WILLINGTON FIRE DEPT. INC. NO.1
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CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT
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RETIRED CHIEF
Copyright 2003 Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part without written consent from the Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 is strictly prohibited
Revised 10/6/2003
The following “Standard Operating Procedures” are general practices and procedures to be followed by the Willington Fire Department Inc. No. 1 and its membership when responding to emergency situations and when performing duties related to line operations.
These policies and procedures are not only general guidelines and procedures governing operations, but provide step-by-step practices to be routinely followed. Diversion from these polices and procedures will occur only upon command of the Chief of the Department or a senior ranking officer in his/her absence.
It is the
responsibility of each department members to know the contents of this
manual and to adhere to all operational requirements and procedures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 2 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM PAGE 2-5
SECTION 3 APPARATUS RESPONSE PAGE 6-7
SECTION 4 APPARATUS PLACEMENT PAGE 8-9
SECTION 5 COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10
SECTION 6 PERSONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PAGE 11-14
SECTION 7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PAGE 15-16
SECTION 8 USE OF A MEDICAL HELICOPTER PAGE 17-18
SECTION 9 EMERGENCY ENTRY PAGE 19
SECTION 10 VEHICLE EXTRICATION PAGE 20
SECTION 11 SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APP. PAGE 21
SECTION 12 VENTILATION PAGE 22-23
SECTION 13 HOSE LAY PRACTICES PAGE 24
SECTION 14 SALVAGE AND OVERHAUL PAGE 24
SECTION 15 GROUND LADDERS PAGE 25
SECTION 16 AMBULANCE OPERATIONS PAGE 26-27
SECTION 17 HAZARD MATERIALS OPERATIONS PAGE 28
SECTION 18 OPERATIONAL LINE OFFICERS PAGE 29
SECTION 19 GENERAL PRACTICES PAGE 30-31
SECTION 20 BOMB THREATS PAGE 32
SECTION 21 CHIMNEY FIRE OPERATIONS PAGE 33
SECTION 22 FIRE POLICE GUIDELINES PAGE 34
SECTION 23 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS PAGE 35
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
SECTION 26 ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM PAGE 38
TOWN ADMINISTRATION PAGE 39
STREET NUMBERING SYSTEM PAGE 40
2-1.1 Incident command system will be activated during the following situations or incidents.
All fires (dispatched signal 50’s)
All motor vehicle accidents
All hazardous materials incidents
Any medical incident involving multiple ambulances
Any incident involving medical helicopters
All search and rescue or dive rescue operations
Any incident an officer deems necessary
2-2 INITIAL SETUP AND REPORTING
2-2.1 The first arriving officer at the incident will activate the incident command system. He/she shall designate the command post as “Willington Command”
2-2.2 The first arriving officer or apparatus shall perform initial size-up which should include the following:
Incident encountered – situation or condition
Special hazards and/or responses
Condition/whereabouts of victims (if known)
Extenuating circumstances
2-2.3 Incoming senior officers may assume command of the incident upon their arrival at the incident.
2-3 TACTICAL PRIORITIES
2-3.1 The incident commander shall establish a plan of attack based upon the situation and conditions encountered.
2-3.2 The incident commander shall direct the placement of apparatus with respect to the incident conditions.
2-4 ROLES AND TERMINOLOGY
2-4.1 COMMAND
Shall be established by the first arriving officer at the incident. He/she shall manage the incident and available resources. He/she shall determine the extent of the incident command system. (See exhibit 99-04)
SECTION 2: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (continued)
2-4 ROLES AND TERMINOLOGY (continued)
2-4.2 OPERATIONS
Staffed when the span of control exceeds five direct reports to command position. (Excluding safety, information, liaison, and finance. Staffed if the incident commander feels it is in the best interest of the incident to do so.
2-4.3 SAFETY OFFICER
Staffed for all incidents
Reports directly to the incident commander
Shall not supercede the authority of the incident commander
Has the authority to cause immediate correction of situations an imminent hazard to members or the public.
Shall notify the proper authority when a non-imminent hazard is observed so corrections can be made through the chain of command.
Shall complete all exposure forms and turn them in to the Chief of the Department.
2-4.4 STAGING OFFICER
Shall be numerical in assignment and incrementing from a value of 1 if more than one is needed. (Staging 1, Staging 2 etc.)
Can be more specific (EMS Staging)
Staging will be broken into 2 levels (Level 1, Level 2)
Level 1 staging will be activated upon the arrival of the first apparatus. Additional units will stage a minimum 500 yards from the incident.
Level 2 staging will be activated during larger scale operations. Staging officers will be assigned to this function.
Level 2 staging replaces level 1 staging. Units in level 1 staging shall hold their position until reassigned by the incident commander.
Incoming apparatus shall report their arrival to the Staging Officer during level 2 staging.
The Staging Officer shall keep the incident commander informed of the available resources in staging in the event more resources are needed.
SECTION 2: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (continued)
2-4 ROLES AND TERMINOLOGY (continued)
2-4.5 LIASON OFFICER
Provides an interface with other agencies working at large incidents.
2-4.6 FINANCE OFFICER
Responsible for all financial and cost analysis aspects of the incident.
2-4.7 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Formulate and release information to the public and or media after consultation with the incident commander.
2-4.8 SECTORS
Used for external points of reference or descriptions of tasks.
Shall be alphabetical and incrementing from the letter 1.
Roadside or command side shall be “Sector A”.
Increments shall proceed clockwise around the incident.
2-4.9 DIVISIONS
Used for internal points of reference or descriptions of tasks.
Shall be numerical and incrementing from the number 1.
Basement shall be designated “Division B”
Should be based on floor numbers and issued from the bottom up.
2-4.10 GROUPS
Used for specific tactical assignments
Terminology will be specific to the task. (Vent group etc.)
2-4.11 WATER SUPPLY
Assigned during large scale water operations
Shall be numerical and incrementing from the number 1.
Reports directly to the incident commander.
2-5 PROPERTY CONSERVATION
2-5.1 Property conservation shall be undertaken at all structural fires and any incident the incident commander deems it necessary. This could include exposure protection, salvage operations, removal and/or protection of personal items.
SECTION 2: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (continued)
2-6 FIRE CONTROL
2-6.1 Command shall determine whether the incident conditions warrant an offensive attack or a defensive attack.
OFFENSIVE ATTACK
Structure Fires
Offensive attack to be used on any structure that is less than 50% involved.
Attack shall be from the unburned section to the burned section of the structure.
Proper ventilation shall be pursued prior to an offensive attack.
