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STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES BOYNTON BEACH FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT All Guidelines have been approved by the Fire Chief. Hugh Bruder Fire Chief Effective Date 8/1/2022 ...

STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES BOYNTON BEACH FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT All Guidelines have been approved by the Fire Chief. Hugh Bruder Fire Chief Effective Date 8/1/2022  OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Section Revised STAFFING 2.01.1 Daily Staffing 7/15/24 2.01.2 Callback EMERGENCY RESPONSE 2.02.1 Emergency Response Assignments 5/14/24 2.02.2 Non-Emergency Response 2.02.3 Rescue 106 Response 2.02.4 Emergency Staging of Units 2.02.5 Apparatus Placement Fire 2.02.6 Station Alert Tone & Emergency Traffic Signal 2.02.7 Gate Access 2.02.8 Ground Backing of Vehicles 2.02.9 High Rise Initial Response COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS 2.03.1 Incident Command 2.03.2 Incident Safety Officer TACTICAL GUIDELINES 2.04.1 Tactical Priorities 2.04.2 Incident Perimeter 2.04.3 Exposure Protection 2.04.4 Ventilation 2.04.5 Overhaul 2.04.6 Mayday Procedure 2.04.7 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) 2.04.8 Motor Vehicle Accident Management 2.04.9 Elevator Emergency 2.04.10 Landing Zone 2.04.11 Police Assistance 2.04.12 Personnel Rehabilitation 2.04.13 After Action Review (AAR) 7/11/24 COMMUNICATION 2.05.1 Radio Procedure 2.05.2 Interagency Communication EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2.06.1 Safety Gear Requirement 2.06.2 Safety Gear Service or Replacement 2.06.3 Ballistic Vest 2.06.4 Vehicle Maintenance NOTIFICATIONS 2.07.1 Fire Chief Notification 2.07.2 Structure Damage Reporting EMS 2.08.1 EMS Protocol 2.08.2 Controlled Medications SPECIAL OPERATIONS 2.09.1 Special Operations Confined Space 2.09.2 Special Operations Rope Rescue 2.09.3 Special Operations Structural Collapse 2.09.4 Special Operations Trench Rescue 2.09.5 Special Operations Water Rescue & Recovery 2.09.6 Special Operations Mercury Spills FIRE PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION 2.10.1 Fire Investigation 2.10.2 Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Operations 2.10.3 Post-Incident Structural Damage 03/6/24 2.10.4 Fire Watch COUNTYWIDE SOGs 2.11.1 Collateral Documents (Countywide) 2.11.2 Active Shooter (ASHER 2020) 2.11.3 Civil Unrest 2.11.4 HazMat (2021) 2.11.5 High Rise Manual 2.11.6 Incident Management System (IMS 2017) 2.11.7 Personnel Accountability System 2.11.8 Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.01.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Daily Staffing 7/01/2022 7/15/2024 Purpose This guideline establishes a standardized process for maintaining the emergency response staffing of the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue. Each Battalion Chief(s) shall ensure daily emergency response capability staffing is always maintained, consistent with this guideline. Policy The minimum staffing requirements to maintain operational ability requires a personnel count of 34 personnel assigned to each shift, with the following specific shift assignments: One (1) Battalion Chief, One (1) EMS Captain, One (1) TRT Captain, Ten (10) Unit Lieutenants, Six (6) Operator Engineers, Five (5) Rescue Drivers, and Ten (10) Firefighters. Unit Officer Operator Driver Firefighter Engineer Chief 5 Division Chief Chief 6 Division Chief Battalion 105 Battalion Chief EMS 101 Captain TRT 105 Captain Operator Engineer Ladder 101 Lieutenant Operator Engineer Firefighter Rescue 101 Lieutenant Firefighter Firefighter Engine 102 Lieutenant Operator Engineer Firefighter Rescue 102 Lieutenant Firefighter Firefighter Ladder 103 Lieutenant Operator Engineer Firefighter Rescue 103 Lieutenant Firefighter Firefighter Ladder 104 Captain Operator Engineer Firefighter Rescue 104 Lieutenant Firefighter Firefighter Engine 105 Lieutenant Operator Engineer Firefighter Rescue 105 Lieutenant Firefighter Firefighter Rescue 106 (ALS) Lieutenant Firefighter Firefighter Rescue 106 (BLS) Lieutenant Firefighter A minimum of two (2) paramedics of any rank shall be assigned to every company. At least one (1) of those assigned paramedics must be an Active Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Paramedic. Page 1 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.01.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Daily Staffing 7/01/2022 7/15/2024 Responsibilities of the Battalion Chief / Division Chief Making the schedule Sending Dispatch a copy of the schedule (Communications Dispatchers & Communication Supervisors) Confirming that OPEN assignments are filled for the current and following shifts Scheduling over time according to the CBA and Union Callback Guideline Establishing the prerequisites of the Union Mandatory Guideline Confirming the accuracy before submission to payroll, using proper HR Codes Correct labels are assigned in the scheduling software (FF, OE, Lt, Capt, BC, TRT, Dive, On-Deck) Scheduling / Moving of Assignments A. All unit-assigned personnel shall be scheduled in their respective bid positions when scheduling. Persons attached to stations (Floats) are intended to fill OPEN assignments within that Station first and then be assigned elsewhere as needed. Any OPEN assignments on Suppression Units will be filled with personnel from the Rescue Unit (Including Floats) within that Station where the OPEN assignments are present first and if possible. Temporarily unassigned personnel (Floats) shall fill OPEN assignments throughout the Fire Department. B. Any opening on a daily basis on Suppression Units will be filled with Rescue Unit personnel assigned to that specific Station where the opening exists when possible with the following Exceptions: (This shall occur in all Daily Staffing situations, including overtime, exchanges of time, etc.) 1. All promoted positions will fill any Daily Vacancies first (respective to the position) C. Daily Vacancies in the EMS Captain position will be filled in the following order: 1. Promoted EMS Captain 2. Lieutenant on an EMS Captain’s Promotional List 3. Suppression / TRT Captain or a Lieutenant on the respective shift (Equal Rotations amongst employees on the respective shift) 4. Suppression / TRT Captain on Overtime or Exchanges with no other Captain openings 5. Lieutenant on Overtime or Exchanges with no other openings Page 2 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.01.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Daily Staffing 7/01/2022 7/15/2024 D. When scheduling, Officers shall have preference over Step-up Officers on Suppression Units. E. When possible any employee working a swap where an opening at their assigned station is present, that employee shall remain at their station. F. Employees that have another employee covering a time period of four (4) hours or less shall be assigned to the same position that the employee being covered was assigned. G. The On-Duty Battalion Chief may handle special circumstances that arise throughout the shift as necessary to meet operational needs. H. The movement of personnel during periods of absence shall be made from affected station attachments first, then temporarily unassigned (Floats), then unaffected station attachments (Floats), and lastly, from unit attachments. This order may deviate if individuals with specific qualifications are needed, and these assignments cannot be filled following the above order. I. Probationary Firefighters shall be scheduled on a Suppression Unit for thirty-six (36) hours monthly, placed by the Battalion Chiefs during the beginning of each month. Displaced Suppression Firefighters may submit an accommodation of their schedule through the chain of command within the last two (2) days of each month, stating the days of Vacation, Leave, or Exchange of Time that they may have so that the Battalion Chief can exchange the dates of the Probationary Firefighters Suppression Unit days. The Division / Battalion Chief can adjust the schedule for operational needs. Responsibilities of the Company Officer Notifying the Battalion Chief of a Late Call before leaving with an email to include: 1. Incident number 2. Firefighter(s) involved 3. Times of dismissal Notifying the Battalion Chief of any Firefighter: 1. Late arrivals 2. AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave) 3. On-duty injuries or illness Page 3 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.01.