MONROEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY #4 INCIDENT RESPONSE POLICIES

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1 MONROEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY #4 INCIDENT RESPONSE POLICIES Policy Committee: Scott Feyes, Chief Kevin Bacco, Deputy Chief Tom McDonough, Deputy Chief Updated January,

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION DESCRIPTION REVISION DATE Policy Manual Statement April Department Organization Jan Mission Statement April NIMS April Home Response Policy April Health and Safety Policy April Apparatus Operation Policy April Roadway Safety April Apparatus Staffing Policy Jan Accountability & PAT Tags Jan Rapid Intervention Teams Jan Radio Communication Policy April C401 Company #4 Riding Policy Dec C402 Apparatus Response Guide Jan C403 Apparatus Riding Assignments May C404 Green Shield Policy Nov C405 Driving Requirement Policy June C406 Turnpike Radio Procedures Feb C407 County Unit Numbering Oct M4-1 Existing PPE Memorandum Feb EMS Dispatch Procedures March EMS Mutual Aid Requests March Water Rescue Policy July

3 PURPOSE: This manual establishes standard fire department-specific policies not covered in the Monroeville Fire Company #4 By-Laws. These procedures are meant to provide guidance when dealing with fire department-specific issues and situations, and to ensure Department activities are consistent, effective, efficient and safe. SCOPE: This manual applies to Fire Company #4 personnel and operational ride-alongs of Station #4 only. Company #4 is unique in the fact that it may use compensated personnel (employees) to staff calls during certain time periods. During times of calls for fire service out of District 4, employees must staff appropriate fire apparatus fully prior to staffing EMS vehicles unless directed otherwise. POLICY: Monroeville Fire Co. #4 shall provide for the safety, health and wellness of Company members and employees by establishing a fire department-specific policy manual and accompanying procedures. All Company members and employees shall follow these policies and accompanying procedures to the best of their ability. RESPONSIBILTY: All members and employees are expected to understand and follow these policies and procedures. Deviation from these policies and procedures is only permitted due to unforeseen circumstances. Officers of the Company are responsible to ensure their subordinates understand and follow these policies and procedures. Officers will document and report deviations to the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, for review

4 Monroeville Fire Company #4 Operational Chart FIRE CHIEF C-40 DEPUTY FIRE CHIEFS C-41, C-42 CAPTAINS C-43, C-44 LIEUTENANTS C-45, C-46, C-47, C-48 HEAD ENGINEER (C-49) ENGINEERS SENIOR FIREFIGHTERS (BLACK SHIELD) FIREFIGHTERS (GREEN SHIELD) FIREFIGHTERS JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS Limited Operations 102 CADET FIREFIGHTERS Non-Operational 4

5 COMPANY #4 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of this Company as a fire, rescue and emergency medical service provider is to strive and exceed the standards set by the Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Service profession while protecting life, property and the environment all while delivering efficient and effective readiness, response and emergency management services. The mission also includes enhanced recruitment and retention of volunteers for the Organization, while motivating and developing each member through education, training and participation for current and future roles within the Organization. Address individual differences through interpersonal and organizational communication development. Strengthen the Organization financially through innovative ideas, community support and asset management

6 NIMS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PURPOSE: This policy establishes the National Incident Management System (NIMS) through the established Monroeville Fire Chief s Committee Incident Command System (MFCCICS) as the official Incident Management System for Monroeville Fire Company #4. This policy is intended to meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1561, Emergency Services Incident Management System and NIMS. SCOPE: This policy applies to all Company #4 members and employees. This policy applies to all Company activities, including: emergency incidents, non-emergency incidents, special events, drills and any other hazardous or potentially hazardous situations. POLICY: Monroeville Fire Company #4 will follow the MFCCICS, a NIMS compliant incident management system. RESPONSIBILITY: Each incident commander, planner or leader is responsible to implement and follow our designated IMS

7 HOME RESPONSE POLICY PURPOSE: It is the intent of this policy to provide for the safety, health and welfare of home response personnel while responding to the station or an incident scene. SCOPE: All non-resident members that respond to the fire station from home are affected by this policy. POLICY: All personnel responding from home, or otherwise off-duty, will respond non-emergency and with the flow of traffic and obeying all traffic laws. All personnel will respond to the fire station to staff supplemental equipment unless ALL of the following apply: 1. You are forced to pass the incident scene on your way to the fire station 2. You have appropriate PPE (turnout gear, pocket mask, etc.) with you 3. You are able to position your vehicle clear of the incident scene 4. The scene is safe for you to enter prior to responding units arriving 5. Your response will have an immediate impact on the incident outcome while not putting you at risk The Incident Commander may not want/need additional personnel to respond without apparatus. No members or employees other than the Chief Officers may use lights and/or sirens in their personal vehicles in accordance with the Title 75 PA Motor Vehicle Code, Section 102, Paragraph 4, Item 2. Upon arrival at the Station, personnel will contact the highest ranking officer or senior member for assignment. Members will remain at the station until the units or OIC returns. Members choosing to leave the station prior to the units or OIC returning will not receive credit for the incident. RESPONSIBILITY: Each member and employee is responsible to follow this policy and the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code when responding to the fire station. The Fire Chief or his/her designee is responsible for enforcing this policy