If the fire approaches 50% involvement the incident commander will set up apparatus in a defensive position.
Vehicle Fires
Offensive attack shall be pursued unless the incident commander feels the safety of the firefighters is compromised.
Brush/Woods Fires
Offensive attack pursued unless:
Incident commander feels the safety of the firefighters is compromised.
Involvement of a structure is imminent.
DEFENSIVE ATTACK
Structure Fires
Defensive attack will be used on any structure that is 50% or more is involved.
Exposures will be protected.
Master and large stream lines will be used.
All firefighters will be positioned a safe distance in the event of a building collapse.
Vehicle Fires
Defensive attack will be used with vehicles involving hazardous materials or flammable liquids and gases.
Unmanned master should also be a consideration.
Brush/Woods Fires
Defensive attack may be used to protect structures.
May be used during fast moving fires.
Setup will be ahead of the fire and units will wait for the fire to reach the defensive position.
SECTION 3: APPARATUS RESPONSE
3-1 RESPONSE DETERMINATION
3-1.1 Engine tank response will be determined based on the following guidelines:
All locations within our district south of Rt. 74 shall receive an Engine Tank from Station 213.
Rt. 74, Interstate 84 and all locations north of Rt. 74 shall receive an Engine Tank from Station 13.
The incident commander may alter this response determination if necessary to provide faster response to specific areas.
3-2 SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS
3-2.1 Fire Response
Engine Tanks
Service Units
Ambulance
Other units requested by the incident commander
3-2.2 Motor Vehicle Accidents
Ambulance
Service 113
Appropriate Engine Tank
Other units requested by the incident commander
3-2.3 EMS Response
Ambulance
Other units requested by the incident commander
3-2.4 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Service 113
Ambulance
Appropriate Engine Tank
Other units requested by the incident commander
SECTION 3: APPARATUS RESPONSE (continued)
3-2 SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS (continued)
3-2.5 Hazardous Materials Response
Service 113
Appropriate Engine Tank
Ambulance
Other units requested by the incident commander
3-2.6 Water Emergencies
Ambulance
Service 113
Appropriate Engine Tank
Other units requested by the incident commander
3-2.7 Search and Rescue Response
Service units
Ambulance
Appropriate Engine Tank
Other units requested by the incident commander
Personnel only are to respond to searches in surrounding towns unless a unit is requested.
All personnel shall follow specific instructions given through dispatch regarding the location where they are to assemble.
SECTION 4: APPARATUS PLACEMENT
4-1 GUIDELINES
4-1.1 Apparatus placement shall be strategic and made by the incident commander based upon conditions of the incident.
4-2 SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
4-2.1 Structure Fires
First Engine Tank shall be strategically placed to allow for additional apparatus and operational tactics. (Aerial placement etc.)
Rescue apparatus shall be positioned to allow for easy access to equipment.
EMS units shall be placed in a safe area for medical care.
4-2.2 Vehicle Fires
Apparatus shall be positioned uphill/upwind of the incident.
EXCEPTION: Interstate 84 – To ensure safety to all Engine Tanks may be placed between the oncoming traffic and the incident if the incident commander deems it necessary.
4-2.3 Brush/Woods/Debris Fires
Apparatus shall be positioned with regard to safety at the direction of the incident commander.
4-2.4 Electrical/ Wires Down
Apparatus shall be positioned at a safe distance from the incident.
Rule of thumb: Two utility poles from the incident.
Apparatus shall be positioned with regard to safety at the direction of the incident commander.
SECTION 4: APPARATUS PLACEMENT (continued)
4-2 SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
4-2.5 Hazardous Materials Incidents
Apparatus shall stage at a safe distance and await further information.
Final placement shall be determined once is obtained with respect to materials referenced. (DOT Guidebook)
4-2.6 Motor Vehicle Accidents
Apparatus shall be positioned to ensure scene safety.
Service and Ambulance units shall be positioned for quick and safe access to all necessary equipment.
Whenever possible apparatus shall be positioned on the same side of the incident unless directed otherwise by the incident commander.
4-2.7 EMS House Calls
The ambulance shall be positioned nose out of the driveway whenever possible.
The incident commander shall position the ambulance with regard to personnel and patient safety.
4-2.8 Mutual Aid
Apparatus and or personnel shall contact the officer in charge of the incident when approaching for specific instructions or placement.
4-3 PERSONAL VEHICLE PLACEMENT
4-3.1 Guidelines
Personal vehicles shall be placed on the same side of the road as the incident to ensure proper placement of apparatus by the incident commander.
Under normal circumstances no personal vehicles are allowed on Interstate 84 with the exception of the Chief or incident commander.
During extenuating circumstances the incident commander may give specific instructions regarding placement of personal vehicles.
SECTION 5
COMMUNICATIONS
5-1 GUIDELINES
5-1.1 Personnel will use plain language when operating radio equipment.
5-1.2 Only codes and signals authorized by the Tolland County Mutual Aid Fire Service Inc. shall be used. (See exhibit 99-01)
5-1.3 Radio transmissions will be limited to emergency traffic only on all frequencies.
5-1.4 Willington Fire Department Inc. No. 1 will operate on the following frequencies:
A) 33.44 (TN)
B) 33.78 (TO)
C) 33.88 (TC)
D) 33.90 (TN)
5-1.5 Apparatus responding to an incident will sign on the air using a “53”.
5-1.6 First officer, first apparatus, highest ranking officer, and the ambulance shall be the only units to give a “63”.
5-1.7 Additional arriving apparatus shall report their arrival to command.
5-1.8 When an “83” is given, all units shall proceed with the flow of traffic and all warning devices shall be shut off.
5-1.9 When a “hold your position” command is issued all units shall proceed to the next safe pull off and await further instructions.
5-1.10 The incident commander will report all units back in service with the exception being the ambulance.
5-1.11 Required communication for the ambulance will be:
A) 53 – responding
B) 63 – on the scene
C) Enroute to the hospital (state which hospital)
D) 52 – off the air at the hospital
E) 71 – returning from hospital or scene
F) 73 – available for service
5-2 MUTUAL AID COMMUNICATIONS
5-2.1 All fire apparatus shall sign on using a “53” to the dispatch center and give a “63” to the incident commander as they approach the scene.
5-2.2 The highest ranking Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 line officer shall be the only officer to give a “63” to the incident commander.
SECTION 6 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
6-1 OPERATION OF DEPARTMENT APPARATUS
6-1.1 The operation of Fire Department vehicles shall be limited to personnel that have been trained on their proper use.
