The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for service as a fire department HSO and ISO

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1 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Chapter 1 Administration Quick Print SR-56 Hide Legislative 1.1 Scope. This standard identifies minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for the qualifications, assignment, duties, and responsibilities of a health and safety officer (HSO) and an incident safety officer (ISO) for a fire department. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for health and safety officer (HSO) and incident safety officer (ISO) for a fire department. 1.2* Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for service as a fire department HSO and ISO This standard shall define HSO and ISO for a fire department. The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for a fire department health and safety officer and an incident safety officer Compliance with this standard is intended to further define the qualifications, authorities, and functions of the health and safety officer and the incident safety officer as referenced in NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. The intent of this standard shall be to ensure that personnel serving as HSOs and ISOs for a fire department are qualified * Nothing herein is intended to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding the minimum requirements of this standard. This standard shall not address organization or management responsibility It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding or combining these minimum requirements JPRs for each level or position are the tasks personnel shall be able to perform to carry out the job duties. (See Annex D.) 1.2.6* The HSO and ISO shall remain current with the general knowledge, skills, and JPRs for each qualification level The JPRs shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety. 1.3 Application. The application of this standard is to specify which requirements within the document shall apply to an HSO and ISO for a fire department The requirements of this standard apply to organizations providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations, and other emergency services, including public, military, private, and industrial fire departments. The requirements of this standard shall apply to members serving in organizations providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations, and other emergency services, including public, military, private, and industrial fire departments This standard does not apply to industrial fire brigades, which might also be known as emergency brigades, emergency response teams, fire teams, plant emergency organizations, or mine emergency response teams. This standard shall not apply to members serving in industrial fire brigades, which might also be known as emergency brigades, emergency response teams, fire teams, plant emergency organizations, or mine emergency response teams The JPRs shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the AHJ and all applicable NFPA standards It shall not be required that the JPRs be mastered in the order in which they appear. The AHJ shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare personnel to meet the JPRs of this standard. (See Annex D.) 1.3.5* Performance of each requirement of this standard shall be evaluated by personnel approved by the AHJ. of 2 5/29/ :21 PM

2 of 2 5/29/ :21 PM The JPRs for each level shall be completed in accordance with recognized practices and procedures or as defined by law or by the AHJ Personnel assigned the duties in Chapter 4 shall meet all the requirements defined in Chapter 4 prior to being qualified. Personnel assigned the duties in Chapter 5 shall meet all the requirements defined in Chapter 5 prior to being qualified The AHJ shall provide personal protective clothing and the equipment necessary to conduct assignments JPRs involving exposure to products of combustion shall be performed in approved PPE Prior to training to meet the requirements of the standard, personnel shall meet the following requirements: (1) Educational requirements established by the AHJ (2) Age requirements established by the AHJ (3)* Medical requirements as developed and validated by the AHJ and in compliance with applicable legal requirements (4) Job-related physical performance requirements as developed and validated by the AHJ Wherever in this standard the terms rules, regulations, policies, procedures, supplies, apparatus, or equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ. 1.4 General Units. In this standard, values for measurement are followed by an equivalent in SI units, but only the first stated value shall be regarded as the requirement. Equivalent values in SI units shall not be considered as the requirement, as these values can be approximate. (See Table 1.4.) Table 1.4 U.S.-to-SI Conversions Quantity U.S. Unit/Symbol SI Unit/Symbol Conversion Factor Length inch (in.) millimeter (mm) 1 in. = 25.4 mm foot (ft) meter (m) 1 ft = m Area square foot (ft 2 ) square meter (m 2 ) 1 ft 2 = m The fire department safety officer shall maintain professional competency through professional development, continuing education, and membership in professional organizations as directed by the AHJ.

3 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Annex E Organization Quick Print SR-57 Hide Legislative E.1 Assignment of the Health and Safety Officer. E.1.1* The fire chief, the fire chief s designated representative, or the AHJ shall appoint a fire department health and safety officer (HSO) to administer and manage the fire department occupational safety and health program. E.1.2 The health and safety officer shall report directly to the fire chief or to the fire chief s designated representative. E.1.3* Assistant health and safety officers shall be appointed when the activities, size, or character of the fire department warrants extra safety personnel. E.1.4* The health and safety officer shall recommend the utilization of technical specialists based on the occupational safety and health needs of the fire department. E.2 Authority of the Health and Safety Officer. E.2.1 The health and safety officer shall have the responsibility to identify and cause correction of health and safety hazards. E.2.2 The health and safety officer shall have the following authority: (1) Cause immediate correction of situations that create an imminent hazard to members (2) Attend fires and other fire department activities for the purpose of operational review (3) Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses E.2.3 Where nonimminent hazards are identified, a health and safety officer shall develop actions to correct the situation within the administrative process of the fire department. E.2.4 The health and safety officer shall have the authority to bring notice of such hazards to whoever has the ability to cause correction. E.3 Assignment of the Incident Safety Officer. E.3.1* The fire department shall have a predesignated incident safety officer system to ensure that a separate incident safety officer (ISO), independent of the incident commander (IC) is appointed and responds automatically to predesignated incidents. E.3.2* If the predesignated incident safety officer is not available, the incident commander shall appoint an incident safety officer. E.3.3 An additional assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be appointed when the activities, size, or need of the incident warrants extra safety personnel. E.3.4* Technical specialists shall be appointed by the incident commander based on the incident type, technical requirements of the incident, or as recommended by the incident safety officer or other members of the command staff. E.4 Authority of the Incident Safety Officer. E.4.1 At an emergency incident, the incident commander shall be responsible for the overall management of the incident and the safety of all members involved at the scene. [1500:8.1.5] E.4.2 At an emergency incident where activities are judged by the incident safety officer as posing an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, the incident safety officer shall have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend those activities. E.4.3 The incident safety officer shall immediately inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at the emergency scene. of 2 5/29/ :25 PM

4 of 2 5/29/ :25 PM E.4.4 At an emergency incident where an incident safety officer identifies unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to fire fighters, the incident safety officer shall take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard at the incident scene. E.4.5 An assigned assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be granted the authority authorized in

5 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Chapter 2 Referenced Publications Quick Print 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles 2012 edition.. NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, edition. NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, edition. NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, edition. NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, edition. NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, edition. NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments 2013 edition.. NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments, 2010 edition.. NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2010 edition.. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus 2009 edition.. NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus, 2012 edition.. NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2012 edition.. NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing 2011 edition.. NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances 2013 edition.. NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents, 2013 edition.. SR-12 Hide Legislative 2.3 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, December 6, 1991, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, December 6, Other Publications. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, of 2 5/29/ :22 PM

6 of 2 5/29/ :22 PM SR-66 Hide Legislative 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, edition. NFPA 600, Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades, edition. NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, edition. NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2009 edition. NFPA 1451, Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program, edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, edition. NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, edition. NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, edition. NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments, edition. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, edition.