8 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY PURPOSE: It is the intent of this policy to provide for the safety, health and welfare of all personnel at an incident scene. SCOPE: The Occupational Safety and Health Program (OSHP) governs all activities, emergency and non-emergency, of all personnel of this Company and any other persons involved in Fire Department operations. POLICY: This policy establishes an OSHP for Monroeville Fire Company #4. Through the implementation of the OSHP, our goal is to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, injuries, near misses, occupational illnesses and occupational exposures. All operational personnel will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while responding to an incident and while on the scene of an incident. This includes, but is not limited to, structural firefighting ensemble (including appropriate gloves, protective hood) respiratory protection and eye protection. (Refer to attached Memorandum 4-1, dated: 16, February, 2009) All personnel will be fully dressed in their PPE and belted in place prior to movement of apparatus. This policy will meet standards set forth in NFPA 1500 and OSHA The OSHP will be continuous and revised as necessary. RESPONSIBILTY: Each member and employee is responsible to integrate the OSHP into their activities. The appointed Safety Officer, Incident Commander or Company Officer is responsible to implement and enforce the program

9 APPARATUS OPERATION PURPOSE: It is the intent of this policy to provide for consistent and appropriate levels of training leading up to operating Monroeville Fire Company #4 apparatus as well as the safe operation of apparatus while responding to, and at the scene of, an incident. SCOPE: All operational members and employees who operate Company #4 apparatus. POLICY: Any member or employee wishing to drive the apparatus must learn in progressive order starting with Utility 4, the Medic Units, the Engines, the Rescue, and finally, the Truck. (see chart 405, Company #4 Driving Requirement Policy) Non-drivers of apparatus can only operate the apparatus after being qualified as an operator in accordance with existing policy. Driver will not move apparatus until all personnel are fully dressed in PPE, seated and belted and all doors are closed or secured. Driver of apparatus will not exceed posted speed limits by 10 miles per hour when responding to emergency incidents. Drivers/Operators of Heavy Apparatus shall not talk or text on a mobile communications device for sending or receiving text or messages. Driver/operator will always use a spotter when placing apparatus at an emergency incident. Driver will always use a spotter whenever operating the apparatus in reverse. This includes when backing into the station. Whenever driver loses sight of spotter apparatus will come to an immediate stop until spotter can be located. Driver will use existing method of notifying on board personnel of intent to move apparatus, ie: 2 beeps of horn for forward motion, 3 beeps for reverse motion, 1 beep for stopping. Driver is responsible for cleaning and returning apparatus to service after an incident, this includes fueling apparatus and equipment, filling water tank and repairing or replacing broken equipment and tools. RESPONSIBILTY: Each member and employee is responsible to follow this policy. The OIC or Company Officer shall enforce this policy

10 ROADWAY SAFETY PURPOSE: This policy establishes safe practices for Company members when they are asked to operate on or near a roadway; in order to ensure their safe return to service at the end of an incident. This policy is intended to meet the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA-SA ) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for worker visibility. SCOPE: This policy defines the actions of Fire Company personnel to provide for their safety when working on or near roadways. POLICY: Members and employees are encouraged to attend a State, County or Local Level Highway Incident Traffic Safety class prior to responding to these types of incidents. Vehicle Operator (Chauffer) will position the apparatus in a manner which best protects the work area from hazards while operating in a roadway. Operational members and employees will exit apparatus into the safe area to minimize exposure to scene hazards. All members and employees will wear provided safety vests meeting ANSI/ISEA Class 2 or Class 3 standards whenever operating in a roadway, or when their activity places them on or near a roadway. Members and employees may choose not to wear a vest when exposed to hazardous conditions where the use of such apparel may increase the risk of injury, such as: flame, high heat or hazardous materials. Junior members of Monroeville Company #4 are NOT permitted to operate on or near roadways in accordance with the Pennsylvania Junior Emergency Service Compliance Manual: Section A, paragraph b. RESPONSIBILITY: All members and employees will comply with this policy. The OIC or Incident Commander will enforce this policy

11 APPARATUS STAFFING POLICY PURPOSE: It is the intent of this policy to provide for consistent and appropriate staffing levels on responding apparatus. Company #4 is unique in the fact that it may use compensated personnel to staff EMS calls during certain time periods. SCOPE: All members and employees who respond to requests for fire or rescue services are affected by this policy. POLICY: Members of Company #4 are to fully staff the appropriately dispatched fire apparatus when responding to calls for fire or rescue service. Apparatus shall be staffed by qualified and appropriately trained personnel when available. Green shield Members and Junior Members will follow established hierarchy. (see charts 401, Company #4 Riding Policy and 404, Green Shield Policy) Apparatus should be staffed and respond in the appropriate order and at the appropriate rate depending on the dispatch area. (see chart 402, Monroeville Apparatus Response Guideline) Only after the requested piece(s) of fire apparatus is (are) fully staffed shall non-essential apparatus respond. Staffing may be adjusted when responding inside District 4 ONLY. Responding personnel will follow posted riding assignments in the apparatus unless directed otherwise by Incident Command, OIC, or Company Officer. (see chart 403, Company #4 Apparatus Riding Assignments) Heavy apparatus should respond with appropriate staffing levels for type of incident. Ideally, this number should be between 4 and 6 appropriately trained members and or employees. At no time shall heavy apparatus respond with less than two (2) members and/or employees unless directed by the Incident Commander. RESPONSIBILITY: Each member and employee is responsible to follow this policy The OIC, Company Officer or Senior member is responsible to ensure the appropriate number of personnel is responding to an incident on our apparatus

