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BARGAINTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., No.2 of Egg Harbor Township 6550 Mill Road, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234
These Standard Operating Guidelines under cover are set forth by the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Co. Line Officers. They are to be inforced by the same, all cooperation is greatly appreciated. They can only be counter manded by the Township Fire Chief or the Deputy Township Fire Chief. All other persons to be held completely responsible that are members of this company.
INTRODUCTION
RULES TO BE ESTABLISHED - The Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company hereby establishes these rules under cover to be known as Standard Operating Guidelines, invoked by the Line Officers (Chief) of the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company. Under regulation of state article N.J.A.C. 13:12-1.1 emergency response outline.
RIGHT TO AMEND OR REVOKE - All operating guidelines, orders, and written statements previously issued contrary to those in this manual are revoked. All other rules, orders, and procedures not in conflict with those contained, in this manual shall remain in force.
RESPONSIBILITY OF MAINTENANCE FOR MANUAL - All members of the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company that are assigned a manual shall be responsible for it’s maintenance and care. All manuals shall be kept current and supplementary pages concerning additions and revisions shall be promptly and properly inserted.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENGINE COMPANY OFFICERS - In initial response of apparatus out of the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company, the Chief and Assistant Chief are responsible for setting up command post if necessary, staging resource assignments, crew assignment and general management on the incident as governed by the incident command system in proper use and applications. Subordinate officer captain and below. First initial engine company response, responsibilities are to secure a line to seat of fire, and all engine company operations. Directing hose lines and all other duties that occur. Second engine response priority will be to secure a water supply, whether static or mobile. Third engine response to be assigned, and also fourth. When chief officers do not respond responsibilities fall down the chain of command.
IGNORANCE OF CONTENTS OF MANUAL - In the event neglect of duty is charged against a member for failure to observe the rules of this departments procedures or orders. Ignorance of any provision of this manual or any procedures or orders will not be accepted as an excuse.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE - Individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperative agency who has been delegated full authority to make decisions on all matters affecting that agency’s participation at the incident. Agency representatives report to the incident liaison officer.
ALLOCATION RESOURCES - Resources dispatched to an incident that have not yet checked in with the incident communications center.
AMBULANCE - A ground vehicle providing patient transport capability, specified equipment capability and personnel (basic life support ambulance or advanced life support ambulance, etc.).
ASSIGNED RESOURCES - Resources checked in and assigned work tasks on an incident.
ASSISTING AGENCY - An agency directly contributing suppression, rescue, support, or service second company resources to 1st in company.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES - Resources assigned to an incident and available for an assignment.
BASE - That location at which the primary logistics functions are coordinated and administered. (Incident name or other designator will be added to the term “Base”). The incident command post may be co-located with the base. There is only one base per incident.
BRANCH - That organizational level having functional/geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations. The branch level is organizational between section and division/group.
CHAIN OF COMMAND - The unbroken line of authority extending from the Chief through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution and vice versa.
CHIEF - ICS title for individuals responsible for command of the functional sections: Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance.
CLEAR TEXT - The use of plain English in radio communications transmission, no ten codes or agency-specific codes are used when using clear text.
COMMAND - The act of directing, ordering, and/or controlling resources by virtue of explicit legal, agency, or delegated authority.
COMMAND OFFICER - An officer who is not a part of the staffing of a single resource.
COMMAND POST (CP) - That location at which primary command functions are executed, usually co-located with the incident base. COMMAND STAFF - The command staff consists of the Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and Information Officer, who report directly to the Incident Commander.
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - Functional unit within the service branch of the logistics section. This unit is responsible for the incident communications plan, the installation and repair of communications equipment, and operation of the incident communications center. Also may refer to a vehicle (trailer or mobile van) used to provide the major part an incident communications center.
COMPANY - A ground vehicle providing specified equipment capability and personnel (Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, etc.).
COMPANY - Any piece of equipment having a full compliment of personnel.
