Safety Officer PDF - Riverside Fire Authority

Summary

This document outlines safety procedures for fire officers, focusing on establishing contact with the incident commander, identifying hazards, and assessing building conditions. It also details actions to take in unsafe situations and the need to call in specialists, such as those with hazmat training.

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RIVERSIDE FIRE AUTHORITY FIELD OPERATING GUIDELINES SAFETY OFFICER  Establish contact with Incident Commander  Determine best location(s) for safety observation  Contact Op...

RIVERSIDE FIRE AUTHORITY FIELD OPERATING GUIDELINES SAFETY OFFICER  Establish contact with Incident Commander  Determine best location(s) for safety observation  Contact Operations Officer, if established.  Wear appropriate identification (vest, helmet, etc)  Identify hazardous situations associated with the emergency  Assess the safety of apparatus placement (collapse, overhead wires, etc.)  Establish appropriate incident boundaries, perimeters  Verify personnel are using appropriate safety equipment  Assess condition of building (construction, collapse personnel potential)  Look for signs of crew fatigue  IMMEDIATELY STOP any unsafe actions  Check building utilities for operation and potential danger.  Determine the need for specialists (HazMat, Technical Rescue)

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