CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

SOP # TITLE Date Issued Date Revised Date to be Reviewed

GENERAL OPERATIONS

• I-1 General Operations 3/1/93 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• I-2 Apparatus 3/1/93 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• I-3 Apparatus Response Codes 4/11/95 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• I-4 Fire Police 1/15/99 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• I-5 Ground Ladder Inspection Program 4/13/93 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• I-6 Hose Testing 7/13/93 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• I-7 Hepatitis B Vaccine Program 4/13/93 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• I-8 Operation Santa 3/1/09 N/A Jan / 2011

FIRE AND RESCUE OPERATIONS

• II-1 Assists 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-2 Automobile & Light Duty Vehicle Fires 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-3 Structure Fires 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-4 Carbon Monoxide Alarms 6/13/95Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-5 Chemical and Gas Leaks 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-6 Clean-up & Restoration of Equipment 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-7 Commercial Vehicle Fires 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-8 Field, Woods, & Dump Fires 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-9 Medical Assists 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-10 Miscellaneous & Electrical Fires 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-11 Motor Vehicle Accidents 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-12 Washdowns 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-13 Water Rescues 7/15/96Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-14 Cover-ups 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• II-15 Rural Responders 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 20011

EQUIPMENT

• III-1 Turn-out Gear 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• III-2 Operation of the AED 12/12/95 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• III-3 Positive Pressure Fan 10/10/95 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• III-4 SCBA Units 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• III-5 Issuing of Alerting Devices4/14/98 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• III-6 Issuing of Turn-out Gear 1/1/94 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011

SAFETY

• IV-1 Building Evacuation 2/1/93 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-2 Safety Committee5/11/93 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-3 Firefighter Identification Tags 8/1/92 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-4 Responding to Alarms 3/1/91 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-5 Rehab Sector 6/13/95 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-6 Riding of Apparatus by Injured Members 1/15/96 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-7 Use of Alcohol or Drugs 7/1/96 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-8 RIT Team 6/1/02 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011
• IV-9 Wearing of Safety Vest 11/20/08 Mar /2009 Jan / 2011

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-1

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009
Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: GENERAL OPERATIONS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: to establish general rules and guidelines to ensure safety and efficient operations during emergency incidents and station duties.

I. All procedures are to be followed by all members and officers of this company regardless of the municipality in which the emergency is located. Authority to deviate from any procedure rests with the incident commander who is solely responsible for the results of any deviation.

II. Response of apparatus shall be as set forth in this company's running card.

III. Members are to wear full protective clothing to include helmet, coat, bunker pants, hood, gloves, boots, and vest (near roadway) during any emergency incident unless otherwise advised by an officer.

IV. There shall be no smoking on any emergency scene until permission is granted by OIC.

V. Drivers of emergency apparatus shall obey all traffic regulations when driving apparatus. All warning lights shall be activated when responding to an alarm and audible signals shall be used when necessary. No lights or audible signals on a cold response.

VI. No member shall leave an emergency scene without permission from OIC.

VII. No member shall leave the station for the duration of an alarm without the permission of an officer or an acting officer.

VIII.All firefighters shall remain on apparatus until orders are given by the officer in charge of said
apparatus.

IX. Members responding to the station during an alarm shall obey all traffic regulations.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-2

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009
Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: APPARATUS
This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: to establish procedures for qualifications of apparatus operators firefighters riding apparatus and response of apparatus.

I. DRIVERS - all drivers will meet the following criteria:

The driver must be at least 21 years of age, and a member of this department for a period of not less than 1 year. Members joining this department that have been active certified drivers with another fire department may begin their training period upon becoming familiar with the apparatus and may become certified drivers with this department after 6 months of service. The driver must possess a minimum of a valid state of Delaware non-CDL drivers license as well as a Delaware emergency vehicle operators license.

The driver must be qualified through the following training program on each piece of apparatus they wish to drive. After completion of the training period, each driver must be approved by the fire chief.:

a. The driver must complete a pump school held by Delaware State Fire School or its equivalent.
b. Complete a written exam designed for each apparatus and it's equipment.
c. Complete a driving and pump training course supervised by the fire chief or his appointee. The course is to be a minimum of four (4) hour for each apparatus, with the maximum to be at the discretion of the supervising instructor.
d. Additional road and/or pump time may be required for individual drivers at the discretion of the fire chief.
e. Drivers in training may with the approval of a senior line officer drive the apparatus to an alarm, this will be on a case by case basis and approval is only for said alarm.

No driver will operate any equipment owned by this department, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

II. FIREFIGHTERS - All firefighters responding to or returning from an alarm, drill, or service call on this departments apparatus, will conform with the following:

All firefighters will be in full turnout gear to include helmet, coat, pants, and/or boots, while the apparatus is in motion. Firefighters will insure that all safety bars and/or straps are in place while the apparatus is in motion. A minimum of two (2) firefighters will be required.
No firefighter will be permitted to don a SCBA unit while in any position other than seated when the apparatus is in motion. No firefighter will board or exit any apparatus while the apparatus is in motion.

III. RESPONSE - the response made by this department’s apparatus to an emergency scene shall be as follows:

During response, all apparatus will conform to traffic laws. When apparatus are required to respond into another company's district the apparatus will, at all times avoid the fire station of the said company

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-3

Date of Effect : April 11, 1995 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To : All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By : William r. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject : Apparatus ResponsesCodes

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish guidelines for the use of lights and sirens when responding to alarm. The greatest liability risk facing emergency services today both in frequency and damages paid to plaintiffs is emergency vehicle collisions.

Apparatus Response Codes

Hot response - Lights and sirens when necessary, proceed through intersections with caution once the intersection is cleared. Opticon may be used if needed, caution is to be used at all times.

Cold response – No lights or sirens Obey all traffic regulations.

Hot : Automatic Fire Alarm, House Fire, MVC, Trailer Fire, Assists, Building Fire, Auto / Pick-up Truck Fires, Bomb Threat, Dumpster, Gas Leak (inside or outside), Field / Brush / Woods, Haz Mat Rescue (child locked), Aircraft / Train, Medical Assist, Fire Nature Unknown, Search, Rescue (Industrial, Farm, Residential), Truck / Tractor Trailer Fire, Cardiac Arrest, Water Rescue

Cold : Wires/transformer/pole, Cover ups, Wash downs

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-4

Date of Effect : January 15 1999 To be reviewed: January 2011

To : All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By : William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject : FIRE POLICE

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a procedure for Fire Police responding to alarms and scene staging.

