Orchard Park Fire Company Standard Operating Guidelines

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2 Orchard Park Fire Company TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS: PAGE 3 CHAPTER 1: OPERATIONS NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PAGE 6 RADIO PROCEDURE PAGE 7 MAYDAY PROCEDURE PAGE SB VEHICLE RESPONSE PAGE 9 PPE/UNIFORMS PAGE 11 SCBA PAGE 13 FIREFIGHTER RESCUE ESCAPE DEVICE PAGE 14A REPORTS PAGE 15 ENGINE COMPANY OPS PAGE 16 TRUCK COMPANY OPS PAGE 18 RESCUE COMPANY OPS PAGE 20 SPECIALTY TEAMS PAGE 22 FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM PAGE 23A INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER PAGE 24 EXTERIOR FIREFIGHTER PAGE 26 Chapter 1, Page 2

3 FIRE POLICE PAGE 28 CHAPTER 2: OFFICERS CHIEF PAGE 31 1STASST PAGE 33 2NDASST PAGE 35 SR FIRE CAPT PAGE 3] JRFIRECAPT PAGE39 RESCUE CAPT PAGE 41 FIRE LTS PAGE 43 RESCUELT PAGE45 SAFETY OFFICER PAGE 47 FIRE POLICE LT PAGE 49 FTO LT PAGE SOA ENGINEER PAGE 51 CHAPTER 3 RESPONSE ALARM OF FIRE PAGE 54 ALARM OF FIRE M/A PAGE 57 VEHICLE FIRE PAGE 60 MVA PAGE 62 MVA M/A PAGE 64 TECHNICAL RESCUE PAGE 66 Chapter 1, Page 2A

4 CHIMNEY FIRE PAGE 68 TRASH PAGE 70 DUMPSTER PAGE 72 CARBON MONOXIDE PAGE 74 DOWN POWER LINE PAGE 76 GRASS FIRE PAGE 78 HAZMAT PAGE 80 EMS PAGE 81A CHAPTER 4 MISC FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL MESSAGE PAGE 82 COOKS FOR DRILLS PAGE 83 PHYSICAL SCHEDULE PAGE 84 OFFICER CONTACT LIST PAGE 85 COMPANY SENIORITY LIST PAGE 86 OPFC PHONE LIST PAGE 88 OPFC LIST PAGE 89 OPFD FAST (RIT) MANUAL APPENDIX 1 OPFD ROPE RESCUE SOG s APPENDIX 2 OPFD ICE RESCUE SOP s APPENDIX 3 Chapter 1, Page 2B

5 Orchard Park Fire Company STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES DEFINITION STANDARD: ANY RULE, PRINCIPLE, OR MEASURE ESTABUSHED BY AUTHORITY. STANDARDS HAVE THE FORCE OF LAW WHEN THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY ADOPTED BY A JURISDICTION OR REFERENCED AS MANDATORY BY A REGULATION OF A GOVERNING BODY. OPERATION: AN AG OR INSTANCE, PROCESS, OR MANNER OF FUNCTIONING OR OPERATING. A PROCESS OF A PRACTICAL OR MECHANICAL NATURE IN SOME FORM OF WORK OR PRODUCTION. GUIDE: AN INSTRUMENT THAT PROVIDES DIRECTION OR GUIDING INFORMATION. DOES NOT HAVE THE FORCE OF LAW, BUT MAY BE CONSIDERED PART OF WHAT IS REASONABLE IN A CASE OF NEGLIGENCE WHEN DETERMINING THE STANDARD OF SERVICE. Chapter 1, Page 3

6 STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES: ENFORCED BY THE CHIEF SOG S WILL BE UPDATED BY SOG S WILL COINCIDE WITH SOG S WILL COINCIDE WITH THE CURRENT CHIEF WHEN NECESSARY. NATIONAL GUIDELINES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. ORCHARD PARK FIRE DISTRICT BYLAWS WHEN APPLICABLE. ORCHARD PARK FIRE COMPANY BYLAWS WHEN SOG S WILL COINCIDE WITH APPLICABLE. SOG S WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS AS PART OF THEIR EQUIPMENT. APPLICATION: STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED SPECIFICALLY AS WRI17EN UNLESS NOTIFIED BY INCIDENT COMMANDER OR OFFICER IN CHARGE OF ANY VARIATION. SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL BE MADE BY VERBAL COMMUNICATION VIA RADIO OR OTHER MEANS. chapter 1, Page 4

7 Orchard Park Fire Company OPERATIONS CHAPTER 1 Chapter 1, Page 5

8 p Orchard Park Fire Co~~ mpany NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) PURPOSE: THE ORCHARD PARK FIRE DISTRICT WILL USE THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) FOR ALL MAJOR EMERGENCYS FUNCTION: THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM IS A STANDARDIZED MANAGEMENT TOOL USED IN THE MITIGATION OF LARGE AND SMALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AS WELL AS PLANNED EVENTS. FEATURES: COMMON TERMINOLOGY MODULAR ORGANIZATION- DEVELOPS FROM THE TOP DOWN BASED ON SIZE AND COMPLEXITY OF INCIDENT. CREATES AN INCIDENT ACTION PLAN (lap). MANAGEMENT OF OBJECTIVES. ESTABLISHES A CHAIN OF COMMAND. UNIFIED COMMAND BETWEEN DIFFERENT AGENCIES. MANAGEABLE SPAN OF CONTROL. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND MANPOWER. INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT. INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS. TRANSFER OF COMMAND. ACCOUNTABILITY. DEPLOYMENT. PUBLIC INFORMATION. CONCLUSSION AND CLOSING OF AN INCIDENT. Chapter 1, Page 6

9 Orchard Park Fire Company RADIO PROCEDURE PURPOSE: TO DEFINE APPROPRIATE RADIO RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR FIREFIGHTERS. TASK: TO UNIFORMALIJY COMMUNICATE RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. Orchard Park Fire District 400MHZ Channel Assignments Description Orchard Park Fl this is a repeated channeland as a result can be heard from a great distance. The primary use of this channel shall be for, initial dispatch, initial call response acknowledgement (FIRE & EMS), on location update (FIRE & EMS), hospital destination and return to service. Other than these instances, Fl should then remain clear for Dispatch, Chief Officer or (OIC) Officer in Charge Updates only. Orchard Park (TAC) -Talk around Channel, same as Fl however not repeated. This should be utilized once on location of major calls by Command and or Officers in charge (OIC) (TAC) takes radio off of repeater. (TAC) can be used as the initial tactical channel and expanded per the (OIC). Orchard Park F2-should be used as the primary fire ground tactical operations channel including, interior/roof/ventilation or as deemed appropriate by the (OIC). monitor and communicate with operations via F2. (OIC) will whenever possible Orchard Park F3 is to be used as the EMS Channel during working structure fires, multiple unit response or general conversations such as EMS deployment communications, including response updates and coordination. The (OlC) should monitor this channel for status updates. Other than initial response EMS should utilize F3 as much as possible. Chapter 1, Page 7

