FIRE WATCH                                                                                                                                            SOG 3.22

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.
B. Fire Watch details are to be established by the Incident Commander based on:
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
C. Fire Watch companies are to be assigned to the incident by the Incident Commander for enough time to assure there is no rekindle. Companies should be assigned for no longer than two hours.

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