Bethany Beach Volunteer Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company- Station 70Fire Company- Station 70

2009 2009

Safety / Line of Duty DeathSafety / Line of Duty Death

Safety ObjectivesSafety Objectives Responding to an EmergencyResponding to an Emergency Seatbelt UseSeatbelt Use Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment On Scene ActivitiesOn Scene Activities Fire Tactics & Incident Command ReviewFire Tactics & Incident Command Review Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment Mayday Mayday! Mayday!!Mayday Mayday! Mayday!! Placing Units Back In ServicePlacing Units Back In Service Apparatus SafetyApparatus Safety Common Sense Around the StationCommon Sense Around the Station LODDLODD

Responding to an Responding to an EmergencyEmergency

Time of AlarmTime of Alarm 3am vs 3pm3am vs 3pm

Type of CallType of Call Working Fire vs Automatic AlarmsWorking Fire vs Automatic Alarms

Level of AlertnessLevel of Alertness Lack of Sleep or DistractedLack of Sleep or Distracted

Personal HealthPersonal Health Taking Medications (Ambien, Lunesta, NyQuil, Cold and Taking Medications (Ambien, Lunesta, NyQuil, Cold and

Flu)Flu) WeatherWeather

Wet – Icy – Snow – Limited VisibilityWet – Icy – Snow – Limited Visibility Speed – Traffic – Warning LightsSpeed – Traffic – Warning Lights

Title 21 – Summer vs Winter – Amber, Blue or Clear Title 21 – Summer vs Winter – Amber, Blue or Clear LightsLights

“O” TOLERANCE

Alcohol Rule

Responding to an Responding to an EmergencyEmergency

Follow SOG’sFollow SOG’s 10mph over posted speed limit10mph over posted speed limit Modify response for weather, road conditions, Modify response for weather, road conditions,

traffic patterns, nature of call.traffic patterns, nature of call.*Alpha, Omega, DOA’s*Alpha, Omega, DOA’s*Elevator Rescue, Public Service, CO2*Elevator Rescue, Public Service, CO2

COLDCOLD vs vs HOT HOT – – “Reduced rate” no longer to be “Reduced rate” no longer to be usedused

Driver/Operator is Driver/Operator is responsibleresponsible for the vehicle. for the vehicle. Officer is Officer is responsibleresponsible for the driver, the for the driver, the

vehicle and setting the tone of the response.vehicle and setting the tone of the response.

Responding to an Responding to an EmergencyEmergency

Properly assembled crewProperly assembled crew (4) minimum or 8 minutes then respond under-staffed.(4) minimum or 8 minutes then respond under-staffed.

Vehicle and personnel checkVehicle and personnel check StaffingStaffing GearGear SEATBELTSSEATBELTS Driver/Operator InspectionDriver/Operator Inspection

Know the location of the incidentKnow the location of the incident Map BooksMap Books Laptops – ArcExplorer, Red Alert, Streets & TripsLaptops – ArcExplorer, Red Alert, Streets & Trips Response Board, Text Messages, Contact EOC Prior to Response Board, Text Messages, Contact EOC Prior to

leavingleaving Use the most direct routeUse the most direct route

Seat Belt Seat Belt UsageUsage TITLE 21TITLE 21

Motor VehiclesMotor Vehicles Operation and EquipmentOperation and Equipment CHAPTER 48. OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM SAFETY ACTCHAPTER 48. OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM SAFETY ACT § 4801. Short title.§ 4801. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Occupant This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Occupant

Protection System Safety Act. (68 Del. Laws, c. 34, § 1; 74 Del. Laws, c. Protection System Safety Act. (68 Del. Laws, c. 34, § 1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 2.)277, § 2.)

§ 4802. Driver requirements; exceptions; sales requirements; § 4802. Driver requirements; exceptions; sales requirements; working condition of system.working condition of system.

(a)(1) The driver of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in (a)(1) The driver of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this State shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt which this State shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt which meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.

(2) The driver of a motor vehicle shall secure or cause to be secured in (2) The driver of a motor vehicle shall secure or cause to be secured in a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system, as defined by the a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system, as defined by the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, each occupant of applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, each occupant of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle who is 16 years of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle who is 16 years of age or older.age or older.

(b) The term "motor vehicle," as used in this chapter, is defined in § (b) The term "motor vehicle," as used in this chapter, is defined in § 101(35) of this title, with the exception of motorcycles.101(35) of this title, with the exception of motorcycles.Fire Trucks and Ambulances too!!

