Standard company operations assign basic incident functions and activities to the various companies based upon the capability and characteristics of each type of unit.

Standard company operations assign major incident functions to the particular company who can best accomplsh the operation.

Standard company operation integrate the efforts of engine, rescue, and aerial companies to achieve effective rescue, fire control and property conservation.

Standard company operations increase the awareness and confidence of company members in the standard perfromance of other companies operating on the incident

Standard company operations reduce the amount of detail of orders required to get companies into action on the incident.

The following items represent the standard operations that will normally be perfromed by engine, rescue, and aerial companies. These basic functions will provide the framework for field operations for these companies:

• Engine Company Functions:
• Search, rescue, and treatment
• Forcible Entry
• Stretch hose lines
• Pump hose lines (utilize water supply to best advantage)
• Operate nozzles
• Standard aerial company operations that must be mixed with engine operations when an aerial company is not available
• Ventilate
• Raise ladders
• Provide access/check for fire extension
• Utility control
• Provide light and electrical power
• Perform salvage
• Perform overhaul
• Rapid Intervention Team Assignment

• Search, rescue, and treatment
• Forcible entry
• Raise ladders
• Ventilate
• Provide access/check for fire extension
• Utility control
• Provide light and electrical power
• Operate aerial master streams
• Perform salvage
• Perform overhaul
• Stretch hose lines
• Pump hose lines (utilize water supply to best advantage)
• Operate nozzles

• Augment the engine and aerial companies upon orders from the Incident Commander.
• Search, rescue, and treatment
• Forcible entry
• Raise ladders
• Ventilation
• Provide access/check for fire extention
• Utility control
• Salvage
• Overhaul
• Extrication
• Provide light and electrical power
• Pump hose lines
• Operate nozzles

This does not limit a company to only its listed functions. Every company will be expected to perform all basic functions within the limits of their capability and it will be the ongoing responsibility of the Incident Commander to integrate tasks and functions as required with the on-scene unit.

In the absence (or delay) of an aerial or rescue company response, the Incident Commander should assign aerial/rescue functions to an engine company. In such cases, engine companies will perform aerial/rescue operations within their capabilities.

The assignment of these basic operations to engine, rescue, and aerial companies represent a standard incident plan tactical operations designed to improve the effectiveness of all units working together. This plan should in no way limit the initiative of any officer, and should enhance the desision making process of all officers by establishing a standard operational framework.

HOSTILE INCIDENTS                                                                                                                                      SOG 3.2

RESPONSE TO KNOWN HOSTILE INCIDENTS

No Tupelo Fire Department member shall enter a known hostile situation without law enforcement personnel on the scene, and the scene is stablized. The fire unit will remain a safe distance from the scene until law enforcement confirms the scene is stable/safe (one to two blocks).

When responding to a known hostile incident, turn of the siren and emergency lights approximately four or five blocks from the scene; then proceed in a non-emergency mode observing the surroundings.

If a unit is already on at fire scene and a disturbance arises, the unit commader should request a police unit be dispatched immediately. If a any time the situation develops to such a point that fire personnel should be endangered, the unit commander has the authority to disconnect his equipment and leave the danger zone until such time it is safe to return.

When police request a fire unit to extinguish a trash fire in an area that might be dangerous, the police should remain on the scene until the fire is extinguished and the unit vacates the area.

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

a. respond to the scene as quickly as safety allows
b. position apparatus as to allow access by other emergency units
c. await orders

a. obtain trauma kit and take into the scene
b. take charge of patient care, provide treatment, or assist ambulance personnel
c. direct crew members in assisting
d. be prepared to inform responding ambulance unit of patient status

a. obtain oxygen kit
b. proceed into the scene with FF # 1
c. assist FF # 1 with treatment

a. establish Command or report to responding ambulance command
b. direct overall operations (if Command)
c. assist FF # 1
d. provide communcations with the dispatcher or ambulance
e. if required, provide TFD personnel to accompany ambulance personnel to hospital in order to provide quality medical care to the patient.

Emergency Medical Treatment Protocols are in Chapter 9 of the Standard Operating Guidelines

These procedure are to be used as a guide for personnel in responding to the specified incidents. They are to be used to indicate the responsibilities of each position on the engine and how to perform at the scene. Any of these procedures may be superseded by the company officer if it is deemed necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH POSITION

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

Primary responsibilities are to drive the apparatus safely to the scene and provide adequate water by means of the pump and/or hydrant.

