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OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35Suppression Non-Emergency Operations

(Updated through 12/15/04)ADN/001 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

Personnel management, minimum staffing, emergency operations, public education, personnel training, fire prevention programs such as building surveys/inspections, target hazard identification, hydrant inspection, kid safe, and smoke detector programs are administrative activities and should follow procedures and policies of the Suppression Non-Emergency operating procedures.

ADN/002 LATE FOR DUTY The immediate officer in charge will notify the District Officer or Deputy Chief of Operations by 0700 when an

employee does not report for duty by 0700. If minimum staffing cannot be met, the District Officer will decide to take the rig out of service or hold someone from

the previous shift. Action taken when incumbent employee is late for duty during any 12 month period

1st occurrence Counseling by immediate officer Probationary Employees2nd occurrence Verbal reprimand by District Officer 1st occurrence3rd occurrence Written Reprimand by District Officer 2nd occurrence

4th occurrence Time off LWOP 3rd occurrence (one shift LWOP or termination)

5th occurrence Suspension or termination as deemed by Fire Chief 4th occurrence

The Deputy Chief of Operations must approve any deviations to this policy with consideration to seriousness of occurrence and past history.

AWOL is separate from Late for Duty. AWOL is more than 1 hour late without notification and is charged LWOP on time record.

ADN/003 HOLD PERSONS GUIDELINES & LOANING OF PERSONNELMinimum Staffing Requirements

Engines, Rescue Ladders 3 eachTP27&28, BP27&28 2 each

Other TP, BP 1 eachAir1, Chemical Unit 1 each

All districts must hold at least 1 person above minimum staffing at all times for "emergencies". Sickness, sickness in family, death in family, and other emergencies deemed necessary are considered "emergencies". Hold stations are scheduled at least 3 months in advance. When at minimum staffing, the District Officer will check in all other districts before canceling scheduled leave. One district may hold for another district on approval from Deputy Chief of Operations. Hold persons will not be used for department schools or meetings unless approved by Deputy Chief of Operations. A hold person may leave their station to attend Union business as long as they can return to the duty station within 30

minutes if needed. Persons off 2 shifts or less will be called back to duty first in the event staffing cannot be met with hold persons (only

with approval of Deputy Chief of Operations). The DAA for the district may be used to provide minimum staffing (remainder of shift) if all hold persons are used.

ADN/004 APPARATUS OUT OF SERVICE Deputy Chief of Operations must approve all out of service rigs (due to staffing shortage), except for short-term

emergencies. ADN/005 COMPANY RELIEF

Companies leaving station to relieve personnel at a scene must log their time out and relieved personnel log their time in when arriving at station.

ADN/006 RELIEF DRIVERS POLICY Employees with less than 1 year can only drive chief's car unless approved by Deputy Chief of Operations. Employees with 1-2 years on must complete AOA or be checked out by their Company Officer and certified to the

Training Division on each piece of apparatus they may drive before being allowed to operate apparatus. Employees with less than 2 years on will not drive on a regular rotation (over 2 years do). Employees over 2 years on do not have to relief drive. Documentation may be presented to Deputy Chief of Operations if a person should not be allowed to relief drive. Driver's licenses may will checked for validity semiannually. Seniority is based on the last date of employment with OCFD.

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OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Code 1 "protected" driving should be offered to those with 1 year of service.

ADN/007 ANSWERING STATION CIRCUIT Circuit should be answered with station # and last name, except for 0600 test.

ADN/008 CONTACTING OTHER DEPARTMENTS Matters of payroll or city benefits should be made through the Chief's office if possible. Union matters do not require routing through Chief's office.

ADN/009 COPY REQUESTS Less than 100 copies is made by pink memo to front desk at Administration and will be ready the next shift. Over 100 copies will be sent to the Print Shop with a "Printing & Copying Requisition" and will be ready within 5

working days. ADN/010 OFFICE SUPPLY PROCEDURES

A-shift District Officers are in charge of office supplies. Office supplies are ordered the last week of the quarter. Office supplies are distributed the last week of July, October, January, and April (picked up at Admin.). (J.A.J.O.) ja jo [Jan., April, July, Oct.] will help to remember the quarters. Office supply orders are turned in the last week of the months preceding the quarters on the Quarterly Order Form

(June, Sept., Dec., Mar.). Non-consumable/specialty items are ordered on the Office Supplies - Order form - Non-consumables. If supplies are needed within a quarter, the District Officer will make a request on pink memo to Deputy Chief of

Operations. Admin will notify the District Officer when ready. Normal office supplies include: 2" & 4" binders, chalk, white-out, grease pencils, highlighters, hole reinforcements,

labeling tape, log books, markers, paper clips, pencils, pens, post-it notes, rubber bands, sheet protectors, staples, tape, thumb tacks, and note pads.

Non-consumables include: Bulletin boards, clipboards, DAA cases, accordion files, desk trays, diskettes, envelopes, file folders, hole punches, white-out pens/felt tip markers (for map books), marker boards, pencil sharpeners, report covers, rulers, scissors, staplers, and tape dispensers.

ADN/011 STATION SUPPLY PROCEDURES A-shift District Chiefs are responsible for station supply ordering, management, and distribution. The Maintenance Shop is responsible for purchasing station supplies from vendors. Each district has a District Coordinator for supplies responsible for ordering, managing, and distributing station

supplies. Consumables are those products delivered by a vendor. Non-consumables are those products made available by the Maintenance Shop.

Supplies are delivered once a quarter and once yearly as follows:District Yearly delivery Review month (2 mo. prior to yearly delivery)601/605 January November602/604 February December603/606 March January

Supplies are delivered on A-shift days (automatically, unless adjustment is warranted) The Station Yearly/Quarterly Supplies form is used to track usage of station supplies. At the beginning of the Designated Review Month, the station officer must review usage of supplies. If an increase in supplies is needed, it must be duly warranted. If no adjustments are to be made during the Designated Review Month, no form is required. The Station Supply Adjustment form is used to increase or decrease supplies and is on a 2 part NCR paper (White

copy=District Coordinator, Yellow Copy=Station Records). The Station Supply Worksheet is used by the District Coordinator to compile all station's needs which is transferred to

the District Quarterly Adjustment form to be reviewed and initialed by the District Chief (White Copy=to Deputy Chief by first week before month to be delivered, Yellow Copy=retained by District Coordinator).

The Deputy Chief will review supply adjustments and sign/forward the District Quarterly Adjustments to the Assistant Chief of Maintenance no later than 3 weeks prior to supply delivery month.

The District Coordinator will maintain a disk with all Station Supply forms. The delivery invoice must be checked by the District Coordinator against the supplies delivered, apply signature

(name, rank, sta#), and forward to Maintenance shop. For discrepancies on invoices, the District Coordinator will line through the item, write down any portion of item

received, and obtain a date for delivery before sending singed invoice to Maintenance shop.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 For back orders, a memo is sent to Deputy Chief of Operations (also email message) of amount ordered, amount

received, and expected delivery date, then Deputy Chief forwards to Asst. Maintenance Chief. (for all shifts) If a supply item is seriously low and no similar items are found in the district, the District Chief may

submit a pink memo to the Deputy Chief of Operations who will contact the Maintenance Shop for the item. If in stock, the approved pink memo may be taken to Maintenance Shop. (B & C shifts must notify A-shift District Chief of occurrence).

The Non-Consumables Tools & Equipment form is a 3 part NCR form filled out and signed by the District Chief for any lost/damaged equipment.

The Non-Consumables Tools & Equipment form is submitted to the Deputy Chief of Operations for approval and forwarded by the District Chief to Assistant Maintenance Chief. (Pink=Station, Yellow=Station (when supplies are received), White=Maintenance Shop).

Approved non-consumable tools and equipment are delivered no later than the next expected quarterly supply delivery.

EMERGENCY should be written on the Non-Consumables Tools & Equipment form if the item is needed immediately.

Firefighter tools and equipment are handled on an as needed basis. For items not listed on the Non-Consumables Tools & Equipment form, a pink memo should be submitted to the

Deputy Chief of Operations. Station yearly/quarterly (consumables) supplies include: lube, rags, trash bags, soap, cleaners, floor pads/wax,

stripper, mop heads, urinal strainers, foam cups, toilet paper, paper towels (multifold). Non-consumables tools & equipment includes: bowls, cups, cooking pots/pans, knives, silverware, trash cans,

brooms, mop handles/buckets, shower rods, squeegees, fuel cans, garden hose, rakes, shovels, weedeater string, sandpaper, spray paint, auto wax, 9volt/AA batteries, and American/OK flags.

ADN/012 LEAVE TIME POLICY (UPDATED 7/04) Leave time can be used as long as it does not impede normal operations of this department. Leave time should be handled at the station level (leave request not necessary at station level). Greater increments of time have precedence over lesser increments, unless lesser increment is already approved. Leave requests will be approved/denied by Immediate Supervisor at the time of receipt. Leave time approved can NOT be overridden by someone wanting more time off. "Station Level" Leave may be approved by Station Officer up to 12 months in advance. Once a name is on the calendar and initialed by Station Officer, leave is approved. If staffing in unavailable at the station level, a leave request must be input into the computer database (electronically

time-stamped). If computer database is down, forward hard copy of leave request to District Officer with the time it was initialed by

Station Officer. Leave requests NOT approved at the station level are held and administered by Station Officer for up to 45 days of

the requested time off (forwarded to District Chief thereafter). District Chief must approve/deny leave requests within 15 days of receipt. If leave requests can NOT be approved at the district level, the request if forwarded to Deputy Chief of Operations. Deputy Chief of Operations will approve/deny leave requests within 30 days of requested date. Deputy Chief of Operations may approve use of hold persons for leave requests. Personnel taking a portion of leave, must return to station no later than 2300 hours. Holidays recognized by the Bargaining Agreement (Article 16.6) will be managed by Station Officer.

ADN/013 EMS SUPPLY PROCEDURES (UPDATED 7/04) The Monthly Rig/Station Inventory form will be completed on the 15th of every month. The Monthly Rig/Station Inventory form is given to Station Officer who provides it to the A-Shift Officer upon their

return to duty. A-shift will attach Monthly Rig/Station Inventory form to the EMS Supplies & Equipment order form and turn in to

their District Officer by the 1st of the month. All 3 shifts are responsible for ensuring minimums and/or maximums on supply items are current and all expired

items are removed. When ordering supplies, consider: upcoming expirations dates, amount of stock (to prevent over-ordering), amount of

items (based on station usage), items traded out with EMSA. Window orders will no longer be accepted without prior approval of the Batallion Chief of Operations. If EMS supplies become low, call another station in the district or District Officer's station to restock. District Officer stations are alloted more supplies than the standard minimums. Only contact the Quality Assurance Officer for emergency replacement items (ie.-defibs, oxygen equipment after

hours, and related items).


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 A Missing Items Report form (forms section of FireWeb) and letter of explanation must be completed for replacement

of lost items and forwarded to District Officer, EMS Officer, and QA Officer (then forwarded to Battalion Chief of Operations for approval)

TRG/001 PURPOSE Purpose of policy is to establish training procedures, methods, and routines for the Suppression Division at the station

level, not courses and academies at Training. TRG/002 SCOPE

The Training section of Suppression Non-Emergency is limited to 24hr. shift suppression personnel. TRG/003 RESPONSIBILITY

All matters concerning scheduling, facilities, equipment, or personnel may be subject to Deputy Chief approval The Deputy Chief is responsible for implementing training on all shifts, ensure uniformity of training, identify specific

training needs, and implement programs to meet needs. District Officers coordinate multi-company training when warranted.

TRG/004 OPERATIONS LEVEL TRAINING Operations training is either Annually, Quarterly, Monthly, and/or Daily. Annual training includes: Skills Maintenance, and refreshers for HazMat, Hazard Communication, Dive Team, and

Exposure Control. Annual and Quarterly training also consist of refresher training required by Federal, State, or Local agencies. Quarterly training includes: EMT-D refreshers, Dive Team training dives, and HazMat Tech refreshers. Monthly training includes: Skills Maintenance activities and those established by Administration to meet department

goals. The Training Work Section develops and issues skills maintenance activities monthly. Intercompany drills will be at the Station Officer's discretion each month. Daily training includes those objectives set by Administration to meet department goals and may include COX cable

TV. Cox cable TV Channel 20 airs twice daily (1pm-2pm & 4pm-5pm), 6 shifts in a row, the same training program.

The program may also be viewed at Training (8a-5p, Mon.-Fri.). TRG/005 SKILLS MAINTENANCE

Skills maintenance is a "practical activity" based program. Intercompany drills may be necessary to complete skills maintenance requirements. Skills that cannot be completed for a given month (due to weather, etc.) may be completed the following month or

before the end of the quarter. The Station Officer or designated instructor for skills will complete the Training Activity Log which is reported on the

Station Quarterly Training Activities Summary. Training activity logs will be maintained at the station for a period of 1 year and stored securely thereafter. Practical Application sheets are optional. All activities and forms are accessible through the Training Intranet site. The Internet Explorer icon is a blue lower case "e" with a swirl around the letter. Typing http://fireweb/ on the address line of Internet Explorer will bring up the OCFD intranet site. Clicking on Operational Services, then Suppression Training on the intranet will take you to the Training Center site. The choices available on the Training site for skills maintenance are Training SOP, forms, and monthly schools. Forms may be filled out electronically by saving them to floppy disk. Training forms include Training Activity Logs for apparatus operations, intercompany drills, district study, training

activity, SOP, and other schools, as well as Practical Application Sheets, Station Quarterly Training Activities Summaries.

Training can be contacted at 405-297-1312, Circuit # 62, or email: [email protected] MNT/001 CALIBRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORS ON COMMAND VEHICLES

The DAA's are responsible for calibrating CO monitors assigned to their command vehicles. The OCFD Safety Work Section is responsible for ensuring DAA's have span gas, technical assistance, and

instruments needed to calibrate CO monitors during staff meeting (first week of each month). CO Carbon Monoxide monitors will be calibrated to 35 ppm in accordance to span gas limits and NIOSH

recommendations. CO calibration forms must be filled out by DAA's (located in CO monitor box or in the forms file in Operations).

MNT/002 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE HOSE All hose on engines, TPs, BPs, and hose tender should be marked with apparatus designation and section number

(EXCEPT booster hose).

OCFD HOSE FACTS Jacket Lining Coupling Coupling/Gasket Lube Test psi Test

time/length1 3/4", 2", 3" Double-polyester Rubber Lightweight Graphite 300 psi 5min./300ft.