I. RESPONSE

When responding all Fire Police will go responding one time on K-Fire-1, then switch to K-Fire Police channel. Upon responding and reaching the first intersection, the first Fire Police will stop and insure safe passage for all emergency apparatus. The next Fire Police will respond to the next intersection and ensure safe passage for all apparatus. Fire police vehicle can be used to block intersection for responding apparatus but fire police will not seat in vehicle when doing this.

After all apparatus has gone through the covered intersection that Fire Police Officer will respond to the closest intersection prior to the incident scene for staging. (If more than one Fire Police are responding and no other Fire Police are responding from the other direction the Fire Police Officer covering the first cleared intersection should respond to that area, you should avoid passing the scene if at all possible) Fire police responding from the opposite direction should stage themselves at the closest intersection to the scene without responding into the scene.

II. STAGING

If no assignment is given by the OIC all fire police should block intersection on both sides of scene. This will always be done unless told otherwise by OIC. DO NOT COME TO THE SCENE UNLESS CALLED. All intersection will be blocked with traffic cones. Fire police vehicle will be park a safe distance from intersection. No returning to quarters or in quarter is necessary unless Fire Police are left at the scene after the return of the fire apparatus. If Fire Police are left at the scene the OIC will advise Kent Center and you will give a returning to quarters when the assignment is completed.

III. RESPONSE TO FIRE POLICE TONES TO ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES

Advise Kent Center you are en-route and ask for assignment. Upon arrival report and take directions from the OIC of that agency. All Fire Police are under direct control of the requesting agency. Upon completion of duty, advise Kent Center you are leaving the scene returning, unless they have been advised by the OIC.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-5

Date of Effect: April 13, 1993 To be reviewed: January 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: GROUND LADDER INSPECTION PROGRAM

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: to establish a program for the inspection and care of this department’s ground ladders.

I. REQUIREMENTS

All ground ladders will be inspected in accordance with NFPA. standard 1932. Standard on use, maintenance, and service testing of fire department ground ladders, 1989 edition.

II. PROCEDURES

The fire chief will appoint one line officer to supervise all ladder inspection and maintain all record 
associated with same. All records will be maintained for the life of the ladder. If the ladder is sold, all
records will be turned over to the new owner.

III. ANNUAL TESTING PROCEDURE

The fire chief will contract an approved outside testing agency, to carry out all testing of ground ladders 
in the departments inventory annually. All tests will be carried out in accordance with section I of this 
SOP.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (INSPECTIONS)

In accordance with NFPA. standard 1932 and in addition to the annual testing, the following items shall 
be completed monthly.

1. Visual inspection of all ground ladders to include, but not limited to:
a. Heat sensor label
b. All rungs for snugness and tightness
c. All bolts and rivets for tightness
d. Welds, for cracks or apparent defects
e. Beams, gouges, check for wavy conditions or deformation.
f. Butt spurs for excessive wear or other defects

If any ladder is found to be in defect, it shall be removed from service and repaired or replaced prior to being returned to service.

All ladders shall be wiped clean of all moisture after being exposed to water.

All ladders shall be waxed once a year to reduce wear.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-6

Date of Effect : July 13, 1993 To be reviewed: January 2011

To : All Members Revised: January, 2009

Ordered By : William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: HOSE TESTING

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: to provide a reasonable level of safety for users of fire hose, and a reasonable degree of assurance that the hose and coupling assemblies used by this department will perform as designed. This will be done as per chapter 5, "service testing" of the NFPA 1962 standard for the care, use, and service testing of fire hose including couplings and nozzles.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-7

Date of Effect: April 13, 1993 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow, Fire Chief

Subject: HEPATITIS B VACCINE PROGRAM

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: to establish a guideline allowing all members of the Clayton fire company to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.

I. ELIGIBILITY

All members of the Clayton Fire Company will be afforded the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.

II. PROCEDURE

All Hepatitis B shots will be given under the State approved program through the State Division of Health. The Clayton Fire Company will be responsible for all cost and record keeping involved with this procedure. The member will be responsible for making and keeping all appointments to receive the vaccine.

All members electing to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine will be required to read and sign a statement of important information about Hepatitis B, Hepatitis B vaccine, and Hepatitis B immune globulin as provided by the State Division of Health. Failure to sign will eliminate the member from the program.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # I-8

Date of Effect: March 1, 2009 To be reviewed: January 2011

To: All Members Revised: January, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: OPERATION SANTA

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To provide a reasonable level of safety while on operation Santa.

REQUIREMENTS

It shall be the responsibly of the Fire Chief and his Officer designee to announce the start time of the operation and the apparatus that will be used.

All members participating in operation Santa will carry their gear in case there is an alarm.

Any member getting off the apparatus to hand out candy will wear a highly visible safety vest.

No member shall exit the apparatus or get back on unless it is at a complete stop. Members shall not get on or off apparatus unless it is a designated stop.

Each team shall have a fire police vehicle follow them to block car from trying to pass.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-1

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: ASSISTS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for the response of assists to other fire companies.

I. RESPONSE

When assisting another company, units responding will respond in such a way as not to go by the assisting company's station. Prior to arrival, the chief officer or OIC on first piece will receive an assignment for the responding units.

II. ON SCENE

Upon arrival, apparatus and firefighters will assist where needed. Units will remain on the scene until released by OIC.

III. OTHER ASSISTS

This standard operating procedure also pertains to one piece engine assists and rescue/salvage assists.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-2

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE FIRES

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for maximizing firefighter safety when dealing with automobile or other light duty vehicles when involved in fire.

I. POSITIONING OF APPARATUS

Apparatus arriving at the scene shall be positioned at a safe distance from the vehicle that is on fire. 

II. APPROACH

Firefighters approaching the vehicle shall stay clear of any unsafe areas. They will also wear Full PPE & SCBA.

III. SAFETY

If there is any type of fire showing, a minimum of one (1), 1 3/4" line will be pulled. Under no condition should the fuel filler cap be removed. This may permit heated gasoline vapors to escape thus increasing the danger to personnel. Firefighters shall anticipate:

1. Extra fuel tanks
2. Exploding fuel tanks
3. LPG or CNG fuel cylinders
4. Airborne bumpers
5. Exploding driveshafts
6. Exploding tires
7. Exploding batteries
8. Hazardous contents
9. Occupants still in vehicle

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-3

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1. 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: STRUCTURE FIRES

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for fighting fires involving buildings.

