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1. 800 S 900 S 900 CABOT RESPONSE Attachment site map CONCEALED CARRY FIREARMS EQUIPMENT STING RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING EQUIPMENT GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT MODEL 260 GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT MODEL 360 SCBA 5 ATTACHMENTS GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT DRAGER HOSE APPARATUS AERIAL LADDER SQURT TRAINING INITIAL ORIENTATION amp TRAINING OF NEW RECRUITS CADET PROGRAM FOR NEW FIREFIGHTERS INSPECTIONS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS EMS REQUEST DOUGLAS COUNTY MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION SOG 101 DAMAGE ESTIMATE REPORT TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 100 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief GENERAL STATEMENT Tuscola Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures S O Ps are intended to be a general guide only and may have to be altered if circumstances dictate The goal of the Tuscola Fire Department is to protect life and property from fire disaster accident or any other emergency situation we are summoned to mitigate or assist with to the best of our abilities and within the scope of our training Although firefighting is inherently dangerous SAFETY of all personnel will always be the first priority and at no time shall department personnel take unnecessary risks in performing their duties It is the responsibility of all fire department personnel at all times on and off the fire ground to conduct themselves in a manner fitting their position on the
2. Note Areas where any of the above is present will be considered the Hot Zone During emergency response to fires confined space rescue hazardous materials incidents and any other incident presenting these respiratory hazards the maintenance and proper use of the SCBA is essential to safe operation at these incidents References e OSHA e NFPA e MSA manuals e Tuscola Fire Rescue Respiratory Protection Program General Information All firefighters are issued a personal SCBA Face Piece FIREHAWK M7 FACEPIECE and carrying bag Maintenance on the face piece will be the firefighter s responsibility NOTE Repairs are to be made by certified personnel ONLY No Firefighter should wear an SCBA unless they have passed the SCBA medical evaluation and Face Piece Fit Test reference TFD Respiratory Protection Program No firefighter should wear SCBA who has facial hair beyond the jaw line or facial hair deemed to affect the SCBA face piece seal SCBA should only be donned over appropriate PPE according to NFPA standard 1971 SCBA should be worn in the Hot Zone at any incident presenting any of the above mentioned respiratory hazards or possible development of respiratory hazards All SCBA should be checked monthly and recorded using the SCBA Inspection forms attached All SCBA used at an incident should be inspected cleaned sanitized and dried according to MSA instructions Used air packs and bottles
3. The official announcement by the department will be made by the Chief or Chaplain GUIDELINES FOR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO FAMILY BY THE DEPARTMENT IF DESIRED BY THE FAMILY Class Active Member Prior to Services Services of Department Chaplain offered to family Services of Department Chief or Chaplain offered to assist family in making arrangements Arrangement of Pall Bearers in Class A uniforms Arrangement of Police and or Fire apparatus for processional to cemetery Arrange for flower arrangement from TFD to be sent to the funeral home Chapel Church Service Honor Guard at Casket oy members of the Tuscola Fire Department during all viewing and visitation at funeral home and leading up to the funeral services Firefighter walk through by department Fire Apparatus with black drapes and members gear on truck for processional to graveside as well as standing fast at the funeral home during all viewing and visitation Color Guard at Service Pipers and Drum Corps at service Graveside Service Apparatus to bear casket if in the line of duty death and if approved by family Arched Aerial Ladders with Hanging Flag at entrance to cemetery or other appropriate location Fire Apparatus at graveside Color Guard Services of Department Chaplain if family wishes Department Honors Ceremony Flag folding and presentation Pipers and Drum Corps Bugler to play Taps at cemetery Class II
4. Tuscola Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 100 S GENERAL INFORMATION 100 GENERAL STATEMENT 101 DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS 102 COMMUNICATIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 103 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 104 UNIFORMS 105 FIREFIGHTER DEATH FUNERAL 200 S ADMINISTRATIVE 200 BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES 201 COMMAND STRUCTURE 202 DUTY ROSTERS AND ATTACHMENTS 203 OFFICERS ENGINEERS amp FIREFIGHTERS 300 S SAFETY 300 ON SCENE SAFETY OFFICER 301 SAFE WINTER OPERATIONS 302 INFECTION CONTROL STANDARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 4 ATTACHMENTS 303 REPORTS OF INJURY 5 ATTACHMENTS 304 FIRE DEPT PERSONNEL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 305 ACCOUNTABILITY 400 S RESPONSE AND OPERATIONS 400 PERSONNEL AND APPARATUS RESPONSE 401 EQUISTAR RESPONSE ATTACHMENT 402 USE OF VEHICLE EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND SIRENS 403 USE OF PERSONAL VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS BLUE LIGHTS 404 OPERATIONS 405 CONFINED SPACE RESCUE 406 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CALL 407 UNKNOWN FIRE SMOKE ODOR 408 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE 409 COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE Including Multi Family Residential and Institutional Structures 410 VEHICLE FIRE 411 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT EXTRICATION 412 GAS ODOR 413 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL CONTROL 414 TRENCH RESCUE 415 CARBON MONOXIDE CO CALL 416 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIREN 417 418 500 S 500 501 502 503 504 505 600 S 600 601 700 S 700 701
5. o Toxic Turn calibration knob to display 0 00 Or EEL sss ccisk Turn calibration knob to display 0 00 All circuits including alarms are activated when the function switch is moved to the on position scan or manual o When the signal in any channel reaches its preset alarm point the horn sounds and the appropriate alarm descriptor turns on Note Moving the function switch to the HORN OFF position at which time the HORN OFF light will flash can silence the horn It will continue to flash as long as the instrument is operating and remains in the HORN OFF position o The horn silences automatically when the combustible concentration or carbon monoxide goes below their respective set point or when the oxygen goes above or below its set point At the same time the visual alarms remain activated until the circuit is reset manually The Model 360 is a gas monitor which continuously and simultaneously monitors levels of oxygen carbon monoxide and combustible gases Note Only one is displayed on the instrument s Liquid Crystal Display LCD When the main switch is turned to manual the select button may be pushed for a readout of each gas which will appear on the display The last gas selected will remain on the display until the select button is pressed or the switch is turned to scan When the instrument is first turned on it will automatically display the oxygen readout Although only one gas can be displayed at a time all of th
6. we have heavy smoke showing in the basement o Receiver then acknowledges the Sender and may need to do so by repeating the message back e g FC3 understand you have heavy smoke showing in the basement Common English should be used on the radio whenever possible When leaving the station each apparatus shall identify itself as responding Each officer when in service after a fire page should communicate he is in route First officer on scene should o communicate his arrival and that he is assuming command to dispatch o give a brief size up o determine resources needed o communicate initial strategy and tactics All personnel shall carry their pager at all times The fire radio paging system will be tested at 6 00 P M daily Each member is responsible for listening to ensure his pager is operating properly ON THE FIRE GROUND Officers should keep the incident commander informed of all aspects of the fire ground and the fire s progress Firefighters should keep the nearest officer informed of the same Radio traffic from the interior of a fire building takes precedence over all other radio traffic A signal to GET OUT of a fire building because of dangerous conditions will be repeated blasts from an apparatus air horn until all firefighters are accounted for GET OUT means leave all equipment and hose lines behind OFFICER RADIO CALL NUMBERS SEE CURRENT ROSTER EXAMPLE ATTACHED DEPARTMENT MEMBER TELEP
7. Chief CONFINED SPACE RESCUE PURPOSE Tuscola Fire Department personnel shall comply with all O S H A regulations and the following safety procedures during any incident which is usually a rescue that requires entry into a confined space Strict adherence to safety procedures protects fire department personnel and represents the best chance of survival for the victim PROCEDURE RESPONSE Fire Department personnel shall perform the following procedures before entering any Confined Space for any reason Confined Space is an area which has many of the following characteristics 1 Limited openings for entry and exit 2 Unfavorable natural ventilation 3 Potentially hazardous atmosphere 4 Not designed for continuous worker occupancy Examples of Confined Space for the purpose of this procedure shall consist of but are not limited to Sanitary and storm sewers Utility manholes and vaults Below grade wet and dry wells Sanitary and storm sewer lift stations Waste water treatment plant pits Storage tanks Meter pits and vaults Silos Boilers furnaces or similar closed equipment 10 Enclosed bins 11 Utility tunnels 12 Wells and cisterns 13 Pits and excavations OO SSO The response to a known Confined Space Rescue situation shall be dispatched as a Confined Space Rescue Response equipment and personnel vehicles should park at least 50 to 75 feet downwind from the entrance to the Confined Space and the engines shut down to
8. Reference MSA manuals and the TFD MSA air pack Information sheet attached for proper donning doffing and operating instructions for both air pack and the face piece Firefighters meeting all requirements will be trained in donning doffing shifting and dumping procedures for the air pack Always check your air gauge before donning air pack insuring there is sufficient air in the bottle Donning the SCBA will be by the over the head method where SCBA are mounted on the apparatus in this fashion upside down Some SCBA are mounted in the upright position which allows a person to pull the pack onto the back and secure it without having to use the over the head method Face pieces will be donned with straps tightened securing face piece for a proper seal Perform a vacuum seal test with your hand over the inhalation valve to confirm a proper seal During fire and haz mat incidents the face piece must be covered by pulling the Nomex hood over the top of face piece and securing it around the lens of the face piece Open the bottle valve to interact the pack with the face piece Attach regulator that is mounted to the belt of the pack to the face piece After doffing the air pack all straps are to be extended to the maximum length in the ready position Personal Alert Safety Systems PASS Device e Reference MSA manuals and the TFD MSA air pack Information sheet attached for PASS device operating
9. better understand the operations of the Tuscola Fire Dept Officers and firefighters alike can use these as a basic guide to tactics and strategies used in fire suppression and incident stabilization PROCEDURE The following steps can be used as a guide to determine the appropriate S O P to follow Determine the type of incident as to o Day and date of incident o Time of incident o Place of incident o How incident was reported Size up the incident scene o Who involved number special needs o What is involved size type etc o When does time have effect o Where does location have effect o Why will intervention have a positive effect o Risk vs Benefit little benefit to the amount of risk o Safety concerns more help needed to perform safely Determine resources available needed o Time of day o Day and date o Location o Mutual Aid o Time needed to get additional resources Categorize the incident by type and refer to the appropriate SOP for operation guidelines Establish command by locating and identifying a command post Sector out appropriate subordinate command functions as appropriate for the incident type and size Sector Examples o Safety o Rehabilitation o Emergency medical services o Crowd control O O Q0 lt Oe O 0O Q O Interior Rear Suppression Roof or Ventilation Exposure protection Decontamination Monitoring or testing Rescue Note The list of sectors above are exampl
10. o Recharging cylinders and returning assembly to ready condition Explain how it is done from both the main cascade and the cascade on Rescue 95 o Inspection Explain that it is done regularly Assignment Read Chapter 7 IV HOSE amp HYDRANT CONNECTIONS e Discuss forward and reverse lay e Show location of suction lines on each engine e Take the engine out and go through the process e Discuss and show each hose load o Pre connects o Wye and connected 1 o Hydrant hose lays o 5 Supply Line e Remove hose from both a flat and accordion load and reload Assignment Read Chapters 9 amp 10 FIRE BEHAVIOR AND EXTINGUISHING METHODS e Fire Behavior o Phases of fire o Back draft o Flash over o Classes of fires A B C and D e Extinguishment methods and examples o Temperature reduction water one gallon of water will absorb 9 330 BTU of heat when converted to steam o Fuel removal burns down o Oxygen dilution CO2 o Chemical flame inhibition dry chemical Halon e Explain portable fire extinguishers o Ratings o Types o Classes o May not be used very often but they can be an effective tool until the hose line is stretched Also as a firefighter you should be able to advise citizens of which type and size extinguisher they need for a particular use Assignment Read Chapters 4 5 amp 8 FIRE SUPPRESSION e Remove hose from hose bed and advance to a fire room use meeting room o Feel t
11. roofs missing buildings open to the weather 3 High Roof missing and structure open to the weather some walls intact extensive damage to accessory structures 4 Extensive Roof and or walls missing buildings and accessory structures destroyed FLOODING DAMAGE 1 None May have minor street and or yard flooding 2 Low Random street and yard flooding 3 Moderate Streets may be impassable flooding in buildings 4 Extensive Streets are impassable flood waters are standing in buildings INFRA STRUCTURE DAMAGE 1 None Minor debris and tree limbs in roads all roads all open 2 Low Some debris utility lines down with minor random street flooding 3 Moderate Secondary roads are impassable due to debris utility poles lines and or trees and flooding major roads have limited access 4 Extensive Major roads and bridges are impassable due to debris utility poles lines and or trees flooding and erosion REPORT 1 Location 2 The structures look like what description or picture 3 The flooding is like what description 4 The infra structure is like what description NWS photo by Mike Branick
12. warrants the need for eastern coverage or a mobile spotter Each spotter must have his or her accountability tag on the storm spotter map board at the location they have been assigned before they leave the South Station for that assignment There should be two spotters to each vehicle and one vehicle to each assigned location The vehicles used should be TFD officer vehicles with portable radios and at least one cell phone before any fire department apparatus is used for spotting When other than TFD personnel are used for weather spotting police cars and street department trucks should also be utilized before fire apparatus All spotters should plan for and be aware of their escape route overhead power lines trees and other structures that might fall during high winds Radio traffic should be limited to reporting arrival at your assigned location reports of funnel or tornado sightings severe and damaging straight line winds damaging hail and notification of the need to relocate or return to quarters PROCEDURE WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVAION Turn the encoder on Place base radio on Channel 1 158 940 Transmit message to hold all radio traffic for the activation of the emergency warning system Activate the encoder for whichever message and tone is required for the situation indicated by the IC PRE PROGRAMMED TONES AND MESSAGES o C1 Attention This is a test of the Tuscola outdoor warning system This is only a test
13. After approximately 7 seconds of pre alert the full alarm should sound Pick up the unit and shake it vigorously It should NOT reset 10 Push and turn the knob to OFF The alarm will cancel TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 600 AERIAL LADDER RESPONSE OPERATION Effective Date 12 23 94 Updated 03 03 97 5 21 13 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief Ladder 96 will respond to all structure fires Operators should be familiar with the American LaFrance ALF Ladder and Pump manual Only qualified operators certified by the chief and chief engineer should drive and operate this truck Spot the truck according to the officer instruction with the laddering objective in mind Get spotting instructions before reaching the incident scene even if you have to stop a block away to avoid over committing When spotted in the best location proceed with setup per the ALF manual Set brakes and place wheel chocks Check for overhead obstructions especially power lines Always use jack pads and avoid unsure surfaces especially grass or sod If water tower operation is needed one Engineer will need to be at the pump panel and one on the turntable NEVER allow the ladder to bear against a support It has no strength in that situation and damage to the ladder is likely The operator controls access to ladder Operator should observe all loading and extension limits stated on operators panel Observe inclinometer
14. Followed by the alert tone for 3 minutes o C2 Whoop Tone for 40 seconds Followed by the voice message Attention A tornado warning has been issued for Tuscola o C3 Alert Tone for 3 minutes Followed by the voice message A tornado is approaching Tuscola Seek shelter NOW Will be repeated a second time o C4 Attention The emergency situation is no longer a threat This is the All Clear To use the pre programmed tones and messages press the appropriate button then press the SEND button If you monitor 158 940 with a separate radio will not be heard on the base radio you will hear tones for each instruction the encoder transmits to the sirens Be patient If you do not hear the tones the system was not activated Push the RESET button and start over For Public Address announcements and or warning tones for other disaster situations press the Warning Tones button and select the desired tone by using the scroll buttons Press the All button and the Send button Wait for the siren to sound the desired amount of times and then press the Rotating Direction button and select a direction to transmit the voice message Press the All button and Send button Wait 15 seconds for the siren to rotate to that direction Press the Warning Tones button and select Public Address P A by using the scroll buttons Press the All button and the Send button Then use the Encoder mic to give the public announcement Do this for each
15. The following forms will be made available to members of the Tuscola Fire Department Upon completion these forms will be sealed in an individual envelope for that firefighter and retained in confidence by the Tuscola Fire Department until that firefighter s death occurs Funeral Coordination Checklists Survivor Information Form Confidential Information Form TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 200 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief Budget and Expenditures The budget is the responsibility of the Chief If you have suggestions submit them in writing for consideration All expenditures should be cleared through the Chief before purchase TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 201 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated 4 22 99 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief CHIEF assis CHIEF SAFETY HAZMAT OFFICER CARTAN CHIEF ENGINEER LIEUTENANTS TRAINING OFFICER COORDINATORS ENGINEERS FIREFIGHTERS SQUADS COMMAND STRUCTURE n the absence of the Chief the Assistant Chief is in command In the absence of both the Chief and the Assistant Chief the Captain is in command followed by the 1 2 3 and 4 Lieutenant the Chief Engineer Rescue Coordinator and the EMS Coordinator The first arriving officer is the incident commander until he personally transfers command to a ranking officer First arriving officer should initiate firefighting and or rescue proc
16. and extension indicators Avoid use in high winds i e 25 m p h or more Avoid uncertain outrigger ground support like sod Do not operate ladder with people on it unless an extreme emergency Do no move the truck without retracting and bedding the ladder and outriggers Operators should not leave the turntable while in operation and should have a spotter if possible Do no spot other apparatus directly behind the truck ground ladder removal The only time there should ever be firefighters on the ladder is for access to objectives like a roof or window for ventilation or rescue etc and for needed direction of the water tower Otherwise no one should be on the ladder WATER TOWER USE Do not make sudden changes or shut downs in supply pressures When water tower operations are completed be sure to open the WATER TOWER DRAIN before retracting the ladder The operator should always be aware of conditions at the top of the ladder especially when it is manned and be ready to move the ladder and the man at the top out of harms way if it becomes necessary The man at the top is the operator s responsibility The firefighter at the top of the ladder during water tower operations is there for only one reason to see where the stream should be directed Therefore if visibility is reduced to the point he can no longer see or his eyes are not needed he should not be up there The firefighter at the top of the ladder can comm
