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Echelon I Plane Crash
February 18, 2010Austin, TX
City of Austin Fire DepartmentAustin, Texas
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Austin Fire Department.Austin Fire Department.
February 18, 2010
Clear skies, light winds, mid 50’s
Just a normal day…
Just a “normal” day?Just a “normal” day?
Joseph Stack’s House
1827 Dapplegrey Lane
Proximity of Georgetown Airport, Stack House, and Echelon I Building
Georgetown Municipal Airport
Andrew Joseph Stack III drives less than 20 miles from his Dapplegrey Lane home to Georgetown Municipal Airport.
9:56 a.m.
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ALPHA (West Side of Building)
Echelon I Aerial Photos
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CHARLIE (East Side of Building)
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Charlie Sector
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Austin Fire Department Station Locations
1st Alarm Structure Fire
Aerial Map of Echelon 1 Command and Staging
Order of Arrival
09:56:22
First Call Received
Aerial Map of Echelon 1 Response
First Call Received
Engine 604
E604
1st Unit
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First Call Received
Engine 604
Engine 21
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2nd Unit
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28 Year old Iraq Veteran Robin De Haven uses work ladder to rescue 5 IRS employees
5th UnitFirst Call Received
Engine 604
Engine 21
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Quint 19
Engine 33E
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10:24:07First Call ReceivedEngine 604
Engine 21
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Quint 19
Engine 33
Engine 44
Engine 16
Rescue 14
Engine 31
Ladder 31
Engine 38
Engine 02
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Ladder 18
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Initial Site Plan and Google© view at CP
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Echelon I Operations
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Initial ICS 202
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Building the Next IAP
7. GENERAL SAFETY MESSAGE:7. GENERAL SAFETY MESSAGE:
Maintain personal accountability. Wear PPE appropriate to the situation. Maintain hydration. Maintain personal accountability. Wear PPE appropriate to the situation. Maintain hydration. Report all injuries to Safety.Report all injuries to Safety.
6. WEATHER FORECAST FOR OPERATIONAL PERIOD:6. WEATHER FORECAST FOR OPERATIONAL PERIOD:
Today: Sunny with highs in lower 60's. South winds at 5mph becoming SE 10-15 in the Today: Sunny with highs in lower 60's. South winds at 5mph becoming SE 10-15 in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy lows in mid 40's, south winds at 5-10 mphafternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy lows in mid 40's, south winds at 5-10 mph
5. GENERAL CONTROL OBJECTIVES FOR THE INCIDENT (INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES)5. GENERAL CONTROL OBJECTIVES FOR THE INCIDENT (INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES)Maintain perimeterMaintain perimeterProvide for rehab of respondersProvide for rehab of respondersComplete fire suppressionComplete fire suppressionMaintain traffic flowMaintain traffic flowTransition to Law Enforcement eventTransition to Law Enforcement eventComplete ICS organizationComplete ICS organizationMaintain communications with key agencies/personsMaintain communications with key agencies/personsEnsure safety of all RespondersEnsure safety of all Responders
4. OPERATIONAL PERIOD (DATE/TIME)4. OPERATIONAL PERIOD (DATE/TIME)2/18/2010 event-19002/18/2010 event-1900
3. TIME 3. TIME PREPAREDPREPARED
14001400
2. DATE 2. DATE PREPAREDPREPARED
2/18/20102/18/2010
1. INCIDENT NAME1. INCIDENT NAMEEchelon EventEchelon Event
INCIDENT OBJECTIVESINCIDENT OBJECTIVES
Incident Planning Takes Time and Commitment!
7. GENERAL SAFETY MESSAGE:7. GENERAL SAFETY MESSAGE:
Maintain personal accountability. Wear PPE appropriate to the situation. Maintain hydration. Report all Maintain personal accountability. Wear PPE appropriate to the situation. Maintain hydration. Report all injuries to Safety.injuries to Safety.
