San Andreas County Fire Department
Argonath Fire and Medical Services => FIRE Division => Topic started by: Massi_Collin on May 16, 2016, 03:04:42 pm
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Table 1
All firefighters should be intimately familiar with the tactical guidelines. Company officers should understand all company assignments and how each unit works within the larger fireground picture. All personnel should know the guidelines well enough, so that when they have to deviate from the guidelines, they realize the impact their actions will have on other operating companies, and communicate accordingly.
DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTS
Accountability Officer – Assigned Officer responsible for the tracking and verification of personnel on the fireground.
Defensive Mode – Command option when the Rescue Mode is not imminent and thereare NO life-safety issues. This is also when resources are not available (second or third due engine companies). This Mode is declared when risks out weigh benefits. This Mode identifies an exterior attack for an extended duration-“Risk a little to Save a little”
Door Control – The process of ensuring the entrance door providing access to the firearea is controlled and closed as much as possible after teams enter the structure.Steps must be taken to prevent the door from locking behind the entering members. By controlling the door, we are controlling the flow path of fire conditions from the high pressure of the fire area towards the low pressure area on the other side of the door. Door control also limits fire development by controlling the flow path of fresh air at the lower level of the open door towards the seat of the fire.
Driver Pump Operations (DPO) – A description of the duties and responsibilities that the Drivers (Position “D”) are required to perform on scene.
Fire Attack Mode-When a determination of the first arriving officer deems rescue isNOT imminent. This mode may start out with a quick exterior attack and transition to a interior attack. Command will announce as a “Working Fire”
Fire Department Connection (FDC) – Water supply connection on Commercial andMulti-Family Buildings, which supplies water to the sprinkler system and/or standpipe system.
Flashover – A transition in the development of a compartment fire when surfacesexposed to thermal radiation from fire gases in excess of 1100°F reach ignitiontemperature more or less simultaneously. This causes the fire to spread rapidlythroughout the space, resulting in fire involvement of the entire compartment orenclosed space.
Flow Path – The movement of heat and smoke from the higher pressure within the firearea towards the lower pressure areas accessible via doors, window openings and roofstructures. As the heated fire gases are moving towards the low pressure areas, theenergy of the fire is pulling in additional oxygen from the low pressure areas. Based onvarying building design and the available ventilation openings (doors, windows, etc.),there may be several flow paths within a structure. Any operations conducted in theflow path will place members at significant risk due to the increased flow of fire, heatand smoke toward their position.
Flow Path Control – The tactic of controlling or closing ventilation points which will:Limit additional oxygen into the space thereby limiting fire development, heat releaserate and smoke production. Control the movement of the heat and smoke conditions out of the fire area to the exterior and to other areas within the building.
Incident Commander – Referred to as “Command” of the incident. This is the first orhighest ranking Officer or Acting Officer on the incident, who is responsible for theoversight or direction of the incident strategy.
Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC) – Crew of personnel who temporality assembles toprovide for the safety and rescue of the firefighting crews. Once additional manpowerassemble to meet the required “Two-In, Two-Out” Rule, they assume their primaryfunction on the fireground.
Investigative Mode – Command option where the first-in unit investigates and otherapparatus stage. This is when there is NO visible or apparent emergency upon arrival.Example: Responding for a fire alarm with nothing showing upon arrival.
On-Deck – The movement from one position to another. This is used as a descriptionwhen personnel move from the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) to interior Fire Attack/ Search Crews etc.
Operations (Forward Ops.) – Assigned Officer who provides tactical direction topersonnel engaged in firefighting and rescue operations. This person can be locatedclose to or in the building where the incident is taking place.
Manpower Pool – Group of personnel assembled away from the incident, which areprepared and teamed for incident operations.
Mayday – A standard three-word distress call to indicate that a firefighter, emergencymedical technician, or team is in immediate danger and requires assistance.
Medical Rehab Group – Group of personnel who are assigned to monitoring,documentation and possible care of personnel who have been engaged in firefightingoperations.
Personal Accountability Report (PAR) – A system utilized by the Incident Commander(IC) via the radio and accountability System, to verify the status of personnel at anincident.
Primary Hydrant/Water Source – Hydrant or water source closest to the incident.
Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) – ALS provider who responds to emergencies in a car.
Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) – Crew of personnel solely dedicated to the safety andrescue of the firefighting crews.
Rescue Mode – Command option where critical life safety situations are present.Command will announce as a “Working Fire”. This mode will be declared when there is entrapment of occupants or firefighters. This should be considered on non-fire related emergencies. (structural collapse, confined space, trench collapse) The Rescue Mode ends when the occupants or firefighters have been removed or the determination for rescue is NOT possible.
Rural Water Supply – A water supply system established where a distribution system isnot present. Mostly found in the rural parts of the locality where apparatus is required to shuttle water to the incident.
Safety Officer – Assigned Officer responsible for the overall safety of the incidentoperation.
Secondary Hydrant/Water Source – Hydrant or water source near the incident, but fromanother direction that is separate from the primary hydrant or water source.
S.L.I.C.E.R.S.– Slice is a Fire Attack Mode tactic used to reduce temperatures inside a building prior to entry by firefighting personnel for extinguishment or rescue.
Truck Operations – Support Operations that are assigned to Truck Companies thatprovide assistance in firefighting and rescue operations.
VENT-ENTER-ISOLATE-SEARCH (V.E.I.S.) – is the approved tactic when entering a structure through an opening (door or window) to search an area for the location of the fire or to locate possible victims. The priority upon entering the area via a window is to close the door to that room or area in order to isolate that area being searched from the fire area. When entering a fire area via a doorway entrance, the door needs to be controlled until the fire area is further isolated or a charged hoseline is advancing on the fire. By isolating the area, we are controlling the flow path of the fire, heat and smoke towards the ventilation point as well as controlling the air flow from the ventilation point towards the fire area.
INCIDENT SIZE UP
It is critical that the company officer communicate a concise size up of every situation. This information sets the tone for the incident and prompts the dispatcher to ensure the appropriate resources are allocated based on the incident type. The initial radio report should include the follow:
Unit Number
Conditions (Verify situation or declare a “working incident” and specify the type (See Table 1)
Building construction type
Establish Command
Declare operational mode
ALL SACoFD Members M U S T know that.
SIGNED
Deputy Chief
Massimiliano Collin