7 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Chapter 3 Definitions Quick Print 3.1 General. The definitions contained in this chapter shall apply to the terms used in this standard. Where terms are not defined in this chapter or within another chapter, they shall be defined using their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, shall be the source for the ordinarily accepted meaning. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions * Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction * Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required. 3.3 General Definitions Accident. An unplanned occurrence, which results in a loss such as unintended injury, illness, death, property damage, or damage to the environment Active Cooling. See SR-39 Hide Legislative Assistant. Title for subordinates of the command staff positions; this title indicates a level of technical capability, qualifications, and responsibility subordinate to the primary functions. (See also , Assistant Health and Safety Officer, and , Assistant Incident Safety Officer.) [ 1561, 2005] PCs [1] Cold Zone. See Control Zones. The areas at an incident that are designated based upon safety and the degree of hazard. [1500, ] PCs [3] Cold Zone. The control zone of an incident that contains the command post and such other support functions as are deemed necessary to control the incident. [1500, ] Global SR-11 Hide Deleted SR-11 Hide Legislative Environmental Factors. A collection of characteristics such as weather, terrain, access/egress pathways, structural components, smoke production, fire spread potential, and other physical features at a given incident scene. Global SR-3 Hide Deleted SR-3 Hide Legislative Hostile Fire Event. A general descriptor for hazardous fire conditions, including flashover, backdraft, smoke-explosion, flameover, and rapid fire spread Hot Zone. The control zone immediately surrounding a hazardous area, which extends far enough to prevent adverse effects to personnel outside the zone. [1500, ] of 4 5/29/ :22 PM

8 of 4 5/29/ :22 PM No-Entry Zone. Those areas at an incident scene that no person(s) are allowed to enter, regardless of what personal protective equipment (PPE) they are wearing due to dangerous conditions Warm Zone. The control zone outside the hot zone where personnel and equipment decontamination and hot zone support takes place. [1500, ] Cooling Active Cooling. The process of using external methods or devices (e.g., hand and forearm immersion, misting fans, ice vests) to reduce elevated core body temperature Passive Cooling. The process of using natural evaporative cooling (e.g., sweating, doffing personal protective equipment) to reduce elevated core body temperature Emergency Incident. Any situation to which the emergency services organization responds to deliver emergency services, including rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical care, special operations, law enforcement, and other forms of hazard control and mitigation. [1561, ] Emergency Medical Care. The provision of treatment to patients, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic life support (first responder or EMT level), advanced life support (paramedic level), and other medical procedures that occur prior to arrival at a hospital or other health care facility. [1581, ] Emergency Operations. Activities of the fire department relating to rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical care, and special operations, including response to the scene of the incident and all functions performed at the scene. [1500, ] Fire Apparatus. A vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions to transport personnel and equipment, and to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations. [1901, ] Fire Chief. The highest ranking officer in charge of a fire department. [1710, ] * Fire Department. An organization providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical care, special operations, and related services * Fire Department Facility. Any building or area owned, operated, occupied, or used by a fire department on a routine basis. [1500, ] Fire Department Member. See , Member Fire Department Safety Officer. See , Safety Officer Fire Department Vehicle. Any vehicle, including fire apparatus, operated by a fire department. [1002, ] * Fire Suppression. The activities involved in controlling and extinguishing fires. [1500, ] * Hazard. A condition that presents the potential for harm or damage to people, property, or the environment Hazardous Energy Sources. Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, nuclear, thermal, gravitational, or any other form of energy that could cause injury due to the unintended motion energizing, start-up, or release of such stored or residual energy in machinery, equipment, piping, pipelines, or process systems Health and Safety Management System. A management system that integrates and directs the risk management process to enable an organization to control and/or reduce the frequency and severity of the risks associated with fire department emergency and nonemergency operations in order to realize the fire department s health and safety goals. Health and safety programs are elements of a health and safety management system Health and Safety Officer (HSO). See Health Hazard. Any property of a material that either directly or indirectly can cause injury, illness, or incapacitation, either temporary or permanent, from exposure by contact, inhalation, or ingestion Hot Zone. See

9 of 4 5/29/ :22 PM Imminent Hazard. An act or condition that is judged to present a danger to persons or property that is so urgent and severe that it requires immediate corrective or preventive action Incident Action Plan. The objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, tactics, risk management, and member safety that are developed by the incident commander. Incident action plans are updated throughout the incident. [1500, ] Incident Commander (IC). The individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and the release of resources. [472, ] * Incident Management System (IMS). A system that defines the roles and responsibilities to be assumed by responders and the standard operating procedures to be used in the management and direction of emergency incidents and other functions. [1561, ] Incident Safety Officer (ISO). See Incident Safety Plan. Hazard control strategies developed by the incident safety officer to address the incident action plan and the type of incident encountered * Incident Scene. The location where activities related to a specific incident are conducted. [1561, ] Industrial Fire Brigade. An organized group of employees within an industrial occupancy who are knowledgeable, trained, and skilled in at least basic fire fighting operations, and whose full-time occupation might or might not be the provision of fire suppression and related activities for their employer. [600, 2005] * Member. A person involved in performing the duties and responsibilities of a fire department under the auspices of the organization. [1500, ] No-Entry Zone. See Occupational Illness. An illness or disease contracted through or aggravated by the performance of the duties, responsibilities, and functions of a fire department member. [1500, ] Occupational Injury. An injury sustained during the performance of the duties, responsibilities, and functions of a fire department member. [1500, ] PCs [1] * Occupational Safety and Health Program. An occupation specific program, implemented to reduce the risks associated with the occupation, that outlines the components of a program and the roles and responsibilities of the fire department and its members. Global SR-8 Hide Deleted SR-8 Hide Legislative Operational Factors. The collection of strategic and tactical assignments, positions, equipment, resources, and processes utilized by incident personnel Passive Cooling. See Procedure. An organizational directive issued by the authority having jurisdiction or by the department that establishes a specific policy that must be followed. [1561, ] Global SR-54 Hide Deleted SR-54 Hide Legislative * Rapid Intervention Crew/Company (RIC). A minimum of two fully equipped personnel on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of disoriented, injured, lost, or trapped rescue personnel. [ 1006, 2013] Recovery. Those activities directed at locating and removing persons who have obviously or likely sustained fatal consequences from the incident.

10 of 4 5/29/ :22 PM * Rehabilitation. An intervention designed to mitigate against the physical, physiological, and emotional stress of fire fighting in order to sustain a member s energy, improve performance, and decrease the likelihood of on-scene injury or death Rescue. Those activities directed at locating endangered persons at an emergency incident, removing those persons from danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriate health care facility. [1500, ] Risk. A measure of the probability and severity of adverse effects that result from exposure to a hazard. [1451, ] * Risk Management. Identification and analysis of exposure to hazards, selection of appropriate techniques to control exposures, implementation of chosen techniques, and monitoring of results to ensure the health and safety of members Risk Management Plan. A risk management plan is a written document that evaluates all the activities typically performed by a fire department and identifies the risk associated with those activities Safety Officer. A generic title given to a member within a fire department or emergency service organization who performs the functions of a health and safety officer, an incident safety officer, or who serves as an assistant to a person in either of those positions. SR-36 Hide Legislative * Health and Safety Officer (HSO). The member of the fire department individual assigned and authorized by the fire chief as the manager of the safety and health and safety program. [ 1500, 2007] SR-40 Hide Legislative Assistant Health and Safety Officer. A member of the fire department The individual assigned and authorized by the authority having jurisdiction AHJ to assist the fire department health and safety officer HSO in the performance of their the duties and responsibilities of the HSO * Incident Safety Officer (ISO). A member of the command staff responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures for ensuring personnel safety. SR-41 Hide Legislative Assistant Incident Safety Officer. An individual A member of the fire department appointed to respond or assigned at an incident scene by the incident commander IC to assist the incident safety officer ISO in the performance of the incident safety officer ISO functions Service Test. The regular, periodic inspection and testing of apparatus and equipment, according to an established schedule and guideline, to ensure that they are in safe and functional operating condition. [1500, ] * Special Operations. Those emergency incidents to which the fire department responds that require specific and advanced training and specialized tools and equipment. [1500, ] Standard Operating Guideline. A written organizational directive that establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely, which can be varied due to operational need in the performance of designated operations or actions * Standard Operating Procedure. A written organizational directive that establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or actions Tactical Level Management Component (TLMC). A management unit identified in an incident management system commonly known as division or group Technical Rescue. The application of special knowledge, skills, and equipment to safely resolve unique and/or complex rescue situations. [1670, ] * Technical Specialist. A person with specialized skills, training, and/or certification who can be used anywhere within the incident management system organization where their skills might be required Warm Zone. See

