WISCONSIN FIRE SERVICE GUIDEBOOK WISCONSIN FIRE SERVICE GUIDEBOOK 8th Edition July 2019 SBD-9405-P (R. 7/19) Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services Fire Prevention Program Revised July 2019 WISCONSIN FIRE SERVICE GUIDEBOOK THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES’ MISSION: “To promote economic growth and stability while protecting the citizens of Wisconsin as designated by statute.” Published by the WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVISION OF INDUSTRY SERVICES FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM P.O. BOX 7302 MADISON, WI 53707- 7302 8th Edition, July 2019 This document is subject to change and may be superseded. If there is a question, please contact the Department. The Department of Safety and Professional Services does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services or employment. If you need this printed material interpreted or in a different form, or if you need assistance in using this service, please contact us. 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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Website: http://dsps.wi.gov Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services Fire Prevention Program Revised July 2019 WISCONSIN FIRE SERVICE GUIDEBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT .........................................................................................2 Responsibilities of the Fire Chief as a Municipal Official and Elements Affected:.................................................................. 2 Standard Operating Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Meetings (Ss 19.33-19.39 & 19.82) .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Municipal Reports .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Personnel Management ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 KNOWLEDGE OF CODES & STANDARDS .................................................................................................................4 Fire Service National Standard ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Wisconsin State Statutes ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 • 165.55 Arson Investigation ............................................................................................................................................. 4 OSHA Standards ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 • 29 CFR 1904 Recording & Reporting ............................................................................................................................ 4 Occupational Injuries & Illness ................................................................................................................................................ 4 • 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety & .............................................................................................................................. 4 Health Standards ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 • 29 CFR 1926 Safety & Health Regulations .................................................................................................................... 4 for Construction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Wisconsin Administrative Code ............................................................................................................................................... 4 • SPS 360-366 Wisconsin Building Code.......................................................................................................................... 4 • IBC International Building Code .................................................................................................................................... 4 • IEBC International Existing Building Code .................................................................................................................... 4 IS YOUR FIRE CHIEF LEGALLY A FIRE CHIEF? ......................................................................................................5 Mechanisms to Recognize a Fire Department or Fire Chief ..................................................................................................... 6 Key Points to Include in an Ordinance Officially Recognizing the Fire Department or Fire Chief .......................................... 6 Key Points to Include in Fire Protection Contracts Recognizing the Fire Department ............................................................. 7 ESTABLISHING A FIRE DEPARTMENT .....................................................................................................................7 Cities......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Villages and Smaller Cities ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Towns ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Fire Protection District ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS .............................................................................................................9 Career Fire Department ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Combination or Part-Paid Fire Department .............................................................................................................................. 9 Volunteer Fire Department ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 TYPES OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS ...............................................................................................................................9 Chapter 180 Stock Corporation ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Chapter 181 Non stock-nonprofit Corporation ....................................................................................................................... 10 Chapter 213 Fire Department ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Municipal Agency .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Public Safety Department ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 REGULATIONS AND THE FIRE SERVICE.................................................................................................................10 Department of Safety and Professional Services Deputy ........................................................................................................ 10 Open Meetings Law................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Record Keeping Requirements for Public Sector Agencies .................................................................................................... 11 Fire Incident Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) ................................................................................................................. 12 Legal Custodian of Records .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Transfer of Records at Termination of Office .......................................................................................................................