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OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35extruded

aluminum (for couplings)

4", 5" 3-ply synthetic Rubber Storz Luberplate (for gaskets) 200 psi 5min/300ft.

Hose is to be inventoried on the 1st Monday of the month quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.). Repairs are sent to the Maintenance Shop on a white FD work order. The annual hose test is in April each year. After annual testing, an Annual Hose Test report is sent to the Maintenance Chief stating the number of sections that

failed. Hose lengths should be tightly coupled in winter months to prevent leaking. Once a hoseline is charged during freezing temperatures, it should not be shut down until picked up. With hose lying side by side, pick up the lines nearest the edge of the street. Hose should be rolled as quick as possible during freezing temperatures. Handling hose in a frozen condition is a common cause of damage. If fabric jacket hose is not frozen solid, several crew members should make 2-3 bends in hose and place it over the

pumper bed to transport back to station. MNT/003 GREASE IN KITCHEN SINKS

Do not dump grease in kitchen sinks. Run hot water during entire time garbage disposal is in use.

MNT/004 TOUCH-UP PAINTING AND BODY MAINTENANCE ON APPARATUS When one color is being painted next to another color it should be taped off. All apparatus with rear duals will have wheels painted red with the bead ring painted aluminum. Apparatus with one-piece rims, single rear wheels will have wheels painted red with bead lip painted aluminum. Lug nuts and bolts will be painted aluminum. Apparatus should be washed with warm or cold water. Never wash or wax in direct sunlight or when metal is hot to the touch. Salt or other spray from icy road should be rinsed off ASAP. Keep water off hot engines, manifolds, brake drums, etc. Powdered graphite or dry lubricant can be used on locks, hinges, and crank handles to prevent grease and oil stiffening

during freezing temperatures. MNT/005 WHEEL CHOCKS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS (UPDATED 7/04)

Wheel chocks for TPs and BPs are 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" x 2' wood chock blocks. Wheel chocks for engines, RLs, rescue units, and other special apparatus are rubber stair step blocks with dimensions

of 8" wide x 7 " height x 9" long. Rescue ladders will carry 2 sets of chocks for the left front and left rear tires (all others carry 1 set for left rear tires.

MNT/006 APPARATUS INVENTORIES (UPDATED 7/04) Inventory sheets are to be carried on all fire department vehicles. District Officer's vehicles will carry up-to-date inventory sheets on all district apparatus. A master inventory list will be maintained by the Deputy Chief's office of all front line equipment inventory. Company Officer will inventory each rig at their station on the 1st of each month. A memo to the Deputy Chief (through proper channels) must be completed (no later than 1 shift after response) with

any items lost/gained at major incidents involving multiple companies or 2nd alarm or greater responses. The Company Officer is responsible for inventory of rigs after responses to incidents outside city limits (mutual aid)

and in unincorporated areas. Inventories shall be periodically checked by District Officers during apparatus inspections. Hose load inventories will be conducted on the 1st Monday in each quarterly month (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.). EMS inventories are conducted on the 15th of every month.

MNT/007 HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN APPARATUS ROOM (UPDATED 12/15/04) NFPA 30 covers Flammable and Combustible Liquids. NFPA 88A covers Parking Structures. NFPA 58 covers Storage and Handling of LPG. Apparatus rooms are the same occupancy type as parking garages. Furnaces in enclosed parking areas must be 18" above floor and protected by a partition at least 18" high. Improvised furnaces, salamanders, and space heaters are not permitted in enclosed parking areas. Vehicles leaking fuel should be immediately removed from apparatus room. Fuel for refilling equipment during emergency operation should be kept in a UL Approved Safety Can. NFPA 30 & 88A prohibits refueling of apparatus, equipment, and fuel cans in apparatus rooms. No smoking or any activity that creates a heat source for ignition should be allowed anytime fuel vapors are evident.

MNT/008 STATION AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Officers should make a visual inspection of station and grounds before October 1st to determine if outside work needs

to be done before the cold season. Auxiliary generators should be checked on Mondays and on the 1st Monday of the month, battery terminals and oil

(dirty oil reported to shop) should be checked. Outside fuel tanks should be kept no less than 1/2 full during winter months. Garden hoses should be disconnected during winter months. The Station Officer is responsible for maintaining and clearing driveways and sidewalks. Salt and sand should only be used when sleet or ice is present. Thermostat for living quarters should be set at 68oF or below during winter months. Rig room thermostat should be kept at 50oF or below during winter months. Air conditioning should not be used when outside temperature is 55oF or less. Apparatus room floor drains will be thoroughly cleaned on the 1st and 15th of the month. Daily station clean up should include (at least): picking up yard, sweep/mop, dust, empty all trash,

and clean bathrooms. Station Clean Up Schedule

Monday Test generatorTuesday 1st Tuesday of month (wax all apparatus), clean rig/bunker roomWednesday Check underground fuel tanks, fuel readings to dispatch and entered in log book, clean kitchenThursday Mow, work flowerbeds, windowsFriday Clean apparatus and station for Saturday inspectionSaturday Inspection by District Officer/DAA, check all SCBAs

Changes must be approved by all 3 Station OfficersMNT/009 SECURING LOOSE ARTICLES IN APPARATUS CAB

(STEP 1) Station Officers will limit loose items to those necessary to do the job. District Chief will do the same. Contact District Chief, Department Safety Officer, or Safety Health Committee with questions.

(STEP 2) Identify $0 cost solutions. Do not modify apparatus. Contact shop for necessary materials. (STEP 3) District Chiefs inspect items during Saturday inspection. (STEP 4) Secure new items as they are added.

MNT/010 PROCEDURES FOR RAISING CABS Cabs should only be raised to check fluid levels and clean batteries (when inaccessible by other means). Call Maintenance Facility if cab will not raise. Do not run engine while raising cab. Secure or remove all loose items in cab before raising, set outriggers if applicable. Apparatus with front suction should be pointed forward before raising cab. Raise boom/aerial enough to clear supports, then rotate to clear cab when raising. Cab controls should be used until cab support falls into place, then lower until locked. To lower cab, raise cab slightly to clear lock, pull lock release, and lower cab. The 1993 Boardman Teleboom uses air instead of hydraulics to raise the cab.

FPN/001 FIRE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT Station tours, presentations to public, and home owners association meetings should be scheduled at the station level. Requests for interaction with the public should be made through the Station Officer. The Station Officer will notify the District Officer when activities are to take place. If an Officer has a scheduling conflict, the District Officer may reassign the activity to another shift/station.

FPN/002 STATION TOURS Station tours use the S.P.I.F.F.I. chart (Scheduled Public Inspections of Fire Fighting Installation)

as a guide. S.P.I.F.F.I. Chart

Items Responsibility

I. Check personnel appearance, make SPIFFI chart available, and designate items for visitors to handle. Station Officer

II. Split group if necessary, talk at appropriate age level. Station OfficerIII. The TOUR GuideIII.a Introduction of firefighters GuideIII.b Audio test (what to do in case of alarm) GuideIII.c Discussion (station life, rigs, watch officer explanation) Guide


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35III.d Engine function and tools GuideIII.e Rescue Ladder function and tools GuideIII.f Other apparatus function and tools Guide

III.g Firefighter bunk out, discuss EDITH, stop, drop, and roll, and general fire safety (matches and lighters) Guide

The Public Education Station/Company Activity form should be filled out after each station tour and turned in with monthly paperwork.

FPN/003 FIRE COMPANY INSPECTIONS Every business within the corporate city limits is subject to fire company inspections. The Company Officer will assign a priority and inspection type for all businesses.

Priority ClassificationsPriority Occupancy Type Example Inspections

Priority I (FC1)Potential for a high amount of life loss, property loss, or may cause a major economical impact on community.

Occupancies with large amounts of hazardous materials.

Every 6 mo.

Priority II (FC2)Potential for moderate life loss, property loss, or may cause a notable economic hardship on community.

Every 12 mo.

Priority III (FC3) Occupancy not qualifying under Priority 1 or 2. Every 24 mo. Priority III occupancy types may be changed (due to frequent fires/violations) to I or II at the Station Officers

request and will be noted on the inspection comments detailing reason for change. For fire company inspections, Premise Inspection forms dated 10/5/93 or later should be used. Section 3 of the computer operations manual details creating a new premise. A premise number and inspection schedule should be assigned to each occupancy. An Inspection Report should be printed to verify information while performing the inspection. The inspection date of sprinkler systems and extinguishing hoods should be written on the inspection form. Alarm extinguishing systems with RED (green=passed last inspection) inspectors tag should be reported to the Fire

Marshall's office as it indicates the system is out of service. A YELLOW tag system means a partial coverage system has passed its last inspection (areas covered will be on the

back of the tag). A copy of the inspection form should be left with the occupancy representative with the original forwarded to the

inspection program facilitator. Re-inspection is required when violations are found. If it appears a violation is not going to be corrected during a re-inspection, an OCFD Fire Prevention Request for

Service should be submitted to the Fire Marshall's office along with the completed inspection form. Written correspondence will include: premise number, premise address (complete), name, EmpID, station,

description of problem, and suggestions to correct the problem. With hazardous materials inspections, use the Site Plan and Chemical Information List (CIL) in the Hazardous

Materials Chemical Inventory Report Booklet along with inspection form. FPN/004 SAVE-A-LIFE SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM

OCFD works in conjunction with KWTV-9, American Red Cross, and Baptist Burn Center with the Save-a-Life program.

Any requests for smoke detectors should be forwarded to the American Red Cross. Occupants must read the disclaimer and fill out and sign form before installation of smoke detectors is to be

completed. Smoke detectors should be tested by the Company Officer after installation. A Public Education Activity Report should be completed along with the Save-a-Life Smoke Detector Program form.

FPN/005 BUILDING PREPLAN PROGRAM Buildings should be in the first alarm district of each station.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Structures with the greatest life loss potential due to fire and structures with unusual features that may hinder

firefighting efforts should take precedence. Surveys of mobile home parks, oil storage facilities, and comprehensive map section plans for grass fires may be

completed by outlying stations, with approval from District Officer, when buildings are few. Plans should be completed in blue or black ink. Written information must accompany drawings for explanation. An additional page may be added if all information cannot fit (unusual cases only). 1 Plan Sheet should be submitted for each building. A drawing of the "block" the building is in should be below the drawing of the building. The name for a plan can be the building name or business name. Vacant structures should not be preplanned until occupied. An after-hours emergency contact and phone number should be on every plan. The District Officer "Reviews and Accepts" plans. Standard map symbols may be used for hydrants, fire escapes, elevators, parapets, skylights, gas ("G"), water ("W"),

electric ("E"), and fire department access ("A"), and do not have to be included in the legend. A legend may be needed to list non-standard items such as A/C emergency shut-offs, boiler rooms, open pits, and gas-

fed incinerators. Writing such as "fenced area", "storage", and "officer space", may be placed on the drawing without reference in the

legend. Indicate access points to basements, sumps, or drain locations on drawing. Stairs should be indicated on drawings by floors served, if they penetrate roof, and locations of smoke

towers/pressurized stairways. Elevators should be designated as passenger or service elevators. Fire escapes should indicate floors served and location. Windows at the end of corridors and location of corridors should be indicated for possible rescue. Standpipes should be noted for location and outlet size. Sprinkler systems should be noted for location, areas served, shut-offs, drains, and water motor bell. Special rooms are those that contain machinery, boilers, computers, etc. In the "block" drawing, write name of streets that border the block, along with the location, size and types of hydrants. Exposure building should also be indicated on the drawing. The top of the drawing page should indicate NORTH. Grass stations should indicate fenced entry locations, type of road surfaces, bridge load limits, water supplies (ponds,

lakes), and access around natural terrain. All building surveys will be turned in to the Training Division by the 5th of each month. 1 building survey will be completed by each Engine and Rescue Ladder company each month. With large buildings, the Engine and RL may combine efforts, with District Officer approval, to complete 1 survey.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35

Suppression Emergency Operations(Updated through 8/7/04)

ADN/001 STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS All emergency fire equipment responding Code 3, will make a complete stop at all RED signal lights and stop signs. Disciplinary action will be taken against any driver and/or officer who has an accident caused by running a RED light

Code 3 without stopping. ADN/002 FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS WHERE FATALITIES ARE INVOLVED (UPDATED 10/30/00)

Give immediate first aid to all living victims and request ambulances for transport. Notify Dispatch of fatality, who will in turn notify PD, who will in turn notify the Medical Examiner. Notify PD on scene of fatality. FD should not search victim for identification. PD will do that. The IC, Public Information Sector Officer, or PIO are the only personnel allowed to release victim(s) names (next of

kin notified first). Moving of body is PD or Medical Examiners responsibility, unless to preserve the body, then FD can assist. Use extreme caution in salvage/overhaul to preserve the scene. Do not start salvage operations until area has been released by proper authority (investigator/PD). When FD has completed immediate functions, they should assemble outside the secured area. IC should leave only required personnel needed to complete the operations.

ADN/003 EMERGENCY LOCK-OUT PROCEDURE (UPDATED 10/30/00) OCFD responds as a service to citizens of OKC to gain entry to autos or structures in "emergency situations". Dispatch will determine if a lock-out is an emergency, caller has other keys available, locksmith notified by caller?,

exact location, make, model, and color of vehicle, get callback number, inform caller to stay at scene, and to inform caller they will be required to sign a release form.

Car clubs that provide lock-out assistance at no charge are AAA, Allstate, Amoco, & Montgomery Wards. Only ONE fire company will be dispatched on all lock-outs. Dispatcher should never leave a lock-out calling party without assistance. Company responding to lock-outs will go Code 3 unless notified otherwise. Company officer will assess the least damaging way to enter. Prior to entry, owner should read, understand, and sign Permission to Enter Vehicle or Structure form. Officer will verify vehicle info (insurance verification, name, address, insurance company, etc.) or structure info

(driver's license, address, neighbors, etc.) with citizen to verify validity of property. Questions on lock-out procedures should be directed to the District Officer.