10 Orchard Park F4-~5 to be used by Fire Police during working structure fires, motor vehicte accidents, road closures, or multiple unit response. Fire police shall remain off of Fl, TAC, F2 and F3 unless otherwise directed by the OIC or apparent life safety issue. The (OIC) will monitor this channel for status updates. DISPATCH - CHANNEL 1 FREQUENCY - INCIDENT COMMAND INFORMATION CALL AS DESCRIBED BY FIRE CONTROL. CALL IN STANDING BY. CALL IN RESPONDING WITH APPROPRIATE APPARATUS NUMBER. CALL IN WHEN ON LOCATION. INCIDENT COMMAND AND OFFICERS SHOULD LIMIT USE OF THIS CHANNEL WHENEVER POSSIBLE. EMERGENCY BROADCASTS - IF A MAYDAY IS GIVEN, RADIO SILENCE WILL BE MANDATORY. COMMUNICATION WITH DISPATCH TO REQUEST MORE RESOURCES. COMMUNICATION WITH DISPATCH TO REPORT PROGRESS. COMMUNICATION WITH DISPATCH TO LOG MILEAGE OR DOCUMENT ANY TRANSMISSIONS. WORKING - CHANNEL 2 AND/OR CHANNEL 3 FREQUENCY OPERATIONS COMMUNICATION WITH INCIDENT COMMAND. WORKING CHANNELS. ASSIGNMENTS AND ORDERS FROM INCIDENT COMMAND. SAFETY CHANNELS - TO REPORT ANY UNSAFE CONDITIONS. IF A MAYDAY IS GIVEN, RADIO SILENCE WILL BE MANDATORY. Chapter 1, Page 8

11 FIRE POLICE - CHANNEL 4 FREQUENCY SCENE SAFETY COMMUNICATION WITH INCIDENT COMMAND. WORKING CHANNEL TO CONTROL TRAFFIC. FIRE POLICE SHOULD ASK INCIDENT COMMAND TO SWITCH TO FIRE POLICE FREQUENCY WHEN COMMUNICATION IS NECESSARY. PROPER COMMANDS AND LANGUAGE CONTACT DISPATCH AND IDENTIFY YOURSELF, WAIT FOR A RESPONSE AND THEN CONTINUE WITH YOUR MESSAGE. COMMUNICATE WITH COMMON AND CLEAR WORDS. NO1OCODES. ORDER OF COMMUNICATION WHO YOU ARE CALLING, FOLLOWED BY WHO YOU ARE, FOLLOWED BY MESSAGE. (EXAMPLE Op -9, Op -i, WE ARE ON LOCATION,) RECEIVING MESSAGES RESPOND WITH YOUR CALL SIGN, COPIES, AND REPEAT MESSAGE WHEN NECESSARY. BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. Chapter 1, Page 8A

12 e. Retreat to an area of safety f. Horizontal positioning maximize the audible affects of the PASS device, try not to trap the pass device between your body and the floor or wall g. Flashlight/tapping position flashlight toward the ceiling and/or continue rotating the beam side to side, create tapping noises by hitting a tool against wall, floor or hard surface. COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Acknowledge the MAYDAY transmission b. Record the LUNAR information as provided c. Announce MAYDAY on the fire ground channel and advise all units to maintain radio silence d. Advise Orchard Park Fire Control of the MAYDAY request additional resources if needed. Advise all units on the incident to switch to Fire Ground Channel 3. Only mission essential units should remain on the MAYDAY channel; Command, RIT, and other advised by the incident Commander. e. Deploy the RITto given or last known location. f. Evacuate building if conditions warrant (see h). g. Conduct a PAR on the new Fire Ground Channel 3. h. Do not abandon firefighting positions if crews are not in jeopardy and they must not freelance to rescue others. Control of the fire is critical to firefighter survival and rescue. i. Request additional resources as needed/required: -Special/tactical rescue teams -EMS resources PAGE SB

13 3 Orchard Park Fire Company MAYDAY EMERGENCY FUNCTION: A procedure to be used when calling for assistance, and notify all personnel on the emergency scene, that a trapped or distressed firefighter (s) situation exists. PROCEDURE: FIREFIGHTER RESPONSIBILITIES: ~Th Transmit over fire ground channel; MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Firefighter must be prepared to provide the following information to the Incident Commander (LUNAR) a. Location or last known (i.e., floor/basement/wing) b. Unit number (i.e., Engine Orchard Park 1) c. Name (s) (i.e., F/F 1078) d. Assignment (given by command)(i.e., checking for extension) e. Resources needed (i.e., ceiling fell, need manpower) i.e., Firefighter: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is firefighter John Jones 1078 with Orchard Park 1. I have fallen through thefloor into the basement and I can t find the way out, I am not trapped but I think my leg is broken. I am running low on air. Tactical recommendations for distressed firefighter (s): a. Activate PASS alarm b. Crews shall remain intact c. Search for an Exit d. Attempt to follow a hose/life line to safety PAGE 8A

14 Orchard Park Fire Company VEHICLE RESPONSE PURPOSE: TO DEFINE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR FIREFIGHTERS. TASK: TO RESPOND SAFELY TO ALL INCIDENTS. VEHICLE FIRE COMPANY APPARATUS ALL VEHICLES WILL BE DRIVEN WITH DUE REGARD. WHEN REPONDING IN EMERGENCY MODE (LIGHTS AND SIRENS), ALL VEHICLES WILL COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT RED LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS UNTIL ALL TRAFFIC IS CLEAR. ALL PERSONNEL WILL BE SEATBELTED WHILE APPARATUS IS IN MOTION. EMERGENCY LIGHTS SHALL BE LEFT ON AFTER ARRIVING ON LOCATION UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY INCIDENT COMMAND. NON DISTRICT PERSONNEL ARE PROHIBITED FROM RIDING ON APPARATUS UNLESS DIRECTED BY INCIDENT COMMANDER. IF NEED BE, APPARATUS WILL BE ADVISED TO RESPOND IN A COLD MODE (NO LIGHTS OR SIRENS) BY INCIDENT COMMAND OR WHEN APPROPRIATE PER SOG S. ALL VEHICLES SHOULD PARK ON SAME SIDE OF ROAD UNLESS DIRECTED OTHERWISE. Chapter 1, Page 9