12 ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY PURPOSE: To establish a procedure to efficiently account for personnel responding to and on the scene of an emergency incident. The Personnel Accountability System gives Incident Commanders a fast and efficient means to account for all fire/rescue personnel responding to or on the scene of an emergency incident. SCOPE: All members and employees that respond to any emergency or non-emergency incident, special events, drills and any other hazardous or potentially hazardous situations. POLICY: Every member and employee of Monroeville Fire Co. #4 will be issued a pair of personnel accountability (PAT) tags. Each member and employee will keep his/her PAT attached to an existing D ring on their PPE when gear is stowed at the station. During any type of response in any apparatus, each member and employee shall attach (1) one tag to their apparatus riding position ring. Their second tag shall be given to apparatus officer who will place the tag on the appropriate crew ring on the officer side apparatus door. When apparatus arrives at destination the crew will meet with officer for any change in assignment. Personnel will maintain crew integrity throughout incident. The apparatus officer will then give crew tags to Incident Commander or his/her designated Accountability Officer. Personnel responding to an incident other than on dispatched apparatus must: a. Report to the Incident Commander to identify themselves. b. Place PAT on appropriate collector ring c. Await assignment Tags are to be collected by Company Officer or Crew Leader after completing assigned task(s). RESPONSIBILITY: Every member and employee is responsible to follow this policy. The OIC, Company Officer or Senior member is responsible to ensure and enforce the proper use of Personnel Accountability Tags

13 MVFC #4 RAPID INTERVENTION TEAMS PURPOSE: This policy is intended to establish the formation of a Rapid Intervention Crew or Team in accordance with OSHA 2 In 2 Out Standard 29 CFR and NFPA Standard This policy shall meet or exceed the MFCCICS Operating Policy and Guideline regarding Rapid Intervention Teams. SCOPE: This policy applies to all operational members and employees. POLICY: A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) shall be established anytime one of the following conditions exist: 1. Structure fire where SCBA and 1 ½ hose line (or larger) will be used. 2. Personnel are operating inside of an IDLH or potentially IDLH atmosphere. 3. Incidents with the possibility of collapse or entrapment of firefighting personnel. 4. Incidents where personnel might become lost or disoriented. 5. When deemed necessary by the Incident Commander. A RIT should consist of at least (4) four operational personnel with the following qualifications: 1. EMT 2. Fire Fighter I 3. Hazardous Material Operations 4. Rapid Intervention Team Concepts When Company #4 is requested as a RIT the Heavy Rescue will be the responding vehicle. If the Rescue is unavailable the Ladder Truck will respond. If the Ladder Truck is unavailable the second out Engine will respond. The RIT shall only be used for duties related to the safe evacuation and rescue of public safety personnel. The RIT shall remain in close eye or radio contact with the IC at all times. It shall be the responsibility of all RIT crew members to monitor changes in stability and conditions of the structure throughout the incident. The RIT shall remain intact until activated or released by the IC. RESPONSIBILITY: All operational members and employees are responsible for following this policy. The Incident Commander, OIC or Company Officer is responsible to ensure the institution of Rapid Intervention Teams at incidents that warrant them. 270 See more detailed information in the following pages 13

14 MONROEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM (RIT) POLICY PURPOSE: This policy is intended to establish the formation of a Rapid Intervention Crew or Team in accordance with National Standards. The Incident Commander MUST ensure that a RIT is in place and appropriately equipped to rescue any firefighter(s) in distress. SCOPE: This policy applies to all Operations Members of the Monroeville Fire Department Monroeville Fire Department EMS. DEFINITIONS: RIC: Rapid Intervention Crew (locally known as R. I. Team ) IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health NFPA: National Fire Protection Agency OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration PPE: Personal Protective Equipment A. Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) The Monroeville Fire EMS Department has implemented the RIC procedure in accordance with NFPA Standard 1407 and as a standard practice for all emergency incidents having more than one crew/team operating in a hazardous or IDLH atmosphere There is a distinct difference between the OSHA 2 In, 2 Out and the RIC, and they should not be confused. Regardless of which unit is assigned as the RIC, the 2 In, 2 Out requirement must be maintained by the standby crew on the scene until the RIC is ready to assume RIC responsibilities unless there is a known life hazard. 1) All structures: A RIC shall be established as soon as reasonable when one of the following conditions exists. a) any reported structure fire b) Personnel may operate inside of an IDLH or potentially IDLH atmosphere c) Incidents with the possibility of collapse or entrapment of our personnel d) Incidents where personnel might become lost or disoriented e) When deemed necessary of the Incident Commander IC It shall be the responsibility of the Incident Commander to ensure the RIC has been established and is in place DISPATCH Usual/single residential - the 4th due company dispatched on the alarm shall be dispatched as RIC and responsible for establishing the initial RIC on deck assignment 14