Automobiles NOT to be opened with a "Slim Jim"MAKE MODEL YEAR MAKE MODEL YEAR

BMW ALL ALL Ford Vans 80 & NewerBuick Riviera 86 & Newer GMC Pick-Ups 88 & NewerBuick Regal 86 & Newer GMC S-15 Jimmy ALLCadillac ALL 86 & Newer GMC Safari ALLChevy Astro Van ALL Mazda RX-7 ALLChevy Beretta ALL Mercedes ALL ALLChevy Blazer 88 & Newer Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 88 & NewerChevy Pick-Ups 88 & Newer Oldsmobile Tornado 86 & NewerChevy Corsica ALL Pontiac Grand Prix / Trans Am 88 & NewerChevy Camaros 82 & Newer Pontiac Firebird 82 & Newer


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35Chevy S-10 Pick Ups 88 & Newer Porsche ALL ALLCorvettes ALL 68 & Newer Saab ALL ALLFord Ranger Pick Ups ALL Toyota ALL 86 & NewerFord Pick-Ups 79 & Newer Nissan 280 Z ALLFord Broncho & Broncho II 80 & Newer Volvo ALL ALL

Refer to "Slim Jim" booklet for more info. Unlocking with "Slim Jim" on PASSENGER side ONLY.ADN/004 DUE TO DELETION - THIS SECTION IS BLANK (UPDATED 10/30/00)ADN/005 DAMAGE TO PRIVATE PROPERTY

Examples of damage include: cutting fence, chains on fences, lock/window damage. Company Officer will notify District Officer and homeowner. Minor damage should be repaired if possible before leaving the scene.

ADN/006 REQUESTING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FROM THE CITY District Officer will be dispatched to scene if heavy equipment is requested from another City department. District Officer will notify the Deputy, who will notify Dispatch who will make the appropriate arrangements.

ADN/007 CIVIL UNREST Purpose of policy is to provide procedures for safety during incidents involving violence, unrest, or civil disturbances

such as fights, riots, violent crimes, drug-related situations, family disturbances, deranged individuals, and people interfering with FD operations.

Violence: Any aggressive act by civilians toward a FD member or another City official while in performance of their respective duty.

Civil Disturbance: Any domestic emergency such as a riot, and/or public panic, that has the potential of causing casualties or major damage to property.

PERSONNEL RESPONDING TO VIOLENT INCIDENTS

Dispatchers will:

Dispatch appropriate companies.Relay comments from PD.Determine if PD has been assigned or is enroute and notify companies.Give status reports to companies.

First-arriving Company Officer will:

Establish command.Determine whether to enter scene or stand-by for PD.Relay scene assessment to dispatch.If PD is on scene, discuss crew safety.Ensure crew is wearing proper PPE.Continually monitor incident for escalating tension.

Crew Members will:

Full PPE as necessary.Be alert to surroundings.Do not disturb evidence.Prevent hostile confrontations.Maintain crew integrity and accountability.

OPERATING AT AN INCIDENT THAT TURNS VIOLENT

Company Officer will:

Decide crew safety, immediately notify dispatch, request PD, give status report.Decide if crew should evacuate. If so, crew should pick up equipment and leave at the same time, if possible.Notify dispatch of location, safest routes of entry into area.Do not re-enter until cleared by PD.

Dispatchers will: Notify PD, relay info to companies, and advise PD safest routes into area.Notify District Commander(s) of incident and safest routes into area.

District Commander will: Respond to company location, obtain a briefing from company officer, and assume command.

Civil Disturbances FD roles at a civil disturbance are the same as responding to violent incidents, however, tactical issues may change. FD responsibilities include fire protection, rescue, and EMS. The FD is not responsible for maintaining or attempting to maintain order of citizens at a civil disturbance. Response levels will be determined by the Fire Chief or his designee and will be based on info obtained from the

OCPD Incident Commander. Fire dispatch will notify all FD facilities of the response level and area involved by circuit, telephone, or MDT.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35

Response Levels Level 1 (Threat): Increased state of readiness for specific facilities, stations, or districts where conditions of

disturbance exist. Level 2 (Actual Disturbance): Actual physical violence against property or human life on a large

scale. RESPONSE LEVEL ACTIONS

LEVEL 1 (Threat) Level 2 (Actual Disturbance)

Facilities in THREAT area will be kept locked and secure.Fuel tanks will be kept full.Companies on radio will return to stations.During normal business hours, support division supervisors will order personnel to return to work sites.Dispatchers will lock doors leading to Fire Dispatch Center.Secure underground fuel tanks and shut off electrical power to pumps.Exposed equipment on apparatus should be stored in compartments when possible.Maintenance shop will call for PD security, depending on situation.

Dispatch will relay location of PD command post to District Commander closest to incident.DC will respond to PD command and obtain briefing on incident and area security.DC will identify staging area for apparatus and determine needs.PD will establish legitimacy of call.If call is legitimate, PD will provide escort into area.DC will dispatch apparatus from staging into incident.Response into areas unaffected by disturbance will be dispatched by usual dispatch procedures on a different radio channel.

If decision to abandon FD buildings:1. Reserve apparatus will be taken with regular apparatus. 2. Microphones, radios, chargers, and PPE will be removed from building. 3. Medical supply locker contents taken. 4. Main electrical switch to building turned off and backup generator disabled.

Setting Incident Response Priorities (guidelines) Reports of life in danger in occupied exposures. Occupied structures. Vacant structures with occupied exposures. Vital public utility structures. Other incidents as resources permit.

Companies within Perimeter: Company integrity and accountability maintained (radio contact at all times). When riding in apparatus, full PPE including helmet must be worn and windows must remained closed. Company officers and drivers must prevent apparatus from becoming entrapped. Do not engage in PD actions (no hose streams to disperse or control crowds).


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Personnel should avoid confrontation and are not permitted to carry weapons other than the one's commissioned by

the FD, because of normal job duties. Be alert for traps and ambushes. Keep time inside perimeter to a minimum.

Abandoning Violent Areas:IC will determine abandonment based on the following:

Safety of personnel beyond acceptable risk? Is PD abandoning position? Is violence directed toward FD? PD not in control of situation?

If abandonment is to take place: 1. IC will make announcement over radio. 2. Drivers will sound air horn: 3 short blasts, a 2-second pause, 3 short blasts, a 2-second pause, and 3 short blasts. 3. Personnel will pick up equipment and leave area ASAP. 4. Personnel will report to IC when companies are clear of area.

General Information: Use unified command system between Fire, PD, EMS when possible. Normal strategies may be altered to provide for additional safety of personnel. Companies should work for a quick fire knockdown using deck guns and ladder pipes. No personnel should be positioned on a aerial ladder's tip. Incident may be a diversionary tactic for another, larger, incident. Secure PD protection before entering. Ensure PD protection for staging area. For long duration incident, consider housing, feeding, and rehab. Be alert for suspicious people and/or packages.

ADN/008 AMBULANCE CALLS PROCEDURES (UPDATED 7/04) Fire or PD who have been resuscitating a patient may continue upon arrival of EMSA if the EMSA attendant judges

the personnel to be providing correct and adequate care. EMSA personnel have the primary responsibility of care of the patient. If EMSA is on scene, prior to FD's arrival, inquire if additional help is needed. If not, return to service immediately. A decision to transport a patient will be made by the patient or family, not by Fire Department. Complaint's regarding EMSA personnel are to be forwarded to the Chief's office in writing.

OPS/001 DUE TO DELETION - THIS SECTION IS BLANK (UPDATED 10/30/00)OPS/002 RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANY AND OFFICER

Responsibilities of company and officer includes High Rise operations, Commercial Response operations, Residential Fire Alarms, Medical Calls, Water Rescue operations, and Single Company operations.

The company officer is responsible for size-up on every incident. OPS/002.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANY OFFICER

The Company Officer is responsible for preventing damage to all OCFD property during emergency responses. OPS/002.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF APPARATUS OPERATOR

The Apparatus Operator will advise the Company Officer of any unsafe condition or failure of equipment that develops during emergency operations.

OPS/002.3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIREFIGHTER Firefighters should ensure efficient team operations by performing all emergency operations safely and professionally.

OPS/002.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER (UPDATED 9/1/00) The ISO has the authority to suspend any activities that are unsafe or involve an imminent hazard. The ISO should notify the IC of actions taken to correct imminent hazards. The ISO should report conditions, operations, and hazards that do not present an imminent danger to the IC for

mitigation of the hazard. The Assistant ISO has the same authority as the ISO. An ISO can be the IC, individual appointed by the IC, or OCFD Fire Safety Officer. ISO's must wear "lime-green" vests containing the words "SAFETY OFFICER".


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Safety officer vests and Incident Safety Field Operations Guides can be found on all Suppression Battalion Chief's

vehicles. ISO monitors conditions so that they meet the OCFD Emergency Scene Site Safety Plan and Field Operations Guide. The ISO will ensure that the IC establishes a rehab area. The ISO ensures established safety zones, collapse zones, hot zones, and hazard areas are communicated to all

personnel. The ISO "GO BAG" contains tools for identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures. An Emergency Response Site Safety Plan must be completed on all incidents with an IC appointed ISO.

OPS/002.4 ISO Field Operations Guide EVERY EMERGENCY

The ISO guide consist of WHITE pages (required on all emergencies), YELLOW pages (for structure fires), PINK pages (for HazMat, Water, & Special Ops), and BLUE pages (for ISO equipment use).

Site Safety Plans include physical hazards, health hazards, risk evaluation, control measures, and diagram of division/crew assignments.

STRUCTURE FIRES At structure fires, the ISO will report to IC, be briefed on action plan, and pick up ISO GO bag. A 360 degree size-up will be made by the ISO. The ISO will check for collapse indicators such as little or no progress on fire after 10-12 minutes, fire under large

spans, severe burning of walls, floors, or ceilings, distortion of building members, reinforcement stars, and other indicators.

The ISO will check exterior operations for holes, trenches, overhangs, and other employee hazards. The ISO will check interior operations for full PPE, including SCBA and PASS, 2 routes of egress, utilities secured,

crews rotating, and CO readings. The ISO will check for backdraft (yellow/gray smoke puffing, tar-like substance running down inside of window) and

flashover (significant free burning/heat buildup) indicators. The ISO will check roof operations for excessive loads, 2 means of egress, and safe ladder operations.

HAZMAT The HazMat Site Safety & Health Plan should include current and forecasted weather conditions. The HazMat Commander, Safety Officer, and Intervention Officer may NOT perform more than 1 job function.

HazMat Control Boundary MarkingsZONE MARKING

Exclusion Zone or IDLH Conditions RED cone & WindsockHot Zone YELLOW coneWarm Zone (contamination reduction zone) GREEN coneDecontamination Corridor (contamination reduction corridor) ORANGE coneSupport Zone BLUE cone

Personnel leaving the exclusion zone must be thoroughly decontaminated. The decon area should be 80 feet long by 30 feet wide. The ISO must determine the level of protection (A,B,C,or D) of personnel in the exclusion zone, the decon area,

evacuation group, and other personnel. Environmental monitoring of a HazMat scene may include equipment such as combustible gas indicators, oxygen

sensors, colormetric tubes, HNU/OVA, PIDs, FIDs, and pH paper. Heat stress monitoring is mandatory above 70oF. Personnel in the Exclusion Zone must remain in constant radio contact or within sight of the Intervention Group

Leader. Failure of communications while in the Exclusion Zone requires evaluation of whether personnel must leave the zone. 3 Horn Blasts is the emergency signal for all personnel to leave the Exclusion Zone. If an injury occurs in the Exclusion Zone, 3 Horn Blasts shall be sounded (if required by HazMat Safety Officer). No

persons will re-enter the Exclusion Zone until injury/symptoms are determined. The HazMat Safety Officer will assess any injuries to personnel in the Support Zone. If an injury increases the risk to others, 3 Horn Blasts will be sounded to tell personnel to stop activities until risk has

been removed/minimized. In the event of equipment failure, no persons will re-enter the Exclusion Zone until cause of equipment failure is

determined. When an on-site emergency results in evacuation, conditions must be corrected, hazards and Site Safety Plan must be

reassessed/reviewed, and personnel must be briefed on changes in the Site Safety Plan. If there is known or possible asbestos contamination, HazMat 5 will be requested. Run-off water at a fire involving asbestos does NOT need to be contained.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Smoke from fires containing asbestos should be limited with fire streams. A lab contractor should be called for sample pick up and analysis of possible asbestos. Crews/equipment working at fires involving asbestos must be decontaminated. PPE (bunkers) should be bagged after decon (in asbestos fires) for vendor pick-up. Upon detecting a possible drug lab site, company should withdraw, noting any containers, chemicals, cylinders, or

odors as you leave. Dispatch should be contacted via MDT to request OCPD on possible drug labs and pass command

to OCPD when they arrive. Evacuation for Possible/Known Drug Lab

Occupancy Type EvacuationResidential 1 house in all directionsApartment All connecting apartments (up/down stairs)Highway 150 feet in all directions

Commercial Building involved HazMat 5 and District Chief should be requested on all suspected drug labs. SPECIAL OPERATIONS Readings should be obtained on confined spaces from air surveillance equipment every 5 minutes. If the C.A.R.T. air supply is used, call AIR 1 to the scene. Slip, fall, mechanical, and engulfment hazards should be noted on High/Low angle rescues. High-rise structure fire groups may include Attack, Back-up, Base, Exposure, Lobby Control, Rehab., Rescue,

Evacuation, Safety, Salvage, Staging, Stairwell Support, Standpipe/Sprinkler, Ventilation, Maintenance, ONG, OG&E, and Water.

Hazards assessed in structural collapses should include the presence of flammables, toxic atmospheres, oxygen levels, temperature, electricity, water, slip, fall, mechanical, and engulfment hazards.

Possibility of secondary collapse should be closely monitored. The order of action for structural collapse is 1) survey/reconnaissance of area with trapped victims, 2) immediate

rescue of surface victims, 3) removal of victims by exploration of voids, 4) selected debris removal (non-structural debris), 5) general debris removal, 6) structural debris removal.

Trench Rescue ZonesZone Location Personnel (located in zone)

Hot 100 feet in all directions Rescue Extrication Officer (REQ), Rescue Team, HazMat Member, Safety Officer/Rescue Coordinator

Warm 100 feet of Hot Zone Back-Up Teams, Decon, Access Sector

Cold 100 feet of Warm Zone IC, Rescue Coordinator, Support, Resources, Rehab, Non-Essential Personnel, Media

Park apparatus a minimum of 100 feet from trench or excavations. Sources of vibration should be shut down within 300 feet of trench. Spoil piles for trenches should be at least 2 to 4 feet back from lip. Tunnel rescues should employ the same precautions as a confined space rescue. Site information gathered at Dive/Water incidents should include: water depth, water temperature, time of incident

occurrence, type of bottom, and cause of incident. All personnel within 10 feet of water will wear a PFD. There should be a minimum of 5 divers on scene at a rescue.