6-1.2 Operators of Fire Department vehicles shall be at least 18 years of age and shall obtain a valid license for that class of vehicle.
6-1.3 Operators whose license is lost or suspended shall notify the Chief of the Department.
6-1.4 Operators of Fire Department vehicles shall be cleared to drive by an Officer and then the Chief of the Department.
6-1.5 Operators of Fire Department vehicles shall be directly responsible for safe operation under all circumstances.
6-1.6 The operator shall not move the vehicle until all personnel are seated and secured with seatbelts.
6-1.7 Riding on the tailboard or any other exposed position including on the outside of the vehicle is strictly prohibited.
6-1.8 Fire Department vehicles shall respond to all emergencies with lights and sirens unless instructed otherwise by the incident commander.
6-1.9 Fire Department vehicles shall not exceed the posted speed limit when responding to an incident.
6-1.10 Fire Department vehicles shall come to a complete stop at all stop signals and proceed with caution when it is safe to do so.
6-1.11 Fire Department vehicles shall slow down at all intersections and check all directions prior to proceeding.
6-1.12 Personnel shall follow the following procedures when backing up:
A) Avoid backing when possible
B) Do not rely on your back-up alarm
C) Always use a spotter
D) The spotter should be in sight at all times.
E) Keep the spotter in view
F) Back-up the apparatus slowly
G) Periodically check the front of the apparatus
H) At night, use all available lighting to assist you
SECTION 6 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (continued)
6-2 OPERATION OF PERSONAL VEHICLES
6-2.1 Personnel responding to an incident in their vehicle shall obey all traffic laws set forth by the State of Connecticut.
6-2.2 Personnel responding to an incident shall be directly responsible for safe operation of their vehicle in all circumstances
6-2.3 Personnel responding to an incident may use their blue warning light as long as a permit is on file issued by the Chief of the Department.
6-2.4 Personnel responding to an incident shall use their headlights with their warning lights.
6-2.5 Personnel responding to an incident shall not proceed by the incident to go to the Station unless it is in the best interest of the incident to do so.
6-3 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
6-3.1 All apparatus shall be inspected weekly and after each use.
6-3.2 Any apparatus found to be unsafe shall be immediately removed from service until repaired.
6-3.3 Fire pumps on apparatus shall be tested annually as specified in NFPA 1911.
6-4 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
6-4.1 All equipment on apparatus shall be inspected weekly and immediately after its use.
6-4.2 Any equipment found to be defective or unserviceable shall be removed from service and repaired or replaced.
6-4.3 All ground ladders shall be inspected and tested annually as specified in NFPA 1932.
6-4.4 All fire hose shall be inspected and tested annually as specified in NFPA 1962.
6-4.5 All portable extinguishers shall be inspected and tested annually as specified in NFPA 10.
6-4.6 All SCBA shall be inspected on a weekly basis and immediately after each use and the bottles shall be hydrostatically tested every 5 years. (3 years for aluminum bottles)
SECTION 6 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (continued)
6-5 DEPARTMENT GOOD AND WELFARE
6-5.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 shall provide a department physician to adequately test each member to determine whether they are physically fit to perform firefighting duties. The cost will be covered by the fire department. Members wishing to use their own physician may do so at their expense with no reimbursement by the fire department. Results of all physicals shall be given directly to the Chief of the Department.
6-5.2 All members are required to annually receive a medical physical in accordance with OSHA regulations.
6-5.3 Each member’s birthday shall be designated as the common anniversary date.
6-5.4 The Chief of the Department may extend this period if special circumstances are present.
6-5.5 Any member not receiving their physical shall be deemed inactive and shall not respond to any emergencies until such physical has been completed.
6-6 VACCINATIONS
6-6.1 Personnel shall be offered vaccinations against contagious diseases in an attempt to limit their exposure.
6-6.2 The vaccinations shall be at no cost to any member.
6-6.3 Personnel who refuse the vaccinations shall sign a waiver releasing the fire department from any liability.
6-6.4 Personnel who refuse the waiver and the vaccinations shall be deemed inactive and the matter will be turned over to the Board of Directors for appropriate action.
SECTION 6 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (continued)
6-7 AIR-BORNE/BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS
6-7.1 GUIDELINES
A) The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 shall provide fire, rescue or medical services to the public without regard to known or suspected diagnosis of communicable disease in any patient.
B) The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 shall regard all patient contacts as potentially infectious and shall observe universal precautions at all times and shall be expanded to include body substance isolation. (BSI)
C) The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 shall provide personal protective equipment to all members at no cost to the member.
D) The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 shall provide annual training to all members in air-borne/blood-borne pathogens.
E) The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 members are required to attend annual training in air-borne/blood-borne pathogens. Members not maintaining yearly training shall become inactive until such training is obtained.
F) The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 prohibits discrimination against any member for health reasons including infection and/or seroconversion with HIV or HBV virus.
G) The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 regards all medical information as strictly private. No member’s health information will be released without his or her signed written consent.
SECTION 7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
7-1 FIREFIGHTER / RESCUE (PPE)
7-1.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 will issue at no cost to the member personal protective equipment.
7-1.2 Firefighter / Rescue personal protective equipment will include:
A) Helmet with eye protection
B) Bunker Coat
C) Bunker Pants
D) Bunker boots
E) Nomex hood
F) Gloves
7-1.3 Members shall keep their personal protective equipment in a constant of readiness.
7-1.4 Members who find their PPE is in questionable status shall bring it to the Chief’s attention promptly for inspection. If the PPE is deemed unsafe it will be removed from service.
7-1.5 Inspection of PPE shall be conducted at least twice a year.
7-1.6 Members are required to wear their PPE at all emergency incidents involving fires and accidents, and training exercises where appropriate.
7-1.7 Members responding to an incident without their PPE shall be reassigned to duties outside of the danger zone as soon as conditions allow.
7-1.8 At any incident requiring breathing apparatus each member in the danger zone shall have their PPE expanded to include self contained breathing apparatus. (SCBA)
7-1.9 Members shall use only PPE that is issued by the department. The Chief of the Department will clear all other equipment for use only after inspection.
SECTION 7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (continued)
7-1 EMS (PPE)
7-2.1 All medical personnel shall wear examination gloves on all medical incidents.
7-2.2 All medical personnel shall follow the rules and guidelines suggested by the blood-borne/air-borne pathogens guidelines for personal protective equipment. (PPE)
7-2.3 Medical personnel not adhering to these guidelines shall be asked to comply with these standard operating procedures or to remove themselves from the patient area.