15 FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN EXITING APPARATUS ON ROADSIDES. ANSI VESTS SHOULD BE WORN ON ALL ROAD INCIDENTS UNLESS IT BECOMES A HAZARD TO DO SO. ALL DISTRICT APPARATUS WILL HAVE A BACKUP SPOTTER WHEN BACKING VEHICLE. IF NO SPOTTER IS AVAILABLE, DRIVER MUST EXIT VEHICLE AND PREFORM A 360 TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE HAZARDS OR SAFETY ISSUES. PERSONAL VEHICLES- FIREFIGHTERS DRIVING PERSONAL VEHICLES ENROUTE TO CALLS SHOULD RESPOND TO APPROPRIATE STATION TO APPROPRIATLY CREW APPARATUS. FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD OBAY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS WHILE RESPONDING. USE OF A BLUE LIGHT IS CONSIDERED A CORTESY ONLY. IT GIVES YOU NO MORE RIGHTS THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. AT NO TIME SHOULD A PERSONAL VEHICLE RESPOND TO OR STOP ON THE ROUTE 219 EXPRESSWAY. (EXCEPTION- CHIEFS VEHICLES) IF A FIREFIGHTER ARRIVES ON LOCATION OF A CALL AS A PASSERBY OR IN PROXIMITY OF A CALL, THEY SHOULD SAFELY MITIGATE WHAT THEY CAN UNTIL OTHER UNITS ARRIVE. AT THATTIMETHEY SHOULD RESPOND TO THE HALL OR DON APPROPRIATE P.P.E.. FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD ONLY STOP IF THEY WILL BE ARRIVING FIRST ON A SCENE, OR CAN HELP MITIGATE AN EMERGENCY WITH THEIR PRESSENCE. Chapter 1, Page 10

16 Orchard Park Fire Company PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) PURPOSE: TO DEFINE THE PROCEDURES FOR USE OF P.P.E. FIREFIGHTING GEAR: BUNKER GEAR USE OF HELMET, NOMEX HOOD, COAT, PANTS, BOOTS, GLOVES, AND SCBA WILL BE USED DURING ALL FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY INCIDENT COMMANDER. USE OF HELMET, COAT, PANTS, GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION WILL BE USED IN ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS OTHER THAN FIRE, UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED BY THE INCIDENT COMMANDER. ANSI REFLECTIVE VEST WILL BE WORN IN ALL SITUATIONS WHERE WORK IS PREFORMED ON OR NEAR ROADWAYS UNLESS VEST BECOMES A PERSONAL HAZARD. ALL GEAR WILL BE INSPECTED AT THE 1ST FIRE DRILL OF THE YEAR. WORK DUTY UNIFORM: BDU s (CLASS B UNIFORM) BDU s MAY BE USED IN PLACE OF FIREFIGHTING GEAR IN SUCH CASES AS TECHNICAL RESCUES, ROPE RESCUE, CONFINED SPACE RESCUE, AND TRAINING SCENARIOS WHERE APPROPRIATE. USE OF HELMET, GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND PROPER BOOTS WILL BE USED WITH BDU s DURING THIS TYPE OF WORK. Chapter 1, Page 11

17 AT ALL TIMES THE INCIDENT COMMANDER HAS THE RIGHTTO ENFORCE WHAT PROTECTIVE GEAR SHALL BE WORN. ANSI REFLECTIVE VEST WILL BE WORN IN ALL SITUATIONS WHERE WORK IS PREFORMED ON OR NEAR ROADWAYS UNLESS VEST BECOMES A PERSONAL HAZARD. BDU s WILL BE WORN FOR ALL STANDBYS, PUBLIC APPEARENCES, FIRE PREVENTION DUTIES, OR ANY TIME THE INCIDENT COMMANDER DEEMS NECESSARY. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT FIREFIGHTERS WEAR BDU s WHILE ATTENDING TRAINING CLASSES. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT FIREFIGHTERS WEAR BDU s WHILE ATTENDING DRILLS. BDU s WILL BE INSPECTED AT 1ST FIRE DRILL OF THE YEAR. FULL DRESS UNIFORM: PARADE UNIFORM (CLASS A) FIREFIGHTERS UNIFORM CONSISTS OF NAVY DRESS COAT AND PANTS, WHITE COLLARED SHIRT, NAVY BLUE TIE, WHITE GLOVES, DRESS HAT, NAVY SOCKS, AND DRESS SHOES POLISHED. CHIEF OFFICERS UNIFORM SAME AS FIREFIGHTERS EXCEPT WITH GOLD TRIM ON HAT AND COAT. TO BE WORN DURING ALL PARADES. TO BE WORN TO FIREFIGHTER FUNERALS OR MEMORIAL SERVICES. TO BE WORN BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OR PRESIDENT FOR ANY OCCASION DEEMED NECESSARY. Chapter 1, Page 12

18 Orchard Park Fire Company SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PURPOSE: TO DEFINE THE PROCEDURES FOR USE OF S.C.B.A. s TRAINING STANDARDS: ALL SCBA QUALIFIED FIREFIGHTERS MUST PASS A QUARTERLY STANDARDS TEST. FIREFIGHTERS MUST BE AWARE OF ALL PARTS OF SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. FIREFIGHTERS WILL BE AWARE OF PROPER MAINTENANCE OF SCBA s NO FACIAL HAIR TOUCHING THE SEAL OF THE MASK WILL BE PERMITTED DURING USE OF SC BA s. FIT TESTING WILL BE DONE DURING ANNUAL DISTRICT PHYSICALS. PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEMS (PASS) ARE INTEGRATED AND MUST BE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION BEFORE USE OF SCBA IS PERMITTED. IF CORRECTIVE LENSES ARE USED, THEY MUST BE WORN IN THE MANUFACTURERS APPROVED KIT IN SUCK A MANNER ASTO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE MASK SEAL ALL REFILLING OF SCBA TANKS MUST BE DONE BY TRAINED PERSONNEL. chapter 1, Page 13

19 OPPERATING STANDARDS: FIREFIGHTERS WILL WEAR AND USE SCBA IN ALL OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES WHERE LEVELS OF OXYGEN ARE SUSPECT. IN THE PRESENCE OF ANY IRRATATING, NOXIOUS OR TOXIC CHEMICALS, GASES, VAPORS, FUMES, OR SMOKE. IN ANY ATMOSPHERE DETERMINED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING HAZARDOUS. ALL FIRE OVERHAUL SITUATIONS UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE BY INCIDENT COMMAND. ALWAYS AS A TEAM OF A MINIMUM OF 2 FIREFIGHTERS. ALWAYS MAINTAINING VOICE, VISUAL, OR PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THEIR PARTNERS. ALL FIREFIGHTERS ENTERING A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT MUST MONITOR THEIR REMAINING AIR SUPPLY CAREFULLY. THEY MUST LEAVE THE HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT WHILE EACH TEAM MEMBER HAS SUFFICIENT SUPPLY TO REACH A SAFE AREA. TEAM MEMBERS WHO ENTER A HAZARDOUS AREA TOGETHER, MUST ALSO LEAVE THE HAZARDOUS AREA TOGETHER. (2 IN, 2 OUT) ALL SCBA s MUST BE CLEANED AND HAVE FULLTANK BEFORE PUTtING BACK IN SERVICE. BEFORE ANY USE OF SCBA BY A FIREFIGHTER IN ANY EMERGENCY, SAID FIREFIGHTER MUST HAVE COMPLETED NYS FIREFIGHTER 1, PROVED KNOWLEDGE OF SCBA AND BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF Chapter 1, Page 14