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Daily Staffing 7/01/2022 7/15/2024 Responsibility for all Fire Department Personnel Review the schedule for accuracy and report discrepancies through the Chain of Command. Spare Radio Assignment Stations 2, 3, and 4 shall be assigned one (1) Spare radio; Station 1 shall have one (1) spare, two (2) Special Detail radios, and three (3) R106 radios; Station 5 shall be assigned one (1) Spare radio, and one (1) TRT spare radio. The Station Officers shall be responsible for storing, maintaining, and the security of Station assigned radios. Any extra personnel assigned to a fully staffed vehicle shall be assigned a Spare Radio with a Radio Strap. The unit Officer shall notify the on-duty Battalion Chief of the following Radio Identification Number assigned to any extra personnel. The Battalion Chief shall place a Radio Tag in CrewSense corresponding to the person assigned the Spare Radio. It is the responsibility of the unit Officer and the person assigned that Spare Radio to return the radio to the Station Radio Cabinet or, if at Station 5, the Battalion Chief Office once it is no longer being utilized. (THE DAILY STAFFING SOG MAY BE ALTERED DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DURING UNFORESEEN EVENTS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FIRE CHIEF OR DESIGNEE) Page 4 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Ground Backing of Fire/Rescue Apparatus 8/01/2022 Procedure When backing of Fire Department Apparatus is unavoidable, spotters must be used. Spotters must also be used when an apparatus needs to negotiate forward maneuvers with restrictive side and height clearances. Under circumstances where only the driver mans the apparatus and no Fire Department personnel are available to assist as spotters, the driver must make a complete 360-degree survey to determine the ability to maneuver the apparatus without damaging the apparatus or property. When Suppression, Rescue, Ladder, or Heavy Rescue Trucks are being backed, a Firefighter will act as a spotter. If possible, two (2) spotters shall be used, one (1) at the rear, one (1) at the front Officer side. The spotter will discuss the backing procedure with the driver before maneuvers. Both front door windows will be rolled down to allow for maximum visibility and communication. Spotters are not to ride on the tailboard while backing the fire apparatus. The apparatus will not be backed until a spotter is positioned and communicates to the driver to proceed. Spotters will remain visible to the driver at all times. Anytime the driver loses sight of the spotter, the vehicle will be stopped immediately until the spotter is visible and signals to continue the procedure. When the vehicle must be backed into traffic lanes, emergency lights shall be used, and spotter’s must wear a safety vest. The Company Officer is responsible for compliance with these procedures and the safe backing of their assigned vehicle. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.01.2 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Callback 8/01/2022 Procedure The Battalion Chiefs have the responsibility to conduct all callbacks: 1. Normal Overtime 2. Mandatory Overtime 3. Emergency Overtime Strick adherence to the guidelines the Union Executive Board set forth will be followed. Any deviation from the guidelines must be approved by the Fire Chief (or designee) as stated in CBA Article 16. A Designated member of the Fire Department will keep a record of every member's Callback hours as a backup to the current electronic scheduling software. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Emergency Response Assignments 8/1/2022 5/14/2024 Purpose This guideline establishes the minimum required responses based on the information given. Procedure (If any Zone Rescue or Suppression Unit is unavailable, the next Zone Unit and/or closest backup-up unit will be dispatched) A Battalion Chief or Incident Commander has the discretion to add or remove unit responses to any call type. Public Assist 1. Zone Suppression - non-emergency Investigation (Calls that require an FD investigation or that are a potential hazard risk, including a potential medical, called in by a passerby, not on the scene and unrelated to the potential patient) 1. Zone Suppression BLS Medical and Medical Alarms (Basic Life Support) 1. Zone Suppression or Rescue (Rescue Unit if the Suppression Unit is unavailable) ALS Medical (Advanced Life Support) 1. Zone Rescue CLS Medical (Critical Life Support) 1. Zone Rescue and Zone Suppression Unit Shooting / Stabbing 1. Zone Rescue, Zone Suppression Unit, and EMS 101 Add additional Rescues to equal the number of victims. Assault (Severe Injury resulting from an assault) 1. Zone Rescue, Zone Suppression Unit, and EMS 101 Add additional Rescues to equal the number of victims. Page 1 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Emergency Response Assignments 8/1/2022 5/14/2024 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Level One (1) or Greater 1. Level one (1) – Two (2) Rescues and two (2) Suppression Units, TRT 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105 The Incident Commander will determine if any additional Units depending on the levels stated below: Advise Chief 2, 5, 6 MCI Level 1 5 to 10 Patients MCI Level 2 11 to 20 Patients MCI Level 3 21 to 100 Patients MCI Level 4 101 to 1000 Patients MCI Level 5 Greater than 1000 Patients Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) 1. Zone Suppression and Rescue Unit Entrapment – Addition of TRT 105 (if not available, 2nd Suppression), EMS 101, and Battalion 105 I95 - Addition of TRT 105 and EMS 101  I95 Entrapment – Additional Suppression and Rescue Unit, and Battalion 105 Fire Alarm 1. Zone Suppression Unit (unit may slow to non-emergency if occupant or alarm company confirms a false alarm) Water Flow Alarm 1. Zone Suppression Unit (unit may slow to non-emergency if occupant or alarm company confirms a false alarm) Elevator Rescue 1. Zone Suppression Unit Unable to safely extricate victims, Dispatch TRT 105, EMS 101 Page 2 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Emergency Response Assignments 8/1/2022 5/14/2024 Dumpster or Brush Fire 1. Zone Suppression Unit Addition of Brush 105 if unable to access location or widespread Vehicle/Boat Fire (Land-based Boat Fire) ***(see Water Incident for Water-based Boat Fire) 1. Zone Suppression, Rescue, and EMS 101 If within 10ft of a structure, Dispatch the appropriate structure fire response Vehicle is on Fire due to an MVA or with a possible entrapment; Dispatch TRT 105 and Battalion 105 Vehicle on Fire on I-95: Dispatch TRT 105 Residential Structure Fire (Single Family or Duplex) 1. Two (2) Suppressions, two (2) Rescue Units, TRT 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105 2nd Alarm – Two (2) additional Suppressions and Rescue Units, Chief 2, Chief 5, Chief 6, Notification of the Fire Chief 3rd Alarm – Two (2) additional Suppressions and Rescue Units, Chief 1 Commercial Structure Fire (Greater than Two (2) Residential Units) 1. Three (3) Suppressions, three (3) Rescue Units, TRT 105, Truck 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105 2nd Alarm – Five (5) additional Suppressions Units and Five (5) Rescue Units, Chief 2, Chief 5, Chief 6, Notification of the Fire Chief 3rd Alarm – Five (5) additional Suppressions and Five (5) Rescue Units, Chief 1 Page 3 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Emergency Response Assignments 8/1/2022 5/14/2024 High Rise Structure Fire (Five (5) Stories or Greater) 1. Three (3) Suppressions, three (3) Rescue Units, TRT 105, Truck 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105 2nd Alarm – Eight (8) additional Suppressions Units and seven (7) Rescue Units, Chief 2, Chief 5, Chief 6, Notification of the Fire Chief 3rd Alarm – Eight (8) additional Suppressions Units and seven (7) Rescue Units, Chief 1 Special Operation Incident (Battalion Chief or the TRT Captain may determine the appropriate response) 1. Zone Units, TRT 105, Engine 105, Rescue 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105. Structure Collapse Trench Rescue Rope Rescue Heavy Machinery Rescue Confined Space Rescue Hazmat Water Incident / CODE- X = Swimmer underwater (Dive Emergency, Boat Accident, Swimmer or Boat in Distress, Boat Fire in Water) 1. Zone Units, Engine 105, Rescue 105, TRT 105, Dive 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105 (Battalion Chief and TRT Captain may determine the appropriate response of Boat 1 and Ski 1, 2, & 3) Any water incident Ocean Side—The Battalion Chief shall notify Ocean Rescue to respond to Ski 1 and receive any additional information on Ocean Conditions. The Battalion Chief may at any time receive additional information from Tower 1, 2, or 3 on the A-16 Radio Ocean Rescue monitored channel. 