7-2.4 Medical personnel working on a patient with extrication from a motor vehicle or similar incident shall wear personal protective equipment (PPE) equivalent to a firefighters personal protective equipment. (PPE)
SECTION 8 USE OF A MEDICAL HELICOPTER)
8-1 GUIDELINES FOR A REQUEST OF AN AIR AMBULANCE
8-1.1 The following mechanisms of injury may indicate a request for an air ambulance:
A) Falls from 20 feet or more
B) Apparent high speed impact
C) Pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle exceeding 20 MPH
D) Ejection from a motor vehicle
E) Death of passenger in same vehicle
F) Rollover of a vehicle
G) Significant deformity of a vehicle
H) Patient < 5 years old or > 55 yeas old
I) Penetrating injuries to head, neck or torso
J) Systolic BP <90
K) Respiratory rate <10 or >29
L) Gunshot to chest, neck, head or torso
M) Third degree burns > 15% of body
N) Third degree burns to the face or airway
O) Possible spinal injury
P) Fracture of 2 or more long bones
Q) Amputation (other than digits)
R) Glascow coma scale (GCS) <12
S) Unconscious or decreased level of consciousness
T) Cardiac or respiratory emergencies
8-1.2 When an air ambulance is requested, a paramedic shall also be requested
8-1.3 The incident commander shall provide patient information to TN as soon as feasible.
8-1.4 An officer and Engine Tank shall be assigned to the landing zone.
8-1.5 The landing zone shall be known as “Willington LZ”
8-1.6 All hazards shall be communicated to TN as soon as possible.
8-1.7 Personnel, the public, and the media shall be kept a safe distance from the lading zone to ensure scene safety.
SECTION 8 USE OF A MEDICAL HELICOPTER (continued)
8-2 LANDING ZONE REQUIREMENTS
8-2.1 The landing zone area shall be a minimum of 60 feet by 60 feet with no overhead wires or hazards and shall be no more than a 5 percent slope.
8-2.2 A landing zone light shall be placed in the middle of the landing zone.
8-2.3 Absolutely no personnel are to approach the aircraft unless instructed to do so by the pilot.
8-2.4 When approach is requested by the pilot, personnel shall walk slowly and take direction from the pilot. Always be aware of your surroundings.
8-2.5 When Interstate 84 is used as a landing zone:
A) The side of the highway that the incident is on will be shut down to traffic 1-2 minutes prior to the helicopters arrival or when it is in sight.
B) The incident commander may choose to shut down the highway in both directions if conditions warrant.
C) Once the helicopter has left the area traffic may return to normal at the discretion of the incident commander.
SECTION 9 EMERGENCY ENTRY
9-1 STRUCTURAL ENTRY
9-1.1 All exterior doors shall be checked prior to forcible entry is made. (try before you pry)
9-1.2 The incident commander shall make the decision to use forcible entry if conditions warrant.
9-1.3 The incident commander shall notify the dispatch center if forcible entry is being made.
9-1.4 The indicant commander shall request the dispatch center to notify the State Police and have them respond to the incident.
9-1.5 When forcible entry is required it shall be done with the least amount of damage.
9-1.6 Before entering the structure firefighters shall identify themselves and see if there is a response to their call.
9-1.7 Forcible entry techniques shall follow the guidelines recognized by the State of Connecticut Firefighter I and II levels.
9-2 VEHICLE ENTRY
9-2.1 All doors shall be checked prior to forcible entry being considered. (try before you pry)
9-2.2 When at all possible the rear window of the vehicle shall be used for entry.
9-2.3 Firefighters shall observe all safety precautions when vehicle forcible entry is being made.
9-2.4 Firefighters shall strike at the bottom corner of the window with a blunt object to shatter the window. (Axe, punch, hammer etc.)
9-2.5 Clear the window area of all loose glass.
9-2.6 All sharp edges shall be covered with a blanket or proper material.
9-2.7 Slowly enter the vehicle.
SECTION 10 VEHICLE EXTRICATION
10-1 VICTIM PROTECTION
10-1.1 Primary consideration shall be given to the patient at all times.
10-1.2 Prior to extrication the patient(s) shall be covered and protected against flying glass and metal and must be accompanied by a medical technician throughout the extrication process.
10-2 EQUIPMENT SET-UP
10-2.1 All extrication tools shall be removed from the apparatus and placed on a salvage cover in close proximity to the incident. This area will be known as the “equipment area”.
10-2.2 The spreaders, cutters, and rams shall be connected to the power unit during the initial set-up process.
10-3 EXTRICATION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES
10-3.1 Vehicle stabilization practices shall be used including blocking the vehicles wheels.
10-3.2 Doors that have been forcibly opened shall be secured to a stationary object.
10-3.3 If the doors are completely removed they shall be placed in a safe location away from the incident.
10-3.4 If roof removal is required the whole roof will be removed including the windshield and placed in a safe area away from the incident.
10-3.5 Safe practices shall be followed on all vehicle extrication incidents.
SECTION 11 SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
11-1 GUIDELINES
11-1.1 SCBA shall be used by all personnel at the following incidents:
A) Hazardous atmospheres (suspected or proven)
B) Where an atmosphere can possibly become hazardous
C) Areas below ground level
D) Confined spaces
11-1.2 SCBA shall be used to limit the exposure of hazardous and toxic gases to firefighters.
11-1.3 All personnel shall have a current physical on file.
11-1.4 All personnel shall have a minimum training of two drills on SCBA during the calendar year. Training shall be on the use and care of SCBA. (Form 1999-03)
11-1.5 Personnel shall operate in teams of two or more and remain in contact with each other at all times while in a hazardous zone.
11-1.6 Back-up teams (RIT, FAST) shall be in place and ready at all times when personnel are within the hazardous zone.
11-1.7 Personnel wishing to be certified on SCBA shall fit tested yearly.
11-1.8 All personnel shall activate their personal alert safety system (PASS) when entering a hazardous zone.
11-1.9 All PASS devices shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1982.
SECTION 12 VENTILATION
12-1 GUIDELINES
12-1.1 Ventilation shall be the systematic removal of products of combustion to provide a quick and safe extinguishment of structural fires.
12-1.2 Ventilation shall be conducted at the discretion of the incident commander. (type and location)
12-2 HORIZONTAL VENTILATION
12-2.1 Shall be used whenever possible to limit damage to the structure.
12-2.2 Shall be performed using natural openings such as doors and windows.