COMPANY COMMANDER - The individual responsible for command of a company. This designation is not specific to any particular fire department rank (may be a Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, or Chief Officer, if responsible for command of a single company).
CREW - A specific number of personnel assembled for an assignment such as search, ventilation, or hose line deployment and operations. The number of personnel in a crew will not exceed the span of control (5) Five. A crew operates under the direct supervision of a crew leader. (Senior Firefighter/Line Officer).
DEPARTMENT - The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company.
DETAIL - A temporary assignment of personnel for a special activity.
DIRECTOR - ICS title for individuals responsible for command of a branch.
DISPATCH - The implementation of a command decision to move a resource or resources from one place to another.
DISPATCH CENTER - A facility from which resources are directly assigned to an incident.
DIVISION - That organization level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. The division level is organizational between the single resource, task force or strike team and the branch.
DOCUMENTATION UNIT - Functional unit within the planning section. Responsible for recording/ protecting all documents relevant to incident.
ENGINE - A ground vehicle providing specified levels of pumping, water, and hose capacity but with less than the specified level of personnel (Apparatus 1526, etc.).
ENGINE COMPANY - A ground vehicle providing specified levels of pumping, water, and hose capacity, and personnel (Apparatus with personnel).
FINANCE SECTION - Responsible for all costs and financial considerations of the incident. Includes the Time Unit, Procurement Unit, Compensation/Claims Unit, and the Cost Unit.
FIRE MANUALS - A written guide to the Standard Operating Guidelines of the Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company, as well as specifying the company procedures in firematic philosophy.
GENERAL STAFF - The group of incident management personnel comprised of the: Incident Commander, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance Section Chief.
GROUP - That organizational level having responsibility for a specified functional assignment at an incident (ventilation, salvage, water supply).
INCIDENT ACTION PLAN - The strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements for the incident. All incidents require an action plan. For simple incidents the action plan is not usually in written form. Large or complex incidents will require that the action plan be documented in writing.
INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC) - The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations.
INFORMATION OFFICER - Responsible for interface with the media or other appropriate agencies requiring information direct from the incident scene member of the command staff.
INITIAL ATTACK - Resources initially committed to an incident.
INCIDENT ACTION PLAN - The strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements for the incident. All incidents require an action plan. For simple incidents the action plan is not usually in written form. Large or complex incidents will require that the action plan be documented in writing.
LEADER - ICS title for individuals responsible for command of a crew, task force, strike team, or functional unit.
LIAISON OFFICER - The point of contact for assisting or coordinating agencies. Member of the command staff.
LINE OFFICERS - Any rank of Lieutenant and above.
LOGISTICS SECTION - Responsible for providing facilities, services and materials for the incident. Includes the Communications Unit, Medical Unit, and Food Units, within the service branch and the Supply Unit, Facilities Unit, and Ground Support Units, within the support branch.
MEMBER - Volunteer Firefighter.
NEGLECT OF DUTY - Failure to give suitable attention to the performance of duty. Failure to conform to the company’s operating procedures.
OFFICER - ICS title for the Command Staff positions of Safety, Liaison, and Information. Also used when a single individual performs a unit function within Planning, Logistics, or Finance.
OFFICIAL CHANNELS - Through the hands of superior officers in the chain of command.
OPERATOR - Active member of the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company that is responsible for the correct operations of all Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company apparatus, i.e. (correct) driving in accordance with N.J.A.C. Title 39.00 and Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company S.O.G.’s has a minimum level of competency at operation of apparatus, demonstrate drafting, in-line pumping, is able to identify and properly demonstrate water supplies, static, pumping stations, standpipe hook-up etc.
OPERATIONS SECTION - Responsible for all tactical operations at the incident up to 5 branches, 25 divisions or groups, and 125 single resources, task forces, or strike teams.
ORDER - Any written or oral directive issued by a superior officer to any subordinate or group of subordinates in the completion of duty.
PROCEDURES - The official method of dealing with any given situation prescribed by order or procedural guide.
