Kendall Fire Department

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices

Best Practices Guidelines and Procedures These guidelines and procedures are the guidelines that the fire department will strive to follow. They represent the best practice and not the standard practice in the community. The guidelines are flexible as emergencies are never standard and as leaders have different methods of remedying a situation. Individuals will not be disciplined for failure to strictly follow these procedures. They are not intended for use in litigation or to establish a legal standard for care. The ultimate decision regarding the use of any procedure must be made by the appropriate officer or firefighter. An approach that differs from these guidelines, standing alone, does not imply that the approach was below the standard of care. A conscientious firefighter might responsibly adopt a course of action different that that set forth in the guidelines when, in the reasonable judgment of the firefighter, such course of action is indicated by the circumstances.

Effective Date: 01/01/2009

Table of Contents Accountability………………………………..…………... page 3 Ambulance……………………………………………….. page 5 Confidentiality...... page 7 Confined Space…………………………………………... page 8 Drug and Alcohol………………………………………… page 9 Effects of alcohol chart…………………………….....…. page 10 Blood alcohol percentage chart…..…………...... ………. page 11 Electrical Hazards………………………………………... page 12 Exposure Control………………………………………… page 13 Hazardous Materials Response………………………...... page 18 Contact Numbers….…………… ………………...... page 19 Health Maintenance………………………………...….… page 28 Hose Testing……………………………………………… page 30 Members attending High School…………………………. page 31 Jr. Fireman……………………………………………….. page 32 Ambulance call guideline…..………………………… page 34 Fire call guideline….………………………………… page 34 Lens Program…………………………………………….. page 35 MVA Apparatus Placement……………………………… page 36 Officers safe parking cue card………………………… page 42 MVA’s…………………………………………………….. page 44 EMS personnel………………………………………. page 45 PPE……………………………………………………….. page 46 Rehab……………………………………………………... page 47 Rehab Form…………………………………………. page 51 Respiratory Protection…………………………………… page 52 Physical, Fit Test, Facial Hair…………………………. page 53 Safety Vest……………………………………………….. page 54 Seat Belt………………………………………………….. page 55 Sexual Harassment……………………………………… page 56 Structure Fires…………………………………………… page 57 Training and Education…………………………………. page 59 Minimum Training by job description………….…… page 59 Interior………………………………………. page 59 Exterior………………………………………. page 59 Medic………………………………………… page 60 Fire Police…………………………………….. page 60 Support……………………………………….. page 60 Driver…………………………………………. Page 60

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Accountability

It is the purpose of this guideline to provide a means of accounting for all personnel involved at an emergency to ensure no person, injured or otherwise, is left behind.

Each member will be given a job description based on his or her knowledge, training, physical ability, and personal interest. These job descriptions will consist of Interior Fire Fighter, Exterior Fire Fighter, EMS Personnel (medics), and Support Personnel. A member may be designated to more than one job description.

Interior Fire Fighters will be assigned two green identification tags. Exterior Fire Fighters will be assigned two red identification tags. EMS Personnel will be assigned two blue identification tags. Support Personnel will be assigned one yellow identification tag. Each tag will include the member’s name and K.F.D. Upon arrival at the scene it will be the responsibility of each member to remove one of his or her tags and place it on the “ON SCENE RING”.

It will be the responsibility of the Incident Commander to designate an officer or fireman to be the “Personnel Safety Officer”, (PSO) as soon as possible. It will be the PSO’s responsibility to check that all personnel have “tagged on scene” and, at the conclusion of the call, ensure that all personnel are accounted for by the return of his or her tag to its proper location. It will also be responsibility of the PSO to maintain communications with those members working inside of any structure or involved space. Such communication may be voice, visual, or signal line. This communication will be frequent enough to assure their safety.

Interior Fire Fighters will be assigned a second green tag to be carried with his or her personal or company issued gear. Upon being requested to enter a structure the interior member will be responsible for leaving this tag with the PSO, and for retrieving it upon his or her exit from the structure. All interior firefighters will report to rehab after each 45-minute air tank and shall not return until cleared by a rehab medic. At the discretion of the PSO, any officer or EMS personnel, any member may be requested to report to rehab to be evaluated by the medical personnel on scene at any time before this.

After completion of any SCBA operations all SCBA members are to report to rehab for medical evaluation. No exceptions.

The Incident Commander shall assure that the OSHA rule of 2-in, 2-out for Interior Fire Fighters are assembled prior to implementing operations inside the structure involved unless, in his professional judgment, immediate action must be taken to prevent the loss of life or serious injury.

Whenever interior operations are being performed the PSO shall have command of an adequate number of suitably equipped personnel to perform rescue operations should the need arise. Rescue teams shall consist of a minimum of two (2) Interior Fire Fighters who shall be located in the nearest safe area so as not to be affected by any likely incident which would precipitate the need for their services.

The PSO shall dispatch the rescue team whenever he or she receives a request for assistance from those inside or whenever he or she is unable to determine their status.

Although the final responsibility of personnel safety ultimately falls on the shoulders of the Incident Commander, it is in all our best interests to work as a unit to ensure that no one is left unattended at the scene, or that no fellow fire fighter endanger him or herself or others around him by performing tasks above his or her ability to training level.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Ambulance S.O.P.’s

1.) All ambulance personnel must hold a minimum of a Certified First Responder, certification with an updated CPR card.

2.) To be cleared as a Lead Medic one must meet the following requirements: A.) Have at least 6 months of experience transporting patients. B.) Evaluated by a qualified EMT. C.) Be cleared by a committee determined by the Chief and EMS officer(s). D.) Have a valid and current NYS EMT-B or higher certification.

3.) To keep ones lead medic status the EMT must transport five (5) calls acting in the lead medic role in one (1) calendar year.

4.) Only medics with a current certification will be taking vital signs and handling patient care.

5.) A properly belted parent or guardian can be in the patient area to help calm a pediatric patient, if approved by the lead medic; all other people in the rig MUST be approved by the lead medic. A.) EMS students and non certified members of the Kendall Fire Department can ride along ONLY with the approval of the lead medic. B.) Non medical personnel WILL NOT do any patient care. They will only assist in getting supplies, lifting, and carrying, or as directed by a medic.

6.) Lead medic or A.L.S. Technicians will advise the driver of which code will be used during the transport of patients to the hospital. A.) Code Red: full lights and siren using EXTREME CAUTION, OBEYING ALL TRAFFIC RULES and REGULATIONS, and showing respect to all others using the roadway. B.) Code Green: No lights or sirens, obeying all traffic rules and regulations, and show respect to all others using the roadway.

7.) All drivers should: A.) Complete the “Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator” course or equivalent as provided by the Department or state training programs. B.) Have two (2) hours of drive time logged with a currently cleared driver of the ambulance C.) Be cleared to drive by the Chief the Department.

8.) Number of medics required on ambulance for patient transport are as follows: A.) Priority 1 calls: Two (2) medics (EMT & EMT, EMT & ALS, EMT & CFR, or ALS & CFR) are required to be in the patient compartment when transporting to a medical facility.

B.) Priority 2 calls: At least one (1) EMT is required to be in patient compartment when transporting to a medical facility. The lead medic responsible for patient care must make a judgment decision as to whether or not a second medic (EMT or CFR) needs to be in the patient compartment during transport to a medical facility. In the event that the officer in charge at time of call determines that a second medic is necessary, the officers’ decision will prevail. C.) Priority 3 calls: One (1) EMT is required to be in patient compartment when transporting to a medical facility. The lead medic responsible for patient care must make a judgment decision as to whether or not a second medic (EMT or CFR) needs to be in the patient compartment during transport to a medical facility. In the event that the officer in charge at the time of call determines that a second medic is necessary, the officers’ decision will prevail.

9.) Ambulance may be requested to respond without a medic by the officer in charge at the scene if there are available medics at the scene.

10.) Ambulance will NOT respond for patient transport without an EMT or above per Article 30 NYS Health Law.

11.) All transporting medics will review and sign the PCR personally, and check over any paper work being left at the hospital.

12.) All medics of the crew will check O-2 levels, supplies, and make sure the rig is ready for the next call. Properly clean the ambulance and all equipment that was used on the call. Make sure all paper work is filled out properly and filed in the appropriate box. The driver is to fuel and clean outside of ambulance, and report any mechanical problems to the correct person(s).

13.) Chain of command for patient care will be as follows: EMS Officers, Lead medic, Line Officers.

14.) Monthly meetings will be scheduled by EMS Officers, and all EMS personnel MUST attend a minimum of six (6) meetings per year. A.) One (1) of these meetings must be the required training per REMAC. B.) Mandated Defib. Training and Epipen/Albuterol Training is required. C.) Must have an excused absence from meetings.

15.) Deviation from these procedures may be made only by the ranking department EMS officer in charge.

Updated 12/9/2012

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Confidentiality

Any member of the department who has personal information from any emergency that the Kendall Fire Department responded to, or the member has responded to as mutual aid to another department (IE: taken pictures, movies or recorded audio of) cannot give, sell, donate, or post personal information on the internet, newspaper, magazine, TV, radio or any other social media or entertainment source unless they obtain verbal or written permission from a Chief or Officer in Charge of the scene. Members not following this best practice may face disciplinary action from the department.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Confined Space

PURPOSE: The Kendall Fire Department recognizes that in its first response district there is a potential to encounter situations that may entail confined space rescue.

It is recognized by the Kendall Fire Department that confined space rescue is considered to be a specialized incident that may require resources beyond the means of the department’s normal operating procedures due to manpower, training, and equipment restraints.

TRAINING: The Kendall Fire Department will train personnel to a confined space awareness level.

The Kendall Fire Department will train in the basic use of Department equipment to include harnesses, ropes, blocks, tackles etc… at department training sessions.

The Kendall Fire Department will identify and preplan potential sites in the first response district.

The Kendall Fire Department will be familiar with the basic concepts of confined space awareness and call in for assistance the appropriate resources when the incident is outside of its normal response.

INCIDENT RESPONSE: The Kendall Fire Department first responding unit will set up an incident command structure.

The Incident Commander will obtain as much information as possible and set up responding units to mitigate the situation.

The Incident Commander will notify the appropriate outside resource for confined space rescue if it exceeds the capabilities of the Fire Departments normal response.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Drug and Alcohol (Zero Tolerance)

Alcohol or drug, legal or illegal, use prior to service or impairment due to use during service will not be tolerated by the Kendall Fire Department or Kendall Fire District.

No active member shall consume any alcohol within four hours prior to any service as an active member. The member shall wait four hours after the consumption of one drink (12oz beer, 6 oz wine, 1oz 80 proof or less liquor) and minimum of eight hours after the consumption of more than one drink.

No active member shall participate in any emergency, stand-by, drill, or training under the influence of alcohol or drugs, legal or illegal. If the member is impaired by alcohol or drugs, shows or exhibits any signs or symptoms of alcohol or drug use. Including but are not limited to the scent on the breath or clothes of a member the member may face disciplinary actions.

