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Analysis of Fire Department Operations
KRAMER & ASSOCIATES Fire Service Consultants #9 Heritage Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 (888) 881-8774 (513) 678-2279 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY FIRE DEPARTMENT Long Valley Fire Company Fairmount Fire Company Schooley’s Mountain Fire Company Analysis of Fire Department Operations Released on Feb. 7, 2013 Project Team Leader: William M. Kramer, Ph.D. Project Team Associates: Lawrence T. Bennett, Esq. Randall W. Hanifen, M.S. Cari A. Kramer, BBA, EMT WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Analysis of Fire Department Operations Table of Contents I. FOREWORD....................................................................... P 4 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................ P 6 III. BIG SAVINGS OR BETTER SERVICE ....................... P 10 IV. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ...................................... P 11 V. FACILITIES ...................................................................... P 15 VI. REPLACING A FIRE STATION .................................... P 17 VII. FIRE / EMS MISSION OVERLAP ................................ P 21 VIII. COOPERATION AMONG THE 3 COMPANIES ........ P 25 XI. LOCAL STAFFING ANALYSIS ...................................... P 27 XII. VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.... P 30 XIII. OBJECTIVE STAFFING STANDARD ............................ P 32 XIV. PERSONNEL COSTS ........................................................ P 34 XV. NATIONAL STANDARDS ................................................ P 40 XVI. ENSURING ADEQUATE RESOURCES ........................ -
Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection Systems
Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection Systems OSHA 3256-09R 2015 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 “To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health.” This publication provides a general overview of a particular standards- related topic. This publication does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities which are set forth in OSHA standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Moreover, because interpretations and enforcement policy may change over time, for additional guidance on OSHA compliance requirements the reader should consult current administrative interpretations and decisions by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the courts. Material contained in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced, fully or partially, without permission. Source credit is requested but not required. This information will be made available to sensory-impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (202) 693-1999; teletypewriter (TTY) number: 1-877-889-5627. This guidance document is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards. The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to comply with safety and health standards and regulations promulgated by OSHA or by a state with an OSHA-approved state plan. -
EH SOG 319 Thermal Imaging Camera
Egg Harbor Fire Department and First Responders Standard Operating Guidelines SUBJECT: THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA USE SOG 319 PURPOSE: A. To establish a guideline to facilitate the most effective method for deploying the Drager Thermal Imaging Camera in a way that provides the most protection for our personnel. B. To provide a reference document to be used for training of personnel in the uses, deployment, limitations, operation, care, and maintenance of the Thermal Imaging Camera. SCOPE: This policy shall apply to all members of the Egg Harbor Fire Department. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY It shall be the policy of this department to utilize thermal image cameras in every structure fire and any other situations as identified where it will enhance the safety of fire department personnel and the rescue of all potential victims. PROCEDURE A. The cameras are carried on Engine 6 and Ladder 21. Personnel shall become familiar with the location of the cameras. Ultimately, an officer shall determine who will operate the camera. Ideally it will be assigned to the first crew operating on the incident. B. If conditions warrant the use of the camera, the interior officer, or designee, shall operate the camera in conjunction with the attack crew. The operator should make periodic sweeps of the room and/or structure that they are operating in, while in the suppression mode. Command should be notified that the camera is in use. Search and rescue and suppression activities should occur in compliance with their respective SOG’s and standard firefighting practices should continue to be observed. C. Camera operators must be aware that they have a tendency to move faster than the rest of the team who are operating in zero visibility. -
Training Outline Page 1