RESCUE COMPANY - A ground vehicle providing specified rescue equipment, capability, and personnel.
RESOURCES - All personnel and major items of equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incident tasks on which status is maintained.
SAFETY OFFICER - Responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and developing measures for ensuring personal safety. Member of the command staff.
SECTION - That organization level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations, such as: Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance. The section level is organizational between branch and Incident Commander. SENIOR FIREFIGHTER - An active member of the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company that demonstrates a working knowledge of S.O.G.’s, Engine company operation, and has been actively involved in drills for at least 4 years. Meet drill requirements for at least 3 years.
SERVICE BRANCH - A branch within the logistics section. Responsible for service activities at incident. Components include the Communications Unit, Medical Unit, and Food Units.
SINGLE RESOURCE - An individual company or crew.
STAGING AREA - That location where incident personnel and equipment are assigned on an immediately available status.
STATE FORREST FIRE - A light, mobile vehicle, having limited pumping and water capacity for off-road operations.
STRATEGIC GOALS - The overall plan that will be used to control the incident. Strategic goals are broad in nature and are achieved by the completion of tactical objectives.
STRIKE TEAM - Five (5) of the same kind and type of resources, with common communications and a leader.
SUPERIOR OFFICER - A person holding rank higher than Firefighter.
SUPERVISOR - ICS title for individuals responsible for command of a division or a group.
SUPPORT BRANCH - A branch within the logistics section. Responsible for providing the personnel, equipment, and supplies to support incident operations. Components include the Supply Unit, Facilities Unit, and Ground Support Units.
TACTICAL OBJECTIVES - The specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic goals. Tactical objectives must be both specific and measurable.
TANKER - Any ground vehicle capable of transporting specified quantities of water.
TASK FORCE - A group of any type and kind of resources, with common communications and a leader, temporarily assembled for a specific mission (not to exceed five resources).
TRUCK COMPANY - A ground vehicle providing an aerial ladder or other aerial device and specified portable ladders and equipment capability, and personnel (Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, etc.).
STANDARD OPERATION GUIDELINES
BARGAINTOWN VOL. FIRE COMPANY
APPARATUS PROCEDURES
( 1) (90) Structure Fire in Bargaintown - F1526 fully manned, two (2) firefighters in rear jump seat, one (1) engine company officer or senior firefighter in passenger seat, One (1) operator. F1523 fully manned, One (1) operator, one (1) engine company officer or senior firefighter in passenger seat, and four (4) firefighters in jumpseats. F1528 fully manned, one (1) officer or senior member and one (1) operator. F1522 fully manned with one (1) operator and one (1) engine company officer. All trucks to roll on Bargaintown calls, no member shall ride on back of apparatus. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Response of apparatus other than working fire are at engine company officer or senior member discretion.
( 2) (90) Car Fires - F1526 & F1523 fully manned with two (2) Firefighters, one (1) Officer/ Senior, and one (1) Operating Engineer. Any other trucks on request.
( 3) Car Fires there shall be two (2) 1-1/2” or 1-3/4” lines pulled off F1526 or responding apparatus. One for attack, and one for protection of personnel, unless otherwise directed.
( 4) (90) Woods Fires - F1522, F1524, F1528, F1523, F1526 fully manned, discretion of Engine Company Officer of Senior member.
( 5) Investigation, Trash Fires - F1526 and F1523 fully manned. Any other truck by request (Standby).
( 6) Wash downs - F1526 fully manned. Any other truck on request.
( 7) Helicopter Landings - F1526 to scene, F1523 to Landing Zone. Landing Zone coordinator to be designated by Chief Officer or Senior Officer on scene.
( 8) Atlantic County Cover Up System - F1523 fully manned, any other truck on request or directed by Engine Company Officer. Apparatus requested out of our response district of Bargaintown shall be by specified apparatus request.