ISO EQUIPMENT USE Carbon Monoxide Monitor Readings

Parts Per Million Response0-35 ppm Area safe for up to 8 hours without SCBA

35-180 ppm 15 minutes to evacuate if not wearing SCBA180 ppm or more SCBA must be worn

Alarm will sound and light at 35 ppm CO monitors should not be taken into areas greater than 100oF or less than 0oF. Safety banner guard is WHITE with BLACK letters. Hazardous Materials banner guard is ORANGE with BLACK letters. Safety and Hazardous Materials banner guards are used for safety of emergency personnel.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 The can of a Falcon air horn assembly should always be kept upright with valve trigger down. The valve assembly of a Falcon air horn should be threaded onto the air can until safety seal is punctured (air will

hiss), then screw approximately 1 1/2 to 2 more turns and don't overtighten. The Faclon air horn valve assembly should not be removed from can until empty. The 3-prong clip of the air horn should be saved for use with a new refill. An apparatus air horn or Falcon air horn may be used to give the evacuation signal (3 air horn blasts). The ISO sounds emergency evacuation when flashover/collapse occurs, personnel are reported to be lost, trapped, or

missing, when changing from offensive to defensive operations, and any other conditions where death/injury may occur.

The Saunders 8514 Aluminum forms holder should contain forms/documents for Site Safety Plans, Rehab. Group, Structural ISO Field Operations Guide, HazMat, Special Ops, Water Rescue, ISO Equipment use, also at least 1 grease pencil and 2 writing pens.

OPS/003 HIGH RISE A "High Rise" incident is one that occurs or has the potential to progress ABOVE the 3rd floor. The first arriving Company Officer at a high rise incident will establish Command, operate in Fast Attack Mode, and

assign a Fire Attack and Rescue Team (2 engine companies and 1 rescue ladder company). A 3rd alarm will be called at once with a working fire in a high rise. All first alarm companies will go to Level 1 staging (until assigned by IC), except Rescue 8, which reports to the IC.

OPS/003.1 HIGH RISE FIRE ATTACK PLAN FIRST ALARM ASSIGNMENTS The Fire Attack & Rescue Team determines a safe means of ascent and locates the emergency.

OPS/003.2 HIGH RISE WORKING FIRE The first engine company (Fire Attack & Rescue Team) in a high rise building will provide hand lines to attack the

fire. The first rescue ladder company (Fire Attack & Rescue Team) in a high rise building will provide access to the fire

and ventilation. The second engine company (Fire Attack & Rescue Team) in a high rise building will provide rescue and evacuation

from the fire floor and above the fire floor.

OPS/003.3 HIGH RISE STANDPIPE/SPRINKLER COMPANY 1 company assigned by the IC will establish the standpipe/sprinkler system and report back to the IC.

OPS/003.4 HIGH RISE BACK UP LINES 1 company assigned by the IC will provide back up lines for the Attack Company to control the area behind fire

attack and the stairwell to ensure escape. OPS/003.5 HIGH RISE INTERIOR EXPOSURES

The IC will assign a company officer to the Interior Exposure Group, designated at "Interior Exposure". OPS/003.6 HIGH RISE STAGING & BASE OPERATIONS

The IC assigns 1 company to Staging & Base Operations. The Officer will be in charge of STAGING inside the high rise building and the Driver will be in charge of

establishing the BASE. The STAGING officer reports to IC/Operations Officer Staging is located 2 floors below the fire floor. Stairwell access is controlled by Staging Personnel. The staging officer will maintain a separate area for reserve personnel, a rehab area, and stockpiles of

reserve/expended equipment in the Staging area. The BASE is established at least 200 feet away from the high rise. The BASE controls all companies in & out of the high rise. The BASE uses OCPD to control traffic and block streets. Apparatus should be parked diagonally at high rise incidents when possible.

OPS/003.7 HIGH RISE LOBBY CONTROL The Lobby Control Officer reports to the IC until the Logistics Section is utilized. "Lobby Control" controls vertical access, recalls all elevators to ground level, controls air handling systems, monitors

fire control station, contacts building engineer for keys to building, designates stairwells for specific uses, and keeps a status board of personnel entering/leaving.

OPS/003.8 HIGH RISE INCIDENT COMMANDER The first-arriving District Officer/Ride-out will assume/establish command.

OPS/003.9 HIGH RISE OPERATIONS OFFICER The Operations officer manages primary suppression, rescue, and EMS, and assigns/supervises Fire Attack, Staging,

Division/Group supervisors, and Air operations. OPS/003.10 HIGH RISE STAIRWELL SUPPORT


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 The Stairwell Support Officer coordinates transport of equipment via stairwells, auxiliary water supply if required,

and helicopter equipment transfer from roof to staging. One member is to be present on every 2 floors of a stairwell and 1 officer will manage 4-5 members.

OPS/003.11 HIGH RISE STANDARD FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT Engine crews should have full PPE, including SCBA, high-rise hose pack/standpipe kit, forcible entry tools, hand

lights, and portable radios for high-rises. Rescue Ladder crews (including Rescue 8) should have full PPE, including SCBA, forcible entry tools, a rescue saw

(not R8), rope (lifeline & rescue), hand lights, and portable radio. OPS/004 ELEVATORS

The 2 types of elevators are Electric or Traction and Mechanical or Hydraulic. Loss of electrical power will stall any type of elevator. Electric elevators are found in all building heights and used exclusively above 6-7 floors. The hoistway cables and machine room for electric elevators is usually located near the roof. Hydraulic elevators (powered by electric motor) are used in buildings less than 6-7 floors. Hydraulic elevators do not have hoistway cables and the machine room is usually near the basement. Hydraulic elevators can be lowered if stalled by activating the lowering valve, usually located in the machine room. The machine brake is applied on all electric elevators when they stall. Hydraulic elevators do not have a brake, the hydraulic pump stops instead. Blown electrical fuses, power outage, and poor contact on door-closing devices are common causes of electrical

failure. Large elevators (i.e.-hospital cars) weigh about 5,000 lbs., smaller cars about 3,500 lbs. NEVER pry upward on a car. The safeties may let the car fall. NEVER enter an elevator in an emergency without forcible entry tools. When ascending in an emergency situation, start and stop the elevator to ensure proper operation. Elevators should be taken to the floor below the fire floor, using the stairwell from there for fire floor access. "Any evacuation of passengers from elevator cars should be performed under supervision of elevator personnel"

(Guide for Emergency Evacuation of Passengers from Elevators by ASME) Suggested tools for an elevator rescue include: a short extension ladder, a folding ladder, radios, interlock release

keys, safety belts, lifelines, forcible entry tools (axe, claw, & kelley), and flashlights. Moving the car to a landing level is the preferred/safest method of evacuating passengers. Any movement of elevators other than normal (Phase 1) operation, must be under the direct supervision of elevator

personnel. Ensure passengers know what is going to happen, if there are any injured passengers, and if lights are on in the car. The mainline disconnect switch must be in the "ON" position and, if equipped, the emergency stop switch in the

"RUN" position. Activation of the Phase 1 lobby key switch, to return the car to the ground floor, should be attempted first. The "ON" position of the main lobby switch will return elevators to ground floor if functional. The "BYPASS" position of the main lobby switch shunts out sensing device circuits when heat or smoke initiates the

return of elevators. A three position switch identical to the main lobby switch is found in all cars that travel a distance over 70 feet and is

only active when the main lobby switch is in the "ON" position. The same key operates the main lobby switch and car switch. Use of the manual standby power switch may be used in the event of a power outage to return elevators to ground

floor. To open doors by hand on cars at or near a landing, set the mainline disconnect switch to "OFF", open the doors by

hand, and set the car's emergency stop switch to "STOP" if equipped. Lunar keys are found on older Otis, Dover, Esco, Hunter-Hayes, and Montgomery elevators. An 8" or 10" thin shank conventional screwdriver may be substituted for lunar or T-slot keys. T-slot keys are used exclusively on Westinghouse elevators and the slot is found on the door jamb or door. Drop keys (tamper-proof) are found on newer Otis, Dover, Esco, Hunter-Hayes, and Montgomery elevators and are

used by turning the key away from the door edge. Mainline disconnect switches can usually be found next to the entry of the equipment room. With cars within 3 feet of landings, set the mainline switch to "OFF", unlock the hoistway door at the floor nearest the

stalled elevator (with interlock release key), and open hoistway and car doors by hand. To open doors from an adjacent car, take adjacent car to floor closest to stalled car and open doors, set mainline

switch to "OFF", if equipped, extend a pike pole through the opening between the car and hoistway doors of the rescue car, engage the interlock roller, open doors by hand (or by forcible entry if necessary).

When opening doors with forcible entry tools, set the mainline switch to "OFF", place blade of tool at the top (center-closing doors) or where door and jamb meet (single-door).

NEVER pry on the bottom edge of a hoistway door to avoid wedging doors and preventing them from opening.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Always set the Emergency Stop Switch to the "OFF" position, if equipped, when using elevators above the ground

floor. Rescue from cars more than 3 feet from a landing should be performed through the top emergency exit with ladders. New elevators in unenclosed hoistways do NOT have top emergency exits. When performing rescue from cars more than 3 feet from a landing, set the mainline switch to "OFF", open the

nearest landing door above the car, lower a ladder to the elevator top and secure (extending at least 3 feet above landing), lower a 2nd ladder into the top emergency exit (extending at least 3 feet above top of car).

All firefighters and passengers should be secured during rescues with a safety belt and tied off to a lifeline. On top emergency exit rescues, 1 firefighter should remain at the landing, 1 on the top of the car, and 1 inside the car. When using adjacent elevators with matching side emergency exits, move the rescue car using independent service,

firefighters' service, or inspection mode to line up exits, set mainline switch to "OFF", use a 6 foot plank (span not exceed 30 inches) or evacuation bridge between cars. (all firefighters/passengers must be attached with safety belts to lifeline)

NEVER restore power to a stalled elevator. Tell elevator personnel what doors were forced, if any, and what switches were pulled.

The 2 types of manual service for elevators in OKC are Independent and Fire Service. Independent Service consists of a toggle switch inside a locked portion of the operating panel for the car. Activation of Independent Service disregards all hall-calls. A fire department operator is required at all times when in Independent elevator service. Phase 1, which brings all elevators to ground floor, is found on all elevators that travel more than 25 feet, serve more

than 3 landings, and/or are installed since May 1976. Phase 1 switches are located approximately 6 feet from the floor, beside the elevator door. Elevators installed after 1976 in buildings over 70 feet tall will have a Firemen's Emergency Return (Phase 2) inside

the car and is operated by the same key as Phase 1. Cars on Emergency Service must be manually operated by depressing the CLOSE DOOR button to close doors, and

depress and hold the DOOR OPEN button until doors are completely open. The Firemen's Emergency Return feature cannot be turned off except at lobby level and the key cannot be taken out in

the "ON" position. All elevator switch keys must be obtained from building personnel, they are not carried on apparatus. Rule of thumb for personnel on elevators is 6 firefighters per load with gear during fire situations. Regardless of building height, elevators without manual control are NOT to be used during fire situations. A crew of 3 should be initially sent to determine the availability and control of elevators. NEVER take elevators to the fire floor or pass the fire floor. NEVER return UP in an elevator not in manual service mode. NEVER use elevators in multiple hoistways unless all elevators are under fire department control. The presence of photocells or electric eyes can be detected by observing light beams at 30" and 42" between the

elevator and hoistway doors when in the open position. Elevators with electric eyes may be locked in the open position when smoke is present. Elevators buttons may melt at 450-500oF. Photocells, electric eyes, and call buttons are cancelled when in manual control mode. To locate a non-visible fire, first check the enunciator panel, then consult building personnel, and the elevator lobby

panel (may show location of trapped victims). With no visible fire, take manual control of the elevator and assign 1 firefighter and building personnel to investigate.

The car's telephone may be used to communicate with lobby control. During initial fire search, stop the elevator 5 floors below the suspected fire floor. With fire visible, bring all elevators to ground floor and secure with Emergency Stop Switch in the "STOP" position,

ensure HVAC system are shut down if necessary, evacuate by stairwell, and utilize SOP's for high-rise buildings. With fires in elevator machine rooms, pull all mainline switches (near entrance to room), use Class C fire extinguisher

on fire, and remove passengers from stalled elevators. With fires in elevator hoistways, bring all elevators to ground floor and evacuate. With fires in elevator pits or under the car, cars should be moved to the next lowest landing with mainline switches

disconnected before extinguishing fire. NEVER enter a hoistway above or below a car without pulling the mainline disconnects. With earthquakes (warning given), bring elevators to ground floor and secure them. With earthquakes (no warning), stop all elevators and secure by pulling mainline disconnect. Electric Elevator Hoisting Machines are used for high speed, high-rise passenger service. If trapped in a blind hoistway, first activate the "STOP" switch, open elevator doors, then breach the wall. When trapped in a local service hoistway, first activate "STOP" switch, open elevator door, disengage hoistway lock,

evacuate OR if unsuccessful, open top hatch, disengage lock, and evacuate. Escalators, ramps, and manlifts generally travel less than 1-3 floors.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Enclosed escalators may qualify as an exit. Escalator incidents usually involve feet caught where the steps terminate at the floor or coats caught step edge and

skirt. To secure escalators, pull the mainline disconnects under the top and bottom inspection plates (held in place by 4

screws) With items caught between skirt and step edge of an escalator, use a pry bar or K-12 saw to free them. Removal of escalator combs is used to free items caught where steps terminate. Emergency stop and up/down switches are located at the top and bottom of escalators. The key used for manual control of elevators usually fits escalators restart switches.

ELEVATOR TERMINOLOGY AUXILIARY POWER is standby power in the event of power failure. Time lapse between outage and backup power

may be a few seconds to several minutes. A BANK is a group or series of cars in a common hoistway. BLIND SHAFTS are express hoistways without landing openings. BRAKES are mechanical devices used to stop elevators during normal operation (like car brakes). BURN-OUT is the burning out of automatic elevator door motors on doors that are wedged. CABLES are hoisting cables or "ropes", also called "strings". A CAR is a box or cage used for passenger/freight transportation. CAR BUFFERS are oil cylinders or spring cushions located in the elevator pit to prevent overtravel of the car. CAR DOORS are doors of the elevator car (not hoistway doors). CAR PANELS are the controls in the elevator car. CONTINUOUS PRESSURE SWITCHES are switches that must remain depressed to provide a function. COUNTERWEIGHTS are balancing weights found on cable-powered cars, usually the car's weight plus 40% of the

car's carrying capacity. COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS are oil cylinders or spring cushions that prevent overtravel of counterweights. The CROSSHEAD is the main bar across the top of the car, similar to a main beam. An AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING DEVICE is an electronically operated cam or roller used to lock hoistway

doors. DOOR OPERATORS consist of an electric motor and arm used to open/close car doors. DRUM-TYPE ELEVATORS use a drum in the elevator room with hoisting cable wound about it to operate elevators.