Any member that has a good faith belief that another member is in violation of this policy shall immediately report the violation to a chief of the department. Any violation occurring while at an emergency shall immediately be reported to an appropriate line officer or incident commander. The suspected individual shall be relieved of duty immediately and placed on the side of the scene. The individual will then be transported home in a non-emergency vehicle. The individual may be asked to submit to a drug test or breathalyzer test at the request of the fire dept. officer in charge or his appointee. If the individual refuses, he shall be suspended from the fire department for a period not less than three (3) months.

Any individual blatantly disregarding obvious signs of another member's intoxication and not reporting the same shall be subject to discipline including suspension or termination of membership.

Any violation of this policy may result in the immediate suspension or expulsion from membership in the department.

Progressive Effects of Alcohol[5] BAC (%) Behavior Impairment 0.01–  Average individual appears  Subtle effects that can be 0.029 normal detected with special tests  Mild euphoria  Sense of well-being  Alertness  Relaxation  Judgment 0.03–  Talkativeness  Coordination 0.059  Joyous  Concentration  Decreased inhibition  Reflexes  Blunted Feelings  Reasoning  Disinhibition  Depth Perception  Extroversion 0.06–0.10  Distance Acuity  Peripheral Vision  Impaired Sexual Pleasure (Coates Syndrome)  Glare Recovery  Over-Expression  Reaction Time  Emotional Swings  Gross Motor Control 0.11–0.20  Angry or Sad  Staggering

 Boisterous  Slurred Speech  Stupor  Severe Motor Impairment  Loss of Consciousness 0.21–0.29  Loss of Understanding

 Impaired Sensations  Memory Blackout  Severe Depression  Bladder Function  Unconsciousness  Breathing 0.30–0.39  Death Possible  Heart Rate  Unconsciousness  Breathing >0.40  Death  Heart Rate

Standard Drink Chart (US)[6] See also: Alcohol equivalence Amount in Amount in fl. Colloquial Alcohol % by Alcohol in fl. Alcohol ml oz. amount vol. oz. 80 proof 44 ml 1.5 fl. oz. one shot 40 0.6 fl. oz. liquor beer 355 ml 12 fl. oz. one can 5 0.6 fl. oz. table wine 148 ml 5 fl. oz. one glass 12 0.6 fl. oz.

Male Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage (US)[7] Female One drink has 0.5 fl. oz. alcohol by volume Body Weight 40 kg 45 kg 55 kg 64 kg 73 kg 82 kg 91 kg 100 kg 109 kg Drinks 90 lb 100 lb 120 lb 140 lb 160 lb 180 lb 200 lb 220 lb 240 lb 6 st 6 lb 7 st 2 lb 8 st 8 lb 10 st 11 st 6 lb 12 st 12 lb 14 st 4 lb 15 st 10 lb 17 st 2 lb – .04 .03 .03 .02 .02 .02 .02 .02 1 .05 .05 .04 .03 .03 .03 .02 .02 .02 – .08 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04 .03 .03 2 .10 .09 .08 .07 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04 – .11 .09 .08 .07 .06 .06 .05 .05 3 .15 .14 .11 .10 .09 .08 .07 .06 .06 – .15 .12 .11 .09 .08 .08 .07 .06 4 .20 .18 .15 .13 .11 .10 .09 .08 .08 – .19 .16 .13 .12 .11 .09 .09 .08 5 .25 .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11 .10 .09 – .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11 .10 .09 6 .30 .27 .23 .19 .17 .15 .14 .12 .11 – .26 .22 .19 .16 .15 .13 .12 .11 7 .35 .32 .27 .23 .20 .18 .16 .14 .13 – .30 .25 .21 .19 .17 .15 .14 .13 8 .40 .36 .30 .26 .23 .20 .18 .17 .15 – .34 .28 .24 .21 .19 .17 .15 .14 9 .45 .41 .34 .29 .26 .23 .20 .19 .17 – .38 .31 .27 .23 .21 .19 .17 .16 10 .51 .45 .38 .32 .28 .25 .23 .21 .19 Subtract approximately .01% every 40 minutes after drinking.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Electrical Emergency Response

PURPOSE: The Kendall Fire Department recognizes the hazards associated with emergency response to electrical emergencies. This SOG is based upon a few of the responses that the department will encounter.

ARCING WIRES: The Kendall Fire Department will set up the incident command system when the first officer arrives on scene.

The OIC will size up the incident.

The OIC will set up incoming apparatus to isolate the area.

The OIC will request the Orleans County Fire Control Center to contact the appropriate Utility Company. When the utility company arrives on scene the incident will be turned over to their jurisdiction.

In case of fire, the utility company will shut off the power. When the utility company states that the incident is safe then fire operations will be conducted.

MVA INVOLVING POWER LINES: The Kendall Fire Department will set up the incident command system when the first arriving officer is on location.

The OIC will size up the incident, set up incoming apparatus to isolate the area, set up fire protection lines and other equipment to mitigate the scene. All units will act in a defensive mode until the power is shut off by the utility company.

The department, once the power is disconnected, will refer to the MVA policy.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Exposure Control Plan

POLICY STATEMENT: The Kendall Fire Department is committed to provide a safe and healthful work environment for all personnel. In pursuit of his/her endeavor, the following exposure control program is provided to eliminate/minimize occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens in occurrence with OSHA Standards, Title 29 code of regulations 1910.1030 and NFPA guidelines1581.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: The Kendall Fire Department EMS Captain or designee is responsible for the implementation of the ECP (exposure control plan) procedures.

The EMS Captain and Lieutenant will meet annually with the department Chiefs to review and update the written engineering and control procedures to include new or modified tasks and procedures.

Kendall Fire Department personnel whether they are EMS or Fire-fighters will have the responsibility to comply with the exposure control procedures and work related practices as outlined.

The EMS Captain and his/her designated subordinate officer’s will have the responsibility for written house keeping procedures and will ensure that proper disinfectants are purchased and utilized as per the ECP.

The Kendall EMS Captain will be responsible to ensure that all medical actions required are performed and that appropriate medical records are maintained.

The EMS Captain and his/her subordinate officers will be responsible training, documentation of training and making all procedures available to all department personnel including representation from OSHA, and Federal Underwriter Inspectors.

The Kendall Fire Department EMS Captain and his/her subordinate officers will ensure that all necessary equipment for departmental personnel protection, engineering control and disposal procedures are followed as per the exposure control plan (ECP).

EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE DETERMINATION: As part of the exposure determination section of the Department’s ECP, the following is a list of all job classifications in the department which may have an occupational exposure. They are as follows: 1. FIREFIGHTER’S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR 2. FIREFIGHTER/ EMT’S 13

3. EMT’S ECP IMPLEMENTATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROL All Kendall Fire Department personnel will utilize universal precautions. Universal precautions is an infection control method which requires personnel to assume that all human blood and specified human body fluids are infectious for HIV, HBV, HCV and other Bloodborne pathogens and must be treated accordingly.

TRAINING: All Firefighter’s in the Kendall Fire Department will receive training in regards to the ECP. The training will be broken down into the following training sessions:

a. Entry Level Firefighter’s will receive initial ECP training program.

b. All Department personnel will receive updated training on a yearly basis in regards to new updates, engineering controls and PPE.

c. EMS personnel will be updated annually in regards to Department Procedures, Engineering controls and demonstrates procedures on new equipment.

d. The Department EMS Captain or his/her delegates will be responsible for all training and documentation concerning the ECP.

e. Department personnel upon request will receive copies or additional training in the ECP. Department personnel will contact the EMS Captain or Chief of Department for this/her material.

f. The Department Officers will be responsible for reviewing and updating these procedures.

EQUIPMENT: The EMS captain and Lieutenant along with the Department medics will continuously inspect any and all equipment that involves the Departments engineering controls.

Firefighters and EMT’s will be instructed in the following pieces of EMS equipment that they will come in contact with. They are as follows:

1. red bags 2. ambu bag 3. oxygen masks 4. heart monitor 5. spinal immobilization equipment 6. AED’s 7. sharp’s containers 8. PPE equipment ( gloves, tyvek suits, face masks, tb masks Turn out gear, haz mat gear)

Firefighter’s will be instructed that at no time will they come in contact or handle any sharps (self sheathing needles, vacutainers Etc…)

INCIDENT ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Departmental personnel will take all universal precautions on all incidents.

All biohazardous materials will be picked up at the scene and placed in a red biohazard bag; his/her includes gloves, gowns or other PPE used on scene. Material will be given to the transporting agency upon their approval to be disposed of at the receiving hospital by the transporting agency crew.

All sharps (self sheathing needles, broken glass, dental wire etc. will be placed in the appropriate sharps container by the ALS Provider.

All equipment that may have been contaminated will be placed in a red bag and brought back to station for proper decontamination as per department procedures for decontamination of equipment.

Immediately after incident Department personnel will use interim hand washing procedures.

STATION HOUSE ENGINEERING AND WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS:

The Kendall Fire Department provides hand washing facilities in the male and female bathrooms of the fire department.

Fire Department personnel are required to wash hands after removing rubber gloves or if body contamination to shower after the incident.

All decontamination of personnel and or equipment will be conducted either grossly, on scene or at the fire station. Personnel shall not leave the fire station until properly decontaminated.

DECONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT:

Department personnel will observe all universal precautions when decontaminating equipment that has come in contact with any Bio-hazards.

All equipment will be decontaminated at the scene or back at the fire station.

All equipment will be decontaminated with a chlorine solution made of (1 part bleach to 10 parts water), then allowed to air dry. After Equipment is dry then it will be sprayed with a disinfectant, dried and placed on the apparatus.

After cleaning of equipment, Department personnel will then wash hands and dispose of gloves.

If equipment has not been thoroughly decontaminated or in the process of decontamination it will be labeled as such.

DECONTAMINATION PERSONNEL CLOTHING: If blood or body fluids come into contact with turn out gear and or personal clothing it will be decontaminated by the Department or disposed of. Other garments will be issued to personnel during the procedure.

BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL: Biohazard containers (boxes, red bags, sharps containers) are located in the EMS Supply Room.

Departmental personnel will utilize universal precautions when disposing of bio hazard waste.

Regulated waste will be placed in a closable container that is leak proof and labeled as per OSHA regulations (refer to labeling).

Always use a mechanical means when disposing of broken glassware products. Mechanical means are, dust pan, metal tongs, or forceps, never use gloved hands.

Contaminated sharps will be placed in a sharps container that is leak proof, puncture proof, color coded, and labeled.

Never shear, break or bend sharps.

After containers are full they will be sealed and labeled. The EMS Captain or his/her assigned delegates will then fill out the appropriate paper work and notify the appropriate disposal company for pick up or dispose at local hospital.

LABELING OF BIO HAZARDOUS WASTE:

The Department procedure dictates that a fluorescent orange or Red tag is affixed to the following:

1. containers of regulated waste 2. sharps disposal containers 3. contaminated equipment in need of repair

Labels are not required when:

4. Red bags or red containers are utilized.

EXPOSURE PROCEDURES: The Kendall Fire Department is responsible to maintain exposure records on all personnel in accordance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1020.

It is the responsibility of the EMS Captain under the direction of the Department Chief that these medical records will be kept confidential, secured in the record room in personnel files. 16

Personnel records will be kept during active status plus thirty years after individual has left the Department.