( 9) Out of District Assist - F1528 fully manned, F1523 on request, one (1) firefighter (operator) and one (1) Officer. Unless duly directed by Chief, or direction of Township Chief or Deputy Chief.
(10) Out of Township Woods Fires - F1528 fully manned, F1523 on direction of Chief or higher ranking officer.
(11) Parkway Fires - F1526 fully manned, F1523 on request. Any other truck to be on standby.
(12) No Firefighters or Officers shall be relieved from Firehouse unless all fire equipment and apparatus is in full operating service (cleaned, maintained), unless directed by senior officers. If member leaves before relieved he will not get credit for fire. (response)
(13) (90) Mutual Aid Bargainton - Fire trucks may be released upon getting truck in service or discretion of senior officer.
NOTE: When responding to fire calls in Egg Harbor Township, contact OIC for Crew assignments, First Engine will be Crew #1, Second Engine will be Crew #2, and Third Engine will be Crew #3, F1528 will have a water supply assignment, all trucks to respond to scene unless assigned otherwise.
(14) (92) Upon arrival of first Engine Company Officer/Senior Member will designate a Staging Officer for Crew assignments for additional personnel responding in private vehicle. When assigned Staging Officer will contact Chief for assignments. There will be no freelancing, any Firefighter not from Bargaintown VFC or 2nd response company will be removed from the scene if not assigned by Officer or Senior Member.
(15) (92) The scene apparatus will be designated as the staging area for available personnel.
(16) (92) All unassigned personnel on an incident will report to the scene apparatus for Crew assignment and or staging. Unless directed otherwise by the Incident Commander.
(17) All authorized personnel must respond to Firehouse before going to fires. To insure response of all Bargaintown apperatus.
(18) (92) All Operators qualified to operate apparatus will respond to Firehouse unless all apparatus have responded. All Operators qualified by Company Officers and Drill Instructor.
(19) (90) No unauthorized personnel are allowed to handle or operate fire equipment or enter fire scene, unless duly authorized by Incident Commander.
(20) Any member responding or operating fire apparatus will be held personally responsible for returning it to a serviceable condition. This does not exclude washing and proper maintenance.
(21) (90) No personnel will respond fire apparatus unless he/she is qualified by Company Officers and is in possession of a valid N.J. drivers license.
(22) (92) It will be at the discretion of the Chief, Assist. Chief to check all members for valid N.J. drivers license. If a member cannot produce a valid N.J. drivers license his driving privilege will be revoked until same is provided, and documented. (Copy, Etc.)
(23) (92) All personnel responding in rear (jumpseats, crewcabs) of apparatus will don S.C.B.A., unless otherwise directed.
(24) (90) No personnel shall enter a structure unless directed by Engine Company Officer of Bargaintown Vol. Fire Co.. No member will enter structure without consent. NO EXCEPTIONS.
(25) (90) No personnel will pull hose or any other fire equipment unless directed by Engine Company Officer, or until truck is in proper position.
(26) (90) No member will enter a fire scene or drill without donning full protective clothing.
(27) (92) On first Engine response passenger in Cab will be designated as the Incident Commander (Engine Company Officer/Senior Officer) until relieved by Senior Officer or end of incident, and will have all due authority and responsibilities. (Size-up resource management, Crew assignments, etc.)
(28) All members that don S.C.B.A. will make sure that it is working properly before activation, by five point check.
(1) Donning of apparatus shall be done in a approved method, (overhead or sling method according to IFSTA Training Manual on SCBA use). (2) Activation of appliance to check regulator and high pressure side of unit, system bleed off (reference eighteen point check at station). (3) S.C.B.A. will not be activated on apparatus, or until firefighter is going to enter a Hazardous environment. (4) Facepiece donned, check for seal and proper fit. (5) All safety equipment checked before entering Hazardous environment. If system fails or is not in proper working order, it will be RED Tagged and placed in Cab of apparatus, and another S.C.B.A. used. (6) Used SCBA are to be placed in interior of apperatus or on Tarp only.