I. ON SCENE:

On arrival at the scene the following will take place:

1. The first arriving Officer will take control and do a full walk around (if possible) of building before any lines are put into service.

2. All Apparatus arriving on scene with OIC already there, will go on scene and wait for an assignment. Officer of apparatus will not ask for assignment. The Command Unit or first apparatus with smoke or fire visible, will be responsible for water supply.

3. The OIC should keep in mind water supply will be needed for sprinklered buildings.

4. All manpower, with the exception of the OIC arriving at the scene will remain on the apparatus until given an assignment by an officer or acting officer. All firefighters should have a hand light or hand tools with them when exiting the jump seat. Firefighters should grab available portable radio. All Alpha group leaders should have a portable radio.

5. All firefighters working on the interior of any building will wear and remain in full turnout gear, to include, coat, pants, boots, helmet, gloves, and hood, as well as SCBA units. This equipment is for protection and safety and must be worn until the interior OIC advises different.

6. Firefighters working on roof areas, regardless of roof pitch, will attempt work off roof ladders with a minimum of one (1) ground ladder in place at all times.

a. All firefighters working of roof areas will be wearing full turnout gear and SCBA, and will work in a team of no less than two (2) firefighters.

b. All firefighters will use extreme caution when working on a roof with solar panels. Solar Panels should not be damaged in any way.

c. Ground ladders shall be placed at an exterior exit of every working floor of a building to provide emergency exits for firefighters.

7. There will always be a two (2) person team working together on hose lines, ventilating, searching, etc.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-4

Date of Effect: June 13, 1995 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish guidelines for the handling of carbon monoxide detector activation alarms.

I. RESPONSE:

Carbon monoxide detector activation alarms will be treated as rescue type alarms with engine 45-3 and rescue 45-6 responding. A BLS unit will also be dispatched and if injuries are reported an ALS unit should be requested.

II. ON SCENE:

Only firefighters in full protective turn-out gear (which includes SCBA’s) will enter the structure.

The structure should be immediately evacuated with any persons showing signs of CO poisoning which are flu like symptoms, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and confusion being treated accordingly.

Firefighters in full protective gear may attempt to find the source of the leak so that the proper utility or appliance contractor may be contacted, potential carbon monoxide sources are blocked chimney openings, gas appliances - dryers, heaters, ranges, and water heaters, cracked heat exchangers and autos or barbecue grills in attached enclosures such as garages. If source is found and can be safety shut off or removed, do so and then vent entire structure, if no source is found vent only if OIC advises. Carbon monoxide can dissipate rapidly when mixed with fresh air for this reason also be cautious of readings received if upon our arrival the structure has already been vented.

Readings of:

200 to 400 ppm can cause headaches and nausea in 1 to 2 hours 800 to 1600 ppm headaches, dizziness in 20 to 45 minutes, collapse and danger of death in 1 to 2 hours.
3200 to 6400 headaches, dizziness in 1 to 5 minutes, unconsciousness and danger of death in 10 to 30 minutes. 12000 ppm immediate unconsciousness, danger of death in 1 to 3 minutes.

Persons should not be allowed back into the structure until source of leak is found and repaired.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-5

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: CHEMICAL AND GAS LEAKS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for operations on the scene of a chemical or gas leak.

I. RESPONSE:

Prior to arrival to scene, the OIC will obtain the direction and wind speed. The officer will then have all units respond to the scene by a route that will bring them upwind of the scene. Before committing any units, the officer will determine the extent of the leak and what actions need to be taken.

II. ON SCENE:

Upon determining the need to disperse the fumes, the OIC will position the attack piece a safe distance from the leak. All firefighters in and near the leak area will wear full protective clothing and don SCBA.

The second and third engines will establish a water supply for the attack piece. The rescue will be used for air supply and manpower.

The OIC will determine the need to evacuate persons down wind of the leak.

It is the OIC's or his appointees responsibility to see that all power and ignition sources are removed from leak area.

The OIC will assign a firefighter in full protective gear and SCBA to use the explosion meter to take readings of leak area and any structures.

The firefighters will continue to disperse the fumes until the gas source has been stopped.

In gas leaks inside a structure, it is important to establish ventilation on the structure as soon as possible to prevent a build up of gas fumes.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-6

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: CLEAN UP AND RESTORATION

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures in the clean up and restoration of apparatus and equipment after an emergency response.

I. CLEAN UP

Upon returning from an emergency scene, all members will assist in equipment clean up and restoration. This is to include the following:

1. Washing of all soiled hose and re-racking as needed.
2. Cleaning of tools and equipment as needed.
3. Cleaning of SCBA units used and restoring air supply
4. Restoring of fuel and water supplies as needed.
5. Cleaning of all apparatus as needed.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-7

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FIRES

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for maximizing firefighter safety when dealing with commercial vehicles when involved in fire.

I. POSITIONING OF APPARATUS

Apparatus arriving at the scene shall be positioned at a safe distance from the vehicle that is on fire.

II. APPROACH

Firefighters approaching the vehicle shall stay clear of any unsafe areas.

III. SAFETY

If there is any type of fire showing, a minimum of one (1), 13/4 line will be pulled. Under no condition should the fuel filler cap be removed. This may permit heated gasoline vapors to escape thus increasing the danger to personnel. Firefighters shall anticipate:

1. Extra fuel tanks
2. Exploding fuel tanks
3. LPG or CNG fuel cylinders
4. Airborne bumpers
5. Exploding driveshafts
6. Exploding tires
7. Exploding batteries
8. Hazardous contents
9. Occupants still in vehicle

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-8

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: FIELD, WOODS, AND DUMP FIRES

This procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for operations on the scene of a field, woods, and/or dump fire.

I. RESPONSE

The brush truck will be engaged into four wheel drive prior to leaving a hard road surface. Engines will be used off the hard road surface only at the discretion of the OIC or engine officer.