Personnel medical records on exposure will include:

Name and Social Security number Copy of hepatitis B vaccination and any medical records relative to the Firefighter’s ability to receive vaccination. Copy of all results of examinations, medical testing, and follow up procedures as required by the standard. Copy of healthcare professional’s written opinion as required by the standard. Copy of the information provided to the health care professional.

Medical records will be provided upon request of the employee or to anyone having the written consent of the individual with in fifteen working days.

HEPATITUS B VACCINATION:

The Kendall Fire Department will provide information on Hepatitis B vaccinations addressing its safety, benefits, efficacy, methods of administration and availability.

The Hepatitis B vaccine will be made at no cost to Department Personnel through the chosen vendor or members’ personal physician at no cost within ten working days of initial assignment to personnel who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials unless:

1. The employee has previously received the series. 2. Antibody testing reveals that the person is immune. 3. Medical reasons prevent taking the vaccination. 4. The person refuses to participate.

All Department personnel are strongly encouraged to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series. However, if Department personnel chooses to decline HB vaccination, then the employee must sign a statement to this/her effect. (Record will be kept on file).

Department personnel who decline may request and obtain the vaccination at a later date at no cost. Hepatitis B vaccination booster doses are available to Department Personnel if recommended.

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Hazardous Materials Response Plan

TOWN OF KENDALL

ORLEANS COUNTY, NEW YORK

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE PLAN For the TOWN OF KENDALL KENDALL FIRE DISTRICT MORTON FIRE DISTRICT COUNTY OF ORLEANS

WRITTEN TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATED ACTION AND CLARITY OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF KENDALL AND ITS TWO RESIDENT FIRE DISTRICTS AND TO COMPLIMENT THE OPERATION OF THE ORLEANS COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE PLAN TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMTNS OF SARA TITLE III LEGISLATION

Copies of the Plan may be obtained from Town Clerk Town of Kendall 1873 Kendall Road Kendall, New York 14476

TOWN OF KENDALL SUPERVISOR – DANIEL GAESSER TOWN CLERK – AMY RICHARDSON

SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS - WARREN KRUGER 18

KENDALL FIRE DISTRICT CHAIRMAN - BLAINE YOUNG CHIEF- BRAD YOUNGJOHN DEPUTY CHIEF – MIKE SCHULTZ

MORTON FIRE_DISTRICT

CHAIRMAN - LINDA MOREY CHIEF – CLIFFORD BURCH DEPUTY CHIEF – GARY ZINSMEISTER

TOWN OF KENDALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE PLAN

QUICK REFERENCE ALERT LIST

TOWN OF KENDALL DANIEL GAESSER – SUPERVISOR WORK 659-8201

AMY RICHARDSON -TOWN CLERK WORK 659-8721

WARREN KRUGER-SUPERINTENDENT OF HWYS WORK 659-2650

KENDALL FIRE DISTRICT

BLAINE YOUNG - CHAIRMAN CELL 747-7005 HOME 659-2843

BRAD YOUNGJOHN - CHIEF CELL 766-2642 HOME 659-2368

MIKE SCHULTZ - DEPUTY CHIEF CELL 354-2966

MORTON FIRE DISTRICT

LINDA MOREY-CHAIRMAN HOME 659-2523

CLIFFORD BURCH - CHIEF WORK 964-2467 19

HOME 964-5114 CELL 520-4914 PAGER 529-2211

GARY ZINSMEISTER - DEPUTY CHIEF HOME 659-2361 CELL 472-2488 PAGER 463-4731

TOWN OF KENDALL

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INDICENT RESI~ONSE

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

INTRODUCTION The potential for accidents involving hazardous materials is a reality. Town government has a responsibility to prepare a response to such hazards for the protection of the public health, welfare and safety. It is both prudent and appropriate to plan for such a contingency.

Effective response to any hazardous materials incident requires the coordination and cooperation of many agencies and resources. This emergency management plan is intended to be a useful operating guide to the procedures and practices to he implemented for a coordinated response to such an incident.

In developing a plan for emergency response, account cannot be taken of the peculiarities of the situation as they present themselves. In some instances, specific responsibilities are set out; in others only a general outline is given. It is not intended to limit or restrict initiative, judgment or independent action required to appropriate an effective response to the incident. Used as an operations guide, it will provide the basis for effective management of the emergency response and will be instrumental in saving lives and in preventing personal injuries and property damage.

This emergency management plan has been specifically prepared for the purpose of responding to the incident involving hazardous materials. The response requirements for a radiological incident are contained in a separate emergency management plan, Radiological Emergency Response being developed by Orleans County. The emphasis of the plan is to provide a multiple agency coordinated response to a hazardous material incident.

OBJECTIVES: “To set forth a course of action this will minimize both hazards to life and property and adverse effects to the government, in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials.” 20

“To provide a timely and coordinated response effort by local and state agencies in preventing or minimizing hazardous materials exposure to the population of the Town of Kendall.”

“To identify emergency services and agencies with regard to their resources, roles and responsibilities during the incident.”

“To provide a plan which compliments, hut does not replace the Orleans County Hazardous Materials Response Plan.”

‘To provide a Hazardous Materials Response Plan that will also be coordinated with the Orleans County Hazardous Materials Response Plan, the Orleans County Mutual Aid Plan, and General Municipal Law #204 (f) and SARA Title III.”

AUTHORITY: The chief executive or administrative head of a county, city, town, village or district is responsible under the GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW for natural and man-man disaster operations in his jurisdiction. Under executive law 2B, the chief executive may proclaim a state of emergency within any part or all of the territorial limits of that local government and is authorized and empowered to use any and all facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel and other resources of his political sub-division to cope with the disaster or any emergency resulting there from.

Under the authority vested in the Supervisor of the Town of Kendall, the Town can institute protective action. The statutory authority for executing the Town of Kendall Hazardous Materials Response Plan belongs to the Supervisor of the Town of Kendall. The Supervisor has empowered and delegated the responsibility for the implementation of the Town of Kendall Hazardous Materials Response Plan for the following officials: Chief or Deputy Chief of the Fire District of the Incident Location Director of the Emergency Management Office of Orleans County Orleans County Sheriff Orleans County Public Health Administrator Town of Kendall Superintendent of Highways

In addition to the statutory authority of their respective offices, the aforementioned officials may act in behalf of the Town Supervisor relative to implementation of appropriate and necessary emergency response and protective actions.

For the purpose of effective command and coordination, the ranking Fire Officer of the Fire District involved at the incident scene will serve as the field command officer for the duration of the incident.

The Chief Fire Officer of the Fire District involved will provide for the Town Supervisor copies of all pertinent data regarding the incident including a copy of the “After Action Report” required by the County Plan.

DEFINITIONS 21

COMMAND OFFICER: The senior Fire Officer at the scene of the incident will make decisions with the advice of the command post personnel to extend or terminate an incident.

COMMAND POST: Location designated by the first arriving unit for the command and control of the incident. It should be within the outer perimeter and outside the inner perimeter.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Chemical substances, which are flammable, explosive, and/or toxic to humans, animals or the environment, or otherwise, pose a threat to health and welfare. Radioactive substances are also included in this definition.

INCIDENT: An emergency resulting from the release of a hazardous liquid, solid or gaseous material, which poses an immediate threat to public health or significant damage to the environment.

CLASS I

Response Level I Potential Emergency Condition

Description — An incident which can be controlled by the first response agencies amid does not require evacuation of other than the involved structures or the immediate outdoor area. The incident is confined to a small area and does not pose an immediate threat to life and property.

Response Activities — Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Coordinator, Deputy Fire Coordinator, Public Information Officer, Chemtrec. DEC Spill hot line.

CLASS II

Response Level — II — Limited Emergency Condition

Description — An incident involving a greater hazard or larger area which poses a potential threat to life or property and which may require a limited evacuation of the surrounding area.

Response Activities — All agencies in Level I, Haz-Mat Teams, Fire Coordinator, public Works Department, Red Cross, Public Utilities, County Health.

CLASS III

Response Level Ill — Full Emergency Condition

Description — An incident involving a severe hazard or a large area which poses an extreme threat to life and property and probably will require a large scale evacuation, or an incident requiring the expertise or resources of county, state, federal or private agencies/organizations. 22

Response Activities — All level I & II agencies plus the following as needed, Mutual Aid, Fire, police, Emergency Medical, State Agencies DEC, OFPC, Police, Health, SEMO, Federal

Agencies EPA ISCG National Response Center.

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: The time during which the incident is stabilized and alleviated.

INNER PERIMETER: The area immediately surrounding the danger area. Law officers should secure all means of entry into this area to everyone except emergency personnel. The area should he decided in conjunction with suppression or control forces on the scene.

INITIAL RESPONSE: The time during which fire amid law enforcement units assess the situation to which they were dispatched, usually 0-20 minutes.

MAJOR INCIDENT: Any spill or release of a hazardous material or waste that could affect safety of au individual or structure in regard to fire, explosion or health.

STAGING AREA: The location designated by the on-scene management team to which all responding units should report unless otherwise directed. The staging area should be located outside the inner perimeter and inside the outer perimeter.

STAGING AREA OFFICER: A fire officer designated by the command officer to be the direct link to the Command Post by radio to regulate the flow of emergency equipment in and out of the staging area when needed.

FIRE CONTROL: To be interpreted as Orleans County Fir Control or any other fire district’s dispatch center.

DISASTER COORDINATOR: The director of the Orleans County Office of Disaster Preparedness is the County Disaster Coordinator. The Disaster Coordinator is also the Community Disaster Coordinator as designated in SARA Title III legislation.

AGENCY FUNCTION

FIRE SERVICE: The ranking Fire Officer at the incident scene will serve as the Command Officer for the duration of the incident. The Command Officer will be responsible for the coordination of on-scene activities. He will designate the Staging Area Officer and coordinate the Command Post and Management Team.

The Command Officer xviii evaluate the actual and potential hazards posed by the incident, obtain technical advice as needed and initiate actions to protect live and property including evacuation if necessary.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: The Police Service is defined as including the County Sheriff, Sate Police, Town, Village and Fire Police. The Orleans County Sheriffs Department will be the lead policy agency for incidents in the County of Orleans, except for the Villages, which will be handled by their own policy departments, or when the first responder police officer is a member of the State Police.

The responsibilities of the Police Service will be to: provide traffic and crowd control provide security at the scene

-assist in alerting residents in affected area is evacuation is necessary investigate the incident and any suspected criminal activity establish a temporary morgue if necessary, pending the arrival of the corone

The following division of these responsibilities is recommended: The first responder law enforcement agency at the scene will confer with the on-scene Command Officer at the designated Command Post location as to the type of incident (major or minor).

If the first responder is a police agency other than the Sheriffs Department and the incident is minor, they will handle the incident, unless assistance is necessary.

If it is a major incident, see page 12 sequence 9 for Standard Operating Response Procedures. The Fire Police will handle security and traffic control in the area where protective clothing is necessary, while Sheriff. State and local police will handle traffic outside the outer perimeter zone.