15 DISPATCH Commercial/Industrial/Multi Residential 1st alarm - Monroeville 4th due (non special) company shall establish initial RIC assignment 2nd alarm - Requires mutual aid RIT assignment CAD will recommend mutual RIT based on the run cards B. Deployment of the Rapid Intervention Crew When a swift rescue or recovery can t be affected by interior crews, the Incident Commander shall notify Communications and deploy the RIC to the last known or reported location of the lost, trapped, or missing firefighter. The RIC shall be deployed when signs of distress are noted. This may include, but not be limited to: MAYDAYS Radio Distress Call: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY a. Identify: Unit designation, name, location, type of distress b. Other verbal distress calls PASS device alert Abandoned hand lines PPE (helmet, SCBA) outside of window or doorway inappropriately Obvious building or floor collapse The RIC Officer shall obtain as much information as possible regarding the exact nature and problem and implement the rescue plan with any adjustments necessary. This includes determining how many Firefighters are involved and if they are: Missing, lost, trapped, or cut off by fire/idlh Injured or require immediate medical attention In need of immediate SCBA replacement IC When the RIC is deployed, the Incident Commander will ensure the dispatch of an available EMS unit to the scene. If there is an EMS unit already on scene, the crew will deploy/stage to the Command Post with appropriate medical equipment. IC The Incident Commander shall be the only one with the authority to cancel a RIC rescue operation. He/She shall ensure Dispatch make a radio transmission that the RIC rescue operations has been canceled or terminated and that normal operations are continuing. 15

16 MONROEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RAPID INTERVENTION CREW (RIC) STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE PURPOSE: This guideline is intended to establish the formation of a Rapid Intervention Crew or Team in accordance with National Standards. The Incident Commander MUST ensure that a RIC is in place and appropriately equipped to rescue any Firefighter(s) in distress: Tactical positioned Officers shall account for crew assignment and personal accountability; and Firefighters shall maintain their assignments and crew integrity unless re-assigned by Command. SCOPE: This guideline applies to each Station and all Operational Members of the Monroeville Fire Department and Monroeville Fire Department EMS DEFINITIONS: RIC: Rapid Intervention Crew (locally known as R. I. Team ) IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health NFPA: National Fire Protection Agency OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration PPE: Personal Protective Equipment A. Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) The Monroeville Fire EMS Department has implemented the RIC procedure in accordance with NFPA Standard 1407 and as a standard practice for all emergency incidents having more than one crew/team operating in a hazardous or IDLH atmosphere There is a distinct difference between the OSHA 2 In, 2 Out and the RIC, and they should not be confused. Regardless of which unit is assigned as the RIC, the 2 In, 2 Out requirement must be maintained by the standby crew on the scene until the RIC is ready to assume RIC responsibilities unless there is a known life hazard. 2) All structures: A RIC shall be established as soon as reasonable when one of the following conditions exists. a) any reported structure fire b) Personnel may operate inside of an IDLH or potentially IDLH atmosphere c) Incidents with the possibility of collapse or entrapment of our personnel d) Incidents where personnel might become lost or disoriented e) When deemed necessary of the Incident Commander 16

17 IC It shall be the responsibility of the Incident Commander to ensure the RIC has been established and is in place DISPATCH Usual/single residential - the 4th due company dispatched on the alarm shall be dispatched as RIC and responsible for establishing the initial RIC on deck assignment DISPATCH Commercial/Industrial/Multi Residential 1st alarm - Monroeville 4th due (non special) company shall establish initial RIC assignment 2nd alarm - Requires mutual aid RIT assignment CAD will recommend mutual RIT based on the run cards A RIC should consist of no less than four (4) sufficiently trained interior firefighters capable of operating under such conditions that would warrant their deployment. Crew/Team make-up should consist of a Crew Officer, Forcible Entry/Egress Firefighter, Air Management Firefighter, Rope Deployment Firefighter, and other needed position functional members. Minimum training/qualifications shall include (but not limited to): Essentials of Firefighting or equivalent Rapid Intervention Team Concepts (RITC) Authorization of Company Chief Additional training should be sought by any individual wishing to operate on a RIC. This training should include in-house drills and: Rapid Intervention Crew Exercises (RICE) Truck Company Operations Firefighter Safety & Survival Basic Rop Training Confined Space Training Structure Collapse Training The RIC shall only be used for duties related to the safe evacuation and rescue of commited public safety personnel. The Incident Commanders shall request additional uncommitted resources if it appears that the incident is escalating and additional personnel may be needed. The RIC shall form in close proximity on an on-deck assignment position. This crew shall remain in close eye or radio contact at all times and shall only carry out those assignments given by the RIC Officer at the direction of the Incident Commander. RIC Members are to remain vigilant and disciplined. They must be in a constant state of readiness in FULL PPE. On certain incidents, the RIC may be placed in a forward position to provide quickest access to the personnel operating in the hazard area, or be moved into a necessary operational tactical assignment. Such as: The floor below the fire on all high-rise or mid-rise building fires. Near the point of entry for personnel on large building such as shopping centers, schools or 17