II. ON SCENE

Upon arrival to the scene, the following will take place:

1. Upon arrival of Brush Unit, it will start to attack the
head of the fire, with priority to exposures or fire
spread.
2. One firefighter will remain on truck and operate the
booster line.
3. The other firefighter will follow Brush Unit putting out
spot fires.
4. The engine will get their assignment from the OIC prior
to their arrival. Protecting exposures, water supply,
assisting with extinguishment.
5. The crew from the engine will assist where needed.
6. SCBA will be used in and around dump and dumpster fires.
7. The OIC shall keep in mind the possible existence of hazardous materials in all dump and dumpster fires.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-9

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: MEDICAL ASSISTS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for operations on the scene of a medical assist.

I. RESPONSE

Rescue 45 will respond with minimum of driver, officer, and one (1) first responder and 2 qualified interior firefighter. Utility 45 will respond with a minimum of driver and 1 EMT-B. Strike team members will be 1 EMT-B.

II. ON SCENE

Upon arrival to scene, the following will take place:

1. All personnel doing patient care will wear BSI.
2. EMT-B or first responder will begin patient care and any other necessary to stabilize patient’s condition.
3. EMT-B or first responder will obtain all necessary vital signs prior to ambulance arrival and turn over to same.
4. EMT-B or first responder will assist ambulance crew in packaging the patient for transport when requested.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-10

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: MISCELLANEOUS AND ELECTRICAL FIRES

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for operations on the scene of a electrical fire or miscellaneous alarm.

I. RESPONSE

When responding it will be a cold response.While responding to the scene, it will be the officers’ responsibility to watch for downed power lines or dangerous situations.

II. ON SCENE

Upon arrival on scene, the following will take place:

1. The OIC will position apparatus a safe distance away from downed wires.
2. We will not handle any downed wires.
3. The OIC will position someone in the area of the down wire, to prevent anyone from getting close to them
4. The officer will notify Kent Center to notify appropriate power company.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-11

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: Motor Vehicle Collision

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for operations on the scene of a personal injury Motor Vehicle Collision.

I. RESPONSE

The Rescue will have a minimum of one (1) NREMT-B or first responder on board when responding to a MVC.

II. ON SCENE

All personal will wear Safety Vest.

When removing glass or cutting battery cables, you will wear the proper turn out gear to include; coats, pants, helmets, with eye protection, boots and gloves.

If subject is trapped, pull one (1) 1 3/4" hand line and place it in service.

In the event of power lines down, pull dry chemical extinguisher.

If vehicle is reported on fire, a minimum of two (2) masked men is required.

Stabilize vehicle before entry or Hurst tool operation.

When operating the Hurst tool or Omni tool, full protective gear with eye protection should be worn, and there shall always be someone manning the power unit. Officers will also look for any air bag systems or struts that can cause injury to firefighters and/or patients.

All firefighters handling patients shall wear BSI.

Do not cut battery cables until victim(s) is removed from the vehicle.

If vehicle is air bag equipped, be sure air bag system is disengaged prior to treating patient. This is to prevent further injury to the patient and/or firefighter.

The roadway shall be closed until order is given by OIC to open it to traffic.

Keep apparatus exhaust away from patient area if possible.

When a helicopter is needed, the OIC will designate someone to set up a landing zone.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-12

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: WASHDOWNS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for operations on the scene of a Wash down.

Response will be a cold response.

I. ON SCENE

Upon arrival to the scene, the following will take place:

1. The OIC will position the apparatus up hill of the leak area.
2. The spill area will be diked to prevent further spread of the substance.
3. If possible, the officer will have the leak stopped to prevent further leakage of substance.
4. The spilled substance will be removed using water or an absorbent material.
5. For large spills, the appropriate agencies will be notified through the steps of the S.E.R.T
emergency plan.
6. Upon the arrival of the S.E.R.T. agencies, the OIC and fire school representative will determine the need for the fire department to continue to command the scene.
7. If scene is turned over to S.E.R.T. it will be the responsibility of the S.E.R.T. to contract any other resources needed.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-13

Date of Effect: July 15, 1996 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: WATER RESCUE

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a guideline for members of this department regarding water rescue.

REQUIREMENTS:

It shall be the policy of this department, that two (2) members shall don suits. Only members who have completed the DSFS "water rescue one" class shall don the rescue suits. If the rescue is a swift water rescue only swift water suits will be donned and closest swift water team will be dispatched. Ice water suites will be used in cold water and ice rescue situations.

This company will use the "reach - throw – row - go" method of water rescue.

Vehicles of any type are not permitted to enter the water, in the rescue area.

If the OIC calls for a "go" rescue, only members in the water rescue suits shall enter the water. Any member entering the water, shall be attached to a lifeline, with additional lifelines to be used for the victims

All on-shore members of the rescue crew, shall be required to wear a life jacket and a rescue helmet. Normal turn-out gear should not be worn by these members. Any additional members, who do not have the proper safety equipment on, shall stay away from the shoreline and be used as the OIC deems necessary.

A mutual aid company with a boat and/or BLS units should be requested at time of dispatch.

The rescue scene area shall be secured, with only fire department personnel allowed in the area.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-14

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: COVER-UPS -- DISPATCHED & SCHEDULED

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish guidelines to be used when this company responds to a Cover-up call.

DISPATCHED COVERUPS

I. RESPONSE

Apparatus will respond cold.

II. ON SCENE

Upon arrival to the scene, all firefighters will remain at the station until released by that company's OIC. They will assist the company requesting the cover-up in any way they can.

SCHEDULED COVER-UPS

I. ON SCENE

Upon arrival to the station, all firefighters will remain at the station being covered until released by that company's OIC. They will assist the company requesting the cover-up in any way they can. The driver and officer should make themselves aware of the district they are covering. Special attention should be given to best routes of travel, roads out of service, and other pertinent information. Extra caution should be used due to responding in unfamiliar areas.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-15

Date of Effect: March 1, 2009 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: RURAL RESPONDER

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a guideline for members of this department who respond to the scene in their own vehicle.

I. ELIGIBILITY

In order to be a rural responder a member must get permission from the Fire Chief.

I. REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of each member, to notify the OIC of their arrival on scene, give them their F.I.T., and get an assignment.

II. GUIDELINE

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # II-16

Date of Effect:November 1, 2009 To be reviewed:January,2011

To: All Members Revised: November 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: Establishing Landing Zone for Helicopters This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a guideline for setting up a landing zone for helicopters.

I. GUIDELINE:

When the need arises to establish a landing zone for landing helicopters the following procedure will be followed.