2. Zone Units shall respond to the Incident Location 3. Station 5 Units will make the determination depending on the type of Water Rescue and the location of the response. (i.e. which boat ramp) Airplane / Train Crash 1. Two (2) Suppressions, two (2) Rescue Units, TRT 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105 Page 4 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Emergency Response Assignments 8/1/2022 5/14/2024 Units Assigned to a Call - by Incident Type Incident Type First Alarm Second Alarm Third Alarm Public Assist 1 S/U or 1 R, Non- Emergency Response Investigation 1 S/U or 1 R BLS Response 1 S/U or 1 R ALS Response 1 R or 1 S/U & 1 R CLS Response 1 R, 1 S/U Shooting / Stabbing 1 R, 1 S/U, EMS 101 Add Rescues to equal victims Assault (Severe injury) 1 R, 1 S/U, EMS 101 Add Rescues to equal victims MCI/Multi-Patient Incident 2 S/U, 2 R, TRT 105, Additional Units as Chief 1 EMS 101, BC 105, needed by IC, Chief 2, 5, Advise Chief 2, 5, 6 6 Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) 1 S/U, 1 R, If I-95 Add Additional Units Per IC EMS 101, TRT 105 Fire Alarm 1 S/U Use Appropriate Fire Response as needed Water Flow Alarm 1 S/U, BC 105 shall Use Commercial Fire advise as needed Response if Needed. Elevator Rescue 1 S/U TRT, EMS 101 Dumpster or Brush Fire 1 S/U 1 S/U, TRT 105, BC 105 As Needed by IC Vehicle or Boat Fire (unless in a 1 S/U, 1 R, EMS 101 1 S/U, TRT 105, EMS As structure, assignment based on 101, BC 105 (*Boat >50' Needed structure type, i.e., hi-rise, house, etc.) Chief 2, 5, 6) by IC (Water-based Boat Fire see WATER INCIDENT)) Page 5 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Emergency Response Assignments 8/1/2022 5/14/2024 Incident Type First Alarm Second Alarm Third Alarm Residential Structure Fire 2 S/U, 2 R, TRT 105, 2 S/U, 2 R, Chief 2, 5, 6 2 S/U, EMS 101, BC 105, Advise Chief 1 (Mutual 2 R, Advise Chief 2, 5, 6 Aid as needed) Chief 1 Commercial Structure Fire (Incl 3 S/U, 3 R, TRT 105, 5 S/U, 5 R, Chief 2, 5, 6 5 S/U, Marina/Boat Rack Storage Facility) For Truck 105, EMS 101, BC Advise Chief 1 (Mutual 5 R, Confirmed Fire, see SOG 2.02 pg.3 105, Advise Chief 2, 5, 6 Aid as needed) Chief 1 High Rise Response/For Confirmed 3 S/U, 3 R, TRT 105, 8 S/U, 7 R, Chief 2, 5, 6 8 S/U, Fire, see SOG 2.02 pg.3 Truck 105, EMS 101, BC Advise Chief 1 (Mutual 7 R, 105, Advise Chief 2, 5, 6 Aid as needed) Chief 1 Special Operations: (Structural Zone Units, E-105, R- Chief 2, 5, 6 Additional Chief 1 Collapse, Trench, Rope Rescue, Heavy 105, BC 105, TRT 105, Units as needed by IC Machinery, Confined Space, Hazmat) EMS 101, Advise Chief 2, 5, 6 Water Incident, CODE-X= Missing Zone Units, E105, R105, Chief 2, 5, 6 Additional swimmer underwater TRT 105, Dive 105, EMS Units as needed by IC (Dive Emergency, Boat Fire in water, 101, BC 105 – Boat accident, Swimmer or Boat in Depending on the distress) incident, Boat 1, Ski 1 (Ocean Rescue), Ski 2, Ski 3 Airplane/ Train Crash 2 S/U, 2 R, TRT 105, Additional Units as Chief 1 EMS 101, BC 105 needed by IC, Chief 2, 5, 6 Page 6 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.2 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Non-Emergency Response (Code1) 8/01/2022 Purpose The mission of the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department is to protect lives and save property. We can accomplish this by responding to calls in a safe manner, reducing the possibility of a vehicular accident. Procedure Boynton Beach Fire Rescue apparatus responding to the following situations will respond without sirens or emergency lights Code 1. 1. Wires down - No rescue or fire involved. 2. Extra manpower. 3. Lock-ins/Lock-outs – No Victim is in danger. 4. Assist the Police Department (unless code 3 is requested). 5. Abandoned container investigations. 6. Trash and grass fires (minor in nature). 7. Dumpster fires – Unless within 25ft of a structure. 8. Public assists. 9. Smell of gas or other odors. The Battalion Chief or Company Officer may choose to upgrade the response to Code 3 if the situation warrants it. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.3 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Rescue 106 Response Guidelines 5/15/2023 Purpose To establish response guidelines for dispatching R106 when placed in service as a BLS or an ALS rescue. R106 shall be stationed and respond from Station 1; however, it is not intended to support Zone 1 primarily. The intent is to provide support to the city. Rescue 106 CAD Identifiers: ALS Unit – R106A (callsign shall remain R106) BLS Unit – R106B (callsign shall remain R106) R106- BLS Rescue Response Guidelines BLS Calls - Zone Suppression, add R106 if a transport is requested BLS Transport Calls: (Caller information leads to likely BLS transport) 1. Zone 1 - R106 2. All other zones - Zone Suppression and R106 No zone units are available: 1. Zone 1 BLS call or BLS transport call - R106 2. All other Zone BLS calls - Next due Suppression 3. All other Zone BLS requesting transport - Next due Suppression and R106 Mutual aid Rescue status: 1. ALS - Zone Suppression and R106 (Suppression FF shall company R106 if transport decision has been made) 2. BLS Transport - Zone Suppression and R106 **R106 shall not be utilized for transport when a transport unit is already on-scene unless additional patients require transport. **All other types of calls, normal response guidelines remain in effect. The on-duty Battalion Chief will add R106 at their discretion** Page 1 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.3 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Rescue 106 Response Guidelines 5/15/2023 R106- ALS Rescue Response Guidelines The intent for placing R106 in service as an ALS rescue is to provide backup support to all Fire Department response zones. R106 will serve as the first backup to Zone 1, 4, 5, specific Fireboxes for Zone 2 and specific Fireboxes for Zone 3. The following guidelines shall apply: ALS Calls when Zone Rescues are unavailable: 1. Zone 1- R106 2. Zone 2 Firebox 9 and 9B - Zone Suppression and R106 3. Zone 3 Firebox 11 and 13 - Zone Suppression and R106 4. Zone 4 and Zone 5 - Zone Suppression and R106 5. All I95 Responses **All other types of calls, normal response guidelines remain in effect. The on-duty Battalion Chief shall add R106 at their discretion** The response guidelines listed are not all-encompassing and do not in any way inhibit dispatch from making judgment calls for assigning R106 as the closest unit. The Battalion Chief will have ultimate discretion and may modify all dispatches related to R106. Staffing R106 Staffing R106 shall only occur when extra personnel are on shift and shall not impact minimum staffing. (REF. SAG 1.06, Article 20, and Article 21 of the CBA) Staffing R106 shall not impact the use of exchange time. Staffing R106 is preferred over placing a 3rd FF on TRT and a 4th FF on a Suppression Unit or having two (2) 4-person Suppressions Units. The on-duty Battalion Chief shall be responsible for notifying dispatch when R106 is placed in/out of service and whether the unit will be BLS or ALS, including the length of service time. The BC shall use judgment when deciding how to staff R106 and make every attempt to prevent placing members bided to Suppression Units out of their seat bid unwillingly. Page 2 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.4 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Emergency Staging of Units 8/01/2022 Purpose To provide a guideline to Company Officers on when and how to stage during an Emergency Response. Procedure The following is a non-exhaustive list of examples of when a responding FD Unit will stage: Domestics Shootings Stabbings Riots Company Officers will confirm with Dispatch whether the scene is safe from PD prior to arriving, and if not, then the Company Officers will request updates from Dispatch every five (5) minutes whether the scene has been deemed safe by PD. Staging of Units will be no closer than 500ft from the scene. Dispatch will be responsible for contacting on-scene units if ten (10) minutes of no communication is heard. The Incident Commander has the authority to evacuate FD personnel if the scene deteriorates and no longer deemed safe to operate. On larger incidents or when the number of incoming units dictates, the Incident Commander will establish a staging area for incoming apparatus. The IC will identify a staging area group supervisor when necessary, with the radio designation “STAGING”. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.5 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Apparatus Placement (Fire) 8/01/2022 Procedure A. SUPPRESSION COMPANY PLACEMENT: Initial placement of a Suppression Unit is an essential fire-ground operation. The Company Officer should place the apparatus in a forward attack position after considering how the attack crew will enter the structure. Entry through the structure’s natural openings, doors, and windows, will generally determine apparatus placement. At the same time, the Company Officer must determine effective hose line management based on the fire conditions. During offensive situations, the forward engine should be placed so crews can quickly advance preconnected lines into the structure. The location and extent of the fire must be considered to protect the unburned portion of the structure, thereby assisting the primary search and control of the interior access. During defensive operations, the forward Suppression should be in a safe area that provides exposure protection and master streams. Special consideration shall be taken if the structure might require an elevated master stream or an aerial ladder for operations. If the first due apparatus is an Engine, the Company Officer will position that unit to allow an Arial apparatus to acquire the most optimum operating position. B. TRUCK COMPANY PLACEMENT: The truck company should position their apparatus in a location to assist rescue and fire control. This position should take advantage of the best available access. The Incident Commander must coordinate the effective placement of aerial apparatus with access, if possible, to two (2) sides of the structure. C. RESCUE UNITS: The Rescue Units should position themselves away from the fire and have easy egress. D. COMMAND VEHICLE: The Command vehicle becomes the command post. Vehicle placement should give the Incident Commander view of at least two (2) sides of the incident. Command location must be communicated to all units involved in the incident. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.6 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Station Alert Tone & The Emergency Traffic Signal 8/01/2022 Procedure The responding unit's Company Officer shall acknowledge the station alert tones as soon as possible. If an entire station is responding, the Company Officer on the Suppression Unit shall acknowledge. A Company Officer from a responding unit shall be responsible for activating the Emergency Traffic Light prior to responding so the unit will have a green light upon entering the intersection. If an issue arises with the Emergency Traffic Light, the Company Officer will be responsible for notifying Dispatch of the issue and sending an email to the Battalion Chief. During the hours of 2200-0730, the Battalion Chiefs will be contacted via Phone for assistance requested by Units or Dispatch. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.7 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Gate Access 8/01/2022 Procedure Emergency Response access shall be conducted in the following order: 1. Request a Gate Code from Dispatch (if no gate code is available, proceed to step 2) 2. Access the KNOX Box (if not installed or missing Keys, proceed to step 3) 3. Attempt the Siren Activation if installed (if not installed, proceed to step 4) 4. Attempt to contact the residence through the call box (if unsuccessful, proceed to step 5) 5. Force Gate Open causing the least amount of damage Any issues with accessing a gate will be referred to Fire and Life Safety in the form of an email from the Company Officer immediately following the Incident. The Company Officer will also notify a Battalion Chief and PD if any damage was caused to the gate. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Ground Backing of Fire/Rescue Apparatus 8/01/2022 Procedure When backing of Fire Department Apparatus is unavoidable, spotters must be used. Spotters must also be used when an apparatus needs to negotiate forward maneuvers with restrictive side and height clearances. Under circumstances where only the driver mans the apparatus and no Fire Department personnel are available to assist as spotters, the driver must make a complete 360-degree survey to determine the ability to maneuver the apparatus without damaging the apparatus or property. When Suppression, Rescue, Ladder, or Heavy Rescue Trucks are being backed, a Firefighter will act as a spotter. If possible, two (2) spotters shall be used, one (1) at the rear, one (1) at the front Officer side. The spotter will discuss the backing procedure with the driver before maneuvers. Both front door windows will be rolled down to allow for maximum visibility and communication. Spotters are not to ride on the tailboard while backing the fire apparatus. The apparatus will not be backed until a spotter is positioned and communicates to the driver to proceed. Spotters will remain visible to the driver at all times. Anytime the driver loses sight of the spotter, the vehicle will be stopped immediately until the spotter is visible and signals to continue the procedure. When the vehicle must be backed into traffic lanes, emergency lights shall be used, and spotter’s must wear a safety vest. The Company Officer is responsible for compliance with these procedures and the safe backing of their assigned vehicle. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.9 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: High Rise Initial Response 1/9/24 Purpose This guideline assists fire rescue personnel operating at a high-rise structure by organizing resources, developing strategies, managing tactical operations, and emphasizing interagency coordination to protect life and minimize damage. Definitions High Rise - Any building five (5) floors or greater. For Tactical purposes, this SOG may used for any building in Boynton Beach greater than three (3) floors with a standpipe system. Elevator Control Firefighter (ECF) – A firefighter designated to remain in control of the elevator based on operational need. The elevator must be operated in the Fireman’s Service. The firefighter will also have a radio, irons, water extinguisher, and flashlight. Fire Department Connection (FDC) – Connection to a sprinkler, standpipe, or combination sprinkler/standpipe system used to supply or augment the municipal water supply or fire pump by a fire department apparatus. Lobby Control – A unit established at a high-rise incident for logistical support of the operation. This position supervises personnel accountability, elevators, stairways, building systems, and evacuation. Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)- used to control the pressure of flowing water in standpipe and sprinkler systems. Staging – Location(s) for the standby of uncommitted apparatus, equipment, personnel, and other resources. In a high-rise incident, two staging areas are possible: the exterior Unit staging area and the subsequent interior staging area located two floors below the fire floor. General Strategy The Incident Action Plan should consist of five essential points; Determine and Verify the fire floor (locate and define the fire problem) Control the occupants (this includes “rescue”) Control of the building systems Confine and extinguish the fire Check for fire extension (Floors above) First Alarm Response - Three (3) Suppressions, Three (3) Rescue Units, TRT 105, Truck 105, EMS 101, and Battalion 105 Page 1 of 5  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.9 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: High Rise Initial Response 1/9/24 FIRST ARRIVING SUPPRESSION = Fire Attack Group = ID Floor / Elevators / Stairwells Officer OE FF Recon floor below/ Lead Fire Standpipe OE or FDC Assemble attack hose, attack officer Nozzleman TIC, Hook, Keys, Bailout Bag Standpipe bag, Bailout bag Attack bundle, Bailout Bag, Irons FIRST ARRIVING RESCUE = Fire Attack Group = Combine crew / Attack/ Search / Elevator Officer Driver Medic Recon fire floor/ Clean or Dirty Assemble supply Bundle / Assemble supply Bundle / Forcible Entry / Search Forcible entry / Search Forcible entry / Search TIC, Hook, Supply Bundle, Bailout Supply Bundle, Bailout bag Supply Bundle, Bailout Bag, bag Irons ** The OE assignment is based on the timing of the incoming Suppression units' ability to connect to the FDC and secure a water supply** SECOND ARRIVING SUPPRESSION = FDC / Lobby Control / Elevator Control / Attack / Search Officer Driver FF Water/ Lobby FDC OE/ Water Supply Water/Elevator/Attack2/Search Control/Attack2/Search Bailout, Irons, Water Can Bailout, TIC, Hook, keys SECOND ARRIVING RESCUE = Combine RIT with TRT Officer Driver Medic RIT/Truck Ops RIT/ Truck Ops RIT/Truck Ops TIC, Hook, Bailout bag, Keys Bailout bag, RIT Equip Bailout, Irons, RIT Equip Page 2 of 5  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.9 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: High Rise Initial Response 1/9/24 THIRD ARRIVING SUPPRESSION = Attack / Search / Evacuation / Stairwells Officer Driver FF Search/Evac floor above/attack Search/Evac Floor Search/Evac floor above/attack above/attack TIC, Hook, Keys, Bailout Bag Attack bundle, Bailout Bag, Irons Standpipe bag, Bailout bag THIRD ARRIVING RESCUE = Attack / Search / Evacuation / Stairwells Officer Driver Medic Search/Evac floor Search/Evac floor Search/Evac floor above/attack/Stairwell above/attack/Stairwell above/attack/Stairwell TIC, Hook, Supply Bundle, Bailout Supply Bundle, Bailout bag Attack bundle, Bailout Bag, Irons bag TRT/TRUCK 105 = RIT Crew / Truck Ops Combined crew Captain OE Bailout, TIC, K-9, Hook Bailout, RIT Bag, Irons, Extra Bottle EMS 101 = Interior Safety Officer Bailout, TIC, Hook **The Response Card above does not preclude the Incident Commander from combining resources different from this guideline. The combination of units can be an Engine or Ladder and a Rescue, or two Engines, etc.