20 Orchard Park Fire Company FIREFIGHTER SELF-RESCUE SCBA INTEGRATED ESCAPE DEVICE PURPOSE: TO DEFINE THE PROCEDURES FOR USE OF FIREFIGHTER RESCUE AND ESCAPE DEVICE (F.R.E.D.) ESTABLISHESTHE POLICYAND PROCEDURES REGARDINGTHE USE OFTHE F.R.E.D. SYSTEM. DEFINE THE DEPARTMENTAND SCBA QUALIFIED MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITY IN THE USE AND TRAINING OR THE F.R.E.D. SYSTEM. DEFINE THE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE F.R.E.D. SYSTEM AND ITS COMPONENTS. EFFECTIVE AS OF 2/15/2010. POLICY STANDARDS: IN THE EVENT AN INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER BECOMES TRAPPED BYAN UNCONTROLLED EMERGENCY SITUATION SUCH AS A RAPID FIRE ADVANCE; THE USE OF THE F.R.E.D. SYSTEM SHOULD ENABLE THE FIREFIGHTER TO USE A NON CONVENTIONAL OPENING SUCH AS A WINDOW TO ESCAPE THE EMERGENCY. IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL INTERIOR FIREFIGHTERS OPERATING IN THE STRUCTURE WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A F.R.E.D. IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL INTERIOR FIREFIGHTERS WILL BE TRAINED BY A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. BASED ON THE FD RISK ASSESSMENT, THE MAXIMUM ELEVATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE 10 STORIES OR LESS. THE F.R.E.D. SYSTEM WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: 50 FEEETOF ESCAPE WEBBING ESCAPE CARABINER ANCHORING DEVICE MANUAL LOWERING DEVICE Chapter 1, Page 14A

21 ALL COMPONENTS WILL MEET NFPA 1983 STANDARD ON LIFE SAFETY ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES 2006 EDITION. THE F.R.E.D. WILL BE PART OF THE SCBA HARNESS SYSTEM. IN THE EVENT THE F.R.E.D. IS DEPLOYED AND USED IN AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY THE F.R.E.D. WILL IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE, THE ROPE REPLACED, AND THE SYSTEM INSPECTED. IF A FIREFIGHTER DETERMINES IT IS NECESSARY TO EVACUATE A STRUCTURE AT AN ELEVATION HIGHER THAN THE FIRST FLOOR OF A STRUCTURE USING THE F.R.E.D., THE FIREFIGHTER WILL DECLARE A MAYDAY INFORMING THE IC OF THEIR SITUATION. THE FIREFIGHTER WILL LOWER THEMSELVES IN A CONTROLLED MANNER USING THE F.R.E.D. TO: THE GROUND IF ENOUGH ROPE IS AVAILABLE A LOWER FLOOR, SAFE FROM DANGER, TO BE PULLED IN BY FAST TEAM (RESCUERS) A SAFE POSITION AND STAND-BY TO BE RESCUED BY A LADDER OR AERIAL DEVICE. INCIDENT COMMAND OR FAST COMMAND WILL COMMUNICATE THE TYPE OF RESCUE THAT WILL BE ATTEMPTED TO THE FIREFIGHTER NEEDING RESCUE. IC WILL DECLARE THE END TO THE MAYDAY SITUATION. TESTING AND MAINTAINENCE: ALL F.R.E.D. COMPONENTS WILL MEET NFPA 1983 STANDARD ON LIFE SAFETY ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES 2006 EDITION, AND 12NYCRR TRAINING DEVICES WILL BE STORED IN A LOCKED AREA UNTIL NEEDED FOR TRAINING. TRAINING UNITS WILL BE INSPECTED BEFORE EACH USE. A SAFETY BELAY LINE AND APPROVED HARNESS WILL BE USED WHEN TRAINING; A SECURE ANCHOR POINT WILL BE USED. THE SAFETY BELAY LINE WILL NOT BE HOOKED TO THE SCBA HARNESS. THE F.R.E.D. WILL BE INSPECTED MONTHLY AND ANNUALLY. BEFORE ANY USE OF SCBA BY A FIREFIGHTER IN ANY EMERGENCY, SAID FIREFIGHTER MUST HAVE COMPLETED NYS FIREFIGHTER 1, PROVED KNOWLEDGE OF SCBA AND BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF. Chapter 1, Page 148

22 RESPONSIBILITY: CHIEF OFFICERS AND COMPANY OFFICERS HAVE THE JOINT RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL PERSONNEL ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SOC. CHIEF OFFICERS AND COMPANY OFFICERS HAVE THE JOINT RESPONSIBILITY TO ENDURE ALL TRAINING AND REGULATIONS ARE DOCUMENED. ANY INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER NOT COMPETENT TO USE THE F.R.E.D. WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE INTERIOR LIST AND BE PLACED ON THE EXTERIOR LIST. ANY FIREFIGHTER REFUSING TO COMPLY WITH THIS SOC WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER LIST AND RECLASSIFIED TO EXTERIOR STATUS. Chapter 1, Page 14C

23 Orchard Park Fire Company REPORT WRITING RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURES FUNCTION: To designate the assignment of properly completing a report at the conclusion of an emergency response or other incident. POLICY: The required incident reports shall be completed as detailed below. It is expected that all reports will be completed at the conclusion of a call or whenever practical thereafter. It is the responsibility of the officer in charge to make sure the report is completed properly, or to delegate said responsibility to a junior officer or firefighter/emt. If for any reason a report cannot be properly completed, an officer shall be notified. A chief officer may approve any exceptions to this policy in advance. PROCEDURE: EMS Response: The ambulance crew and District EMS will be responsible for completing the required reports. ADD AflENDANCE AND RUN SHEET Motor Vehicle Accidents: The ambulance crew and District EMS will be responsible for completing the required EMS report. The engine or rescue company officer is responsible for completing the proper fire/rescue report Fires (non-structural), smoke/odor investigations, activated fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, hazardous materials incidents, technical or specialty rescue incidents, and any other unclassified type calls: The officer or most senior firefighter on the apparatus is responsible for completing the appropriate report If no apparatus responds to the scene, the officer on scene will be responsible for completing the appropriate report Fires (structural) - The incident commander is responsible for completing the appropriate report chapter 1, Page 15