Primary responsibilities are to supply hydrant water to the engine when a forward lay is performed or advance the appropriate preconnect attack hose line and to operate the nozzle if a tank attack is made.

Primary responsibilities are to make an accurate size-up, establish or pass off Command when appropriate, and back up the firefighter on the attack line or carry out asssignment(s) from the Incident Commander.

All fire personnel will don full protective clothing prior to the unit leaving quarters except the driver/operator when responding to a possible fire call or hazardous materials incident as per SOG Chapter 5.

All fire personnel will don SCBA when entering containminated or oxygen deficient atmoshperes as per SOG Chapter 5.

NOTHING SHOWING MODE

FIRST ARRIVING UNIT

The Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position the apparatus just past the structure
2. set up to use tank water

Accompany the officer with a pressurized or ABC fire extinguisher.

When operating as a four person company the second firefighter is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the company commander.

AUTOMATIC ALARMS

FIRST ARRIVING UNIT

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

1. position the apparatus in such a way as to be out of the way of the other responding units.
2. take forcible entry tools (i.e. kelly tools, claw tools, etc.) into the building

Take in a high rise pack or two donut rolls with nozzle, hose tools, adapters.

1. Assume Command
2. take in life line and pick axe.

STRUCTURE FIRE                                                                                                                                        SOG 3.7

TANK ATTACK

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

1. position the apparatus
2. set up pump to use tank water (maintain 100 psi nozzle pressure)
3. don turn-out gear as required by the situation and place SCBA in an accessible location
4. change out SCBA bottles as needed
5. provide and keep track of all equipment off engine
6. assist in establishing adequate water supply

1. pull 1 3/4" or 2 1/2" preconnected attack line as ordered by the Company Commander, or
2. obtain a kelly tool and/or axe for focible entry, or
3. be prepared to set ladder for rescue

1. establish comand, make size-up, give initial report, develop attack plan as per REVAS
2. direct other incoming units and implement plan until relieved of command
3. back-up firefighter on the attack line or pull a second preconnect (to be used for exterior attack only)

When operating as a four person company the firefigher is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the company commander.

ENGINE IS FIRST ON THE SCENE AND HYDRANT WAS MADE (FORWARD LAY)

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

1. position apparatus
2. set up pump to use tank water
3. charge preconnect(s) or deck gun using tank water
4. connect 5" supply line to intake
5. signal plug operator to open hydrant
6. don turn out gear as required by the situation, and place SCBA in accessible location
7. change out SCBA bottles as needed
8. provide and keep track of all equipment off engine

1. pull 5" line to hydrant and make connection
2. open hydrant on signal from driver/operator
3. straighten out 5" line (assure there are no kinks)
4. report to driver/operator
5. bring in additional equipment
6. be prepared to back-up attack line

1. establish Command
2. make size-up and develop attack plan
3. direct other incoming units and implement plan until relieved of command
4. pull 1 3/4" or 2 1/2" preconnected attack line
5. operate the nozzle (exterior operation only until back-up is available)
6. be prepared to set ladder for rescue

When operating as a four person company the firefighter is responsible for the duites deemed necessary by the company commander.

The reverse lay is used to supply a first in pumper with hydrant water.

The procedure for this lay is done exactly as the relay operation with the exception of pumping to the first-in pumper. The supply line will be attached directly to the hydrant.

See relay pumping SOG 3.10

ENGINE IS SECOND ON SCENE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO FIRST-IN ENGINE.

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

1. position the apparatus as close to the first-in engine as possbile or catch 5" line already laid by first-in unit
2. proceed to the hydrant laying 5" LDH
3. Set up to operate using hydrant water
4. maintain a minimum of 20 psi residual pressure at the first-in pumper

1. pull 5" LDH making sure that hose will reach intake
2. assist driver/operator in connecting 5" relay, supply hose to adapter/intake or connect to 5" already laid
3. report to company officer

1. direct water supply operation
2. notify second-in driver/operator to charge relay supply line
3. assemble the crew and proceed to the scene
4. manage the company assignment from Command

When operating as a four person company the firefighter is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the commanding officer.