** The first and second arriving units would make up one company. The third and fourth arriving units would make up the second company, and so on. This staffing model will allow an Incident Commander to more effectively manage the resources needed to accomplish the strategy and tactics of controlling a fire in a high-rise building. Page 3 of 5  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.9 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: High Rise Initial Response 1/9/24 Initial Actions To Be Considered Establish a command Post. Determine the fire floor, look for fire signs, check the alarm panel, and interview occupants. If a working fire, then expand the incident by “Alarms.” Fire Attack/ Search & Rescue Groups o First Priority: Fire Floor o Second Priority: Floor above o Third Priority: Floor below Lobby Control o Building Evacuation/Stairwell Identification- Stairwells must be designated as attack, ventilation, and evacuation stairs for efficient occupant evacuation and coordinated fire attack. o Stairwell Support- Identify firefighting and evacuation stairwells and assist in moving equipment to staging. o Building Access and Control Systems- Control Access points for incoming fire personnel and evacuee flow. Control ventilation systems. o Fire Pump Confirmation o Alarm Panel- Monitor devices Elevator Usage and Control – In general, crews should refrain from using elevators if the fire is on or below the sixth (6th) floor or if the safety of the elevator is in question. o Phase 1 – Inserting Fire Service key and recalling elevator car to the lobby o Phase 2- Once the fire service key switch is turned "ON," the key may be removed. The key is then taken into the elevator car and, inserted into the fire service switch, and turned "ON." The car is now controlled for Fire Rescue use. o If elevator(s) are the chosen method of reaching the fire area, the elevator shall be placed in Phase 2 elevator operation, and one firefighter must assume the elevator control firefighter (ECF) position until properly relieved. o Upon entering the elevator, shine a light up the shaft to check for smoke and/or water. If either is present, take the stairs. o Stop every few floors to check the elevator response and floor layout. o Crews shall exit the elevator two floors below the fire floor. Water Supply – FDC: Standpipe/Sprinklers/ Fire Pump RIT- RIT Group – Operate from staging Safety Officers – A Safety Group may need to be assigned. Staging – Interior equipment staging and Exterior apparatus staging locations. Establish a Staging Officer for incoming units. Page 4 of 5  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.02.9 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: High Rise Initial Response 1/9/24 Protect and secure the Attack/Evacuation Stairwell. Consider forming a group for stairwells Medical Group- Area designated for medical services for firefighters and occupants Rehab Group – Identify Location. Consider a Rehab location several floors below the fire floor, if needed. Expand the Incident once the fire is confirmed. 2nd Alarm = Eight (8) additional suppression units and seven (7) Rescue Units, Notification of the Fire Chief 3rd Alarm = Eight (8) additional Suppressions Units and seven (7) Rescue Units The IC can request specific resources as needed but it is highly encouraged to call for the designated number of alarm resources. Page 5 of 5  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.03 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Incident Command 8/01/2022 Purpose To establish standards for establishing and maintaining an Incident Command. Procedure A. The first arriving FD Unit will transmit an arrival report for any incident that might warrant establishing an Incident Commander. The information in an arrival report shall include the following: 1. Unit ID 2. What do I have? 3. What am I doing? 4. What do I need? 5. Who is in command and the command name? B. If necessary, Dispatch, a responding or on-scene Officer, may request a Tac-Channel to be assigned. C. It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander to operate using all applicable SOGs and follow the Incident Management System. D. It is the responsibility of all Fire Personnel to be familiar with the Incident Management System structure and terminology. E. The most up-to-date Palm Beach County Incident Management System is hereby adopted by BBFR and attached to SOG on Collateral Documents. NOTE: The First Arriving Battalion Chief on any incident will be the Incident Commander. Additional arriving Chief Officer(s) will be assigned as needed by the Incident Commander. The intent is to place a Chief Officer in a position of assistance to the IC. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.03.2 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Incident Safety Officer 8/01/2022 Procedure A. The Incident Safety Officer is assigned the task of identifying hazards to assure the safety of all personnel and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations. B. The Incident Safety Officer also assures personnel safety and has emergency authority to prevent or stop non-safe acts that present imminent danger to life or health. C. The Incident Commander has the overall responsibility for firefighter safety and health. D. The Incident Safety Officer is an integral part of an incident management system, reporting directly to the Incident Commander. E. If the Incident Safety Officer exercises the authority to alter, suspend, or terminate any activity that involves an imminent hazard, he/she must notify the Incident Commander. The Incident Commander may then recommend, authorize, or take corrective action. F. The steps to be followed when appointed as an Incident Safety Officer are: 1. Obtain a briefing from the Incident Commander. 2. Wear turn-out gear with SCBA and safety identification. 3. Watch for safety problems/hazards with the incident scene, operations, and personnel. 4. Identify unsafe conditions associated with the incident and develop measures to ensure personnel safety. If any problems or hazards are noted, advise the Incident Commander. 5. Assist with any critique and/or PIA. G. The following are some typical unsafe conditions found on the fire scene: 1. Back-draft. 2. Flash-over. 3. Collapse of structure. 4. Personnel need for rehabilitation. 5. Opposing fire streams. 6. Inadequate lighting. 7. Utilities secured or unknown. 8. Dangerous areas are barricaded. 9. Decontamination operations. Page 1 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.03.2 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Incident Safety Officer 8/01/2022 10. Personnel not wearing turn-out gear, SCBA, and pass devices. 11. Any other unsafe acts observed by the Safety Officer. H. Command will utilize all available resources to provide for the safety of Fire Department Personnel operating during an incident. All Fire Department personnel must maintain an awareness of safety when working at an incident. Page 2 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Tactical Priorities 8/01/2022 Procedure It shall be the policy of Boynton Beach Fire Rescue to standardize operational procedures to stabilize an incident. The three (3) major tactical priorities, Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation must be completed in order to stabilize an incident. The company objectives listed below are generally associated with Suppression, Aerial, Ladder, and Rescue units. The objectives of a company are subject to change at the discretion of Incident Commander or when Standard Operating Guidelines dictate. A. SUPPRESSION COMPANY: The typical objectives of the Suppression Companies are to locate, confine, and extinguish fire. B. RESCUE COMPANY: The typical objectives of the Rescue Company are to conduct a Search and Rescue in an efficient, well-planned procedure which has included the safety of the search crew personnel. The object of the search effort is to locate possible victims, not create additional ones by neglecting the safety of the firefighters conducting the search. Search and Rescue shall be conducted by teams of two or more firefighters. In addition, Rescue Companies may be expected to provide support activities, i.e., reconnaissance, medical care, and other required support. C. AERIAL COMPANY: The typical objectives of the Aerial Company are to provide rescue operations, ventilation, the elevation of master streams, and gain access to upper levels. D. LIFE SAFETY: A primary search of all involved and exposed occupancies that can be entered will be completed. Command must structure initial operations around the completion of the primary search. Primary search means that companies have quickly gone through all affected areas and have verified the removal or the safety of all occupants. When the primary search is complete, a status of "ALL CLEAR" will be given to Command. Rescue efforts should be extended in the following order: 1. The most severely threatened 2. The largest (groups) 3. The remainder of the fire area 4. The exposed area During rescue operations, Firefighters must attempt to locate and remove threatened occupants. All property may be written off to accomplish this objective. Page 1 of 3  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Tactical Priorities 8/01/2022 This approach is life-safety oriented in