17. and list the equipment back in service TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 412 Effective Date 01 06 97 Updated 04 22 10 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief GAS ODOR PURPOSE Standardize responses for reports of a gas odor inside or outside of a structure PROCEDURE On the receipt of an alarm for a gas odor Call dispatch and request the gas utility company AMEREN CILCO Fire department personnel respond to the scene Assigned apparatus engineers report to the appropriate stations to pick up apparatus per the standard operating procedures which apply The following are the standard assignments Arriving firefighters on the scene don personal protective equipment appropriate for the incident found Be careful to limit ignition sources while approaching the scene First arriving officer shall assume command of the scene and direct activities as per standard operating procedures after completing an appropriate size up Additional duties may include o Deviations from standard operations as necessary o Direct incoming apparatus as to position and function on the fire ground o Use 4 gas meter to check for flammable vapors and CO or if not Assign duties as required o Pass command to ranking officer on his her arrival as appropriate First in engine position in front of the address before the reported location do not over commit Outside A Structure This position may be back farther from the reported location
18. charge should call dispatch and request a mutual aid stand by or move up and or additional help on scene o When making these decisions the officer in charge should consider all aspects of the operation i e the distance from the city estimated duration of the operation weather conditions how many personnel are needed or will be needed and equipment needs Fire Command 1 Two Engines Rescue 95 respond One engine should remain in the city MUTUAL AID FIRE CALLS All personnel report to South Station The officer in charge should assign an engine company to remain in the city Officer in charge should make sure that he has coverage for fire and rescue in the city All other personnel can then respond to the mutual aid call On the weekend the duty squad is responsible for the call Fire Command 1 Two Engines Rescue 95 Truck 99 and Ladder 96 if required Mutual aid department may request less MUTUAL AID RESCUE and HAZ MAT CALLS Vehicle Accident Rescue Call Fire Command 1 Engine 93 and Rescue 95 respond Personnel respond to the scene all vehicle rescue Calls are potentially a Haz Mat and car fire call Technical Rescue confined space rope trench collapse etc respond the same as MUTUAL AID FIRE CALLS above Haz Mat respond the same as MUTUAL AID FIRE CALLS above EQUISTAR FIRE CALLS See Equistar S O P TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 401 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated 04 09 99 6 29 06 5
19. collapsed portion of the trench possibly from both ends This can be accomplished using an approved shoring system i e pneumatic hydraulic timber Secure all unsecured utilities pipe or any other obstruction in the trench Begin dirt removal operating from a safe zone buckets small shovels by hand Continue extending the safe zone into collapse zone Rescuers shall remain in the safe zone while removing the dirt from the collapsed zone Uncover victim to below the diaphragm Begin patient assessment if possible ABCs Begin ventilation if possible Initiate C Spine precautions Consider removing the victim from danger prior to providing definitive care When the soil around the patient is completely removed the patient should be packaged into the appropriate medical device for the situation such as a Miller Half Splint KED backboard C collar stokes basket splints etc and removed to awaiting EMS personnel Remove the victim from the trench vertical haul horizontal haul Remove tools and equipment from trench If there has been a fatality you may consider leaving tools and equipment in place for investigative purposes Remove trench shoring system last in first out Note Under no circumstances shall any aspect of safety be compromised to increase the speed of the operation TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0O P 415 Effective Date 3 5 09 Updated 4 8 2010 Reviewed 2013 Approved __ Steve L Hettinge
20. consists of three distinct detection units The instrument is designed to monitor areas for oxygen deficiency as well as for carbon monoxide and or combustible gases o The combustible gas detection sensor has a range of 0 100 of the lower explosive limit LEL calibrated on Pentane o The oxygen sensor a range of 0 25 o The carbon monoxide sensor a range of 0 500 PPM Each indicator has its own alarm descriptor but they share a common horn o The combustible gas indicator alarms at 25 LEL o The oxygen indicator alarms when the oxygen level drops to 19 5 or increases above 22 o Carbon monoxide indicator alarms when the concentration reaches 35 PPM o The combustible gas and carbon monoxide zero adjustment knobs and the oxygen calibration knob are mounted on the instrument face panel Note The knobs are clutch type to avoid unintentional change of settings o Model 360 can be used as a semi continuous monitor A full battery charge gives 8 10 hours of continuous monitoring Note A BATT indicator is activated when the battery pack s charge is approaching its lowest usable state OPERATION Turn the switch on to manual before attempting a measurement The combustible and toxic changes should be zeroed and the oxygen portion calibrated to 20 8 in fresh air o First turn the main switch to manual and push the select button to display each item oxygen toxic and LEL o Oxygen Turn calibration knob to display 20 8
21. direction desired Talk slowly and precisely NOTE Any radio transmitting on 158 940 while the sirens are in the P A mode will be broadcast over the P A To cancel any tone or other command sent to the sirens press the Warning Tone button select cancel press the All button and the Send button The Reset button is for resetting the encoder ONLY It does not cancel instructions sent to the sirens Individual Siren Addresses for single siren operation North Siren 1001 Middle Siren 1003 South Siren 1002 TESTING Testing of the sirens will be done according to Illinois state law the first Tuesday of each month at 10 00 a m or during disaster training exercises TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 417 Effective Date July 21 2010 Updated 5 6 13 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief CABOT RESPONSE CABOT ALARM PROCESS Fire spill or vapor cloud is observed on site On site Emergency Number x2222 253 5722 is called or radio communication initiated Control room sounds site emergency alarm Evacuation or Shelter In Place Cabot ERT EMS and or Haz Mat is paged on site response Cabot off site response if needed Confined Space Rescue needed Tuscola Fire Department is paged as needed PERSONNEL RESPONSE All personnel should report to South Station Make a double roster of men responding o One for Tuscola o One for Cabot representative at the main gate upon arrival Ride on apparatus if possib
22. ease the stress on interior crews Ladder truck is positioned for upper story or roof access or equipment utilization as necessary Additional roof top vertical ventilation is initiated if conditions warrant Second in engine provides an appropriate minimum 250 G P M water supply to the first in attack engine Rescue truck is positioned to provide support services such as SCBA servicing tool utilization and rehabilitation After the fire has been knocked down a secondary search of the fire area building is performed Salvage and overhaul operations are performed Fire cause and origin assessment is performed and findings are documented Apparatus and equipment are readied and placed back into service Building is secured and turned over to the owner or occupant and the incident is terminated TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 409 Effective Date 01 06 97 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE Including Multi Residential and Institutional Structures PURPOSE Standardize operation for the first 15 to 30 minutes of fire suppression activities PROCEDURE First arriving firefighters shall don all appropriate fire fighting protective clothing and begin gathering information as to the situation presented size up o Gather information such as building layout exits size construction and building contents and number of occupants Additionally persons endangered
23. eliminate ignition sources and exhaust fumes from complicating the rescue Engines for pumping needed hose lines are to be at least 100 to 150 feet from the entrance SIZE UP The incident commander will need to determine the need for additional resources as soon as possible These additional resources could include 1 Additional fire companies Ambulances Hazardous Material Team Quantum Cabot Public works equipment and personnel Specialized equipment Heavy equipment J L Allen Construction Hunt Excavating Doug Dietrich Willis Little Excavating OV O Personnel shall not enter a Confined Space until a size up has been completed and sufficient resources are available to assure the safety of the rescuers The following information should be obtained as part of the size up process 1 Is there an entry permit system in place 2 Was the entry system being used 3 Number and location of victims 4 Type of injury traumatic electrocution asphyxiation poisoning 5 The time the victim s entered the space 6 What type of Confined Space is involved 7 What type of product has been in the space 8 Has the space been ventilated 9 Has all electrical or mechanical equipment been locked out 10 Have all liquid or gas valves been blocked out AIR MONITORING The atmosphere of all Confined Spaces shall be considered explosive toxic and oxygen deficient until proven safe by air monitoring All Confined Spaces shall be mon
24. ignition sources including electrical arcs static charges and heat sources Disconnect or turn off ignition and battery of vehicles involved Limit portable lights and radios to safe type within the areas having any flammable odor present Provide fire suppression protections using a minimum of one 10 pound dry chemical fire extinguisher pin pulled One person shall be assigned only this duty Additionally one 1 3 4 inch attack line may also be charged and manned Attempt to eliminate any flammable fuel flows or spills using plugging or dying procedures Crib or shore vehicle to eliminate motion including rolling by cribbing in three places and blocking rear wheels Gain initial access to the patient s via opening doors or windows and position an emergency worker with the patient for reassurance medical assessment and extrication evaluation Develop and implement a plan for disentanglement Cover occupants within the vehicle using a flame resistant blanket if conditions warrant This also includes the rescue worker within the vehicle Complete the disentanglement process and assist removing the patient to emergency medical personnel Open all compartment spaces to eliminate any possibility of fire or additional occupants missed in the initial size up Secure all equipment and place apparatus back into service Turn vehicle over to the owner occupant police department or towing operator charged with the vehicle Terminate the incident
25. manner that protects human life and the environment PROCEDURE Responding personnel shall perform the following procedures when responding to incidents involving hazardous materials Arriving firefighters on scene shall don personal protective equipment appropriate for the incident found Size up the scene and redirect traffic as appropriate until the arrival of police personnel SPILLS Personnel shall use safe procedures when responding to a reported Hazardous Material spill NOTE Most chemicals have more than one hazardous property example a flammable liquid may also be a corrosive or a poison o Respond from upwind and uphill o Spot apparatus in a safe location o Wear full turnout gear or other personal protective clothing with SCBA o Use MSA meters M 2 260 or 360 to monitor for flammable vapors o Shut off if possible any power sources and or ignition source on the transport vehicle and any other vehicles involved and at the facility o Request additional units Mutual Aid if the situation indicates The size of the spill or leak shall determine the appropriate action NOTE The size of the spill is relative to the physical and chemical properties of the product terrain occupancy and location 200 square feet is an approximation o If the spill is small less than 200 square feet oil dry or other type absorbent can be spread then require the spiller to have the absorbent and the material picked up o Ifthe spill
26. mistake Command Structure Chief Steve Hettinger Asst Chief safety amp Haz Matt Officer George Wineland First Lt Kevin Endres Second Lt Training Officer Chip Haake Third Lt Rescue Officer Brian Moody Fourth Lt Mark Maxey Fifth Lt Bill Hemmer Chief Engineer Jim Nees E M S Officer Joe Victor Chaplain Joe Carter Fire Phone 911 and 253 2341 South Fire Station 253 4631 non emergency 2341 is the combination to the station man way doors 23410 is the code for all of the overhead doors Assignment Read Chapters 1 2 3 ll PPE TOOLS amp APPLIANCES Identification and location Pike Pole 3 sizes Hydraulic Jack D handle shovel Come a long chain amp cable Hydrant Wrench Air Bags Spanner Wrench Air Chisel Pick head Axe Cutting Torch Flat head Axe Chains amp Frame Hooks Pry Axe Back Boards Crow Bar Oxygen Unit Pry Bar Cribbing Halligan Tool Blankets Roof Saws Rescue Harnesses Smoke Ejectors Stokes Basket Ladders Small Hand Tools Boxes Hand Lights Hose Brass Hose Rope Tool Hose Clamp S C B A Hose Ramp Fire Extinguishers Hose Roller Rope Hose Jacket Hacksaws Wye Bolt Cutters Siamese Chain Saw Hydraulic Rescue Tools Nozzles Kinman Combination Tool Fog Rams Solid Stream Hand Spreaders Hand Cutter American Tools Spreader Cutter Ram Power Unit Master Stream Water Curtain Foam Hose Couplings M
27. of emergency warning systems on all fire department apparatus Emergency status is defined as the use of emergency red lights and or sirens UNKNOWN REPORTS OF POSSIBLE FIRE First to arrive Engine shall respond in an emergency status all other apparatus shall respond in a non emergency status as per S O P 400 In the event of reported possible person s endangered all appropriate apparatus shall respond in an emergency status REPORTED VEHICLE FIRES First to arrive Engine and Rescue shall respond in an emergency status all other apparatus shall respond in a non emergency status The apparatus responding shall be guided by S O P 400 GRASS OR BRUSH FIRES First to arrive Engine shall respond in an emergency status all other apparatus shall respond in a non emergency status If information indicates there is a potential for extension to a dwelling or abnormal climactic conditions high winds or dry conditions all apparatus responding may respond in an emergency status The apparatus responding shall be guided by S O P 400 REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRES All first alarm apparatus assigned per S O P 400 shall respond in an emergency status when the report of fire is received by other than an automatic alarm All additional apparatus responding shall respond in a non emergency status until instructed otherwise AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS RESIDENTIAL First to arrive Engine and Rescue shall respond in an emergency status other apparatus p
28. of the Department o Prepare an accounting each year of the above for the purpose of payroll Oversee the department s computers and software database EMS COORDINATOR Coordinate all EMT s and First Responders in all EMS activities of the department and maintenance of all EMS equipment Create and administer in coordination with the department s training officer an EMS training program Coordinate the Tuscola Fire Dept affiliation with Carle and Arrow Ambulance Assist with administering the Respiratory Protection RESCUE OFFICER Coordinate all aspects of rescue for the department including maintenance of rescue equipment coordinate with the equipment officer for gasoline operated equipment Create and administer in coordination with the departments training officer a rescue training program Coordinate the Tuscola Fire Dept relationship with industry in the area and their confined space rescue programs FIREFIGHTERS Firefighters should carry out duties and tasks assigned by their Squad Officer Officers should enlist their squad members the Chief Engineer his engineers to help carry out their duties and responsibilities All firefighters that are first responders are responsible for completing an EMS report if they make FIRST contact with a patient FIRE HOUSE NORTH amp SOUTH STATIONS Clean up is by assigned monthly according to S O P 202 TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 300 Effective Da
29. placed in service to supplement and or back up protect means of egress the first line or protect residents in place Utilities including gas service and electric service are discontinued from the fire building with approval of the incident commander OSO O NO Rapid usually natural vertical or horizontal ventilation is performed to ease the stress on interior crews when possible Ladder truck is positioned for upper story or roof access or equipment utilization as necessary Additional ventilation is initiated if conditions warrant Second in Engine provides additional attack operations or maximum water supply to the first in Engine Rescue truck is positioned to provide support services such as SCBA servicing tool utilization and rehabilitation After the fire has been knocked down a secondary search of the fire area building is performed Salvage and overhaul operations are performed Fire cause and origin assessment is performed and findings are documented Apparatus and equipment are readied and placed back into service Building is secured and turned over to the owner or occupant and the incident is terminated TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 410 Effective Date 01 06 97 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief VEHICLE FIRE PURPOSE Standardize responses for reported vehicle fires PROCEDURE On the receipt of an alarm for a vehicle fire Fire department personnel respond to the scene Assi
30. scene Assigned apparatus engineers report to the appropriate stations to pick up apparatus per the standard operating procedures which apply The following are the standard assignments O O Arriving firefighters on the scene don personal protective equipment appropriate for the incident found First arriving officer shall assume command of the scene and direct activities as per standard operating procedures after completing an appropriate size up Additional duties may include 1 Deviations from standard operations as necessary 2 Direct incoming apparatus as to position and function on the fire ground 3 Assign duties as required 4 Pass command to ranking officer on his her arrival as appropriate First in engine position in front of the reported location but not over committing Outside a Structure This position may be just before the reported location Within a Structure Position in front of the reported location while providing room for ladder truck placement Redirected assignments may include Outside a Structure 1 Setup in front of another address 2 Repositioning to the rear of the location Within a Structure O 1 Responding to the rear of the location 2 Position and provide minimum on 1 3 4 inch attack line Second in engine stage at least one block before the fire location and await assignment Possible assignment may include 1 Provide a minimum 250 G P M water supply for the first in engine 2 Mo
31. should be re filled and placed back on the apparatus in the ready position This information should be recorded using the SCBA Inspection Log attached All SCBA Bottles will be required to be hydrostatically tested Test dates are to be recorded using the SCBA Bottle Test form attached Note All SCBA cylinders require periodic hydrostatic testing as required by 49 CFR 180 205 The frequency of the maintenance depends upon the cylinder material Ale Steel cylinders should be tested every five years They have an indefinite service life until they fail a hydro test Aluminum cylinders not including hoop wrapped should be tested every five years They have an indefinite service life until they fail a hydro test Hoop wrapped cylinders should be tested every three years Hoop wrapped cylinders have a 15 year service life Fully wrapped fiberglass cylinders should be tested every three years They have a 15 year service life Fully wrapped Kevlar cylinders should be tested every three years They have a 15 year service life Fully wrapped carbon fiber cylinders should be tested every five years They have a 15 year service life SCBA Cylinders should not be recharged if the hydrostatic test date on them stamped or labeled is not current If an SCBA cylinder is found to be out of hydrostatic test date the bottle will be immediately taken out of service and the officer in charge will be notified PROCEDURE SCBA
32. shoulders of the dress coat should bear the TFD patch Badge collar rank insignia and name bar shall be displayed on the coat in the same manner as the shirt Note Long sleeve shirt is always worn with a tie CLASS B All parts of the uniform described above with a short sleeve shirt open collar white T shirt and no tie Note Short sleeve shirt is never worn with a tie TUSCOLA FIRE DEPT S O P 105 Effective Date 1 5 04 Update Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief FIREFIGHTER DEATH FUNERAL PURPOSE To establish procedures that will ensure proper support and care for a firefighter s family after the death of a member of the Tuscola Fire Department To ensure that proper honors are rendered to the deceased firefighter CLASSIFICATIONS Class Service for an active member of the Tuscola Fire Department Class Il Service for a retiree of the Tuscola Fire Department NOTIFICATION Class Active Members If the death is a line of duty death the incident commander on duty at the time of the incident is responsible for contacting fire chief and chaplain In the case of an off duty death any department member that has knowledge of a fellow firefighter death is encouraged to notify the department through the chief or chaplain Class I Retiree The fire chief or chaplain will contact the family upon knowledge of a deceased retiree in offering department services OFFICICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