11 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Global SR-57 Hide Deleted Chapter 4 Organization Quick Print 4.1 Assignment of the Health and Safety Officer The fire chief, the fire chief s designated representative, or the AHJ shall appoint a fire department health and safety officer (HSO) to administer and manage the fire department occupational safety and health program The health and safety officer shall report directly to the fire chief or to the fire chief s designated representative Assistant health and safety officers shall be appointed when the activities, size, or character of the fire department warrants extra safety personnel The health and safety officer shall recommend the utilization of technical specialists based on the occupational safety and health needs of the fire department. 4.2 Authority of the Health and Safety Officer The health and safety officer shall have the responsibility to identify and cause correction of health and safety hazards The health and safety officer shall have the following authority: Cause immediate correction of situations that create an imminent hazard to members Attend fires and other fire department activities for the purpose of operational review Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses Where nonimminent hazards are identified, a health and safety officer shall develop actions to correct the situation within the administrative process of the fire department The health and safety officer shall have the authority to bring notice of such hazards to whoever has the ability to cause correction. 4.3 Assignment of the Incident Safety Officer The fire department shall have a predesignated incident safety officer system to ensure that a separate incident safety officer (ISO), independent of the incident commander (IC) is appointed and responds automatically to predesignated incidents If the predesignated incident safety officer is not available, the incident commander shall appoint an incident safety officer An additional assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be appointed when the activities, size, or need of the incident warrants extra safety personnel Technical specialists shall be appointed by the incident commander based on the incident type, technical requirements of the incident, or as recommended by the incident safety officer or other members of the command staff. 4.4 Authority of the Incident Safety Officer At an emergency incident, the incident commander shall be responsible for the overall management of the incident and the safety of all members involved at the scene. [ 1500 :8.1.5] At an emergency incident where activities are judged by the incident safety officer as posing an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, the incident safety officer shall have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend those activities The incident safety officer shall immediately inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at the emergency scene. of 2 5/29/ :22 PM

12 of 2 5/29/ :22 PM At an emergency incident where an incident safety officer identifies unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to fire fighters, the incident safety officer shall take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard at the incident scene An assigned assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be granted the authority authorized in

13 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Chapter 4 Health and Safety Officer Quick Print SR-59 Hide Legislative 4.1 General The fire department health and safety officer (HSO) shall meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in Sections 4.2 through * A fire department HSO shall recuse himself/herself from any investigatory process where a conflict of interest exists. 4.2* Risk Management * Develop an organizational risk management plan that addresses the risks specified in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, given injury reports, vehicle incident reports, near-miss or equipment malfunction or failure reports, and other reports as determined by the AHJ, so that risks are identified, categorized, and control measures are implemented and monitored. Standard operating procedures/guidelines (SOP/Gs), regulations and standards as determined by AHJ; fire behavior, building construction, proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment; national and local injury and health data. Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analysis * Manage an organizational risk management plan, given an organization, organizational activities, a risk management plan and a communications method for distributing the plan, so that the plan is communicated to the members of the organization, elements of the plan are integrated into the organizational operation, needed modifications are identified, and the modifications are implemented. SOP/Gs, regulations and standards as determined by the AHJ; fire behavior, building construction, proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment, hazards associated with various types of emergency and nonemergency locations; national and local injury and health statistics; and communications methods used by the AHJ. Ability to identify risks, develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; perform cost-benefit analysis; compile and analyze data, obtain feedback from personnel, and observe performance and behavior changes; revise plans and communicate the revisions * Implement safety provisions of the organization's risk management plan into training and education programs, given an organizational risk management plan, a training or education program, and organizational goals and objectives, so that the organization's risk management program is incorporated into the training and education programs, records are maintained, and the training and education programs meet the stated operational safety goals and objectives for emergency and nonemergency incidents. AHJ risk management plan; data analysis from AHJ safety and incident reports; local, state, and federal safety programs; organizations with safety programs; outreach sources available from professional organizations for safety development programs; risks associated with administration, facilities, training, vehicle operations (both emergency and nonemergency); proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment; operations at emergency incidents, operations at nonemergency incidents, and other related activities. Ability to educate and integrate health and safety aspects of the risk management program into training and education programs; risk identification, risk evaluation, establishment of priorities for action (frequency and severity), risk control techniques, and risk management monitoring (process and outcome evaluations) * Develop an operational risk management plan given the requirements of Chapter 8 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that an incident management system (IMS) that meets the requirements of NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety, is established with written SOP applying to all members involved in emergency operations. of 8 5/29/ :23 PM

14 of 8 5/29/ :23 PM IMS for the AHJ; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety ; Homeland Security Presidential Directives 5 (National Incident Management System) and 8 (National Response Framework); other applicable federal, state and local regulations and applicable NFPA standards. Utilize the IMS at all emergency incidents, drills, and exercises; management of the incident and the safety of all members involved at the scene by the IC; divide the incident into tactical-level management components as incidents escalate in size and complexity, assign an ISO to assess the incident scene for hazards or potential hazards; establish the organization of the command staff and general staff to control the position and function of all members operating at the scene and to ensure that safety requirements are satisfied Develop a plan for the treatment and transport of an injured or ill member to a medical or health care facility, given applicable resources, policies and procedures, and SOP/Gs, so that the procedure ensures that all members with life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures will receive immediate emergency medical care and, if necessary, transportation to the most appropriate medical or health care facility. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, and illnesses; and the technical knowledge necessary to develop and review SOP/Gs and EMS policy and procedures. The ability to determine the level of care needed if a member becomes ill or injured; and develop SOP/Gs for transportation of injured members. 4.3 Laws, Codes, and Standards Establish SOP/Gs for an occupational health and safety program, given an organization, applicable laws, codes, and standards, an established SOP/Gs template, so that the information is in a presentable format for fire department official review and adoption, the procedures and guidelines comply with applicable laws, codes, and standards, and the SOPs/Gs are reviewed and revised, as needed. Applicable health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; standardized format or template for writing SOP/Gs; criteria to determine effectiveness of fire department operations and training practices; and a list of required safety subjects to address, including selection criteria. Writing and critical thinking skills; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; and transcribe applicable material into SOP/Gs * Assess and report the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance with occupational health and safety SOP/Gs, given access to current state/provincial and federal safety and health legislation, codes, regulations, and standards and a thorough knowledge of organizational operations, policies and training, so that accurate information on fire department compliance with the applicable laws, codes, standards, and SOP/Gs is communicated to the AHJ. (A) Requisite Knowlege. Applicable laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service, fire department SOP/Gs, and a method for evaluating compliance. Writing and critical thinking skills; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; and communicate the information. 4.4 Training and Education Develop and distribute health and safety information for the education of fire department members, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and a means for conveying clear, concise, and correct information to update and train members. SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyze information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction; use various means to communicate information Implement the training and education of fire department members on the organization s health and safety procedures and NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, given NFPA 1500, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that all emergency and nonemergency functions are evaluated, level of compliance is documented and communicated to the appropriate person(s). SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program.

15 of 8 5/29/ :23 PM Analyze information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction; use various means to communicate information Develop a safety procedure for live fire training exercises, given a list of live training evolutions utilized by the AHJ, instruction plans for live fire training exercises, and NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, so that safety procedures for instructors and students are documented, and the requirements of NFPA 1403 are met. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; live training evolutions used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-lifethreatening occupational injuries and illnesses; requirements of NFPA Ability to develop SOP/Gs; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements. 4.5 Accident Prevention * Manage a fire department accident prevention program by utilizing engineering controls, administrative policies and procedures, education, protective clothing and protective equipment, given the fire department s risk management plan, accident, occupational injury, and occupational illnesses data, and reports on department functions, so that the program meets the requirements of Section 4.2, the work practices are identified, and recommendations are communicated to the appropriate person(s). Understand the necessary components of a fire department accident prevention program; proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment; procedures for developing recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, occupational injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyze the components necessary to be included in a fire department accident prevention program based on the requirements of Section 4.2. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/Gs * Implement training for safe work practices on emergency and nonemergency operations, given a risk management plan, SOP/Gs, and a training curriculum, so that the training class is delivered and members are given the necessary information to perform their job tasks in accordance with the risk management plan. Procedures for conducting job task analysis based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge necessary to perform various job tasks. (B) Requisite Skills Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel involved in the training of department members; and understand delivery methods of instructional materials Develop an emergency vehicle safety program, given fire department SOP/Gs, applicable traffic laws, and an emergency vehicle operator manual, so that applicable SOP/Gs are communicated to members. Procedures for driving and operating fire apparatus based on department SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, applicable traffic laws, and NPFA 1451, Standard on Fire and Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Program. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel involved in the training of department members; and understand delivery methods of instructional materials * Conduct a periodic safety audit, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, training and education programs, SOP/Gs, and an audit template, so that work practices and procedures are conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, codes and standards; and the safety audit report and recommendations are communicated to the appropriate person(s). Work practices and procedures for fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, training, and fire department facilities based on SOP/Gs, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, audit template, and federal, state/provincial, local laws, and codes and standards. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel involved in the training of department members; document information, utilizing an audit template, and develop reports. 4.6 Accident Investigation, Procedures, and Review