24 Orchard Park Fire Company ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS PURPOSE: TO DEFINE ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS FOR CREWS RESPONDING ON ORCHARDS PA~~ 1,2, AND 3. TkSK~ TO RESPOND TO ALL INCIDENTS WITH PROPERLY TRAINED AND CERTJFJEP WORKJNG CREW, UNLESS SPECIFIED BY JNCJDENT COMMANDER JOB ENGINE DRIVER - DRIVES ENGINE TO SCENE, ENSURING WARNING DEVICES ARE ON AND DRIVES WITH DUE REGARD. UPON ARRIVAL DRIVER BECOMES PUMP OPERATOR. MUST HAVE EVOC AND PUMP CERTIFICATIONS. ENGINE OFFICER- MUST BE A HIGHEST RANKING OFFICER OR MOST SENIOR MEMBER OF CREW DELEGATES ASSIGNMENTS TO ENGINE CREW. MUST BE S.C.B.A. AND INTERIOR CERTIFIED. WILL CONTACT DISPATCH WHEN ENROUTE AND INCIDENT COMMANDER UPON ARRIVAL FOR ASSIGNMENT. ENGINE CREW- MUST BE SCBA AND INTERIOR CERTIFIED AND BE AWARE OF SEAT ASSIGNMENTS. (EXCEPT FOR HYDRANT OPERATOR CAN BE NON-INTERIOR) SEAT3 = S.C.B.A. ATTACK LINE (NOZZLE) FLASH LIGHT- HALLIGAN SEAT4 = S.C.B.A. ATTACK LINE (OFFICER) RADIO FLASH LIGHT AXE SEAT 5= S.C.B.A. FLASH LIGHT HAND TOOL- HOZE MANAGEMENT SEATS HYDRANT OPERATOR RADIO FLASH LIGHT HYDRANT BAG Chapter 1, Page 16

25 PRIORITIES: f1 DUE ENGINE SEAT BELTS ARE MANDATORY WHEN APPARATUS IS MOVING- NO EXCEPTIONS, THE CREW OFFICER HAS THE RIGHT TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL ALL CREW IS SEATBELTED. SIZE UP AND SCENE SAFETYUPON ARRIVAL LIFE HAZARDS EXPOSURE PROTECTION FIRE SUPPRESSION HYDRANT LOCATION INFORMATION 2ND DUE ENGINE SEAT BELTS ARE MANDATORY WHEN APPARATUS IS MOVING- NO EXCEPTIONS, THE CREW OFFICER HAS THE RIGHT TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL ALL CREW IS SEATBELTED. STAGE AND CHECK WITH IC FOR ASSIGNMENT. SIZE UP AND SCENE SAFETY UPON ARRIVAL LIFE HAZARDS WATERSUPPLY BACKUP! FIRE SUPPRESSION 3RD OR MORE DUE ENGINES SEAT BELTS ARE MANDATORY WHEN APPARATUS IS MOVING- NO EXCEPTIONS, THE CREW OFFICER HAS THE RIGHT TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL ALL CREW IS SEATBELTED. SIZE UP AND SCENE SAFETY UPON ARRIVAL. LIFE HAZARDS STAGE AND CHECK WITH INCIDENT COMMAND FOR ASSIGNMENTS. Chapter 1, Page 17

26 Orchard Park Fire Company TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS PURPOSE: TO DEFINE TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS FOR CREWS REaPO.N.mNG ON O~RCBARD..PARK TO\.ER 6 TASK: TO RESPOND TO ALL INCIDENTS WITH PROPERLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED WORKING CREW. lob OP#6 - AERIAL (TRUCK COMPANY) DRIVER OPERATES VEHICLE TO SCENE, ENSURING WARNING DEVICES ARE ON AND DRIVES WITH DUE REGARD. MUST HAVE EVOC, PUMP AND AREAL CERTIFICATIONS. OFFICER HIGHEST RANKING OFFICER OR MOST SENIOR MEMBER DELEGATES ASSIGNMENTS TO TRUCK CREW. MUST HAVE EVOC, PUMP, S.C.B.A., INTERIOR AND AERIAL CERTIFICATIONS. WILL CONTACT DISPATCH WHEN ENROUTE AND INCIDENT COMMANDER UPON ARRIVAL FOR ASSIGNMENT. Chapter 1, Page 18

27 TRUCK CREW - MUST BE S.C.B.A., INTERIOR AND TRUCK COMPANY CERTIFICATIONS AND BE AWARE OF SEAT ASSIGNMENTS. MAY BE ASSIGNED TO TURNTABLE OPERATIONS. PRIORITIES: TRUCK CREW SEAT 3 = S.C.B.A. RADiO FLASH LIGHT.HALL1GAN SEAT 4 = S.C.B.A. FLASH LIGHT AXE POWER SAWS SEATS = S.C.B.A. RADIO FLASH LIGHT AXE- ROOF LADDER SEAT 6 = S.C.B.A. FLASH LIGHT PIKE POLE HOOK- WATER CAN SEAT BELTS ARE MANDATORY WHEN APPARATUS IS MOVING- NO EXCEPTIONS, THE CREW OFFICER HAS THE RIGHT TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTILML CREW IS SEATBELTED. SIZE UP AND SCENE SAFETY UPON ARRIVAL. LIFE HAZARDS. SEARCH AND RESCUE. VENTILATION- HORIZONTAL, REMOVE WINDOWS AND OPEN DOORS WHERE APPROPRIATE. VENTILATION- VERTICAL, OPEN ROOF OR VENTS WHERE APPROPRIATE. ROOF LADDERS WILL BE USED BY ALL CREWS WORKING ON STRUCTURES. SET UP GROUND LADDERS TO BUILDING. SET UP AND OPERATE WATER TOWER. POSISTION POSITIVE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT TO BUILDING. FORCIBLE ENTRY. Chapter :i, Page 19

28 Orchard Park Fire Company RESCUE COMPANY OPERATIONS PURPOSE: TO DEFINE RESCUE COMPANY OPERATIONS FOR CREWS RESPONDING ON ORCHARD PARKIIEAVY RESCUE 7 TASK: TO RESPOND TO ALL INCIDENTS WITH PROPERLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED WORKING CREW. JOB OP#7 HEAVY RESCUE (RESCUE COMPANY) DRIVER OPERATES VEHICLE TO SCENE, ENSURING WARNING DEVICES ARE ON AND DRIVES WITH DUE REGARD. MUST HAVE EVOC, AND CERTIFIED ON OP#7. PARKS VEHICLE IN BLOCKING MODE WHEN NECCESARY. SETS UP VEHICLE FOR OPERATIONS. OFFICER HIGHEST RANKING OFFICER OR MOST SENIOR MEMBER DELEGATES ASSIGNMENTS TO RESCUE CREW. MUST HAVE TECHNICAL RESCUE CERTIFICATIONS. WILL CONTACT DISPATCH WHEN ENROUTE AND INCIDENT COMMANDER UPON ARRIVAL FOR ASSIGNMENT. CREW -HEAVY RESCUE CREW PREPARES FOR TECHNICAL RESCUE OPERATIONS. DISCUSSES WITH ON BOARD OFFICER THE ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE ARRIVING ON LOCATION. CREW WILL HAVE WORKING~KNOWLEDGEOF SPECLALW-EQULPMENT SUCH-AS:HURST TOOL, STRUTS, AIRBAGS, CUffING TOOLS, TORCHES, JACKS, CRIBBING, Ecr. Chapter 1, Page 20

