Title: Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Station 70
1Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company- Station 70
- 2009
- Safety / Line of Duty Death
2Safety Objectives
- Responding to an Emergency
- Seatbelt Use
- Personal Protective Equipment
- On Scene Activities
- Fire Tactics Incident Command Review
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Mayday Mayday! Mayday!!
- Placing Units Back In Service
- Apparatus Safety
- Common Sense Around the Station
- LODD
3Responding to an Emergency
- Time of Alarm
- 3am vs 3pm
- Type of Call
- Working Fire vs Automatic Alarms
- Level of Alertness
- Lack of Sleep or Distracted
- Personal Health
- Taking Medications (Ambien, Lunesta, NyQuil, Cold
and Flu) - Weather
- Wet Icy Snow Limited Visibility
- Speed Traffic Warning Lights
- Title 21 Summer vs Winter Amber, Blue or
Clear Lights
O TOLERANCE Alcohol Rule
4Responding to an Emergency
- Follow SOGs
- 10mph over posted speed limit
- Modify response for weather, road conditions,
traffic patterns, nature of call. - Alpha, Omega, DOAs
- Elevator Rescue, Public Service, CO2
- COLD vs HOT Reduced rate no longer to be used
- Driver/Operator is responsible for the vehicle.
- Officer is responsible for the driver, the
vehicle and setting the tone of the response.
5Responding to an Emergency
- Properly assembled crew
- (4) minimum or 8 minutes then respond
under-staffed. - Vehicle and personnel check
- Staffing
- Gear
- SEATBELTS
- Driver/Operator Inspection
- Know the location of the incident
- Map Books
- Laptops ArcExplorer, Red Alert, Streets Trips
- Response Board, Text Messages, Contact EOC Prior
to leaving - Use the most direct route
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7Seat Belt Usage
- TITLE 21
- Motor Vehicles
- Operation and Equipment
- CHAPTER 48. OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM SAFETY ACT
- 4801. Short title.
- 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. 277,
2.) - 4802. Driver requirements exceptions sales
requirements working condition of system. - (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
meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety
standards. - (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
applicable federal motor vehicle safety
standards, each occupant of the passenger
compartment of the motor vehicle who is 16 years
of age or older. - (b) The term "motor vehicle," as used in this
chapter, is defined in 101(35) of this title,
with the exception of motorcycles.
Fire Trucks and Ambulances too!!
8International Seatbelt Pledge
- Firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, age 27, was
a member of the Amarillo Texas fire department
for one year. On April 23, 2005 he fell out of
his fire truck responding to an alarm he died two
days later from his injuries. Brian was not
wearing his seat belt. - The Pledge"I pledge to wear my seat belt
whenever I am riding in a Fire Department
vehicle. I further pledge to insure that all my
brother and sister firefighters riding with me
wear their seat belts. I am making this pledge
willingly to honor Brian Hunton my brother
firefighter because wearing seat belts is the
right thing to do." - Delaware has NO Stations that are 100
Compliant!!!!!
9Let this not be you
10On Scene ActivitiesBlocking
11On Scene Activities
- Accountability
- PASS tags need to be collected and taken to
Command upon arrival - Crew Integrity
- PAR Checks (15 min internal) 20 minute EOC
- Assignments
- Proper Tools
- Radio, Hand tools, Water Can, TIC, Hydra-Ram,
Lights - Communications, Updates (C.A.N Reports)
- Conditions / Actions / Needs
- No freelancing!!! Do your job, advise when
complete and return to staging unless immediately
re-assigned
12On Scene Activities
- Everyone is a Safety Officer
- Stop IT before someone gets hurt!
- Relay conditions/hazards to Command, Operations
and other operating crews - Changes in fire/smoke conditions
- Weakening floors, ceilings, roof, walls
- Downed power lines, Breakers/Meters Isolated
- Keep an eye on your AIR Pressure!