(found in older installations) ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS have gearless machines with slow-speed motors on a shaft mounted on a

traction sheave grooved for hoisting cables. (generally used for moving units over 400 feet/minute) GOVERNORS are mechanical devices (generally fly-ball type) that limit car speed. GROUP ZONING is grouping of cars installed and programmed to serve specific zones or areas of a building (local,

intermediate, express) GUIDE SHOES are brake type shoes which operate as roller guides. HOISTWAY ACCESS SWITCHES are key-operated switches, found at the top and lowest landing, for operation of

hoistway doors. Normally found 72" above the ground and 12" to the side of the door. HOISTWAY DOOR INTERLOCKS prevent movement of cars unless hoistway doors are closed and locked. HOISTING ROPES are steel cables used to raise/lower cars. HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS are cars mounted on top of a hydraulic plunger which is raised by oil pressure and

lowered by gravity. May receive partial support from cables/counterweights. Generally used for lifts less than 65 feet and speeds less than 200 feet/minute.

A LANDING is the floor or floor level at which a car should stop. A LANDING ZONE is a space about 18 to 30 inches, up or down, in which the car is expected to stop. A LOAD WEIGHING BYPASS is a weight sensing device on the bottom of a car. Cars which exceed the pre-set

weight limit will not stop at all stations and will bypass until the weight is adjusted. The LOBBY is usually the main floor of a building. The LOBBY PANEL, which is usually locked, is used to control elevators. Also called lobby control. LOCAL HOISTWAYS are shafts with landing openings at each floor. The MACHINERY ROOM (Motor Room) is an enclosed room housing elevator machinery and equipment.

Generally locked in a penthouse (electric elevators) or located in the pit (hydraulic elevators). The OIL POT is an oil pressure type brake used on some older installations. OVERTRAVEL is travel of a car above or below the expected landing. PARK is when a car returns to lobby level and "sleeps". PHOTO CELLS (Photo-Electric Devices) are electric eyes used to activate door closing devices. Most cells are at

hand and calf level with newer units covering the entire door area and space outward from the door. The PIT is a sunken area under a hoistway used to house buffers and elevator equipment. POSITION INDICATORS are found inside cars and in corridors indicating direction of travel and floor position.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 POWER OPERATED DOORS are motor driven doors that slide to the side of the car. ROLLER GUIDES are sets of small wheels or rollers mounted on a frame attached to the car and rolling on the rails. SAFETIES are special mechanical emergency brakes on cars supported by cables. Activated if cables fail or car

moves to fast (15-20% of rated speed). May not be hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic. Must have power returned to motor to deactivate.

SERVICE ELEVATORS are cars designed to carry passengers and freight. SHAFT is another term for hoistway. SIDE EMERGENCY EXITS are special openings on sides of a car, normally found on cars when hoistway landings

are over 30" apart. Opening must be 60" high and 14" wide. A key must be used to open from inside the car and a handle is used outside the car.

SLEEP is an electronic process of putting a car in an area or landing of greatest potential use. Doors are closed and power is off.

TOP EMERGENCY EXITS are openings in the top of cars (20" x 20"). Newer installation may only be opened from the interior of the car.

A UNIT is a term for the complete elevator, including the car, hoistway, and machinery. VENTILATION of cars traveling over 3 stories must be vented (mechanically) top and bottom and be in a vented

hoistway.OPS/005 SPECIAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

NO NOTES OPS/005.1 TAMPER-PROOF HYDRANT CAPS & WRENCHES

Tamper-proof caps can be found from Reno to N.W. 10th from Portland to Frisco Road. Tamper-proof hydrant wrenches are issued to OKC, Bethany, Warr Acres, Yukon, and Mustang fire departments and

do not replace existing hydrant wrenches. Tamper-proof wrenches may have to be used in conjunction with regular hydrant wrenches due to the nut operating

part of the wrench being non-adjustable.

OPS/005.2 SPECIAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT-SALVAGE MASTER The Salvage Master is a wet vac designed to be carried on the back. Salvage Master operation includes ensuring motor is secured to tank, placing switch on right side of harness in the

snap provided, using the swing-on method to don that apparatus (back support strap should ride just below the waist). The disposal cap must be in place before operating motor. When using a 3-prong to 2 prong adapter, loosen the wall plate and attach the ground pigtail. The motor switch for the Salvage Master is located on the right harness and can be operated with the left hand. The capacity of the Salvage Master is about 5.9 gallons of water. The Salvage Master is equipped with a polyethylene clapper type float that rises up to the exhaust opening as the tank

is filled until the float closes the exhaust hole (motor then shuts off). The Salvage Master may be tilted up to 30 degrees from vertical in any direction. To install floor accessories on a Salvage Master, loosen the threaded fitting retainer ring and insert tool. Floor wands should be held with the left hand forward on the handle about 6 to 12 inches with the right hand

(applying down pressure) on the hose connection as a fulcrum. When using the squeegee attachment on a Salvage Master, pull the wand toward you.

OPS/005.3 SPECIAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT-SIERRA JUMBO MODEL 44 HOSE CLAMP The Sierra Jumbo Model 44 Hose Clamp body is made of high tensile aluminum (stainless steel lock, bronze screw

and nut) and handles hose ranging from 1 1/2" to 3". The handle of a Sierra Jumbo hose clamp is 24" (turned clockwise to shut off flow) with a base of 8" by 17" long. Hose clamps should be applied 20 feet behind the apparatus and 5 feet from the coupling on the supply side. Sierra Jumbo hose clamps should not be used on 4" or 5" hose.

OPS/005.4 SPECIAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT-BANNER GUARD MARKERS FOR CROWD CONTROL, SAFETY HAZARDS, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (UPDATED 12/16/99)

Banner guard can be used to limit entry into IDLH (Immediate Danger to Life & Health) condition areas. If banner guard is to be used, the District Officer should be called. Banner guard should be placed about 3 feet off the ground. Banner guard should only be removed by the IC or designee and disposed of at the station. When about 3/4 of a banner guard roll has been used, a work order should be sent to the Maintenance Shop for a

replacement roll. Crowd control banner guard is yellow with black letters, and should be used to control looting, provide evidence

protection, and prevent unauthorized entry.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Crowd control banner guard can be found in all District Command vehicles in the ISO bag. Safety banner guard is white with black letters. Hazmat banner guard is orange with black letters. Safety/Hazmat banner guard is used to identify zones or areas that present dangerous or hazardous conditions

(determined by the IC). Safety/Hazmat banner guard should encompass the entire hazard or mark all access points into the hazard area. When Safety/Hazmat banner guard is used, the IC will identify by radio, the hazards/risks to all companies prior to

entry into area. Safety banner guard is carried on all District Command vehicles (in ISO bag), on the Deputy Chief of Operation's

vehicle, and the Safety Officer's vehicle. Hazmat banner guard is carried on Hazmat units, Special Operations vehicles, Safety Officer's vehicle, and all District

Command vehicles (in ISO Go bags). OPS/006 INCIDENT REHABILITATION

The Rehab Group is utilized to assist personnel who suffer from the effects of sustained physical exertion. The Rehab Group provides a physical assessment, revitalization (rest, refreshments), treatment of injuries, continuous

monitoring of physical condition, and transportation for those in need of definitive medical care. Each company member must no suersors if they reach a level of fatigue that could affect themselves or others. The Rehab Officer typically reports to the Logistics Officer. Entry/Exit to Rehab Zone is marked with 2 traffic cones. Rehab should be divided into 3 areas: immediate rehab, staged & ready firefighters, and medical evaluation &

treatment. Residential, commercial, and multiple alarm Rehab areas will be staffed with initially responding resources. Rehab areas for multiple alarms will be staffed by greater alarm support personnel who will relieve the initial

responders who staff the area. All members reporting to the Rehab area will check in/out with the Rehab Officer at the Entry/Exit point. The Rehab Officer will notify Logistics of companies ready for reassignment, identity of companies in rehab, and

status of injured personnel. The Rehab Area should include supplies such as Fluids, Food (Red Cross), Medical supplies, and others such as fans,

tarps, heaters, floodlights, blankets, traffic cones. Employees should hydrate (at least 8 ounces), while SCBA's are being filled. During heat stress, employees should consume one quart (32 ounces) of water per hour. Caffeinated and carbonated drinks should be avoided during rehydration. The American Red Cross may provide nourishment on extended incidents of 3 hours or more. Rest periods should not be less than 10 minutes and may exceed 1 hour as determined by the Rehab Officer. In the Medical Evaluation Area, the employee's heart rate is measured for 30 seconds. If heart rate is >110bpm, a

temperature should be taken. If an employee's temperature exceeds 100.6oF, PPE should not be worn. Vital signs will be taken every 5 to 10 minutes while in the Medical Evaluation Area.

OPS/007.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSES-COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL (UPDATED 1/15/03) With nothing showing, remaining companies will go to Level 1 staging. With smoke or fire showing, Command will decide the Strategic Mode and assign Tactical Priorities (Life Safety,

Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation, and Continue to provide for the safety and accountability of personnel). OPS/007.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSES-SINGLE COMPANY-ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Command of the incident will be assumed by the Company/Acting Officer. OPS/008 WILDLAND FIRES (UPDATED 1/15/03)

Special wildland tactics/methods can be found in IFSTA Fundamentals of Wildland Firefighting. The Assistant Chief of Department or Deputy Chief will determine if task force response will be required for all grass

fires during grass season. A normal response to a grass fire will be determined by information gathered by Dispatch. A direct attack is working from the burned side, starting at the head, and working down the flank on the windward

side. The indirect attack method is protecting exposures and allowing fire to burn to natural or manmade fire breaks. Four-wheel drive brush pumpers are the only rigs that should normally be used off roadways. In most cases, the Fast Attack mode is most advantageous. Command should consider rotating crews every 4 hours or so on extended incidents. Burning out is an offensive tactic used with the indirect attack and should only be done on orders from IC. The 2nd-in brush pumper should go immediately to Tandem Attack mode and follow the 1st-in brush pumper. A minimum of 3 brush pumpers would be required on the 1st alarm of a medium or large grass fire. Use of turrets on tankers should be considered for firebreaks along roadways. Engines and tank pumpers at grass fires are used primarily for exposure protection.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Rescue Ladders at grass fires are used for fireline staffing. A 3/8" or less solid stream nozzle works best on love grass. If the need for mutual aid is questionable, have dispatch notify mutual aid companies to be on standby. Available OCFD units should be utilized before requesting mutual aid. The fire department having jurisdiction where the fire originated should be in Command. OCFD personnel shall not ride on mutual aid equipment or vice versa. For point-to-point communication, fireground companies should switch handsets to 8 plus the primary channel

(reception is limited to about 1 mile). Southeast fire companies may use channel 1, however, it reduces the radio traffic to the rest of the city. Channel 4 may be used to contact mutual aid companies directly. The crossband repeater on District Command vehicles is utilized by tuning to the channel being used plus 100 (i.e.-

Channel 11 +100=Channel 111 on crossband). The on-scene DAA (at CP) may set up a line of communication between mutual aid companies by use of one of their

handhelds. WILDLAND TERMS

BACKFIRING is a defensive tactic where fires are intentionally set ahead of a moving fire, utilizing natural or manmade fire breaks. Only used when Direct Attack is not feasible.

BRUSH PUMPERS are fire apparatus specifically adapted for fighting ground cover fires. Usually 4 wheel drive and carry approximately 300 gallons of water.

The HEAD OF FIRE is the downwind, leading edge of the fire. MUTUAL AID COMPANIES are those that have an agreement with OCFD to assist when requested. May be paid or

volunteer. A TANDEM ATTACK is a direct attack where one or more units follow each other along the fireline with the lead

unit using all of their water before the following unit takes over. A TANKER is an apparatus with a water tank 1,000 gallons or larger that is used for transporting water. A TANK PUMPER is an apparatus with a large booster tank, usually 750 gallons, and is designed to pump-and-roll,

utilizing a built-in pump and an auxiliary pump. Most are 2 wheel drive and not designed for off-road use. A TASK FORCE is an initial response consisting of 1 Engine company, 1 Tank Pumper, and 1 Brush Pumper. A WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS is an apparatus used to supply water (includes tankers, engines, tank pumpers).

Water may be obtained from on-board tanks, hydrants, or drafted from creeks, rivers, ponds, and swimming pools. TANKER OPERATIONS

Tanker apparatus may be used to fill fold-a-tanks, supply handlines from tank, or nurse feed an engine or tank pumper.

Shuttle turn time and shuttle GPM flow are two important factors in successful tanker operations. Shuttle turn time is the time it takes a tanker to leave the scene, return with water, and dump its load. Shuttle GPM flow must meet or exceed that of firefighting apparatus.

FOLD-A-TANKS In a single-tank drop, a tanker will drop off one tank, unload water, and pull off both hard suction hoses. Water is

then drafted from the tank by an engine or floto-pump. In a multiple-tank drop (Diamond Method), tanks are placed corner to corner with the first tank being the drop for the

tanker and the draft tank for the fire attack engine. For a continuous water supply, multiple fold-a-tanks will need to be connected by filling the 2nd tank with tanker

water, placing hard suction hose into the 2nd tank, submerging, and allowing air to escape, then seal the end and quickly place in other tank.

Hopping Tanks is a method used with moving grass fires where tanks will be dropped, filled, and moved as needed. The dump site location is the location that the tank(s) is dropped (drain hole at lowest point). Nurse feeding is hooking up of feeder line from the discharge on the tanker to the suction of a pumper. The nursing method is used on small fires and with less than 3,000 gallons needed. An engine should be used at the fill site to refill apparatus when possible, if not, 2 large 250 gpm floto pumps may be

used by siamesing the two 3 inch discharges into the apparatus' intake. With minimum access and adequate terrain, a full tank pumper can be positioned in the center of the burned area.