INSTRUCTOR GUIDE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA LEARNING OBJECTIVES PREPARE LESSON: Obtain TIC Camera After completing this lesson the fire- fighter will be able to maintain and op- Review the Can Program erate DPFD Thermal Imaging Cameras Review the Bullard Power Point program ENABLING OBJECTIVES • Demonstrate the maintenance procedures for DPFD TICs • Demonstrate the how the TIC operates • Demonstrate the emergency use of INTRODUCE the TIC during firefighting ops, overhaul, rescue, search, smoke Review the objectives with the firefighter investigations and fire investigations • Demonstrate the use of the TIC at Haz-Mat ops, wilderness searches, water rescue, and technical rescue VIEW • Demonstrate the use of the blue The Canned Program and the Bullard Power Point screen for heat and the heat/ temperature indicator. DISCUSS NFPA OBJECTIVES 1001 Situations that have occurred the you have used the camera with great success and when the camera did not assist you with your needs. 2008 Des Plaines Fire Department TIC OUTLINE INSTUCTOR NOTES Thermal Imaging Maintenance • Keep the unit free from dirt • Keep fully charged batteries in it • Check the unit daily Demonstrate the TICs Operation View the canned program if needed • Turn the camera on • Check the battery strength • View the screen for clarity • Test the “Blue Screen” operation • Test the “Heat indicator” • Change the battery TIC Emergency Use • Demonstrate the “Z” pattern of use for searching room during a fire. • Demonstrate the emergency use of the TIC during: Make use of the Bullard Power • firefighting ops, Point Program • overhaul, • rescue, • search, • RASP, • smoke investigations • and fire investigations • Demonstrate the use of the TIC at • Haz-Mat ops, • wilderness searches, • water rescue, • and technical rescue DC EHAS 2008 1 DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: This JPR Training Guideline follows the format identified in NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications 1997 Edition. -
TR-151 the Danvers Butchery Meat Market and Cold Storage
U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series The Danvers Butchery Meat Market and Cold Storage Danvers, Massachusetts USFA-TR-151/January 2004 U.S. Fire Administration Fire Investigations Program he U.S. Fire Administration develops reports on selected major fires throughout the country. The fires usually involve multiple deaths or a large loss of property. But the primary criterion T for deciding to do a report is whether it will result in significant “lessons learned.” In some cases these lessons bring to light new knowledge about fire--the effect of building construction or contents, human behavior in fire, etc. In other cases, the lessons are not new but are serious enough to highlight once again, with yet another fire tragedy report. In some cases, special reports are devel- oped to discuss events, drills, or new technologies which are of interest to the fire service. The reports are sent to fire magazines and are distributed at National and Regional fire meetings. The International Association of Fire Chiefs assists the USFA in disseminating the findings throughout the fire service. On a continuing basis the reports are available on request from the USFA; announce- ments of their availability are published widely in fire journals and newsletters. This body of work provides detailed information on the nature of the fire problem for policymakers who must decide on allocations of resources between fire and other pressing problems, and within the fire service to improve codes and code enforcement, training, public fire education, building technology, and other related areas. The Fire Administration, which has no regulatory authority, sends an experienced fire investigator into a community after a major incident only after having conferred with the local fire authorities to insure that the assistance and presence of the USFA would be supportive and would in no way interfere with any review of the incident they are themselves conducting. -
Sog507thermalcamera.Pdf
JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #1 STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG 507 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA USE I. PURPOSE A. To establish a guideline to facilitate the most effective method for deploying the Bullard Thermal Imaging camera in a way that provides the most protection for our personnel. B. To provide a reference document to be used for training of personnel in the uses, deployment, limitations, operation, care, and maintenance of the Thermal Imaging Camera. II. SCOPE A. These standards apply to all personnel of the District. III. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY A. It shall be the policy of this department to utilize thermal image cameras in every structure fire and any other situations as identified where it will enhance the safety of fire department personnel and the rescue of all potential victims. IV. STANDARDS A. Procedure 1. The camera is carried on the firstout structure engine. Personnel should become familiar with the location of the camera. Ultimately, a company officer shall determine who will operate the thermal imager. Ideally it will be assigned to the first crew operating on the incident. 2. When the engine company arrives on the scene of a fire or any other incident where smoke is or could hamper visibility, the person riding in the officer position, or designee, shall remove the camera from the charger and take it to the entry point of the structure. The attack crew of this apparatus will continue to be responsible for deploying the handline. 3. If conditions warrant the use of the camera, the interior officer, or designee, shall operate the camera in conjunction with the attack crew. -