All police agencies will assist in alerting the public and providing security at evacuation shelters and in the evacuation area. The lead policy agency will investigate the incident and any suspected criminal activity connected with it.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Orleans County Department of Health will be responsible for confirming the probably public health effects of the incidents and for coordinating activities related to the environmental protection. clean-up. The County Health Department will be responsible for notifying State and Federal Agencies. OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: The Orleans County Office of Disaster Preparedness will coordinate all radiological monitoring, if necessary, notify and coordinate their State and Federal Agencies and put the Emergency Operations Center and/or the Mobile Command Post into service if deemed necessary. They will inform the Public Information Officer, who will in turn coordinate all press releases with the Management Team.

COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: The Orleans County Highway Department will work with town and village departments to 24 provide equipment and materials to contain spills or perform other necessary functions.

TOWN H1GHWAY DEPARTMENT: The Town of Kendall Highway Department will work with the Fire District involved and other agencies to provide equipment and materials to contain spills or perform other necessary functions.

STANDARD OPERATING RESPONSE PROCEDURES

I.) Once an incident occurs one or two locations are most likely to receive first knowledge of the event: County Fire Control or the Sheriffs Department. If an incident should come to the attention of other agencies (The Health Department, Office of Disaster Preparedness, or either hospital, they should immediately notify either Fire Control or the Sheriffs Office.

2.) When the Sheriffs Office receives a report of a potential hazardous materials incident, they will 25

a.) immediately notify County Fire Control. b.) Dispatch a mobile unit to the scene of the incident and c.) Notify the County Office of Disaster Preparedness.

3.) When County Fire Control or another jurisdiction(s dispatch center receives a report of potential hazardous materials incident, they will: a.) Immediately notify the Sheriffs Office of the report and other appropriate law enforcement agencies; the Sheriff’s Office will notify the Office of Disaster Preparedness. b.) Dispatch appropriate fire, rescue, and emergency medical units based on standard procedures regarding an incident. c) Notify the County Health Department of the incident. d.) Notify County Highway Department of the incident. e.)Cheek the DOT Emergency Response Handbook to assist field units regarding the hazard potential if substance is known.

4.) Law Enforcement Officers responding to the scene should attempt to accomplish the following during the initial minutes of the incident: a.) Designate a Command Post location if first on the scent. b.) Notify responding fire units of the location. c.) Establish the inner perimeter. d.) Conduct an assessment of the incident with the on-Scene Command Officer. The law enforcement officer and the Command Officer will function as the Management Team and communicate assessment decisions to the Sheriff’s office. e.) Establish an outer perimeter and staging area. f.) Dispatch Emergency Management Mobile Command Post.

5.) Fire Department units responding to the scene will take appropriate action to stabilize the situation they will: a.) Designate a Command Post location if first on the scene. Notify responding law enforcement units of location. b.) Establish the inner perimeter. c.) Conduct an assessment of the incident in conjunction with the on-scene law enforcement officer. The command officer and the law enforcement officer will function as the Management Team and communicate assessment decisions to the fire dispatcher. d.) Dispatch Emergency Management Mobile Command Post. e.) Establish an cuter perimeter; and f.) Establish a staging area.

6.) The Command Officer and the law enforcement officer will establish the Command Post Team. They will assess the extent of the incident, decide on action, request additional resources and communicate with appropriate control points.

7.) If the Management Team determines that the incident is minor, that there are no injuries or negative environmental impact, and no assistance is needed, they will notify the control points.

8.) Reverse calling procedure and notify all agencies of the situation.

9.) Upon report of a major incident, injuries or environmental impact, the Field Command Officer will request activation of the Orleans County Hazardous Materials Response Plan.

NOTE 1. Refer to the ORLEANS COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PLAN for information regarding major incident actions.

NOTE 2. Refer also to the KENDALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN for incidents involving the Kendall Central School District.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Health maintenance

Health Maintenance Program

Purpose

This section defines the department’s yearly health physical program and our physical fitness center. Medical Physicals

This guideline is to be used in determining member’s physical abilities to perform the duties of a Kendall Fire Department Firefighter. These physical exams are in accordance with OSHA Standards: CFR 1910.134, 1910.156 and 1910.120. Each member will under go a periodical medical examination performed by a doctor or other certified medical organization. This guideline requires a Class “A” firefighter to have a physical examination every 3 years for those less than 30 years of age, every 2 years for those 30 to 39, and yearly for those over 40. (See “Additional Testing” below). For individuals with significant medical problems (but who are still capable of performing fire fighting duties), a more frequent examination schedule should be followed. The medical examination should include:

Medical and Occupational History The medical history should cover the person’s known health problems such as major illnesses, surgeries, medication use, allergies, etc. Symptom review is also important for detecting early signs of illness. As indicated above, medical history related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are particularly important.

Physical Examination The physical examination shall include the following organ systems: • Blood Pressure • Dermatological system • Ears, nose, mouth, and throat • Hearing • Eyes and vision • Gastrointestinal system • Heart and vascular system • Genitourinary system • Respiratory system • Endocrine and metabolic systems • Musculoskeletal system

Additional Testing: The need for additional testing shall be guided by the person’s age, medical history and examination.

Following are the intervals for a Level A – D firefighter Physical Examinations:

Age Class Class Class Class “D” “A” “B” “C” < 30yrs. 3yrs. 3yrs. 3yrs. 3yrs. >30 ,< 40 yrs. 1yr. 2 yrs. 2 yrs. 3yrs. 28

> 40 yrs. 1yr. 1yr. 2 yrs. 3yrs.

Results of the physical evaluation define the activity levels in which each firefighter is permitted to participate. The levels are as follows:

Class “A” - Interior structural Firefighter, No restrictions Class “B” - Exterior Firefighter, light to moderate workload, Emergency short Term (SCBA) respirator use. Class “C” - Support Firefighter. Light workload. No (SCBA) respirator use. Class “D” - No Firefighter activities - ONLY Administrative.

In order to ensure the safety of every firefighter by safeguarding against their personal injury due to a related health condition, the Kendall Fire Department requires that any firefighter who does not complete the prescribed physical examination at the Kendall Fire Department facilities, personally make arrangements with the health care provider to perform the physicals at their facility. Any firefighter, who fails to complete the prescribed physical examination within the defined timeframe, will immediately be placed on the Inactive Roster. Until that time the firefighter satisfactorily completes the examination, and a formal report is received from the health care provider, they are not permitted to participate in any Kendall Fire Department firematic activity.

Confidentiality: All medical information about an individual shall be kept confidential. The only information that will be forwarded to the Fire Chief will be whether or not the individual has been medically certified to perform fire fighting activities and any restrictions on those activities. The medical reasons for not certifying a person will not be communicated.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Fire Service Hose Testing

Warning: Service testing of hose is undertaken to confirm its suitability for continued use. Because there is a potential for catastrophic failure during these tests, it is vital that adequate safety precautions be taken.

1. Determine proper service test pressure as per chart. (NFPA 1962 5-1.3) Each length of hose must be visually inspected before service test pressure. NFPA 2-5.1: Physical inspection shall determine that the hose, couplings, and any nozzle have not been vandalized, are free from debris, and exhibit no signs of mildew, rot, or damage by chemicals, burns, cuts abrasions, and vermin. NFPA 2-5.2: If the hose fails the physical inspection, it shall be removed from service, repaired as necessary, and service tested.

3. Service Test Chart:

Hose Service Test Time in Diameter Jacket Pressure Minutes

1.50” single/multiple 250 psi. 05 min. 1.75” single/multiple 250 psi. 05 min. 2.50” single/multiple 250 psi. 05 min. 3.00” single/multiple 250 psi. 05 min. 4.00” single/multiple 200 psi. 05 min.

Each length of hose to be tested shall be of the same diameter and test pressure. The total length of hose to be tested shall not exceed 300 feet. (hose that has been repaired or recoupled shall be tested one length at a time).

Lay out hose to be tested and hook up to pump source. Place gated valve or nozzle at the end of the hose lay. Close valves.

Start pump source and begin to fill hose with water. Bring pressure in line up to 45 psi. Bleed air from hose line. Inspect hose for signs of leakage at couplings. With marker, draw a line around the hose at the couplings.

MAKE SURE ALL PERSONNEL ARE OUT OF THE TESTING AREA. Bring pump pressure up to service testing pressure as per designated in the above chart. Begin to time as designated in the above chart.

While the test pressure is at the service pressure, visually inspect hose for any signs of leakage. If walking the line for this inspection stay at least fifteen feet to the left side of the nearest hose line in the test lay out.

If during the test the hose line leaks or bursts, shut down the operation, remove the section of hose line affected, replace with new section and begin test from the beginning.

After five minutes at the service test pressure, the pump shall be shut down, discharge gates opened and hose drained.

The marks placed on the hose at the back of the couplings shall be visually inspected for coupling slippage. If the coupling has slipped, that length of hose has failed the test.

Hose records will be filled out.

Hose that has failed the test will be tagged or knotted at the end and removed from service Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Members attending High School

All members (Active Jr. or Full member) of the Kendall Fire Dept. that are still attending High school, whether a minor or 18 will not respond to any calls (fire or EMS) between the hours of 2100 and 0600 hours during school days. (Sunday through Thursday).

Violation of this policy can result in a disciplinary action from the Chief or Officer in charge of the call in which the violation in question occurred.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Junior Fireman

Code of Conduct There is to be No One on One contact between fire department personnel and junior fireman personnel. The exception to this rule being same family members.

The Kendall Fire Department requires that all members maintain a professional, ethical relationship with the Junior Fireman Program Members conducive to an effective, safe learning environment; and that fire department Members act as role models for the Junior Fireman Program Members at all times. Member’s of the Kendall Fire Department must establish appropriate personal boundaries with Junior Fireman Program Members and not engage in any behavior that could reasonably lead to even the appearance of impropriety.

Members of the Kendall Fire Department are prohibited, under any circumstances, to date or engage in any improper fraternization or undue familiarity with Junior Fireman Program Members, regardless of the Members age and/or regardless of whether the Junior Fireman member may have “consented” to such conduct. Further, members of the Kendall Fire Department shall not entertain Junior Fireman members or socialize with Junior Fireman members in such a manner as to create the perception that a dating relationship exists. Similarly, any action or comment by a department member which invites romantic or sexual involvement with a Junior Fireman member is considered highly unethical, in violation of Kendall Fire Department policy, and may result in the notification of law enforcement officials and the filing of criminal charges and/or disciplinary action by the Kendall Fire Department up to and including termination.

Inappropriate member behavior includes, but is not limited to, flirting; making suggestive comments; dating; requests for sexual activity; physical displays of affection; giving inappropriate personal gifts; frequent personal communication with a Junior Fireman member (via phone, e-mail, text, letters, notes, etc.) unrelated to fire department matters; providing alcohol or drugs to Junior Fireman members; inappropriate touching; and engaging in sexual contact and/or sexual relations. 32

Even if the Junior Firefighter member participated “willingly” in the activity (regardless of the Junior Firefighters age), inappropriate fraternization of member of the Kendall Fire Department with Junior Fireman members is against Kendall Fire Department policy and may be in violation of New York State Law. However, inappropriate member conduct does not need to rise to the level of criminal activity for such conduct to be in violation of department rules and subject to appropriate disciplinary sanctions.