33. type location weather conditions available resources etc and formulate a plan of action Place equipment and resources to protect lives and property while minimizing risk to personnel Consider the following order of priority o Rescue or protect fire victims above the fire first then rooms next to the fire on the same floor etc Confinement of fire interior and exterior exposures Ventilation natural or forced vertical or horizontal Extinguishment knock down fire Salvage protection of property by removal from danger area covering or cleaning protect lives and property o Overhaul finding and extinguishment of hidden fire O O 0 0 Implement the plan formulated based on the information obtained in the size up Adjust the plan as necessary when conditions indicate an unfavorable outcome or when information warrants a change Minimum 1 inch attack line taken through the front door of the residence providing protection to stairways and hallways while a primary search for trapped occupants and fire location is being made Line is repositioned to attack the fire when located A second minimum 1 inch attack line is placed in service to supplement and or back up protect means of egress the first line Utilities including gas service and electric service are discontinued from the fire building with approval of the incident commander Rapid usually natural vertical or horizontal ventilation is performed to
34. with Illinois concealed carry laws and provide guidance when patients or victims are found with a concealed carry firearm on their person while providing a safe environment for personnel patients family members and members of the public SCENE SAFETY Scene safety remains the top priority for responders If the responders feel that there is a valid life threat to themselves then Law Enforcement should be notified and responders should stage in a safe area until the scene is deemed safe by Law Enforcement TRAINING Tuscola Fire Department will provide all TFD personnel with appropriate firearm awareness training and basic firearm safety and handling instructions Any personnel not having had the appropriate training should not handle firearms at a scene PROCEDURE Response Guideline o TFD responders who are licensed to carry a concealed firearm and are doing so at the time of a call should secure their firearm either at home or in their personal vehicle prior to entering the station apparatus or scene o If you find a firearm during a call immediately notify your supervising officer and Incident Command o If possible Law enforcement should be utilized FIRST to secure firearms found on patients and victims TFD responders should make every attempt within reason to NOT handle or transport any firearms If patient condition and safety concerns allow the patient himself should secure the firearm at home or in their p
35. 3 Effective Date 02 16 95 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief REPORTS OF INJURY PURPOSE The purpose of the accident report forms and the officer s investigation of the accident is to provide the Chief of the department and the Safety Officer with a permanent record of all facts concerning accidents injuries and occupational diseases of members of the Tuscola Fire Department PROCEDURE Such information is necessary and useful as aid in o The preparation of compensation claims and other forms required by the compensation insurance carriers or government agencies The prevention of accidents by providing the necessary data o Isolate causes of accidents o Judge the effectiveness of remedial action taken o Disclose areas where adequate supervision and training are lacking o Uncover hazards and unsafe methods or practices o Prepare accident analysis and statistics Note All reports should be made within 24 hours and no more than 48 hours Employee s Report of Injury o The purpose of the Employee s Report of Injury is to get proper medical attention for the employee and for the Chief of the department to see if there is a personal protection and or action that needs to be taken to prevent future accidents o For any injury the Employee s Report of Injury should be filled out no later than 24 hours from the time of injury The injured employee should retain a copy of the Employee s R
36. 5 and Ladder 96 respond in that order STRUCTURE Commercial o All personnel should respond o Fire Command 1 All apparatus ALL CAR FIRE CALLS All personnel should respond Fire Command 1 Engine 93 and Rescue 95 All car fires are potentially a Haz Mat and a rescue call RESCUE CALLS See MUTUAL AID All personnel should respond ALL RESCUE CALLS o Fire Command 1 Engine 93 Rescue 95 CONFINED SPACE TRENCH AND ROPE RESCUE CALLS o Fire Command 1 Engine 93 Rescue 95 and Ladder 96 City Vac Truck for Trench rescue EMS CALLS EMS Medical calls by DAY or NIGHT assignments plus all officers Note apparatus response SOP does not change This will be strictly for EMS Medical calls only If additional help is needed call for a second alarm If it involves rescue and or fire all personnel should respond on the first alarm o Second Alarm All personnel and apparatus according to SOPs respond regardless of the type of call HAZ MAT See MUTUAL AID All personnel should respond Fire Command 1 Rescue 95 Engine 93 OUTSIDE THE CITY FIRE CALLS All personnel should respond and the officer in charge should determine how best to provide coverage to protect the city o During the response at the scene and during operations the officer in charge should decide who can be spared and send at least one engine company back to the city as soon as possible o If the operation cannot spare personnel the officer in
37. 6 13 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief EQUISTAR RESPONSE EQUISTAR ALARM PROCESS Fire is seen Security gate is called Security sounds fire alarm Supplemental crew is paged On call 7 days per week Tuscola Fire Dept is paged PERSONNEL RESPONSE All personnel should report to South Station Make a double roster of men responding o One for Tuscola o One for Equistar Security gate upon arrival Ride on apparatus if possible or car pool Once at Equistar STAY WITH THE APPARATUS f driving yourself park in parking lot NOT ALONG THE DRIVEWAY Then report to Center Gate and get on the roster Note weather conditions wind direction storms etc EQUIPMENT RESPONSE Engine 93 Rescue 95 Truck 99 Ladder 96 Notes Engine 92 should remain in town Engine 93 have a gate key card Officer in charge This is an out of the city call and provisions for covering the city should be made per SOP 400 If dispatched we will be escorted from the Center Gate SEE ATTACHMENTS TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 402 Effective Date 03 04 96 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief USE OF VEHICLE EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND SIRENS PURPOSE To Minimize risk of injury to fire department personnel and the public while reducing the risk of damage to fire department vehicles PROCEDURE The apparatus operator Engineer shall follow the following criteria for use
38. 8 Turn the master switch electric throttle switch and light switch on 9 To unfold and position booms unfold upper boom approximately 15 degrees then raise lower boom clear of the boom support The booms may then be unfolded raised or rotated in any sequence to position them into a work position which will be dictated by the job and work area CAUTION Always meter the controls by moving the control handle slowly and smoothly until the desired function starts to move akWND O Water Tower Operation 1 Set the nozzle flow control to maximum flow position before water is released through the Squrt booms 2 Assuming a water supply has been established open the 3 gate valves at the rear panel CAUTION Water will now flow to the nozzle therefore be sure the nozzle is pointed in a safe direction 3 Observe the pressure gauge and adjust the flow control for the best possible straight stream and a pressure of around 125 p s i Note The nozzle is remotely adjustable to any flow between 300 GPM and 1000 GPM a Adjust the flow control slowly and a little at a time observing the pressure gauge so as not to exceed maximum working pressure of 200 p s i b Maximum and minimum flows pressures and heights of boom figures are on the operators panel but the operator can as a general rule of thumb obtain an efficient stream at spray flow and boom elevation by maintaining an inlet pressure of 120 130 p s i This can of cou
39. Fire Department with the capability to test the environment of an area for toxicity and contamination The benefits to be derived by the use of this tester are limited only by the variety of detector tubes kept on hand Drager Tubes o Dragger Tubes have a shelf life of two years o The tubes have a measure scale of either 1 PPM Parts Per Million 2 MG L Milligrams Per Liter 3 VOL Percentage of Volume o Dispose of contaminated tubes following the manufacturer s recommendations Drager Bellows Pump o The pump is made of neoprene and opens automatically after compressing the bellows o The limit chain allows the operator to observe when one pump stroke is complete Note Newer models which have a counter should be set on 0 before beginning the contamination check o The bellows pump supplies a volume of 100 cm Inspection Operations o Inspect the bellows pump for leakage Place an unopened detector tube in the detector Squeeze the bellows If the bellows does not expand the chain is not taut the pump does not leak o Select the proper gas tube to be used o Be aware that each tube indicated by the n denotes the number of strokes to be taken for each test Example n 10 pump the bellows 10 times o Break off the tips of the Drager tube Use the break off eyelet on the break off husk o Insert the Drager tube in the pump so that the arrow on the tube points toward the pump The tube should fit sec
40. HONE NUMBERS SEE CURRENT ROSTER EXAMPLE ATTACHED TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 103 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated 5 15 06 07 07 08 11 21 08 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING EQUIPMENT PPE PURPOSE To establish the proper use and care of PPE and to insure the safety of personnel at all times PROCEDURE All department personnel will be issued Radio pager Helmet Safety glasses Nomex hood SCBA mask Gloves Bunker pants and coat Coveralls ANSI 107 Class II Safety Vest Boots Flashlight Equipment on the apparatus SCBA SABA Confined Space and Rope rescue helmets EMS PPE Haz Mat level A B and C PPE and equipment Thermal Imaging Camera High voltage electrical PPE Each member is responsible for taking care of issued equipment On the fire ground and during all training appropriate level of PPE for the type of incident and your assigned location should be utilized at all times f uncertain the next higher level of PPE should be chosen The minimum PPE on ANY call will be bunker gear OR coveralls and on the roadway ANSI 107 Class Il_ Safety Vest Exception 1 At the discretion of an officer some parts of the PPE may be removed for certain operations If uncertain the next higher level of PPE should be chosen Exception 2 ANSI vests do not need to be worn a When required to don structural PPE and SCBA to wo
41. ICATIONS Operating or acting without authority or in an unauthorized location Failure to warn secures or assure clear Operating or acting at unsafe speed Removing safety devices or making them inoperative Using defective machinery equipment tools materials or vehicles Using machinery equipment tools materials or vehicles unsafely Failure to use approved protective equipment Failure to use equipment provided or required for job Improper loading placing or mixing Improper lifting or carrying including insecure grip Climbing reaching stretching or otherwise taking unsafe bodily position Adjusting clearing jams cleaning machinery in motion Distracting teasing horseplay Poor housekeeping by injured employee Placing hands or feet in unsafe position with respect to machinery or objects being handled UNSAFE CONDITIONS Improperly or inadequately guarded Unguarded Defective machines equipment tools materials or vehicles Design construction or prescribed work method unsafe Improper illumination Improper ventilation Improper dress or apparel Poor housekeeping by person other than injured employee Congested area Necessary equipment or safety devices needed for job not immediately available TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE S REPORT OF INJURY PART Injury Date Name of Injured Location Age Social Security Number Birth Date Date on Department Witness or Person Notified of Injury Date of A
42. IRE CAUSE AND DETERMINATION e Definitions e Explanation e Tools pike pole axes Halligan tool e Searching for hidden fire You don t want to have to come back o Sight o Touch o Sound e Be careful The building has already been weakened by fire e Loss control o When moving large things outside remember these are peoples belongings and property Treat them as if they were your own e Evidence Protection o KEEP EVIDENCE WHERE IT IS FOUND o Don t move anything unnecessarily until an officer instructs you otherwise o All Firefighters have the responsibility of determining fire cause o Determination is made by Preserving evidence Proper use of fire streams Being observant Report anything you think might be significant to an officer immediately e Conduct and Statements at the scene o DO NOT MAKE STATEMENTS OF ACCUSATION PERSONAL OPINION OR PROBABLE CAUSE BECAUSE SOMEONE IS ALWAYS LISTENING Assignment Read Chapter 20 RESCUE e Vehicle extrication o Use old car and show each operation Stabilization with cribbing Glass removal Battery cable cut Door removal Dash roll Dash raise Seat pull push Operation of air bags Air chisel Assignment Read Chapter 16 ENGINE PUMPER OPERATIONS e Driving safety o Drive defensively o Red lights and siren do not give you the right of way o When in POV using Blue Light ALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS MUST BE OBSERVED e Pumping procedures o Demonstrate and practice t
43. MS certified personnel should provide support At the scene personnel not directly involved in treatment of the patient or support of ambulance personnel treating the patient should stage at the fire apparatus for possible assignment and support Ambulance personnel will frequently request TFD to drive the ambulance so that both ambulance personnel are available for patient care and may even request additional help for patient care If you respond to the call you should be prepared to assist if given either of these assignments When the ambulance service does request TFD personnel to drive and assist with patient care the TFD officer in charge should promptly assign personnel to the task TFD personnel should then take direction from the ambulance personnel and return to Tuscola with them Personal Protective Equipment for Responding to EMS calls O O O O O Helmet with face shield or safety glasses Bunker coat or coveralls Bunker pants or coveralls Latex gloves Boots DOUGLAS COUNTY FIREFIGHTER S ASSOCIATION MUTUAL AID STANDARD OPERTAING GUIDELINE 101 Mutual Aid Operations Approved January 12 1998 Revised and Approved April 10 2006 Reviewed 2013 DCFA president Steve L Hettinger Purpose To outline guidelines for mutual aid response among the parties to the Douglas County Firefighter s Association DCFA Mutual Aid agreement This outline will help facilitate a safe efficient and effective use of the m
44. NTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE PURPOSE Standardize operations for the first 15 to 30 minutes of fire suppression activities PROCEDURE First arriving firefighters shall don all appropriate fire fighting protective clothing and begin gathering information as to the situation presented size up o Gather information such as building layout exits size and construction Additionally persons endangered exposures weather conditions etc First arriving officer shall assume command of the scene and direct activities as per standard operating procedures after completing an appropriate size up Consider the following o Deviations to standard operations may occur o Direct incoming apparatus as to position and function on the fire scene o Assign duties as required o Pass command to ranking officer on his her arrival as appropriate First arriving engine shall take a position in the front side closest to the fire location of the building leaving enough room for aerial apparatus placement o Place apparatus as per apparatus operating SOP o Establish fire flows from apparatus booster tank Provide an initial 13 4 inch attach line for interior operations and one additional for backup or exposure protection o Additional hand lines may be requested Second arriving engine shall stage outside of the fire block and prepare for assignment as directed Assignments may include o Provide a 250 G P M minimum water supply to the first arri
45. RCES Location PPM L First reading just inside the front door If that reading is 70 PPM or higher don SCBA before entering the building L Room Specify in Location L Room Specify in Location L Other Location Specify in Location C Other Location Specify in Location L Chimneys and Flues faulty disconnected downdrafts E Furnace heat exchanger gas burner amp pilot flue L Hot Water Heater heat exchanger gas burner amp pilot flue E Dryer heat exchanger gas burner amp pilot flue L Gas Refrigerator heat exchanger gas burner amp pilot L Kitchen Stove unventea L Wood or gas burning fireplace or stove L Barbecue Grill outside on decks and patios L Candles L Space Heaters may be unvented L Garage amp vehicle exhaust consider vehicles in the drive with garage door open and wind forcing exhaust into the structure L Any of these sources in an attached adjoining structure or apartment Notes lf CO is found move occupants to a safe location record readings and refer to the CO SOP TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 416 Effective Date 03 09 00 Updated 4 16 06 5 29 09 4 17 12 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIRENS PURPOSE To develop policies guidelines and procedures for activating the emergency notification sirens storm spotter activities dispatch control and scope for use of the emergency notification system SCOPE The eme
46. Retired Members The following list of items will be provided only upon request of the family Prior to Services Service of Department of Chaplain available to family Arrangement of Pall Bearers in Class A uniforms Arrangement of Police or Fire Escort for processional to cemetery Chapel Church Service Honor Guard at Casket Color Guard at service Uniformed Personnel at service Uniformed Personnel to serve as Pall Bearers Pipers and Drum Corps at service Arrange for flower arrangement from TFD to be sent to the funeral home Graveside Service Services of Department Chaplain Available Department Honors Ceremony Flag folding and presentation Pipers and Drum Corps GUIDELINES FOR THE FUNERAL MEMORIAL SERVICE Class Active Member amp Class II Retired Member All available department personnel will attend in full class A uniform All department members will wear a black band over their badges from the time the death is announced until 24 hours after finish of service and up to one week after death All department flags will fly at half staff from the time the death is announced until 24 hours after the finish of service and up to one week after death All uniformed personnel will remain covered wearing hat while outdoors except during prayers and uncovered indoors All Honor Guard members will be covered wearing hat at all times during their performance of their duties
47. SAFETY OFFICER Creating and administering a safety program for the Tuscola Fire Dept All aspects of the safety program as indicated in S O P 300 s Coordinate with other officers and their areas of responsibility Administer with the assistance of the SCBA officer and the EMS officer the department s Respiratory Protection program Responsible for processing all injury reports and transmitting those to the city Clerk and follow up monitoring of injured employee CHIEF ENGINEER Maintenance of all department apparatus to insure that all apparatus is in good working order ready to respond to emergency situations at all times and all aspects of apparatus maintenance according to S O P 600 s Maintenance and testing of all hose according to S O P 505 Provide annual pump tests and semi annual aerial test Training in conjunction with the training officer and coordination of all engineers of the department CAPTAIN Maintain all radio equipment of the department pagers batteries mobiles portables encoders antennas outdoor warning siren system Coordinate radio maintenance program to insure all radio equipment is in good working order at all times Update frequencies and programming of radios as needed to insure adequate communications Insure that all required radio licenses are obtained and maintained TRAINING OFFICER Creating and administering a training program for the departm
48. Seating will be reserved such that the family is nearest the casket followed by the Pall Bearers the department officers followed by all other members of the Tuscola Fire Department Following that will be all visiting uniformed firefighters and friends of the deceased GUIDELINES FOR PROCESSIONAL TO AND ASSEMBLY AT GRAVESITE Class Active members Vehicular Procession It is the responsibility of the Department Chief or Chaplain to ensure that the order for the vehicular processional is appropriate as follows and that the Piper Bugler and Color Guard are standing by the cemetery Lead Car provided by the funeral home containing appropriate Clergy and Department Chaplain Apparatus Funeral Coach engine may be used in place of funeral coach with Pall Bearers riding in apparatus or immediately following family in one vehicle if funeral coach Car or Limousine with Immediate Family Fire Chief Car followed by officer cars and dignitary cars Additional Home Department Apparatus Visiting Department Apparatus All other Home Department Personnel in personal vehicles All other visiting Department Personnel in personal vehicles All other Miscellaneous Vehicles Assembly at Graveside Two crossed Aerial Ladders with a draped flag will be at the entrance to the cemetery if possible or other location in route so that the entire processional goes underneath them while entering the cemetery The Piper and Bugler will