a compressed and sometimes desperate time frame. Firefighters may have to fight fire to complete the primary search, but they must realize the incident is in the rescue mode until an "ALL CLEAR" is given. With the announcement of "ALL CLEAR," the search group only reports the completion of the primary search. This is not a guarantee that everyone is out. Primary search operations are often done under hot, smoky, dark, rushed, and sometimes desperate conditions. Although the primary search is not perfect, it offers the best chance of getting the victims out of a dangerous situation. The possibility of overlooking victims always exists; unfortunately, victims sometimes hide from the firefighters when they hide from the fire. A secondary search shall be completed as soon as the situation has been stabilized. The secondary search shall consist of a systematic room-by-room search. Consideration should be given to assigning this function to a crew not involved in the primary search. Emphasis must be placed on completeness and accuracy. When the search has been completed, notification shall be given to Command, "Secondary Search Completed, All Clear." E. INCIDENT STABILIZATION: Command shall make an aggressive, well-placed, and adequate interior attack whenever possible and support that attack with whatever resources and actions are required to stop the fire extension and bring the fire under control. A critical Command decision (both initial and ongoing) relates to the Offensive/ Defensive mode. F. OFFENSIVE STRATEGY: Interior attack and related support directed toward quickly bringing the fire under control. The steps for an offensive strategy are: 1. Assume Command 2. Fast Aggressive Fire Attack 3. Support Activities (ventilation, entry, etc.) 4. Primary Search 5. Back-Up Initial Attack 6. Water Supply 7. Evaluate Operation / React Initial attack efforts must be directed toward supporting the primary search. The first attack must go between the victims and the fire to protect avenues of escape. An attack from the interior, uninvolved side usually places the inside forces in a position to accomplish this objective. Page 2 of 3  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.1 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Tactical Priorities 8/01/2022 G. DEFENSIVE STRATEGY: Exterior attack with related support to first protect exposures, stop the forward progress of the fire, and then control the fire. A good defensive strategy includes: 1. Assume Command 2. Evaluate Fire Spread 3. Identify Key Tactical Positions 4. Prioritize Fire Streams 5. Water Supply 6. Evaluate Operations / React 7. Exposure Protection The IC is responsible for reporting "FIRE UNDER CONTROL," which means that the fire's forward progress has been stopped, and the remaining fire can be extinguished with on-scene resources. It does not mean the fire is completely out, and the term "FIRE IS OUT" will be reported by Command when the fire is completely extinguished. H. PROPERTY CONSERVATION: Command will commit the necessary resources required to keep property loss at an absolute minimum. Four (4) objectives should be considered during Property Conservations Operations: 1. Stopping additional loss (i.e., Water Damage) 2. Verifying that the fire is completely extinguished 3. Determining the fire cause and origin (During Overhaul) 4. Returning the occupancy to use, when possible To meet the objectives of property conservation, Command must evaluate the damage to the overall fire area and the salvage of surviving property, decide what conservation operations are required, commit the necessary personnel and equipment, and continue to coordinate and manage the conservation efforts until the loss is stopped. Page 3 of 3  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.2 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Incident Perimeter 8/01/2022 Procedure The incident perimeter is defined as the boundary around the incident that the IC has deemed unsafe due to the possibilities of foreseeable hazards of the particular incident. All personnel entering the incident perimeter will: 1. Wear appropriate protective clothing. 2. Keep a crew intact. 3. Be assigned to a Group/Division. Personnel that have not been assigned to a Task/Group/Division or do not have an assigned function to perform will stay outside the incident perimeter. Freelancing will not be tolerated, and the Company Officer will be responsible for maintaining crew integrity. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.3 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Exposure Protection (Fire) 8/01/2022 Purpose To define the tactical operations necessary to protect exposures from fire extension. Procedure Exposure protection is the placement and application of fire streams for the purpose of protecting exposed persons and property. Direct exposure is from an immediately adjacent exposure that has the potential for involvement due to flying brands or heat transfer. Indirect exposure that are not adjacent to the fire but have the potential for involvement due to flying brands or heat transfer. Indirect exposures shall be protected by additional fire units called into operation for that purpose. Rapid response of adequate resources must be assigned to permit relief, reinforcement, and the ability to meet changing tactical requirements. Exposures on all sides of the structure shall be protected ahead of any extinguishment operations in priority order whenever a defensive attack is selected. All exposure protection should take place outside the collapse zone. Fire attack will be initiated following or simultaneous with the protection of all exposures and evacuation, as necessary, from exposed buildings or areas. All defensive fire attack operations should take place outside the collapse zone. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.4 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Ventilation 8/01/2022 Purpose To provide guidance for fire attack and ventilation at structure fires. Procedure Rapid and effective ventilation is critical to the survival of firefighting forces and exposed civilian occupants of an involved structure when possible. The department's position is that effective ventilation shall be established in all offensive structural firefighting operations. A. HORIZONTAL VENTILATION: 1. Horizontal ventilation shall be provided with interior operations. The establishment of horizontal ventilation flow is through the use of doors and windows of a structure. 2. Horizontal ventilation can be accomplished by using natural air movement through openings, hose lines, or mechanical equipment. 3. Positive pressure ventilation is indicated whenever the approximate fire location is known, exhaust openings can be controlled, and the exhaust area will not exceed 1¾ the area of the air inlet. 4. Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) is the assistance of natural ventilation flow through the development of positive pressure within the structure using a blower to introduce fresh air at the point of entry (Do not use PPV until confirmation that no fire has spread to the attic and roof. Task can be performed by pulling ceilings.) B. VERTICAL VENTILATION: 1. Vertical ventilation is the establishment of vertical airflow through the roof of a structure using natural openings and openings created through roof-cutting operations. 2. The number of Firefighters on a roof will be kept to a minimum, and they are required to be in full protective clothing including SCBA donned at all times. 3. The roof must be sounded continuously in the direction of travel and over any area in which the company will be working. Page 1 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.4 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Ventilation 8/01/2022 4. The Company Officer must constantly perform situation assessments to determine if it is safe to continue roof operations. 5. Ventilation should be established between the fire and the unburned areas as close to the fire as safety permits. 6. Do not vent directly over the fire. 7. Pitched-roof vertical ventilation shall be established through a 3' X 8' hole parallel to the roof ladder (preferred minimum dimensions). 8. Flat-roof vertical ventilation shall be established through a 6' X 8' or larger hole. 9. As necessary, standard tools for vertical ventilation shall be a pick-head ax, pike pole, saws, and other equipment. 10. Strip or trench cuts may be utilized where applicable. When roof ventilation operations are complete, all firefighters will exit the roof. 11. Two (2) means of egress shall be established when conducting Vertical Ventilation/ Roof Operations. 