International Seatbelt International Seatbelt PledgePledge Firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, age 27, was a Firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, age 27, was a

member of the Amarillo Texas fire department for one member of the Amarillo Texas fire department for one year. On April 23, 2005 he fell out of his fire truck year. On April 23, 2005 he fell out of his fire truck responding to an alarm he died two days later from responding to an alarm he died two days later from his injuries. Brian was not wearing his seat belt. his injuries. Brian was not wearing his seat belt.

The Pledge:The Pledge:"I pledge to wear my seat belt whenever I am riding in "I pledge to wear my seat belt whenever I am riding in a Fire Department vehicle. I further pledge to insure a Fire Department vehicle. I further pledge to insure that all my brother and sister firefighters riding with that all my brother and sister firefighters riding with me wear their seat belts. I am making this pledge me wear their seat belts. I am making this pledge willingly; to honor Brian Hunton my brother firefighter willingly; to honor Brian Hunton my brother firefighter because wearing seat belts is the right thing to do."because wearing seat belts is the right thing to do."

Delaware has NO Stations that are 100% Delaware has NO Stations that are 100% Compliant!!!!!Compliant!!!!!

Let this not be you…Let this not be you…

On Scene ActivitiesOn Scene Activities“Blocking”“Blocking”

On Scene ActivitiesOn Scene Activities

AccountabilityAccountability PASS tags need to be collected and taken to PASS tags need to be collected and taken to

Command upon arrivalCommand upon arrival Crew IntegrityCrew Integrity PAR Checks (15 min internal) 20 minute EOCPAR Checks (15 min internal) 20 minute EOC

AssignmentsAssignments Proper Tools Proper Tools

Radio, Hand tools, Water Can, TIC, Hydra-Ram, LightsRadio, Hand tools, Water Can, TIC, Hydra-Ram, Lights Communications, Updates (C.A.N Reports)Communications, Updates (C.A.N Reports)

Conditions / Actions / NeedsConditions / Actions / Needs No freelancing!!! Do your job, advise when No freelancing!!! Do your job, advise when

complete and return to staging unless complete and return to staging unless immediately re-assignedimmediately re-assigned

On Scene ActivitiesOn Scene Activities Everyone is a Safety OfficerEveryone is a Safety Officer

Stop Stop “IT”“IT” before someone gets hurt! before someone gets hurt! Relay conditions/hazards to Command, Relay conditions/hazards to Command,

Operations and other operating crewsOperations and other operating crews Changes in fire/smoke conditionsChanges in fire/smoke conditions Weakening floors, ceilings, roof, wallsWeakening floors, ceilings, roof, walls Downed power lines, Breakers/Meters IsolatedDowned power lines, Breakers/Meters Isolated

Keep an eye on your AIR Pressure!Keep an eye on your AIR Pressure! Deep inside a structureDeep inside a structure Large Area / Box BuildingsLarge Area / Box Buildings Adopt an 1000psi exit strategyAdopt an 1000psi exit strategy Remember if you are 20 minutes in, it takes 20 minutes Remember if you are 20 minutes in, it takes 20 minutes

to get out. How much air are you carrying?to get out. How much air are you carrying? 20-30 minutes working time. Use 60 minute Cylinders…20-30 minutes working time. Use 60 minute Cylinders…

Bethany BeachBethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Volunteer Fire CompanyFire Tactics & ICS ReviewFire Tactics & ICS Review

“Getting on the Same Page”“Getting on the Same Page”

ICS TERMSICS TERMS Command – The individual assumes Command – The individual assumes

total responsibility for setting the total responsibility for setting the strategy and tactics for the incident.strategy and tactics for the incident.

Appoints other officers as needed to Appoints other officers as needed to MANAGE the incident.MANAGE the incident.

Determines the MODE of the Determines the MODE of the incident.incident.

MODES OF OPERATIONMODES OF OPERATION

Investigative – Used at incidents such Investigative – Used at incidents such as AFA’s, Odor of smoke, etc.as AFA’s, Odor of smoke, etc.

Offensive – Interior fire attack.Offensive – Interior fire attack. Defensive – Exterior fire attack.Defensive – Exterior fire attack. Combination – uses modes listed Combination – uses modes listed

above, in order determined by above, in order determined by command.command.