When it is 3/4 empty, another will take its place. TANKER OPERATIONS TERMS

FIRE FLOW is the total GPM to control and extinguish a fire. FLOTO PUMPS are portable floating pumps used to draft water from static water sources. Small pumps are 95

GPM and large pumps are 250 GPM. FOLD-A-TANKS are portable tanks carried on all OCFD tankers which hold 2,500 gallons each. TANKERS are fire apparatus with tank capacity of 1,000 gallons or larger, whose primary purpose is transporting

water. OCFD tankers hold 2,500 gallons. A WATER SUPPLY is a source of water (hydrants, ponds, pools, tankers) for use in fire fighting operations.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 A WATER SUPPLY OFFICER is a position staffed as needed to locate a sufficient water supply, calculating GPM

needed, determining travel routes, number of tankers needed, and turn-around time. OPS/009 BACK UP LINE (ADDED 8/15/00)

A back up line is a charged line of equal or larger diameter placed to back up the attack crew. Back up lines should follow the attack line close enough to protect the attack crew. If fire overpowers the attack line, the back up line may be used for fire attack (another back up line should be pulled). Only 1 back up line is needed if 2 attack lines are used in the same entrance.

OPS/010 EMERGENCY SCENE TRAFFIC CONTROL (ADDED 8/15/00) Exit curb-side or non-traffic side of apparatus when possible. Always face traffic when placing cones. The IC or Company Officer will act as initial safety officer when traffic control is needed. Companies should not be returned until an adequate safe work zone has been created (even on non-injury accidents). Apparatus should be placed to provide greater lateral protection, utilization of reflective striping, and promote flow of

traffic. When operating in the vicinity of sight distance obstructions (hills, curves), additional apparatus

should be placed in the same lane as incident, prior to the obstruction.

Recommended Guidelines for Length of a Safe Work

Zone

Speed (mph) Length (feet)25 5535 12045 22055 33565 485

Each apparatus should have at least three 28 inch traffic cones. Cones should be placed starting at 100 feet behind the unit angling toward the flow of traffic. Flares should not be used to direct traffic. For extended incidents, the Emergency Barricade Truck Traffic Management Division can be contacted. Minimum PPE for a traffic-related incident includes helmet and reflective vest or bunker coat. Cones should be picked up starting closest to the incident working away.

OPS/011 PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM (PAS) (UPDATED 1/15/03) The company board is a 3" x 6" card with velcro hook strip on the front and velcro loop strip on the back and

contains the name of organization (OCFD), company identification, up to 5 name tags, and company ID tag. The company officer will be the first name under the company identification tag on the Company Board. 5 extra blank Company Boards with blank ID's are kept in each Suppression Chief's car. The Company ID tag is a 0.75" x 2.5" plastic card with velcro loop on the back and contains the name of organization

(OCFD) and company identification and is carried on the underside brim of the officer's helmet. Emergency evacuation (3 horn blasts) signals all scene personnel to evacuate and perform a Personnel Accountability

Report (PAR). Helmet Identification Tags are 2" x 4" retro-reflective tags with velcro loop backing placed on helmets to designate

company individual is assigned to (White=Chief, Red=Officer, Green=Driver, Yellow=Firefighter, Orange=Non-Suppression Staff).

Name Tags are 0.75" x 2.5" plastic cards with velcro loop backing labeled with OCFD and employee name. 20 extra blank Name/Company ID tags are carried on each Suppression Chief's cars. The company officer must visually check to confirm the crew is accounted for during a PAR. Flashover, collapse, missing personnel, change from offensive to defensive, and other situations deemed necessary

may precipitate a PAR being called by the IC. The purpose of a PAR is for every supervisor to know 1) Who are they responsible for? 2) Where are they? 3) What

are they doing? A Status Board is a board with hook velcro on front and/or back and is used to account for location, activity, time in,

etc of crew. The Status board should be able to hold a minimum of 5 company ID's. Status Boards may be used at the CP or at all entry points. 5 extra Status Boards are kept on the Battalion Chief's cars. On arrival at an incident, the Company Officer will announce the apparatus ID and location (i.e.-E1, Level 1 Staging). The Company Officer is responsible for turning in the Company ID tag to the supervisor at the point of entry (Staging,

Command, Operations, Rescue, Ventilation, etc.). Operations Chiefs, Branch Directors, and/or Division/Group/Sector Supervisors are responsible for knowing the

company assignments, Time-in, and Location/Activity.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 When a Personal Alert Device (PAD) Activation occurs or a "Mayday" is called, all radio traffic will cease, IC will

activate the RIT team, IC will initiate a PAR, and IC will request an additional alarm. Emergency traffic should include location of company reporting, approximate location of problem, and environmental

conditions. With an "urgent" call, all radio traffic will cease, IC will determine if a PAR is necessary, and IC will evaluate

circumstances or conditions reported. Accountability officers can be any uniformed OCFD employee assigned to the Operations Branch. If an incident escalates, an Accountability Group will be established consisting of more than one Accountability

Officer. The Accountability Officer will be responsible for arriving Mutual Aid, EMS, and other non-OCFD personnel. Arriving company officers will remove the company ID from the helmet of the officer they are relieving and place

under the brim of their helmet. OPS/012 RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM (RIT) (ADDED 4/6/01)

RIT teams are specifically for rescuing emergency personnel operating at any incident with potential IDLH, physical, or health hazards.

The RIT team consists of a minimum of 3 personnel fully equipped with full PPE, tools, and radio. 2 in 2 out compliance {OSHA 29 CFR 1910,134 (g)(4)} is required on incidents requiring interior attack or

operations in IDLH conditions. The RIT team on a commercial response will be designated by the IC from the companies responding. Dispatch will automatically send one company of 3 personnel or more upon the first arriving company stating that an

interior attack will be made. 2 in 2 out will be in effect until the RIT team reports to the IC. Upon arrival, the RIT team will report to the IC with tools and equipment. The leader of the RIT team will be briefed

on the status (structural concerns, fire conditions, location/function of companies, strategic goals, and command structure).

RIT teams will make their own size up of the situation including collapse potential, alternate entry/egress, problems in gaining access, and number of RIT teams/personnel adequate. After size up, RIT team will return to CP.

OPS/013 RAPID DEPLOYMENT & RESCUE OPERATIONS FOR ACTIVE CRIME SCENES (ADDED 4/6/01) The Rapid Deployment & Rescue Operations for Active Crime Scenes SOP establishes procedures for safe and

effective management of civilian casualties resulting from criminal suspect(s) actively engaged in the process of killing or attempting to kill other persons.

An active shooter is one who does not barricade themselves and take hostages but have demonstrated the intention to kill or injure.

EMS staging will be adjacent to Fire staging at a crime scene. The IC must establish face-to-face communication with PD to determine if threats have been eliminated before

proceeding into a crime scene. PD contact teams will consist of 2-6 person teams who locate and stop violent behavior. PD initial contact teams will not provide first aid, evacuation, or triage until immediate threat has been eliminated. Police tactical units and bomb squad will be out of the scene before it is cleared for other personnel to enter. Fire/EMS operations in the crime scene are under the authority and protection of law enforcement personnel. Fire/Police rescue teams will be formed to evacuate civilians and civilian casualties. Rescue teams will assemble backboards and C-collars from rigs and EMS rigs. Rescue teams consist of 2 firefighters minimum (preferably 4) and 1 police officer minimum. Fire Rescue Teams will report to police staging/triage treatment area for integration of teams. Movement of rescue teams will be under the direction of the police officer. Fire personnel will not enter areas in front of police officers. Triage/treatment area will be set up just outside the unsecured area and in an area that allows for ingress/egress of

EMS vehicles. Casualties will not be triaged inside the unsecured area, however, a black tag may be attached to identify dead. Firefighter carries may be utilized in the event there are not enough backboards. Transport medics must remain on their rigs at all times unless reassigned. A separate and safer triage area for walking wounded may be set up away from the main triage area.

OPS/014 MEDI-FLIGHT PROCEDURES (ADDED 9/21/01) The IC may contact Medi-Flight directly with information if a cell phone is available on scene, otherwise, contact

Dispatch.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Information to be relayed for Medi-Flight includes: map number, main/cross street and/or direction/distance from

major intersection, type of accident, brief description of patient injuries, number of victims, communications (radio) channel, agency (OCFD), and call-back number.

If GPS is available, give coordinates for Landing Zone (LZ) OR direction/distance from the GPS-equipped apparatus to the LZ.

The LZ must be 60' x 60' (day) or 100' x 100' (night/high winds). Pilot should be advised of Terrain, Obstacles, Wind Direction, and Wires (T.O.W.W.). The LZ should have less than a 5 degree slope. Civilians must be kept at least 150 feet from helicopter at all times. The LZ can be illuminated with chemical lights, headlights, or spotlight (do not direct at helicopter). Apparatus should leave emergency lights on so helicopter can spot the scene. Approach/Departure lanes should be clear of obstacles 100-150 feet up and downwind of the LZ. Do NOT approach unless told so by pilot/crew member, and ONLY from the front (use downhill side if on slope to

approach). The landing guide person should be at least 100 feet from the helicopter with back to the wind and should leave the

area when helicopter is on final approach. Landing area should be no closer than 50 yards from the scene. There should be no smoking or running within 50 feet of the helicopter. Do not assist crew members with opening/closing doors. Helicopters should NOT be used on the following patients: 1) Cardiac arrest without return of spontaneous

circulation in the field, 2) trauma patients with trauma score of 4 or less, 3) trauma patients not meeting Code One Trauma Alert criteria, or 4) patients with stable vitals and without serious illness.

Helicopters are seldom used within a 10 mile radius of the hospital-based helicopter unless multiple patients of serious nature require rapid transport or road conditions would delay ground transport.

If incident is further than a 10 mile radius from the hospital-based helicopter, Medi-Flight may be called if patient has a time sensitive problem (and Medi-Flight would be faster) or transport time by ground would be detrimental to the patient (and EMSA is not yet on scene).

First Responder agency or EMSA may cancel helicopter if patient's condition warrants it. Fire or law enforcement is responsible for a safe LZ. Helicopter utilization is reviewed by the Office of the Medical Director of the Medical Control Board.

IMS Manual(Updated through 8/7/04)

FORWARD The IMS model system was designed to be used for structure fires using up to 25 fire companies. The major function of IMS are Command, Operations, Planning, and Logistics. The IMS system allows those having jurisdiction to have full command authority within its jurisdiction at all times. Multi-jurisdictional incidents are normally managed under a unified command with a single CP and single action plan. The organizational structure should never be larger than required. Operating procedures for IMS can create a standardized approach to managing an incident.

COMMAND PROCEDURES Establishing Command provides a system of managing incidents by defining activities and employing plan of action

under the control of 1 IC. Tactical priorities of which the IC is responsible include: Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property conservation,

and Continuing to provide for the safety and accountability of personnel. The functions of command include: assuming/announcing command and CP, rapid size-up, set up communications,

identify overall strategy (action plan), assign companies, develop Incident Management Organization, provide tactical objectives, review/revise action plan as needed, provide to continuation, transfer, or termination of command.

The 1st suppression unit to arrive at a scene will assume command. At a single company incident, establishing command may only be announcing arrival. Command is activated by giving an initial radio report. Radio reports should include: unit #, brief description of situation, conditions, action taken, strategy, safety concerns,

assumption, identification, and location of command, and resources needed/not needed. In "Nothing Showing" mode, the initial arriving company should investigate while other units remain in staged mode. In "Nothing Showing" mode, the officer should go with the company to investigate while using a portable radio to

command the incident. "Fast-Attack" mode requires immediate action to stabilize and requires company officer assistance and direct

involvement in the attack. "Fast-Attack" mode should not last more than a few minutes. No crew shall remain in a hazardous area without radio communications.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Company Officers should utilize a tactical worksheet to assist in managing large incidents until relieved by a higher

ranking officer. An Officer may assign crew members to perform staff functions to assist command. Command shall not be passed to an officer who is not on scene. It is preferable for the initial company officer to continue in fast attack mode until command can be passed to an on-

scene unit. The first uniformed suppression member arriving on scene will automatically assume command. Can be any member

up to the Fire Chief (company officer is most common). Later-arriving higher ranking Chief Officers may assume command or assume advisor positions. Face-to-Face is the preferred method of transferring command. Persons being relieved of command should review the tactical worksheet with the Officer assuming command. When assignments are complete or not possible, when additional resources are required, or when special information

arises, it should be communicated to Command. The IC has complete control and responsibility of an incident. Anyone can effect a change in the IMS system if a safety issue arises.

COMMAND STRUCTURE The size and complexity of the organizational structure is determined by the scope of the emergency. Initial responses (1st alarm) should be in 1-5 increments with regards to organizational structure. Reinforced responses will require greater alarms and possibly mutual aid. The Command Organization should develop faster than tactical deployment of personnel and resources. There should be more people working than commanding an incident. The STRATEGIC level of Command is the overall direction of the incident. The TACTICAL level of Command assigns operational objectives (to Group Leaders). The TASK level of Command assigns specific tasks to companies (from Group Leaders to crew). Strategy should involve determination of Offensive vs. Defensive, establish overall objectives, set priorities,

developing an action plan, obtaining/assigning resources, predicting outcomes, and assigning specific tasks to tactical level units.

Tactical level officers include: Branch, Division, Group, and Sector Officers in charge of grouped resources. The Task level includes personnel working under Tactical level officers in their respective groups to accomplish tasks. A division is the organizational level having responsibility for operations within a specified floor or level of the

interior of a building. In multi-story occupancies, the divisions will take on the number of the floor (Division 1=Floor 1), and floors below

the ground floor will be termed Sub-Divisions. A Sector is an organizational level responsible for operations within a defined geographic OUTSIDE the building. Division/Group or Sectors should be established early in an incident. The normal number of divisions, groups, or sectors 1 IC can manage (span of control) is 3 to 7. If the incident is

moving quickly, the span of control should be 5 or less. When span of control is exceeded, Section Chiefs or Branches may be organized. Most communication between company officers and their division, sector, or group should be face-to-face, which

limits radio traffic. Each division, group, or sector be assigned tactical objectives, a radio designation, and resources by the IC. In most cases 3 to 7 companies represents the maximum span of control for a Division, Group, or Sector. The guideline for span of control with Divisions, Groups, or Sectors is 5. Division, Group, and Sector Officers must be in a position to directly supervise and monitor operations. Requests for additional resources should be directed to the Division, Group, or Sector Officer. Crew must report to Rehab as a complete company for accountability reasons.