12-2.3 Windows and doors shall be opened manually and breaking of glass will be done as a last resort.
12-2.4 Smoke ejectors may be used to assist the ventilation process.
12-2.5 Hoselines from inside the structure may be used in a fog pattern out the window to assist in the ventilation process.
12-3 VERTICAL VENTILATION
12-3.1 Used when horizontal ventilation would prove ineffective.
12-3.2 Natural openings shall be used when possible. (skylights, hatches)
12-3.3 Standard ventilation holes will 4x4 in size. Commercial buildings shall be approximately 8x8.
12-3.4 Location of the ventilation hole shall be close to the roof peak and as close to above the fire as possible.
12-3.5 Firefighters shall be working from a roof ladder and shall make the furthest away cut first and work back to the ladder.
12-3.6 firefighters shall knock out the ceiling tile or sheetrock after the hole is made using a pike pole.
12-3.7 There shall be a charged hoseline in close proximity for firefighter safety. At no time shall the hose be directed into the ventilation hole.
SECTION 12 VENTILATION (continued)
12-4 POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV)
12-4.1 Used with a large entrance opening and a small exit opening PPV shall push the smoke from the building by pressurizing the building with fresh air.
12-4.2 Interior areas not involved shall be closed up to prevent unnecessary smoke and heat damage.
12-5 TRENCH CUT VENTILATION
12-5.1 Trenching is a defensive tactic decision made by the incident commander used to stop fire spread.
12-5.2 When the order is given, on both sides of the roof, two cuts are made from the peak to the gutter. The cuts shall be a minimum of 32 inches apart from each other.
12-5.3 The interior ceiling tile or sheetrock is punched out using a pike pole creating a fire break.
12-5.4 Once the cut is complete the non involved areas shall be protected by hose streams.
SECTION 13 HOSE LAY PROCEDURES
13-1 DEFINITIONS
13-1.1 Forward hose lays are from the water source to the foreground.
13-1.2 Reverse lays are from the fireground to the water source.
13-1.3 Combination lays are when on piece of apparatus lays from a location to the fireground. The second piece of apparatus shall tie in to the first hose lay and proceed to lay to the water source.
13-2 PRACTICES AND TECHNIQUES
13-2.1 Apparatus shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.
13-2.2 At no time shall any firefighter ride on the tailboard during the lay.
13-2.3 When laying a supply line that firefighter shall double wrap a stationary object and signal ok to the driver before the apparatus proceeds.
13-2.4 When at all possible, a firefighter shall check the couplings before the hoseline is charged.
SECTION 14: SALVAGE AND OVERHAUL
14-1 GUIDELINES
14-1.1 Salvage techniques shall be conducted at all structure type incidents to reduce unnecessary damage done by heat, smoke, and water.
14-1.2 Overhaul techniques shall be conducted at all fire incidents to extinguish any hidden fires to prevent rekindle.
14-1.3 Salvage and overhaul personnel shall follow all safety guidelines including the use of SCBA.
14-1.4 All salvage and overhaul techniques shall follow those methods recognized by the State of Connecticut Firefighter I and II levels.
SECTION 15 GROUND LADDERS
15-1 PLACEMENT
15-1.1 Firefighters shall place a ground ladder a minimum of three rungs past the roofline or windowsill.
15-1.2 When using a ladder for rescue purposes, the firefighter shall place the tip of the ladder at or just below the windowsill.
15-1.3 Ladders shall be placed to the windward side of the objective whenever possible with an approximate angle of 75 degrees.
15-2 SAFETY
15-2.1 Firefighters raising ladders shall follow the following guidelines:
A) 14-16 foot ladders 1 firefighter
B) 20-28 foot ladders 2 firefighters
C) 35 foot ladders 3 firefighters
15-2.2 Firefighters raising and lowering ladders shall be aware of all electrical wires and shall position the ladder at least 10 feet from the hazard.
15-2.3 Firefighters working from the ladder shall use leg locks or safety belts at all times.
15-2.4 Firefighters working from a ladder shall follow the rule of 1 section per firefighter.
15-2.5 Firefighters working from a roof ladder shall work with the ladder secured at all times.
15-2.6 Firefighters working during roof operations shall ladder the roof in two areas to provide a second means of escape if needed.
15-2.7 Firefighters shall use proper lifting, lowering, and raising methods recognized by the State of Connecticut Firefighter I and II levels.
SECTION 16 AMBULANCE OPERATIONS
16-1 PRACTICES AND GUIDELINES
16-1.1 EMS personnel shall follow all policies and practices set forth by the State of Connecticut, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
16-1.2 Minimum staffing for the ambulance shall be 1EMT + D and 1 MRT for all medical incidents.
16-1.3 Minimum staffing for the ambulance for fire incidents shall be a driver only.
16-1.4 All EMS personnel shall report to the Station to insure the ambulance is staffed unless the member must pass the incident on their way to the Station. The incident commander may direct a member directly to the scene if it is in the best interest of the incident to do so.
16-1.5 EMS personnel responding to and incident shall follow the procedures under SECTION 6: PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.
16-1.6 EMS personnel shall provide medical care to patients and provide them transport to a medical facility.
16-1.7 Patients shall be transported to an appropriate medical facility based on guidelines set forth by the Office of Emergency Medical Services.
16-1.8 When transport to a level I trauma center is not indicated the patient shall be transported to the facility of the patients choice except for:
A) The medical facility is not practical. (too far)
B) Environmental conditions (snowstorm etc.)
C) The incident commander deems the choice inappropriate.
16-1.9 Any resident of Willington who requires a routine transfer via ambulance shall be transported.
16-1.10 When a patient refuses transport and/or treatment EMS personnel shall complete a medical release form. (FORM 1999—01) The form shall be attached to the incident report.
16-1.11 EMS personnel shall follow all procedures under SECTION 7: PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.
SECTION 16 AMBULANCE OPERATIONS (continued)
16-2 SCENE SAFETY
16-2.1 EMS personnel shall stage a safe distance from any incident that requires the State Police. The following conditions shall be considered unsafe:
A) Code 16 (A’s and B’s)
B) Code 17 - Shooting
C) Code 18 – Stabbing
D) Code 19 – Rape
E) Code 21 – Suicide
F) Any incident the incident commander deems necessary.