16 of 8 5/29/ :23 PM Conduct a safety and health investigation, given an incident or planned event involving an occupational injury, illness, exposure, fatality, near miss, or other potentially hazardous condition involving fire department members, fire department vehicles, apparatus, equipment or facilities, SOP/Gs, health and safety policies, so that the facts and the root cause of the incident are correctly identified, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ and health and safety policies are noted, recommendations are made for preventing similar losses in the future, and all information gathered in the investigation is documented, reported, and recorded according to policies established by the AHJ. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; procedures for preserving evidence and documentation; and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation, and federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Analyze information from different data sources; conduct root cause analysis; interact with or interview personnel associated with the incident; complete safety investigation documentation; identify cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future Develop a policy for reporting accident and injury investigations, given an incident or planned event, applicable documents, techniques, SOP/Gs, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that the accident and/or injury is documented, procedures are reviewed, and all local, state/provincial, and federal requirements are met, documentation is completed, and recommendations for revision are made. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reporting and investigation; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Analyze information from different data sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; complete safety investigation documentation; identify cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future Establish procedures for a health and safety component of a post-incident analysis, given an incident or planned event, incident information, data, reports or records, SOP/Gs, necessary technical knowledge, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that risks to personnel are identified and reduced or eliminated at future incidents, and the applicable AHJ SOP/Gs are reviewed and revised as needed. Knowledge of applicable hazards related to the incident; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises ; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management ; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Recognize hazards at an emergency scene; determine methods for correcting health and safety hazards; analyze information from different data sources; interact with or interview personnel; write SOP/Gs * Coordinate the development of a corrective action plan, given a team, a list of recommendations arising from the investigation of occupational accidents, injuries, deaths, illnesses, exposures, observation of incident scene activities, and departmental policies and procedures, so that root causes are determined, the plan is documented, and controls are implemented according to departmental policies and procedures. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulations; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses; procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation; procedures for preserving evidence and documentation; and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident(s) under investigation. Analyze information from different data sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; complete safety investigation documentation; identify cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future. 4.7 Records Management and Data Analysis Manage the collection and analysis of data related to accidents, occupational deaths, injuries, illnesses, and exposures to infectious agents and communicable diseases, given incident-related data, a data collection and storage system, the requirements of Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the data summarizes fire department experience in different categories, comparisons can be made with other fire departments, national trends, and other occupations and industries, and the information can be accessed for future reference and use. Procedures for tabulating and compiling accident and injury data, including statistical applications, national statistical and investigative reports, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ. Basic statistical analysis in spreadsheets or other appropriate software; identify cause(s) and trends in injury, death, or property damage; and determine corrections to prevent similar losses in the future.

17 of 8 5/29/ :23 PM Verify records are maintained regarding the periodic inspection and service testing of fire apparatus and equipment, inspection and service testing of protective clothing and protective equipment, and fire department facilities, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, inspection and service testing records for fire apparatus, equipment, protective clothing and protective equipment, so that records are secure, accessible, and in a format that can be easily analyzed. Procedures for management of records, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Records management and organization Maintain records of corrective actions taken to mitigate health and safety hazards or unsafe practices, given evidence of corrective actions implemented, so that records of corrective actions are accessible and in a format that is appropriate for analysis. Procedures for management of records. Records management and organization Develop a report on fire department accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and exposures, given the accident and injury data and necessary equipment, so that the report, which may include recommendations, is communicated to the appropriate person(s). Procedures for developing reports and recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/Gs; basic statistical analysis in spreadsheets or other appropriate software; identify cause(s) and trends in injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future. 4.8 Apparatus and Equipment Recommend safety-related specifications for fire apparatus and fire equipment, given new or existing fire apparatus and fire equipment specifications, information on new fire apparatus and fire equipment technology, and risks identified in the risk management plan, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, and federal, state/provincial, local laws, and NFPA standards are complied with, and the specifications are documented. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire apparatus specifications; new fire apparatus and fire equipment technology, and current fire apparatus specification procedures. Ability to develop safety-related fire apparatus and equipment specifications; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire apparatus and equipment specifications Recommend safety-related specifications for protective clothing and protective equipment, given new or existing protective clothing and protective equipment specifications, new protective clothing and protective equipment technology, and risks identified in the risk management plan, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, federal, state/provincial, local laws, and NFPA standards are complied with, and the specifications are documented. Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment specifications; current protective clothing and protective equipment specification procedures; current state of technology in the appropriate areas of protective clothing and protective equipment; procedures, training, equipment, and safety precautions for use of protective clothing and protective equipment; the organization s risk management plan. Ability to develop safety-related protective clothing and equipment specifications; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws related to protective clothing and protective equipment Verify performance testing of fire apparatus and fire equipment is being conducted, given performance testing requirements, applicable provisions of Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that a determination can be made for the suitability of continued service.

18 of 8 5/29/ :23 PM Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to performance testing of apparatus and equipment; current apparatus and equipment service testing procedures and results. Ability to verify service testing of apparatus and equipment; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws Verify the development of an annual evaluation plan for the organization s in-service fire and emergency vehicles, given the organization s emergency vehicles and current NFPA minimum vehicle safety standards, so that a plan to retire, refurbish, or replace them based on the requirements in NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, is developed and implemented. NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus ; NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus ; NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles ; NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing, NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances. Ability to identify safety-related features on fire and emergency vehicles and verify whether they are in compliance with NFPA standards Verify the development of an annual evaluation plan for the organization s in-service fire and emergency vehicles, given the organization s emergency vehicles and current NFPA minimum vehicle safety standards, so that a plan to retire, refurbish, or replace them based on the recommendations in Annex D of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus is developed and implemented. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus ; NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus ; NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus ; NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles ; NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing ; NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances. Ability to identify safety-related features on fire and emergency vehicles and verify whether they are in compliance with NFPA standards Verify the development, implementation, and maintenance of a protective clothing and protective equipment program that provides for the selection, care, maintenance, storage, and periodic inspection and evaluation of all protective clothing and equipment; given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, protective clothing and protective equipment, care, storage, and maintenance resources, SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that a determination can be made for the suitability of continued service. Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to protective clothing and equipment programs. Ability to develop a protective clothing and protective equipment program; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws. 4.9 Facility Inspection * Develop a health and safety facility inspection SOP/G, process, and checklist for a fire department facility, given the requirements of Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and available resources, so that the appropriate inspection procedures are developed, and safety and health hazards are noted in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. Develop SOP/Gs and procedures; acquire resources to initiate and coordinate a facility inspection; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements; and understand and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards * Conduct a health and safety inspection for a fire department facility, given the requirements of Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, a facility that requires an inspection, and available resources, so that the appropriate inspection procedures are selected and implemented in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, the inspection is conducted safely, all the required reports are completed; and ensure the violations are corrected.