29 CREW WILL HAVE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF ROPE RESCUE OPERATIONS WHEN APPROPRIATE. CREW WILL HAVE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF ICE WATER RESCUE WHEN APPROPRIATE. CREW WILL WORK UNDER THEIR CAPABILITIES OF EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING. PRIORITIES: RESCUE COMPANY SEAT BE1.TS ARE MANDATORYWHEN APPARATUSIS MOVING- NOEXCEPTIONS,THE CREW OFFICER HAS THE RIGHT TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL ALL CREW IS SEATBELTED. SIZE UP AND SCENE SAFETY UPON ARRIVAL LIFE HAZARDS. SEARCH AND RESCUE. EXTRICATION AND REMOVAL OF VICTIMS FROM HAZARDS. STABILIZATION OF HAZARDS. SET UP AND OPERATE ROPE SYSTEMS. AUTO EXTRICATION HAZARDS AND MITIGATION. LOCK OUT / TAG OUT AU. POSSIBLE HAZARDS. FORCIBLE ENTRY. Chapter 1, Page 21

30 Orchard Park Fire Company SPECIALTY TEAMS TITLE: TO DEFINE THE DISTRICT SPECIALTY TEAMS. FUNCTION: DISTRICT ROPE RESCUE TEAM, DISTRICT RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM, AND DISTRICT ICE WATER RESCUE TEAM. THESE SPECIALTY DISTRICT TEAMS EACH HAVE THERE OWN SET OF SOG S. (COPIES ENCLOSED) JOB: THE TEAM MEMBERS OF EACH OF THESE TEAMS WILL BE RESPONDING APPROPRIATLY. THEY ARE SPECIALIZED IN THEIR TRAINING, AND ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO WILL BE FUNCTIONING AT THESE CALLS IN AN OPERATIONAL MODE. REPORTS TO: IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OF ANY OF THESE TEAMS AND A CAI.L IS ACC11VATED, PLEASE RESPOND TO YOUR APPROPRIATE STATION AND STAND BY FOR FURTHER ASSIGNMENT. USE OF MANPOWER MAY BE NECESSARY, AND YOU WILL BE DIRECTED BY THE COMMAND STAFF. chapter 1, Page 22

31 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ROPE RESCUE TEAM- TEAM MEMBERS ARE VERSED IN TECHNICAL ROPE RESCUE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES. USED TO RETRIEVE VICTIMS WHO ARE ABOVE OR BELOW GRADE WHO ARE INJURED OR NOT ABLE TO MOVE ON THERE OWN. ALSO USED FOR CONFINED SPACE EMERGENCYS. ICE WATER RESCUE TEAM- TEAM MEMBERS ARE TRAINED IN THE SAFE REMOVAL AND RECOVERY OF VICTIMS WHO HAVE FALLING THROUGH ICE OR INTO WATER. R.I.T. (RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM OR F.A.S.T.)- TEAM MEMBERS ARE TRAINED IN THE RESCUE OF FIRE PERSONNEL WHO BECOME TRAPPED OR DISORIENTATED IN A STRUCTURE FIRE. chapter 1, Page 23

32 Orchard Park Fire Company FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM TASK: TO DEFINE PROGRAM CREATED TO INTRODUCE NEW MEMBERS TO THE OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT, AND STANDARDS OF THE ORCHARD PARK FIRE COMPANY AND THE ORCHARD PARK FIRE DISTRICT. OUTLINE: The field training program is meant to familiarize new (probationary) members with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and effectively respond to fire, rescue, and EMS calls within the Orchard Park Fire District. Afirefightershall be appointed by the Fire Chief of the Orchard Park Fire Company to oversee the field training program. This firefighter will assign each probationary member a Field Training Officer who will guide that probationary member through the field training program. The firefighter assigned to oversee the field training program shall report directly to the First Assistant Fire Chief, and shall carry the rank equivalent to a truck lieutenant. The Field Training Officer shall oversee their assigned member and will be that members contact point, utilizing the chain of command for any problems! issues. The probationary member and their assigned FTO shall give regular updates on the progress of the program to the officer in charge of the field training program, who will then update the First Assistant Fire Chief in charge of training. The field training program will be conducted until the Field Training Officer believes the probationary member is knowledgeable and competent enough to safely and effectively respond to calls within The Orchard Park Fire District. At that time, the probationary member, their assigned FTO, the officer in charge of the field training program, and the First Assistant Fire Chief will meet to discuss the completion of the field training program and the future opportunities for the probationary firefighter. Chapter 1, Page 23A

33 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: FIREFIGHTER - INTERIOR FUNCTION: Performs under direction of the Chief, and all officers to execute fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the Standard Operating Guidelines, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NI S Department of Health. JOB: Firefighter REPORTS TO: All Senior Officers PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duty of all firefighters to follow SOG s of fire company. Must follow officer s orders at emergency incidents or training drills, unless concerned for personal safety. Chapter 1, Page 24

34 Must complete fire or EMS reports to standards. Shall make sure all apparatus and equipment are properly back in service after each call. lob pnenepuisit~mpj!~quirements: Firefighter I (including ground ladders, SCBA, and live fire training) EVOC Ics100 ICS 700 NYS Pump Operator NYS Safety and Survival NYSEMT Chapter 1, Page 25

35 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: FIREFIGHTER - EXTERIOR FUNCTION: Performs under direction of the Chief, and all officers to execute fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the Standard Operating Guidelines, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. JOB: Firefighter ORTS TO: All Senior Officers PRINCIPAL DUTWS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duty of all firefighters to follow SOG s of fire company. Must follow officer s orders at emergency incidents or training drills, unless concerned for personal safety. chapter 1, Page 26

36 Exterior work only, may be SCBA qualified for exterior fires. ie: trash, dumpster, ect. Must complete fire or EMS reports to standards. Shall make sure all apparatus and equipment are properly back in service after each call. Shall maintain all personal protective gear in good condition, or report damaged gear to captains. lob PREREqUISITES AND REqUIREMENTS: Firefighter I (including ground ladders and SCBA) EVOC ICS 100 ICS700 NYS Pump Operator NYS EMT NYS Scene Support Chapter 1, Page 27

37 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: FIRE POLICE CALL SIGN: FIRE POLICE - (Company #) FUNCTION: Performs under direction of the Chief, and all officers to execute scene safety at all incidents according to the, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. JOB: Maintain safety on roadways or incident scene REPORTS TO: All Senior Officers! Fire Police Lieutenant, and Orchard Park Police Department Chapter 1, Page 28