1. Once arriving on scene and determining the need to utilize aviation the incident commander will establish a landing zone officer.

2. It will be the landing zone officers’ job to determine a suitable location to establish a landing zone. The incident commander will notify Kent Center who the landing zone officer will be. It will be Kent Center responsibility to notify the crew of the responding aircraft who their point of contact will be.

3. The landing zone officer will be the only unit on the ground to communicate with the responding helicopter. All communications between the scene and the helicopter will go through the landing zone officer.

4. When establishing a landing zone always consider the wind direction. Helicopters prefer to land and take off into the wind.

5. Determine if the area is large enough to land the craft in. Medium size helicopters require a landing area of 100’ x 100’. Large crafts require an area of 120’ x 120’.

6. Landing surface should be flat and firm when at all possible. The area should also be free of debris that would blow up into the rotor system.

7. The landing area should be clear of people, vehicles, and any obstructions such as trees, poles, and wires. Keep in mind that wires cannot be seen from the air. The landing site must be free of stumps, brush, posts and large rocks.

8. If there are any of these obstructions notify the helicopter crew of these upon the initial radio contact.

9. During night time operations strobe lights will be used to mark the landing area, note the rotor wash may cause these lights to move around slightly but due to their weight should not cause a problem to the craft. At NO time will you ever use flares or traffic cones to mark the landing area.

10. During night time operations it may become necessary to shut down any spot or flood lights on the scene that may cause a problem for the pilot and crew while landing and taking off.

11. After landing has been completed a guard should be posted toward the rear on the helicopter to secure that area from people walking near the rear rotor.

12. Once the helicopter has landed DO NOT approach the helicopter until the crew has acknowledged your presence.

13. When working around helicopters NEVER approach the craft from the rear. ALWAYS approach and depart the aircraft TOWARD the FRONT so you can see the pilot and the pilot can see you.

14. When approaching the aircraft remember to keep low to avoid the main rotor because winds can cause the rotor to flex down.

15. When setting up a landing area the landing zone officer will see that at least 2 firefighters are in full PPE and donning scba in case of an emergency. The need to deploy a stand by hose line will be the discretion of the landing zone officer.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # III-1

Date of Effect:March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: TURN-OUT GEAR This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish specifications for turnout gear.

I HELMETS

Model approved by fire chief.  White in color will denote line officers, black in color will denote firefighters and Past Chiefs, yellow in color will denote cadets and juniors, blue in color will denote the crew leader (crew leader may use black helmet with blue shield) . Shields on front of the helmets will display:

1. Firefighters and crew leader, black in color (crew  leader's may be blue when using black helmet), white "45" in letters center front, the panels above "45", white letters in panels stating "Clayton".

2. Past Chiefs white in color, red "45" in letters center front, the panel above the "45", "Past Chief'. 

3. Senior line officers gold in color, 1 5/8" diameter hat badge center front with indication of rank, with white letters stating "rank" above.

4. Junior line officers white in color, 1 5/8" diameter hat badge center front with indication of rank, The panel above stating their "rank".

II. COATS – PBI, Nomex ill

Primary- Brown in color for all members. Yellow reflexlite trim to be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and placed around the bottom and middle of coat just under the arm and around both wrists 31/2 inches from the cuff. Yellow reflexlite letters to be three (3) inches in height stating "Clayton" one (1) inch below the collar. Yellow reflexlite letters to be three (3) inches in height stating "member's name" or for line officers "position" four (4) inches above the bottom of the coat.
Secondary-Yellow in color for firefighters, past chiefs and junior line officers. White shall be for senior officers: fire chief, deputy chief, 1l and 2nd assistant chiefs. Orange reflexlite trim to be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and placed around bottom and middle of coat just under the arm and around both wrists 3 Y2 inches from cuff. Orange reflexlite letters to be three (3) inches in height stating "Clayton" one (l) inch below the collar. Leather elbow patches will be installed as well as leather cuffs. A flashlight pocket will be installed on the left chest area.

III. TURNOUT PANTS PHI, Nomex ill

Primary- Brown in color for all members, with yellow reflexlite.
Secondary- White in color for senior line officers. Yellow in color for firefighters, past chiefs and junior line officers. All with orange reflexlite. Scotchlite trim to be a minimum of two (2) inches wide around each leg, three (3) inches above cuff. Leather knee patches and cuffs to be installed. Heavy duty padded suspenders

IV. TURNOUT BOOTS

Black in color, insulated steel toe and insoles, three quarter length.

V. HOODS

Nomex shoulder coverage for interior firefighting.

VI. GLOVES

Interior firefighting gloves approved by the fire chief. Leather work gloves.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # III-2

Date of Effect:December 12,1995 to be reviewed:January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: OPERATION OF THE AED
This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To insure safe operation of the AED.

The use of the AED is an invasive life support skill. The protocol and guidelines established by the Delaware State Medical Director must be followed. The following is a very basic outline of the operation of the AED, always keeping in mind that good basic life support assessment is essential.

1. After determination that the patient is in Cardiac arrest, remove clothing from the patient’s chest  and begin CPR.

2. Insure that the patient’s chest is dry for good adhesive contact, attach electrode wires to the pads,  then firmly apply the pad making sure the entire surface is in contact with the patient’s chest.

3. Turn on the AED, stop CPR and clear everyone away from patient, press the analyze button (do not touch or move patient while analyzing) voice prompts will guide you through the process. Do not analyze or defibrillate in a moving vehicle

4. If the defibrillator determines the patient needs to be shocked it will automatically charge to the appropriate energy setting, the AED will give the voice prompt “Press to Shock” Shout clear and make sure that no one is in contact with the patient or anything metal that may be touching the patient. It is the responsibility of the AED provider to make sure that the patient is cleared. The amount of energy delivered to the patient is enough to injure bystanders.

5. The AED will automatically re-analyze a second and third time. Perform CPR for one minute after which the AED will prompt you to “Check Patient” and analyze again. The defibrillator will go through three more defibrillation cycles. (Assuming the patient remains in a shock able rhythm)

6. If the unit has delivered a total of six shocks, transport should immediately begin. Do not wait at the scene unless the paramedic unit’s arrival time is less than three minutes.

7. If the AED shows “No Shock Indicated” continue CPR and re-analyze after one minute. The AED will help guide you through patient treatment.