19 of 8 5/29/ :23 PM Chapter 9,of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. Use resources to determine code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements; and understand and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards Health Maintenance Analyze the fire department health maintenance program, given a fire department health maintenance program and the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program includes medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a fire department physician, and fitness for duty evaluations; and recommendations are made to correct any noted deficiencies. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department health maintenance program; fire department health maintenance program; medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a fire department health maintenance program; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for the fire department health maintenance program. Analyze and incorporate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with health and wellness Coordinate the fire department health maintenance program, given a fire department health maintenance program and the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program includes medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a fire department physician, and fitness for duty evaluations; and recommendations are made to correct any noted deficiencies. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department health maintenance program; fire department health maintenance program; medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a fire department health maintenance program; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for the fire department health maintenance program. Analyze and incorporate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with health and wellness Liaison Communicate recommendations from the fire department occupational health and safety committee to the appropriate person(s), given SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, a fire department occupational health and safety committee, and committee recommendations, so that all recommendations are documented and forwarded to the appropriate person(s). SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health committee. Evaluate recommendations and communicate them in a manner such that recommendations and objectives are met Provide information and assistance to personnel for surveying their districts regarding potential health and safety hazards, given a scenario, the fire department s risk management plan, and SOP/Gs, so that they will be able to identify and report health and safety hazards that could have adverse effects on fire department operations. Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge necessary to perform various job tasks. Ability to evaluate and prioritize hazards, utilize critical thinking to analyze the hazard, select the most appropriate control measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing fire fighter safety Develop recommendations for changes in equipment, procedures, and methods based on results of evaluations; given recommendations from the fire department occupational safety and health committee, safety audits, an analysis of injury statistics or other reliable sources of hazardous conditions or injury data, so that the recommendations for equipment, procedures and methods can be accepted and approved in accordance with the AHJ.

20 of 8 5/29/ :23 PM Hazard recognition, assessment, controls, and evaluation; health and safety recommendations; use of safety audits; injury statistics. Analyze and interpret injury statistics; interpersonal skills; and report writing Verify medical advice and treatment are available to members of the fire department, given a fire department physician, fire department members, understanding of occupational medicine for the fire service and the IAFF/IAFC Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative, so that members receive the necessary information to maximize their health, wellness, and safety. Medical requirements for members as specified in NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, and IAFC/IAFF Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative; health hazards associated with fire fighting; and current occupational health, wellness, and safety practices. Organizational skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills * Provide information and assistance regarding risks that may impact operations, given a scenario, the fire department s risk management plan, SOP/Gs, so that members can perform their job tasks in a safe and effective manner. Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge necessary to perform various job tasks. Ability to evaluate and prioritize hazards, utilize critical thinking to analyze the hazard, select the most appropriate control measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing fire fighter safety Infection Control Assess the fire department s infection control program, given a copy of the department s program, incident reports, and access to infection control equipment and facilities, so that the requirements of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, are met. SOP/Gs, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program. Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise program; assess the requirements based on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program Function as the fire department infection control officer, if an infection control officer position does not exist in the fire department, given an infection control scenario, so that the objectives of the infection control program as specified in the requirements of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, are met. TheRyan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793); Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines; 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program ; and roles and responsibilities of an infection control officer. Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise program; assess the requirements based on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793), Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program ; integrate the occupational health and safety aspects of the risk management program into infection control training and education programs, and educate members.

21 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Chapter 5 Functions of the Incident Safety Officer Quick Print SR-58 Hide Legislative 5.1 Scope General. This chapter shall identify the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for personnel performing the roles of fire department incident safety officer The fire department incident safety officer (ISO) shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer Level I specified in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, and the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in Sections 5.2 through * A fire department ISO shall recuse himself/herself from any investigatory process where a conflict of interest exists. 5.2 Purpose. General Requirements The purpose of this chapter shall be to specify minimum job performance requirements for personnel performing the role of fire department incident safety officer (ISO). Perform the role of ISO within an incident command system (ICS) at an incident or planned event, given an incident or planned event, an ICS structure, a command post, a briefing from an incident commander (IC) or outgoing ISO, SOP related to health and safety, an incident action plan (IAP), applicable protective clothing and protective equipment, and communications and information recording equipment, so that the assignment is received and understood; situational information about the incident or planned event is received; incident priorities, goals, and objectives are transferred; action is taken to mitigate any immediate life safety threats; and applicable communication means are employed. Understand accepted safety and health principles, including issues such as the hierarchy of controls, specific technical or regulatory areas pertinent to the response, and the accepted management principles needed to promote safety in the response environment. [ 1026 :5.2.1 (A)] Prioritizing tasks, making decisions in an environment with a large number of unknowns, evaluating resource needs, recognizing the need for supplemental technical knowledge, and taking action in a proactive manner to ensure responder safety and health. [ 1026 : 5.2.1(B)] 5.2.2* PCs [1] Monitor the IAP, conditions, activities, and operations, given an incident or planned event, an IAP, and risk management assessment criteria, so that activities and operations that involve an unacceptable level of risk can be altered, terminated, or suspended to protect members health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of incident hazards, applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards, the incident management system (IMS), recognized safety practices, risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs Ability to apply knowledge of fire behavior and fire dynamics, building construction, department SOP/Gs, training materials, and applicable safety practices in a risk management assessment to determine the most appropriate actions to minimize health and safety risks Manage the transfer of ISO duties, given an incident or planned event, an established command structure and ISO, an IAP, an incident safety plan, a current situation status, incident resources, a command post, incident documentation, and communications equipment, so that incident information is exchanged, reports and plans for the subsequent operational period are completed, continuity of authority and situational awareness are maintained, changes in incident or planned event complexity are accounted for, the new ISO is briefed on the incident or planned event, and the new ISO is identified. AHJ's procedures for transfer of duty; information sources; resource accountability and tracking process; use of IMS forms; the role and duties of an ISO within an IMS; organizational policies and procedures for safety; accountability protocols; resource types and deployment methods; documentation methods and requirements; availability, capabilities, and limitations of responders and other resources; communication problems and needs; communications requirements; operational periods for ISO functions; and types of tasks and assignment responsibilities. of 11 5/29/ :23 PM

22 of /29/ :23 PM Conducting a transfer briefing meeting; acquiring and documenting information and orders from the IC; using reference materials; evaluating incident information; managing communications; completing required ICS and health and safety forms; recognizing the need to expand and/or transfer the safety function in the ICS structure; reviewing, understanding, and conducting a transfer of duty briefing, including the completion of the transfer documents; and communicating in a manner such that information is transferred and objectives are met. [ 1026 : 5.2.2(B)] Stop, alter, or suspend operations based on imminent threats posed to fire fighter safety, given an incident or planned event that contains threats to fire fighter safety, an incident management structure, risk management criteria, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the hazard is identified, notice to suspend operations is communicated, action is taken to protect fire fighter safety, and this information is communicated to the IC. Knowledge of what constitutes imminent hazards at an incident or planned event that could impact fire fighter safety, IMS, radio protocols and transmission procedures, fire behavior/dynamics, hazardous energy, reading smoke, building construction, and departmental SOP/Gs and training materials. Ability to evaluate hazards; determine the relative degree of risk to members and whether they pose an imminent threat to fire fighter safety; use of department radios and communication abilities Monitor and determine the incident scene conditions, given an incident or planned event, so that the ISO can report to the IC on the status of hazards and risks to members. Knowledge of what constitutes hazards at an emergency incident, the IMS, radio protocols and transmission procedures, incident hazards, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to evaluate hazards, determine the relative degree of risk to members, prioritize the risks, and communicate this information to the IC Monitor the accountability system, given an incident or planned event, an IMS, personal identification devices, radios, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that it can be determined that the accountability system is being utilized as designed, all relevant positions and functions are implemented, and any noted deficiencies are communicated to the IC. Knowledge of incident management system, department accountability system positions and protocols, radio protocols and transmission procedures, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize inadequacies in the use of the accountability system * Determine hazardous incident conditions and advise the IC to establish or modify control zones, given an incident, so that the incident control zones are communicated to members and entry into the hazardous area is controlled. Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous conditions, operations, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, control zones protocols, and the IMS. Ability to evaluate the effect of proximity for incident hazards so that risk to members will be limited to emergency responders assigned tasks to mitigate the incident Identify motor vehicle incident scene hazards, given an apparatus and temporary traffic control devices, an incident or planned event, so that actions to mitigate the hazards as described in Section 8.7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, are taken to protect member safety. Knowledge of hazards associated with vehicle incidents and apparatus placement, the IMS, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, state/provincial and local traffic regulations, risk management principles and criteria, and applicable safety principles and practices. Ability to apply knowledge of hazards and regulations to an incident within a risk management framework to protect member safety Monitor radio transmissions; given an incident or planned event with radio transmissions, so that communication barriers are identified and the possibility for missed, unclear, or incomplete communications is corrected. Knowledge of radio protocols and transmission procedures, the IMS, emergency incident hazards, and departmental SOP/Gs Ability to recognize missed, unclear, or incomplete communications.