6. WEATHER FORECAST FOR OPERATIONAL PERIOD:6. WEATHER FORECAST FOR OPERATIONAL PERIOD:
Today: Sunny with highs in lower 60's. South winds at 5mph becoming SE 10-15 in the afternoon. Tonight: Today: Sunny with highs in lower 60's. South winds at 5mph becoming SE 10-15 in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy lows in mid 40's, south winds at 5-10 mphPartly cloudy lows in mid 40's, south winds at 5-10 mph
4. OPERATIONAL PERIOD (DATE/TIME)4. OPERATIONAL PERIOD (DATE/TIME)2/18/2010 1900- 07002/18/2010 1900- 0700
5. GENERAL CONTROL OBJECTIVES FOR THE INCIDENT (INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES)5. GENERAL CONTROL OBJECTIVES FOR THE INCIDENT (INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES)Maintain perimeterMaintain perimeterProvide for rehab of respondersProvide for rehab of respondersContinue fire overhaulContinue fire overhaulProvide for evidence preservationProvide for evidence preservationMaintain traffic flowMaintain traffic flowComplete transition to Law Enforcement eventComplete transition to Law Enforcement eventMaintain communications with key agencies/personsMaintain communications with key agencies/personsEnsure safety of all RespondersEnsure safety of all Responders
3. TIME 3. TIME PREPAREDPREPARED16001600
2. DATE 2. DATE PREPAREDPREPARED2/18/20102/18/2010
1. INCIDENT NAME1. INCIDENT NAMEEchelon EventEchelon Event
INCIDENT OBJECTIVESINCIDENT OBJECTIVES
Incident Planning Takes Time and Commitment!
City Leaders Convene at the Echelon I Building
AftermathAftermath
Andrew Joseph Stack (pilot) departed Georgetown Andrew Joseph Stack (pilot) departed Georgetown Municipal Airport at 09:40 in a single engine Cherokee Municipal Airport at 09:40 in a single engine Cherokee Piper aircraft and crashed into Echelon I at 09:56Piper aircraft and crashed into Echelon I at 09:56
1 fatality (Vernon Hunter, IRS employee) and 2 civilian 1 fatality (Vernon Hunter, IRS employee) and 2 civilian injuriesinjuries
5 civilians rescued by passerby Robin DeHaven with 5 civilians rescued by passerby Robin DeHaven with extension ladder from 2extension ladder from 2ndnd floor floor
Over 300 responders, including:Over 300 responders, including: 37 front line fire apparatus and over 125 firefighters37 front line fire apparatus and over 125 firefighters Over 150 law enforcement vehicles and over 250 law Over 150 law enforcement vehicles and over 250 law
enforcement personnelenforcement personnel
Summary of Incident and
Significant Findings
Notification and Response
Interagency Cooperation and Unified Command
EOC Coordination
Joint Information Center
Criminal Investigation
Notification and Response
Nearly immediate response
County Fire Departments training within city limits
Evacuation plan and procedures practiced and well executed
Law enforcement integration for traffic management
Local FBI offices and JTTF next door
Unified Command established very early
High degree of familiarity with Unified Command concept and key public safety personnel
Assignment of senior personnel with advanced incident management skills training to key Command and General Staff positions
Use of City of Austin Command Vehicle as highly visible Command Post
On-site policy group and JIC
Inter-Agency Cooperation and
Unified Command
Inter-Agency Cooperation and Unified Command
EOC Coordination
Relieved incident command of special resource acquisition
Resource coordination for multiple sites
Public safety agencies familiarity through frequent EOC operations
Facilitated intel-sharing among agencies
CTECC EOC
Joint Information Center
Established early
City of Austin maintained lead
Co-located with policy group on site
Split between on-site (local media) and EOC (national/international)
Scripted releases and scheduled briefings with policy group
City Leaders Convene at the Echelon I Building
Criminal Investigation
Austin Police maintained lead
Communication, coordination, information sharing occurred without delay
Proximity and relationship among FBI, JTTF, and Austin Police facilitated investigation
Lessons Learned and Reinforced
Accountability
Command/Management
Safety
Communications
Firefighting/Response
Accountability
Law enforcement needs systems for rapid personnel tracking and accountability for overwhelming response and integration into an incident