8. The AED technician must accompany the AED to the Emergency room for the purpose of downloading the memory module and re-stocking electrode pads.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # III-3

Date of Effect:October 10,1995 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: POSITIVE PRESSURE FAN This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a procedure on utilizing the positive pressure fan.

I. UTILIZATION

The positive pressure fan shall be used to ventilate a building of harmful gases and smoke.

The positive pressure fan may also be used to remove harmful gases and smoke from an outside area i.e., vehicle fires. It may also be used at rehabilitation areas.

II. VENTILATING OF BUILDINGS

The fan shall be placed in such a position to ensure the air movement completely covers the opening it is placed in front of.

Removal of gases and smoke shall be completed one room or area at a time and an exit must be provided so the gases and smoke can be properly removed.

III. OTHER USES

Should the fan be used during a vehicle fire, it shall be placed close enough to move gases and smoke, but not close enough to impede suppression and overhaul efforts.

Should the fan be used to assist in cooling personnel at a rehabilitation area, it shall not be placed too close where it would impede first aid efforts. The fan has a connection where a one inch hose line can be connected to provide a water mist to assist in cooling personnel.

IV. MAINTENANCE

The fan shall be periodically started to ensure it operates properly.

The fan should be inspected to ensure all parts are in proper working order.

The fuel level shall also be periodically checked to ensure enough fuel is present to operate during emergency situations.

V. PRECAUTIONS

The fan will not be used while fire is still present. it is imperative that all members keep this precaution  in mind so fire spread is not enhanced when using the fan. Members shall familiarize themselves with the proper operation of the fan.

VI. AUTHORIZATION

Due to the nature of the fan, it shall not be placed in service unless authorized by the OIC or his designee

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # III-4

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009 Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: SCBA UNITS This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for the proper utilization of SCBA units.

I. REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements will be met in order for a firefighter to become and remain qualified to wear and operate in a SCBA unit.

1. All firefighters wearing SCBA units will have completed a minimum of structural firefighting skills and hazardous materials response skills or its equivalent.

2. All firefighters will become qualified by the fire chief, or his delegate, after a period of time necessary to obtain firefighting experience.

II. USE OF SCBA

The following guidelines will be followed during the use of SCBA units for this department.

1. No firefighter will be permitted to don a SCBA unit with a beard or other facial hair which may  obstruct the properly needed seal during a hazardous material incident.

2. When responding to alarms requiring SCBA units, firefighters will don the units. This is to include the face piece, and obtain a proper seal, he will then charge the air lines insuring the regulator is in  proper working order, if use of the SCBA unit is not required unit is then to be returned to the ready position.

3. Once entrance to a building or area is necessary, the firefighter will ensure all turnout gear is properly  in place, will don the face piece, obtain a seal, will turn mainline valve on to provide air to face piece,  and will activate all safety alarms available.

4. No firefighter shall don a SCBA in the standing position while apparatus is moving.

5. No member of this company shall have an SCBA unit filled while wearing the SCBA unit by any  means from any system of this company’s or any other company. Also no SCBA units from other companies will be filled while being worn by any system of the Clayton Fire Company.

III. CLEANING OF SCBA

The cleaning and set up of SCBA units, preparing for the next alarm. Cleaning of all SCBA units will be performed by members appointed by an officer, and cleaned with detergents approved by the fire chief.

Air supply for the SCBA units and spare bottles, will be checked and returned to full.

All SCBA units will be returned to the apparatus in the ready position to include the following:

1. All straps on units and face pieces will be loosened completely.

2. The air bottle valve will be in the closed position.

3. The mainline valve on the regulator will be in the closed position.

4. The bypass valve on the regulator will be in the closed position.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # III-5

Date of Effect:April 14, 1998 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: ISSUING OF ALERTING DEVICES
This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish guidelines for new members being issued their own pager as well as establishing the policy for current members to maintain their pager.

I. RETAINING STATUS

All members of the Clayton Fire Company shall be required to make 20% of the alarms (excluding silent alarms) and 10% of scheduled drills in order to retain a pager. 

II. NEW MEMBERS

New members shall be issued their own pager (if any are available) only after they attain approval from the fire chief or his designated representative or obtain active status as set forth in section 1 of this procedure.

III. RE-ISSUING OF EQUIPMENT

Pagers can be reissued once a member has upgraded their status to the required number of alarms and drills as stated in section 1 of this procedure and also must receive approval from the fire chief or his designated representative.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # III-6

Date of Effect:January 1, 1994 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: ISSUING OF TURN-OUT GEAR This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: This sop will establish guidelines for new members to be issued their own set of turn-out gear, as well as establishing the policy for current members to maintain their own set of turn-out gear. 

I. NEW MEMBERS

New members will use the "reserve" turn-out gear located in the "reserve" locker area.

1. A new member will be issued their own set of turn-out gear, only after they have gotten approval from the line officer who has been assigned to them. At the time of issuing the gear, they will be placed at the end of the active member’s locker area, for the rest of that year.

2. New junior members will be issued their own set of turn- out gear, upon being voted into the company. The junior members’ turn-out gear will be placed at the end area of all the lockers.

II. RETAINING STATUS

All members of this company will be required to make 20% of the alarms, and 10% of the stated drills, to maintain a set of their own turn-out gear. The required percents to maintain your own turn-out gear, will be pro-rated on the number of months you are a member for that year.

III. GEAR TO BE RE-ISSUED

Turn-out gear could be reissued, once a member has brought the number of alarms and drills up to the required percents, with the approval from the fire chief.

Turn-out gear that is reissued would be from the surplus supply that is on hand at that time. 

Any member being reissued turn-out gear, will go to the end of the active members locker area, for the  rest of the year.

IV. RESERVE GEAR

Any member, new or current, that does not have their own set of turn-out gear, would be expected to use the "reserve" turn-out gear. Use of the "reserve" turn-out gear, is on a first come first use basis. All "reserve" turn-out gear, will have orange ID tags with the word "reserve" on them. These tags will be used the same as your own ID tag.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-1

Date of Effect: May 11, 1993 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: BUILDING EVACUATION

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for evacuating firefighters from structures.

I. DECISION TO EVACUATE

The decision to evacuate all personnel from a structure will be made by the OIC.

II. EVACUATION NOTIFICATION

The OIC shall direct Kent Center to make an announcement on F-1 and K-FIRE-1 announcing the evacuation.