16-3 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
16-3.1 The following conditions warrant the automatic dispatch of an ALS unit:
A) Code 4 – Chest Pain
B) Code 5 – Cardiac Arrest
C) Code 6 – Difficulty Breathing
D) Diabetic Emergencies
E) Allergic Reactions
F) Unresponsive
16-3.2 Automatic dispatch of ALS units will be in the following order:
South of Route 74 – Windham Medic, Rockville Medic, AMR Medic
North of Route 74 – Rockville Medic, Windham Medic, AMR Medic
16-3.3 ALS units may be dismissed prior to their arrival by the incident commander if conditions warrant.
16-3.4 ALS intercepts shall be used if conditions warrant and can be done by any medical personnel
16-3.5 If air transport is needed, all personnel shall follow the guidelines in SECTION 8: USE OF A MEDICAL HELICOPTER
SECTION 17 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
17-1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPERATIONS
17-1.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 shall operate at all Hazardous Materials Incidents on a first responder operational level in accordance with the State of Connecticut Hazardous Materials Operational Level training course. At all incidents a hot, cold and decontamination zone will be established and documented by the incident commander.
17-1.2 Apparatus shall be placed a safe distance uphill or upwind of the incident for personnel safety and to gain an advantageous position to gather information.
17-1.3 Any actions other that identification of the materials and immediate rescue shall be done at the discretion of the incident commander.
17-1.4 The incident commander shall delegate responsibilities to other agencies (DEP etc.) with technical expertise when necessary.
17-1.5 All information shall be gathered prior to any action being taken. (Look before you leap)
17-1.6 Control shall be established for the hazard area by isolating the public and non-essential personnel from the incident.
17-1.7 Full documentation of the incident including the Hazardous Material Exposure Form shall be documented by the incident commander following the incident.
17-1.8 Refer to the Town of Willington Hazardous Materials Response Plan for further details involving hazardous materials incidents.
SECTION 18 OPERATIONAL LINE OFFICERS
18-1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
18-1.1 Line officers shall be either elected or appointed in accordance with the by-laws of the Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1.
18-1.2 Line officers shall operate in a leadership role and provide guidance to all members within the department during all operational incidents.
18-1.3 Line officers are expected to make as many officer meetings as possible where operational issues and training are conducted.
18-1.4 Line officers shall answer any dispatches by TN requesting an officer to call TN. They include but are not limited to:
A) Line trouble alarms
B) Service calls
C) Routine transfers
D) Smoke investigations
E) Any other incident needing an officer’s attention
18-1.5 Chief line officers shall answer any dispatches by TN requesting a Chief to call TN. They include but not are limited to:
A) Bomb threats
B) Missing person(s)
C) Any other incident requiring a Chief’s attention
18-1.6 The Chief of the Department shall be notified for any of the following situations / incidents:
A) Structure fires
B) Auto accidents with entrapment
C) Incidents involving a medical helicopter
D) Search and Rescue incidents
E) Rescue dive incidents
F) Untimely / sudden death incidents
G) Incidents on Town property
H) Hazardous Materials incidents
I) Incidents with possible exposure to infectious diseases
J) Injury or death to department personnel
SECTION 19 GENERAL PRACTICES
19-1 PROCEDURES
19-1.1 All personnel, except the Chief of the Department at his/her discretion, shall respond to the Stations to ensure the apparatus responds.
19.1.2 Personnel responding to an incident shall not proceed by the scene unless it is in the best interest of the incident.
19-1.3 Personnel shall return to the Stations after the incident to answer roll call and to assist with putting the apparatus and equipment back in to service unless dismissed by the incident commander.
19-2 911 HANG-UPS
19-2.1 It is not the policy of Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 to answer 911 hang-up calls. They will be handled by the Connecticut State Police.
19-3 WATER IN BASEMENTS
19-3.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 generally does not pump out basements unless the water threatens:
A) Furnace
B) Water Heater
C) Electrical Panel
19-3.2 At no time will the pumps on apparatus be used to pump basements. Portable pumps will be used.
19-4 ANIMAL RESCUES
19-4.1 The rescue of animals shall be left to the discretion of a line officer and shall be conducted as an exception and not the rule.
19-5 VEHICLE LOCKOUTS
19-5.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 shall not assist members of the public with incidents involving vehicle lockouts unless loss of life or injury is imminent.
19-6 FIRE MARSHAL
19-6.1 The Fire Marshal shall be notified and called to the scene for any incident where there is personal property damage or where there are fire related injuries or loss of life.
SECTION 19 GENERAL PRACTICES (continued)
19-7 CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE
19-7.1 The Connecticut State Police shall be automatically notified by dispatch for all of the following situations:
A) Code 1
B) Code 8
C) Code 10
D) Code 16 (A’s and B’s)
E) Code 17
F) Code 18
G) Code 19
H) Code 21
I) Search and Rescue incidents
J) Bomb threats
19-7.2 The incident commander shall notify the Connecticut State Police for all of the following situations:
A) Untimely deaths
B) Death where foul play is possible
C) Fire related deaths
D) Possible suicidal deaths
E) Whenever forcible entry is required
SECTION 20 BOMB THREATS
20-1 PROCEDURES
20-1.1 The primary function of fire department personnel shall be to extinguish fires and perform rescue and ambulance operations in the event of detonation.
20-1.2 The dispatch center shall tone for a Chief officer to call the center. He/she shall be the incident commander and follow our operating procedures.
20-1.3 The incident commander shall meet with the State Police and building management to determine the severity of the incident.
20-1.4 Based upon the severity of the incident the incident commander may issue a signal 51 for all personnel to report to the Stations for a possible assignment.
20-1.5 At no time shall personnel enter a building in question unless instructed to do so by the incident commander.
20-1.6 Assisting in evacuations from buildings in question shall be left up to the incident commander’s discretion. Special circumstances may require assistance. (Lyon Manor)
20-1.7 Search of the building shall be left to the Connecticut State Police and their resources.
SECTION 21 CHIMNEY FIRE OPERATIONS
21-1 RESPONSIBILITIES
21-1.1 The objective of this department regarding chimney fires is to confine and extinguish the chimney fire limiting the amount of damage to the dwelling while practicing all safety precautions.
21-2 PROCEDURES
21-2.1 Initial size-up, including checking for extension, shall be done by the first arriving unit.
21-2.2 The first arriving engine will be placed in an offensive position.
21-2.3 Additional arriving units shall observe level 1 staging until further instructions by the incident commander.
21-2.4 Firefighters shall observe safe practices and procedures at all times.
21-2.5 For chimney fires that extend outside the chimney, the incident commander shall pursue attack.
21-2.6 For fires that are contained to the chimney the following steps shall be taken:
A) Oxygen / air supply shut off to the fire
B) Salvage covers put in place
C) Horizontal positive pressure ventilation set up.