49. TRATEGIC PROCESS Gather information as to incident type location weather conditions available resources etc and formulate a plan of action Place equipment and resources to protect lives and property while minimizing risk to personnel Consider the following order of priority o Rescue or protect fire victims above the fire first then rooms next to the fire on the same floor etc In Institutional Structures consider protecting residents in place provided the following allow building construction and design fire intensity and residents ability to ambulate Confinement of fire interior and exterior exposures Ventilation natural or forced vertical or horizontal Extinguishment knock down of fire Salvage protection of property by removal from danger area covering or cleaning protect lives and property o Overhaul finding and extinguishment of hidden fire Implement the plan formulated based on the information obtained in the size up Adjust the plan as necessary when conditions indicate an unfavorable outcome or when information warrants a change Minimum 1 3 4 inch or 2 1 2 inch attack line taken through the closest door to provide protection to firefighters while a primary search for trapped occupants and fire location is being made Consider protecting non ambulatory residents in place Line s is are repositioned to attack the fire when located A second minimum 1 3 4 inch of 2 1 2 inch attack line is
50. Terrorism Awareness e Types e Potential Targets o Uofl o Newport Indiana VX Nerve Gas Disposal Facility Terrorism Indicators Clandestine Labs Warfare Agents e Terrorism Agent Detection Assignment Read Chapter 30 Public Education amp Fire Prevention Asst Chief George Wineland in Charge Grade School Presentations Safety Trailer Sparky No talking Engine 94 amp 94 Operations Smoke Detector CO Detector Supply Program Assignment Read Chapter 21 TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 701 Effective Date 2 3 11 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief CADET PROGRAM FOR NEW FIREFIGHTERS PURPOSE e To set forth guidelines by which new personnel are trained and operate within the Tuscola Fire Dept until they complete the departments CADET program DEFINITIONS e Cadet A person who has been approved by the City of Tuscola for employment has filed all required paper work with the city and the department is at least eighteen 18 years of age and is training to become a Tuscola Firefighter e Probation The time spent as a Cadet PROCEDURE e Cadets will be the responsibility of the Training Officer as described in SOP 203 e While on emergency calls for the Tuscola Fire Department Cadets should always be under direct supervision of an officer or at the discretion of an officer a senior FF Further Cadets should only be allowed to perform tasks that they have been trained for prior to
51. Within A Structure Position in front of the address before the reported location Redirected assignments may include o Outside A Structure Set up in front of the reported address Repositioning to the rear of the location o Within A Structure Set up in front of the reported address Repositioning to the rear of the reported location Position and provide minimum one 1 3 4 inch attack line Second in engine stage at least one block before the odor location and await assignment Possible assignments may include o Provide a minimum 250 G P M water supply for the first in engine o Move up and assist on scene personnel o Provide an additional attack position at a different location Rescue truck should stage at least one block before the odor location and await assignment Possible assignments may include o Move up for additional equipment at scene o Move up and provide support services IE SCBA servicing rehabilitation or air monitoring Ladder truck should stage at least one block before the odor location and await assignment Possible assignments may include o Move up to the front of the building for roof or upper floor access o Move up and assist on scene personnel o Move up for additional equipment at scene STRATEGIC PROCESS Gather information as to wind direction and speed Attempt to locate the source of the gas odor Use the 4 gas meter to determine if the atmosphere is explosive and take appropr
52. additional operations frequencies 155 055 IREACH Not to be used for normal fire ground communications except in extreme circumstances May however be used when necessary to ease the amount of traffic on the two previous channels or to talk to other agencies NOTE Some agencies in Douglas County also operate their own private frequencies for paging and fire ground use These may also be used in addition to the frequencies listed above Evacuation Signal The Evacuation signal will be CONTINUOUS BLASTS OF ALL APPARATUS AIR HORNS The Evacuation Signal means that ALL personnel will drop all assignments and all equipment and immediately leave the HOT Zone or Building Collapse Zones THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS OR DEVIATIONS FROM THIS ORDER TO EVACUATE The Evacuation signal may be continued until the IC is assured that all personnel have cleared the HOT Zone and have been accounted for DCMA SOG 101 Mutual Aid Operations pg 4 May Day Signal The May Day signal will be the use of the actual words May Day on the radio or by word of mouth The use of the words May Day over any radio or by any responding personnel designates that there are responders down and rescue response is immediate and necessary As soon as a May Day call is received by the IC all operations should cease and rescue of down personnel will take priority The only exception to this rule would be where in the IC s judgment ceasing an op
53. ads under outriggers any time unit is operated off hard surface concrete etc Do not attempt to move the vehicle with the booms elevated Do not attempt to move the vehicle with the P T O engaged Use care when operating the nozzle flow from maximum to minimum adjustment so as not to exceed the maximum operating pressure of 200 p s i MAINTENANCE According to the Squrt Operations and Service Manual Section II Maintenance TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 700 Effective Date 12 30 92 Updated 02 01 2010 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief INITIAL ORIENTATION AND TRAINING OF NEW FIREFIGHTERS PURPOSE e To give the new firefighters a general knowledge of the fire stations command structure and standards and ethics of the Tuscola Fire Department To begin their training with a general knowledge of fire behavior and extinguishment methods tools and appliances hydrant connections hoses fire suppression communications ladders ventilation forcible entry overhaul S C B A rescue truck operations and hazardous materials TRAINING TEXT Firefighter s Handbook 2 Edition l ORIENTATION e Be loyal to the Fire Department and fellow firefighters We are a family Be interested in and dedicated to the job Be careful what you say and do We are in the public eye Be dependable We are a team Accept criticism No one is perfect If you don t do anything you won t make a
54. ale Shank has lugs Female Swivel amp Smooth Shank Assignment Read Chapter 6 lil S C B A e Explain what SCBA stands for and that they are often referred to as air packs e Toxic atmospheres dictate the use of SCBA to function effectively and or stay alive oxygen deficiency high temperature smoke and toxic gases e SCBA allow us to make aggressive interior attacks and rescue e Two types o Closed circuit re breathers use O2 not air o Open circuit uses air demand and pressure demand o Components Air cylinder e 30 min 4500 psi 45 cu Ft e Steel complete assembly 45 Ibs e Fully wound aluminum fiberglass 33 Ibs e Carbon Fiber 28 lbs Cylinder valve and gauge High pressure hose with low pressure alarm Regulator high pressure to breathable pressure Inhaling creates a vacuum on the diaphragm opening the admission valve Exhaling closes the admission valve and opens the exhalation valve in the face piece e BY PASS VALVE RED Face piece PASS o Donning Coat method Explain demonstrate and practice Over the head method Explain demonstrate and practice o Problem solving DON T PANIC Use red by pass valve If your face piece becomes damaged or is ripped off breathe directly from the regulator Buddy Breathing Shared Mask Shared Regulator Kaminsky o Changing bottles at the fire scene Single Firefighter method Two Firefighter method
55. and shut down the appliance or cause of the CO O TERMINATION If CO readings were indicated on the 4 gas meter during investigation confirm with the Incident Commander that they do not need to be saved and then clear those readings from the meter Report to dispatch findings of the investigation and termination of the call Ventilate the structure until CO readings are normal Make sure the occupants are informed of the cause of the CO and left with a working CO detector If the structure cannot be ventilated and CO readings returned to normal or if the source of the CO cannot be found advise the occupants to leave the structure until HVAC contractor and the Utility can check all gas fired equipment Tuscola Fire Department CO Carbon Monoxide INCIDENT CHECKLIST SFMO Incident Incident Date Time Person completing this checklist OCCUPANTS List L Yes No Are any of the occupants feeling ill C Headache L Fatigue C Nausea L Dizziness LI Confusion Yes JNo_ Do they feel better when away from the structure What were occupants doing prior to the alarm LJYes _JNo_ Did they ventilate the house before arrival of FD L Yes No _ Did they shut off any appliances Which Ones DETECTOR ALARM How did the detector alarm sound C Intermittently L Continuously Age of Detector Look on the back for date yrs Location METER READINGS amp POSSIBLE CO SOU
56. anpower materials and equipment supplied during a mutual aid response helping assure a safe and more positive outcome of such an event Incident Command System e The DCFA through its mutual aid agreement and through adoption by its individual members and municipalities and this Operational SOG has adopted the National Incident Management System NIMS and therefore will use the Incident Command System ICS at all Douglas County Mutual Aid Incidents and expand it as the incident grows If necessary it should transition to Unified Command UC e An Incident Command Center ICC will be established in a location selected by the Incident Commander IC that provides him her with the greatest advantage of overseeing the largest majority of the emergency operation e The ICC will be designated by a green flashing or rotating light that will be positioned high enough to be visible within a reasonable line of sight distance and 360 degrees in all directions e The IC should to remain in the ICC if at all possible and designate other officers of his her choosing to handle Sector or Divisional Operations Communications Liaison Staging Logistics Planning Safety etc e The Douglas County EMA Command Van may be requested by any member to enhance the IC s resources or to establish an Emergency Operations Center EOC e All mutual aid groups should remain in staging until they are given an assignment by the IC or Staging Officer Ever
57. any pumping operation by removing caps and wiping valves dry Open main drain on pump CARE OF HOSE Break couplings drain and roll hose as soon as possible at the fire scene Forcibly bending or dragging can permanently damage frozen hose Carefully gather frozen hose and place on top of apparatus in hose bed to transport to station Booster line permit nozzle to run into booster tank TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 302 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated 01 1 2011 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief INFECTION CONTROL STANDARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PURPOSE To supplement established guidelines procedures and to clarify Tuscola Fire Department Policies concerning infections disease and control with the use of Personal Protective Clothing PROCEDURES Exposure Protection Equipment is to be used as directed or with employee discretion any time there is a potential for exposure to Air Blood borne Pathogens Disposable latex gloves will be worn during any patient contact when the potential exists for contact with blood body fluids or other infectious material All members should carry two pair of disposable gloves in their turnout coats The department is responsible for the supply repair replacement and safe disposal of Infection Control Personal Protective Equipment P P E The Chief Safety Officer will determine proper stock supply levels of P P E both for station and for the respon
58. atus due to ice formation leaking connections etc Beware of the potential for unforeseen building collapse due to snow and ice loading on roofs It may be necessary to utilize vehicle exhaust to thaw frozen nozzles and couplings APPARATUS OPERATIONS Emergency driving and apparatus operations are very hazardous during adverse weather conditions Special precaution should be taken 1 Braking distance may increase three to ten times for both emergency vehicles and other vehicles 2 Fire department personnel may have to maneuver around stalled and or abandoned vehicles along response routes 3 To safely back apparatus it may become necessary to position an additional spotter beside the driver s side of the cab when ice steam or frost obscures the mirrors 4 Precautions a Circulate booster tanks through pump to prevent freezing b When the temperature drops well below freezing inspect all intakes for ice and remove all discharge caps to check for ice between discharge valves and discharge caps c When operating at an incident you may have to cover the cab to protect against heavy ice buildup on the windshield APPARATUS MAINTENANCE Apparatus air tanks should be bled more frequently with the increased condensation of cold weather On return to station use water sparingly to wash down underside of apparatus during very cold near zero weather to avoid frozen steering gears brakes etc Drain all discharge ports after
59. be assembled approximately 100 yards from the gravesite Fire Walk of Honor the members of the home department shall line up on both sides of the path in an organized fashion from the Coach Apparatus to the graveside approximately 10 feet apart with all visiting department firefighters lining up behind the front row of firefighters Once the firefighters are appropriately assembled the Color Guard will line up at the beginning of the Walk of Honor followed by the Clergy and Department Chaplain The casket will be followed in order by the Immediate Family the Fire Chief and Officers and other dignitaries Once the casket reaches the gravesite the firefighters will move from their places in the Walk of Honor to orderly line directly behind or to both sides of the family who are to be seated directly in front of the casket The appropriate Clergy Department Chaplain then should step forward with the graveside message which should include the 23 Psalm and Firefighters prayer depending upon the wishes of the family At the close of the graveside message the Clergy Department Chaplain will then commence with Let us now pray At this time all are expected to remove and order their covers to their sides and bow their heads in respect Once Clergy Department Chaplain has finished his prayer all personnel will recover Honor Guard will remove the flag from the casket and fold it for presentation to the family The flag wil
60. buildings of different types of construction throughout Tuscola and discuss the different types of tactics hazards for each Assignment Read Chapter 13 FORCIBLE ENTRY amp VENTILATION Forcible Entry e Try before you pry e Tools e Safety when using tools e Breaking glass e Watch out for self closing fire doors Assignment Read Chapter 17 Ventilation e Definition e Advantages e Three types of ventilation o Vertical As close to over the fire as possible As high as possible Take tools to ventilate the ceiling as well Cut a large hole 4 x 4 don t cut supporting members Observe wind direction On flat roofs extend ladder at least 3 rungs above roof edge On pitched roofs use roof ladder Raise a second ladder for second escape route from roof Utilize natural openings scuttle holes sky lights and ventilators Safety must be considered around electrical wires and while swinging tools Start power saws on the ground Always watch out for weak roofs o Horizontal Windows doors etc Observe wind direction Only use when attic is not involved o Mechanical ventilation Smoke ejectors and powered fans Observe wind direction Channel air set fans 3 10 back from doors Frame door with a cone of air o All types of ventilation must be coordinated with fire attack or fire will increase and spread NEVER PUT WATER IN A VENT HOLE Kesmen Read Chapter 18 X SALVAGE OVERHAUL amp F
61. bulletin or when the TFD IC requests activation based on his own assessment of conditions Weather spotters should monitor those frequencies Spotters should respond directly to the TFD South Station for assignments All spotters whether TFD personnel or other city employees will be under the authority and direction of the TFD IC while they are involved in weather spotting activities Assigned spotter locations will be prioritized and reporting spotters will be sent out to those locations in the prioritized order This will put spotters where they are needed the most when the number of available spotters is less than the maximum needed The first priority will be a dispatcher who will receive reports from the spotters the IC and activate the sirens based on the criteria set forth The next priority will be the spotter locations 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 as they appear on the storm spotter map in the South Station After assigned a location spotters may change location if needed to better observe the storm or remove themselves from the path of the storm Notify the IC when changing locations After dark TFD will no longer do field monitoring of storms Storms should be monitored using radar TV media National Weather Service information and any other reliable source such as police reports to determine the need to activate the sirens STORM SPOTTER LOCATIONS see map attached The IC may assign additional weather spotter locations if the situation
62. ccident Time Accident Occurred Date Reported Time Reported Exact Location of Accident Name of Immediate Officer Statement of Injured Person Give Details of Accident Signature PART Il Treatment Administered Include Specific Part of Body Injured Doctor If Needed Time Date Hospital Signature TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICER S REPORT OF INJURY PART Ill Employee s Name Title Time of Accident Date OFFICER S DETAILED STATEMENT OF ACCIDENT Where What Happened Why Primary Cause s Secondary Cause s Recommendations to Prevent Recurrence Corrective Action Taken Signature of Officer Date of Report TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS REPORT Has been examined and found capable incapable of performing his her regular duties If incapable how long will he she be off Nature of Injury Medication Type of Treatment Sutures X rays Etc Released for Regular Work Date Employee Physician Date If any question please call the number above TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 304 Effective 02 16 95 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES PURPOSE Members of the Tuscola Fire amp Rescue Department shall be responsible for the execution of all assigned duties in the safest manner possible PROCEDURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prime consideration will always be given to the safety of members of the departmen
63. charger o Remove the cap and press the dosimeter firmly down on the charger contact o Hold the dosimeter in this position for 20 30 seconds to allow the dosimeter to sufficiently charge o With the dosimeter still in the charge position rotate the calibration control knob to zero the hairline indicator BATTERY CARE To maximize battery life and avoid corrosion of the instruments always remove all batteries from the instruments TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 501 Effective Date 02 16 95 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT MSA PORTABLE COMBINATION METERS MODEL 260 PURPOSE The MSA Portable Combustion Gas and Oxygen meter consists of two distinct detection units housed in a case The combustible gas sensor has a range of 0 100 of the lower explosive limit LEL calibrated on Pentane the oxygen portion a range of 0 25 o Each indicator has its own alarm light but shares a common alarm horn The gas indicator alarms at 10 LEL The Oxygen indicator alarms when the oxygen level drops to 19 5 o The combustible gas Zero adjustment knob and oxygen calibration knob are mounted on the instrument face panel Both knobs are clutch type to avoid unintentional change of Zero settings o The alarm reset button and a push button for checking battery conditions are also on the face panel o An integral rechargeable 2 4 volt battery powers the unit A fully charged battery should
64. corrosive Flammable liquids o flashpoint below 0 F o flashpoint between 0 F and 73 F o flashpoint between 73 F and 141 F Flammable solids o spontaneously combustible materials o Materials that are dangerous when wet Oxidizers and organic peroxides Poisonous and etiologic infections materials Radioactive materials classes Il Ill IV Corrosives Miscellaneous hazardous materials Levels of State Fire Marshall Hazmat Certifications o Awareness level Recognize and Notify 12 hours o Operations level Defensive action 80 hours o Technician level Offensive action 80 hours o Specialist Specialized knowledge 80 hours o Incident Command 40 hours Assignment Read Chapters 24 29 Firefighter Survival e Accountability o TFD Tags o Roll Calls e Personal Fitness e Risk vs Benefit o Risk alot to save a lot o Risk little to save little e Saving our Own Techniques o Denver Drill o Firefighter Drags o Use of Webbing e RIT Teams e Rehab e CISD Assignment Read Chapter 23 EMS e First Responder o Roles amp Responsibilities for TFD o Relationship with Arrow o Scene Safety o Patient Assessment Vital Signs o CPR o Bleeding Control Assignment Read Chapter 22 Ropes and Knots e Tuscola is Confined Space Vertical Rescue Provider for County Rope Materials amp Construction Fire Service Knots Rope Maintenance Riggings e Patient Packaging Assignment Read Chapter 15