18 warehouses. Where deemed appropriate by the Incident Commander or RIC Officer. Outside Agencies may be utilized on greater alarm incidents when determined by the Incident Commander. However, unless critically necessary, an on-deck RIC will not be used for operations at such incidents until a secondary RIC arrives on scene and is ready for deployment. When possible, responding RIC apparatus should stage as close to the scene without obstructing suppression efforts. B. Duties and Responsibilities It shall be the responsibility of all RIC Members to monitor changes in the stability, communications and condition of the structure or scene throughout the operation. Any changes (i.e. missing stairways, holes in the floor, open elevators, partial structural collapses, etc.) that could cause harm to the Firefighters must be reported to the Incident Commander or Operations Officer. Safety hazards shall be communicated to all personnel via radio by the Incident Commander or Safety Officer. Upon arrival on the scene, the RIC Officer shall meet face-to-face with the Incident Commander and be briefed on: The current plan of action that is in place The location of all Companies and Sector Officers operating within the structure The location of the fire and possible areas of extension Major risks and hazards known A complete and ongoing exterior assessment shall be conducted by Members of the RIC to ensure familiarity with the building and identification of specific hazards, (deteriorating) conditions, and obstructions. A 360 degree walk-around should be conducted every minutes by a Member of the RIC. A complete size up shall be completed by the RIC Officer. This shall include: Size/height of building Type of construction Occupancy Location of fire Location and number of operating personnel Points of entry and exit Any yet necessary tasks needed or safety concerns There may be certain potentially vital egress locations that are not accessible by conventional means. The RIC Officer shall advise the Incident Commander of such and make sure that those egress points are MADE accessible by requesting the appropriate equipment and/or resources to facilitate the removal of needed egress. For example: Additional ladders Enlarged openings Security bars removed Additional or specific area ventilated 18

19 The RIC Officer shall: A. Remain in close eye or radio contact with the Incident Commander at all times. B. Be responsible for developing the rescue plan based on the information provided during the briefing and size up; and C. Be responsible for ensuring that the Incident Commander is aware of any additional resources necessary to implement the rescue plan without delay. The RIC Officer shall be prepared to brief the Incident Commander and/or provide the rescue plan in writing if directed to do so. The rescue plan must ensure that sufficient egress is provided to the interior crews as soon as possible. This shall include placement of at least one ladder at each floor near the fire area, window bars are removed, door gates are opened, or any other obstruction to the swift evacuation of the building is addressed. When possible, the RIC should not be used to accomplish these tasks if it will result in fatigue and an inability to carry out strenuous rescue efforts which may be required. The RIC Officer shall be responsible to ensure that each Member of RIC has been briefed on the rescue plan and that each Member understands their individual assignments. The appropriate resources should be compiled at a specific area by each RIC at all working incidents. Resources should include, but not be limited to: Sufficient personnel to implement the plan Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) RIC Pack Two hand lights per Team Member Stokes basket Pike Poles or Hooks 150 Rope Forcible entry/egress tools (flathead axe, halligan bar, rabbit tool, bolt cutters, wire cutters), lights, power saws, and other equipment deemed necessary. One portable radio for each two-person team with appropriate frequency After compiling the minimum resources noted above, the RIC shall work with the Incident Commanders to obtain any other specialized equipment needed, available or appropriate for conditions (hydraulic rescue tools, air bags, torches, collapse equipment, mechanical advantage, EMS equipment, etc.) The RIC Officer will be responsible for monitoring the radio for a MAYDAY or other distress/safety messages, progress reports, changes in the interior and exterior conditions, urgent messages, etc. To assist in obtaining the above information, the acronym LUNAR may be used. L Location (last known location including floor number, quadrant, etc.) U Unit (identification of the crew and their unit or sector assignment) N Name (name of the individuals that need rescue or recovery) A Assignment (the last known assignment given to the individuals) R Resources needed (what equipment is needed to implement the rescue plan) The Incident Commander shall establish a Rescue (Group-Sector), normally this will be assumed by the 19

20 RIC Officer. The RIC Officer assigned shall communicate a) the progress being made by the RIC, b) any changing conditions on the interior, c) the progress being made and d) other resources needed such as specialized rescue equipment and EMS. 20

21 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS POLICY PURPOSE: This policy establishes the approved use of two-way radio systems by Company #4 personnel. SCOPE: This policy applies to all operational members and employees. POLICY: The communications model provided by the Monroeville Fire Chiefs Committee (MFCC) is the basis for our radio traffic. Radio transmissions shall be concise and contain plain language as per NIMS and will not contain any 10 codes. The Monroeville Fire Department Numbering System will be used, ie: Engine 41, Truck 4, Rescue 4, Medic 4-9, Utility 4. (See chart 406, Turnpike Radio Numbering and Chart 407, County Unit Numbering) Staffing levels will be announced when calling en route to an incident (staffing levels should not include limited or non-operational members), ie: Engine 42 responding with six. Apparatus crew designations will be assigned as per the Company #4 Accountability Policy, ie: Engine 41-A, Truck 4-B, Rescue 4-C. When Mayday radio traffic is requested, all operational personnel NOT involved in the Mayday will switch to an alternative radio frequency established by the IC or Dispatch Center. The radio identifier for the Monroeville Dispatch Center (MDC) is Communications. The radio identifier for Allegheny County Dispatch (ACEOC) is County. The radio identifier for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is High Spire The radio identifier for Westmoreland County Dispatch is Westmoreland 911. MFCCICS nomenclature and unit identification shall be adhered to while working within Monroeville. NIMS nomenclature shall be adhered to when responding outside of Monroeville. As per Federal Communications Committee (FCC) regulations, inappropriate or derogatory language is unacceptable. Over-the-air transmissions are heard by anyone who wants to listen, radio decorum and professionalism is expected at all times. RESPONSIBILITY: All operational personnel using two-way radio communications are responsible for what they transmit. The Incident Commander, OIC or Company Officer will enforce radio discipline

