Southern Nevada Fire Operations 2-IN/2-out, IRIT, RIT PDF 2017

Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 2-IN/2-out, IRIT, RIT Effective date: Supersedes: SOP# SNFO 03 01/01/2017 01/22/2015 Page 1 of 5 PURPOSE The purpose of this SOP is to increase safety at emergency incidents by providing for firefighter rescue at the...

Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 2-IN/2-out, IRIT, RIT Effective date: Supersedes: SOP# SNFO 03 01/01/2017 01/22/2015 Page 1 of 5 PURPOSE The purpose of this SOP is to increase safety at emergency incidents by providing for firefighter rescue at the outset of an event, before a team enters an “Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health” (IDLH) atmosphere. This SOP identifies the requirements for, and implementation of 2-In – 2-Out / IRIT / RIT. PROCEDURE REQUIRED USE OF 2-In – 2-Out / IRIT / RIT This procedure shall be implemented at all working structure fires. It shall also be implemented at incidents where fire department members may be subject to hazards that would be immediately dangerous to life and/or health in the event of an equipment failure, change of conditions, or sudden mishap. 2-In – 2-Out In order to allow a first-in Company, (4-persons) to conduct interior operations during the “initial stages” of an incident (prior to the arrival of additional units), these 2-In – 2-Out procedures shall be followed. The initial arriving Company Officer shall establish command in accordance with NIMS. A thorough size-up of the incident, (including recon, evaluation of critical factors, and Risk Management) shall be made If the decision to enter is made, entry team shall consist of the Officer and a Firefighter, (2-In). Firefighter #2 and the Engineer shall serve as the standby team outside of the IDLH, (2-Out). The 2-Out team (without the Captain) will become “Engine XX Crew” for communications. Firefighter #2 shall be fully turned out with SCBA. The Engineer shall have PPE and SCBA immediately available, not in a bag or in a compartment. The function of the 2-In – 2-Out (Standby Team) is to maintain a constant awareness of the number and identity of members operating in the hazardous area, their location, function, and time of entry. Standby Team shall assemble tools and equipment that may assist the entry team, and be prepared to make an initial rescue attempt if needed. If the 2-Out crew needs to deploy for firefighter rescue, they will become IRIT. Example: “Control, Engine 1 Crew will be deploying as IRIT to perform rescue.” Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 2-IN/2-out, IRIT, RIT Effective date: Supersedes: SOP# SNFO 03 01/01/2017 01/22/2015 Page 2 of 5 2-In – 2-Out is the first level of protection for a single crew operating in an IDLH atmosphere. Incident Commanders shall upgrade to IRIT / RIT as soon as personnel are available. IRIT (Initial RIT) A temporary two-person IRIT team shall be assigned (when personnel are available), at the outset of an incident to allow other teams to enter an IDLH, potential IDLH, or unknown atmosphere. The function of the IRIT is to account for the location of interior crews and to prepare to initiate a firefighter rescue. This position requires attack line, forcible entry tools, radio, utility rope and RIT pack. PPE and SCBA are to be donned for immediate deployment. The members of the two-person IRIT are not permitted to take on roles such as Incident Commander, Safety Officer, or pump operator. However, external single task objectives can be performed at the direction of the Incident Commander. IRIT is the second level of protection for crews operating in an IDLH. Although it offers more protection than the 2-In – 2-Out, Command shall upgrade to a full RIT Company as soon as a Company is available (at a minimum, RIT must be assigned from the 1st alarm units). RIT When crews are, or will be operating in an IDLH or potential IDLH atmosphere, Command shall assign a 4-person Company from the initial response to assume the responsibilities of RIT. RIT will normally be assigned a standby position near the entry point. Command may assign more than one company as a RIT if necessary. Operations of a large or more complex nature may call for multiple RIT units to standby at different entry points. Upon assignment, the RIT Officer should obtain a detailed briefing from Command or the IRIT they are relieving. The briefing should include the following: the status and location of all assigned companies the time of entry for units operating in an IDLH the status of the Incident a briefing on the IAP a briefing on any Safety issues RIT is the highest level of protection for crews operating in an IDLH, potential IDLH, or unknown atmosphere. Command shall assign a RIT Company as soon as personnel are available (at a minimum, RIT must be assigned from the 1st alarm units). Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 2-IN/2-out, IRIT, RIT Effective date: Supersedes: SOP# SNFO 03 01/01/2017 01/22/2015 Page 3 of 5 On-Deck Crew – RIT Crews assigned to On Deck positions may be utilized as a RIT if needed. This may be the appropriate choice if the deployment of the designated RIT would be delayed (due to their location on the fire scene). Crews assigned to On-Deck positions shall bring the appropriate RIT equipment to their assigned location in order to be prepared for this potential occurrence. Standard Exceptions to the 2-In – 2-Out / IRIT / RIT Requirements at a Structure Fire: 1. When there is a known life hazard and, immediate action could prevent the loss of life. 2. When the fire is in an incipient stage as defined by OSHA1919.134 as “a fire which is in the initial or beginning stage and which can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers, Class II standpipe or small hose systems without the need for protective clothing or breathing apparatus”. Note: SNFO”S policy on entering any suspected interior structure fire, whether incipient or not, requires that all personnel don their complete personal protective ensembles, breathing apparatus, and deploy appropriate handline(s) before entering the structure. Implementation of RIT From the initial response for a working fire, one 4-person company will be assigned RIT responsibilities. RIT will normally be assigned a standby position near the entry point. Command may assign more than one company as a RIT if necessary. Operations of a large or more complex nature may call for multiple RIT units to standby at different entry points. Upon assignment of RIT, the RIT Company Officer should: Obtain a detailed briefing from Incident Commander or the IRIT they are relieving on the status and location of all assigned companies. Place personnel at/near the entry point to monitor the movement, location and number of personnel interior & on the roof. Have personnel bring RIT pack and basic tools to handle the type of structure present. Monitor all radio traffic and communicate with IC as needed to remain informed. Secure utilities if applicable. Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 2-IN/2-out, IRIT, RIT Effective date: Supersedes: SOP# SNFO 03 01/01/2017 01/22/2015 Page 4 of 5 360o recon of the involved building to ID access/egress points-report finding back to IC. RIT Officer should think three-dimensionally and consider potential access points from top and bottom if needed. Remove bars or other physical barriers preventing easy egress from these points. Do not break windows so airflow in the building will not be affected. If possible direct some form of light into the windows to illuminate them for interior crews. Assure secondary access ladders for roof crews and/or ladders to upper floors for egress use by interior crews. Assign the position of Entry attendant. Entry attendant will utilize the tracking forms in the RIT Kit to monitor the progress and air status of each RIT team deployed. RIT Activation RIT activation by a “MAYDAY” will set off a series of events as outlined in the Mayday Procedures SOP# SNFO 05. RIT will remain on the same channel as the down Firefighter, RIT will gather all available information, RIT will become RIT team 1, position entry attendant and begin search. RIT Branch will be established to supervise this operation. RIT Branch will staff additional RIT teams, assign a Fire Medical Group and when staffing permits assign a RIT Group Supervisor. The RIT operation has prioritized tactical objectives. The objectives must be achieved in the order of priority. 1. Reconnaissance/Locate/Package a. Locate the downed, trapped , member(s) b. Connect to RIT air supply and package for extrication if incapacitated c. Establish a traceable means of access to the victim (search rope) d. Begin extrication if time permits 2. Removal a. Additional RIT teams will assist with the removal of the victim(s) Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 2-IN/2-out, IRIT, RIT Effective date: Supersedes: SOP# SNFO 03 01/01/2017 01/22/2015 Page 5 of 5 3. Treatment/Transport a. Fire Medical Group will treat and transport downed firefighter upon removal The RIT operation should have a minimum of 3 RIT teams to support a full recycle period: One team working, one team on-deck and one team in recycle. When assigned the RIT Group supervisor should be in place at or near the point of entry to manage the rotation of crews and insure the completion of the above tactical objectives. The assigned Entry attendant will continue to track accountability, air supply, and duration of work cycle for the RIT Branch Director or RIT Group Supervisor when assigned.