Operations OfficerOperations Officer

Carries out the strategy as set by Carries out the strategy as set by command.command.

Assumes the tactical portion of the Assumes the tactical portion of the incident.incident.

Assures that all tactical Assures that all tactical responsibilities are met: Primary & responsibilities are met: Primary & Secondary Searches, Fire Attack, Secondary Searches, Fire Attack, Ventilation, Utility Control, etc.Ventilation, Utility Control, etc.

Accountability OfficerAccountability Officer

Assist the Incident Commander with Assist the Incident Commander with the tracking of personnel assigned to the tracking of personnel assigned to the incident.the incident.

Located at the “Check-In” point, Located at the “Check-In” point, usually at the command post.usually at the command post.

Conducts PAR checks.Conducts PAR checks. Command assumes this responsibility Command assumes this responsibility

if not assigned.if not assigned.

““P.A.R.” CHECKSP.A.R.” CHECKS Personnel Accountability Checks.Personnel Accountability Checks. Conducted by the Accountability Conducted by the Accountability

Officer or Command if an Officer or Command if an Accountability Officer is not assigned.Accountability Officer is not assigned.

Conducted at 20 minute intervals.Conducted at 20 minute intervals. Initiated by Sussex via radio.Initiated by Sussex via radio. Timer at the command post set for Timer at the command post set for

15 minutes.15 minutes. May be discontinued by request of May be discontinued by request of

Command.Command.

Safety OfficerSafety Officer Assist the Incident Commander with keeping Assist the Incident Commander with keeping

all personnel operating at the scene SAFE.all personnel operating at the scene SAFE. Command assumes this responsibility if an Command assumes this responsibility if an

Safety Officer is not assigned to the incident.Safety Officer is not assigned to the incident. A MUST on a Hazardous Materials incident.A MUST on a Hazardous Materials incident. Has the authority to STOP any act deemed Has the authority to STOP any act deemed

an IMINANT HAZZARD, must report this an IMINANT HAZZARD, must report this action to Command.action to Command.

Has the obligation to ADVISE the crew leader Has the obligation to ADVISE the crew leader or officer of any act deemed unsafe and or officer of any act deemed unsafe and request a change of tactics.request a change of tactics.

P.I.O.P.I.O. Public Information OfficerPublic Information Officer Assist the Incident Commander with Assist the Incident Commander with

dealing with the press.dealing with the press. At the incident scene, located in an At the incident scene, located in an

area deemed safe by command.area deemed safe by command. After returning to the fire station, After returning to the fire station,

press release approved by Command.press release approved by Command. Command assumes this responsibility Command assumes this responsibility

if not assigned.if not assigned.

DivisionsDivisions A GEOGRAPHIC area on the fireground.A GEOGRAPHIC area on the fireground. Division 1 is the 1Division 1 is the 1stst Floor. Floor. Division 2 is the 2Division 2 is the 2ndnd Floor. Floor. Roof Division.Roof Division. Basement Division.Basement Division. Outside areas may be assigned Outside areas may be assigned

“Division A”, “Division C”, etc. “Division A”, “Division C”, etc. (structural fire)(structural fire)

Outside areas may be assigned “East Outside areas may be assigned “East Division”, “West Division”, etc. (woods Division”, “West Division”, etc. (woods fire)fire)

DivisionsDivisions

GroupsGroups

A task assigned to a unit on the A task assigned to a unit on the firegroundfireground

Ventilation, Search & Rescue, Fire Ventilation, Search & Rescue, Fire Attack, Lighting, etc.Attack, Lighting, etc.

Referred to as “Fire Attack Group”, Referred to as “Fire Attack Group”, etc.etc.

Has no geographic boundaries.Has no geographic boundaries.

SidesSides

The sides of a structure are identified The sides of a structure are identified as A,B,C, & D.as A,B,C, & D.

““Side A” is the front of the structure.Side A” is the front of the structure. All other sides are identified All other sides are identified

“clockwise” from “Side A”.“clockwise” from “Side A”. If unable to readily determine, “Side A”, If unable to readily determine, “Side A”,

command must establish this and notify command must establish this and notify all units operating on the fireground.all units operating on the fireground.

SidesSides

ExposuresExposures

Used to identify exposures.Used to identify exposures. May include multiple designations in May include multiple designations in

townhouses or strip malls.townhouses or strip malls.

ExposuresExposures

QuadrantsQuadrants

Quadrants are used to identify areas Quadrants are used to identify areas on the interior of a structure.on the interior of a structure.

