determined by aggressive coordinated ventilation by the Truck Company. Truck Company Responsibilities: 1. Laddering (Note: A ground ladder to a window should be positioned with the ladder tip at or just under the window sill for firefighter entrance and exit). 2. Overhaul. 3. Ventilation (horizontal and vertical). 4. Entry (forcible and passive). 5. Rescue (primary, secondary, final searches and victim removal). 6. Salvage operations. 7. Utilities (shut down of gas and electric, and elevator releases). Page 11 of 24 7.4.2 1st Due Truck / Still Alarms. The 1st Due Aerial Truck taking the first (west) corner of the fire building is not the best choice for the Truck Officer, but it might be the only choice given fire conditions, tree’s, overhead wires, and other such obstacles. If possible, the first approaching corner should be left for the 2nd Due Truck for secondary access / egress for roof operations, or to have access to windows and balconies that the 1st Due Truck would not have being set up on the second (east) corner. Page 12 of 24 The 1st Due Truck taking the second (east) approaching corner of the fire building is the better choice and leaving the first corner for the 2nd Due Truck. In some cases, positioning a Tower Ladder (when available) instead of a Truck may be more advantageous depending on building construction and the type of work that may have to be performed with the aerial (e.g., outside ventilation, exterior streams, etc.). Page 13 of 24 In the event the distance between the 1st Due Engine and 1st Due Truck is too great to accommodate the best vantage point to raise the aerial, sacrifice this vantage point and move-up to join with the Engine Company. It is essential that the Truck Company is in a position to accompany and support the Engine Company expediently. If the best initial vantage point for the aerial must be sacrificed by the 1st Due Truck, then the IC must be notified so the assignment can be given to the 2nd Due Truck. For strategically offensive fires, it is imperative for the 1st Due Truck to accompany and support the 1st Due Engine in a coordinated fire attack. The details of the truck tactics and positioning of the Truck personnel will vary according to the occupancy type and size of the structure. During interior firefighting operations, the Truck Officer shall report directly to the Interior command position (once in position). For strategically defensive fires, the 1st Due Truck must request support from the 1st Due Engine for water supply for master stream operations. Positioning out of the calculated collapse zone, and at a building corner when possible is essential. Aerials operating master streams should attempt to work off the back of the apparatus, thereby requiring the apparatus to back into position. Page 14 of 24 7.4.3 2nd Due Truck The 2nd Due Truck apparatus typically will position for the best vantage point to raise the aerial from a roof operation. In the event the 1st Due Truck could not position correctly to raise the aerial, it will be the responsibility of the 2nd Due Truck to do so. For strategically offensive fires, the 2nd Due Truck can expect to perform floor-above primary search, truck-support for the 2nd Due Engine, and/or roof ventilation. These tactical responsibilities will vary based on occupancy type and the size of the structure. For strategically defensive fires, the 2nd Due Truck must request support from an available Engine (via the IC) for water supply for master stream tower operations. Positioning out of the calculated collapse zone 1 ½ - 2x (The size of the collapse zone must be at least equal to the size of the facing wall and at a building corner when possible is essential. Aerials operating master streams should attempt to work off the back of the apparatus, thereby requiring the apparatus to back into position. Page 15 of 24 7.4.4 The 3rd Due Truck The 3rd Due Truck may be assigned RIT operations. This dedicated assignment is to be rapidly deployed as ordered upon a “Mayday” transmission. The RIT operation is to be recognized as a combative assignment requiring immediate action by the company Officer to combine efforts with the command RIT Position, and initiate the acquisition of tools, appropriate for building construction type, RIT staging, deployment of ground ladders, securing Ingress/Egress points and IAP’s for potential firefighter rescue scenarios. When