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 Any of these procedures may be superseded by the company officer if it is deemed necessary.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.Firefighter:
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.Company Commander:
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.The above responsibilities are elaborated on and expanded in the following specific responses:
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.