65. d flammable and must be ventilated and retested before entry o The third test is for toxic vapors which usually are carbon monoxide CO and hydrogen sulfide H2S These tests use the Threshold Limit Valve Time Weighed Average TLV TWA or the Short Term Exposure Limit STEL as the test valves 1 Any confined space with more than 35 parts per million ppm of carbon monoxide is considered toxic and should be ventilated but can be entered with SCBA if the atmosphere is not flammable 2 Any confined space with more than 10 parts per million ppm of hydrogen sulfide is considered toxic and should be ventilated but can be entered with SCBA if the atmosphere is not flammable 3 Response personnel should also monitor for any other known or suspected chemicals that could be in the confined space This testing will be done with the Draeger Test equipment if the chemical test tube is available HAZARD REMOVAL ENTRY Response personnel shall determine that the confined space is isolated from additional hazards All electrical supplies that are on or could be switched on shall be shut off and locked off All valves that are on or that could be turned on shall be shut off or blocked out and then locked out or off Any mechanical shaft or agitator shall be disengaged or disconnected and locked in a safe position Do no enter any space that contains dust particles where the visibility is less than five feet Ventilate the space with a fan until vi
66. e Fill rate should be 300 600 psi per minute so the bottle does not get too hot Follow the cascade system instructions 3 2 from the Mako Fill Stations M2000 Series Owners Manual In addition to instructions 3 2 o Step 3 Be sure the regulator is set properly for the bottle pressure i e capacity of the bottle you are filling BEFORE you start filling Note Always check the label on the SCBA bottle or a stamped indication on the bottle for the appropriate bottle pressure capacity o Always return the regulator to no pressure all the way to the left when you are finished filling bottles TFED MSA Airpack Information Backpack Frame e 800 Capacity Rated for Lifting ICM TX e Heads up display o Intermittent display of lights only flashes as 25 change in bottle volume o To check level push green button x1 o To keep constant display on push green button and hold for 3 5 seconds audible acknowledgement o To turn constant display off push green button and hold for 3 5 seconds audible acknowledgement e Pass Device o 3 warning pre stages all of which can be reset by movement of ICM TX o 4 stage requires manual reset of yellow button x2 o Manual activation of Pass is done by pressing white button on front of unit e Green button o Press 1x for backlight display and H U D o Push and hold for 3 5 seconds for constant on and constant off e Heat Alarm small round silver sensor on front of ICM TX o Activates wi
67. e alarm circuits are active and continuously monitoring for unsafe conditions o If any of the gases reaches a preset safety limit the audible and visual alarms are activated immediately o The audible alarm is a high pitched tone o The display panel will indicate which gas or gases caused alarm activation The LCD will continue to display the readout of the gas range until the system has cleared or been reset Due to the complexity of the air monitoring equipment all repairs recalibrations or replacements should be referred to the Safety Officer TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 503 Effective Date 02 16 95 Updated 3 01 2010 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SCBA AND BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR PURPOSE To provide operating procedures and guidelines for the use of SCBA and the breathing air compressor that complies with OSHA CFR Title 29 1910 134 and the Tuscola Fire Rescue Respiratory Protection Program in order to provide a safe working environment for firefighters when respiratory hazards are present The Tuscola Fire Dept maintains 20 or more SCBA FireHawk M7 Carrier and Harness and 20 or more additional spare air bottles to protect a firefighter from the respiratory hazards in an environment that presents an immediately dangerous to life and health atmosphere IDLH Those atmospheres shall include o Oxygen deficiencies o Elevated temperatures o Toxic gases o Smoke
68. e designed to assist rescuers attempting to locate the firefighter even in dense smoke Note DETEX PAL 5 meets the requirements of NFPA 1982 and NFPA 1500 PROCEDURE ALARM f the firefighter should collapse or remain motionless for approximately 30 seconds PASS device will emit a loud pulsating shriek It can also be activated manually The PAS 5 also contains a heat sensor This sensor is strictly designed to warn the wearer that the internal temperature of the unit has reached the maximum operating limit of the electronic components Heat alarm triple intermittent tones OPERATING MODES The unit has four 4 operating modes of operation ATTACHING 1 2 OFF The off mode disconnects battery power from the unit The unit must be turned off to cancel and reset the alarm when triggered by the motion sensor AUTO The motion sensor is activated in the AUTO mode If no valid motion is detected in a 23 second period the pre alert signal will be activated If no valid motion is detected during the next 7 second pre alert period the full alarm will be triggered Full alarm 100dba 10 feet LOW BATTERY The low battery sensor is active in the Auto mode If the battery is depleted to the point that it can no longer drive the alarm at full volume the low battery signal will sound one tone every 10 seconds LED flashes once every 5 seconds HEAT SENSOR The heat sensor is activated in the Auto mode If th
69. e internal temperature of the device exceeds the maximum operating limit of the electronic components the heat alarm will sound triple intermittent tones Note If you want to hear what the heat alarm sounds like without exposing the device to heat listen to the triple intermittent tone that sounds when you place the unit in the auto mode The PASS unit should be attached between the regulator and the back plate on the left side of the SCBA on the waist strap ACTIVATING Activate the PASS unit at the time of entry as follows o AUTO Turn the knob so the indicator mark lines up with the auto mark on the knob strap The unit will emit a triple tone to indicate that the auto mode is active The LED will flash once per second o ON Turning the unit to the on position can be used in case of an emergency of a down firefighter The full alarm will sound TESTING The PASS unit should be tested at the time of inspecting the SCBA units All tests should be performed as follows 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 Turn the knob to ON The full alarm should sound Push and turn the knob to OFF Turn the knob to AUTO One set of triple intermittent tones should sound Place the unit on a smooth motionless surface After approximately 23 seconds the pre alert should sound With the pre alert sounding move the unit enough to cancel the pre alert Place the unit back on the surface Wait for the pre alert to sound
70. e the responsibility of the individual firefighter When ordering specifications for these parts are available from the Chief of the department and should be secured PROCEDURE SHIRT The TFD patch goes on the left shoulder 1 5 to 1 75 inches down from the shoulder seam The American flag patch goes on the right shoulder 1 5 to 1 75 inches down from the shoulder seam Name bars go just above the right pocket with the bottom of the name bar touching the top seam of the right pocket flap Collar rank insignias go in the middle of the collar V approximately half way between the neck seam and point of the collar Any other ornaments such as CPR pins should be placed on the right pocket flap and approved by the Chief before wearing PANTS Dark navy blue with a black belt TIE Dark navy blue tie clasp optional SHOES Black lace up Note There will be times when the need for more formal and respectful appearance is deemed necessary Therefore there will be two designations of uniform wear Class A and Class B At no time will blue jeans be worn with the uniform shirt CLASS A All parts of the uniform described above with long sleeve shirt and tie If you have a dress coat it should be worn when appropriate Dress Coat shall be a single breasted Flying Cross brand by Fechheimer 38800 or equivalent approved by the Chief with gold or silver FD buttons and gold braid on the sleeve per rank in the department Both
71. e the fire area Second in engine Commercial Carrier Truck ONLY stage at least 1 000 feet before the fire location and await assignment Possible assignments may include o Move up and assist on scene personnel o Move up and provide an additional attack position from a different location o Move up and provide the booster tank water to the first to arrive engine via pumping into the engine s pump intake Rescue truck should stage at least 1 000 feet before the fire location and await assignment Possible assignments may include o Move up for additional equipment at scene o Move up and provide support services IE SCBA servicing rehabilitation air monitoring or tools STRATEGIC PROCESS Gather information as to wind direction and speed Provide traffic control by stopping or redirecting traffic until police personnel can effectively take over this function Commercial Carrier Truck Determine the cargo being carried using shipping papers information on trailer container design and information from the driver If an R V vehicle determine if LT gas cylinders are on board and take appropriate action Place into service at least one 1 3 4 inch attack line and begin extinguishment from a front corner of the fire vehicle if possible rear corner if not possible Commercial Carrier Truck place into service a second 1 3 4 inch attack line and begin extinguishment from the other side of the vehicle Protect fire depart
72. edures In large scale incidents the incident command system will be used For incident command system procedure refer to SOP 404 Operations TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 202 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated 7 03 06 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief DUTY ROSTERS WEEKEND DUTY Weekend duty will consist of one squad 1 officer 1 engineer and assigned firefighters as per current duty roster Example attached On duty rosters under squads the officer is listed first the engineer second driver third and firefighters last On your duty weekend you and your squad will remain in the city from 6 00 p m Friday to 6 00 p m Sunday and respond to all calls You may trade or get someone to cover for you but that person must be of comparable rank or position The duty squad is responsible for all calls during their weekend shift FIRE HOUSE CLEAN UP Will be by current duty roster and squads This is not the squad officers sole responsibility so squad members should check with him and find time to help See Attachment TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 203 Effective Date 2 16 95 Updated 4 20 99 5 15 06 11 6 06 12 15 06 2 11 08 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief OFFICERS ENGINEERS amp FIREFIGHTERS NON FIRE GROUND DUTIES PURPOSE Duties of officers off the fire ground during non emergency response situations Officers are responsible to the Chief for their dut
73. en Operational Check o Install batteries o Turn selector switch to the x10 range and allow 30 seconds for the instrument to warm up o Fully open the probe shield o Place open area of probe as close as possible to the test source on the side of the instrument o The meter reading should be between 1 5 and 2 5 mr hr o If the reading is not within the above interval the reading should be noted This reading should remain the same during future operational checks o A low reading may indicate weak batteries If so replace the battery and repeat check A reading at the top of the scale may indicate problems with the instrument CDV 715 SURVEY METER TEST The CDV 715 will measure gamma radiation only It has a meter scale of 0 500 R HR Operational Check o Install battery o Rotate selector switch to zero position and allow the instrument to warm up for two minutes o Rotate zero knob until pointer is on zero of the meter scale o Rotate selector switch to Circuit Check position and hold The meter should give a reading in or near the red area marked Circuit Check o If instrument does not indicate the Circuit Check reading replace battery and check again DOSIMETERS The only test for dosimeters is to look through them while aiming the dosimeter at a light source and verifying a reading other than zero the dosimeter should be recharged and recalibrated To recharge and recalibrate a dosimeter o Place a battery in the dosimeter
74. ent Providing for training in all subjects requested by the Chief Coordinating all training with other activities the Chief may have scheduled for the department All aspects of the training program as indicated in S O P 700 s LIEUTENANTS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE CHIEF OF THE DEPT LIEUTENANT All equipment of the department except radios monitoring meters apparatus hoses rescue and technical rescue equipment except gasoline engines on power units Turnout gear and SCBA and associated breathing air equipment Coordinate equipment maintenance to insure good working condition of equipment at all times LIEUTENANT Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus SABA Breathing Air Compressor air operated equipment and all Air Bottles e Coordinate SCBA SABA Air Compressor maintenance checks air quality tests air bottle hydrostatic testing and any other aspects of SCBA maintenance to insure proper working order of this equipment at all times as indicated in S O P 503 e Assist with administering the Respiratory Protection Oversee all personnel turnout gear LIEUTENANT Completing incident reports at all emergency responses of the department and reporting to the city for billing Required State incident reporting All records of the department including member attendance at fire calls and training meetings and any other records as needed and directed by the Chief
75. eport of Injury The original being sent to the Chief of the department o If further medical attention is required the employee will be provided with a physician s report to be filled out by the physician and returned by the employee to the Chief of the department Officer Guide to Accident Investigation o Definition of an Accident When we hear or use the word accident we usually associate the fact with an act that resulted in injury to a person or persons However we should bear in mind that accidents do not necessarily have to result in personal injury Any unexpected occurrence that results in damage whether it be to man material or machine is an accident and should accordingly be investigated as thoroughly as one which results in personal injury Purpose of Investigation The purpose of any accident investigation is to discover the basic cause of the accident and to eliminate or correct the unsafe condition or unsafe practice which caused the accident Responsibility for Investigation The responsibility for investigating accidents can be delegated to an individual or group but experience tends to show that the most successful practice is to have the immediate officer responsible for the investigation Accidents to be Investigated All accidents including minor ones should be investigated The severity of the injury or amount of damage should not be the determining factor as to whether an accident is seriou
76. equest The response may include one of the following 1 No response the requesting party shall be contacted with an explanation of the department s denial of the request 2 Response of an appropriate number of personnel via private vehicle 3 Response of an engine and an appropriate number of personnel for the request 4 Response of a rescue squad and an appropriate number of personnel for the request 5 Response of a ladder truck and an appropriate number of personnel for the request The following conditions shall be considered when deciding on a response and during the performance of duties to provide the service requested 1 Fire department apparatus or equipment will not be put at risk of damage 2 Fire department personnel will not be put at risk of injury 3 Residence of the area will not be put at risk of injury 4 The environment will not be knowingly damaged 5 The actions would in no way be looked upon negatively by the public for which the Tuscola Fire Department serves 6 Any actions will not violate local ordinances or local state or federal laws TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 407 Effective Date 01 06 97 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief UNKNOWN FIRE SMOKE ODOR PURPOSE Standardizing responses for reports of a fire smoke odor with an unknown origin or type PROCEDURE On the receipt of an alarm for an unknown fire smoke odor fire department personnel respond to the
77. er S O P 400 shall respond in a non emergency status AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS COMMERCIAL First to arrive Engine shall respond in an emergency status all other apparatus assigned per S O P 400 shall respond in a non emergency status WASH DOWNS No apparatus shall respond in an emergency status In the event that there is a volatile chemical spill involved where there is risk of damage to persons environment or property then the response should be considered a hazardous material release or reported fire with the appropriate guidelines followed HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS OR RELEASES First to arrive Engine and Rescue shall respond in an emergency status all other apparatus assigned to respond per S O P 400 shall respond in a non emergency status MUTUAL AID AUTOMATIC AID on scene assistance All requested apparatus shall respond in an emergency status as indicated by the request and or and officer of the Tuscola Fire Department in charge The apparatus responding shall be guided by S O P 400 MUTUAL AID AUTOMATIC AID response in lieu of the department of coverage All apparatus shall respond as per the type of reported incident The second to arrive Engine shall also respond in an emergency status on reports of fire until a confirmation of no fire Also see S O P 400 and 401 MUTUAL AID AUTOMATIC AID move up or coverage No apparatus shall respond in an emergency status CONFINED SPACE RESCUE All apparatus ass
78. eration would put responding personnel and those calling for help in more serious danger The IC s first action after receiving the May Day call and focusing operations towards the rescue is to deploy the Rapid Intervention Team RIT The purpose of the RIT is discussed later in this document Rapid Intervention Team RIT At a Mutual Aid response the IC will designate a team of firefighters as the RIT An RIT should be established as early in the incident as possible The RIT will be held in reserve in case of a May Day call and will only be deployed for this reason If the situation develops to need to use the RIT for manpower this team of people will not be released until a replacement group in equal or better physical condition is in place to meet the requirements of an RIT Use of an RIT is suggested as a part of all responses for all agencies covered by the Douglas Country Mutual Aid agreement and not just those involving Mutual Aid DAMAGE ESTIMATE REPORT The level of damage should be identified by the number in the table or pictures that best describes the level of damage suffered by the majority of the structures and or infrastructure within the area you have been assigned STRUCTURAL DAMAGE 1 Low Structures are basically intact with the exception of roof coverings and wall siding shutters missing or damaged 2 Moderate Structures are intact with some structure damage portions of
79. ersonal vehicle Patients with Altered Levels of Consciousness o Ifa firearm is found on an awake patient with an altered level of consciousness Responders should not attempt to have the patient hand over the firearm on their own o Responders should not attempt to disarm a patient that they feel would potentially use the firearm against them Law enforcement should be notified and they should secure the firearm Unresponsive Patients o Ifa firearm is found on an unresponsive patient requiring immediate care and law enforcement is not on scene Responders will need to carefully separate the firearm from the patient o If the firearm is in a holster the entire holster should be removed from the patient o Once removed the firearm should be unloaded and secured in the glove compartment of R 95 and locked by an officer As soon as possible the officer should give the key to the IC Deceased victims o Safeguard the scene and wait for the Coroner o Inform the Coroner of the firearm and he can then remove and secure it Background Effective January 1 2014 Illinois citizens can obtain a permit to legally carry a concealed firearm Emergency responders and healthcare providers are likely to encounter an increasing number of such firearms The potential for inadvertent harm to emergency responders as they care for these patients is a concern Appropriate guidelines and training should be followed to reduce the risk of harm most si
80. es and are not to be considered required for any given incident These functions may be carried out and the name of the sector may be different Continually re evaluate the incident and adjust the tactics as needed TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CHECKLIST Clear building of personnel Check collapse zones Ladder 96 and Squrt 99 and Arcola Ladder in place and flowing water Command Post set up green light Location Aids 1 2 3 Radios and frequency to handle Tuscola Fire Ch 1 County Fire Ch 2 IFERN surae aneneen Ch 3 MABAS Frequencies Mutual Aid called Cities Mutual Aid Assoc Manpower Arcola Murdock Engines Arthur Newman Tankers Atwood Oakland Aerials Camargo Pesotum Rescue Breathing Air Hindsboro Equistar Longview Villa Grove Outside Mutual Aid Paris Savoy Sadorus lvesdale Sullivan Mattoon Tolono MABAS Units Operations Officer Staging Officers Assigned Manpower Officer Apparatus Officer Safety Officer Assigned Officer Utilities shut off Rapid Intervention Team EMS Ambulances Air Sector Officer Re hab Sector Officer Planning Officer Rear Exposure Officer Side Exposures Left side Officer Right side Officer Lines in buildings on either side Lines on rooftops on either side TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 405 Effective Date 01 14 95 Updated 12 08 96 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger
81. eve L Hettinger Chief USE OF PERSONAL VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS BLUE LIGHTS PURPOSE To minimize risk of injury to fire department personnel and the public while reducing the risk of damage to vehicles operated by fire department personnel PROCEDURE The Tuscola Fire Department personnel shall follow the following criteria for the use of personal warning systems on vehicles Personal warning lights shall be operated in compliance with State of Illinois Vehicle Code UNKNOWN REPORTS OF POSSIBLE FIRE May be operated REPORTED VEHICLE FIRES May be operated GRASS OR BRUSH FIRES May be operated if information indicates a real potential for extension of fire to a dwelling if there is abnormal climactic conditions high winds or dry conditions or a threat to life REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRES May be operated AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS residential May be operated AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS commercial May be operated WASH DOWNS May not be operated In the event that there is a volatile chemical spill involved the response should be considered a hazardous material release or reported fire with the appropriate guidelines followed HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS OR RELEASES May be operated MUTUAL AID AUTOMATIC AID on scene assistance May be operated The personnel responding shall be guided by S O P 400 and 202 MUTUAL AID AUTOMATIC AID response in lieu of the department coverage May be operated The personnel responding sha
82. exposures weather conditions etc First arriving officer shall assume command of the scene and direct activities as per standard operating procedures after completing an appropriate size up Consider the following o Deviations to standard operations may occur o Direct incoming apparatus as to position and function on the fire scene o Assign duties as required o Pass command to ranking officer on his her arrival as appropriate First arriving engine shall take a position in the front of the building side closest to the fire location or pre establish location as per the pre fire plan for the building leaving enough room for aerial apparatus placement o Place apparatus as per apparatus operating SOP or pre fire plan o Smoke Showing Forward lay in from the closest acceptable hydrant to provide the maximum pumping capacity of the apparatus o Establish fire flows from apparatus booster tank until the supply line can be charged Provide an initial 1 3 4 inch attack line for interior operations and one additional backup or exposure protection o Additional hand lines may be requested Second arriving engine shall stage outside of the fire block and prepare for assignment as directed Assignments may include o Smoke Showing Forward lay in from the next closest acceptable hydrant to provide the maximum pumping capacity of the apparatus and begin attack operations from the assigned position leaving a means for entry and set
83. fire department The public expects and deserves it TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 101 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS All department meetings will be considered training meetings Subject and training times should be entered in your training jacket Every member is expected to be present at all meetings unless there is a valid reason for missing Your squad officer should be contacted ahead of time with this information if possible Frequent absence from meetings will be reviewed periodically by the Chief and discussed with the department member Participation is essential Members frequently absent from meetings are uninformed untrained and therefore of little value possibly even harmful to the department and may have to be replaced Regular meeting nights will be the 1 and 3 Mondays of each month at 7 00 p m TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 102 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated 11 7 13 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief COMMUNICATIONS RADIOS Our radio frequency is 158 940 and FCC station call letters are KBS 983 FCC regulations shall be followed when using radios All radios shall be used in a professional manner and use these basic steps whenever possible o Sender calls the receiver e g FC1 from FC3 o Receiver acknowledges e g this is FC1 go ahead o Sender transmits a clear concise message e g
84. fire ground assignment Be mobile and observe all aspects of the fire ground Report non imminent hazardous situation to the I C Have the authority to alter suspend or terminate any activities judged to involve an IMMINENT HAZARD and then notify the I C ORs OOO TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 301 Effective Date 01 14 95 Updated 03 04 96 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief SAFE WINTER OPERATIONS PURPOSE With the potential for severe winter elements it is necessary to take extra care for the health and safety of personnel and the maintenance of equipment PROCEDURES WINTER CLOTHING The possibility of working extended periods of time in cold weather and the hazards of exposure make it necessary to dress properly and maintain needed attire Suggested guidelines include 1 Liners in turnout coats and bunker pants 2 Liner in helmet with Nomex hood 3 Extra gloves Optional Clothing 1 Neck scarf 2 Insulated coveralls under bunker pants 3 Spare change of socks 4 Hand towel carried inside of turnout coat for drying face FIRE GROUND PRECAUTIONS Beware of walking across lawns or open areas since snow may hide ditches holes curbs etc After removing face piece SCBA dry face to prevent freezing Tighten leaking couplings to prevent unnecessary formation of ice Permit nozzles to run slightly cracked open when not in use to prevent freezing Beware of slippery areas around appar
85. g careful to limit ignition sources while approaching a scene with fuel leakage and being careful of downed power lines First arriving officer shall assume command of the scene and direct activities as per standard operating procedures after completing an appropriate size up Additional duties may include o Deviations from standard operations as necessary o Direct incoming apparatus as to position and function on the fire ground o Assign duties as required o Pass command to ranking officer on his her arrival as appropriate Rescue Engine 93 should position as close as possible to the accident location while leaving enough room to operate using the battery charging system to supply the Kinman extrication tool and other hydraulic rescue tools Other apparatus position 150 feet short of the accident location Leaving access for Rescue truck s and ambulances Redirected assignments may include o Setup 150 feet past the accident location o Repositioning to the side of the accident scene STRATEGIC PROCESS Gather information as to wind direction and speed Secure the scene from other traffic and bystanders Block off or redirect traffic until this can be effectively taken over by police personnel Size up the scene to determine the number and severity of injuries and extrication requirements Prioritize extrication objectives and request additional extrication equipment manpower as may be required including ambulances Eliminate
86. gned apparatus engineers report to the appropriate stations to pick up apparatus per the standard operating procedures which apply The following are the standard assignments Arriving firefighters on the scene don personal protective equipment appropriate for the incident found Size up the scene and redirect traffic as appropriate until the arrival of police personnel Note If vehicle is an R V locate LP gas cylinders auxiliary or fuel tank and take appropriate action First arriving officer shall assume command of the scene and direct activities as per standard operating procedures after completing an appropriate size up Additional duties may include o Deviations from standard operations as necessary o Direct incoming apparatus as to position and function on the fire ground o Assign duties as required o Pass command to ranking officer on his her arrival as appropriate First in engine position 150 feet beyond the vehicle to provide a margin of safety to the apparatus engineer uphill and upwind Provide minimum one 1 3 4 inch attach line using booster tank water Commercial Carrier Truck Provide a second minimum 1 3 4 inch attack line Redirected assignments may include o Position 150 before the fire vehicle and provide minimum one 1 3 4 inch attack line using booster tank water o Position to one side of the vehicle and provide minimum one 1 3 4 inch attack line using booster tank water o Position to block traffic or secur
87. gnificantly the accidental discharge of a firearm In Illinois hospitals are declared no carry zones as individuals not exempt Law Enforcement are prohibited from bringing firearms into the structure PA 098 0063 Section 65 7 Also Ambulances and or any Emergency Response Vehicles are declared no carry zones as individuals not exempt Law Enforcement are prohibited from bringing firearms into the vehicle PA 098 0063 Section 65 5 7 8 5 Any building or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government is declared no carry zones TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 500 Effective Date 01 15 95 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief TESTING RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE On the first meeting night of each quarter month all radiological monitoring equipment at each station shall be tested for proper operation and to verify that all batteries are in good condition RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING KIT One 1 CD V 700 Survey Meter with Earphones One 1 CD V 715 Survey Meter One 1 Dosimeter Charger Numerous Dosimeters o Model CDV138 o Model CDV142 Six 6 D cell batteries One 1 Instrument Pamphlet One 1 Operator s Manual CDV 700 SURVEY METER TEST The CDV 700 is a low range instrument with the meter scaled in mr hr It will detect and measure gamma radiation with the probe shield closed and detects beta radiation with the probe shield op
88. he door o Bleed Air o Set Pattern o Stay low and out of opening while opening the door e Explain the following o Direct attack o Indirect attack o Combination attack o Stress the following e Don t put water on smoke e Water expands 1700 times when converted to steam e You may upset the thermal balance in the fire room if too much for pattern is used e Show how to loop and sit on a two and a half inch hose with nozzle and how to hold using a rope hose tool Assignment Read Chapter 11 amp 19 LADDERS e Discuss each type of ladder and its location uses and carries e Raise a 35 28 or 24 extension ladder and climb e Deploy a roof ladder to a pitched roof from an extension ladder e Carry a tool and show its use from an extended ladder using a leg lock e Carry a hose up a ladder and show its use from an extended ladder using a leg lock Assignment Read Chapter 14 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Describe the relationship between loads imposition of loads and forces List and define four structural elements Identify the effects of fire on fire common building materials List and define the five general types of building construction List and define hazards associated with alternative building construction types List five building collapse hazards associated with fire suppression operations e List five indicators of collapse or structural failure that might be found during fire suppression operations e Take a tour of
89. he following Engine Placement Hydrant Hookups Drafting Procedures Relay Pumping Water shuttle o Discuss organization of tankers at both fill and dump sites for greatest possible water supply o Discuss Friction loss o Discuss Negative aspects of a vacuum o Discuss Water Hammer THE ENGINEER MUST KNOW THE LOCATION OF EVERY ITEM ON THE APPARATUS When firefighters cannot find something they look to their Engineer HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS Primary Rule IF YOU DON T KNOW DON T GO Rule of Thumb If you cannot cover the entire spill container and or resulting cloud with your Thumb you are too close Identify Material Use placards shipping papers manifests U N numbers and container shapes DOT Emergency Response Guidebook o Use of name list and U N number list o Use of response guides o Chemtrec 1 800 424 9300 o Other services available County Response Plan A multi agency coordinated effort If you decide to approach approach from up hill and up wind Position all equipment accordingly Plan for decontamination Wear proper personal protective equipment ppe Hazmat Personal Protective Equipment o LevelA o LevelB o Level C o Level D Types of hazardous materials o Ask for and give examples of each and other related hazards o Every Good Fire Fighter Ought ta Practice Recognizing Corrosive Materials Explosives A B C and blasting agents Gases flammable non flammable poisonous and
90. iate action Eliminate ignition sources including pilot lights electrical arcs static charges and heat sources Disconnect or turn off utilities including gas electric and telephone Limit portable lights and radios to safe type within the areas having any odor present If the amount of gas odor is medium or heavy consider placing suppression line s into service Attempt to pinpoint the source of the gas odor and determine the cause Consider and implement evacuation of effected residences and buildings Consider areas effected by an explosion including sewers Mitigate the apparent cause if this action is appropriate Confirm no additional unwanted sources for a gas odor Ventilate the structure s including void spaces If the source proves to be from power company equipment contact the utility service and follow the appropriate standard operating procedure Terminate the incident and turn the property over to the owner occupant after the building has been safe guarded TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 413 Effective Date 01 20 97 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL CONTROL PURPOSE To insure that spilled or leaking flammable liquids and other chemicals are dealt with in a manner that protects human life and the environment Spilled or leaking flammable liquids and other chemicals shall not be washed down into any sewer waterway ditch etc but shall be controlled in
91. ible o All non essential personnel should stage in the Cold Zone away from the incident e Shut down all heavy equipment operating near the collapse Remove drivers and operators of any excavation equipment dump trucks etc in proximity to the incident location and turn off and secure those vehicles you may remove keys plug wires or turn off fuel supplies as necessary Fire personnel shall maintain control of the equipment for possible moving or utilization Rescue Area e Control all hazards in the area i e utilities electric gas water e De water the trench if necessary e Monitor the atmosphere in the trench utilizing confined space SOP guidelines e Ventilate the trench if necessary e Identify soil type and condition Trench e Approach the trench from the ends if possible e Look for unidentified hazards i e fissures unstable spoil pile e Assess spoil pile for improper angle of repose Angle at which soil naturally settles preferably 30 37 degrees e Remove any tripping hazards i e shovels shores tree roots e Provide level area for ground pads e Place ground pads around lip of trench ENTRY AND RESCUE Patient Removal TERMINATION Place ingress and egress ladders in trench There should be at least two 2 ladders if possible secured in placed in the trench Decide on shoring system to be used i e hydraulic shore pneumatic shore timber shore Create a safe zone in the un
92. ies according to this S O P and where any other responsibility is indicated in any other S O P Engineers and firefighters are responsible to their Squad Officer for assigned duties PROCEDURE ALL OFFICERS and ENGINEERS Maintain records of equipment and maintenance of the equipment you are charged with Maintain records of procedures and reporting you are charged with The preferred method is the fire department computer software database Firehouse Software All officers are responsible for ensuring that the Engineers complete incident reports and that are entered in the department s computer data base Firehouse Software EMS reports should be completed by the first responder making FIRST contact with a patient CHIEF Serve as the commanding officer of the department Prepare a yearly budget and oversee expenditures Inspections of buildings for life safety building and fire codes ASSISTANT CHIEF Act as Chief of the Department in the absence of the Chief Receiving and filing all SARA TITLE Ill and State Fire Marshall inspection reports All monitoring meters and their maintenance to insure good working order at all times Serve as HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OFFICER and SAFETY OFFICER see below HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OFFICER Creating and administering a haz mat response program All aspects of the haz mat program as indicated in S O P 413 Responsible for equipment involved in haz mat response
93. igned to respond on the first assignment as per S O P 400 and 402 shall respond in an emergency status Additional apparatus shall respond in a non emergency status CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM First to arrive Engine and Rescue shall respond in an emergency status if information indicates there may be a life threat all other responding apparatus per S O P 400 shall respond in a non emergency status Apparatus responding on the first assignment in a non emergency status to all reports of fire except vehicle fire and grass brush fire shall upon confirmation of a fire that may be or continue to be a risk to lives property or the environment shall change to an emergency status after this information is known Additionally a Chief Officer or Command Officer may at his her discretion upgrade the response to an emergency status at any time they feel it necessary for the preservation of life property or the environment Apparatus emergency warning lights may be turned on for scene protection or vehicle protection upon arrival at a scene This is not considered a response and is not covered in this specific procedure This S O P does not cover the use of personal vehicle identification lighting blue lights as these devices are not considered emergency lighting The possession display and use of blue lights are covered in S O P 403 TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 403 Effective Date 03 04 96 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved St
94. inue checking all parts of the structure and all possible sources of CO Document readings on the Field Incident Report Sources may include O O7 Or Oo O20 0O OO O O Chimneys and flues Furnace heat exchanger gas burner amp pilot flue Hot water heater heat exchanger gas burner amp pilot flue Dryer heat exchanger gas burner amp pilot flue Gas Refrigerator Kitchen Stove stoves are always unvented Fireplace or stove Barbecue Grills outside on decks and patios Candles Space heaters may be unvented Garage amp vehicle exhaust consider vehicles in the drive with garaged door open amp wind forcing exhaust into the structure Any of these sources in an adjoining structure or apartment If NO CO is found O Try to recreate what might have caused the CO especially if the structure had been ventilated after the alarm and prior to FD arrival Run all gas fired equipment and check for CO If the malfunction can be recreated and CO is found go to If CO is found below Investigate the detector If it is apparently malfunctioning due to age battery etc inform the occupants and leave them with a working CO detector from TFD apparatus or replace their battery Test the detector to make sure it is operating Make sure they understand that we have found no CO at this time but they should heed any future alarms as there may be CO present in the future If CO is found try to determine the cause
95. is larger than 200 square feet the Chief officer shall request additional equipment and or manpower if needed o If the spill is large and a flammable liquid the fluid the area may need to be foamed to reduce the vapor and a possibility of fire o Run off from the spilled or leaking material needs to be controlled by defensive spill control methods such as diking and damming o All activities need to be performed from a position that protects the firefighters from explosions flash fires or toxic fumes o Charged hose lines need to be manned at all spills to protect firefighters and exposures if a fire occurs O If a fire occurs of flammable liquids foam and or dry chemical extinguishers should can be used on small fires The location of the spill or leak will determine who supplies the absorbent and who is responsible for the clean up and disposal O O If the spill occurs at a service station the owner operator is required to supply the absorbent and to properly dispose of the waste If the spill is caused by a vehicle accident the responding wrecker driver will be responsible for the absorbent and the disposal of the waste If there is any question use the TFD absorbent on R 95 and if there is sufficient quantity of waste use the TFD salvage drum Mark and label the drum with Hazardous Waste label and LEAVE it at the site NOTE Do not bring any Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Materials back to the fire station Notify