possible, it is important for the 3rd Due Truck to position as close as possible to the fire building, and yet not in the way to obstruct other apparatus assigned to the firefight. In the event the IC recognizes the need for a 3rd Due Truck to assist with the firefight, this decision should be based only on rescue, and/or the stoppage of communicating fire to other exposures. If the 3rd Due Truck is assigned to the firefight, the IC will request another Truck or Squad company to immediately become the dedicated RIT. 8.0 Truck Company Tactics for Single-Family and Townhome Fires 8.1.1 Determine the direction and position of the 1st Due Engine as soon as possible to determine the best way to position the Truck in the front of the building. 8.1.2 Officer will size-up building and fire conditions. 8.1.3 Driver, if needed, will set outriggers and raise the aerial. This will be more common with multi-resident townhome construction than with single-family homes. 8.1.4 The Officer and OV deploy with full PPE, tools, and ground ladder to back of building for additional size-up, horizontal ventilation of the back, and forced entry of the back door(s).The IC will maintain all accountability, control, and communication with of all personnel using ICS. 70% of the victims are found in the back of the building. Page 16 of 24 8.1.6 Once the Officer and OV complete the ventilation and laddering of the back of the building, a request for re-assignment is then forwarded by the Officer to the IC. Typically, the re-assignment should be to the interior to assist with primary, secondary, and final search operations and overhaul. 8.1.7 The 2nd Due Truck should be assigned to roof ventilation (if needed), and search above the fire (if needed). If all primary searches are completed by the 1st Due Truck or 1st Due Squad, the 2nd Due Truck should be assigned the secondary search as the 1st Due Truck is assigned overhaul. In some cases with multi-resident townhome fires, the 2nd Due Truck may be assigned to check for fire extension in the exposure units. 9.0 Truck Company Operations – Apartment, Commercial, and Industrial Building Fires. 9.1 Due to the size and occupancy type of larger such buildings it is important for the 1st Due Truck/Squad Company to assist the 1st Due Engine Company in evaluating the fire conditions and any risks(e.g., spreading fire, hazardous materials, mantraps, air consumption, etc.). Particular to commercial and industrial buildings, an important tactical rule of thumb is; If you cannot operate on the roof, you should not operate under the roof. 9.1.1 Determine the direction and position of the 1st Due Engine as soon as possible to determine the best way to approach the fire scene and position the Truck. 9.1.2 Officer will size-up building and fire conditions. 9.1.3 All Truck Company personnel may assist the Driver to set the outriggers and raise aerial (if needed). 9.1.4 All Truck/Squad Company personnel will rapidly report to the 1st Engine to support the line operation and conduct search, evacuation, and rescue operations. For large industrial and warehouse buildings, it is essential for the Truck/Squad Officer to carry the Rope Search bag for possible deployment. 9.1.5 The 2nd Due Truck Company will be responsible for positioning and setting up the aerial ladder (if needed) at a vantage point as determined by the Incident Commander. Page 17 of 24 9.1.6 The 2nd Due Truck Company will be assigned any of the following per the IC: 9.1.7 • Roof operations involving roof ventilation, HVAC unit shut down, determination of fire location. • Horizontal ventilation. • Window and balcony rescue via aerial ladder and/or ground ladders. • Interior search operations Search Rope. • Assist and support 2nd hose line operations with firefighting operations. During the fire attack, it is imperative for the any Truck Company assigned to an Engine Company to remain together unless certain conditions demand their separation (e.g., rescues, a back-up hose line, etc.). 10. Truck Company Operations – Activated Fire Alarms Investigation and Smoke Investigations. 10.1 The Truck Company must respond to activated fire alarms as though the alarm had activated for a confirmed fire. In doing so, the Investigation Mode will require that all apparatus positioning, PPE, tools and equipment, and deployment of personnel to be in preparation for locating an actual fire. 10.1.1 Determine the direction and position of the 1st Due Engine as soon as possible to determine the best way to position the Truck. During the Investigation Mode, the first arriving Truck/Squad Company shall remain as together as a company. 