The interior is divided into 4 quadrants.The interior is divided into 4 quadrants. Identify by using Alpha,Bravo,Charlie, Identify by using Alpha,Bravo,Charlie,

& Delta.& Delta. Identify starting with “Quadrant Alpha” Identify starting with “Quadrant Alpha”

as the front left side, and continuing as the front left side, and continuing clockwise around the structure.clockwise around the structure.

QuadrantsQuadrants

Water Supply OfficerWater Supply Officer

Assist the Incident Commander with Assist the Incident Commander with ensuring an adequate and ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted water supply.uninterrupted water supply.

Stays on the Fire Operations Channel Stays on the Fire Operations Channel (usually Fire 2).(usually Fire 2).

Request additional resources through Request additional resources through Command.Command.

Command assumes this responsibility Command assumes this responsibility if not assigned.if not assigned.

Apparatus Staging AreaApparatus Staging Area An area designated by Command to An area designated by Command to

stage apparatus for future use on the stage apparatus for future use on the fireground.fireground.

Level 1 – In the direction of travel Level 1 – In the direction of travel prior to the incident scene. prior to the incident scene.

Level 2 – Specific Location, “Food Lion Level 2 – Specific Location, “Food Lion Parking Lot”, etc.Parking Lot”, etc.

11stst Engine Company Officer to arrive Engine Company Officer to arrive into a Level 2 staging area assumes into a Level 2 staging area assumes the position of “Apparatus Staging the position of “Apparatus Staging Officer”Officer”

Apparatus Staging OfficerApparatus Staging Officer

Assigned at all Level 2 staging areas.Assigned at all Level 2 staging areas. Individual responsible for keeping track of Individual responsible for keeping track of

resources available in the staging area.resources available in the staging area. 11stst Engine Company officer to arrive at the Engine Company officer to arrive at the

staging area.staging area. Will need clipboard and portable radio.Will need clipboard and portable radio. A minimum level of resources may be A minimum level of resources may be

established.established.

Personnel Staging AreaPersonnel Staging Area

An area designated on the fireground An area designated on the fireground for staging of personnel.for staging of personnel.

Organized by crews.Organized by crews. Future use on the fireground.Future use on the fireground. In an area not to interfere with In an area not to interfere with

ongoing fireground operations.ongoing fireground operations. Do not confuse this area with the “RIT Do not confuse this area with the “RIT

Team” staging area.Team” staging area.

Personnel Staging OfficerPersonnel Staging Officer

Individual responsible for keep track Individual responsible for keep track and assigning personnel as and assigning personnel as requested by Operations or requested by Operations or Command.Command.

Will need clipboard and portable Will need clipboard and portable radio.radio.

A minimum level of resources may A minimum level of resources may be established.be established.

Crew LeaderCrew Leader

Responsible for “CREW INTEGRITY”.Responsible for “CREW INTEGRITY”. Responsible for assuring that tasks are Responsible for assuring that tasks are

completed as assigned by command.completed as assigned by command. Should be the Officer of the crew.Should be the Officer of the crew. If no officer, most senior firefighter.If no officer, most senior firefighter. Should be the only member to communicate Should be the only member to communicate

on the radio.on the radio. Should use the apparatus designation Should use the apparatus designation

during radio communications, “Engine 84-during radio communications, “Engine 84-2”, “Rescue 84”, “Truck 84”, etc.2”, “Rescue 84”, “Truck 84”, etc.

CREW INTEGRITYCREW INTEGRITY

Keeping our crews together throughout Keeping our crews together throughout the incident.the incident.

The only real “Accountability”.The only real “Accountability”. One of the most important concepts on One of the most important concepts on

the fireground.the fireground. Crews should remain together throughout Crews should remain together throughout

the incident: personnel staging>assigned the incident: personnel staging>assigned tasks>rehabilitation>SCBA air re-fill>then tasks>rehabilitation>SCBA air re-fill>then back to personnel staging.back to personnel staging.

Splitting CrewsSplitting Crews

Large Crews, capable of being split into Large Crews, capable of being split into separate crews of 2 or more firefighters separate crews of 2 or more firefighters each.each.