D) Extinguish the fire in fire box and remove contents
E) Ladder the roof and set up for extinguishment
F) Extinguish fire in chimney
21-2.7 The incident commander shall request the Fire Marshal to report to the scene.
21-2.8 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 shall not engage in cleaning of chimneys. The cleaning shall be left to a professional service thus relieving the department form any liability.
SECTION 22 FIRE POLICE OPERATIONS
22-1 GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
22-1.1 The objective of this department regarding fire police operations is to use the fire police to assist the incident commander with traffic control and scene control.
22-1.2 All fire police members shall report to the incident commander to obtain specific instructions.
22-1.3 The incident commander shall assign the proper radio frequency for fire police operations. They will generally operate on 33.78.
22-1.4 Fire police assignments shall include but not limited to:
A) Traffic control
B) Scene control (protection of public)
22-1.5 Fire police may respond to any incident the department responds to. The incident commander will assign their duties upon their arrival.
22-1.6 Area fire police may be requested by the incident commander to assist with large-scale operations.
22-1.7 A required fire police response may include but not limited to:
A) Prolonged road closures
B) Hazardous materials incidents
C) Wires down incidents
D) Structure fires
E) Auto accidents
F) Search and rescue operations
SECTION 23 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
23-1 SCOPE
23-1.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 recognizes that carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless and colorless by nature and is often produced by faulty or unusual conditions involving many household appliances. However, since the source may be transient in nature, the source may not always be detected. It is understood that carbon monoxide may mimic flu symptoms, cause unconsciousness and in some instances may cause death. It is realized that young children and the elderly may be more susceptible to carbon monoxide poisoning.
23-2 GUIDELINES
23-2.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 shall observe guidelines set up by OSHA and the US Environmental Protection Agency with regards to acceptable carbon monoxide levels within commercial and residential buildings.
23-3 PROCEDURES
23-3.1 The first arriving unit shall institute the incident command system. Scene assessment shall begin immediately including size-up, potential victims and hazards encountered.
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23-3.2 After victim assessment, priority shall be given to surveying the dwelling to ascertain possible levels of carbon monoxide. The operator of the gas meter shall be properly trained in it’s use.
23-3.3 The following shall determine actions to be taken:
A) With readings of 9 ppm or greater, occupants should leave the dwelling.
B) With readings of 35 ppm or greater, personnel are to don SCBA
C) With readings of 100 ppm or greater warrants immediate evacuations.
D) With readings of 9 ppm or greater, the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal shall be requested to the scene.
E) The dwelling may be reoccupied if the source is definitely found and shut off or removed.
F) If the source can not be detected and the levels are normal, the occupants shall be notified to call 911 if problem reoccurs. The Fire Marshal and Building inspector shall be notified.
SECTION 24 ASSISTANCE TO POLICE OPERATIONS
24-1 SCOPE
24-1.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1’s role in supporting police operations is to:
A) Provide special Town assets and equipment managed by the fire department.
B) Provide medical support to police and civilians involved in the incident.
C) Provide fire suppression service.
D) Assist with hazardous materials identification, confinement, and advice on disposal.
24-1.1 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 when assisting police, will not involve personnel in active danger areas. Units and personnel are only to be staged in cleared or safe areas.
24-2 DETERMINATION OF INCIDENT TYPE
24-2.1 Responding fire officers will determine what type of incident they are assisting the police with. This can include safety and weapons status, safe staging areas, equipment requests, haz-mat potential, explosives or fire potential, and injuries.
24-3 STAGING / LIASON
24-3.1 Responding fire units to active police actions will rendezvous with police command in a safe area.
24-4 SPECIFIC INCIDENT TYPES
24-4.1 The following are guidelines to assist fire personnel with specific responses.
A) Equipment delivery: Any equipment that is requested by police will be delivered to a safe area and instructions on how to use the equipment properly will be given.
B) Medical services: Medical calls to active police actions will be to a safe and cleared area. No medical care will be given to persons in custody until they are searched for weapons.
C) Haz-Mat: Fire personnel will consult with police agencies to identify, contain, and decontaminate police scenes when necessary and safe.
SECTION 24 ASSISTANCE TO POLICE OPERATIONS (continued)
24-5 GENERAL RECOMMENTATIONS
24-5.1 Patient names, police locations, and any other sensitive information should be restricted to landline or cellular telephones.
24-5.2 The Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No. 1 will not provide uniforms, bunker gear, vehicles, or equipment to law enforcement agencies where the intent is to mislead a suspect into identifying a law officer as a firefighter.
24-5.3 Police and assault type calls function best with the minimum amount of attention. Fire personnel will shut down all warning devices one-quarter mile from the incident. This procedure is not intended to restrict personnel from protecting traffic or scene hazards with the use of warning devices.
24-5.4 Fire and medical emergencies require emergency pedestrian traffic at and around vehicle accidents. Police are encouraged to provide a minimum of one lane width protection on both sides of the incident. Should police be unavailable, it is the priority of the incident commander to provide scene safety through traffic direction. Fire personnel will make all efforts to expedite in-traffic operations so normal traffic flows can be restored promptly. Traffic jams present hazards to the public, creating additional injury accident conditions.
24-2 DETERMINATION OF INCIDENT TYPE
24-2.1 Responding fire officers will determine what type of incident they are assisting the police with. This can include safety and weapons status, safe staging areas, equipment requests, haz-mat potential, explosives or fire potential, and injuries.
24-3 STAGING / LIASON
24-3.1 Responding fire units to active police actions will rendezvous with police command in a safe area.
24-4 SPECIFIC INCIDENT TYPES
24-4.1 The following are guidelines to assist fire personnel with specific responses.
D) Equipment delivery: Any equipment that is requested by police will be delivered to a safe area and instructions on how to use the equipment properly will be given.
E) Medical services: Medical calls to active police actions will be to a safe and cleared area. No medical care will be given to persons in custody until they are searched for weapons.
F) Haz-Mat: Fire personnel will consult with police agencies to identify, contain, and decontaminate police scenes when necessary and safe.
SECTION 25 TWO IN TWO OUT RULE
25-1 SCOPE
25-1.1 This will establish a policy for which all Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 members will follow during all interior firefighting operations or when working in any atmosphere that poses an immediate danger to life or health. (IDLH) This policy will establish the two in two out rule.
25-2 PROCEDURE
25-2.1 The procedure outlined below will be used at all interior firefighting operations or any atmosphere that poses an immediate danger to life or health. (IDLH) The only deviation from this procedure would be for the need of immediate life saving rescue.