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

1. position apparatus
2. engage pump--if warranted, use tank water
3. connect 5" supply line to intake
3. signal plug operator to open hydrant
4. connect lines to discharges on deck gun
5. charge deck gun on command
6. supply pump with hydrant water when available

1. pull 5" line to hydrant
2. make connection to hydrant
3. open hydrant on signal from driver/operator
4. proceed to engine
5. proceed to deck gun
6. rotate nozzle in the proper direction and height
7. direct stream on the most effective area

1. establish command
2. set-up deck gun operation
3. direct use of deck gun

WHEN THE DECK GUN IS SET ON THE GROUND

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

1. position apparatus
2. engage pump--if warranted, use tank water
3. connect 5" supply line to intake
4. signal plug operator to open hydrant
5. connect lines to discharges on deck gun
6. charge deck gun on command
7. supply pump with hydrant water when available
8. aid company commander in removing deck gun from apparatus and make 2.5" hose hook-up

1. pull 5" line to hydrant
2. make connection to hydrant
3. open hydrant on signal from driver/operator
4. proceed to engine
5. proceed to deck gun
6. rotate nozzle in the proper direction and height
7. direct stream on the most effective area

1. direct set-up and operation of deck gun
2. assisted by driver/operator, removes deck gun from apparatus and places in best position
3. assists in connecting 2.5" supply lines to deck gun
4. signal driver/operator to charge 2.5" supply lines when in position
5. direct use of deck gun

When operating as a four person company the firefighter is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the commanding officer.

ENGINE IS FIRST ON THE SCENE

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

Firefighter:

1. proceed to scene with company officer and/or
2. pull 1 3/4" preconnected attack line

1. establish Command
2. give size-up and develop attack plan
3. obtain salvage covers
4. check for extension
5. direct other incoming units and implement plan until relieved of command

ENGINE IS SECOND ON THE SCENE AND ASSIGNED TO ROOF

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

1. position apparatus
2. disconnect the 5" line from bed, allowing enough to reach intake on first-in engine (if needed)
3. stretch 5" line to intake on first-in engine for additional tank water, if needed
4. proceed to scene and report to assigned company

1. pull 5" supply line to hydrant if required by Incident Commander
2. make hydrant connection
3. open hydrant on signal from driver/operator
4. assist company commander in setting up ladder and/or pulling hose line

1. manage company's assignment from command
2. assume roof sector command
3. assist in fire control
4. set up ladder
5. advance hose line to chimney, if required

When operating as a four person company the firefighter is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the commanding officer.

The objective of any fire apparatus responding to a fire call is to save lives and property. Rekindle of a fire can cause additional loss of like and/or property. All members of the Tupelo Fire Department Emergency Services Division responding as a single unit to a smoldering mattress, or upholstered funiture should take steps to assure the prevention of rekindling.

A. The goal is to eliminate hot spots inside the structure to prevent internal rekindling.

1. Remove the mattress or upholstered furniture to the outside of the structure.

2. Check the are for hot debris from the mattress or uphosltered furniture that may have fallen on the floor or carpet.

3. Check box spring, head board and foot board, or frame work of furniture for hot spots.

4. When removng a mattress from a structure, dampen a salvage cover and place the mattress on the cover.

5. Then wrap the mattress completely in the salvage cover and transport the mattress from the room.

1. Place the mattress or upholstered furniture on the curb of the street or a safe distance from the structure.

2. Open the mattress or upholstered furniture so that all stuffing within the affected area can be completely extinguished.

3. Check surrounding area for other flammable sources such as pine straw, leaves, etc.

4. Wet the surrounding area completely if you think that rekindling is a possibility.

HIGHRISE                                                                                                                                                        SOG 3.16

ENGINE IS FIRST ON THE SCENE

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position apparatus
2. don bunker gear and SCBA
3. obtain pike pole, rope bag, and forcible entry tool
4. check all standpipe outlet caps and valves below fire floor (if standpipe)

1. obtain highrise pack (or two 1 3/4" doughnut rolls and nozzle)
2. proceed with officer to the floor below the fire