22 MONROEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. NO. 4 FIRE APPARATUS RIDING POLICY CHIEF OFFICERS (FIRE CHIEF, DEPUTY CHIEFS, ASSISTANT CHIEFS) A Chief Officer may assign or remove Line Officers, Firefighters, Green Shield Firefighters and Junior Firefighters from any riding position at any given time. Due regard will be given to the level of training and experience before such a decision is made. When this request is made the personnel will comply without incident. No delay in responding the apparatus should occur. LINE OFFICERS (CAPTAIN, LIEUTENANT, ENGINEERS) A Line Officer may assume the riding position in which a Firefighter, Green Shield Firefighter or Junior Firefighter may be riding in at any given time. A Line Officer of the highest ranking at the station at the time of the call has the choice in where they wish to ride. Due regard will be given to the level of training and experience before such a decision is made. When this request is made personnel will comply without incident. No delay in responding the apparatus should occur. FIREFIGHTERS A Firefighter may assume the riding position in which a Green Shield Firefighter or Junior Firefighter may be riding in at any given time. A Firefighter may NOT request the riding position in which another Firefighter is riding in. Due regard will be given to the level of training and experience when making such a decision. When this request is made personnel will comply without incident. No delay in responding the apparatus should occur. GREEN SHIELD FIREFIGHTERS A Green Shield Firefighter may request the riding position in which a Junior Firefighter may be riding at any given time. Due regard will be given to the level of training and experience before such a decision is made. When this request is made personnel will comply without incident. No delay in responding the apparatus should occur. JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS A Junior Firefighter will be the first choice when personnel are needed to be removed from apparatus. CHART

23 MONROEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS RUN ASSIGNMENTS & GUIDELINES The Monroeville Fire Department consists of (5) five separate response districts, as well as mutual aid and automatic aid responses to other communities. Responses are based on unit based dispatching which is generated by the MECC. Companies are to respond only the units that are dispatched by MECC. The run responses may change due to any of the following reasons; apparatus out of position, availability of drivers, need for special service equipment, or at the discretion of the Incident Commander or Officer in Charge. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines, please see one of the line officers for further explanation. CHART 402 UNIT RESPONSE POLICY Monroeville Fire Department is dispatched by unit based dispatching according to CAD. Stations are required to only respond units that are dispatched by MECC. The only additional apparatus that are permitted to respond is apparatus from the home district station. See policy 2/10/16 MONROEVILLE FIRE CHIEFS COMMITTEE February 10, 2016 On Structure Fire Calls (commercial, residential or auto alarms) the *District Company may respond *(1) one additional heavy unit i.e. engine, truck, rescue, command to the call as long as the unit is staffed with *4 four or more firefighters. If an additional unit does respond, Communications will simply add the unit to the response assignment on the CAD. Stations should keep in mind that if you respond a second unit to a call, it is now unavailable in the CAD system for any additional calls in or out of town, and the assignment will be filled accordingly. 23

24 EMERGENCY RESPONSES: 1. All structure calls 2. Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) with injuries and/or entrapment 3. CO alarm with priority symptoms 4. Dumpster fires 5. Vehicle fires 6. HAZ-MAT incidents 7. Natural Gas leaks and unknown odors INSIDE a structure 8. Transformer Arcing/Fire NON-EMERGENCY RESPONSES: 1. Fluids on roadway (Wash downs) 2. Open burning 3. CO Alarm without priority symptoms 4. Helicopter Landing zone 5. Station stand-by/move up 6. Search details 7. Natural Gas leaks and unknown odors OUTSIDE a structure 8. Fire Alarms reported false 9. Wires down At any time on any given call, a line officer may downgrade the response from emergent to non-emergent (no lights or sirens) OR upgrade the response from non-emergent to emergent (lights and sirens activated). 24

25 HOME DISTRICT RESPONSE LIST VEHICLE RESCUES 1. Medic Unit 2. Rescue 4 3. Medic Unit 4. Engine 1 5. Medic Unit 6. As per OIC SPECIALIZED RESCUE Trench, high/low angle, Water, Structure collapse, Aircraft, Technical 1. Rescue 4 2. Medic Unit 3. Medic Unit 4. Truck 4 5. Utility 4 6. As per OIC FLUID CONTROL/ROADWAY HAZARD 1. Rescue 4 2. Engine 1 HAZ-MAT (STRUCTURAL) 1. Engine 1 2. Rescue 4 3. Medic Unit 4. Truck 4 5. As per OIC HAZ-MAT (NON-STRUCTURAL) 1. Engine 1 2. Rescue 4 3. Medic Unit 4. Engine 2 5. As per OIC MISCELLANEOUS RESPONSES ELEVATOR RESCUE 1. Rescue 4 or Truck 4 OIC will determine depending on the location of the incident 2. Medic Unit WATER REMOVAL/SALVAGE 1. Truck 4 or Rescue - OIC will determine depending on the location of the incident 2. Medic Unit 25

26 FIRE STAND-BY/MOVE UP 1. Engine 2 (or as requested) 2. Medic Unit HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE 1. Engine 1 2. Medic Unit (if requested) SEARCH DETAIL 1. Rescue 4 2. Medic Unit 3. Utility 4 4. As per OIC CO ALARMS With priority symptoms Without priority symptoms 1. Medic Unit 1. Rescue 4 2. Rescue 4 2. Medic Unit 3. Medic Unit 3. As per OIC RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM RESPONSES Rescue 4 will respond on all RIT requests in the Municipality of Monroeville and for mutual aid. In the event that Rescue 4 is not available, Truck 4 will respond in its place. In the event that Truck 4 is not available, Engine 41/42 will respond. Order in which apparatus respond s may be altered by Incident Commander or Chief Officers. 26