23 of /29/ :23 PM * Identify the incident strategic requirements (e.g., fire, technical rescue, hazmat), the corresponding hazards, the size, complexity and anticipated duration of the incident, including the associated risks, given an incident or planned event, an IMS, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the ISO can determine the need for assistant ISOs and/or technical specialists and make the recommendations to the IC. Comprehensive knowledge of incident hazards; applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards; the IMS; recognized safety practices; risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize the types of hazards that might require additional ISOs or technical specialists, and applicable safety practices Determine the hazards associated with the designation of a landing zone and interface with helicopters, given an incident or planned event that requires the use of a helicopter and landing zone, so that the IC can be informed of special requirements and the landing can be executed in a safe manner. Helicopter and landing zone requirements; hazards associated with helicopters and landing zones; safety issues associated with landing zones; and the IMS. Ability to recognize landing zone locations and hazards * Notify the IC of the need for intervention resulting from an occupational exposure to atypical stressful events, given an incident or planned event and an awareness of incidents that can cause incident stress, so that members psychological health and safety can be protected. Knowledge of incidents that can lead to occupational exposure to atypical stress, the signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress, the difference between debriefing and defusing, and support teams and other resources to provide assistance. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress; an accepting and empathetic demeanor; and good communication skills * Determine hazardous energy sources that can affect responder health and safety, given an incident or planned event, an active IAP with assigned responders, and an opportunity to perform environmental and operational reconnaissance, so that risks to personnel are identified, reduced, or eliminated; hazard information is relayed to IC staff and ancillary agencies responsible for the hazardous energy source; appropriate zones are established and marked; and personnel operating at the scene are briefed on the hazardous energy control zone. Common component assemblies for hazardous energy sources, including but not limited to gas, electrical, water, and pressure vessels; hazardous properties of common utility gases; common electrical distribution grid components and arrangements; and control zone marking schemes as defined by of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; prioritizing to address hazards on a most critical first basis; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio, and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for IC action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes Monitor conditions, including weather, fire fighter activities, and work cycle durations, given an incident or planned event, so that the need for rehabilitation can be determined, communicated to the IC, and implemented to ensure fire fighter health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of heat and cold assessment criteria, rehabilitation strategies, including NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises, SOP/Gs and training materials; available resources that can be used for rehabilitation, signs and symptoms of cardiac stress, and heat and cold stress. Ability to recognize signs of cardiac, heat, and cold stress; set up a rehab area and ensure that members use it as designed It shall not be the intent of this chapter to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these requirements. 5.3 General.

24 of /29/ :23 PM PCs [1] The job performance requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety * It shall not be required that the job performance requirements be mastered in the order they appear The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the job performance requirements of this standard * Performance of each requirement of this chapter shall be evaluated by individuals approved by the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.3] 5.3.4* The AHJ shall establish a specific qualification process that identifies the steps to prepare a candidate for qualification at the level the candidate will be expected to perform under the auspices of that jurisdiction and to prepare the candidate in a manner consistent and compatible with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). [ 1026 :1.3.4] Prior to being certified as fire department incident safety officer, the candidate shall meet the general knowledge and skill requirements and the job performance requirements of this chapter necessary to function safely at the kind and type(s) of incident or planned event at which the candidate would operate * The job performance requirements in this chapter are consistent with the Safety Officer Core Competencies published as part of the NIMS Wherever in this chapter the terms rules, regulations, procedures, supplies, apparatus, and equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.7] 5.3 General JPRs of the Incident Safety Officer PCs [1] Perform safety officer (SO) duties as prescribed in NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, functions during fire suppression activities * Monitor the incident action plan, conditions, activities, and operations, given an actual or simulated incident, an incident action plan, and risk management assessment criteria, so that activities and operations that involve an unacceptable level of risk can be altered, terminated, or suspended to protect members health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of emergency incident hazards, applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards, the incident management system, recognized safety practices, risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs. Ability to apply knowledge of fire behavior and fire dynamics, building construction, department SOP/Gs, training materials, and applicable safety practices in a risk management assessment to determine the most appropriate actions to minimize health and safety risks Exercise the authority to stop, alter, or suspend activities that are judged by the ISO as posing an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, given an emergency incident or scenario that contains potentially imminent threats to fire fighter safety, an incident management structure, risk management criteria, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that fire fighter safety is protected. Knowledge of what constitutes imminent hazards at an emergency incident that could impact fire fighter safety, incident management system, radio protocols and transmission procedures, fire behavior/dynamics, hazardous energy hazards, reading smoke, building construction, and departmental SOP/Gs and training materials. Ability to evaluate hazards, determine their relative degree of risk to members and if they pose an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, use of department radios and communication abilities

25 of /29/ :23 PM Inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at the emergency scene, given an emergency incident or scenario with potentially imminent hazards, the IMS structure, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the IC can use this information to revise and coordinate tactical operations, protect, fire fighter safety, and diminish the potential for injury. Knowledge of incident management system, radio protocols and transmission procedures, fire behavior/dynamics, hazardous energy hazards, reading smoke, building construction, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to locate the IC and communicate the specific actions taken; the reasons for those actions, including potential hazards and degree of risk; and any reasonable alternative strategies or solutions that are consistent with the IAP but would not jeopardize member safety Monitor and evaluate the incident scene, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, so that the ISO can report to the incident commander on the status of conditions, hazards, and risks to members. Knowledge of what constitutes hazards at an emergency incident, incident management system, radio protocols and transmission procedures, emergency incident hazards and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to evaluate hazards, determine their relative degree of risk to members, prioritize those risks, and communicate this information to the incident commander Monitor the accountability system, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, an IMS system, personal identification devices, radios, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that it can be determined that the accountability system is being utilized as designed, all relevant positions and functions are implemented, and any noted deficiencies are communicated to the IC. Knowledge of incident management system, the department accountability system positions and protocols, radio protocols and transmission procedures, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize inadequacies in the use of the accountability system * Evaluate emergency incident hazardous conditions and recommend the establishment of control zones and no-entry zones to the incident commander, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, so that entry into hazardous areas is controlled and that these control zones are communicated to members. Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous conditions, emergency operations, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, departmental control zones protocols, and the incident management system. Ability to evaluate the effect of proximity for incident hazards so that risk to members will be limited to emergency responders assigned tasks to mitigate the incident Evaluate motor vehicle incident scene traffic and apparatus placement hazards, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, so that appropriate actions to mitigate these hazards as described in Section 8.7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, are taken to protect member safety. Knowledge of hazards associated with vehicle incidents and apparatus placement, incident management system, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, state, provincial and local traffic regulations, risk management principles and criteria, applicable safety principles and practices. Ability to apply knowledge of hazards and regulations to an emergency incident within a risk management framework to protect member s safety Monitor radio transmissions; given an actual or simulated emergency incident that includes live or recorded radio transmissions; so that transmission barriers are identified and the potential for missed, unclear, or incomplete communications are corrected. Knowledge of radio protocols and transmission procedures, the incident management system, emergency incident hazards and departmental SOP/Gs Ability to recognize missed, unclear or incomplete communications * Evaluate the incident strategic requirements (fire, technical rescue, HazMat etc.) their corresponding hazards, the size, complexity and anticipated duration of the incident including their associated risks; given an emergency incident or scenario, IMS, applicable SOP/Gs; so that the ISO can evaluate the need for assistant incident safety officers and/or technical specialists and make these recommendations to the incident commander.