25-3 TRAINING
25-3.1 The following requirements are established for interior structural firefighting or operating in any dangerous atmosphere:
A) All structural firefighting personnel must be at least firefighter I by the State of Connecticut or have equivalent training and be approved by the chief.
B) Personnel shall have department training on SCBA use.
C) Personnel shall have an up to date physical on file.
D) Personnel shall have been fit tested.
E) Personnel shall be trained to the Hazardous Materials Operational level.
F) Personnel shall understand the department’s accountability procedure.
G) All personnel must be familiar with proper personal protection equipment (PPE) that must be worn at all times in the danger zone.
25-4 PROCEDURE
25-4.1 The rule states that an interior suppression crew must consist of two trained personnel fully suited with SCBA ready for entry, with a back up crew of two trained personnel suited with SCBA to serve as the rescue team.
25-4.2 The two in crew entering the interior or atmosphere must be suited properly with SCBA and have a minimum 1.75” suppression attack line. Before entry is made the two out team must be readied.
25-4.3 The two out crew’s primary function is for the rescue of the interior suppression crew. The team must be fully trained with one person at the entry point and the other person ready to enter. The person at the entry point must perform the accountability function, which could be abandoned to perform a rescue of the first entry team.
SECTION 25 TWO IN TWO OUT RULE (continued)
25-4 PROCEDURE (continued)
25-4.5 The out crew should not be mistaken for the back up crew.
25-4.6 There will always be a back up team for each interior crew that is in operation. It will be a minimum of two firefighters with full PPE with the same size suppression line or larger. Back up teams with suppression are not always necessary if no lines are in operation.
25-4.7 The only exception to the rule is when an immediate life saving rescue is needed to prevent a loss of life. Then the two out rule would be the deviation. This is for rescue only, not for standard search and rescue.
25-4.8 If a rescue is to be made, the outside team must notify the incident commander before entry is made.
25-4.9 If there are additional teams inside the structure or hazardous atmosphere there does not need to be an additional team for each two-person team. If a situation arises that further crews are needed then additional rescue teams must be provided.
SECTION 26 ACCOUNTABILTY SYSTEM
26-1 SCOPE
26-1.1 This policy is designed to standardize the department’s accountability system and assist in identifying personnel that have different levels of training for either fire suppression, rescue, or hazardous materials incidents. The policy will be followed by all department members who have been issued tags, which have different levels of training for their response to all incidents. These tags will be given to the on scene apparatus or to the person who has been assigned to the accountability function. This policy will be in effect for our district and if we respond mutual aid.
26-2 PROCEDURE
26-2.1 The procedure outlined below will be followed by all personnel. Any deviation from this policy should be limited and used at the discretion of the incident commander. The policy shall have three levels.
26-2.2 Level One: (use of first tag) Used during all incidents (with the exception of house calls, minor accidents, transfers etc.) All personnel arriving at the scene will report to the first due apparatus or other designated location and leave their tag. All vehicles are equipped with a large ring inside the cab. These rings will be attached to the vehicle with a spring clip. These rings will allow for quick gathering of all tags by the vehicle operator in the event of a level 3 call up.
26-2.3 Level two: (use of second tag) Implemented when accountability at incidents require point of entry such as structure fires, confined space rescue, elevated rescue and all hazardous materials incidents. The second tag is presented to a designated accountability officer (AO) at the entrance to the hazardous condition. This tag will be held by the AO until the presenter returns to that location to retrieve the tag. If the tag owner leaves the hazardous condition he/she shall proceed immediately to the initial entry point and retrieve the tag. Once the tag has been retrieved the firefighter may be directed to report to the rehabilitation area for medical evaluation by EMS. Air bottle changes will be done at the same time at the location. EMS may release the firefighter back to the incident commander for reassignment or EMS may suspend physical activity of the individual or transport them to the nearest medical facility if deemed necessary.
26-2.4 Level three: At any time during the incident the incident commander can order a “level three accountability” which requires all level one tags be collected and brought to the command post for personnel accountability logging.
SECTION 26 ACCOUNTABILTY SYSTEM (continued)
26-2 PROCEDURE (continued)
26-2.5 Each member will be issued two identification tags. The tags will be different colors that represent different levels of training.
A) White: Hazardous materials operational level only
B) Yellow: SCBA certified personnel only
C) Red: All non-SCBA and non-hazardous materials operational level.
D) Green: Both SCBA and hazardous materials operational level
E) Orange: Probationary members
26-2.6 Other colors may be used to identify support personnel with proper identification. (Town officials, press etc.)
26-2.7 All tags will be equipped with metal clips to allow the tags to be clipped to turnout coats.
26-2.8 All tags will be engraved with the members names.
26-2.9 Personnel that are not SCBA certified by the Willington Fire Dept. Inc. No.1 will not operate in areas that the atmosphere is, was, or may become unfit to sustain human life or cause the possibility of respiratory damage.
26-2.10 Identification tags will not be defaced, altered, or exchanged at any time. All personnel on the exterior shall have at least one tag affixed to their bunker coat at all times. Personnel without tags shall be considered unauthorized personnel and will be required to report to the incident commander. Personnel that are not SCBA certified shall operate in support mode only. Only personnel with hazardous materials certification may operate at such incidents. Any lost or damaged tags shall be reported to the Chief of the Department immediately for replacement.
TOWN OF WILLINGTON STREET NUMBERING SYSTEM
By following the order listed below any house can be easily found in the town provided the house number is known and displayed.
1. The Town Green is the center of the town.
2. The numbers begin on each road at the end of the road closer to the Town Green. Only two exceptions to this are River Road (Rt. 32) and Tolland Turnpike (Rt. 74). River Rd. begins at the Mansfield town line and runs north towards Stafford while Tolland Turnpike begins at the Tolland town line and runs east to the Ashford line.
3. Houses on the right side of the road are evenly numbered. Houses on the left are oddly numbered.
It should be noted that roads are numbered not the houses. There are gaps where numbers jump considerably on some roads where there are no houses close together. There are numbers to be assigned as new houses are built in the future.
The scale can be used to convert house numbers to miles easily. An example is Lyon Manor on River Rd. The number is 140, which means that it is 1.4 miles from the Mansfield line and is located on the right side of the road. If a number were 60, then it would be .6 miles in (from the end closest to the town green) and located on the right side of the road.
This applies for all roads except for Village St. in South Willington Village. The houses are too close together for this system.
Thomas Smith and Ned Beebe developed this system.