12. The use of ventilation is done through coordination between the Attack Group, Vent Group, and the Incident Commander. Page 2 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.5 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Overhaul 8/01/2022 Purpose To provide guidance in the extinguishment of fires in concealed spaces and overhaul. Procedure In any case, where the interior finish has been damaged by fire, the wall or ceiling will be opened to determine if the fire has extended into structural spaces. Walls, framed out spaces, pipe chases, and other vertical avenues of fire travel will be thoroughly examined to determine the extent of fire travel. Personnel working at fires must anticipate fire travel and begin to confine the fire. When there is any doubt regarding the involvement of a concealed space by the fire, open it up quickly. Overhaul is the action required to ensure complete extinguishment. It may be necessary to interrupt overhaul to perform an investigation of the fire's origin and cause. The following priorities will be used when checking for an extension of fire: 1. Interior, exterior walls, and framed-out spaces that are above the area of most severe fire damage. 2. All other areas above fire. 3. Interior, exterior walls, and framed-out spaces that are below the area of most severe fire damage. 4. All other areas below the fire. 5. The use of a Thermal Imaging Camera should guide these operations to minimize collateral damage. Page 1 of 1  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.6 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Mayday Procedure 8/01/2022 Definition Mayday- Term used as a distress call for assistance when a firefighter cannot safely exit a hazard zone or an unresolvable event that may be life-threatening to the firefighter. Purpose BBFR personnel will use the emergency radio transmission – "MAYDAY," "MAYDAY," "MAYDAY" to announce that they are in imminent danger and need immediate rescue. The Incident Safety Officer must advise the Incident Commander of any conditions that could prove dangerous to personnel working the scene. Emergency incidents in which a Mayday call would be transmitted over the radio include: 1. Fireground Operations. 2. MVA’s. 3. MCI’s. 4. Hazardous Materials Incidents. 5. Special Operations Incidents. 6. EMS Incidents. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS THAT WARRANT A MAYDAY TRANSMISSION: 1. Firefighter is pinned or trapped. 2. Structural collapse with a missing or injured firefighter. 3. Any incapacitating Firefighter injury. 4. SCBA malfunction while in an IDLH atmosphere with no means of rapid egress. 5. Firefighter is unaccounted for after PAR report. 6. Firefighter has fallen through the floor. 7. A firefighter cannot find the exit (door or window) in 60 seconds. 8. Any time a firefighter is in imminent danger and requires immediate rescue. Page 1 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.6 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Mayday Procedure 8/01/2022 Procedure Personnel who call a Mayday should repeat the word three times and, if possible, include the following: 1. Who, What, Where? a. Who- Unit and personal name. b. What- What is wrong, what is needed. c. Where- Last known location. INITIAL INCIDENT COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES: Once a Mayday has been called, all non-essential radio transmissions must be kept to a minimum. Only transmissions related to the Mayday rescue operation are appropriate at this point. The Incident Commander will announce "Emergency Traffic Only." The Incident Commander will assign a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to begin immediate rescue operations. The Incident Commander will notify Fire Dispatch of the Mayday and request a Mayday Response to the scene. Once a second tactical channel is assigned, the Incident Commander will direct all units on scene that are not assigned to the Mayday RIT to switch over to this second tactical channel to handle all other incident priorities. The original tactical channel will continue to be used for communications between the person/s calling the Mayday and the resources assigned to rescue them (RIT and Command). Page 2 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.6 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Mayday Procedure 8/01/2022 FIRE DISPATCHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Fire Dispatcher will call out the Mayday Response, which consists of: a. 2 Suppression Units. b. 2 Rescue Units. c. Truck 105. d. TRT 105. e. Battalion Chief 103 & 105. f. Assistant Chief of Operations. Note: This may be modified by the IC based on units currently on the scene. 2. The Fire Dispatcher will assign a second tactical channel to the incident. 3. Fire Dispatch will monitor the fire ground tactical channels to anticipate additional needs and to listen for any communications that might be missed by personnel on scene. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECOND ARRIVING CHIEF OFFICER: 1. Upon arrival at a Mayday scene, the second due Chief Officer will assume overall Command of the incident. 2. The original Incident Commander will be re-assigned as the RIT Leader. All personnel assigned to RIT will operate on the original tactical channel – the personnel calling a Mayday cannot be expected to switch tactical channels safely and must be afforded clear airtime to communicate with the RIT. 3. Command will conduct a PAR (Personnel Accountability Report) Utilizing SOG 2.07 Personnel Accountability System. a. When performing a PAR, the Incident Command should request emergency radio traffic through Dispatch. Each supervisor that reports to the Incident Commander should be contacted by the Incident Commander/ Accountability Officer to provide a status report of their current location, units, and the number of personnel. Page 3 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.6 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Mayday Procedure 8/01/2022 b. If a company, Division, or Group Supervisor needs additional time to account for all units or personnel when queried for a PAR, they should respond with "PAR in progress" to indicate that additional time is needed. This will allow Command to continue the PAR and conclude with any companies, Divisions, or Groups that request additional time. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REMAINING MAYDAY RESPONSE UNITS 1. Upon arrival at the scene of a Mayday, all personnel will report to the Command Post for an assignment will full PPE and Equipment. Page 4 of 4  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.7 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) 8/01/2022 Purpose This guideline is intended to be the initial response of a Rapid Intervention Crew which will be supplemented with the Countywide SOG on RIC attached to SAG Collateral Documents. Procedure The use of Rapid Intervention Crews are one of the most effective procedures for reducing the risk to firefighters operating on an emergency scene. A high level of risk requires a greater commitment to rapid intervention to rescue emergency personnel. The Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) shall be assigned as soon as possible on any incident where crews operate in a hazardous area. More than one (1) RIC may be required if the incident covers a large geographic area. The RIC reports to the Incident Commander. A RIC should consist of a minimum of at least two (2) members, fully equipped with appropriate clothing, SCBA'S, portable radio, and necessary tools to be effective including the following: 1. RIC Bag 2. Tic 3. Irons 4. K-12 If possible, the RIC should perform a 360-degree survey of the structure to identify the structural layout, operating areas, potential hazards, and possible means of emergency egress. The RIC should monitor the tactical radio channel to maintain contact with Command and have an accurate understanding of operations, changing conditions, and the location of tactical personnel. In the early stages of an incident, the RIC personnel may perform other functions (i.e., secure utilities, flake out hose lines, placing of ladders, etc.) However, they must remain prepared to re- deploy to perform rapid intervention functions. As the incident expands in size or complexity, personnel should be assigned as a dedicated Rapid Intervention Crew. Placement of the RIC may be dependent on the incident. For example, in a high-rise operation, the RIC should be located in Staging (two floors below the fire). In many other situations, a good location would be near the Command Post, Operations, or an entry point. Page 1 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.7 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) 8/01/2022 In a hazardous materials operation, the entry team leader must ensure a RIC of at least two (2) personnel in the appropriate level of protection before the primary entry team accesses the hot zone. The RIC should maintain a constant readiness to deploy to requests for assistance, including: 1. Activation of a PASS device without a PAR. 2. Loss of radio contact with crews working inside the building. 