operational readiness.pdf

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

SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 200 Fire Procedure Manual Operational Readiness 200.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides daily operational readiness procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel. These procedures should be implemented at the start of each shift (tour). Corresponding Policies: Emergency Response Fire Station Living Fireground Accountability Minimum Staffing Levels Personal Protective Equipment Vehicle and Apparatus Inspections, Testing, Repair and Maintenance 200.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES At the start of each shift: #The Company Officer should: • Conduct roll call • Provide a staffing report to the shift chief officer if all members are not present or any changes to staffing. • Outline tasks to be completed during the shift • Inspect all Department PAR tags. Any missing or damaged PAR tags should be reported to the Company Officer as soon as is reasonably practicable. #The Shift Chief should ensure all companies are staffed per department policy and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). 200.3 PROCEDURES Members with responsibility for operational readiness include: 200.3.1 DEPUTY CHIEF OF OPERATIONS, DISTRICT, BATTALION CHIEF, STEP-UP BATTALION CHIEF The District Chief, Battalion Chief or Step-up Battalion Chief is responsible for every station, apparatus, and member assigned to his/her area of responsibility Priority should be given to: (a) Assigning resources so that all stations and companies are staffed according to department guidelines and CBA. (b) Checking status so that all companies are in-service or otherwise accounted for. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Operational Readiness - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Operational Readiness 200.3.2 COMPANY OFFICER The Company Officer should be responsible for firefighters assigned to the company or companies under their command and the overall condition of the apparatus and station. Priority should be given to: (a) Instructing and directing firefighters to understand responsibilities during emergency responses. (b) Instructing, directing and supervising firefighters to understand and complete assigned tasks. (c) Directing firefighters to initiate repair or replacement of damaged, inoperable, or missing equipment. When reporting for duty, the company officer shall assign members to the following riding positions as applicable: (a) "Unit Identifier" – Officer in charge of the apparatus. (b) "A or Alpha" Position - Driver/Engineer, or Driver/Operator of the apparatus. (c) "B or Bravo" Position – Riding position behind the Officer or third on the rescue (d) "C or Charlie" Position – Riding position behind the Operator. (e) During times when additional members are assigned to ride companies (i.e., during emergency recalls, etc.), the company officer may assign a "D or Delta" Position, and an "E or Echo" Position. (f) Specific duties, responsibilities, and tasks will be assigned to each riding position as needed. (g) Any staffing or position changes shall be reported to dispatch and the Battalion Chief immediately. 200.3.3 OPERATIONS Apparatus operators shall be responsible for conducting a daily inspection of all apparatus established by the Department. (a) The inspection shall include all items and provisions identified to ensure safe operational status in the Department policy. (b) When an apparatus becomes inoperative or in need of a repair that affects safe operation, the Company Officer should be immediately notified. 1. If the Company Officer determines that the apparatus is not safe to operate, it should be removed from service as soon as practicably reasonable and the Shift Chief Officer shall be notified. 2. Any safety-related deficiency that does not require the apparatus to be taken out of service should be repaired as soon as practicably reasonable. Riding positions daily equipment inventory and inspection responsibilities: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Operational Readiness - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Operational Readiness • Each member shall be responsible for inspecting the operational condition of the SCBA assigned to his/her position, in accordance with the CSPFD policy. • "A" or "Alpha" Position Responsibilities – Inspect and maintain the operational condition of the apparatus including auxiliary equipment and all the equipment on the apparatus in accordance with the CSPFD policy and complete a vehicle inventory form. • "B" or "Bravo" or "C" or "Charlie" Position Responsibilities – Assist the Operator in the inventory and inspection of the apparatus and equipment. 200.3.4 FIREFIGHTER Firefighters should comply with the following requirements: (a) Inspecting his/her personal protective equipment and placing it on or near the apparatus for quick donning. (b) Inspecting and testing his/her assigned self-contained breathing apparatus and knowing where it is stored on the apparatus. (c) Understanding the responsibilities of his/her position during emergency response. (d) Inspecting tools assigned to his/her unit. (e) Complying with the department personnel accountability system and reporting any damaged or inoperative personnel accountability equipment to the Company Officer or Lieutenant depending on which apparatus is affected. (f) Assisting the driver engineer with inspecting tools, equipment and supplies assigned to the apparatus. (g) Serving as spotter when the operator is backing the apparatus. 200.3.5 PRE-INCIDENT PREPARATION Emergency service personnel should maintain awareness of certain information at all times, this should include but not be limited to: • Time of day. • Weather conditions. • The status of other CSPFD companies/units. • Location of pre-incident plans. • First-hand knowledge of target hazards (i.e., pre-plans and inspections). Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Operational Readiness - 3