10.1.2 Officer will size-up building and any possible fire conditions. 10.1.3 All tools (including hand pump/extinguisher) are to be deployed with personnel. 10.1.4 Upon investigation if the Officer finds that the activation was false or malicious, or the smoke condition was unfounded or minor in nature, it is within the authority the Officer toimmediately contact OL Central to return the Battalion Commander (s) and any other companies responding, and provide a brief radio report of the findings. Page 18 of 24 11. Quint / Engine Operations 11.1 Trucks with Quint capabilities shall be responsible for Engine Operations with in certain districts, upon arriving with heavy smoke and/or fire conditions showing, or upon discretion of the company officer. 11.2 In the event a Truck company with Quint capabilities arrives first, the initial moments of the fire scene will be used to locate a water source and conduct a sizeup. During that brief period of time, the Officer can direct the incoming Engine or Squad to initiate Engine Operations providing they are arriving within an acceptable period of time to initiate a fire attack to allow the Truck to maintain their primary role as a Truck Company to assure thata coordinated fire attack is executed. 12. Truck Company Operations – Extrication Incidents 12.1 Extrication scene priorities (e.g., traffic control, lane blockage, fire, vehicle stabilization, request for additional assistance, etc.) will dictate any initial actions by the first arriving company. Generally, as the Engine Company should be charged with the responsibility of scene protection and fire suppression, the Truck Company should be charged with the responsibility of extrication and rescue. It is important for disciplined operations to take place during any type of victim extrication (e.g., vehicular, industrial, escalator/elevator, etc.) to assure the greatest amount of safety for the rescuers and victim(s). 12.1.1 It is important for the Truck Officer to communicate and coordinate extrication operations with other Officer (if available). The IC shall assign the Truck Officer as the officer-in-charge of the extrication operation. 12.1.2 The Truck Officer will continuously assess risk levels by monitoring proper use of PPE, scene fire protection, proper use of all tools, traffic control, and any other hazards that arise unique to the incident. 12.1.3 The Truck Officer shall direct and oversee the use, methods, and tactics of the Truck Company personnel assisting with the extrication operation. Page 19 of 24 13. Truck Company Operations – Elevator Rescues (when needed) 13.1 Elevator rescues can be very dangerous to both the victims and firefighters. In addition to being very dangerous, rescue operations involving damage to elevator components can be very costly. In many cases, elevator rescue responses are false or resolved prior to arrival. There are elevator rescues can involve serious situations with panicked and/or ill victims whorequire immediate removal requiring additional personnel and equipment trained on elevator rescue given the response of an Engine and a Truck company. 13.1.1 Determine the location of the stalled elevator car. 13.1.2 Determine the need for rescue. 13.1.3 Request building management immediately in the event further mechanical advice isneeded, any damage is required, and securing the out-of-service elevator system. 13.1.4 Coordinate efforts for rescue. • Request Medic Unit. • De-energize elevator bank. • Communicate with victim(s). • Use hydraulic bypass to drop car to 1st floor if necessary. • Open hoist way doors. 13.1.5 Safety. • Utilize PPE pants, gloves, and helmet w/ eye protection. • Never enter the hoist way shaft fully or even partially. • De-energize the elevator bank or whole system if necessary (lockout/tag out) • Do not attempt to restore elevator system once the rescue is complete. Page 20 of 24 14. Truck Company Operations – Vehicle Fires (when needed) 14.1 Safety precautions – if deemed necessary by the arriving company Officer or a responding Battalion Commander a special request for an additional Engine or Truck can be requested for water supply, overhaul support, and/or traffic barrier. 