96. itored for oxygen flammable vapors and toxic vapors Fire Department personnel shall not enter a Confined Space without the atmosphere inside the space being tested and determined safe by the Safety Officer or Incident Commander A trimeter MSA 360 oxygen carbon monoxide lower explosive limits shall be used initially to determine oxygen percentage flammability and carbon monoxide Note If you have a quad meter it will test all of the above and hydrogen sulfide H2S We have 2 trimeters and a Draeger unit with appropriate tubes for H2S and other known chemical on Rescue 95 The air monitoring shall be done in the following sequence o The first test is for the percent of oxygen in the Confined Space 1 Any confined space with less than 19 5 oxygen is considered deficient and should not be entered without SCBA 2 Any confined space with greater the 23 5 is considered oxygen enriched and should not be entered because of the explosion hazard 3 Any confined space that is not within the 19 5 to 23 5 must be ventilated and retested before entry o The second test to be conducted is for the lower explosive limit LEL of flammable vapor 1 This test must be done after the oxygen test because the LEL test requires at least 5 to 10 oxygen for the meter to work 2 The test meter should either use an extension hose or be lowered into the space to test at various levels 3 Any confined space with more than 10 of the LEL is considere
97. k with a marker behind each coupling Fill all hose runs with water to 45 psi pounds per square inch and check for leaks Tighten couplings Raise pump and hose runs to test pressure slowly It should take approximately 10 seconds to get to the recommended test pressure see below from 45 psi or 25 seconds from 0 psi 5 hose 200 psi test pressure 3 hose 250 psi test pressure 2 1 2 hose 250 psi test pressure 1 3 4 hose 250 psi test pressure DANGER While raising the pressure and during test all personnel must be at least 15 feet away from all hose couplings and appliances All personnel must only approach hose from the left side of the hose layout Left is determined as you look away from the pumper to the end of the hose run Test pressure is 200 or 250 psi for 5 minutes Observe couplings for stretch i e soace between coupling and black mark DANGER Do not stand around or over couplings under pressure After the test is completed reload hose Any hose that has a coupling slipped away from the mark should be rolled backwards male coupling out and placed in a stack in the station for re coupling TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 506 Effective Date 07 16 95 Update Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEMS PASS PURPOSE A downed or disoriented firefighter inside a structure poses a severe rescue problem Personal Alert Safety System PASS devices ar
98. l be passed from one member of the Honor Guard to the Chief The Chief will then present the flag to the next of kin as he explains This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful Tuscola as a small token of our appreciation for the honorable and faithful service and great sacrifice of your loved one The Tuscola Fire Chief or Senior Officer will present the graveside marker and have it placed near the headstone by another member of the Tuscola Fire Department It is then appropriate for the Chief to read the following or similar farewell message or continue with a Bell Service at this time The members of the Tuscola Fire Department wish to thank name and rank for his her of years of service to the citizens of Tuscola Although you are gone you will never be forgotten BELL RINGING CEREMONY And now he must answer his last alarm PAUSE sound the alarm PAUSE ALARM The alarm has sounded May God welcome him into his kingdom May his soul now rest in peace At the conclusion of this the bugler will begin to play Taps At the conclusion of Taps the firefighters will stand at attention until the family has begun to depart After the family has departed the firefighters are dismissed and the services are concluded Class II Retired members The guidelines listed above for Class active members will apply to Class II retired members depending upon the wishes of the family MISCELLANEOUS FORMS
99. le or car pool Once at Cabot STAY WITH THE APPARATUS If driving your personal vehicle the primary parking location is the Contractor gravel parking lot north of the Plant Administration Building by the main gate NOT ALONG THE DRIVEWAY Then report to Main Gate North West of Plant Administration Building and get on the roster Parking location may be subject to change depending on the location and severity of the incident Note weather conditions wind direction storms etc weather conditions and or incident location severity may warrant a switch in gate location from the main gate to another vehicular gate this will be communicated as TFD is dispatched or a Cabot representative may communicate this upon arrival at the site Tuscola Fire Department Incident Commander should meet up with the Cabot site Incident Commander this will most likely be in the Plant Conference Room in the Plant Administrative Building Emergency Operating Center EQUIPMENT RESPONSE Engine 93 Rescue 95 Truck 99 Ladder 96 Notes Engine 92 should remain in town Officer in charge This is an out of the city call and provisions for covering the city should be made per SOP 400 SEE ATTACHMENTS Cabot Tuscola Plant Layout July 2010 pdf TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 418 Effective Date 5 22 14 Updated Reviewed Approved __ Steve L Hettinger Chief CONCEALED CARRY FIREARMS PURPOSE To guide Tuscola Fire Department personnel in complying
100. ll be guided by S O P 400 and 202 MUTUAL AID AUTOMATIC AID move up or coverage May not be operated The personnel responding shall be guided by S O P 400 and 202 CONFINED SPACE RESCUE May be operated CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM May not be operated unless information indicates that there is a life threat The personnel responding on an assignment in a non operating status shall upon confirmation of a continued risk to lives property or the environment shall be allowed to change to a may be operated status after this information is known Personal warning lights may be turned on for scene protection or vehicle protection upon arrival ata scene This is not considered as response and is not intended to be covered in this procedure This SOP does not cover the use of emergency vehicle warning lights as these devices are covered in SOP 402 TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S 0 P 404 OPERATIONS PURPOSE Effective Date 12 08 96 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief The S O P s within the 400 series are written as a guide to base like operations By grouping operations and operating under a guide all team members have a basic understanding of the events that will occur By having this understanding in advance each individual firefighter is able to carry out his responsibilities without direct orders from the incident commander Additionally these procedures are used as a training tool to
101. ment personnel from traffic flowing vehicle fuels explosion and chemical smoke exposure dangers Complete extinguishment and initiate overhaul procedures Open all compartmented areas including glove boxes engine compartment trunk spare tire storage and passenger areas Fire cause and origin assessment is performed and findings are documented Apparatus and equipment are readied and place back into service Vehicle is secured and turned over to the owner or occupant may be tow truck operator Terminate the incident and turn the property over to the owner occupant Inform the owner occupant as to the situation and reasons for the actions taken if appropriate TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 411 Effective Date 01 06 97 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT EXTRICATION PURPOSE Standardize responses for reported motor vehicle accidents requiring extrication Provide rapid extraction of people with injuries from a motor vehicle accident thereby increasing their chances of survival from those injuries PROCEDURE On the receipt of automobile extrication call fire department personnel respond to the scene Assigned apparatus engineers report to the appropriate stations to respond in apparatus per the SOP procedures which apply The following are the standard assignments Arriving firefighters on the scene don personal protective equipment appropriate for the incident found Bein
102. nd personnel involved PACKAGING AND REMOVING THE VICTIM S Upon locating the victim s the rescuers shall perform medical assessment and relay this information to the EMS personnel outside the confined space Depending upon the medical assessment either an EMS person will be equipped with a SCBA and protective clothing to enter the space and treat the victim or the firefighter will stabilize the victim The rescuers will package the victim using equipment under the direction of EMS personnel the patient is placed in a stokes basket rescue stretcher or on a backboard and moved or hoisted out of the confined space If the victim has been chemically contaminated his her clothing should be removed and decontaminated The rescuers should also be decontaminated Note Under no circumstances shall any aspect of safety be sacrificed to increase the speed of the operation TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 406 Effective Date 01 06 97 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CALL PURPOSE Standardizing responses for public assistance requests of the Tuscola Fire Department PROCEDURE On the receipt of a request for public assistance responding personnel shall report to the south fire station for further instructions The reporting ranking officer shall determine the level of response Under no condition shall a non emergency public assistance call supersede the need for an emergency response r
103. procedures e Where any hazardous situation requires use of SCBA the PASS device should be activated e A Pass device may be de activated if the SCBA is not being used Breathing Air Compressor All valves on any filling station are to be finger tip tight DO Not over tighten loosen these valves The breathing air compressor takes in air from the station which may be contaminated by apparatus so the air should be checked before operation of the compressor with the 4 Gas meter for O2 and CO reading 20 8 O2 amp 000 CO PPM This is very important since the CO indicator is not readily visible To operate the compressor follow the Air Charge Operating Procedures 6 0 of the Mako Air Charge Owners Manual Maintenance according to the number of hours on the hour meter should be performed according to the Maintenance section 7 0 of the Mako Air Charge Owners Manual on file in the Tuscola Fire Department records recorded and initialed in the SCBA records Air quality tests to grade D air standards should be performed yearly on air from the compressor and cascades according to NFPA standards This information is to be recorded and initialed and certificate filed A copy of the certificate should be sent to outside agencies using our compressor for filling air bottles i e Cabot Corporation Recharging Cylinders from the Cascade Check hydrostatic test date do not recharge if out of test date Inspect the cylinder for damag
104. r Chief CARBON MONOXIDE RESPONSE PURPOSE To guide response and operations during a CO carbon monoxide incident which may be an emergency or non emergency call R 95 and or E 93 should respond PROCEDURE Only officers respond to CO calls not dispatched as a medical emergency Note The FC 1 unit carries a meter so R 95 will not be needed initially If additional help is needed call for a second alarm If the call is dispatched as a non emergency investigation caller is not reporting any suspected symptoms of CO poisoning then the response should be without lights and sirens If CO poisoning is suspected or the dispatcher indicates the caller is in distress or jeopardy then the response should be considered an emergency and lights and sirens should be used and rescue will be the priority All personnel should respond on the first alarm If not an emergency on arrival obtain a CO Checklist attached from apparatus and Interview the occupants o Check for signs and symptoms of CO poisoning o The detector how it alarmed how old is it where it is located how many o What had the occupants been doing prior to the alarm o What fossil fuel gas fired equipment is there and their locations o Was the house ventilated before arrival of the FD Turn on the 4 gas meter in fresh air and zero it Take the first reading just inside the front door If that reading is 70 PPM or higher don SCBA before entering the building Cont
105. r page For most agencies this is the County Fire frequency e In Route Leaving Station One transmission on the County Fire frequency to Douglas County dispatch not the IC or Incident scene that all responding equipment and personnel is in route and approximate ETA to scene e Travel to Scene NO TRANSMISSIONS STAY OFF RADIO EXCEPT IN EXTREME EMERGENCY OR IF CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY THE IC e Arrival at Scene Stage a block or two back from the scene The commanding officer from the incoming agency should dismount their vehicle locate the ICC locate the IC and or Staging Officer and do a face to face to receive instructions for placement of equipment of personnel e Placement of Personnel and Equipment The commanding officer of the incoming agency should then return to his personnel and equipment and place them using the least amount of radio communication possible DCMA SOG 101 Mutual Aid Operations pg 3 Radio Frequencies The DCFA Mutual Aid Association has assigned the following frequencies for the following operations in the case of a Mutual Aid response by member agencies 154 130 Douglas County Fire Frequency Used for fire paging and fire ground communications when used for fire ground repeaters should not be used 154 265 State wide mutual aid Frequency and other MABAS Frequencies Use for Tanker shuttle operations or staging frequency as designated by the IC or his her designee May also be used for
106. rgency notification system can be used for severe weather notification for the citizens of Tuscola who may be outside when the severe weather strikes It is not intended to be heard indoors If citizens are indoors they should monitor the National Weather Service on radio and television for severe weather information The emergency notification system may also be used with voice notification to alert citizens of any other hazards that may occur The emergency notification sirens will be the responsibility of the Tuscola Fire Department however any city personnel trained in weather spotting may be utilized by the TFD Incident Commander IC for weather spotting if the need arises PROCEDURE Decisions to activate the emergency sirens will be by the TFD Incident Commander IC based on the following 1 When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for an area that possibly includes Tuscola in the path of the tornado 2 When a tornado has been confirmed by Tuscola weather spotters or spotters of other cities and it is moving in a path that might include Tuscola 3 When TFD monitoring of radar indicates a tornado vortex with a path that might include Tuscola 4 When the TFD IC decides the system should be activated for any disaster situation Notification of the need for weather spotting will be by radio tone alert 1405 MHZ on 158 940 MHZ by the Douglas County Dispatch whenever the National Weather Service issues a severe weather
107. rk in close proximity to a source of heat such as during suppression of a vehicle fire or b When required to don hazardous material personal protective equipment to avoid potential exposure to chemicals or other contaminants or c When required to don technical rescue PPE and or equipment for a technical rescue incident such as extrication high or low angle rope rescue swift water rescue etc All members on scene performing duties or involved in activities other than those listed above are required to don ANSI compliant vests when working in or near moving traffic Members directly involved in source of heat chemical or technical rescue operations as listed above who complete those activities are required to don ANSI compliant vests once they leave the immediate area of those operations For SCBA SABA Technical Rescue Haz Mat EMS and other PPE carried on the apparatus see specific S O P TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 104 Effective Date 01 01 95 Updated 1 5 04 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief UNIFORMS PURPOSE To set guidelines and standards for the uniform of the Tuscola Fire Dept The uniform represents the organization and what it stands for and it should be worn proudly and professionally UNIFORM ISSUE Uniform shirts tie TFD patch American flag patch and badge will be issued to each member All other parts of the uniform described above are recommended although optional and will b
108. rse be controlled by adjustment of the flow orifice on the nozzle 4 When operations are finished drain the boom drain valve lower end of center post standpipe and store booms Note The upper boom will move quite quickly at the end of its travel when near the saddle position and it may be desirable to slow the drive engine to an idle by turning off the throttle switch 5 Retract the outrigger and disengage the P T O Note Check to see nozzle is stowed pointing down EMERGENCY OPERATION The SQUAT is provided with an emergency hydraulic pump which will operate the unit at reduced speed should the vehicle engine fail resulting in aloss of the main hydraulic system This pump is driven by a 12 V D C motor connected to the electrical system of the vehicle To operate the SQURT with this system just turn on the emergency pump with the A or B switches located on the upper portion of the operator s control panel and operate the unit in the same manner as with the main system Operation using the emergency pump should be limited to twenty minutes to prevent over heating 12 volt motor CAUTIONS Extreme care should be used when operating the SQURT with the upper boom near the operator s control station Use extreme care when operating the boom in or around overhead electrical wires Operator should operate SQURT only while standing on rear step Do not operate the SQURT without the outriggers set Use bearing p
109. s enough to investigate To be effective the investigation should be made promptly within the same time frame as the accident occurred using the Officer Report of Injury form with a copy to the Chief of the department Five Step Investigation Plan In order to deal more effectively with accidents resulting in personal injury the following is a five step plan which should be used 1 FIRST AID OR MEDICAL CARE First concern should be to arrange for the First Aid or medical treatment for the person s injury 2 INVESTIGATION As soon as the injured has been provided for if such attention is necessary and investigation of the accident should be made 3 DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSE using the Officer Report of Injury Form In investigating and determining the causes of accidents the person making the investigation should not give the impression that he she is trying to place the blame for the accident A good way to begin the investigation is to ask the injured person about his or her injury The best results are obtained when the investigator gives the person the feeling that his or her help is needed to find the cause of the accident so that steps can be taken to prevent a similar occurrence happening to a fellow firefighter After collecting all of the facts it will then be possible to determine the cause of the accident It must be remembered however that accident causes vary They can be classified generally as being caused b
110. se vehicles Available P P E in addition to P P E for structural firefighting amp coveralls will include disposable gloves rubber gloves for disinfection purposes face masks eye protectors full face shields Sharps containers and leak proof disposal bags red Bio hazard bags Disposable gloves will be constructed of latex rather than plastic While both types provide equal protection latex is more durable during on scene emergencies Sharps containers will be closeable puncture resistant and leak proof Sharps containers will be color coded red labeled as Biohazard Pocket mask with one way valve used for CPR 4 will be carried on Rescue Engine 93 Emergency response often is unpredictable and uncontrollable While blood is the single most important source of HIV and HBV infection in the field it is safest to assume that all body fluids are infectious For this reason Personal Protective Equipment will be chosen to provide barrier protection against all body fluids In general members should select P P E appropriate to the potential for spill splash or exposure to body fluids No S O P or P P E ensemble can cover all situations COMMON SENSE MUST BE USED when in doubt Select maximal rather than minimal P P E Gloves will be replaced as soon as possible when soiled torn or punctured Wash hands after glove removal SEE ATTACHMENTS BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN PROTECTION PROGRAM TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 30
111. sibility is improved All Fire Department rescue personnel involved in a confined space rescue shall work in a buddy system when it is physically possible for two rescuers to enter the confined space The Safety Officer is responsible to have the rescuers time on air and the time in the space recorded All rescue personnel involved in a confined space rescue shall wear full protective clothing and SCBA as needed If the space is chemically contaminated chemical protective clothing shall be worn Fire Department personnel shall not breathe the atmosphere in the confined space until it has been tested A back up team of the same number as the entry team shall be standing by prepared to come to the aid of the entry team These personnel shall not be assigned any additional duties and shall be equipped and wearing the same level of protection as the entry team The entry and back up teams shall have radio communication capability The entry team and the entry process shall be controlled by an officer trained in Confined Space Rescue If needed a charged hose line shall be positioned at the entrance to the confined space and shall remain manned and in place throughout the incident A hoisting system or ladder shall be used in vertical confined space situations All rope work shall be performed only by trained vertical rescue personnel There shall be a written record and if possible a video recording of all outside the confined space activities a