26 of /29/ :23 PM Comprehensive knowledge of emergency incident hazards; applicable legislation; regulations; codes and standards; the incident management system; recognized safety practices; risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize the types of hazards that might require additional ISOs or technical specialists, and applicable safety practices Survey and evaluate the hazards associated with the designation of a landing zone and interface with helicopters, given an actual or simulated emergency incident that might require the use of a helicopter and landing zone, so that the incident commander can be informed of special requirements and the landing can be executed in a safe manner. Helicopter and landing zone requirements, hazards associated with helicopters and landing zones, safety issues associated with landing zones, and the incident management system. Ability to recognize potential landing zone locations and hazards Notify the incident commander of the potential need for intervention resulting from an occupational exposure to atypical stressful events incident stress, given an actual or simulated emergency incident and an awareness of potential incidents that can cause critical incident stress, so that members psychological health and safety can be protected. Knowledge of incidents that can lead to occupational exposure to atypical stress, the signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress, the difference between debriefing and defusing, and support teams and other resources to provide assistance. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress, an accepting and empathetic demeanor, and good communication skills * Assess hazardous energy sources that can affect responder health and safety, given an actual or simulated incident scene, an active IAP with assigned responders, and an opportunity to perform environmental and operational reconnaissance, so that risks to personnel are identified, reduced, or eliminated; hazard information is relayed to Incident Command staff and ancillary agencies responsible for the hazardous energy source; appropriate zones are established and marked; and personnel operating at the scene are briefed on the hazardous energy control zone. Common component assemblies for hazardous energy sources, including but not limited to gas, electrical, water, and pressure vessels; hazardous properties of common utility gases; common electrical distribution grid components and arrangements; and control zone marking schemes as defined by NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; prioritizing to address hazards on a most critical first basis; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio; and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for Incident Command action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes Monitor conditions including weather (temperature and humidity); fire fighter activities; and work cycle durations, given an actual or simulated incident;, so that the need for rehabilitation can be determined, communicated to the IC, and implemented to ensure fire fighter s health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of heat and cold assessment criteria,; rehabilitation strategies, including NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises, SOP/Gs and training materials,; available resources that can be used for rehabilitation,; signs and symptoms of cardiac stress, and heat and cold stress. Ability to recognize signs of cardiac, heat, and cold stress; ability to set up a rehab area and ensure that members used it as designed. 5.3 Fire Suppression Operations In addition to the requirements of this section, perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions.

27 of /29/ :23 PM 5.3.1* PCs [1] Evaluate incident environmental and operational factors and determine the need to assign rapid intervention teams and increase RIC capability, given an incident or planned event that includes one or more IDLH elements, an IAP, responders engaged in tactical operations, and a pre-assigned rapid intervention team, so that judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of RIC in accordance with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System ; RIC capabilities are increased congruent to the environment and operational exposure present; and the AHJ s incident standard operating guidelines and SOP/Gs are followed. Determine incident environmental and operational factors and confirm the establishment of rapid intervention crew (RIC) and evaluate the need to increase RIC capability, given an incident or planned event that includes one or more immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) elements, responders engaged in tactical operations, a pre-assigned RIC, and an IAP, so that a recommendation is offered to the IC. PCs [1] NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, RIC criteria for NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System ; NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments; NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments; AHJ SOP/Gs; and directives for RIC establishment and use. RIC deployment requirements; AHJ SOP/Gs; and directives for RIC establishment and use. Interpret applicable regulations, guidelines, procedures, and consensus standards for implementation at actual incidents; auditing conditions to ensure policies are being followed; and formulating e recommendations for Incident Command incident command action. (C)* Communicate fire behavior, building access/egress issues, collapse, and hazardous energy issues to established rapid intervention teams, given an actual or simulated fire suppression incident, so that RIC team leaders are aware of the observations and concerns of the SO. Structural/compartmentalized fire behavior, building construction features and associated hazards, and hazardous energy properties and components. Ability to interpret fire suppression hazards and operations and communicate those through face-to-face and radio methods * Communicate fire behavior, building access/egress issues, collapse, and hazardous energy issues to established RICs, given an incident or planned event, so that RIC team leaders are aware of the observations and concerns of the ISO. Structural/compartmentalized fire behavior, building construction features and associated hazards, and hazardous energy properties and components. Ability to interpret fire suppression hazards and operations and communicate through face-to-face and radio methods * Identify and analyze estimate building/structural collapse potential hazards, given a building fire scenario incident, a building collapse scenario incident, reconnaissance opportunity, and established AHJ pre-incident building plan information, so that the identified collapse potential hazard can be communicated to the incident commander IC and tactical-level management units; judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s); personnel are removed from collapse zone dangers; and appropriate adjustments are made to the IAP by the IC to improve member safety. Building construction classifications and associated hazards; structural fire collapse indicators; building fire spread potential ; fire effects on building materials, loads, and forces; structural conditions that warrant halting stopping, altering, or suspending incident or planned event operations; procedures for halting managing unsafe acts or operations and procedures for notifying command of halted stopped, altered, or suspended operations; methods for determining collapse zone distances; and AHJ pre-incident target building hazards. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; applying AHJ building fire preplan systems at actual incidents; interpreting collapse hazards; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio, and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for I i ncident C c ommand action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes. PCs [1] 5.3.4* Determine flashover and hostile fire event potential at building fires, given visible exterior smoke and fire conditions an incident, so that risks are identified and information can be communicated to the incident commander and tactical-level management units, and adjustments are made to the IAP strategy and tactics to improve safety.

28 of /29/ :23 PM Compartmentalized fire behavior theory, flashover and other hostile fire event incident indicators (backdraft, smoke explosion, and rapid fire spread), ventilation flow path, fire-load (fuel) characteristics, effects of fire- fighting efforts on fire behavior. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; reading smoke (volume, flow velocity, density, and color); and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods. (C)* Determine fire growth and blow-up potential, given wildland and cultivated vegetation fires, so that information can be communicated to the incident commander and tactical-level management components and adjustments made to the IAP to improve member safety. Wildland and vegetation fire behavior and wildland fire phenomena such as blowups and flaring. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; interpreting fuel, topography, flame length, and weather effects on wildland and vegetation fires; and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods * PCs [1] Determine fire growth and blow up, given wildland and cultivated vegetation fires, so that information can be communicated to the IC and tactical-level management components, and adjustments made to the IAP to improve member safety. Wildland and vegetation fire behavior and wildland fire phenomena such as blow ups and flaring. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; interpreting fuel, topography, flame length, and weather effects on wildland and vegetation fires; and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods Evaluate Determine the suitability of building entry and egress options at building fires, given various building fire scenarios incidents, so that entry and egress options are optimized through communication with the IC and tactical-level management components. Building construction access and egress challenges; AHJ building pre-fire systems; fire- fighting equipment capabilities, and AHJ fire- fighting resource capabilities. Critical identification, analysis and judgment abilities; and c C ommunicating access and egress concerns through face-to-face and radio methods. 5.4 Technical Rescue Operations. PCs [1] In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1 requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions. PCs [1] 5.4.1* Classify technical rescue operations and determine the need for a technician-trained ISO or Assistant Safety Officer, given a hazardous materials incident or drill, so that the IC can allocate resources that fulfill the SO role in accordance with CFR ; NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications ; and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations. Determine the need for a rescue technician--trained ISO or assistant ISO, given a technical rescue incident, CFR ; NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations, so that the IC can appoint an assistant ISO or a technical rescuer. Technical rescue incident types as defined in NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations. Identifying technical rescue incident resource needs and forecasting stabilization strategies