Crew leader assigned to each crew.Crew leader assigned to each crew. Identified as Crews A, B, etc. “Truck Identified as Crews A, B, etc. “Truck

84A”, “Truck 84B”.84A”, “Truck 84B”. Tasks used during radio Tasks used during radio

communications is helpful to Operations communications is helpful to Operations or Command. “Truck 84, Search”.or Command. “Truck 84, Search”.

Radio CommunicationsRadio Communications

Should use apparatus designation as Should use apparatus designation as identifier.identifier.

Should use your current location, if Should use your current location, if possible, during transmissions.possible, during transmissions.

Example: “Engine 84-2, Division 2, to Example: “Engine 84-2, Division 2, to Operations”Operations”

Helps with tracking of your location in Helps with tracking of your location in case of an emergency involving your case of an emergency involving your crew.crew.

Radio ChannelsRadio Channels Fire 2 – Primary (East Zone) radio channel, Fire 2 – Primary (East Zone) radio channel,

used for apparatus communications and for used for apparatus communications and for requesting assignments upon arrival.requesting assignments upon arrival.

Fire 3 – Used by Dagsboro, Frankford, and Fire 3 – Used by Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville (Central Zone).Selbyville (Central Zone).

Fire 5 or Fire 1 – Used as an alternative radio Fire 5 or Fire 1 – Used as an alternative radio channel if Fire 2 is already being used.channel if Fire 2 is already being used.

Talk 1 – Used for “On-Scene” radio Talk 1 – Used for “On-Scene” radio communications between Command, communications between Command, Operations, and Crews working the incident.Operations, and Crews working the incident.

When calling a FADO (Fire Apparatus Driver When calling a FADO (Fire Apparatus Driver Operator) you must be specific “Command Operator) you must be specific “Command to Engine 84-2’s driver operator”.to Engine 84-2’s driver operator”.

Task AssignmentsTask Assignments

Receive assignment from Operations Receive assignment from Operations or Command.or Command.

Maintain “CREW INTEGRITY”.Maintain “CREW INTEGRITY”. Notify Operations or Command when:Notify Operations or Command when:

Task complete.Task complete. You need additional resources to You need additional resources to

complete the task.complete the task. You cannot complete the task.You cannot complete the task.

R.I.T.R.I.T.

Rapid Intervention TeamRapid Intervention Team Dispatched on initial alarm for a working Dispatched on initial alarm for a working

structural fire, 3structural fire, 3rdrd due company. due company. Should consist of at least an Engine Should consist of at least an Engine

Company, RIT Apparatus, and adequate Company, RIT Apparatus, and adequate personnel to accomplish task.personnel to accomplish task.

Usually positioned on Side A.Usually positioned on Side A. Multiple RIT Teams may be needed on Multiple RIT Teams may be needed on

larger buildings.larger buildings.

RIT TasksRIT Tasks

Report to Command upon arrival, then Report to Command upon arrival, then report to an area assigned by command.report to an area assigned by command.

Assemble necessary equipment.Assemble necessary equipment. Monitor radio channels being used on Monitor radio channels being used on

the fireground.the fireground. Throw ground ladders for emergency Throw ground ladders for emergency

egress.egress. Be the “eyes & ears” for Command.Be the “eyes & ears” for Command.

Evacuation SignalEvacuation Signal Used to evacuate the fire building in an Used to evacuate the fire building in an

emergency.emergency. A 30 second solid blast from all apparatus A 30 second solid blast from all apparatus

air horns.air horns. Command should advise “Sussex” to Command should advise “Sussex” to

activate the evacuation tone over the activate the evacuation tone over the operations channel.operations channel.

An immediate PAR check should be An immediate PAR check should be completed.completed.

Leave equipment and hose lines if safe to Leave equipment and hose lines if safe to do so, evaluate your situation.do so, evaluate your situation.

Pre-determined AssignmentPre-determined AssignmentStructural FiresStructural Fires

11stst Due Engine – Fire Attack, Search & Due Engine – Fire Attack, Search & Rescue in immediate fire area.Rescue in immediate fire area.

11stst Due Truck – Primary Search & Due Truck – Primary Search & Rescue, Ventilation.Rescue, Ventilation.

22ndnd Due Engine – Assist with fire attack Due Engine – Assist with fire attack (back-up hose line), establish a water (back-up hose line), establish a water supply.supply.

11stst Due Rescue – Control Utilities. Due Rescue – Control Utilities.