112. t and the general public Fire Department personnel will handle property and equipment of the department with due care commensurate with the nature of the work and equipment employed It shall be the responsibility of anyone in a supervisory capacity to see that required personal protective equipment is utilized and safety rules and practices are observed It shall be the responsibility of all fire department personnel to immediately report to the chief officer any unsafe equipment hazardous conditions or unsafe working practices All injuries or accidents should immediately be reported to the chief officer Correct tools should be chosen for the execution of specific tasks to minimize the potential for mishap Before any fire department vehicles are set in motion all persons riding on in the vehicle will wear the safety restraint provided The driver shall not move the vehicle until he is assured that all personnel are properly restrained SAFETY COMMITTEE The Safety Committee will be made up of the Fire Chief Safety Officer and Training Officer The Safety Committee is responsible for examining safety related problems and seeking solutions to problems identified by members of the fire department The Safety Committee shall have the freedom and capability to generate their own goal and objectives GOALS OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE To improve the overall work environment and promote a greater concern for safety
113. te 01 14 95 Update 5 15 06 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief ON SCENE SAFETY OFFICER PURPOSE The incident Commander is responsible for the safety of all personnel at an emergency incident The incident Commander must recognize incidents and activities that create an unusual risk to personnel and appoint an on scene safety officer if span of control dictates it PROCEDURE SAFETY A basic level of safety is always in effect even at the most routine situations Safety of personnel is a primary consideration and is written in to each standard operating procedure All TFD Officers Engineers and Firefighters are responsible for safety and complying with operational and safety procedures INCIDENT COMMANDERS RESPONSIBILITY The I C is responsible for identifying situations where an on scene safety officer is necessary 1 During mutual aid fires 2 Hazardous materials incidents 3 Specialized rescue incidents 4 Any high risk to personnel incident Note The Safety Officer is the on scene safety officer when on the scene ON SCENE SAFETY OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS 1 Be an experienced FIRE GROUND officer 2 Be able to identify dangerous situations 3 Understand the safety officer s role ON SCENE SAFETY OFFICER DUTIES 1 Be assigned to the position by the I C Be briefed by the I C on Fire Ground operation Be an advisor to the I C and a consultant to other officers Not be assigned any other
114. th of work in area of entrapment number and type of victims or patients utilities in or near the excavation weather conditions current and predicted type and location of sources of vibration last known location of victims existing soil conditions and concerns time of day date day etc The incident commander will need to determine the need for additional resources as soon as possible These additional resources could include 1 Additional fire companies 2 Ambulances Air Ambulance 3 TRT teams Charleston Urbana Decatur refer to Technical Rescue Box Card 4 Public works equipment and personnel Vac Truck and additional shoring 5 Utility Companies 6 Specialized equipment such as heavy equipment J L Allen Construction Hunt Excavating Doug Dietrich Willis Little Excavating Personnel shall not enter a trench until a size up has been completed and sufficient resources are available to assure the safety of the rescuers HAZARD REMOVAL General Area e Create a hot warm and cold zone Suggested size and distance o Hot zone extends 0 50 feet o Warm zone extends from 50 150 feet o Cold zone extends from 150 300 feet Size and distance may need to be adjusted based on the conditions at the scene e Control traffic movement o Shut down roadways o Re route all non essential traffic around the scene e Control the crowd o Remove all non essential civilian personnel away from the incident Utilize police if poss
115. th sustained temperature of 800 F or greater for 2 minutes or longer o Activates with sustained temperature of 200 F or greater for 6 minutes or longer o Only way to reset is to exit the environment and allow unit to cool Maintenance e Change batteries once a year minimum e Crystal Lube the following components after cleaning o Thin coat where regulator mounts on mask o Thin coat on regulator o ring o Thin coat on clear command o ring e Thumbscrews should be hand tight only e Wipe down masks for cleaning DO NOT SUBMERGE o Alcohol wipes 50 alcohol and 50 distilled water solution Apparatus Checklist Tuscola Fire Department SCBA Inspection Log vV Bottle pressure is 4000 psi or above vV Bottle and pack are clean Assigned Firefighter V Straps on packs are fully extended vV ICM TX powers on and batteries are ok V Bottle pressure gauge and ICM agree on bottle pressure DATE INITIALS BOTTLE PACK AFTER USE REMARKS TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 504 Effective Date 02 16 95 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT DRAGER DETECTION PURPOSE To cover the use and maintenance of the various types of detection equipment on Rescue 95 PROCEDURE Drager Gas Detection Pump o The Drager Gas Detection Pump provides the Tuscola
116. the Chief of the Tuscola Fire Department that a Cadet currently enrolled in high school is receiving poor grades at school or that a Cadet s grades have declined since becoming a Cadet he or she will likely be removed from the Tuscola Fire Department No high school student shall receive a rank higher than Cadet or complete the Cadet program until he or she has successfully graduated from high school TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 900 Effective Date 01 04 1999 Updated 04 17 1999 5 15 06 07 07 08 4 8 10 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE EMS REQUEST PURPOSE To provide assistance to the local ambulance service when requested and guide response and operations at all EMS related calls and situations PROCEDURES During all EMS operations personnel should keep in mind that blood borne pathogens may be present See SOP 302 and 400 EMERGENCY and NON EMERGENCY calls O Rescue 95 will respond Personnel may respond to the South Station or the scene Personnel response should be as follows EMS Medical calls by DAY or NIGHT assignment plus all officers Note apparatus response SOP does not change This will be strictly for EMS Medical calls only If additional help is needed call for a second alarm If it involves rescue and or fire all personnel should respond on the first alarm EMT or First Responder certified personnel should take the lead while non E
117. the I E P A O The Safety Officer or Haz Mat Officer should notify the E P A if the released material is a reportable quantity RQ See attached form by calling the E M A telephone number 1 800 732 7860 Report the incident advise them of the situation and the contents and location of the materials and remember to get a I E M A incident number and make out the E M A Field Report See attached form TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 414 Effective Date 3 5 09 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved __ Steve L Hettinger Chief TRENCH RESCUE PURPOSE Insure the safety of personnel and guide response and operations involving at trench rescues or recoveries Personnel should comply with all O S H A regulations and the following safety procedures during any incident which may be a rescue or recovery that requires entry into a trench excavation or hole 4 feet or deeper Adherence to safety procedures protects fire department personnel and represents the best chance of survival for the patient PROCEDURE RESPONSE Personnel should don all appropriate PPE Generally that will be department issued rescue coveralls helmet boots gloves and in some cases a harness and safety line Begin gathering information size up while establishing a minimum 15 foot perimeter from any excavation trench or hole Approach the trench at the ends o Gather information such as reason for excavation work time and date work began dep
118. the call e Cadets should follow all Tuscola Fire Dept SOPs unless they contradict guidelines set forth in this SOP 701 e Cadets will be on probation until the department training officer graduates them from the Tuscola Fire Dept training program as outlined in SOP 700 INITIAL ORIENTATION AND TRAINING OF NEW FIREFIGHTERS e Cadets who are high school students o Will not be allowed to answer calls from 10 00 PM to 6 00 AM when they have school on the following day o Will not be allowed to carry their pager at school or respond to a call while they are in school o The Chief of the Tuscola Fire Department has absolute discretion to nominate an individual to become a member of the Tuscola Fire Department or to become a Cadet subject to appointment by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the city council Whether or not a high school student shall be allowed to become a Cadet will be determined on a case by case basis looking at the totality of the circumstances for each candidate in conjunction with the need for additional Cadets and the number of high school students who have already been admitted into the Cadet program The completion of high school is encouraged for all of those who hope to join the Tuscola Fire Department in the event that a Cadet candidate intends to threatens to or does drop out of high school he or she will likely be removed from the Tuscola Fire Department In the event that it comes to the attention of
119. throughout the fire department To assist in the investigation of any unsafe practices or equipment brought to the committee s attention To actively seek out and assist in the evaluation of new and currently used products and procedures as they apply to the health and safety of fire department personnel To maintain and compile accurate records of injuries and equipment failure to identify specific problems or trends leading to injuries To comprehensively investigate and make recommendations to prevent recurrence of all serious injuries sustained by Tuscola Fire Department personnel To provide such other support as may be requested by the department TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 400 Effective Date 12 30 94 Updated 06 01 99 07 29 04 6 29 06 9 7 06 2 11 08 4 8 10 Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief PERSONNEL AND APPARATUS RESPONSE PURPOSE To guide personnel and apparatus response to emergency calls PROCEDURE The response outline below should act as a guideline to decide which personnel and what apparatus and equipment should respond to a particular emergency The officer in charge can and should alter these guidelines when the emergency response requires it Covering the city if personnel and equipment leave the city should always be considered by the officer in charge RESPONSE CITY FIRE CALLS STRUCTURE Residential o All personnel should respond o Fire Command 1 Two Engines Rescue 9
120. unicate with the Engineer at the turntable and the pump operator s panel via the intercom boxes at those locations MAINTENANCE According to the ALF manual TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 601 Effective Date 02 27 95 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief SQURT TRUCK 99 RESPONSE In the City Truck 99 will respond only when specially called by the incident commander Mutual Aid Response will be as requested and according to S O P 400 and 401 Operator should be familiar with the Squrt Operations and Service Manual Only qualified operators certified by the Chief and Chief Engineer will operate this truck OPERATION Spot the truck according to the officer s instructions Get spotting instructions before reaching the incident scene even if you have to stop a block away to avoid over committing When spotted in the best location Set all brakes Place transmission in neutral and depress clutch Engage the P T O and observe red indicator light Turn on the electric throttle switch Look around for overhead obstructions i e wires trees poles etc Place jack pads on outriggers and extend both sides 2 ea until truck raises slightly and is level adjust independently as needed 7 Mount the rear tailboard CAUTION Do not use boom operating handle as an aid to mounting tailboard If the boom is up and flowing water the drastic move could damage the boom
121. up for incoming aerial apparatus This may include hand lines o Provide a 500 G P M minimum water supply to the first in Engine in operation at the front of the building Leave a means for entry and setup for incoming aerial apparatus o Provide the booster tank water to the first in Engine via pumping to the first in Engine s pump intake rural operations Rescue apparatus shall stage until assigned Possible assignments include o Positioning outside of the immediate fire area for purposes of equipment utilization rehabilitation and or SCBA servicing Aerial apparatus shall stage until assigned Possible assignments include o Positioning outside of the immediate fire area for purposes of equipment utilization o Inthe front of the fire building for roof or upper story access o Atan appropriate location to provide rescue of entrapped fire victims or firefighters Command officer shall receive the position of incident commander from the first arriving officer with a verbal report from the previous commander This exchange will occur on the request of the subordinate commander or the superior officer when conditions warrant Some of the functions the incident commander will provide for include the following o Securing of utilities Sectoring of command functions Apparatus placement Fire ground safety Press or information releases Fire suppression direction Tactics amp Strategy Incident termination 00000 0 S
122. urely so that by pass air cannot be sucked into the unit o Set the Counter to 0 if new type o Hold the pump in the hand with the fingers resting on the front plate o Compress the bellows COMPLETELY and release it o The end of the stroke is achieved when the limit chain becomes completely taut o After completing the prescribed number of strokes observe the tube for discoloration o Compare the scale on the tube with the threshold limit valve TLV for the respective tube which is in the pamphlet kept in the appropriate box of tubes o If the Drager tube shows a negative reading no discoloration whatsoever the ends of the tube may be recapped and the tube may be used again in the future Note Used tubes should not be placed back in the case upon completion of all testing but disposed of Maintenance o When the Drager Gas Detector Pump is frequently used the rubber diaphragm and screen should be inspected monthly and replaced if necessary TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 505 HOSE Testing PURPOSE Effective Date 6 5 06 Update Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief Testing hose helps insure the operability of the hose and safety of personnel during emergency situations Test procedures and safety of personnel during the test PROCEDURE PPE Boots Gloves Pants Helmets with face shields down when tightening couplings Gloves only when loading hose Before starting the test make a black mar
123. ve up and assist on scene personnel 3 Provide an additional attack position at a different location o Rescue truck should stage at least one block before the fire location and await assignment Possible assignments may include 1 Move up for additional equipment at scene 2 Move up and provide support services ie SCBA servicing rehabilitation or air monitoring o Ladder truck should stage at least one block before the fire location and await assignment Possible assignments may include 1 Move up to the front of the building for roof or upper floor access 2 Move up and assist on scene personnel 3 Move up for additional equipment at scene STRATEGIC PROCESS Gather information as to wind direction and speed Attempt to determine the source of the fire smoke odor Determine if the fire is of an unwanted nature a risk to other property or the smoke is a risk to the health of nearby residents Extinguish the fire if this action is appropriate Confirm no additional fires or possible sources for additional fires If the source proves to be from a structure or other type fire follow the appropriate standard operating procedure Terminate the incident and turn the property over to the owner occupant Inform the owner occupant as to the situation and reasons for the actions taken if appropriate TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 408 Effective Date 01 06 97 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief RESIDE
124. ving engine in operation at the front of the building Leave a means for entry and setup for incoming aerial apparatus o Provide a second attach or suppression location at the rear or one side of the fire building o Provide the booster tank water to the first in Engine by pumping to the first in engine s pump intake rural operations Rescue apparatus shall stage until assigned Possible assignments include o Positioning outside of the immediate fire area for purposes of equipment utilization rehabilitation and or SCBA servicing Aerial apparatus shall stage until assigned Possible assignments include o Positioning outside of the immediate fire area for purposes of equipment utilization o Inthe front of the fire building for roof or upper story access o At an appropriate location to provide rescue of entrapped fire victims or firefighters Command officer shall receive the position of incident commander from the first arriving officer with a verbal report This exchange will occur on the request of the subordinate commander or the superior officer when conditions warrant Some of the functions the incident commander will provide for include the following o Securing of utilities Sectoring of command functions Apparatus placement Fire ground safety Press or information releases Fire suppression direction Tactics amp Strategy Incident termination 00000 0 STRATEGIC PROCESS Gather information as to incident
125. y Operating Unit or Group should have its own officer and every Sector or Division should have an officer in charge e Remember Span of Control is critical at large incidents involving large numbers of responders and equipment Officers and firefighters within each Sector should communicate only with their Sector Officer Sector Officers should communicate only with the Operations Officer Operations Logistics Planning etc can then communicate directly with the IC limiting his span of control to a manageable level The IC CAN NOT communicate with every firefighter and Agency or Branch with a radio on the fire ground DCMA SOG 101 Mutual Aid Operations pg 2 Incident Command System continued e Once you have begun an assignment requested by the IC or Staging Officer do not abandon that responsibility for another task If you complete the task or assignment report that to Operations If your task does not require all of the resources you have available in your Sector send those resources back to Staging Radio Communications All radio traffic should be kept to an absolute minimum Repeaters should not be used for fire ground operations unless necessary for outside communications Agencies responding to a member agency requesting mutual aid assistance should report their location and status at the following times locations and using these methods e Paging Paged out on normal frequency fo
126. y an unsafe physical condition an unsafe act or unsafe practices Note See attached common unsafe acts and conditions CORRECTIVE ACTION The next important step is to determine and apply corrective action To apply corrective action requires more than telling a person to be careful In accidents involving physical hazards it is easy to specify the remedial action necessary to prevent a similar occurrence However most accidents occur as the result of unsafe acts or practices In such cases specific instruction to the person regarding the safe practices that should be followed must be given Telling a person to be more careful is not helping the person For instance if a person suffered an injury as the result of an unsafe method of handling a tool the officer should instruct the person in the safe method of handling the tool not telling the person to be more careful when handling the tool FOLLOW UP tt is important that corrective action be carried through to completion and again this is the responsibility of the officer or safety committee Note In conclusion it is granted that it will be difficult to completely eliminate all hazards however when hazards cannot be completely controlled or eliminated alternate methods for increasing present protection should be considered and applied a el a cd Laat ree _ l a SO ee a _ GUIDE TO ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION THE UNSAFE ACT GENERAL amp DETAILED CLASSIF
127. yield 8 10 hours of continuous use OPERATION Before attempting a measurement the combustible gas meter should be zeroed and the oxygen meter calibrated to 20 8 in fresh air o All circuits including the alarms are activated when the off on horn switch is moved to the on position When the needle of either meter reaches the preset alarm point the horn sounds and the appropriate red alarm light turns on Note The horn can be silenced by moving the off on horn switch to the horn off position o At which time the meter light will flash It will continue to flash as long as the instrument is operating and the knob remains in the horn position o When the combustible concentration drops its set point or the oxygen goes above its set point the horn silences automatically but the visual alarms remain lighted until the circuit is RESET manually o The Model 260 Monitor continuously and simultaneously monitors levels of oxygen and combustible gases o The unit is equipped with a line trap as water trap and a 5 foot synthetic rubber sampling hose Due to the complexity of the monitoring equipment all repairs recalibrations and sensor replacements should be referred to the Safety Officer TUSCOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT S O P 502 Effective Date 02 16 95 Updated Reviewed 2013 Approved Steve L Hettinger Chief GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT MSA PORTABLE COMBINATION METERS MODEL 360 PURPOSE The MSA Portable Indicator and Alarm meter Model 360

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