14.1.1. The Truck Company, when not operating as an Engine, is to work with the Engine or Medic Company in providing scene protection and support operations with proper tools (e.g., Haligan bars, power tools, etc.). 14.2 14.1.2 Approaching and passing traffic during extinguishment. 14.1.3 Possible electrical hazards. At the discretion of the company officer, dependent upon circumstances, battery cables may be cut. 14.1.4 Possible air bag deployment. 14.1.5 Unknown hazardous items stored in the passenger compartment, storage compartments,and trunk area (e.g., medical oxygen bottles, explosives, radioactive items, etc.). During ventilation (e.g., breaking windows and opening doors) great precaution must be taken by all personnel. 14.1.6 Hybrid vehicle batteries. Since hybrid vehicles utilize a lot of electrical power, a malfunction could cause electric jolts of more than 500 volts, which can be fatal.This is very important during overhaul operations. Size-up. 14.2.1 Officer to determine the extent of the fire. 14.2.2 Most small contained fires in vehicles can be extinguished effectivelyand safely with a hand pump or extinguisher. 14.2.3 Well involved vehicle will require a 1 ¾ inch pre-connect. 14.2.4 Officer to determine safest approach for extinguishment based on: 1. Position of the burning vehicle. 2. Direction and closeness of passing traffic. Page 21 of 24 14.2.5 Overall volume of water that will be needed will be based on: 1. Type of vehicle burning (compact car as opposed to moving van). 2. Extent of fire. 3. Spillage of fuel. 4. Magnesium parts involved. 5. Hazardous materials being carried on the vehicle involved. 15. Truck Company Operations – Rapid and Extended Firefighter Rescue Operations. 15.1 Firefighter Rescue Operations - Assignment. 12.1.1 Due to the assignment as a Truck Company and the inventory of tools and equipment carried on the apparatus, the assignment or re-assignment to firefighter rescue operations at a serious fire or emergency incident can be expected. 15.2 Firefighter Rescue Operations – Leadership. 15.2.1 One the most important components of firefighter rescue and rapid intervention operations is the craft of leadership. Rapid intervention experiences and training to date have proven that very strong leadership must prevail. Such leadership is identified as leadership in extremis. When a firefighter sends a “Mayday” distress call and fire conditions are worsening is when a company Officer will have to move the firefighter rescue operation into position while committing to an incident action plan. 15.3 Firefighter Rescue Operations - Rapid Intervention Operations. 15.3.1 The Truck can be assigned to a ‘rapid’ intervention operation at any time during a fire. A rapid intervention will generally occur within immediate reach of the victim requiring immediate disentanglement, direction out of building, rapid removal out of the building,etc. Page 22 of 24 15.4 Firefighter Rescue Operations - Extended Operations. 15.4.1 The Truck can be assigned to an extended rescue operation which is any type of firefighter rescue operation requiring a Rescue Group Officer,multi-company operation, a rope assisted search operation, shoring, multiple casualties, etc. 15.4.2 The Truck Officer must understand the nature and complications of the rescue and the available tools/equipment in the Apparatus inventory that willbest serve the rescue operation. 15.4.3 Rescue of firefighters that are missing, lost, trapped, out of air, disorientated, or injured. 15.5 Firefighter Rescue Operations – Deployment Action Plan (Acronym: ‘L I P’) 15.5.3 15.5.4 15.5.5 15.5.6 15.5.7 15.5.8 15.6 CONFIRM the “MAYDAY” L OCATION OF “MAYDAY” INCIDENT I DENTIFY COMPANY (S) & VICTIM (S) P ROBLEM (low air, collapse, entanglement, lost, missing, etc. DEPLOY (location, multiple victims, structural & fire conditions.) RIT SUPPORT (hose lines, ladders, spec. tools, rope, additional search) Firefighter Rescue Operations – Rope Assisted Search Procedures (RASP) 15.6.1 Interior search operations for missing or lost firefighters may require a rope assisted search procedure. All members must be proficient in these procedures and capable ofrapidly deploying according to trained RASP exercises. 15.6.2 RASP team should be a minimum of four personnel. (PSNS & Tools Determined by Co Officer) Page 23 of 24 15.6.3 RASP search plan Example. Page 24 of 24