Personnel operating under company radio designators without actual corresponding apparatus
Austin Fire Department
ESD 2 Pflugerville FD
ESD 3 Oak Hill FD
ESD 6 Lake Travis Fire Rescue
ESD 9 Westlake FD Austin/Travis
County EMS
Williamson County EMS
Participating Fire Departments and EMS Agencies
Austin Police Department Travis County
Sheriff
Williamson County Sheriff FBI
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
& Explosives
TX Dept. of Public Safety Texas Rangers
Federal Protective Services
AFD Arson Investigations
Univ. of Texas Police Dept
Austin Community
College Police Department
St. Edwards University Police
Department Secret Service
Transportation Security
Administration US Treasury
Participating Law Enforcement Agencies
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
US Army 6th Civil Support Team
Federal Aviation Administration
National Transportation Safety Board
Other Participating Agencies
Austin Homeland Security Emergency Management
Austin PIO
Austin Fire Department Austin/Travis County EMS
Austin Police Department
Austin/Travis County Health and Human
Services Department
Austin Emergency Operations Center Participants
Travis County DEMESD 9
Command/Management
Expectations on transfer of command when operating in another jurisdiction
Central check-in location
Inadequate ICS structure below C&G staff
Advanced IMT training for personnel
Review EOC notification
Need for rapid credentialing plan ICS vests Continued training of law enforcement in
NIMS/ICS concepts Establish clear planning and briefing schedules
Command/Management
Need cogent plan for addressing CBRNE Request engineers early Perimeter control Accountability systems
Safety
Communications
Undocumented change in 911 call-taking process
Multiple talk-groups not used effectively Timely notifications of critical partners Complex EOC phone system Dedicated numbers at command vehicle
Firefighting/Response
FDC support critical Private water systems Need for common terminology Need for SOG to address CBRNE at certain
incidents Company officers employing sound tactics and
strategies
Areas for Improvement
Automatic Aid inside another jurisdiction and the transfer of command
“Who’s Who” in law enforcement ICS structure/vests Law enforcement intel/information sharing Freelancing/call-jumping Resource Request Process
Areas for Improvement
Law enforcement vehicles impeding access Criminal/terrorist act necessitates sweeps for
additional hazards/devices Coroner’s office notification Traffic signal coordination Neighboring jurisdictions
assistance/communication Joint information coordination
IRS Evacuation Procedure
102 employees (193 assigned to building) and 10 visitors were rapidly evacuated, accounted for, and reported to Command in less than 10 minutes after impact
Keys to Success Detailed Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) Clear manager responsibilities Clear employee responsibilities Annual drill
IRS Evacuation Procedures
Management ResponsibilitiesManagement Responsibilities Review OEP procedures periodically with employeesReview OEP procedures periodically with employees Ensure employees know evacuation routes/assembly Ensure employees know evacuation routes/assembly
areasareas Assign monitors to employees requiring special Assign monitors to employees requiring special
assistanceassistance Maintain and update employee emergency Maintain and update employee emergency
informationinformation Account for assigned employees after evacuationAccount for assigned employees after evacuation Coordinate team member changesCoordinate team member changes
IRS Evacuation Procedures
Employee Responsibilities Know your OEP When alarm sounds, evacuate building Know your evacuation routes Follow instructions of security and OEP officials Move at least 300 feet from building Gather in the pre-determined location for
accountability Do not re-enter building until instructed to do so
IRS Evacuation Procedures
Can be viewed as “best practice” for public and private sector office environments
Copy of IRS Occupant Emergency Planning:
http://www.irs.gov/irm/part10/irm_10-002-009.html
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