Any Junior Fireman member who believes that he/she has been subjected to inappropriate department member behavior as enumerated in this policy, as well as members of the Kendall Fire Department or third parties who have knowledge of or witness any possible occurrence of inappropriate behavior by member of the Kendall Fire Department – Junior Fireman Organization relations, shall report the incident to any officer or advisor. In all events such reports shall be forwarded to the chief for further investigation. Anonymous complaints of inappropriate fraternization of fire department members with Junior Fireman Members shall also be investigated by the fire department. Investigations of allegations of inappropriate Kendall Fire Department members-Junior Fireman relations shall follow the procedures utilized for complaints of harassment within the fire department. Allegations of inappropriate behavior of a member of the Kendall Fire Department – Junior Fireman Members shall be promptly investigated and will be treated as confidential and private to the extent possible within legal constraints.

Any member of the Kendall Fire Department having knowledge of or reasonable suspicion that another member of the Kendall Fire Department may have engaged in inappropriate conduct with a Junior Fireman that may constitute child abuse must also follow the departments reporting procedures for such allegations. Such reporting may require contact with law enforcement officials and/or Child Protective Services as may be applicable.

If a Junior Fireman member initiates inappropriate behavior toward a member of the Kendall Fire Department, that firefighter shall document the incident and report it to his/her chief or line officer.

The department shall promptly investigate all complaints of inappropriate firefighter- Junior Firefighter member behavior, and take prompt corrective action to stop such conduct if it occurs.

Prohibition of Retaliation The Kendall Fire Department prohibits any retaliatory behavior directed against complainants, victims, witnesses, and/or any other individuals who participate in the investigation of allegations of inappropriate firefighter- junior firefighter relations. Follow-up inquiries and/or appropriate monitoring shall be made to ensure that the alleged conduct has not resumed and that all those involved in the investigation have not suffered retaliation. Any act of retaliation is subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the department.

Kendall Fire Department – Junior Fireman

District Responsibility/Training The Kendall Fire Department shall be responsible for informing members of the fire department and junior fireman organization members, of the requirements of this policy, including the duty to report and the procedures established for investigation and resolution of complaints.

Disciplinary Sanctions Any member of the Kendall Fire Department who engages in inappropriate conduct with a Junior Fireman Organization member, prohibited by the terms of this policy, shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including termination of membership in accordance with legal guidelines, department policy and regulation. A violation of this policy may also subject the member of the Kendall Fire Department to criminal and/or civil sanctions. “Guidelines for Riding the Ambulance”  Junior Fireman may ride along in the front of the ambulance only with the approval from the lead medic or a Fire Department Chief.  No more than (1) junior fireman on the ambulance at any one time.  No responding to any calls between the hours of 2100 and 0600 hours during school days. (Sunday through Thursday).  No emergency lights or flashers are to be used at any time on personal vehicles.  When responding in your personal vehicle you are to obey ALL traffic laws, especially the speed limit.  No responding directly to the scene unless accompanied by a department member.  Be polite and respectful to all patients and members before, during and after calls.  Patient confidentiality MUST be observed at ALL times.  Members responding are to sign the department ambulance call sheet.  Dress appropriately and professionally.  Administer assistance up to your level of training only.  Lead medic is always in charge of patient care. “Guidelines for Fire Related Incidents”

 Members can ride on Kendall 34 and 81 only.  No responding to any calls between the hours of 2100 and 0600 hours during school days. (Sunday through Thursday)  No emergency lights or flashers are to be used at any time on personal vehicles.  When responding in your personal vehicle you are to obey ALL traffic laws, especially the speed limit.  No responding directly to the scene unless accompanied by a department member. Respond to the hall and wait further instructions.  Be polite and respectful to all citizens and members before, during and after calls.  Members responding are to sign the department fire call sheet.  Dress appropriately and professionally. Personal Protection Equipment is mandatory at all fire scenes. 34

 Administer assistance up to your level of training and capabilities only.  Once on scene, report to the “Incident Commander” or his designee for further instructions. Junior Fireman are not to be a designated “hot zone” without being accompanied by the “Incident Commander” or his designee.  If you feel you are being put into any uncomfortable situation by anyone, report to the “Incident Commander” or his designee immediately.  Horseplay on or around department equipment is strictly forbidden.

ANY INFRACTIONS OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN AND WILL RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION OF RIDING AND ORGANIZATION PRIVILEGES.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices L.E.N.S. Program (License Event Notification Service)

Driving any vehicle of the Kendall Fire Department or District is a privilege and not a right. In order for any person to drive any Department or District vehicle, such person will be required to provide a copy of a current driver’s license. By operating an emergency vehicle, all drivers consent to their participation in the LENS (License Event Notification Service) program. The LENS program will make the Department aware of any negative driving history of the driver.

The Department may suspend or revoke any driver's driving privileges upon receiving notice of a ticket or incident which relates to a driver's ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle. The Department shall be permitted to make case by case determinations of what incidents may relate to a driver's ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle.

A firefigher must have a valid drivers license. Their vehicle must have a current inspection and must be properly insured according to NYS DMV standards in order to drive a Personal Vehicle or a non emergency vehcile to or from the hall, to or from either an Emergency or non- emergency scene, to or from any event that the department is associated with, or the member is serving as a representative of the department at. This includes a social visit at the hall. Members not following this best practice may face disciplinary action from the department.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices MVA Apparatus Placement

I. Overview This procedure identifies parking practices for Fire Department apparatus and vehicles that will provide maximum protection and safety for personnel operating in or near moving vehicle traffic. It also identifies several approaches for individual practices to keep firefighters safe while exposed to the hazardous environment created by moving traffic. It shall be the policy of the Fire Department to position apparatus and other emergency vehicles at a vehicle-related incident on any street, road, highway or expressway in a manner that best protects the incident scene and the work area. Such positioning shall afford protection to fire department personnel, law enforcement officers, tow service operators and the motoring public from the hazards of working in or near moving traffic. All personnel should understand and appreciate the high risk that personnel are exposed to when operating in or near moving vehicle traffic. Responders should always operate within a protected environment at any vehicle-related roadway incident. Always consider moving vehicles as a threat to your safety. At every vehicle-related emergency scene, personnel are exposed to passing motorists of varying driving abilities. At any time, a motorist may be driving without a legal driver’s license. Approaching vehicles may be driven at speeds from a creeping pace to well beyond the posted speed limit. Some of these vehicle operators may be vision impaired, under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or have a medical condition that affects their judgment or abilities. In addition, motorists may be completely oblivious to your presence due to distractions caused by cell phone use, loud music, conversation, inclement weather, and terrain or building obstructions. Approaching motorists will often be looking at the scene and not the roadway in front of them. Assume that all approaching traffic is out to get you until proven otherwise. 36

Nighttime incidents requiring personnel to work in or near moving near traffic are particularly hazardous. Visibility is reduced and driver reaction time to hazards in the roadway is slowed.

II. Terminology The following terms shall be used during incident operations, post-incident analysis, and training activities related to working in or near moving traffic. 1. Advance Warning- notification procedures that advise approaching motorists to transition from normal driving status to that required by the temporary emergency traffic control measures ahead of them. 2. Block- positioning a fire department apparatus on an angle to the lanes of traffic creating a physical barrier between upstream traffic and the work area. Includes ‘block to the right’ or’ block to the left’. 3. Buffer Zone- the distance or space between personnel and vehicles in the protected work zone and nearby moving traffic. 4. Downstream- the direction that traffic is moving as it travels away from the incident scene. 5. Fire Police- a fire department member assigned to monitor approaching traffic and activate an emergency signal if the actions of a motorist do not conform to established traffic control measures in place at the highway scene 6. Shadow- the protected work area at a vehicle-related roadway incident that is shielded by the block from apparatus and other emergency vehicles. 7. Taper- the action of merging several lanes of moving traffic into fewer moving lanes. 8. Temporary Work Zone- the physical area of a roadway within which emergency personnel perform their fire, EMS and rescue tasks at a vehicle-related incident. 9. Transition Zone- the lanes of a roadway within which approaching motorists change their speed and position to comply with the traffic control measures established at an incident scene. 10. Upstream- the direction that traffic is traveling from as the vehicles approach the incident scene.

III. Safety Benchmarks All emergency personnel are at great risk of injury or death while operating in or near moving traffic. There are several specific tactical procedures that should be taken to protect all crewmembers and emergency service personnel at the incident scene including; 1. Never trust approaching traffic 2. Avoid turning your back to approaching traffic 3. Establish an initial “block” with the first arriving emergency vehicle or fire apparatus 4. Always wear Required ANSI Class safety vest during daylight operations 5. Always wear structural firefighting helmet 37

6. Wear full protective clothing plus the highway safety vest at all vehicle-related emergencies between the hours of dusk and dawn or whenever lighting levels are reduced due to inclement weather conditions 7. Turn off all sources of vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents including vehicle headlights and spotlights 8. Use fire apparatus and police vehicles to initially redirect the flow of moving traffic 9. Establish advance warning and adequate transition area traffic control measures upstream of incident to reduce travel speeds of approaching motorists 10. Use traffic cones and/or cones illuminated by flares where appropriate for sustained highway incident traffic control and direction 11. Establish a fire department member assigned to the “Fire Police” function to monitor approaching traffic and activate an emergency signal if the actions of a motorist do not conform to established traffic control measures in place at the highway scene

IV. Apparatus and Emergency Vehicle Benchmarks Listed below are benchmarks for Safe Parking of apparatus and emergency vehicles when operating in or near moving traffic. 1. Always position first-arriving apparatus to protect the scene, patients, and emergency personnel.

a. Initial apparatus placement should provide a work area protected from traffic approaching in at least one direction.

b. Angle apparatus on the roadway with a “block to the left” or a “block to the right” to create a physical barrier between the crash scene and approaching traffic.

c. Allow apparatus placement to slow approaching motorists and redirect them around the scene.

d. Use fire apparatus to block at least one additional traffic lane more than that already obstructed by the crashed vehicle(s).

e. When practical, position apparatus in such a manner to protect the pump operator position from being exposed to approaching traffic. 2. Positioning of large apparatus must create a safe parking area for EMS units and other fire vehicles. Operating personnel, equipment and patients should be kept within the “shadow” created by the blocking apparatus at all times. 3. When blocking with apparatus to protect the emergency scene, establish a sufficient size work zone that includes all damaged vehicles, roadway debris, the patient triage and treatment area, the extrication work area, personnel and tool staging area and the ambulance loading zone.

4. Ambulance should be positioned within the protected work area with their rear patient loading door area angled away from the nearest lanes of moving traffic

5. Command shall stage unneeded emergency vehicles off the roadway or return these units to service whenever possible. 6. At all intersections, or where the incident may be near the middle lane of the roadway, two or more sides of the incident will need to be protected.

a. Police vehicles must be strategically positioned to expand the initial safe work zone for traffic approaching from opposing directions. The goal is to effectively block all exposed sides of the work zone. The blocking of the work zone must be prioritized, from the most critical or highest traffic volume flow to the least critical traffic direction.

b. For first arriving engine or truck companies where a charged hose line may be needed, block so that the pump panel is “down stream”, on the opposite side of oncoming traffic. This will protect the pump operator.

c. At intersection incidents, consider requesting police response. Provide specific directions to the police officers as to exactly what your traffic control needs are. Ensure that police vehicles are parked in a position and location that provides additional protection of the scene. 7. Traffic cones shall be deployed from the rear of the blocking apparatus toward approaching traffic to increase the advance warning provided for approaching motorists. Cones identify and only suggest the transition and tapering actions that are required of the approaching motorist. 8. Personnel shall place cones and flares and retrieve cones while facing oncoming traffic. 9. Traffic cones shall be deployed at 15 foot intervals upstream of the blocking apparatus with the furthest traffic cone approximately 75 feet upstream to allow adequate advance warning to drivers 10. Additional traffic cones shall be retrieved from PD units to extend the advance warning area for approaching motorists. V. Incident Command Benchmarks The initial-arriving company officer and/or the Incident Commander must complete critical benchmarks to assure that a safe and protected work environment for emergency scene personnel is established and maintained including; 1. Assure that the first-arriving apparatus establishes an initial block to create an initial safe work area 2. Assign a parking location for all ambulances as well as later-arriving apparatus.