38 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duty of all fire police to follow SOG s of fire company. Shall be allowed to report to scene in personal vehicle. Shall not make patient contact on EMS calls unless having a valid EMT card. Shall establish scene safety of all traffic. Shall establish a safe perimeter at all incidents. Once on scene, shall perform duties of fire police unless directed by superior officer to assume any other role at incident. If responding on apparatus, firefighter must remain in the role of firefighter unless directed by superior officer to assume fire police duties. Must follow officer s orders at emergency incidents or training drills, unless concerned for personal safety. Shall make sure all apparatus and equipment have safely left the scene before leaving their post, or until released by incident commander. Must maintain all personal protective gear issued as fire police. Will operate on designated radio frequency channel 4 unless asked by officer to do otherwise. Not allowed to respond onto Route 219 Expressway emergencies, but are encouraged to park vehicles at entrance ramps and board incoming apparatus. May also report to respective station to respond on appropriate engine. (OP -2 or OP -3) When responding to incidents, park personal vehicle beyond emergency scene, leaving room for apparatus and officers. lob PREREOUISITES AND REOUIREMENTS: All qualifications of Firefighter NYS Fire Police Highway Safety Chapter 1, Page 29

39 Orchard Park Fire Company OFFICERS CHAPTER 2 chapter 2, Page 30

40 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: CHIEF CALL SIGN: OP-9 FUNCTION: INCIDENT COMMANDER Performs under general direction to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the standard Operating Guidelines, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York state Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: All Officers, Firefighters and Explorers. REPORTS TO: Orchard Park District Chief PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESpONSIBILITIES: Assigned, drives, and maintains Chiefs vehicle~ Responds to fire and emergency calls, evaluates situations, and mitigates. Commands fire defense during fires and directs firefighting efforts. commands or delegates all emergency situations and rescues. chapter 2, Page 31

41 Recommends and enforces firematic appointments, suspensions, and disciplinary actions. Reviews, recommends, and evaluates drills, training, and safety issues. Finalizes small equipment budget and oversees Chiefs budget. Oversees files of firefighter personnel records, including calls, drills, meetings, and training. Ensures department maintains acceptable incident reporting for fire and EMS. Submit report of all fire and emergency calls at the fire company monthly meetings. Reports information or assigns a Public Information Officer to communicate to the media or public. Organizes planned and unplanned standbys with properly trained staff. Controls final decision making for all fire related company issues. Designates proper attire for firematic functions. Updates annually. Will attend all Commissioner meetings or work sessions, or delegate another officer in his place. JOB PREREQUI5ITES AND flqu E All qualifications of 1~ Assistant Chief All District requirments Must have served as an Assistant Chief of the company for at least 1 year or as a Captain for at least 3 years Chapter 2, Page 32

42 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF CALL SIGN: OP-9-1 FUNCTION: TRAINING CHIEF & OPERATIONS OFFICER Performs under direction of the Chief to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the Standard Operating Guidelines, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: Officers, Firefighters, and Explorers. REPORTS TO: Orchard Park Chief PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates all drills and training for company personnel. Responds to fire and emergency calls, evaluates situations, and mitigates. Assists Incident Commander during fires and directs firefighting attack efforts. Chapter 2, Page 33

43 Commands or delegates all emergency situations and rescues in the absence of the Chief. Recommends to Chief any suspensions and disciplinary actions, or mitigates in Chiefs absence. Maintains fire personnel records and training files. Oversees company FTO program. Preplanning fire attacks and operational procedures. Conducts equipment inventory and maintains equipment to department standards. Assists Chief in maintaining acceptable incident reporting for fire and EMS. Submits report of all fire and emergency calls at the fire company monthly meetings in the absence of Chief. Reports information or assigns a Public Information Officer to communicate to the media or public. Assists Chief in updating annually. Controls final decision making for all fire related company issues in absence of Chief. Assigns cooks for all drills. lob PREREOUISITES AND REOUIREMENTS: All qualifications of the 2~ Assistant Chief NYS Fire Officer I Must have served as a Captain for at least 2 years All District requirements Chapter 2, Page 34

44 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION IITL~ SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF CALL SIGN: OP-9-2 fpnctlqn: EQUIPMENT & ASSISTANT OPERATIONS OFFICER Performs under direction of the Chief and First Assistant Chief to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the Standard Operating Guidelines, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: Captains, Lieutenants, and Firefighters. REPORTS TO: Orchard Park Chief and First Assistant Chief. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for search, ventilation, overhaul, and salvage operations. Responds to fire and emergency calls, evaluates situations, and mitigates. Assists Incident Commander during fires and directs firefighting attack efforts. Chapter 2, Page 35

45 Commands or delegates all emergency situations and rescues in the absence of the Chief or First Assistant Chief. Recommends to Chief any suspensions and disciplinary actions, or mitigates in Chiefs absence. Assists preplanning fire attacks and operational procedures. Supply officer for all firefighter equipment. Assists Chiefs in maintaining acceptable incident reporting for fire and EMS. Submits report of all fire and emergency calls at the fire company monthly meetings in the absence of Chief or First Assistant Chief. Reports information or assigns a Public Information Officer to communicate to the media or public. Assists Chiefs i~ updating annually. Controls final decision making for all fire related company issues in absence of Chief or First Assistant Chief. Oversees maintenance of fire company apparatus. Distribution of personal protective gear and radios. Assists with all drills. JOB PREREqUISITES AND REOUIBEMENTS: All qualifications of Fire Captain NYS Intro to Fire Officer Must have served as a Captain for at least 2 years chapter 2, Page 36

46 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: SENIOR FIRE CAPTAIN CALL SIGN: OP 9-3 FUNCTION: FIRE ATTACK OFFICER - BACK UP ATTACK Performs under direction of the Chief and Assistant Chiefs to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the Standard Operating Guidelines, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: Junior Captains, Lieutenants, and Firefighters REPORTS TO: All Chiefs PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational officer for maintenance at Central station. Assists 1~ Assistant chief in training. Chapter 2, Page 37

47 Responds to fire and emergency calls and performs suppression, rescue and ventilation in compliance with department s SOG s and directives. Functions as incident commander in absence of all superior officers. Shall participate and instruct in department rio program. Collects and files all truck reports from lieutenants and reports necessary repairs. Shall perform back up radio and siren tests. Shall respond in first due officer seat whenever possible. Assists with all drills. IOU PREREQUISITES AND REqUIREMENTS: All qualifications of Junior Fire Captain Must have current EMT or greater. ICS 200 Must have served as Junior Captain for 1 yr or Ueutenant for 2 yrs. chapter 2, Page 38

48 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE JUNIOR FIRE CAPTAIN CALL SI OP 9-4 FUNCTION: WATER SUPPLY AND STREET OPERATIONS OFFICER Performs under direction of the Chief, Assistant Chiefs, and Senior Fire Captain to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: Rescue Captain, Lieutenants, and Firefighters REPORTS TO: All Senior Officers PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational officer for maintenance at North station. Chapter 2, Page 39