(29) No personnel will don S.C.B.A. unless he has been qualified by acting Drill Instructor of the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company on it’s proper use and maintenance and has completed a mandatory 3 hour yearly training evaluation. All Engine Company Officers responsibilities will be a monthly inspection of the S.C.B.A. and will fill out proper documentation to verify completion of the same, following this S.O.P. and all procedures concerning MSA Ultralite Mask System, and completion of this Eighteen point check. (2216 PSG)
Engine Company Officer will: ( 1) Check air cylinder and gauge (2000 to 2200 PSI will be accepted). ( 2) Check air cylinder for visible damage. ( 3) Turn air cylinder on. Listen for leaks. ( 4) Check high pressure hose and coupling for wear and leaks, (faulty O-rings on coupling to bottle causes air leakage). ( 5) Check harness for wear. ( 6) Check face mask and breathing tube to mask for cracks and tears. ( 7) Don Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. ( 8) Put face mask on, check for seal, check exhalation valve for proper opening and closing. ( 9) Open Yellow valve all the way and check operation. (10) Close Yellow valve on regulator, crack Red By-pass on regulator, check operation, close Red valve. (11) Take S.C.B.A. off, Turn air cylinder valve off. (12) Crack Red By-pass to bleed off air in high-pressure hose line. (Bleed Slowly) (13) NOTE: Warning bell rings as air bleeds off on high-pressure line. Bell should ring a minimum of 8 to 10 rings. (14) Close Red By-pass valve, leave Yellow and Red By-pass valve closed when not in use. (15) Clean and/or disinfect face mask as necessary. (16) Disconnect facepiece from breathing tube prior to cleaning. Disconnect breathing tube from regulator if tube needs cleaning. (17) Place face mask in cover. (18) Place S.C.B.A. on proper apparatus in bracket for next use. This procedure will be followed in station inspection (monthly). It will not accrue under emergency condition. If system fails for any reason it will be placed in repair box and Engine Company Officer will make sure repairs are made as soon as possible, (returned to serviceable condition). This procedure will also be conducted after every use, (where apparatus has been donned and activated).
(30) No personnel will enter working fire (structure or car fire) alone or without donning S.C.B.A.
(31) (90) All personnel shall identify locations of hydrants enroute to fire.
(32) (90) No personnel shall respond to a fire scene or Firehouse, impaired by drugs or alcohol. If found at scene impaired, they will be asked to leave by Company Officer. If found at Firehouse subject will be reprimanded by Engine Company Officer holding highest rank at Firehouse.
(33) (90) Any unsafe or hanise act on a scene will be brought to attention of OIC and be stopped immediately.
(34) (92) All members of the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company will participate in mandatory training at the Company level, This will be the responsibility of each member to attend mandatory drills listed.
3 hour yearly certification on S.C.B.A. 2 hour yearly re-certification in the Incident Command System. 6 hour yearly Hazmat re-certification. 4 hour yearly C.E.V.O. re-certification.
If Drills listed above are not attended it will be the responsibility of the Chief of the Company to notify said member that he cannot under any circumstances, be at a entry level position. (A. Fire suppression activities at Fire Scene.) (B. Don S.C.B.A.) (C. Be sent to the scene of Hazardous material incidents) the Chief and the Bargaintown Vol. Fire Company will not be responsible for persons that are not trained if said training has been provided (See article N.J.S.A. 40A: 14-54.1). (D. Driving of apperatus).
(35) (90) All personnel shall participate annually in a physical agility test. The Drill Instructor will provide and structure participation of all members in a program to develop and maintain appropriate levels of physical fitness. The maintenance of these levels of fitness shall be based on fitness standards determined by the fire department Engine Company Officer, that reflect the members assigned functions on the fire scene.
(36) (90) There will be set forth a time before every Officers meeting for any member of the Egg Harbor Township Fire Dept. to voice verbally or in writing any grievances a member might have. Contact any Engine Company Officer to set a time and date.