1. establish or pass off command, make size-up, give initial report, and develop attack plan as per REVAS
2. direct other incoming units and implement plan until relieved of command
3. back-up firefighter on the attack line or pull a second pre-connect
4. obtain 1 /34" highrise pack (or as apparatus is equipped)
5. proceed to lobby and obtain futher information from occupants/hall personnel
6. direct other incoming units and implement proper highrise procedure
7. proceed to floor below fire and set up operations

ENGINE IS SECOND ON SCENE

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

Firefighter will:

1. pull 5" hose to hydrant
2. make hydrant connect
3. open hydrant on signal from driver operator
4. straighten out 5" line
5. report to driver operator
6. take SCBA bottles to staging area (if using carriers take four)
7. report to sector/company officer

1. pull two 2 1/2" lines
2. connect 2 1/2" lines to standpipe connection
3. check for gated wye or end of hose when hoisting lines (when no standpipe is present)
4. obtain highrise pack or doughnut rolls and nozzles
5. proceed to the interior staging commander usually two floors below fire floor or operations sector commander

When operating as a four person company the firefighter is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the commanding officer.

Sergeant/Driver Operator will

1. position the apparatus
2. set up pump to use tank water
3. charge line on command

1. pull hose line
2. man nozzle and direct stream at most effective area
3. use SCBA in smoke, lower face shield if not

1. obtain data on endangered exposures while enroute
2. establish command
3. give size-up and develop attack plan
4. implement plan
5. monior exposures needing to be cooled
6. obtain pike pole
7. be sure personnel are properly protected, SCBA in use

When operating as a four person company the firefighter is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the commanding officer.

UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EDUCTORS

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position apparatus
2. obtain the foam eductor and 5 gallon can of foam
3. connect eductor to an outlet (pump panel side)
4. check the eductor for a setting of 3%
5. open foam can and insert eductor pick-up tube
6. set up pump to deliver 200 psi engine pressure (minimum) to the 1 3/4" foam line
7. supply additonal foam cans as needed

1. pull 1 3/4" preconnected line
2. extend line to position
3. select proper stream for foam application
4. select proper stream for foam application, operate to best advntage

1. establish command, make size-up, develop and implement attack plan
2. direct engine and line placement
3. assist the Driver Operator with the eductor connection and opening
4. direct application of foam
5. assist in rescue, if necessary

INJURY ACCIDENT WITH CASUALTY IN VEHICLE UPON ARRIVAL

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position apparatus
2. obtain the foam eductor and 5 gallon can of foam
3. connect eductor to a outlet (pump panel side)
4. check the eductor for a setting of 3%
5. open foam can and insert eductor pick-up tube
6. set up pump to deliver 200 psi engine pressure (minimum) to the 1 3/4" foam line
7. supply additonal foam cans as needed

1. pull 1 3/4" preconnected line
2. extend line to position
3. select proper stream for foam application
4. select proper stream for foam application, operate to best advntage

1. establish command and make size-up
2. proceed to vehicle and determine if gasoline leak is occurring or has occurred
3. direct application of foam
4. assist in rescue, if ignition occurs

1. retrieve trauma kit and return it to the vehicle
2. assess the needs of the victim and/or assist ambulance

When operating as a four person company the firefighter is responsible for the duties deemed necessary by the commanding officer.

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. place the apparatus uphill and upwind of the Landing Zone (LZ)
2. direct one spotlight on the LZ (being careful not to direct the light upward as to interfer with the pilot's vision)
3. keep apparatus in standby position heading away from the LZ
4. initiate foam operations in case of crash
5. assist in connect foam eductor (3% setting)
6. obtain 3% foam and position beside jump seat

1. install foam eductor 100' from nozzle
2. remount engine and don SCBA
3. initiate foam operations in case of crash

1. obtain wind speed and direction while responding
2. define landing zone (65 foot diameter minimum)
3. assist in attaching eductor 100' from nozzle
4. remount engine and don SCBA
5. initiate foam operations in case of crash

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS AT THE TUPELO REGIONAL AIRPORT

A. The objective of a Fire Watch detail is to:

1. Reduce occurences of injury to the members of the inital fire fighting companies due to fatigue.
2. Eliminate the possibilities of a rekindle.