Global Response R5: Wildfire Protection and Evacuation Overview the Fire Protection Plan (FPP) Discloses That the Project Site
Response to Comments – 2019 Recirculated Draft EIR Global Response R5: Wildfire Protection and Evacuation Overview The Fire Protection Plan (FPP) discloses that the project site is located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Specifically, page 2 states that “code compliance is an important component of the requirements of this FPP, given the project site’s wildland/urban interface (WUI) location that is within an area statutorily designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE (FRAP 2015).” Due to its location in a VHFHSZ, the Proposed Project is required to provide for a specified level of planning, ignition resistant construction, access, water availability, fuel modification, and construction materials and methods that have been developed specifically to allow safe development within these areas. Due to the Project Area’s location within a VHFHSZ, a Fire Protection Plan (Draft EIR, Appendix C-21), The Otay Ranch Resort Village Fire Protection Plan (Recirculated EIR, Appendix D-21), and The Fire Protection Plan Supplemental Analysis Otay Ranch Resort Village 13 – Alternative H have been prepared for the Proposed Project. The San Diego County Fire Authority (SDCFA) has reviewed the Proposed Project’s Fire Protection Plan and accepted it on October 2, 2018. The Conceptual Wildland Fire Evacuation Plan was reviewed and input was provided in September 2018 by SDCFA. SDCFA does not “accept” evacuation plans. Collectively, the Fire Protection Plan and Wildland Fire Evacuation Plan address several important aspects, including fire history, fire behavior modeling based on site vegetation and climate, project design, compliance with applicable fire codes, and emergency evacuation. -
Fire Operations Discussion
FireFire OperationsOperations DiscussionDiscussion CMFACMFA 44--YearYear CostCost Reduction/RecoveryReduction/Recovery PlanPlan Prepared by: Fire Chief, Mike Morgan Excellence - Effort - Expertise CurrentCurrent OperationsOperations StaffingStaffing 9696 PersonnelPersonnel (32(32 perper eacheach 2424 hr.hr.--shift)shift) 24 Fire Captains (8 per shift) 24 Fire Engineers (8 per shift) 30 Firefighter Paramedics (10 per shift) 18 Firefighters (6 per shift) StrategicallyStrategically assignedassigned throughoutthroughout CityCity 4-person staffing per apparatus NFPA guideline Paramedic engine requirement Excellence - Effort - Expertise CurrentCurrent OperationsOperations Fire Stations 6-Stations strategically located throughout the City to ensure appropriate response times within six, mutually-dependent jurisdictions BLS NFPA – 4 minutes + turn-out time CM – 5 minutes including turn-out time ALS NFPA – 8 minutes + turn-out time CM – 5 minutes including turn-out time Effective Force NFPA – 17 personnel @ 1st alarm in 8 minutes + tturnurn-out time (prior to RIC requirement) CM – 21 personnel in 8 minutes including turn-out time (meets RIC requirement) Technical Rescue OES Type I – 6 trained and certified personnel CM – 6 trained and certified personnel (satisfied through combined quint or engine response) Excellence - Effort - Expertise 6 2 1 5 4 3 Excellence - Effort - Expertise Station Jurisdictions Current Fire Station Deployment 6 2 1 5 4 3 Excellence - Effort - Expertise CurrentCurrent OperationsOperations 8 Emergency Apparatus 5 Engines, 2 Quints, 1 USAR Note: This discussion does not include battalion chief or deputy chief command vehicles, or support utility vehicle 5 Advanced Life Support Engines ALS or Paramedic Engine: Dual-function & cost efficient: ALS-EMS and Suppression Provides highest level of pre-hospital care available: ALS equipment, drugs, therapeutic devices, etc. -
GEN-SP-4106-01: Extinguishing Coal and Coal Dust Fires
Extinguishing Coal and Coal Dust Fires GEN-SP-4106-01 Revision: 0 Date: 01/01/2020 Submitted: /s/ Chase Smith Safety Coordinator Reviewed: /s/ Chris Dodds Manager, Generation Safety Reviewed: /s/ Kelly Bradley Director, Safety Approved: /s/ Derek Bell /s/ Kevin Noblet /s/ John Bridson S Dir, Safety & Training VP, Safety & Ops Planning VP, Generation Revision List Rev Number Date Comments 0 01/01/2020 Issue for use. Revision 0 01/01/2020 1 GEN-SP-4106-01: Extinguishing Coal and Coal Dust Fires 1. Purpose 1.1. This document explains the proper way to extinguish an incipient stage coal dust fire except for those occurring on a coal storage pile. This includes fires in dust collectors, silos, hoppers, bunkers and on conveyor belts. For coal storage pile fires refer to GEN-SR-6109: Fuels Handling. 2. Scope 2.1. This document applies to all Evergy employees and visitors when at any Evergy Generation facility or while performing Generation duties. 2.2. Contactors that do business with Evergy Generation shall comply with the Contractor Safety Requirements (CSR) document. 2.3. If local, state or federal laws and/or regulations pertaining to any given condition are more stringent than the Evergy rule, the more stringent law or regulation shall take precedence. 2.4. This procedure is intended to be used by personnel with the experience and training required to safely respond to the hazards of incipient stage coal dust fires. 3. References 3.1. OSHA Laws and Regulations 3.2. GEN-SR-4106: Fire Protection 3.3. NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 3.4. -