27 MONROEVILLE STATION #4 ENGINE RIDING ASSIGNMENTS 1. Chauffer 2. Officer Equipment: Radio Responsibility: Safely get apparatus to scene. Performs pump operations. Sets up lighting. Keeps track of equipment. Equipment: Radio, Hand Tool, TIC, Light Responsibility: Direct Chauffer to appropriate placement of apparatus. Initial scene size-up. Directs attack hose crews. 3. Layout 4. Lineman Equipment: Radio, Supply Line, Light Responsibility: Pull supply line and make appropriate connection to hydrant Then back up Hook Up on second hand line. Equipment : Hose line, Light Responsibility : Pull and advance appropriate hand line for fire attack. 5. Irons 6. Back Up Equipment: Hydra ram, Irons, Light Equipment: Radio, Irons, Light Responsibility: Forces entry for the primary Responsibility: Backs up Knob. Forces attack crew. Assist in advancing hose line entry when needed. attack. CHART

28 MONROEVILLE STATION #4 TRUCK RIDING ASSIGNMENTS 1. Chauffer 2. Officer Equipment: Radio Responsibility: Positions apparatus for use of aerial device. Stabilizes, operates and pumps apparatus. Places ground ladders, lights and fans. Keeps track of equipment. Equipment: Radio, Hydro-Ram, TIC Responsibility: Assist Chauffer with positioning of apparatus. Directs interior crew with locating and confining fire, search and rescue. 3. OVM 4. Irons Equipment: Radio, 8 Hook, Halligan Responsibility: Perform 360 of building and report findings to Truck OIC. Vents from exterior, forces entry opposite of attack line. Performs exterior rescues. Secures exterior utilities. Equipment: Radio, Irons, Box Light Responsibility: Works forward of Engine crew. Forces entry and egress when needed. Vents ahead of nozzle and performs search and rescue. 5. Roof 6. Can Equipment: Radio, Roof Hook, Saw, Rope Responsibility: Ventilate vertically when necessary. Performs exterior rescues. Assists with ladders, lights and fans. Equipment: Radio, 6 Hook, PWC Responsibility: Works forward of Engine crew. Locates and confines fire. Performs search and rescue. Vents from interior. Exposes hidden fire. Secures interior Utilities 28

29 MONROEVILLE STATION #4 RESCUE RIDING ASSIGNMENTS (MVC) 1. Chauffer 2. Officer Equipment: Radio Responsibility: Safely gets apparatus to scene. Positions appropriately for type of call. Operates pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Stages tools in staging area. Assists with operations as directed by OIC. Equipment: Radio Responsibility: Size-up incident assessing all hazards. Direct extrication crew. Continually asses overall operation. 3. Safety 4. Tool Stage PWC and Dry Chem. extinguishers near incident. Monitor any safety issues and communicate them to the IC. Chock wheels of vehicle. Assist with stabilization of vehicle. Assume primary extrication tool. 5. Crib 6. Crib 2 Begin stabilization vehicle with first-in cribbing bag. Crib vehicle further if needed. Assume secondary tool when Cribbing complete Assist with stabilization of vehicle using cribbing or struts. Prepare air bags if needed ***For structural calls use Truck tool and responsibility protocols for the following positions: 1. Driver 2. Officer 3. OVM 4. Irons 5. Can 6. Roof +++For RIT calls use RIT tool and responsibility protocols. 29

30 MONROEVILLE STATION #4 RESCUE RIDING ASSIGNMENTS (STRUCTURE) 1. Chauffer 2. Officer Equipment: Radio Responsibility: Safely gets apparatus to scene. Positions appropriately for type of call. Prepares lights, fans and saws for use. Stages tools in staging area. Assists with operations as directed by OIC. Equipment: Radio, TIC, Hand Tool Responsibility: Size-up incident assessing all hazards. Directs crew for assignment. given. 3. OVM 4. Irons Equipment: Radio, 8 Hook Responsibility: Perform 360 of building and report findings to Rescue OIC. Vents from the exterior. Performs exterior rescues. Secures exterior utilities. Equipment: Irons, Light Responsibility: Force entry and egress opposite of attack crews. Performs VES of area with Can position. 5. Can 6. Roof Equipment: 6 Hook, PWC, Lights Equipment: Radio, Roof Hook, Saw, Rope Responsibility: Team up with Irons position and perform Responsibility: Team up with Truck 5 VES operations. Locate and confine any fire Roof position and vent vertically. opposite of attack crews. Perform ladder and exterior rescues. ***For MVC calls use protocols for the following positions: 1. Driver 2. Officer 3. Safety 4. Tool 5. Crib 6. Crib 2 +++For RIT calls use RIT tool and responsibility protocols. 30