1. The severity of the fire.
2. The possibility of rekindle due to the :

a. location of the fire
b. extension of the fire
c. severity of the fire
d. type of construction
e. contents involved in the fire

D. The Incident Commander or his designee must return to the scene to end the Fire Watch Detail. The Incident Commander is responsible for declaring that the fire is out and in his/her opinion, the chance for rekindle has been eliminated.

E. Engine companies to be assigned to Fire Watch are to be assigned on a rotating basis

The procedures are to be used as a guide for personnel in repsonding to the specified incidents. They are to be used to indicate the responsibilities of each position and how to perfrom at the scene. Any of these procedures may be superseded by the company officer if deemed necessary. These procedures are designed for a three person company. A four person company will also use these procedures as a guide and the officer in charge may change some responsibilities.
 

Primary Responsibilities of Each Position

Sergeant/Driver Operator:

Primary responsibility is to drive the apparatus safely to the scene and place the apparatus in the optimum operational location.

Primary responsibility is to perform any forcible entry, rescue, or ventilation as needed or directed by the company officer.

Primary responsiblities are to make a quick and accurate size-up and carry out any orders from the Incident Commander.

All fire personnel will don full protective clothing prior to the unit leaving quarters with the exception of the driver/operator when responding to a possible fire call or hazardous materials spill.

All fire personnel will don SCBA when entering contaminated or oxygen deficient atmospheres.

When setting up PPV, if possible, ventilate from the uninvolved side just as the fire should be attacked from the uninvolved side.

Combination units should refer to engine company operations when called upon for pumper operations. Officers should keep in mind that these units may be called upon for pumper and/or truck company duties and should spot the apparatus accordingly.

(Reminder: Incident operations will be prioritized according to REVAS.)

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position apparatus under Company Commander direction
2. don protective clothing and SCBA
3. obtain meter box and cut off utilities
4. report to officer for other assigments

1. assist officer in ventilation
2. obtain hoseline for search and support functions, or
3. assist in setting ladder (ground or aerial) to the structure

1. assess ventilation needs and implement ventilation system when needed
2. back-up nozzle operator on hoseline, or
3. assist in setting ladder (ground or aerial) to the structure
4. direct company operations to complete assigned tasks

Serageant/Driver Operator will:

1. position the apparatus under officer's direction
2. don protective clothing and SCBA
3. obtain axe, halligan and utility rope

1. obtain hose line if needed, or
2. obtain additional forcible entry tools if needed
3. proceed with company on assigned task

1. develop search plan for area assigned
2. obtain tools for task
3. direct and perform search of area assigned by Incident Commander

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position apparatus under officer's direction
2. don protective clothing and SCBA
3. assist in obtaining and raising proper ground ladder
4. obtain tools for search (axe, halligan, utility rope) or ventilation (axe, power saw, pike pole)
5. proceed with company on assigned task

1. assist in obtaining and raising proper ground ladder
2. obtain hoseline if needed, or
3. obtain roof ladder if needed
4. climb ladder as directed

1. develop plan to chose and place ladder to carry out task
2. assist firefighters in handling equipment
3. direct company operations to complete assigned task

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position apparatus under officer's direction
2. don protective clothing and SCBA
3. proceed to controls and set outriggers
4. proceed to turntable (control panel) and await orders

1. assist in placement of outrigger plates
2. obtain ladder belt
3. climb aerial as directed
4. assist officer with assigned task

1. develop action plan for completing assigned task
2. direct ladder placement and set up
3. direct company operations to complete assigned task

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position the apparatus under officer's direction
2. standby at apparatus
3. set outriggers and raise aerial as directed by officer or Incident Commander
4. once determined that an aerial ladder is not needed, report to Incident Commander for assignment

1. obtain two air bottles, axe, and halligan
2. proceed to staging area with officer

1. assess needs and direct ladder placement
2. obtain two air bottles, rope, and hose roller
3. proceed to staging area with firefighter
4. direct company operations to complete assigned task

Sergeant/Driver Operator will:

1. position apparatus under officer's direction
2. don protective clothing and SCBA
3. proced to controls and set outriggers
4. proceed to turntable (control panel) and raise aerial
5. operate nozzle as directed

1. assist in placement of outrigger plates
2. assist officer with connecting two 3"supply lines from engine to ladder inlets
3. await further orders

1. direct placement and use of apparatus
2. assist in connecting two 3" supply lines to ladder inlets
3. order the 3" supply lines charged
4. direct operations

The purpose of this section is to provide Standard Operating Guidelines with regards to Rapid Intervention Teams and utilization of such teams at all working fires. This section provide guidance for the Standard Company Functions of the third arriving company.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the RIT is to provide quick intervention for firefighters that become entrapped or otherwise need emergency assistance and to comply with the National Fire Protection Association's Occupational Health and Safety Standard, 1500.