 Lanes of traffic shall be identified numerically as “Lane 1”, “Lane 2”, etc., beginning from the right to the left when right and left are considered from the approaching motorist’s point of view. Typically, vehicles travel a lower speed in the lower number lanes.

 Directions “Right” and “Left” shall be as identified as from the approaching motorist’s point of view left or right.

 Instruct the driver of the ambulance to “block to the right” or “block to the left” as it is parked at the scene to position the rear patient loading area away from the closest lane of moving traffic.

3. Assure that all ambulances on-scene are placed within the protected work area (shadow) of the larger apparatus. 4. Assure that all patient loading into Med Units is done from within a protected work zone. 5. The initial company officer and/or Incident Commander must operate as the Scene Safety Officer until this assignment is delegated. 6. Command shall assure that strobe systems are turned OFF and that other emergency lighting remains ON. 7. At residential medical emergencies, Command shall direct ambulances to park at the nearest curb to the residence for safe patient loading whenever possible. V. Emergency Crew Personnel Benchmarks Listed below are benchmarks for safe actions of individual personnel when operating in or near moving vehicle traffic. 1. Always maintain an acute awareness of the high risk of working in or near moving traffic. They are out to get you! 2. Never trust moving traffic. 3. Always look before you move! 4. Always keep an eye on the moving traffic! 5. Avoid turning your back to moving traffic. 6. Personnel arriving in crew cabs of fire apparatus should exit and enter the apparatus from the protected ‘shadow’ side, away from moving traffic. 7. Officers, apparatus operators, crew members in apparatus with individual jump seat configurations and all ambulance personnel must exit and enter their units with extreme caution remaining alert to moving traffic at all times. 8. Protective clothing, Required ANSI Class safety vest, and helmet must be donned prior to exiting the emergency vehicle.

a. During normal daylight lighting conditions, don helmet and Required ANSI Class safety vest or structural PPE and Required ANSI Class safety vest when operating in or near moving traffic.

b. During dusk to dawn operations or when ambient lighting is reduced due to inclement weather conditions, don helmet, full protective clothing and Required ANSI Class safety vest.

c. All staff personnel and assigned student trainee personnel arriving on an apparatus or emergency vehicle must don assigned helmet and Required ANSI Class safety vest prior to exiting their vehicle. 9. Always look before opening doors and stepping out of apparatus or emergency vehicle into any moving traffic areas. When walking around fire apparatus or emergency vehicle, be alert to your proximity to moving traffic. 40

a. Stop at the corner of the unit, check for traffic, and then proceed along the unit remaining as close to the emergency vehicle as possible. b. Maintain a ‘reduced profile’ when moving through any area where a minimum ‘buffer zone’ condition exists. 10. Police Department personnel may place traffic cones or flares at the scene to direct traffic. This action builds upon initial FD cone deployment and can be expanded, if needed, as later arriving Police Officers arrive. Always place and retrieve cones while facing on-coming traffic. 11. Placing flares, where safe to do so, adjacent to and in combination with traffic cones for nighttime operations greatly enhances scene safety. Where safe and appropriate to do so, place warning flares to slow and direct approaching traffic.

VI. High-Volume, Limited Access Highway Operations High-volume limited access highways include the expressways, Toll way, and multi-lane roadways within the FD response area. The Police Department and Department of Transportation (DOT) have a desire to keep the traffic moving on these high-volume thoroughfares. When in the judgment of FD Command it becomes essential for the safety of operating personnel and the patients involved, any or all lanes, shoulders, and entry/exit ramps of these limited access highways can be completely shut down. This, however, should rarely occur and should be for as short a period of time as practical. Unique Safe Parking procedures at expressway, Toll way, and limited-access, high-volume multi-lane roadway incidents; 1. First-arriving engine company apparatus shall establish an initial block of the lane(s) occupied by the damaged vehicle plus one additional traffic lane. 2. A second engine shall be automatically dispatched to all vehicle-related incidents on all limited-access, high-volume expressways, Toll way, and highways with the District. 3. The primary assignment of this Engine company apparatus and crew shall be to; a. Establish an upstream block occupying a minimum of two lanes plus the paved shoulder of the highway or blockage of three driving lanes of traffic upstream of the initial block provided by the first-due apparatus. b. The position of this apparatus shall take into consideration all factors that limit sight distance of the approaching traffic including ambient lighting conditions, weather-related conditions, road conditions, design curves, bridges, hills and over- or underpasses. c. Traffic cones and/or cones illuminated by flares should be placed upstream of the ladder truck apparatus by the ladder truck crew at the direction of the company officer. d. Traffic cones on limited-access, high-volume roadways shall be placed farther apart, with the last cone approximately 150 feet “upstream”, to allow adequate

warning to drivers. Personnel shall place cones and flares and retrieve cones while facing the traffic. e. Assign a Fire Police person to monitor the response of approaching motorists as they are directed to transition to a slower speed and taper into merged lanes of traffic. f. Notify Command on the incident operating channel of any approaching traffic that is not responding to the speed changes, transition, tapering and merging directions. g. Fire Police shall activate a pre-determined audible warning to operating personnel of a non-compliant motorist approaching. h. Driver operator of ladder truck apparatus shall sound a series of long blasts on the apparatus air horn to audibly warn all operating personnel of the concern for the actions of an approaching motorist. 4. Police Department vehicles will be used to provide additional blocking of additional traffic lanes as needed. Med Units shall always be positioned within the safe work zone. 5. Staging of additional companies off the highway may be required. Ambulances may be brought onto the highway scene one or two at a time. An adequate size multi-patient loading area must be established. 6. Command should establish a liaison with the Police Department as soon as possible to jointly coordinate a safe work zone and to determine how to most efficiently resolve the incident and establish normal traffic flows. 7. The termination of the incident must be managed with the same aggressiveness as initial actions. Crews, apparatus, and equipment must be removed from the highway promptly, to reduce exposure to moving traffic and minimize traffic congestion.

Officer’s Safe Parking “Cue Card”

“Block” with first-arriving apparatus to protect the scene, patients, and emergency personnel.  Block at least one additional lane  Block so pump panel is “down stream”  Block most critical or highest traffic volume direction first  Consider requesting additional PD assistance Crews wear proper PPE w/Helmet

 Required ANSI Class safety vest at all times

 Helmet at all times

 Full PPE plus Required ANSI Class safety vest between dusk and dawn or inclement weather Establish more than adequate advance warning 42

 Traffic cones at 15’ intervals

 Deploy minimum 5 cones upstream

 Cones only “Suggest” they don’t Block!

 Expand initial safe work zone Direct placement of ambulances

 Assure ambulances park within shadow of larger apparatus as directed

 Lane 1 is furthest right lane, next is Lane 2, then Lane 3, etc. from approaching motorist’s point of view

 Direct ambulance to “block to the right” or “block to the left” to protect loading doors  Place ambulance patient loading area facing away from closest lane of moving traffic

 All patient loading into Med Units is done from within a protected work zone You are the Scene Safety Officer  Consider assigning FF as upstream “Spotter” as necessary for approaching traffic

Night or Reduced Light Conditions  Turn OFF vehicle headlights  Turn OFF Strobes  Provide overall scene lighting  All personnel in PPE w/helmets  Illuminate cones with flares  Consider additional company for additional upstream “Block”

Limited access, high-volume highway incidents  Establish initial block: minimum two lanes  2nd engine establishes upstream block o two lanes plus paved shoulder or o three driving lanes  Place cones and/or cones illuminated by flares upstream of ladder truck apparatus o last cone approximately 150 feet “upstream” of apparatus  Establish Fire Police position o monitor approaching traffic o sound emergency signal as necessary

 Driver/ operator of apparatus o sound a series of long blasts on apparatus air horn as necessary  Use police department vehicles for additional blocking  Stage additional companies off highway  Establish liaison with Police Department  Terminate incident aggressively Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Motor Vehicle Accident

PURPOSE: The Kendall Fire Department recognizes the importance of firefighter safety in regards to emergency response to all motor vehicle accidents.

The training of the Fire Department personnel coincides with NFPA 1001 and 1002 to ensure that personnel can recognize immediate dangers and take the appropriate steps in a successful operation.

COMMAND: The first officer on location will establish command as per the Incident Command System dictates.

The OIC will size up the incident and notify dispatch of the situation.

In case a senior officer is not on location the highest ranking officer will assume command. When a senior officer arrives, command will be transferred as warranted.

The OIC will assign operational tasks as warranted.

RESPONDING APPARATUS: The highest ranking officer will ride the officer seat. If an officer is not available the highest ranking firefighter will assume the officer role.

Units will be alerted of an incident on the appropriate frequencies by Orleans County Fire Control.

Arrival on scene the company officer will assume responsibility for his crew. The company officer will receive his operational assignment from the OIC.

Units will be positioned on the highway as to provide the most amount of protection of the incident site.

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The officer of the engine will assign EMS personnel to triage the scene, assist with patient care and extrication as is warranted.

Fire Suppression is the primary concern of the company officer. 1 ¾” hand lines will be manned and ready to operate.

If extrication utilizing hydraulic rescue tools is required a hose line will be deployed and charged.

Only Firefighter’s trained in the hydraulic rescue tools will utilize this equipment.

Vehicles will be stabilized before entering or extrication is started.

Battery will be secured.

Air bags will be secured

All fuel spills and or hydraulic fluids that have leaked onto the street will be cleaned up.

In amounts that exceed the reportable limit, the DEC will be notified.

Units will be positioned on the highway as to provide the most amount of protection of the incident site.

If the accident requires, the entire section of highway will be closed off.

EMS: The Kendall Fire Department operates the following EMS levels, EMT. It is the Officers role to place the highest level of care to become the EMS officer to either establish triage or address patient care issues.

Extrication personnel will be fully geared.

EMS personnel will be geared appropriately for conditions.

EMS personnel will follow all infectious control procedures.

Patients in vehicles prior to extrication will be protected by extrication blanket.

EMS personnel in vehicle will make extrication suggestions based upon patient condition and entanglement and relay this information to the extrication officer.

EMS personnel will fill out all the appropriate paper work with regard to patient treatment.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices PPE

The Kendall Fire Department recognizes that all departmental personnel are exposed to hazards in the job duties as a firefighter. The Kendall Fire Department being responsible for the safety of the firefighters in the department and pursuant to OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) (Hazard risk analysis), and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart 1, clearly states that all personnel will be provided with personnel protective equipment at no cost to Department personnel.