COMMAND STRUCTURE - Expanding the Organization The 4 section functions usually carried out by the IC initially in a fully expanded incident are Operations, Planning,

Logistics, and Finance/Administration. As ranking officers arrive on the scene of a large incident, they will be needed to fill Command and General Staff

positions. It is recommended that 2 or more units NOT be combined into 1 single unit. Individuals will receive orders from a superior, however, they may give information to any position in different parts

of the organization based on operational procedures for that position. As an incident becomes more complex, it may be divided into branches to maintain span of control. Branches should operate and communicate with command on a separate channel if possible. Functional branches should take on the name of the function (i.e.-HazMat Branch), while tactical branches are

designated numerically (i.e.-Branch 2). Branches may be located at the CP or at operational locations. Branches are not limited to Operations.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Multi-jurisdictional resources are best managed by supervisors from their respective agencies. The Operations Section Chief should create an Air Operations Branch for incidents that require the use of aircraft. The Operations Section Chief is responsible for all incident tactical activities, tactical priorities, and safety of

operations personnel. The Operations Section is most commonly implemented as a span-of-control mechanism. The Operations Section Chief is responsible for establishing, moving, or discontinuing the use of Staging. Staging

reports to Operations Section Chief when the position is implemented. Staging will request logistical support (food, fuel, sanitation) from the Logistics Section. The Planning Section is responsible for the gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and processing of information for

decision-making. (Goal is to plan ahead) The Planning Section evaluates strategy/plan with IC, maintains resource status, accounts for personnel, evaluates for

span-of-control, forecasts outcome, evaluates future resources needed, manage situation status, plan for incident mobilization, and maintain incident records.

The Logistics Section provides support for the organization in the form of facilities, transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance, fueling, food, communications, medical services, rehab, and CISD if needed.

The Finance/Administration Section provides procurement of outside services (funding), documentation of incident cost, legal risks for incidents, and other documentation.

Once an IC establishes an Operations Section position, the goal of the IC should be strategy, review and evaluate changes in action plan, select priorities, review organizational structure, and establish liaison with other agencies/property owners.

Command Staff positions include: Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer. The Information Officer (PIO) will establish information regarding the cause, size, current situation, and resources

committed to the incident for media and other governmental agencies. The Safety Officer's function is to assess hazardous and unsafe situations and to develop personal safety measures. The Safety Officer has the authority to STOP unsafe acts. The Liaison Officer's function is a point of contact for representatives from other agencies assisting at an incident. A Task Force is a temporarily assembled resource (rigs and crews) of NOT more than 5 units (i.e.-Engine, RL, &

BP). A Strike Team is 5 units of the same kind (i.e.-5 brush pumpers).

UNIFIED COMMAND When there is no overlap of jurisdictional boundaries, a Single Command (1 IC) will be established. In a Unified Command, the individuals designated by their jurisdictions/departments will jointly determine objectives,

strategy, and priorities. Selection of an Operations Section Chief in a Unified Command Structure shall be determined by mutual agreement

of the individuals of the Unified Command, based on greatest jurisdictional involvement, number of resources involved, by existing statutory authority, or mutual knowledge of individual's qualifications.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE - Individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency who has

been delegated full authority to make decisions on all matter affecting that agencies participation. (reports to Liaison Officer)

ALLOCATED RESOURCES - Resources dispatched to an incident that have not yet checked in with the IC. ASSIGNED RESOURCES - Resources that have checked in with the IC and have been assigned work tasks on an

incident. BASE - Location at which the primary logistics functions are coordinated and administered. (may be located at the

CP-only 1 base per unit) BRANCH - Organizational level having functional/geographical responsibility for major segments of incident

operations. (organized between Section and Division/Group/Sector) COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - Functional unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section responsible for

incident communications, installation/repair of communications equipment, and operation of communication center. (may also refer to a communications vehicle)

COMPANY OFFICER - Individual responsible for command of a company. (not specific to any rank-may be a FF, Lt., Cpt., or Chief Officer)

COMPENSATION/CLAIMS UNIT - Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section responsible for financial concerns resulting from injuries or fatalities at the incident.

COOPERATING AGENCY - Agency supplying assistance other than direct suppression, rescue, support, or service functions to incident control effort (Red Cross, PD, Utility Co.)

COST UNIT - Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section responsible for tracking costs, analyzing cost data, making cost estimates, and recommending cost-saving measures.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 DOCUMENTATION UNIT - Functional Unit within the Planning Section responsible for recording/protecting all

documents relevant to the incident. FACILITIES UNIT - Functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section that provides fixed facilities

for the incident (incident base, sleeping areas, sanitary facilities, formal CP). FINANCE/ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT - Section responsible for all costs and financial action of the incident and may

include a Time Unit, Procurement Unit, Compensation/Claims Unit, and/or Cost Unit. FOOD UNIT - Functional Unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section which provides meals for those

working at an incident. GENERAL STAFF - A group of incident management personnel comprised of the Section Chiefs from Operations,

Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration. GROUND SUPPORT UNIT - Functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section responsible for

fueling, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and also transportation of personnel and supplies. GROUP - Organizational level having responsibility for a specified function assigned to an incident (ventilation,

salvage, water supply, etc.). INCIDENT ACTION PLAN - The strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements of an incident.

Simple incidents may not require a written action plan, while large incidents require documentation of the plan. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - An Incident Management System with a common organizational structure with

responsibility for the management of assigned resources to effectively accomplish stated objectives. INCIDENT COMMANDER - The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations. INFORMATION OFFICER - Individual responsible for interface with the media or other appropriate agencies

requiring information directly from the incident. (member of Command Staff) LEADER - Individual responsible for command of a Crew, Task Force, Strike Team, or Functional Unit. LIAISON OFFICER - Point of contact for assisting or coordinating agencies. (member of Command Staff) LOGISTICS SECTION - Section responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident and may

include a Communications Unit and Food Unit within the Service Branch, and Supply Unit, Facilities Unit, and Ground Support Unit in the Support Branch.

MEDICAL UNIT - Functional Unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section responsible for providing emergency medical treatment of personnel (not civilians).

OPERATIONAL PERIOD - The period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of operation actions as specified in the Incident Action Plan.

OUT-OF-SERVICE RESOURCES - Resources assigned to an incident but unable to respond for mechanical, rest, or personnel reasons.

PLANNING MEETING - A meeting held as needed throughout the duration of an incident to select specific strategies and tactics for incident control operations and for service and support planning.

PLANNING SECTION - Section responsible for collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information regarding the development of the incident and status of resources and may include units such as Situation Status, Documentation, Demobilization, and Technical Specialists.

PROCUREMENT UNIT - A Functional Unit within the Finance Section responsible for financial matters involving vendors.

REPORTING LOCATIONS - Any 1 of 6 facilities/locations where resources may check in. (CP, RESTAT, Base Camp, Staging Area, Helibase, Division Supervisor)

RESOURCE STATUS UNIT (RESTAT) - Functional Unit within the Planning Section responsible for recording the status of resources and equipment capability, and personnel.

SECTION - Organizational level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations such as Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance. (sections are organized between Branches and IC)

SECTOR - A geographical assignment. SECTOR NUMBER 1 - Sector usually located on the address side of a building. Sectors are usually numbered

moving clockwise (2 being left of front, 3 in rear, 4 on right of front). SERVICE BRANCH - A Branch within the Logistics Section responsible for service activities at an incident with

components such as Communications Unit, Medical Unit, and Food Unit. SITUATION STATUS UNIT (SITSTAT) - Functional Unit within the Planning Section responsible for analysis of

situation as it progresses. (reports to Planning Section Chief) STRIKE TEAM - Five (5) of the same kind and type of resources, with common communications and a leader. SUPPLY UNIT - Functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section responsible for ordering

equipment/supplies required for incident operations. TACTICAL OBJECTIVES - Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic goals, and must be

specific and measurable. TASK FORCE - A temporarily-assembled group of any kind of resources with common communications and a leader

consisting of five (5) or less resources.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS - Personnel with special skills who are activated only when needed. (report to

Planning Section) TIME UNIT - A Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section responsible for record-keeping of time

for personnel working at an incident. UNIT - An organizational element having functional responsibility for a specific incident's Planning, Logistics, or

Finance/Administrative activity.

Hazardous Energy Control (Updated through 8/7/04)

Lockout/Tagout for Emergency Operations Hazardous energy exposures include electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic. OSHA 1910.147 is the lockout/tagout standard.

Potentially Fatal Energy Sources (Examples)

Electrical Electric Meters, Generators, Circuits, Sub- Stations, Electric Fixtures, Batteries, Breaker Boxes, Mechanical Equipment, Electro-magnetic (M.R.I.)

Mechanical Wreckers, Winches, Hoisting Systems, City Equipment, Fire Equipment

Hydraulic Power Tools, Water Systems, Augers, Shears, Presses, Lifts/ Jacks, Elevators Fluid Based Systems (Chemical, Piping, Valves), Dam and Reservoir water release conduits

Pneumatic Air Compressors, Air Tools/Vetter Bags & Plugs, Heavy Equipment, Fire Equipment, Wreckers

Chemical Radiation Sources, Tank Batteries, Ammonia Systems, Drug Lag, Industrial facilities, Chlorine cylinders (1 TON), Transport vessels, Chemical Reactions, O.N.G. Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Thermal Refrigeration Units, transport vessels, Incinerators, Laser Units, Heat Treaters, (Oil Fields) Cryogenic Liquids (Tanks, Lines, etc., Sterilization Units, Commercial Ovens)

Lockout/tagout ensures firefighters are protected through de-energization and isolation from unexpected start-ups by locking/tagging to a state of ZERO energy.

Firefighter Stand By System is used when lockout/tagout is not possible and OCFD responders must physically supervise the device.

The IC consults with facility maintenance personnel. The OCFD Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring employees receive training, program is evaluated annually,

proper use of lockout/tagout equipment, and that program procedures are followed. Company Officer and/or IC is responsible for ensuring employees comply with the lockout/tagout program. The lockout/tagout rule requires the program to have energy control procedures, a training program, and periodic

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OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Equipment and energy sources must be isolated and inoperative before any operations can take place if unexpected

energization could cause injury. IC or designee is responsible for ensuring zero energy state. Citizens and non-OCFD employees should be told not to operate locked/tagged equipment. Lockout/tagout is performed only by trained and authorized OCFD employees. The facility's lockout/tagout policy for emergencies (NOT OCFD policy) will be used if possible. Secondary control measures used when lockout/tagout is not possible include removing circuit element, removing

fuses, blocking switches, or opening an extra disconnecting device. Limitations of tagout systems are: tags provide NO physical restraint, a false sense of security, and may become

detached. IC provides lockout/tagout devices. Locks/tags are found in the ISO bag on suppression Chief's vehicles, and on R8 and HM5. Locks/tags shall indicate the employee or company identity and hazards if equipment is energized. When lockout is not possible, the device will be tagged and secondary measures will be taken (ie-firefighter stand by). With plug-in power sources, tags will be attached to the plug. Lockout/tagout equipment (provided by IC) includes: locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-

locking fasteners, and other hardware. Lockout/tagout equipment must be durable, standardized, substantial, identifiable, and contain proper wording of the

hazard. The criteria for standardization of lockout/tagout devices is color, shape, and size. Tagout devices are standardized by print and format. Lockout devices should prevent removal without the use of excessive force (ie-bolt cutters). Tagout devices must be attached to nylon, non-reusable, self-locking cable ties with a minimum unlocking strength of

no less than 50 pounds. Examples of tagout device wording includes: "Do Not Energize", "Do Not Start", "Do Not Open", "Do Not Energize",

"Do Not Operate".

General Procedures for Lockout Tagout1. IC or designee notifies affected employees that operations will occur on a machine and it must be shut down and

locked. 2. If machine or equipment is operating, shut it down normally (ie- stop button). 3. De-activate the energy isolating device (ie-switches/valves) so machine is isolated from the energy source. 4. Lock or tag out energy isolating device.5. Dissipate or restrain stored or residual energy (ie-capacitors, springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels,

hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) by methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, shoring bleeding down, etc.

6. Ensure equipment is disconnected from energy source by first checking no personnel are exposed, then verify isolation of equipment by operating it normally or by testing to ensure non-operation.

7. Machine is now locked or, tagged out

An authorized OCFD employee must verify all electrical circuit parts are de-energized through the use of test equipment.

Use of test equipment is also used to determine if any energized condition exist due induced voltage or voltage feedback.

If a tag is used without a lockout device to isolate an electrical circuit, there must be secondary measures in place. Non-emergency personnel refer to Support SOP book, Fleet Maintenance section for procedures.

Testing/Positioning of Machines for Emergency Operations1. Check machine and immediate area to ensure nonessential items are removed and machine components are

operationally intact.2. Check work area to ensure all employees have been safely positioned.3. Verify controls are in neutral. 4. Remove lockout/tagout devices and re-energize machine for testing/positioning. 5. If testing/positioning complete, de-energize machine and reapply control measures.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 356. If OCFD leaves the scene with energy isolating devices left in place, the occupant of the facility must be notified of

proper procedures to reenergize the machine.

Start up or re-energizing the equipment is the responsibility of the business owner or occupant, NOT OCFD.

Restoring Equipment After Training or Non-Emergency Operations 1. Check machine and immediate area to ensure nonessential items are removed and machine components are

operationally intact.2. Check work area to ensure all employees have been safely positioned.3. Verify controls are in neutral. 4. Remove the lockout/tagout devices and re-energize machine.5. Notify affected employees/civilians that OCFD has competed operations.

IC or designee will be responsible for disposal of used OCFD tags. The removal of some forms of blocking may require re-energizing machine before removal.

ALTERNATE PROCEDURE FOR LOCKOUT/TAGOUT DEVICE REMOVALLockout/tagout devices must be removed only by authorized employee who applied the devices. However, when that employee is not available and device must be removed, use the following procedure:1. IC or designee must verify employee has left the scene or facility. 2. Lockout/tagout device must be removed by authorized OCFD responder3. Reasonable effort must be made to tell employee lockout/tagout device has been removed. 4. IC or designee must ensure employee has been informed of lockout/tagout device removal before he/she resumes

work or training.