The air horn on the closes piece of apparatus will be sounded five times for additional notification purposes.

III. LEAVING BUILDING

When personnel are notified to evacuate the building, they shall do so in a prompt and safe manner.
Once out of building, all personal will assemble for an accountably check.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-2

Date of Effect: May 11, 1993 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By : William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To define the objectives and duties of the Health and safety committee concerning all aspects of this organizations activity.

I. APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Chief to appoint a Health and Safety officer.

II. APPOINTMENT OF SAFETY OFFICER

It shall be the responsibility of the OIC to appoint a safety officer at their discretion. If no safety officer is appointed, the OIC maintains safety responsibility. When the officer of each apparatus reports to the OIC, he shall inform the OIC if any safety committee members are on the apparatus. Members of the safety committee shall be used as safety officers. Line officers shall be used as a last resort. If a safety committee member is committed to firefighting activities, he should not be pulled from that activity to be used as a safety officer. The first member selected by the OIC to serve as safety officer should be the chief safety officer. It shall be their responsibility to report directly to the OIC. Additional personnel may be assigned to assist the chief safety officer. This shall also be done by the OIC and they shall communicate to the chief safety officer.

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The safety officer shall complete a report if deemed necessary by the OIC. This report shall be filed with the incident report. If a safety committee member observes a safety problem concerning in station activities, or any activity not directly life threatening, he shall communicate same to the fire chief in written form. The fire chief shall offer a written response to the committee member as soon as possible. A safety officer shall have the authority to stop any unsafe operations during an incident and report same to the OIC.

IV. MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES

The officer of each apparatus shall record the name of each member riding the apparatus. This will assist in accountability and also to identify members of the safety committee.

When possible, the Officer of each apparatus shall collect all ID tags from the apparatus. This shall be done if one or more firefighters exit the apparatus.

Firefighters shall not leave the scene without permission of the OIC. If permission is granted, the firefighter shall collect their ID tag and inform the officer of the apparatus in which they responded on.

In the event of injuries sustained on company property, on the scene of an emergency, or a traffic accident involving departmental vehicles and/or personnel, the chairman of the safety committee shall appoint a committee of five (5) members of the safety committee to investigate the incident. This shall be done as soon as possible or no later than 48 hours after the incident. The committee shall report their findings to the respective fire company officer for appropriate action.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-3

Date of Effect: July 10, 2001 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief Replaces SOP IV-3 issued August 1992

Subject: FIREFIGHTER IDENTIFICATION TAGS (F.I.T.) / ACCOUNTABILITY

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish guidelines and procedures to be implemented on all responses. These procedures will assist the OIC in ensuring the safety of and efficiently accounting for all personnel operating at the emergency incident.

System Components:

Each firefighter shall be issued 2 personal identification tags
Each piece of apparatus will have 4 apparatus collector rings. The apparatus collector ring should be labeled with the apparatus ID and in the following colors:
Apparatus – Red in color 
Alpha – Green in color
Officer – White in color
Driver – Blue in color

Accountability Procedures:

Personnel accountability shall begin with the arrival of the first unit and continue until terminated by the OIC.
Level I Accountability -- When personnel board a piece of apparatus, they shall place one of their accountability tags on the apparatus collector ring in their corresponding riding position. All rural responders are to report to the Command vehicle or first piece of arriving apparatus and place accountability tag with unit assigned.
Level II Accountability – will be initiated at all “working” incidents at the discretion of the OIC. As units arrive on scene, the officer of that apparatus shall report to the OIC and give him the apparatus collector ring.
Level III Accountability – shall be initiated by the OIC when he feels more stringent tracking of personnel is necessary. An entry control point will be established and personnel will leave their second accountability tag at the ECP upon entering the hazard zone. Personnel shall retrieve their tag upon exiting the hazard zone.

As the OIC assigns sector officers, these sector officers shall be responsible for the personnel under their control. They shall keep the OIC informed of their current status and shall advise him when they move to another sector, i.e. ventilation moving to rehab sector.

When command is transferred to another officer, this change shall be conveyed to Kent Center as well as all units on the scene. It is highly recommended that an accountability status be conducted with any transfer of command.

Status Report:

On a routine basis after 20 minutes have elapsed at a “working” incident, Kent Center will advise the OIC of his 20 minute mark. The OIC should initiate a roll call of personnel at this time. For the duration of the incident the OIC shall be responsible for initiating roll calls at no longer than 30 minute intervals.
When roll calls are initiated sector officers shall account for all personnel in their area and report their status to the OIC when called. At the conclusion of each roll call the OIC shall document the time and initiate appropriate actions for all personnel not accounted for. The last known location of all “missing” personnel shall be transmitted to the OIC. All personnel shall remain in their designated sectors until otherwise assigned by Command. The OIC shall be responsible for all personnel not under the direction of a sector officer.

Throughout the incident the OIC may initiate a roll call of personnel, as he deems necessary such as:
-Reported missing personnel
- emergency evacuation or withdrawal of personnel
- Sudden change in incident i.e. Collapse
- change in modes of operation i.e. offensive to defensive

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-4

Date of Effect: March 1, 1991 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: RESPONDING TO ALARMS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish procedures for the safe response of members to the station during the time of an alarm.

I. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

During alarms, all members are to respond to the station in a safe and sensible manner, adhering to all traffic regulations.

II. RESPONDING TO SCENES

Only the following members will be permitted to respond to an emergency scene in their personal vehicles:

1. Fire chief
2. Deputy fire chief
3. Fire police
4. Duty officer (only in chief's vehicle)
5. Other members may be assigned at the fire chief's or OIC's discretion.
6. Rural responders

All Members responding to scene will have full PPE and vest.
All members will wear their PPE and vest (when around road way) while on scene.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-5

Date of Effect: June 13, 1995 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: REHAB SECTOR

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a reasonable procure to lesson the potential of injury resulting from extended field operations under adverse conditions. This policy is in no way intended to diminish initial fire attack aggressiveness.

I. IMPLEMENTATION OF A REHAB SECTOR:

It is the responsibility of the OIC to make an early determination of the need for establishing a rehab sector. Concerns such as moderate to long working time, manpower required, and when personnel are operating under adverse temperatures or weather conditions or any other incident were the OIC deems it necessary.