- Deep inside a structure
- Large Area / Box Buildings
- Adopt an 1000psi exit strategy
- Remember if you are 20 minutes in, it takes 20
minutes to get out. How much air are you
carrying? - 20-30 minutes working time. Use 60 minute
Cylinders
13Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire CompanyFire
Tactics ICS ReviewGetting on the Same Page
14ICS TERMS
- Command The individual assumes total
responsibility for setting the strategy and
tactics for the incident. - Appoints other officers as needed to MANAGE the
incident. - Determines the MODE of the incident.
15MODES OF OPERATION
- Investigative Used at incidents such as AFAs,
Odor of smoke, etc. - Offensive Interior fire attack.
- Defensive Exterior fire attack.
- Combination uses modes listed above, in order
determined by command.
16Operations Officer
- Carries out the strategy as set by command.
- Assumes the tactical portion of the incident.
- Assures that all tactical responsibilities are
met Primary Secondary Searches, Fire Attack,
Ventilation, Utility Control, etc.
17Accountability Officer
- Assist the Incident Commander with the tracking
of personnel assigned to the incident. - Located at the Check-In point, usually at the
command post. - Conducts PAR checks.
- Command assumes this responsibility if not
assigned.
18P.A.R. CHECKS
- Personnel Accountability Checks.
- Conducted by the Accountability Officer or
Command if an Accountability Officer is not
assigned. - Conducted at 20 minute intervals.
- Initiated by Sussex via radio.
- Timer at the command post set for 15 minutes.
- May be discontinued by request of Command.
19Safety Officer
- Assist the Incident Commander with keeping all
personnel operating at the scene SAFE. - Command assumes this responsibility if an Safety
Officer is not assigned to the incident. - A MUST on a Hazardous Materials incident.
- Has the authority to STOP any act deemed an
IMINANT HAZZARD, must report this action to
Command. - Has the obligation to ADVISE the crew leader or
officer of any act deemed unsafe and request a
change of tactics.
20P.I.O.
- Public Information Officer
- Assist the Incident Commander with dealing with
the press. - At the incident scene, located in an area deemed
safe by command. - After returning to the fire station, press
release approved by Command. - Command assumes this responsibility if not
assigned.
21Divisions
- A GEOGRAPHIC area on the fireground.
- Division 1 is the 1st Floor.
- Division 2 is the 2nd Floor.
- Roof Division.
- Basement Division.
- Outside areas may be assigned Division A,
Division C, etc. (structural fire) - Outside areas may be assigned East Division,
West Division, etc. (woods fire)
22Divisions
23Groups
- A task assigned to a unit on the fireground
- Ventilation, Search Rescue, Fire Attack,
Lighting, etc. - Referred to as Fire Attack Group, etc.
- Has no geographic boundaries.
24Sides
- The sides of a structure are identified as A,B,C,
D. - Side A is the front of the structure.
- All other sides are identified clockwise from
Side A. - If unable to readily determine, Side A, command
must establish this and notify all units
operating on the fireground.
25Sides
26Exposures
- Used to identify exposures.
- May include multiple designations in townhouses
or strip malls.
27Exposures
28Quadrants
- Quadrants are used to identify areas on the
interior of a structure. - The interior is divided into 4 quadrants.
- Identify by using Alpha,Bravo,Charlie, Delta.
- Identify starting with Quadrant Alpha as the
front left side, and continuing clockwise around
the structure.
29Quadrants
30Water Supply Officer
- Assist the Incident Commander with ensuring an
adequate and uninterrupted water supply. - Stays on the Fire Operations Channel (usually
Fire 2). - Request additional resources through Command.
- Command assumes this responsibility if not
assigned.
31Apparatus Staging Area
- An area designated by Command to stage apparatus
for future use on the fireground. - Level 1 In the direction of travel prior to the
incident scene. - Level 2 Specific Location, Food Lion Parking
Lot, etc. - 1st Engine Company Officer to arrive into a Level
2 staging area assumes the position of Apparatus
Staging Officer
32Apparatus Staging Officer
- Assigned at all Level 2 staging areas.
- Individual responsible for keeping track of
resources available in the staging area. - 1st Engine Company officer to arrive at the
staging area. - Will need clipboard and portable radio.
- A minimum level of resources may be established.
33Personnel Staging Area
- An area designated on the fireground for staging
of personnel. - Organized by crews.