Pre-Determined AssignmentsPre-Determined AssignmentsMotor Vehicle AccidentsMotor Vehicle Accidents

11stst Due EMS – Triage, Patient Care. Due EMS – Triage, Patient Care. 11stst Due Engine – Hazard Control, Due Engine – Hazard Control,

Vehicle Stabilization, Start Vehicle Stabilization, Start Extrication.Extrication.

11stst Due Rescue – Extrication. Due Rescue – Extrication. 22ndnd Due EMS – Assist with Patient Due EMS – Assist with Patient

Care.Care.

Personal Protective Personal Protective EquipmentEquipment

Basic LayersBasic Layers Cotton Materials vs Polyester or blendsCotton Materials vs Polyester or blends Under Armor type materialsUnder Armor type materials SocksSocks

Turnout GearTurnout Gear Coat, Pants, Boots, Hood, Helmet, Gloves, Eye & Ear Coat, Pants, Boots, Hood, Helmet, Gloves, Eye & Ear

Protection, SCBA with correctly sized mask, NyTrile Gloves, Protection, SCBA with correctly sized mask, NyTrile Gloves, Safety VestsSafety Vests

Gear Cleaning using Extractor Gear Cleaning using Extractor Working FiresWorking Fires Bio-HazardsBio-Hazards Other contaminatesOther contaminates

Gear InspectionsGear Inspections AnnuallyAnnually Post thermal exposurePost thermal exposure 10 yr Replacement10 yr Replacement

Basic Donning and Doffing DrillsBasic Donning and Doffing Drills 2 Minute Drill2 Minute Drill

MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!!MAYDAY!!

CALL EARLY! – MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAYCALL EARLY! – MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Firefighters should call a MAYDAY in the Firefighters should call a MAYDAY in the

following situationsfollowing situations Entanglement, Trapped or PinnedEntanglement, Trapped or Pinned Fallen through the floor, roof or are unaccounted Fallen through the floor, roof or are unaccounted

forfor Caught in a flashoverCaught in a flashover Off of the hose line in a large area with zero Off of the hose line in a large area with zero

visibilityvisibility Low air alarm activates and you can not find an Low air alarm activates and you can not find an

immediate exitimmediate exit Anytime you feel that your or your crews safety is Anytime you feel that your or your crews safety is

at riskat risk

Mayday ProcedureMayday Procedure

After sounding the MaydayAfter sounding the Mayday L.U.N.A.RL.U.N.A.R

Last known location / AssignmentLast known location / Assignment Unit number – Members of crewUnit number – Members of crew Nature of EmergencyNature of Emergency Air SupplyAir Supply Resources neededResources needed

Activate PASS AlarmActivate PASS Alarm Shine light towards the ceilingShine light towards the ceiling Attempt Self RescueAttempt Self Rescue Maintain contact with Command of progressMaintain contact with Command of progress All crews not involved in the RIT, maintain radio All crews not involved in the RIT, maintain radio

silence except for urgent transmissions.silence except for urgent transmissions.

CommandCommand Acknowledges the MaydayAcknowledges the Mayday

L.U.N.A.RL.U.N.A.R Notifies Sussex and Units operating on the scene.Notifies Sussex and Units operating on the scene.

Switches operations to another channel so Mayday can stay Switches operations to another channel so Mayday can stay on the main channel.on the main channel.

Deploys RIT team to the area nearest to the MAYDAY.Deploys RIT team to the area nearest to the MAYDAY. Provides info for resources neededProvides info for resources needed

Immediate PAR check from all crews.Immediate PAR check from all crews. Evacuate building/structure as neededEvacuate building/structure as needed

Ensures that Operations are still maintained.Ensures that Operations are still maintained. Firefighting still has to continueFirefighting still has to continue

Assesses manpower on scene and strikes additional alarms Assesses manpower on scene and strikes additional alarms as needed.as needed.

Upon effecting a rescue or upon canceling the Mayday, Upon effecting a rescue or upon canceling the Mayday, Command shall:Command shall: Check on members statusCheck on members status Update on scene crews of statusUpdate on scene crews of status Sets tone for continued operationsSets tone for continued operations Post call defusingPost call defusing

Houston MaydayHouston Mayday

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Placing units back into Placing units back into serviceservice