The Kendall Fire Department has adopted the following personnel protective equipment for the following job duties and potential hazards that may be encountered in the performance of those duties.

PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ASSESMENT

TASKS HAZARDS PPE REQUIRED

Structural response Apparatus Driver Vehicle traffic, Slippery surfaces, Bunker Pants, Boots, Turn out Coat, Helmet, Heat/Cold, Pressurized Hose Lines, Face Shield, Gloves, Hood Optional depending on Limited visibility Situation. Any deviation from above will be prescribed by command. E.g. Clean up, packing trucks, certain turn out gear may be removed due to heat stress situations. Minimum of Bunker Pants, Boots, Helmet/Shield, Gloves. (Gear need not be worn while driving)

Interior, Suppression IDLH atmosphere, Heat/Cold, limited Firefighter’s visibility, penetrating objects, falling Bunker pants, Boots, Turn out Coat, Helmet/Face debris, slick surfaces, contents, objects Shield, Goggles, Gloves, Hood, SCBA under pressure, falls, mechanical/electrical, blood borne/air borne pathogens

IDLH Exterior FF Ventilation/Exterior IDLH atmosphere, Heat/Cold, limited Support visibility, penetrating objects, falling Bunker pants, Boots, Turn out Coat, Helmet/Face debris, slick surfaces, contents, objects Shield, Goggles, Gloves, Hood, SCBA under pressure, falls, mechanical/electrical, blood borne/air borne pathogens

Fuel Spills Petroleum Based

IDLH atmosphere, Heat/Cold, limited Bunker Pants, Boots, Turn out Coat, Helmet, Hot Zone visibility, penetrating objects, falling Face Shield, Goggles, Gloves, Hood. SCBA. Note: Firefighters debris, slick surfaces, contents, objects Responses requiring PPE above basic structural under pressure, falls, firefighting equipment will require a response from mechanical/electrical, Chemical an outside agency Exposure

Heat/Cold, limited visibility, Bunker Pants, Boots, Turn out Coat, Helmet, Cold Zone penetrating objects, falling debris, slick Face Shield, Goggles, Gloves, Hood. Any deviation Firefighter’s surfaces, contents, objects under from above will be prescribed by command. E.g. pressure, falls, mechanical/electrical, Clean up, packing trucks, certain turn out gear may Chemical Exposure be removed due to heat stress situations. Minimum of Bunker Pants, Boots, Helmet/Shield, Gloves.

Hazardous Material Response IDLH atmosphere, Heat/Cold, limited Personal Protective Equipment suitable to exposures visibility, penetrating objects, falling present. Typically Level A, B, C, D protection with Hot Zone debris, slick surfaces, contents, objects SCBA. Responses requiring PPE above basic Firefighters under pressure, falls, structural firefighting equipment will require a Responders mechanical/electrical, Chemical Hazmat Team. Exposure

IDLH atmosphere, Heat/Cold, limited Personal Protective Equipment suitable to exposures visibility, penetrating objects, falling present. Typically Level A, B, C, D protection with Warm Zone debris, slick surfaces, contents, objects SCBA. Responses requiring PPE above basic Firefighter under pressure, falls, structural firefighting equipment will require a Responders mechanical/electrical, Chemical Hazmat Team. Exposure

Environmental Heat/Cold, limited Personal Protective Equipment suitable to exposures visibility, penetrating objects, falling present. Responses requiring PPE above basic Cold Zone debris, slick surfaces, contents, objects structural firefighting equipment will require a Firefighter under pressure, falls, Hazmat Team. Responder mechanical/electrical, Chemical Exposure In addition to required PPE a type II On or near any public highway ANSI/isea207-206 vest shall be worn

On or near Highway operations

SERVICE CALLS

i.e. wires arcing, Environmental Heat/Cold, limited Bunker Pants, Boots, Turn out Coat, Helmet, water evacuation, visibility, penetrating objects, falling Face Shield, Gloves, Hood Optional depending on utility shut off etc. debris, slick surfaces, contents, objects Situation. Any deviation from above will be prescribed by under pressure, falls, command. E.g. Clean up, packing trucks, certain turn out mechanical/electrical gear may be removed due to heat stress situations. Minimum of Bunker Pants, Boots, Helmet/Shield, Gloves.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALLS Bunker Pants, Boots, Turn out Coat, Helmet/Shield, General Emergency Penetrating objects, slick surfaces, Gloves to be carried on apparatus. Non latex gloves, Medical Calls falls, blood borne pathogens Depending on incident, goggles, tyvek suits , heap mask,

Minimum of reflective Fire Police Vest/Coat, Helmet, Traffic Control Light, Radio. Firefighter’s will wear minimum of Bunker Vehicle traffic, Slippery surfaces, Pants, Boots, Helmet/Shield, Turn Out Coat, Light, Radio Pressurized hose lines, Heat/Cold, Limited visibility

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices

Rehabilitation

The physical and mental demands associated with fire fighting and other emergency operations, coupled with the environmental dangers of extreme heat and humidity or extreme cold, create conditions that can have an adverse impact upon the safety and health of the Kendall Fire Department firefighters. Firefighters who are not provided adequate rest and rehydration during emergency operations or training exercises are at risk for illness and injury, and may jeopardize the safety of others on the incident scene. When fire fighters become fatigued, their ability to make critical decisions diminishes. Rehabilitation is an essential element on the incident scene to prevent more serious conditions such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke from occurring.

Therefore, a properly implemented fire ground rehabilitation program will result in fewer accidents and injuries to firefighters. Firefighters who are given prompt and adequate time to rest and rehydrate may safely reenter the operational scene, which may reduce the requirement for additional staffing at an incident.

The Kendall Fire Department rehabilitation program will improve morale of the department and increase the level of productivity. It will also fit into the framework of the incident command structure of the fire department.

The Kendall Fire Department Rehabilitation SOP’s will out line responsibilities of the Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and other personnel; identifies the components of the Rehabilitation Area establishment, and provides the Rehabilitation guidelines.

EMERGENCY INCIDENT REHABILITATION

PURPOSE: To insure that the physical and mental condition of members operating at the scene of an emergency or training exercise does not deteriorate to a point that affects the safety of each member or that jeopardizes the safety and integrity of the operation.

SCOPE: This procedure shall apply to all emergency operations and training exercises where strenuous physical activity or exposure to heat, cold or other climate exists.

RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Incident Commander: The Kendall Fire Department Incident Commander shall consider the circumstances of each incident and make adequate provisions early in the incident for the rest and rehabilitation for all members operating at the emergency scene. These provisions shall include;

1. Medical Treatment 2. Treatment and monitoring 3. Food and replenishment 50

4. Mental rest 5. Relief from climatic conditions 6. Chemical exposure 7. Other environmental parameters of the incident.

The rehabilitation shall include the provision of Emergency Medical Services at the level of Basic Emergency Medical Technician or higher.

B. OFFICERS: All Kendall Fire Department Officers shall maintain an awareness of the condition of each member operating within their span of control and ensure that adequate steps are taken to provide for each firefighter’s safety and health. The command structure shall be utilized to request relief and the reassignment of fatigued crews.

C. FIREFIGHTERS: During any emergency incident or training evolution, all firefighters will advise their immediate officer when they believe that their level of fatigue or exposure to heat or cold is approaching a level that could affect themselves, their crew, or the operation in which they are involved. Firefighters shall also remain aware of the health and safety of other members of their crew.

ESTABLISHMENT OF REHABILITATION SECTOR:

RESPONSIBILITY: The Kendall Incident Commander will establish a Rehabilitation Sector when the conditions are indicated. On all structure fires the Departments rehabilitation procedure will be instituted. An Ambulance and ALS Unit will be utilized.

REHAB: All interior firefighters will report to rehab after each 45-minute air tank and shall not return until cleared by a rehab medic. At the discretion of the PSO, any officer or EMS personnel, any member may be requested to report to rehab to be evaluated by the medical personnel on scene at any time before this.

After completion of any SCBA operation all SCBA members are to report to rehab for medical evaluation. No exceptions.

Kendall Fire Department Best Practices Respiratory Protection

PURPOSE: The Kendall Fire Department in pursuant to OSHA regulations 1910.156, 1910.134 and NFPA 1500 recognize the importance of firefighter safety.

The following portions of this policy are designed to ensure the safe and effective usage of the Kendall Fire Department’s respiratory protection equipment.

ADMINISTRATION: The Kendall Fire Department Officer’s are responsible for the overall implementation of the respiratory protection program. In accordance with Departmental procedures in the Duties of Officers the 1st Assistant Chief is the lead officer for this program under the direction of the Chief of Department.

The Chief of Department will ensure that all officers are conducting their specific job duties assigned by rank. The Chief will also be primarily responsible for the medical screening and fit test conducted by the chosen vendor or the firefighter’s personal physician utilizing fire department supplied forms in compliance with OSHA standards.

An officer shall be designated by the chief whose responsibility is to ensure that all SCBA complies with NIOSH/MSHA standards. Yearly inspections by a third certified agency to be conducted and documented. Inventories completed bi annually. SCBA masks assigned to all firefighters in compliance with the Department’s mask fit test.

An officer shall be designated by the chief whose responsibility is to cover all aspects of training in regards to the SCBA. He further is responsible for the documentation of all firefighter training records.

Officers shall be designated by the chief who will be responsible for the weekly and monthly inspections of the SCBA as per OSHA regulations. All inspections will be documented and kept as a permanent record. They further are responsible to ensure that all firefighter’s responding to incidents are properly geared and SCBA donned to fit the needs of the alarm.

The Firefighter’s of the Kendall Fire Department are responsible to ensure that they have received the OSHA training in regards to the SCBA. They further are responsible to ensure that all SCBA are inspected, cleaned, and sanitized after each use.

SELECTION: The Kendall Fire Department is responsible to identify all hazardous conditions in there response area where respiratory equipment is required. They are further responsible to ensure that all purchases of scba meet the criteria for NIOSH/MSHA and OSHA regulations are met. MEDICAL EXAMINATION: 53

The Kendall Fire Department requires that all firefighters receive mandated OSHA physical examination based on interior/exterior firefighting roles. This physical examination is conducted by the chosen vendor or the firefighter’s personal physician. Results of this examination are kept in a confidential locked filing cabinet. Firefighters will also receive a copy of these results directly from the chosen vendor or their physician.

FIT TEST: In accordance with OSHA regulations all firefighter’s wishing to be SCBA qualified are required to have a SCBA mask Fit test. The results of this Fit test will be documented. Firefighters will be issued the appropriate size face piece as part of their personnel gear.

FACIAL HAIR: In accordance with NFPA and OSHA guidelines all SCBA qualified members shall not wear a beard, goatee, mustache, or other facial hair that compromises the face seal portion of their face piece.

TRAINING: Under the direction of the Assistant Chiefs or Training Officer of the Kendall Fire Department all SCBA qualified personnel will receive annual training. Subject matters that will be covered are the following, hazardous atmospheres, engineering and administrative controls, donning procedures, doffing procedures, air bottle exchange, cleaning, sanitizing, maintenance, and storage procedures.