- Future use on the fireground.
- In an area not to interfere with ongoing
fireground operations. - Do not confuse this area with the RIT Team
staging area.
34Personnel Staging Officer
- Individual responsible for keep track and
assigning personnel as requested by Operations or
Command. - Will need clipboard and portable radio.
- A minimum level of resources may be established.
35Crew Leader
- Responsible for CREW INTEGRITY.
- Responsible for assuring that tasks are completed
as assigned by command. - Should be the Officer of the crew.
- If no officer, most senior firefighter.
- Should be the only member to communicate on the
radio. - Should use the apparatus designation during radio
communications, Engine 84-2, Rescue 84,
Truck 84, etc.
36CREW INTEGRITY
- Keeping our crews together throughout the
incident. - The only real Accountability.
- One of the most important concepts on the
fireground. - Crews should remain together throughout the
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to personnel staging.
37Splitting Crews
- Large Crews, capable of being split into separate
crews of 2 or more firefighters each. - Crew leader assigned to each crew.
- Identified as Crews A, B, etc. Truck 84A,
Truck 84B. - Tasks used during radio communications is helpful
to Operations or Command. Truck 84, Search.
38Radio Communications
- Should use apparatus designation as identifier.
- Should use your current location, if possible,
during transmissions. - Example Engine 84-2, Division 2, to Operations
- Helps with tracking of your location in case of
an emergency involving your crew.
39Radio Channels
- Fire 2 Primary (East Zone) radio channel, used
for apparatus communications and for requesting
assignments upon arrival. - Fire 3 Used by Dagsboro, Frankford, and
Selbyville (Central Zone). - Fire 5 or Fire 1 Used as an alternative radio
channel if Fire 2 is already being used. - Talk 1 Used for On-Scene radio communications
between Command, Operations, and Crews working
the incident. - When calling a FADO (Fire Apparatus Driver
Operator) you must be specific Command to Engine
84-2s driver operator.
40Task Assignments
- Receive assignment from Operations or Command.
- Maintain CREW INTEGRITY.
- Notify Operations or Command when
- Task complete.
- You need additional resources to complete the
task. - You cannot complete the task.
41R.I.T.
- Rapid Intervention Team
- Dispatched on initial alarm for a working
structural fire, 3rd due company. - Should consist of at least an Engine Company, RIT
Apparatus, and adequate personnel to accomplish
task. - Usually positioned on Side A.
- Multiple RIT Teams may be needed on larger
buildings.
42RIT Tasks
- Report to Command upon arrival, then report to an
area assigned by command. - Assemble necessary equipment.
- Monitor radio channels being used on the
fireground. - Throw ground ladders for emergency egress.
- Be the eyes ears for Command.
43Evacuation Signal
- Used to evacuate the fire building in an
emergency. - A 30 second solid blast from all apparatus air
horns. - Command should advise Sussex to activate the
evacuation tone over the operations channel. - An immediate PAR check should be completed.
- Leave equipment and hose lines if safe to do so,
evaluate your situation.
44Pre-determined AssignmentStructural Fires
- 1st Due Engine Fire Attack, Search Rescue in
immediate fire area. - 1st Due Truck Primary Search Rescue,
Ventilation. - 2nd Due Engine Assist with fire attack (back-up
hose line), establish a water supply. - 1st Due Rescue Control Utilities.
45Pre-Determined AssignmentsMotor Vehicle Accidents
- 1st Due EMS Triage, Patient Care.
- 1st Due Engine Hazard Control, Vehicle
Stabilization, Start Extrication. - 1st Due Rescue Extrication.
- 2nd Due EMS Assist with Patient Care.
46Personal Protective Equipment
- Basic Layers
- Cotton Materials vs Polyester or blends
- Under Armor type materials
- Socks
- Turnout Gear
- Coat, Pants, Boots, Hood, Helmet, Gloves, Eye
Ear Protection, SCBA with correctly sized mask,
NyTrile Gloves, Safety Vests - Gear Cleaning using Extractor
- Working Fires
- Bio-Hazards
- Other contaminates
- Gear Inspections
- Annually
- Post thermal exposure
- 10 yr Replacement
- Basic Donning and Doffing Drills
- 2 Minute Drill
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51MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!!