3. Low air alarms activated with no report of crews exiting the building, 4. A report of a lost firefighter inside the building. The RIC should keep all crewmembers together and maintain communications with the Safety Officer or Incident Commander while deployed. Page 2 of 2  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Motor Vehicle Accident Management (MVA) 8/01/2022 Purpose To manage vehicle accidents safely and effectively. Procedure Proper management of vehicle accidents is necessary to ensure crew safety and positive patient outcomes. The evaluation of the situation begins with the tone-out. Listen for: 1. Location 2. Number of vehicles 3. Type of vehicles 4. Number of victims 5. Reported hazards Consider: 1. Time of day 2. Weather conditions 3. Units responding Upon arrival, establish Incident Command. At the beginning of an incident, vital positions are Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Medical Group Officer. The Medical Group must ensure that Triage, Treatment, and Transport are performed in sequential order. A. Operating Priorities 1. Scene Safety 2. Hazard Control 3. Rescue B. Tasks to Be Completed during a Vehicle Extrication 1. Inner Circle Survey (15 ft) 2. Outer Circle Survey (50 ft) 3. Hazard Control 4. Vehicle Stabilization 5. Patient Contact 6. Gain Access to Patient Page 1 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Motor Vehicle Accident Management (MVA) 8/01/2022 7. Patient Protection 8. Glass Removal 9. Door Removal, Relocate 10. Roof Removal, Relocate 11. Dash and Steering Column Relocate 12. Relocate Vehicle Obstruction C. Command Responsibilities 1. The Officer assuming Command of a vehicle extrication incident is responsible for the management and control of the following functions: a. Establishment of a command post and appropriate command structure. b. Determination of resources needed to accomplish objectives. c. Extrication and movement of the patient/s to treatment areas. d. Overseeing treatment, stabilization, extrication of the patient/s, and preparing patient/s for transport. e. Provision of extrication equipment needed at the scene. f. Liaison with other departments and agencies involved in the incident. g. Initiates progress reports. h. Divide the extrication scene up as needed. D. Tasks to Be Performed at a Vehicle Extrication: "Assumption" Single or two-vehicle accident with passenger and a driver entrapment. 1. Task – First Arriving Suppression: a. Size-up Scene b. Report if extrication will be required. Call for additional resources (i.e., TRT105 Call out, utilities, etc.) If extrication is required, be sure additional units are requested. c. Complete Inner and Outer Survey 1. Outer Survey: Establish a 50' action circle and check for hazardous conditions, i.e., fuel spills, power lines, other patients, etc. 2. Inner Survey: Check over and under a vehicle for fuel spills and power line hazards, remove ground debris, and make patient contact. 3. Assure that no personnel is within the action circle without full protective equipment. Page 2 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Motor Vehicle Accident Management (MVA) 8/01/2022 4. Hazard Control a. Stretch a charged 1-¾" hand line. 5. De-energize vehicle (caution with Hybrids/Electric) 6. Monitor traffic. 7. Begin vehicle stabilization and initial extrication 8. Gain initial patient access (Try before you pry). 9. Coordinate efforts between additional extrication personnel and transport personnel. 2. Second Due Suppression or TRT 105: a. Stage equipment, power tools, hand tools, etc. b. Receive report from 1st Due Suppression. c. Gain patient access. d. Coordinate and/or carry out extrication activities. e. Advise Command of needed resources. 3. First Due Rescue (Shall carry out the responsibility of the 2nd due Suppression or TRT until the following can be accomplished): a. Access and assess ALL involved victims (Triage). b. Advise Command if additional resources (ALS units) are needed. c. Provide medical care as needed d. Designate the level of transportation needed and carry it out if possible e. Advise Command of the need for air operations landing zone (LZ). 4. Incident Commander: a. Assume Command. b. Report conditions and actions taken. c. Record extrication time, and evaluate the golden hour. d. Obtain assistance (PD, Rescues, Utilities, etc.). e. Provide continuing supervision and control to effect extrication. f. Evaluate conditions of extrication personnel Page 3 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Motor Vehicle Accident Management (MVA) 8/01/2022 Stabilization of the Scene- This requires an overall evaluation of the scene. One method for simplifying this evaluation is to TESST the scene for safety. This method is organized to work as you approach the scene. The concerns focus on items that begin with the general scene and finally focus on the auto and patient. To TESST the scene, evaluate the following: T- Traffic- control (PD or FD), unit positioning (position front wheels away from the scene) E- Electrical- poles, wires, ground transformers, etc. S- Spills- fuel, Haz Mat, oils, etc. S- Stability- this refers to the vehicle itself. Will it shift, fall, etc.? T- THINK- What is required to perform the extrication safely? If a "B" post removal is all that is necessary, then don't create extra hazards and waste time by removing the roof. Stabilization of the Vehicle- This requires inspection of the vehicle as you approach it before you touch it. Remember that the vehicle has six sides (front, rear, driver's side, passenger's side, top, and bottom). Again, be alert for fuel leaks, power lines, ground transformers, vehicle contents, and vehicle position. Remember that vehicle stabilization involves minimizing the possibility of movement or shifting position. When the vehicle is upright, this is accomplished by taking the vehicle's weight off its suspension. Crib under the frame and deflate the tires. If the vehicle is on its side, upside down, or in any other position, it must be stabilized as is. This will be accomplished with cribbing, come-along, rescue struts, ropes, chains, winches, etc. Whenever operating in or around vehicles involved in accidents, there are several safety issues to keep in mind: Disconnect the battery (negative first) in vehicles sustaining damage in the engine compartment area. This will prevent electrical fires caused by exposed systems. Page 4 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Motor Vehicle Accident Management (MVA) 8/01/2022 Do not place anything (including your body) between a patient and a non- deployed airbag. The electrical capacitors that fire these bags can remain charged even after the battery is disconnected. For the same reason, we should not attempt to cut a vehicle's steering column with a non-deployed driver airbag. These factors are becoming more and more challenging to keep up with since car manufacturers are installing side-impact airbags in many newer models. Be aware that many impact-absorbing bumpers use either springs or pistons to absorb energy. These bumpers can unlock at any time after an impact or during a vehicle fire, causing the bumper to return to its original position. This can carry enough force to break legs, knees, and necks. Generally, never stand in front of a bumper if you have a choice. If you must stand there, do not lean on the bumper and leave some safety room. Stabilization of the Patient: Critical patients are identified for priority treatment through the triage process. A Fire Rescue crewmember wearing all necessary protective clothing should access the patient as quickly as possible. Protect the patient, maintain the airway, stabilize the spine, begin secondary assessment and, if possible, explain what is happening around them. Begin whatever treatment is necessary and possible. Page 5 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.8 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Motor Vehicle Accident Management (MVA) 8/01/2022 APPARATUS PLACEMENT DURING MVA INCIDENTS: The following will illustrate the Fire Department Apparatus placement standard during an MVA Incident involving Interstate or Divided Hwy. Command or EMS 105 Vehicle will position away from traffic Rescue will be positioned in front to remain safe from oncoming traffic TRT 105 will be positioned at the discretion of the TRT Captain or IC for effective extraction operation or Traffic Control Suppression Unit will be positioned outward toward traffic to deflect any possible collision away from FD Personnel If Fire Operations are involved, TRT and the Suppression Unit may have reverse responsibilities. It will be the responsibility of the Company Officer to use proper judgment when placing apparatus during any roadway incident to ensure the safety of personnel. Page 6 of 6  STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES SOG 2.04.9 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Effective: Revised: Elevator Emergency 8/01/2022 Purpose Serve as a guideline for any elevator emergency. Procedure A. The following steps shall be followed when dispatched to an Elevator Emergency: 1. Determine if a Medical Emergency exists (if so, have Dispatch call out TRT105 and EMS 105). 2. Upon arrival,