The RIT's primary responsibility is to respond to firefighters in trouble. This is not a fire suppression team or errand runners, and should nto be assigned any function that would impede the response of the team in an emergency. Some responsibilities can be assigned to the RIT, such as filling bottles, advancing hoselines, or other functions deemed necessary by the Incident Commander. These assignments should not be: critical assignments that would take the team away from a staging or deployment area, assignments that would break up the team, or assignments that would prevent quick response.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Unless otherwise designated the RIT team Leader reports to the Incident Commander or Operations Chief is one is designated.

STAGING/DEPLOYMENT AREAS

Upon arrival the third engine company will accept the responsibility of RIT. An equipment staging area shall be established within sight of the IC or OC and near the main entry area of the structure.

RIT RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the RIT include:

1. Rapid Intervention and Rescue of firefighters
2. Assemble the necessary rescue equipment
3. Provide a means of egress for all multiple story buildings (laddering)
4. Support functions as assigned

All members of the department shall be trained in RIT guidelines, basic search and rescue procedures, rescue tool usage, and firefighter safety and survival.

RIT EQUIPMENT

Basic Equipment shall include:

• Axe
• Pry Bar
• Wire Cutters
• Drag Rope
• Flashlights
• Lifeline/rope

• Hydraulic Tools
• Air Bags
• K-12 Saw
• Chain Saw

• MAYDAY or other distress call may come suddenly and only once
• Ladder all multiple story buildings for quick egress
• Find multiple exits
• RIT should attempt to find out the number and location of personnel and locations of the fire as soon
• As they arrive on the fireground and monitor the activity of all crews
• PASS device activation means someone is in trouble, INVESTIGATE

The IC or OC will make the call to deploy

A Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) should be immediately call

When deployed the IC should call for additional resources, an additional engine, ambulance and Chief Officers

An additional RIT should be assigned (RIT 2)

All other operations should continue, if possible, but company officers should be more alert and listening for low pressure alarms, pass devices, or anything else that might help in locating the victims.

The IC should assign sector commander to listen and watch for any signs of incident escalation

All radio traffic should stop, except for emergency traffic and accomplishments (fire is out, not; pulling a line)

Get full accountability of personnel as soon as possible to determine for sure how many victims you have

In some cases you may not deploy the RIT immediately for fear of further danger, the risk/benefit factor must be considered before deployment of RIT

STANDARD COMPANY FUNCTIONS-RIT TEAM

Captain

• Team Leader
• Report and communicate with IC
• Conduct Size Up
• Conduct a "Walk Around" to assess potential means of egress
• Check Utilities
• Monitor ALL radio traffic, listen for MAYDAY or other distress calls, PASS devices, low pressure
• alarms
• Alert RIT for possible deployment
• Assist in laddering all multiple story buildings
• Watch for signs of collapse

• Establish water supply from first engine to second engine
• Monitor ALL radio traffic, listen for MAYDAY or other distress calls, PASS devices, low pressure alarms
• Assist in laddering all multiple story buildings
• Operates pump panel, or the second due driver/operator would provide water supply with the third sergeant operating as a member of the RIT

• Pull 1.75 inch preconnect line
• Assembles RIT equipment
• Monitor ALL radio traffic, listen for MAYDAY or other distress calls, PASS devices, low pressure alarms
• Assists in laddering all multiple story buildings

PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for Fire Department personnel when responding to incidents involving bomb or explosives.

RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS

Mitigation of bomb threats are the responsibility of the Police Department.  Fire Department personnel should await the arrival of Police personnel on the scene.  Establish FIRE COMMAND in conjunction with the On-Scene Police Commander.  Command should be considered an Unified Command.

The Fire Commander should contact the Police Commander and provide input into the Fire Department's operation.

Fire Department personnel should operate in a support role, unless an explosion has occurred.  If an explosion has occurred, the Fire Command Officer should assume an aggressive role in determining a course of action to reduce further harm.