- CALL EARLY! MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
- Firefighters should call a MAYDAY in the
following situations - Entanglement, Trapped or Pinned
- Fallen through the floor, roof or are unaccounted
for - Caught in a flashover
- Off of the hose line in a large area with zero
visibility - Low air alarm activates and you can not find an
immediate exit - Anytime you feel that your or your crews safety
is at risk
52Mayday Procedure
- After sounding the Mayday
- L.U.N.A.R
- Last known location / Assignment
- Unit number Members of crew
- Nature of Emergency
- Air Supply
- Resources needed
- Activate PASS Alarm
- Shine light towards the ceiling
- Attempt Self Rescue
- Maintain contact with Command of progress
- All crews not involved in the RIT, maintain radio
silence except for urgent transmissions.
53Command
- Acknowledges the Mayday
- L.U.N.A.R
- Notifies Sussex and Units operating on the
scene. - Switches operations to another channel so Mayday
can stay on the main channel. - Deploys RIT team to the area nearest to the
MAYDAY. - Provides info for resources needed
- Immediate PAR check from all crews.
- Evacuate building/structure as needed
- Ensures that Operations are still maintained.
- Firefighting still has to continue
- Assesses manpower on scene and strikes additional
alarms as needed. - Upon effecting a rescue or upon canceling the
Mayday, Command shall - Check on members status
- Update on scene crews of status
- Sets tone for continued operations
- Post call defusing
54Houston Mayday
55Placing units back into service
- The call is not over until the units are
- Full of fuel and water
- SCBAs filled, Masks cleaned, Straps inspected
- Hose cleaned and re-packed as needed
- Radio placed back in chargers
- Saws and Fans cleaned/fueled inspected
- E6 CAFS filled with foam (as needed)
- Ladders inspected as needed
- Damaged items pulled from service and marked
- Each apparatus officer is responsible for their
vehicles
56Apparatus Safety
- Loading hose
- Use sound footing
- Do not rush
- Load hose stationary when possible. If backing up
to load hose ensure you have a backer. Speed is
not above idle. - Lifting
- Use assistance for heavy objects
- Lift with your legs not your back
- Backing
- Always position a single backer at the Drivers
side rear. An additional backer can position at
the Officers front as a lookout only - Recon the area prior to moving the vehicle
- When ever possible turn around or take another
route instead of backing
57Common Sense around the Station
- Pay attention for wet floors
- Look for potential dangers
- Ladders, Equipment on the floor, ect.
- Proper training for equipment around the station
- Compressor
- Washer/Dryer
- Ovens/Stoves/Fryers
- No horse play (Bylaws)
- Use caution entering/leaving the parking lots
58Line 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 officers spouse or
children.
59What Happens..
- Immediate trauma by members on scene
- Notification of family and entire company by
Approved Means - Station is placed out of service (3 day minimum)
Operations and Administration - On going Emotion Stress by
- Family
- Friends
- Members
- Funeral and Memorial Planning
- The Funeral
- The Investigation, Media Coverage local and
national, Internal/External Blame and Criticism - Recovery, On-going stressors
- IT CAN HAPPEN TO US
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61Our Next Step
- Develop a Line of Duty Death Workgroup
- Establish an SOG regarding a death or serious
injury - Establish individual packets for members
- Educate membership in S.O.G
- Encourage SAFETY at every opportunity
- -Videos -
62LINKS
- www.firehero.org
- www.firefighterclosecalls.com
- www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/
- www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
63- FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER
- When I'm called to duty God wherever flames may
ragegrant me the strength to save a life
whatever be its age - Help me to embrace a little child before it is
too lateor save an older person from the horror
of that fate - Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest
shoutand quickly and efficiently put the fire
out - I want to fill my calling Lord and give the best
in meto guard my every neighbor and protect his
property - And if according to your will I am to lose my
life God bless with your protecting hand my
children and my wife
64Thank 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 Firemans Fund Insurance for the
production of these training materials.