49 Responds to fire and emergency calls and performs suppression, rescue and ventilation in compliance with department s SOG s and directives. Functions as incident commander in absence of all superior officers. Shall participate and help Senior Fire Captain instruct department FF0 program. Shall respond in first due officer seat whenever possible. Conducts annual hose test and maintains test records. Reports to incident command for water supply and apparatus positioning. Shall perform duties of Senior Fire Captain in his absence. Assists with all drills. JOB PREREP [JI JTES AND REqUIREMENTS: All qualifications of Fire Lieutenants. Must have current EMT or greater. ICS 200. Must have served as Lieutenant for 2 yrs. Must be driver and operator qualified on all fire company apparatus. Firefighter II or equivalent. NYS Truck Company Operations. NYS Aerial Operations. NYS Accident Victim Extrication. NYS Basic Rescue Technician. chapter 2, Page 40

50 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: RECUE CAPTAIN CALL SIGN: OP 7-1 FUNCTION: EMS OFFICER - FIRST AID AND RESCUE Performs under direction of the Chief and Assistant Chiefs to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the Standard Operating Guidelines, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: Rescue Lieutenant, and Firefighters at EMS Calls REPORTS TO: All Chiefs PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational officer for EMS calls. Assists 1~ Assistant chief in training of all EMS drills. chapter 2, Page 41

51 Responds to emergency calls and performs EMS duties as in compliance with department s SOG s and directives. Functions as incident commander in absence of all superior officers. Shall participate and instruct in department FTO program. Shall respond in first due officer seat whenever appropriate. Oversees Rescue It. and OP#8. Maintains rescue personnel files. Responsible for all EMS supplies and records. Coordinates with District EMS personnel. Assists with all drills. JOB PREREqUISITES AND REqUIREMENTS: All qualifications of EMS lieutenant. Must have current EMT or greater. ICS 200 Must have served as a Lieutenant for 2 yrs. chapter 2, Page 42

52 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: FIRE LIEUTENANTS CALL SIGN: LT - (APPARATUS 4*) FUNCTION: MAINTAIN THEIR RESPECTIVE APPARATUS Performs under direction of the Chief, Assistant Chiefs, and Fire Captains to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression1 prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: Firefighters REPORTS TO: All Senior Officers PRINCIPALD~T~ANpQJ!cIT~ operational officer for maintenance of their assigned apparatus. Chapter 2, Page 43

53 Responds to fire and emergency calls and performs suppression, rescue and ventilation in compliance with department s SOG s and directives. Functions as incident commander in absence of all superior officers. Shall participate and help senior officers to instruct department FTC program. Shall respond in first due officer seat whenever possible. Shall set up training for their apparatus. Assists senior officers with their assignments. Shall keep weekly records of their apparatus. Shall keep assigned apparatus in good working, and clean condition. Shall maintain all equipment assigned to their apparatus. Assists with all drills. JOB PREREOUISITES AND REOUIREMENTS: All qualifications of Interior Firefighter. Must have been active firefighter for 2 years, and meet age requirement of 21 years. Must be driver and operator qualified on their assigned fire company apparatus. NYS Aerial Cperations for Lieutenant of OP #6 only. NYS Pump Cperations Chapter 2, Page 44

54 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: RESCUE LIEUTENANT CALL SIGN: OP 7-2 FUNCTION: MAINTAINS ORCHARD PARK 821,883, AND 840 Performs under direction of the Chief, Assistant Chiefs, and Fire Captains to manage, lead, supervise, plan, and direct fire suppression, prevention, technical rescue, and EMS according to the, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. SUPERVISES: Firefighters and EMS only personnel REPORTS TO: All Senior Officers PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Will keep maintenance logs of the ambulance fleet assigned to the Orchard Park Fire Company. Operational officer for maintenance of assigned apparatus. Chapter 2, Page 45

55 Responds to fire and emergency calls and performs duties in compliance with department s SOC s and directives. Functions as incident commander in absence of all superior officers. Shall participate and help senior officers to instruct department FTO program. Shall respond in first due officer seat whenever appropriate. Shall set up training for their apparatus. Assists senior officers with their assignments. Shall keep weekly records of their apparatus. Shall keep assigned apparatus in good working, and clean condition. Shall maintain all equipment assigned to their apparatus. Shall as~ist Rescue Captain with training and drills. lob PREREOUISITES AND REOUIREMENTS: All qualifications of Firefighter. Must have been active firefighter for 2 years, and meet age requirement of 21 years. Must be driver and operator qualified on their assigned fire company apparatus. NYS EMT or higher. Chapter 2, Page 46

56 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION TYPE: SAFETY OFFICER CALL SIGN: OP SO-i FUNCTION: OVERSEES SCENE SAFETY APPOINTED BY CHIEF, EQUAL TO A LIEUTENANT POSITION. To assist the Incident Commander in recognizing unsafe conditions on the incident grounds. REPORTS TO: Incident Commander TASKS: Observes emergency vehicle placement at incident Sizes up incident Maintain knowledge Practices and Procedures for live fire training evolutions as defined in NFPA 1403 Maintains knowledge of fire departments accountability system Maintains knowledge of fire departments Knowledge, skill, and abilities to manage incident scene safety Maintain knowledge of incident scene rehabilitation strategies Knowledge of building construction as it relates to fire or collapse AUTHORITY: At an emergency or training incident where activities are judged by the incident safety officer as posing imminent threat to firefighter safety, the incident safety officer shall have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend those activities. Chapter 2, Page 47

57 The incident safety officer shall immediately inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at training or the emergency scene. At an emergency incident where an incident safety officer identifies unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to firefighters, the incident safety officer shall take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard at the incident scene. An assigned assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be granted the same authority as in the first bullet of this section. The incident safety officer shall possess a two way radio and monitor radio transmissions. JOB PREREQUISITES: 5 years of active service NYS Fire Officer I 2 years as a line officer NYS Incident Safety Officer (NFA) Chapter 2, Page 48

58 Orchard Park Fire Company POSITION DESCRIPTION HIIM FIRE POLICE LIEUTENANT CALL SIGN: FIRE POLICE LT. FUNCTION: Performs under direction of the Chief, and all officers to execute scene safety at all incidents according to the, Orchard Park Fire Company By-laws, Orchard Park Fire District By-laws, and the guidelines set forth by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and NYS Department of Health. JOB: Maintain fire police members safety on roadways or incident scene. REPORTS TO: All Senior Officers, and Orchard Park Police Department. chapter 2, Page 49

59 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duty of all fire police to follow SOG s of fire company. Conducts drills for fire police. Maintain all fire police records. Distributes fire police equipment to staff. Shall be allowed to report to scene in personal vehicle except Rte. 219 Expressway. Shall establish scene safety of all traffic. Shall establish a safe perimeter at all incidents. Once on scene, shall perform duties of fire police unless directed by superior officer to assume any other role at incident. If responding on apparatus, firefighter must remain in the role of firefighter unless directed by superior officer to assume fire police duties. Must follow officer s orders at emergency incidents or training drills, unless concerned for personal safety. Shall make sure all apparatus and equipment have safely left the scene before leaving their post, or until released by incident commander. Must maintain all personal protective gear issued as fire police. lob PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS: All qualifications of Firefighter NYS Fire Police Highway Safety Chapter 2, Page 50