Do not use radios within the hazard zone, as radio may activate some type of denotation devices.

A decision to evacuate or to return all personnel to the structure should be based on information regarding the severity of the threat, facility management input, searches, or other pertinent data.  Facility management has the right to return occupants to the building at any time.

Facility personnel familiar with the structure and the allowable contents of the facility, should assist in determining the severity of the threat.  Facility personnel may be the only persons capable of determining what may be out of place.

If an explosion has occurred, all personnel must understand that the potential for secondary explosions or other bombs is a REAL threat.

Each company should stage a safe distance from the hazard zone and maintain an adequate distance between fire department vehicles to allow a safe margin in case one vehicle is compromised.

Upon deciding to conduct a search, consider the following guidelines:

Upon discovery of a Suspicious Object

•      Do not, under any circumstances move, jar or touch a suspicious object.
•      Report the location with an accurate description of the object.  Information should then be relayed to the command center.
•      If necessary, place sand bags around the object without covering it.  Never use metal shields.
•      Identify the danger area and block it off with a clear zone of at least 300 feet, including floors below and above.
•      Utilize the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, Guide 112 for assistance.
•      Open all doors and windows to minimize primary damage from a blast, as well as fragmentation damage.
•      Evacuate the building
•      Do not permit re-entry into the building until the device has been removed or disarmed and the building has been safe
•         declared safe.
•      Remember to use TIME, DISTANCE, and SHIELDING as protective measures. (IF YOU CAN SEE THE BOMB, THE
•          BOMB CAN SEE YOU.)
•      IF EMS is not on the scene, consideration should be given to have EMS in a staging area as a precautionary measure.

EXTERNAL PRIORITY SEARCH

•      Bushes, shrubs, and planters
•      Freshly disturbed eart in plant beds
•      Decorative facings and blockwork
•      Drain spouts
•      Trash receptacles
•      Electrical panels
•      Manhole covers and storm drains
•      Parked vehicles close to the building
•      Roofs and ledges

INTERNAL PRIORITY SEARCH

•      In the entry or lobby check; planters, display items, seats, ashtrays, and news rack
•      Stairways
•      Elevators
•      In rest rooms check; trash containers, toilet bowls, and supply closets
•      Dumpsters and incinerators
•      Receiving areas
•      Supply Closets
•      In the basement check; air ducts, electrical panels, crawl spaces, scuttle holes, sumps, drains, and equipment areas
•      Rarely used hallways
•      On roofs check; cooling towers, elevators, equipment rooms, roof vents and ducts

PURPOSE: This section is intended to provide guidance to the Company Officer when responding to vehicle fires in the parking structures of the North Mississippi Medical Center.

SITUATION/STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION

Southeast Parking Garage- The five story parking structure that is accessible from Council Circle.  The standpipe connection is locate at the east entrance from Council Circle.  The closest hydrant is at Council and Pegram.  There are standpipe connections on each floor located at the south stairway and west stairway.  The first floor also has a standpipe connection located on the north wall near the east entrance from Council Circle.

East Parking Garage- The three story parking structure located north of the Southeast Parking Garage.  Access to the third floor is from Emergency or Outpatient drives and the Southeast Parking Garage, Level 3.  Access to the second floor is from the Southeast Parking Garage, Level 2.  The first floor access is a limited access entrance from Council Circle.  This structure is NOT protected by a standpipe system.  Fires on the third floor can be accessed by driving to the top floor.  Hoselines for fires on the second level can be established from the standpipe in the Southeast Parking Garage or hand laid down the stairways located on the west side of the third level.  Fires on the first floor can be accessed from Council Circle.

North Parking Garage-This five story parking structure is commonly called "employee parking".  This is a limited access structure with entrances on Council Circle and the hospital side.  This structure is protected by three individual standpipe systems.  Each system is independent of the other.  The standpipes are located in the stairways, one at the south end, middle, and northwest end of the structure..  The middle fire department connection is located at the south side of the stairway structure, south Council Circle entrance.  The northwest fire department connection is located across the hospital driveway at the northwest corner of the parking structure.

STANDARD RESPONSE

The standard response for a vehicle fire in a parking structure shall be the same a commercial fire; two engines, one truck, one rescue, and Chief Officer.