The call is not over until the units areThe call is not over until the units are Full of fuel and waterFull of fuel and water SCBA’s filled, Masks cleaned, Straps inspectedSCBA’s filled, Masks cleaned, Straps inspected Hose cleaned and re-packed as neededHose cleaned and re-packed as needed Radio placed back in chargersRadio placed back in chargers Saws and Fans cleaned/fueled inspectedSaws and Fans cleaned/fueled inspected E6 CAFS filled with foam (as needed)E6 CAFS filled with foam (as needed) Ladders inspected as neededLadders inspected as needed Damaged items pulled from service and markedDamaged items pulled from service and marked Each apparatus officer is responsible for their Each apparatus officer is responsible for their

vehiclesvehicles

Apparatus SafetyApparatus Safety Loading hoseLoading hose

Use sound footingUse sound footing Do not rushDo not rush Load hose stationary when possible. If backing up to Load hose stationary when possible. If backing up to

load hose ensure you have a backer. Speed is not above load hose ensure you have a backer. Speed is not above idle.idle.

LiftingLifting Use assistance for heavy objectsUse assistance for heavy objects Lift with your legs not your backLift with your legs not your back

BackingBacking Always position a single backer at the Driver’s side rear. Always position a single backer at the Driver’s side rear.

An additional backer can position at the Officers front as An additional backer can position at the Officers front as a lookout onlya lookout only

Recon the area prior to moving the vehicleRecon the area prior to moving the vehicle When ever possible turn around or take another route When ever possible turn around or take another route

instead of backinginstead of backing

Common Sense around the Common Sense around the StationStation

Pay attention for wet floorsPay attention for wet floors Look for potential dangersLook for potential dangers

Ladders, Equipment on the floor, ect.Ladders, Equipment on the floor, ect. Proper training for equipment around the Proper training for equipment around the

stationstation CompressorCompressor Washer/DryerWasher/Dryer Ovens/Stoves/FryersOvens/Stoves/Fryers

No horse play (Bylaws)No horse play (Bylaws) Use caution entering/leaving the parking lotsUse caution entering/leaving the parking lots

Line of Duty DeathLine of Duty Death

As per the US Government, in 1976 the Public Safety Officer Benefit program was started.

Any police officer, firefighter, member of a rescue squad or ambulance company that is killed in the line of duty or suffers disability may qualify for PSOB benefits

Benefits include a one time payout and educational assistance for an officer’s spouse or children.

What Happens..What Happens.. Immediate trauma by members on sceneImmediate trauma by members on scene Notification of family and entire company by Notification of family and entire company by

Approved MeansApproved Means Station is placed out of service (3 day minimum) Station is placed out of service (3 day minimum)

Operations and AdministrationOperations and Administration On going Emotion Stress byOn going Emotion Stress by

FamilyFamily FriendsFriends MembersMembers

Funeral and Memorial PlanningFuneral and Memorial Planning The FuneralThe Funeral The Investigation, Media Coverage local and The Investigation, Media Coverage local and

national, Internal/External Blame and Criticismnational, Internal/External Blame and Criticism Recovery, On-going stressorsRecovery, On-going stressors

““IT CAN HAPPEN TO US”IT CAN HAPPEN TO US”

Our Next StepOur Next Step

Develop a Line of Duty Death WorkgroupDevelop a Line of Duty Death Workgroup Establish an SOG regarding a death or Establish an SOG regarding a death or

serious injuryserious injury Establish individual packets for members Establish individual packets for members Educate membership in S.O.GEducate membership in S.O.G Encourage SAFETY at every opportunityEncourage SAFETY at every opportunity

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LINKSLINKS

www.firehero.org www.firefighterclosecalls.com www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/ www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalitie

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FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER

When I'm called to duty God wherever flames may rageWhen I'm called to duty God wherever flames may ragegrant me the strength to save a life whatever be its grant me the strength to save a life whatever be its

age age

Help me to embrace a little child before it is too lateHelp me to embrace a little child before it is too lateor save an older person from the horror of that fate or save an older person from the horror of that fate

Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shoutEnable me to be alert to hear the weakest shoutand quickly and efficiently put the fire out and quickly and efficiently put the fire out

I want to fill my calling Lord and give the best in meI want to fill my calling Lord and give the best in meto guard my every neighbor and protect his property to guard my every neighbor and protect his property

And if according to your will I am to lose my life God And if according to your will I am to lose my life God bless with your protecting hand my children and my bless with your protecting hand my children and my

wifewife

Thank you!Thank you!

These three training videos and Powerpoint presentations are a very useful resource and will be used in future training.

Special Thanks to Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant and Fireman’s Fund Insurance for the production of these

training materials.