REHAB: All interior firefighters will report to rehab after each 45-minute air tank and shall not return until cleared by a rehab medic. At the discretion of the PSO, any officer or EMS personnel, any member may be requested to report to rehab to be evaluated by the medical personnel on scene at any time before this.

After completion of any SCBA operations all SCBA members are to report to rehab for medical evaluation. No exceptions.

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Best Practices Safety Vest

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Policy is to describe the required personal protective vest to be worn by Kendall Fire Department members when working at an incident that places the member in or near moving traffic.

BACKGROUND: For incidents where exposure to the hazards of moving traffic are present for fire department personnel working on foot, this department policy can be summarized in the statement. “If your feet are on the street, your vest is on your chest.” Conforming to this policy places the member in compliance with Federal law 23 CFR Part 634.

PROCEDURE: Specifically, when the nature of the incident requires the member to work in or near moving traffic, an ANSI 107-compliant Class II vest, Class III Highway Safety garment, or ANSI 207 Public Safety vest shall be worn.

It is highly recommended that protective footwear and a helmet (structural fire helmet or authorized hard hat) be worn for additional protection.

When a member wears structural turnout gear (bunker pants, turn-out coat, boots and helmet) the ANSI highway safety vest must be donned over the turnout coat. Turnout coats and pants are not acceptable as high-visibility highway safety apparel when donned without the ANSI-compliant vest on the outside of the coat.

NON-VEST INCIDENTS: Several unique incident types may be encountered where the donning of a highway safety vest may actually increase risk of injury for the fire department member or where wearing of a vest may in fact be otherwise impractical. Under these limited situations, the requirement for donning ANSI-compliant vests by members directly involved in hazard area “Hot Zone” activities is modified.

The exemptions for wearing a highway safety vest applies only to members directly involved in activities within an established “Hot Zone” and only when the “Hot Zone” is protected from the hazards of moving traffic by apparatus blocking, lane closures, etc.

The required ANSI-compliant Highway Safety vest shall not be worn when a member is exposed to flame, fire, high heat or hazardous materials, where the use of such apparel may increase the risk of injury to firefighter personnel. This policy may be amended by the Incident Commander as conditions warrant as determined by the Incident Commander to assure the safety of response personnel. Kendall Fire Department

Best Practices Seat Belt Use

Subject: Seat belt use

Purpose: This policy describes the expected actions of personnel in regard to the use of seat belts.

Scope: This policy applies to all personnel of the Fire Department.

Best Practice: The driver of any Fire Department or District vehicle or apparatus shall be directly responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle. When the driver is under the direct supervision of an officer or acting officer, that officer or acting officer shall also assume responsibility for the actions of the driver. Drivers shall not move fire department vehicles or apparatus until all persons are seated and secured with seat belts in approved riding positions. All persons riding in fire department vehicles or apparatus shall be seated and secured by seat belts or safety harnesses at any time the vehicle is in motion. Riding on tail boards, side steps, running boards or in any other exposed positions or standing while riding shall be specifically prohibited.

Authorized exceptions to the seat belt requirement: Department members are exempt from wearing seat belts while actively performing emergency medical care while the vehicle is in motion, where requirements to be seated and restrained with seat belts would jeopardize patient care. The driver shall take extraordinary precaution in recognition of the additional danger that exists while driving with unrestrained member(s). All other persons in the vehicle shall be seated and restrained with seat belts in approved riding positions while the vehicle is in motion.

References: • NFPA 1500, Fire Department Occupational Safety & Health Program, 2007 edition • NFPA 1451, Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Safety Program, 2007 edition

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Sexual Harassment

The Kendall Fire Department desires to create an environment free from sexual harassment. To that end, the Kendall Fire Department has implemented the following policy governing volunteers, officers, directors, commissioners.

Sexual Harassment Defined: Sexual harassment includes deliberate or repeated, unsolicited, verbal innuendoes or comments, gestures or physical contact of a sexual nature which are unwelcome by the intended recipient. In the fire department's volunteer environment, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances (either verbal or physical), requests for favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) submission to such conduct will impact the provision, withholding or results of volunteering, learning or training; (2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for making any decisions in the volunteer environment; or (3) the conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a volunteer's performance or learning, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

Sexual Harassment Not Tolerated : Even though not specifically prohibited by federal or state laws, sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct in the fire department's volunteer environment and will not be tolerated. Any officer, member or other volunteer that engages in conduct or activities constituting sexual harassment will be disciplined. Discipline may include but is not limited to verbal warnings, sensitivity training, suspensions and termination of membership. Any volunteer that believes that he/she has been the victim of sexual harassment should first speak directly to the person causing the harassment. If the individual believes that is not appropriate or desirable to report the incident directly to the alleged harasser, then the individual may report the conduct to the chief, president or other management level personnel available. The fire department may require that any sexual harassment complaint be reduced to writing and signed by the complainant. This statement may be shared with the alleged harasser. It is not meant to embarrass the complainant, but will be used to substantiate the allegations and assist with designing corrective action.

Reports by any individuals shall be promptly investigated and responsive action, if warranted, shall be taken within twenty (20) days after receipt. Any person retaliating against the complaining volunteer, or against any individual who participates in the investigation, cooperates with the investigation, or acts as a witness during the investigation, will be responded to by the fire department through appropriate disciplinary measures, up to and including termination of membership.

The Kendall Fire Department will make every effort to protect the confidentiality of all sexual harassment investigations and the identity of the parties, subject to applicable legal requirements. Following investigation of any sexual harassment complaint the fire department will, as soon as reasonable under the circumstances, determine whether any corrective action undertaken was successful and assure that no retaliation has occurred. Kendall Fire Department Best Practices

Structural Fire Fighting

PURPOSE: The Kendall Fire Department recognizes the importance of firefighter safety in regards to emergency response to structural firefighting operations.

Since not any structure fire is identical to another the Kendall Fire Department has recognized the importance of trained personnel on scenes.

The training of fire departmental personnel coincides with NFPA 1001 and 1002 to ensure that personnel can size up an incident, recognize immediate dangers and take the appropriate steps in successful operations.

COMMAND: The Kendall Fire Department utilizes the Incident Command System on all alarms.

The first officer on location will size up the incident, identify critical tasks, and set up command on side 1 of the structure. If a senior officer arrives on scene he will verbally transfer command covering all information and objectives that have been established.

The officer in charge will assign operational tasks to arriving units.

ENGINE COMPANY OFFICER ROLE: The senior officer will ride the officer seat of the apparatus. They will take charge of the crews riding the engine. If an officer is not available then the senior firefighter will ride the officer seat and assume command of the crew. The officer will collect all accountability tags as dictated in the accountability procedures and secure to driver’s side mirror upon arrival on scene.

The individual riding the officer seat will call responding to fire dispatch following proper radio procedures. The information will contain apparatus number and address of the incident.

The individual riding the officer seat will obtain information from the OIC and assign his crews to the operational tasks assigned.

If no officer is on location of the incident then the first due engine company officer on location or individual riding the officer seat will assume command of the incident.

WATER SUPPLY: Based upon the officer size up the first due engine will establish a constant water feed by one of the following methods, forward, reverse, or split lay if operating from hydrants. Drafting or Tanker operations may be necessary if the hydrant system is not available or in operable or unable to supply the appropriate gpm per the size of the fire and amount needed to flow. This is an operational decision to be made by the OIC. FIRE SUPPRESSION: The officer of the first due in engine will call on location and receive any tasks assignments that may be required.

The officer will assure that his crew is properly geared including SCBA to start initial fire attack operations under the direct command of the operations officer.

The officer will do a size up of the incident and direct his crews for fire suppression accordingly.

Firefighter will ensure that they are properly geared along with SCBA and proper fire attack preconnected lines and hand tools.

Per the Operations officer, the ventilation crew will be advised of which type of ventilation will be required. The following types of ventilation may be requested, positive pressure, negative pressure and natural.

Per the operations officer the company officer will be advised if forcible entry will be conducted.

Per the operations officer, the company officer will be advised if rescue is needed.

FAST TEAM: On all structure fires a mutual aided department will act as a FAST TEAM which will be located on side 1 of the structure near the command post.

REHABILITATION: On all structure fires the Departments rehabilitation procedure will be instituted. An Ambulance and ALS Unit will be utilized.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS: The Department will be alerted to all incidents on the low and 800 mghz bands by Orleans County Fire Control. When responding, the Apparatus will switch to the assigned operations channel.

Radio frequencies can be changed depending on the Incident. When frequencies are changed all units will be notified of the operational change.

OVERHAUAL: Full PPE including SCBAs will be worn until determined safe by Safety Officer and Operations Officer by the use of a multi gas meter.

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The Kendall Fire Department shall establish and maintain a training and education program with a goal of preventing occupational accidents, deaths, injuries, and illnesses. The Fire Department will provide training and education for all department members commensurate with the duties and functions that they are expected to perform. In accordance with the OSHA and State OFPC, all training curriculum will be conducted by qualified instructors.

The Kendall Fire Department will train all new firefighters to the required basic OSHA hours prior to Incident response. They will also be required to complete the New York State Firefighter 1, Scene Support or equivalent programs offered in the out reach program.

OSHA Training:

DESCRIPTION BASIC IN SERVICE

GEN. HAZ. RECOGNITION 1 HR. 30 MIN. FIRE STATION SAFETY 2 HRS. 30 MIN. RESPONSE SAFETY 2 HRS. 45 MIN. FIRE SCENE SAFETY 2 HRS. 75 MIN. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 3 HRS. 1 HR. SCBA 3 HRS. 2 HRS. TOOL/EQUIPMENT SAFETY 2 HRS. 1 HRS. REC. DEVELOPMENTS 1 HR. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS COMPLETE 1 HR.

MINIMUM TRAINING BY JOB DESCRIPTION:

Interior minimum training requirements: State EF or Firefighter Basic or FF1 Yearly OSHA requirements Pass Fit Test ICS 700, 100, 200

Exterior minimum training requirements : State EF or Firefighter Basic or FF1 Yearly OSHA requirements Pass Fit Test (to be SCBA qualified) ICS 700, 100, 200

Medic minimum training requirements: Minimum CFR, EMT preferred CPR certified Yearly OSHA requirements ICS 700, 100, 200

Fire Police minimum training requirements: State Fire Police Class Yearly OSHA requirements ICS 700, 100, 200

Support minimum training requirements: State Scene Support Yearly OSHA requirements ICS 700, 100, 200

Driver minimum training requirements: Be 21 years of age Valid NYS Drivers License Yearly OSHA requirements CEVO or equivalent Class ICS 700, 100, 200 State or In House Pump Operators class (Ambulance Excluded) Yearly demonstrate the ability to operate the truck and run the pump. Ability to drive the ambulance

All drivers to receive Chiefs approval annually. The Chiefs must approve the member for each piece of apparatus to be driven by the member. If needed the Board of Fire District Commissioners will make the final decision for approval of fire district equipment. A minimum of 2 hours drive time is required, however this can be over-ridden by Chief/Deputy Chief with the approval of the Commissioners. *Subject to L.E.N.S. Approval.

All members must complete either Scene Support or Firefigher 1 within two (2) years of full active membership.

All members are required to maintain up to date firefighter physicals.