TACTICAL GUIDELINES

Vehicle fires in parking structures provide a unique situation.  The close proximity of other vehicles, lack of engine access, open structures, the potential of damage to the structure, and multiple levels all play a role in attacking fires of this type.

The first arriving officer should attempt to determine the location of the vehicle.
These fire should be treated as a HIGHRISE fire. Firest arriving companies should prepare to take necessary equipment with them.  This should include a high-rise pack, 2 ½ inch supply line, dry chemical extinguisher, and forcible entry tool.

Upon determining the location of the fire, a final size up can be conducted.  The company officer should take into consideration exposures (other vehicles, structure) and the potential for extension upward to other floors.  Parking structures are very open structures, thus fire can extend unchecked from floor to floor.

The first company should connect to the standpipe on the fire floor and extend the high-rise line to attack the fire.  Communications between the interior crew and the driver will be necessary to assure adequate water is available to attack the fire.

The second company is responsible for establishing a water supply to the standpipe from the hydrant.

The driver/operator will initiate connection to the standpipe and establish a water supply.  Tank water will be insufficient to fill the standpipe and provide firefighting water.  Hydrant connection will be required.

The truck company should be prepared to operate as a separate company, raising the ladder to the fire floor and assist in attacking the fire.

The Truck Company Officer should meet with the Incident Commander to determine a plan of action.

The Rescue Company should establish a staging area on the floor below the fire taking additional air bottles, hoses, and equipment to the staging area.

STANDARD COMPANY FUNCTIONS

First Arriving Company-General Responsibilities

•      Establish Command
•      Size up
•      Determine the means of access
•      Assign Hospital Security to evacuate and secure the building
•      Take high-rise pack and minimum of 100 ft. of 2 ½ inch hose to fire floor

Sergeant/Driver-Operator will:
 

•      Position apparatus
•      Don bunker gear and SCBA
•      Obtain dy chemical extinguisher and forcible entry tools
•      Check all standpipe outlet caps and valves

Firefighter will:
 

•      Obtain high-rise pack (or two 1 3/4 inch doughnut rolls and nozzles)
•      Proceed with the Company Officer to the fire floor

Company Commander will:
 

•      Establish command, make size up, give initial report and develop attack plan
•     Direct other incoming units and implement plan until relieved of command
•     Back-up firefighter on the attack line or pull a second pre-connect
•    Obtain a high-rise pack or minimum of 100 ft of 2 ½ inch hose (or as apparatus is equipped)
•     Assign Hospital Security to evacuate and secure the building
•     Direct other incoming units and implement proper high-rise procedures
•     Proceed to the fire floor to determine and implement a plan of action

Second Arriving Engine Company-General Responsibilities

•     Connect to the standpipe
•     Establish water supply
•     Pump 100 + hoseline FL + 5 psi/floor

•     Position apparatus
•     Connect 5" supply line to intake
•     Signal plug operator to open hydrant
•     Connect two 2 ½ " lines to 2 ½" discharge outlets
•     Open 2 ½" discharge outlets when directed
•     Pump/maintain Pump Discharge Pressure

•     Pull 5 inch hose to hydrant
•     Make hydrant connection
•     Open hydrant upon signal from the driver-operator
•     Straighten 5" line
•     Report to driver-operator to assist in making hose connections
•     Obtain SCBA bottles to take to the staging area
•     Report to Company Officer

•     Pull two 2 ½" lines
•     Connect 2 ½" lines to standpipe connection
•     Check for gated wye or end of hose when hoisting lines if no standpipe present
•     Obtain additional high-rise pack or doughnut rolls and nozzles
•     Proceed to the interior staging area or Operation Chief

Truck Company Operations-General Responsibilities

•     Position Apparatus
•     Raise ladder to the fire floor
•     Assist in firefighting effort
•     Report to Operations Chief

•      Position Apparatus
•      Prepare to place aerial device

•      Set jack-plates and assist in readying the apparatus to raise the aerial
•      Proceed with the officer to the fire floor

•      Supervise the placement of the aerial to the fire floor
•      Proceed to the Operations Chief to assist in fire operations

•      Establish a staging area for tools, hose, and equipment on the floor below the fire or the fire floor