(37) (90) No personnel shall leave any fire apparatus unattended while operating, there will be no exceptions.
Subject: Safe Operation of Fire Vehicles
(38) Policy - All Bargaintown Vol. Fire Dept. vehicle operators will obey all provisions of the New Jersey Vehicle Code, Traffic Ordinances and this procedure. Nothing in this directive shall be construed to supersede any State or Egg Harbor Township law or ordinance. (39) RESPONSIBILITY
A. Officers shall be responsible for the safe operation of all fire vehicles under their command and will begin training of all members of their company immediately upon assignment, to drive, operate and maintain all vehicles assigned.
B. In order to maintain the necessary skills of the members in relation to the driving and operation of pumpers, it is imperative that all members participate in training exercises at the company level.
C. Fire vehicles in motion must be under control at all times.
D. All parts of the apparatus shall be operated in a safe and normal manner.
(40) INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF FIRE APPARATUS
A. Sound sirens or turn on warning lights as warranted.
B. Drivers shall back up an apparatus with someone (dismounted) guiding throughout the entire operation when possible.
C. Apparatus shall be stopped when in doubt about proper clearance between vehicles or other objects. The Officer and other members shall dismount the apparatus and after determining that there is sufficient clearance, guide the vehicle operator past the obstacle.
D. Operators shall be responsible to supervise the safe operation of all overhead station doors. Apparatus shall not be moved until station doors are in the complete open position. Doors shall not be left in a partially open position.
E. Upon return to company quarters, while backing apparatus into station, the Officer shall take a position at the front of the apparatus where he can observe and direct the entire backward movement of the apparatus. The Officer shall make certain that each member of his company is properly placed to control pedestrian and vehicular movement. Once the driver has backed the vehicle to a point approximately 5 feet from station entrance, the driver shall stop said vehicle completely so all personnel involved in this operation can make sure apparatus is properly lined up with the opening of the station door. Company Officers should insure they know what driver intends to do prior to the movement of the vehicle in order to place the guideman properly, control the event and spot problem areas. When guiding or backing up apparatus, measures, as necessary, will be taken in order that the communications and coordination of all parties involved in the evolution will be facilitated to the full extent possible.
F. Members shall acquaint themselves with special conditions in their district; i.e., low underpasses, narrow streets, bridges, other road hazards and/or obstructions.
G. When making turns at intersections, indicate turn well in advance, at least 100 feet, with turn signals. Slow down apparatus so turns can be made safely.
(41) OPERATION OF FIRE APPERATUS DURING EMERGENCY RESPONSES.
A. Do not drive faster than traffic conditions, weather, visibility or road conditions will safely allow.
B. When responding at emergency speed, sound sirens and use warning lights including headlights to alert traffic of your approach. (NOT AIR HORN)
C. Members shall be familiar with intersections that other companies travel and shall use extreme caution when approaching these intersections.
D. When approaching an intersection with TRAFFIC CONTROL AGAINST Fire Vehicle, such as red light, stop sign, etc., drivers shall:
1. Remove foot from accelerator, place foot on brake pedal and come to a COMPLETE STOP.
2. If there is any traffic approaching on intersecting roadway, be certain approaching traffic has halted before proceeding into intersection.
3. If visibility of intersecting roadway is impaired, proceed cautiously into intersection.
4. Resume movement through intersection only when it is safe.
5. All movement through all intersections will be made cautiously and the driver will be prepared to stop.
E. When approaching an intersection with traffic control giving fire vehicle right of way, driver shall:
1. Remove foot from accelerator pedal, place foot on brake pedal, reduce speed enough to be able to bring the apparatus to a complete stop if necessary.