31 MONROEVILLE STATION #4 RESCUE RIDING ASSIGNMENTS (RIT) 1. Chauffer 2. Officer Equipment: Radio Responsibility: Safely gets apparatus to scene. Positions appropriately for type of call. Prepares lights, fans and saws for use. Stages tools in staging area. Assists with operations as directed by OIC. Equipment: Radio, TIC, Hand Tool, Light Responsibility: Size-up incident assessing all hazards. Assumes role of RIT Officer in. command structure or Crew leader if Chief Officer is present. Directs Crew operations. 3. Air 4. Entry Equipment: Radio, RIT Pack, Light Responsibility: Carries RIT pack during operations. Performs patient assessment and executes air change-out when necessary. Equipment: Irons, Light Responsibility: Force entry and egress for RIC. Makes enlarged opening, removes security bars. 5. Entry 6. Rope Equipment: 6 Hook, Light Responsibility: Team up with the Irons position and force entry and egress for RIC. Assists with enlarged opening and removing security bars. Equipment: Radio, 150 Rope, Light Responsibility: Carries rope bag into Extrication area for use in removal Of firefighter. Assists Air position With assessment and change-out. ***For MVC calls use protocols for the following positions: 1. Driver 2. Officer 3. Safety 4. Tool 5. Crib 6. Crib 2 +++For Structure calls use Truck tool and responsibility protocols. 31

32 Monroeville Fire Co. No. 4 Green Shield Policy Any new applicant, with the exception of Junior firefighters, upon receiving turnout gear from the Company, will be issued a black helmet with a green identification shield. This shield will signify to fire ground personnel that this person is unable to be sent into the IDLH zone. There are certain criteria that must be met to remove a green shield from an applicant s helmet. They include: 1) Must conclude all four (4) modules of the Essentials of Firefighting Program. 2) Must obtain (at a minimum) NIMS 100, 200, 700 & ) Must show knowledge and comfort in the use of Survivair Panther II and Survivair Mark II self contained breathing apparatus. 4) Must prove knowledge of basic fire ground Operating Procedures used within Company No. 4 and Monroeville Fire Department. 5) Must show knowledge of the location and operation of tools and equipment carried upon the apparatus of Company No. 4 *There is no set time limit a probationary applicant will remain in a green shield. The only limit is how quickly the applicant can show competency in the above criteria. All personnel will be signed off by a Company officer prior to receiving approval for black shield. * Live-Ins must complete the above requirements within 30 days of move-in date or item #1 whichever occurs last. CHART

33 MONROEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO.4 DRIVER TRAINING/OPERATOR PROGRAM INTRODUCTION The attitude of the operator of emergency vehicles is probably the most important indicator of the probability that he/she will be involved in a collision. A person s physical skill actually maneuvers the vehicle, but the person s attitude and mental state of dictate the commands. Many skilled drivers are involved in collisions while oftentimes operators with less skills, ability and experience avoid collisions by having a proper attitude. Two if the most important traits that contribute to a good attitude of an emergency vehicle operator are courtesy and patience. You must understand that when responding with warning lights and sirens, you may encounter 10 or even 1000 other civilian vehicles on the road. From your perspective, you know where you want them to go or how they can move out of your way. But the operator of a private vehicle rarely encounters an emergency vehicle approaching. This often leads to panic and sometimes foolish responses to your warning signals. Try to emphasize with drivers placed in this position, especially the elderly or inexperienced drivers. Impatience on the part of the apparatus operator can easily lead to an accident. Remember, to be of any use at the scene of the emergency in which you are responding, you must first arrive there. Fire Engineering, Apparatus Supplement, June Being the driver of an emergency vehicle places greater responsibility on the shoulders of an individual than those of driving a personal vehicle. Vehicle size and handling, configuration, and special conditions under which the vehicle is operated must be considered by a driver or potential driver. If the driver does not take all of these items seriously, the apparatus will not arrive at the scene safely Being an emergency apparatus driver as a member of Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company No.4 is not a right, but a privilege that is earned. If anyone should fail to up-hold the policies and procedures of the Driver Training/Operator program will be removed from driving. 33

34 PA TITLE Drivers of emergency vehicles (a) General Rule The driver of an emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual suspected violator of the law, or when responding to, but not upon returning for a fire alarm or other emergency call, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions stated in the section. (b) Exercise of special privileges. The driver of emergency vehicle may: a. Park of stand, irrespective of the provisions of this part. b. Proceed past a red signal indicator or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation, except as provided in subsection (d). c. Exceed the minimum speed limits so long as the driver does not endanger life or property, except as provided in subsection (d). d. Disregard regulations governing direction of movement, overtaking vehicles or turning in specified directions. e. Audible and visual signals required. The privileges granted in this section to an emergency vehicle shall apply only when the vehicle is making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting the requirements and standards set forth in regulations adopted by the department. f. Ambulances, blood delivery vehicles and human organ delivery vehicles. The driver of an ambulance, blood delivery vehicles and human organ delivery vehicle shall comply with maximum speed limits, red signal indications and stop lights. After ascertaining that the ambulance, blood delivery vehicle or human organ delivery vehicle will be given the right-of-way, the driver may proceed through a red signal indicator or stop-sign. g. Exercise of care. The section does not relieve the drive of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons. h. Pedalcycles. -- No part of this section shall be construed to restrict the operation of a pedalcycle used by a police officer during the course of performing official duties. i. Emergency vehicle preemption devices. j. The department may promulgate regulations for the operation and use of preemptive traffic devices by emergency vehicles. k. An individual other than the authorized emergency personnel who operates or uses a preemptive traffic device commit a misdemeanor of the third degree. l. The possession of a preemptive traffic device by an individual who is not an authorized user of the device is prohibited. The device if in the possession of a no authorized user shall be deemed contraband and shall be seized by a law enforcement officer. 34