Procedure for Group Lockout/TagoutWhen operations are performed by more than 1 person, use the following procedure:1. 1 authorized employee (usually Company Officer) is designated for a set number of employees working under the

protection of a group lockout/tagout device. 2. Each employee in group must review lockout/tagout procedure to be used. 3. If more than 1 Company/shift is involved, the IC or designee will ensure all control methods are applied and ensure

continuity of group protection. 4. Each authorized employee must affix a personal lockout/tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or

comparable device before beginning work, and must remove it upon completion of their work.

Procedure for Shift/Personnel ChangesIC ensures:1. On-coming authorized OCFD responder must exchange lockout or tagout devices with off-going OCFD responder or

authorized facility employee. 2. Re-testing must be done to ensure de-energized state. 3. Employees must discuss status of maintenance/servicing and any notification of start-up or testing to be performed.

Annual Program Review Each year an authorized employee, who is not involved in the procedure being inspected (possibly OKC Risk Management or another OKC Department), must conduct an inspection of the lockout/tagout procedure. The inspection procedure must include: Discuss responsibility under the lockout/tagout program with inspector. Discuss limitations of the tagout system or firefighter standby system with inspector. If deficiencies are noted during program inspection, corrective actions and retraining must be done immediately.

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT GLOSSARY: Affected Employee – (All OCFD emergency responders and support personnel)

Performs duties in an area in which energy control procedure is used. An authorized employee and an affected employee may be the same person if affected employee performs operations

on a machine which is locked or tagged. Affected employees do NOT perform operations on machines. An affected employee becomes an “Authorized” Employee when they perform operations on machines which must

be locked or tagged. Capable of Being Locked Out– An energy-isolating device is capable of being locked out if:

It is designed with a hasp (lock can be attached); or


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 designed with an integral part through which a lock can be affixed; or has a locking mechanism built into it; or can be locked without dismantling, rebuilding, or replacing the energy isolating device or permanently altering its

energy control capability. Energized - Machines and equipment are energized when (1) they are connected to an energy source or (2) they contain residual or stored energy. Energy-isolating Device – Any mechanical device that physically prevents transmission or release of energy. (ie-manually operated electrical circuit breakers, disconnect switches, line valves, blocks). Energy Source - Source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy. Lockout Device - Any device that uses positive means such as a lock, either key or combination type, to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position. When properly installed, a blank flange or slip blind are considered equivalent to lockout devices. Tagout Device - Any prominent warning device, such as tag and means of attachment securely fastened to an energy-isolating device in accordance with an established procedure.

A Firefighter's Guide for Emergencies Involving Electricity Dispatch makes the determination whether to send a company out of service or on the radio to a power line

emergency. Dispatch automatically calls OG&E on electrical emergencies. The company officer must make the determination whether to stay in service at an electrical emergency. OG&E does not send employees to work on energized facilities until they have served an apprenticeship under a

foreman with many years experience. OG&E has direct phone lines from the fire department to their service desk. Electricity is the flow of electrical charge through a conductor placed between two objects having a difference in

voltage. Examples of conductors include air, light bulb elements, and humans. Ground voltage is also called zero voltage (ground/earth). Voltage is a measure of the pressure that pushes the electrical charge through a conductor. Any object with a voltage above 0 is called "energized". Getting shocked by low or high voltage can cause cardiac arrest or fibrillation of the heart. An arc is an electrical charge trying to conduct through the air. Sparking produces excessive heat and ultraviolet rays. The heat from an electrical flash can burn flesh several feet away. Electrical arcs have the capability of fusing a contact lens to the cornea of the eye. In many cases, power should be left on as long as possible. Never touch a rescue ladder from the ground when it is maneuvering its ladder near power lines. If contact is made with a power line, the rescue ladder operator should immediately swing the ladder clear of the line. Coverings on wires is meant for tree contact or weather purposes only. Higher voltage lines are generally stored higher on utility poles. Power cables operating at 34,000 volts may be attached to poles BELOW telephone cables. Normal water is a conductor of electricity. Assume every fallen wire is energized. Objects in contact with power lines may be energized as well. Persons in cars contacted by power lines should stay inside. If person must leave a vehicle in contact with power lines, they must jump free of the vehicle before touching the

ground. When fighting fire in a vehicle contacting a power line, use a spray or fog nozzle at least 6 feet away. Wires that are cut may coil up into its original shape ("reel curl") and get out of control. Never cut wires except to protect life. Wires are frequently energized from both directions. Wires may be energized from a privately-owner generator within a building. Removing fuses, opening circuit breakers, opening main switches, or waiting for OG&E is preferred over cutting

wires. When cutting wires, cut on the supply side where they connect to the building's wires to allow quicker reconnection

later. OG&E has specialized equipment to remove victims without causing further injury. Wires should be cut (using specialized equipment) on both sides of an entangled victim to ensure no electrical charge

remains. Victims separated from an energized facilities does not retain an electrical charge. Pet rescue requests should be forwarded to OG&E.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Specialized tools used must be rated for the voltage level involved and be clean and dry. Specially treated goggles shield eyes from electrical arcs. Rubber gloves used in electrical emergencies must be electrically tested and be free of pinholes and dirt. There is no danger of using fire streams with 120 volt facilities unless the nozzle is within a few inches of the source. Solid streams should be operated at 40 feet or more from facilities up to 34,000 volts. Spray/fog streams should be operated at 6 feet for facilities up to 34,000 volts and 11 feet for voltages up to 220,000

volts. Pole mounted facilities range from 120 volts to 34,000 volts. The highest voltage lines on a pole are generally mounted 30 feet or more above the ground. Never use a solid stream on electric transmission tower facilities energized above 34,000 volts. Porcelain insulators may flashover (arc) or even explode if hit by a solid stream. Dry chemical and carbon dioxide are non-conductive. Foam, soda acid, and loaded-stream extinguishers are conductive and should not be used around energized facilities. Privately-owned transformers may be filled with flammable oil or non-flammable liquids such as askarel. High voltage installations may contain 600 to 13,000 volts or higher. Askarel may generate poisonous fumes. Low voltage installations are considered to be 600 volts or less. Open the main switch to shut off the entire building when electrical service is no longer useful. Use dry equipment such as rope, pike poles, or handles of axes to open switches. Attach warning tags to switches that have been intentionally turned off. Pull electrical meters only as a last resort.

Emergency Control of Natural Gas Low pressure natural gas systems carry approximately 5.3 ounces per square inch of pressure. Medium pressure is the most common method of distributing natural gas. Medium pressure natural gas line pressures range from 1 to 60 psi. Gas mains are regulated by Title 49, CFR Part 191 & 192. Natural gas is not toxic or poisonous. Natural gas is about 65% as heavy as (35% lighter than) air, which means it will rise and dissipate. Humidity can cause natural gas to dissipate slowly. Natural gas is usually odorless. Chemicals are added to natural gas to give it a pungent odor and is noticeable at a concentration of less than 1% in air. Natural gas has a flammable range of 5% to 15%. Burning natural gas produces very high radiant heat. The ignition point of natural gas is 1,100oF to 1,200oF. When calling ONG, indicate whether the leak is inside or outside a building. Citizen precautions may include extinguishing all open flames, not smoking, not operating electrical switches, and not

operating vehicles. Manholes and vaults can usually be vented by temporarily removing covers. The best method of controlling an outdoor gas fire is to shut off the flow of gas. Do not use water on burning natural gas at the point of escape. Do not operate gas valves in streets. If it is necessary to extinguish a flame from an escape, use dry chemical at the base of the flame and wet the

surrounding area with fog to prevent reignition. With gas escapes inside structures, ventilate at the point where gas concentration is strongest. Ensure that shutting off gas service will not create further hazards by interrupting production processes. With gas burning inside a structure, shut off the flow to the building. With structure fires that are impinging on gas lines, the officer may make the decision to shut down gas flow. Odors from petroleum products, marsh gas, sewer gas, and industrial gases may be mistaken for natural gas. Test manholes, vaults, and sewers for gas and oxygen concentration before entering. When opening manhole covers, open them in both directions until one can be found to be free of gas. When gas is found in an underground compartment, check adjoining building basements for seepage. Do not ring doorbells, operate electrical switches, or use telephones where combustible gases are suspected. Never cut off or restrict a relief valve on a gas meter. Regulators on gas meters throttle down pressure and maintain a fixed downstream pressure. Major gas control points with relief valves are sometimes referred to as district regulating stations, city gate stations,

or town border stations. Low pressure gas meters may be located outside, in basements, or in underground meter boxes. Low pressure meters are used on single dwelling homes and small commercial buildings. Cutoff valves on low pressure meters are closed by turning them 1/4 turn or 90 degrees.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Multiple dwelling meters have a master control valve to turn off all gas or individual cutoffs to turn off single

occupancies. High pressure meters contain pressure of over 60 psi. The phone numbers to the ONG are (405) 551-6500 or (405) 551-4000.

Natural Disasters(Updated through 8/7/04)

WEATHER Disaster as defined by American Red Cross is "an occurrence such as a hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water,

wind-driven water, tidal wave, drought, blizzard, pestilence, famine, fire explosion, building collapse, transportation wreck, or other situation that causes human suffering or create human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance".

Some catastrophes can be anticipated, some cannot. The National Weather Service (NWS), a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA),

studies natural disasters. Weather is always dynamic (changing). Weather is defined as "the state of the atmosphere surrounding the earth, and is controlled by the variable nature of the

atmosphere". Atmospheric pressure, wind speed/direction, humidity, visibility, clouds, and precipitation all effect weather

conditions. WINTER STORMS

Most major disasters in the US result from severe winter storms. Winter storms are generated from disturbances along the boundary between cold polar and war tropical air masses.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 Winter storms move in a counterclockwise sweep. Since 1936, snowstorms have caused 100 deaths per year and 200 deaths per year is not uncommon. More than 1/3 of deaths from winter storms are from automobile and other accidents. Approximately 11% of reported winter deaths are caused by exposure and fatal freezing. Carbon monoxide poisoning in stalled cars is a cause of winter deaths. A "Watch" alerts the public that a storm has formed and is approaching an area. A "Warning" means that a storm is imminent and immediate action should be taken to protect life and property.

FREEZING RAIN Freezing rain/drizzle occurs when surface temperatures are below freezing and freezes on contact with the ground. Freezing rain ranges from a thin glaze to 1 inch thick. Over 85% of ice storm deaths are traffic related. Sleet is identified as frozen rain that bounces when hitting the ground. Sleet does not stick to trees and wires. The terms ice, freezing rain/drizzle indicates a coating of ice is to be expected on the ground and other surfaces, and

the addition of the term "heavy" to these terms indicates the weight of the coatings will cause significant damage to trees and overhead wires.

At temperatures just below freezing, a layer of snow and ice on roads will be churned and polished by car tires into a slick layer.

Snow, without qualifying words such as occasional or intermittent, means snow will not let up for several hours. Heavy snow warnings indicate a fall of snow of 4 inches or more in a 12 hour period. A heavy snow is generally associated with 6 inches or more. Snow fall of 2 to 3 inches may be termed heavy snow in areas with infrequent snow or metropolitan areas with heavy

traffic. Snow flurries may reduce visibility to 1/8 mile or less. Blowing snow is defined as "snow lifted from the surface by the wind and blown to a degree that horizontal visibility

is greatly restricted". Blowing/drifting snow, after a substantial snow fall, may be termed a ground blizzard. Blizzard warnings are issued with winds of at least 35 mph in conditions of heavy snow fall or blowing/drifting snow. Severe blizzard warnings are issued with winds of at least 45 mph and at temperatures of 10oF or lower.

CHILL INDEX With an outside temperature of 0oF with a 20 mph wind, wind chill is -35oF. Winds of 40 mph or greater have little additional effect on wind chill factors. Properly clothed individuals have little danger of freezing unless the wind chill drops below -20oF. Exposed flesh can freeze in 1 minute with wind chills less than -20oF. Exposed flesh can freeze in 30 seconds with wind chills less than -70oF.

FURNACE CHECKLIST The inlet side of a furnace filter is coated with a sticky substance to trap dust particles. The motor nameplate or instruction booklet for a furnace should be checked to see if the unit needs oiling. Check the set crew on fan and motor pulleys. Check fan belts for cracking or stiffness. Clean fresh air registers. Pilot lights should be lit before cold weather arrives. Units with automatic spark ignitors do not require a pilot light. Never run an air conditioner if the outside temperature is 55oF or below.

ITEMS TO CHECK AROUND THE FIRE STATION Check window/door seals, weather stripping, flues on gas hot water tanks, caulking on outside openings, outside water

sillcock, gutters and downspouts, furnace rooms for cleanliness, and tire chains for each rig. Ensure personnel have extra gloves, liners in bunkers, insulated underwear/sweatshirts, and nomex hood and helmets. The water level in the storage battery and oil level in generators must be checked.

TORNADOES Tornadoes are most likely to occur mid-afternoon between 3pm and 7pm. Direction of movement of tornadoes is usually from Southwest to Northeast. The width of a tornado path in Oklahoma averages 135 yards.


OPERATIONS I BOOK (Supp. Non/Emerg, IMS, Hazardous Energy, Natural Disasters) (SGT NOTES) of 35 The destruction path in Oklahoma averages 4.7 miles, however they have reached 140 miles. The speed of forward motion of tornadoes in Oklahoma averages 30 mph, however, can range from almost no motion

up to 70 mph. Clouds associated with tornadoes are dark, heavy, cumulonimbus clouds. Precipitation with tornadoes usually occurs as a rain just preceding the storm and a heavy downpour immediately to

the left of the tornado's path. TORNADO SAFETY RULES

A 3 to 5 minute steady blast on warning sirens mean TORNADO! Keep windows open, but stay away from them. Secure loose outside items as time permits. Auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other structures with wide, free span roofs should be evacuated.

DISASTER CONTROL If a tornado hits, the officer should report damage sustained and impairment of response capability. Obstructed station doors should be cleared immediately with chain saws, bulldozers, cranes, or other debris-removal

equipment. Aerial reconnaissance may assist in determining a clear path of travel for responding vehicles. Helicopters may be used to lay lines and fly in crews in inaccessible locations. A post-disaster inventory of equipment lost or damaged should be made. Do not take lanterns, torches, or lighted cigarettes into buildings damaged by a natural disaster.

OKLAHOMA NOAA WEATHER RADIO PROGRAM Broadcasts on NOAA radios are made on 1 of 3 frequencies: 162.40, 162.475, or 162.55 MHz. Many weather radios have a "standby" or "alert" feature that turns the radio on when given a signal (1,050 Hz) tone. NOAA radio forecast can be heard up to 40 miles from the transmitting site.


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