2. If visibility of intersecting roadway is impaired or if there is any doubt of safe passage through intersection, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
3. Resume movement through intersection only when it is safe.
4. All movement through all intersections will be made cautiously and the driver shall be prepared to stop.
F. When operating on the fireground, place apparatus as close as practical to the curb.
G. When ordered to respond at “Reduced Speed”, all units shall:
1. Slow down and immediately obey all traffic controls, signs and laws.
2. Stop sounding all audible warning devices.
3. Continue to proceed to location of alarm via previous chosen route until ordered otherwise by Engine Company Officer.
4. Reactivate audible and visual warning devices if subsequently ordered to to resume Emergency Speed.
H. Companies are not to buck traffic when responding to alarms. Follow the normal flow of traffic. The only exception will be where fire is in evidence and no more than one lane of traffic would be bucked.
I. Apparatus should be kept on paved surfaces. Warranted exceptions could be protecting critical exposures, life hazards, etc.
(42) RIDING APPARATUS
Only members of the Fire Department shall ride on apparatus. No member is permitted to ride on the side or rear of any apparatus.
A. RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPANY OFFICERS AND SENIOR MEMBERS
All personnel shall remain seated while responding on fire apparatus and all safety equipment provided used (Seat belts, safety harnesses, etc.) to and returning from a scene.
1. Members are fully attired in protective clothing; e.g., turnout coat on and fastened, helmets on and secured, etc. Exception: Turnout coats and boots are not mandatory when involved in non-emergency operations. (example: special detail).
2. That there are no unsecured tools or equipment in crew cab.
3. Members are using seat belts and safety bars, if provided, and immediately report any defects to the Engine Company Officer.
4. Members are not to don breathing apparatus while standing in moving fire equipment.
5. Sedans, station wagons and van type vehicles: All members will ride in seats provided with seat belts fastened.
6. Reserve Apparatus: Riding assignments listed in this procedure for that particular apparatus will be observed.
WHEN A SEAT IS PROVIDED WITH A SAFETY BELT REGARDLESS OF THE LOCATION OF THE SEAT OF THE VEHICLE, THE SAFETY BELT WILL BE USED. WHENEVER MEMBERS ARE RIDING IN CREW CAB OR JUMP SEAT POSITION, THE SAFETY BARS WILL BE SECURED.
(43) GENERAL INFORMATION
A. The Officer in charge of each company shall assign a sufficient number of members to act as guideman. These guidemen shall be alert to stop apparatus and guide the apparatus safely when backing into the station.
B. Guidemen must be properly attired when directing apparatus in and out of station.
C. Upon return to the station, when the man in charge deems it necessary he will utilize members of the other units in the station to flag traffic and assist to safely guide the apparatus.
D. Guidemen should be assigned by company officers, with the following in mind:
1. That enough guidemen are assigned to amply cover a safe return of all vehicles.
2. That guidemen are dressed in the proper attire to be distinguished by ongoing traffic. Helmet, turnout coat, flag or light will be used as conditions warrant.
3. That guidemen be alert at all times to traffic conditions and be prepared to hold up apparatus if necessary.
E. Guidemen are to be extremely careful when standing out in traffic. They are to face traffic. The objective is not to assume the right of way, but to safely guide the apparatus while in the street. This will be done with the least risk possible.
(44) DISTANCE BETWEEN APPARATUS
A. The minimum safe distance between apparatus responding is 300 feet. Greater distances shall be maintained at the discretion of the Engine Company Officer in charge, when conditions make it necessary added safety of the Department personnel and equipment.
RADIO GUIDELINES
( 1) All personnel on first response at Firehouse will call dispatch by use of the direct dialing phone.
( 2) All personnel will use correct radio procedure or stay off the radio.
( 3) When talking on radio to dispatch or other persons you will talk in a clear and understandable tone.
( 4) When responding you will go on the air as “responding”, nothing else. You must use your full operator number. (example: F15-200).
( 5) “On the air” to be used only in these circumstances: Drill, Fuel, Drivers Training, Maintenance, and state reason. (example: On the air for a Drill).
( 6) When any personnel takes any fire apparatus to be maintained they will go out of service. (Note time) Make sure dispatch understands that the truck is out of service and will return to service when servicing is completed. (example: Corner Mack).
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