II. ELEMENTS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE REHAB SECTOR

The objectives of the rehab sector are to provide a specific area for rest, refreshment, protection from extreme weather exposure, and monitoring of the physical condition of firefighters on scene. Also to provide for treatment of firefighter injuries and transportation for firefighters requiring treatment at a medical facility. The rehab sector should provide a controlled entrance / exit area with a record of all personnel reporting to / from the rehab area. The area should provide for rest, food, water and adequate shelter from extreme weather. The rehab area may need to be divided to provide a “treatment area” for individuals exhibiting signs of stress, extreme fatigue or injuries.

The duties of the rehab officer are to:
1) select rehab site and advise of location (if not already designated by oic)
2) determine personnel and resources required and request same from oic
3) log in all personnel reporting to rehab, see that they are assessed by a member of the rehab team for 
medical elevations or treatment
4) having crews ready for reassignment as soon as they are able to actively participate in further 
operations

III. PERSONNEL REPORTING TO REHAB SECTOR

Each member shall be responsible for monitoring their physical condition and request assignment to rehab as necessary; additionally company officers should continually observe members of their crew for signs of fatigue and request assignment to rehab as necessary. After no more than 30 minutes of actively participating in an operation or after the use of no more than one SCBA cylinders personnel shall be assigned to the rehab sector for medical evaluation and rest. Rest in the rehab area should be no less than 15 minutes and may exceed an hour as determined by the firefighter and rehab attendants. It is the responsibility of each member in the rehab sector to be sure to log in and out of the rehab area.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-6

Date of Effect: January 15, 1996 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: RIDING OF APPARATUS FOR INJURED MEMBERS

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a guideline for members of this department for riding the apparatus while injured or on workman’s compensation.

I. REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of each member, to notify the fire chief of this department, at the time that he or she is on limited or light duty, sick leave, or has any medical problem that could limit your ability to perform the normal tasks of the fire service.

This is not restricted to only injury or illness caused in the line of duty of the fire service.

II. GUIDELINE

At the time of notification of any illness or injury, the fire chief shall determine what status you will be placed on with regard to riding of the apparatus or other duties around the fire house.

If placed on limited or restricted duty, you will need to show proof that you have been released by a qualified physician to return to full active status.

Return to full active status shall be determined by the fire chief.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-7

Date of Effect: June 1, 2002 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: Use of Alcohol or Drugs

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish a guideline for members of this department regarding the use of alcohol or drugs.

I. REQUIREMENTS

It shall be required that any member who has consumed, used or is in any way under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not respond to the firehouse or scene at the time of an alarm, ride the apparatus to an alarm or, nor drive and/or operate any apparatus or equipment owned by the Clayton Fire Company No. 1 Incorporated. 

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-8

Date of Effect: June 1, 2002 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II, Fire Chief

Subject: RIT Team (Rapid Intervention Team)

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To establish and provide guidelines for our RIT TEAM. The team will be utilized on working incidents or operational responses where firefighters may be at risk.

I. RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Fire Chief or OIC are responsible for developing and establishing a team. This team may be used during mutual aid requests. It is the Incident Commanders responsibility to ensure that a RIT is established for the protection of our, and mutual companies during working incidents.

II. REQUIREMENTS OF TEAM MEMBERS:

All members of the RIT TEAM shall have the following training Basic firefighting skills, structural firefighting skills, ropes, power tools and rapid intervention classes provided by the Delaware State Fireschool or equal, and be appointed by the FIRE CHIEF. RIT Teams shall provide the following equipment, SCBA, thermal imaging camera, assorted hand tools, powertools, and rescue tools.

III. PROCEDURES:

Dispatch -- when it is reported a working alarm, the RIT team will automatically be dispatched on all structure fires accept trailers, sheds, nature unknown and garages unattached from the residence in our district, in mutual aid districts is determined by there Fire Chief, for an engine and minimum staffing of 1 officer and 3 firefighters from ours or mutual aid companies.

Staging -- The OIC of the RIT team shall notify Incident Commander prior to arriving on scene for their assignment and staging location.

Operations -- The RIT OIC shall report to the scene OIC and get a full size-up of the tasks, operations and where all crews are located in and around the structure. The RIT OIC shall take a full walk around the structure. While the RIT OIC is briefing with the scene OIC the RIT team shall be preparing their staging area with all tools needed. If permitted by the scene OIC the RIT team may also start throwing ground ladders to the structure.

Initiating RIT TEAM -- the RIT team will be notified by the scene OIC when to go into operation.

Communications -- When staging on scene the RIT team will remain on the fire operations channel to monitor.
When the RIT team is in operation, the RIT TEAM, will communicate with the scene OIC and locate trapped firefighters and will also remain on the original channel. The rest of the operations will move to another channel until further notice from the scene OIC.

Termination -- Once the on scene OIC reports 10-1 and reports to terminate, then the crew may be utilized for overhaul.

CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1 INCORPORATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE # IV-9

Date of Effect: March 1, 2009 To be reviewed: January, 2011

To: All Members Revised: March 1, 2009

Ordered By: William R. Carrow II., Fire Chief

Subject: Wearing of High-Visibility Safety Vest

This Procedure shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded.

Purpose: To Decrease the likelihood of firefighter fatalities or injuries caused by motor vehicle and fire apparatus while working within the right-of-way of any roadway.

REQUIREMENTS

(1). All firefighters within the right-of-way of a roadway who are exposed to traffic (vehicles using the roadway for purposes of travel) or to fire apparatus shall wear high visibility safety vest.

(2). There shall be one vest for each seated position in the fire apparatus. Firefighters shall don their vest while in the apparatus. Donning of vest shall be done while in a seat belt while apparatus is moving or standing when apparatus is not moving.

(3). Rural responders will be issues a vest and shall don it as soon as they arrive on scene.

(4). Firefighters who are on-scene and are directly exposed to fire, flame, excessive heat or hazardous materials would be expected not to wear a vest. Any firefighter assigned to respond to an emergency situation (i.e. R.I.T. members) should be staged off of the roadway and in the protected safe zone where they would not require a vest, until after the scene is under control at which time they could don a vest. Any firefighter on scene could easily remove (tear-away) a vest to react to unusual circumstances if necessary and don an air-pack to render assistance with direct firefighting actions.

(5). Firefighters are required to make sure their vest is placed back in service before they leave the scene.