Minimum Equipment on Quint Fire Apparatus NFPA 1901 2009
Minimum Equipment on Quint Fire Apparatus NFPA 1901 2009 NFPA 1901 Chapter 9 Quint Fire Apparatus Fire Pump - minimum rated capacity of 1000 gpm The fire pump shall be capable of supplying the flow requirements of 19.6.1 or 19.12.1 with a maximum intake gauge pressure of 20 psi. Provisions shall be made to ensure that the pump operator is not in contact with the ground. Signs shall be placed to warn the pump operator of electrocution hazards. Aerial Device The apparatus shall be equipped with an aerial ladder or an elevating platform with a permanently installed waterway that meets the requirements of Chapter 19. Water Tank The apparatus shall be equipped with a water tank(s) that meets the requirements of Chapter 18 and that has a minimum certified capacity (combined, if applicable) of 300 gallon. Equipment Storage A minimum of 40 cubic feet of enclosed weather-resistant compartmentation that meets the requirements of Section 15.1 shall be provided for the storage of equipment. Hose Storage Hose bed area(s), compartments, or reels that comply with Section 15.10 shall be provided to accommodate the following: 1. A minimum hose storage area of 30 cubic feet for 2.5 in. or larger fire hose 2. Two areas, each a minimum of 3.5 cubic feet, to accommodate 1.5 in. or larger preconnected fire hose lines Equipment Supplied by the Contractor The contractor shall supply the equipment listed in 9.7.1 and 9.7.2 and shall provide and install such brackets or compartments as are necessary to mount the equipment. -
Fresno Fire Department (FFD Or Department) Members a Standard Operating Procedure for Quint Fire Apparatus (Quints)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT 207.003 QUINT PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2007 Current Revision Date: 2/20/19 Next Revision Date: 2/20/24 Robert J. Garcia, Author’s Name/Rank: Firefighter Specialist Review Level: 1 Christina L. Johnson, Administrative Support: Senior Administrative Clerk PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) members a standard operating procedure for quint fire apparatus (quints). APPLICATION This standard operating procedure is developed to assist members in the use of quint multi-function specialty fire apparatus OPERATIONAL POLICY Due to the individual complexity of every incident the Department responds to, and to the many features of a quint fire apparatus, not all emergency and routine situations can be addressed in this standard operating procedure. Therefore, it is incumbent upon all company officers and incident commanders to be prudent in their judgment with the use of these multi-purpose vehicles. Quints shall not compete with engine companies for the purpose of initiating fire attack operations OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE The quints’ primary responsibilities are to perform truck company operations. They are not intended to replace engine companies. They are to be used as truck companies with enhanced capabilities. Quints should not be dispatched to vegetation fires as fire suppression units due to their limited mobility. Quints may be requested by an engine company for additional staffing, if necessary. Section 207.003 Page 1 of 3 PROCESS This section intentionally left blank. INFORMATION Quint means five. In the fire service this means a triple combination pumper equipped with the NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus (NFPA 1901), Chapter 9, Quint Fire Apparatus recommended complement of ground ladders and an aerial ladder. -
Request for Proposals for 2019 Quint Fire Apparatus RFP # 201906 Dated
PFLUGERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 203 E. PECAN STREET PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS 78660 (512) 251-2801 Request for Proposals for 2019 Quint Fire Apparatus RFP # 201906 Dated: 7/15/2019 DUE DATE FOR RESPONSES: 7/26/19 4:00 PM Central Standard Time 2019 QUINT FIRE APPARTUS – RFP # 201906 Table of Contents Section/Title Page 1.0 Notice of RFP 3 1.1 RFP Contact Information 3 1.2 RFP Schedule of Events 4 2.0 Background 5 3.0 Purpose and objectives 6 4.0 Scope of Work 7 4.1 Anticipated Approach 7 4.2 Combination of Vendors/Products 7 5.0 Proposal Requirements 8 5.1 Proposal Submission Format 9 5.2 Proposal Requirements 9 5.3 Proposal Time Stamp 10 5.4 Proposer Representations and Responsibilities 11 5.5 Late Proposals 11 5.6 Proposer Questions 11 6.0 Proposal Evaluation Criteria 12 7.0 Terms and Conditions 15 8.0 Specifications 28 2019 QUINT FIRE APPARATUS – RFP # 201906 1.0 Notice of RFP Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 (the “District”) is soliciting sealed proposals for Request for Proposal (“RFP”) No. 201906 for a 2019 Quint Fire Apparatus. All addenda, notices, additional information, etc. will be e-mailed to the same contact as the RFP. These items are also available for pickup at the District Administration building. One printed copy and one digital copy on USB flash drive of the proposal must be sealed and returned to the District Administration building at the following address: Travis County ESD No. 2 Attention: Logistics Director 203 East Pecan Street Pflugerville, Texas 78660 by 4:00 p.m.