29 of /29/ :23 PM Develop Prepare a safety plan that identifies corrective or preventive actions, given a technical rescue incident or drill scenario, an IAP that includes situation and resource status information, an incident safety analysis form (ICS form 215A or its equivalent), weather condition information, special technical data (such as Safety Data Sheets safety data sheets and topographical information, blueprints, and building drawings), and predetermined incident information, so that safety data are obtained, an incident safety plan is developed with coordinating documentation, elements of the plan are incorporated in the IAP, changes in incident safety conditions are noted and reported, judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s) and exclusion zone(s), safety and appropriate PPE elements are met, and assistant safety officers ISOs are appointed as necessary. Risk management principles; technical rescue operations strategies and tactics; hazard mitigation and countermeasure strategies; NIMS IAP and planning processes; NIMS documentation system; NFPA1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents; 29 CFR ; and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; communicating safety issues within the command structure; and reading/editing technical documentation * Prepare Deliver a safety briefing for a technical rescue incident response members, given a technical rescue incident or scenario, so that critical information such as expected hazards, PPE requirements, established zones, emergency procedures, air monitoring, medical surveillance, and chain-of-command elements are communicated. OSHA 29 CFR requirements for a site safety and health plan; NIMS forms and ICS processing criteria; general technical rescue operations safety strategies; and AHJ technical rescue SOP/Gs. Ability to communicate critical messages in written and oral formats. 5.5 Hazardous Materials Operations In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * Classify hazardous materials operations and determine the need for a technician-trained ISO or Assistant Safety Officer, given a hazardous materials incident or drill, so that the IC can allocate resources that fulfill the SO role in accordance with CFR ; NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents ; and AHJ SOP/Gs. Determine the need for a hazardous materials technician-trained ISO or assistant ISO, given a hazardous materials incident, 29 CFR ; NFPA 472, Standard for Competency for Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents ; and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations, so that the IC can appoint an assistant ISO or a hazardous materials technician. Hazardous materials incident types as defined in NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous MaterialsIncidents Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Identifying hazardous materials incident resource needs and needed; forecasting stabilization strategies Develop Prepare a safety plan that identifies corrective or preventive actions, given a hazmat incident or drill scenario, IAP that includes situation and resource status information, an incident safety analysis form (ICS form 215A or its equivalent), weather condition information, special technical data (such as Material Safety Data Sheets safety data sheets and topographical information, blueprints, and building drawings), and predetermined incident information, so that safety data are obtained, an incident safety plan is developed with coordinating documentation, elements of the plan are incorporated in the IAP, changes in incident safety conditions are noted and reported, judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s) and exclusion zone(s), safety and PPE elements of 29 CFR are met, and assistant safety officers ISOs are appointed as necessary. Risk management principles; hazardous materials operations strategies and tactics; hazard mitigation and countermeasure strategies; NIMS IAP and planning processes; NIMS documentation system; and AHJ SOPs/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; communicating safety issues within the command structure; and reading/editing technical documentation * Prepare Deliver a safety briefing for hazardous materials incident response members, given a hazmat incident or scenario, so that critical information such as expected hazards, PPE requirements, established zones, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, air monitoring, medical surveillance, and chain-of-command elements are communicated.

30 0 of 11 5/29/ :23 PM OSHA 29 CFR requirements for a site safety and health plan; NIMS forms and ICS processing criteria; general hazmat operations safety strategies; and AHJ hazmat SOPs/Gs. Ability to communicate critical messages in written and oral formats * PCs [1] Develop a control zone schematic, inclusive of no-entry zones, hot zones, hazard reduction zone, support zones, and travel pathways, given a hazmat incident or scenario, so that responders can arrange cones and marking tape in accordance with the developed schematic. Identify that hazardous materials incident control zones have been established and communicated to personnel on the scene, given a hazardous materials incident and SOP/Gs, so that responders can identify marked control zones, which must be inclusive of no-entry zones, hot zones, hazard reduction zones, support zones, and corridors Common zoning strategies for hazardous materials operations, methods of marking zones, and AHJ SOP/Gs for zone communication, ; NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and other applicable NFPA documents. Ability to adapt zoning strategies to individual incident challenges such as topography, weather, and resource variants. 5.6 Accident Investigations and Review PCs [1] In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * Initiate Conduct a safety and health investigative process, given an accident, incident, planned event, or near miss given an incident or planned event, using applicable documents and techniques, so that the chain of evidence is started and maintained, critical incident data elements are collected, potential witnesses are identified, applicable SOP/Gs are identified for review, and gathered information is documented and prepared for the HSO or investigative continuance as established by the AHJ s policies and SOP/Gs. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety investigation, SOP/Gs and health and safety investigative policies used by the AHJ; procedures for preserving evidence and documentation; and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation. Analyzing information from different data sources; identifying equipment and materials that might be considered evidence; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses in the future * PCs [1] Recognize severe injuries, accidents, mishaps, and other potentially harmful events, given an incident or planned event, department SOP/Gs, so that a determination can be made to disqualify the SO from the investigative responsibility if a potential conflict exists. SOP/Gs and health and safety investigative policies used by the AHJ; local, regional, and national notifications required for LODDs, risk-sharing, and/or worker s compensation reporting criteria; historical perspective of firefighter exposures and related chronic health issues. Classifying the severity of injuries from a recovery and cost view, interacting with personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; compiling personal observations and actions and documenting them in a chronological manner. 5.7 Post-Incident Analysis (PIA) PCs [1]

31 1 of 11 5/29/ :23 PM In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * PCs [1] Prepare a written post-incident analysis (PIA) from the I SO perspective, given a witnessed incident or planned event witnessed incident, exercise, or planned event, so that safety and health issues, best safety practices, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and recommendations for future events are documented. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; PIA reporting criteria; and AHJ SOP/Gs for PIAs. Transferring incident observations into field notes and documenting field notes into a formal PIA structure * Communicate Report observations, concerns, and recommendations, given a witnessed incident or planned event and PIA group setting, so that that safety and health issues, best safety practices, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and recommendations for future events are voiced in a positive manner communicated to the AHJ. Group dynamics in problem solving. Active listening skills, ; and composing and relaying constructive information in a group setting.

32 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Annex A Explanatory Material Quick Print Annex A is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only. This annex contains explanatory material, numbered to correspond with the applicable text paragraphs. A.1.2 Global SR-56 Hide Deleted The committee believes that this document specifies the minimum JPRs for HSO and ISO for a fire department. The committee recognizes that emergency services organizations might have to invest considerable resources to provide the equipment and training needed to perform safely and efficiently. The committee does not mean to imply that organizations with limited resources cannot provide response services, only that the individuals charged with responsibilities are qualified to specific levels according to this standard. A Global SR-56 Hide Deleted Organization/management responsibilities should be addressed by the agency that personnel represent. The AHJ should define the agency requirements for progression to positions of management responsibility. A Global SR-56 Hide Deleted The committee recognizes the importance of formal continuing education and training programs to ensure HSOs and ISOs have maintained and updated the necessary skills and knowledge for the level of qualification. Continuing education and training programs can be developed or administered by local, state, or federal agencies as well as professional associations and accredited institutions of higher education. The methods of learning would include areas of technology, refresher training, skills practices, and knowledge application to standards. The subject matter should directly relate to the requirements of this standard. A It is recommended, where practicable, that evaluators be individuals who were not directly involved as instructors for the requirement being evaluated. A (3) Global SR-56 Hide Deleted Global SR-56 Hide Deleted While it is possible that the HSO might not have to meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582, it is understood that the ISO, who should have met the Level I requirements of NFPA 1021, would have also had to meet NFPA 1001 requirements to meet those of NFPA Thus, the ISO would have had to meet the medical requirements of NFPA A Approved. The National Fire Protection Association does not approve, inspect, or certify any installations, procedures, equipment, or materials; nor does it approve or evaluate testing laboratories. In determining the acceptability of installations, procedures, equipment, or materials, the authority having jurisdiction may base acceptance on compliance with NFPA or other appropriate standards. In the absence of such standards, said authority may require evidence of proper installation, procedure, or use. The authority having jurisdiction may also refer to the listings or labeling practices of an organization that is concerned with product evaluations and is thus in a position to determine compliance with appropriate standards for the current production of listed items. A Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The phrase authority having jurisdiction, or its acronym AHJ, is used in NFPA documents in a broad manner, since jurisdictions and approval agencies vary, as do their responsibilities. Where public safety is primary, the authority having jurisdiction may be a federal, state, local, or other regional department or individual such as a fire chief; fire marshal; chief of a fire prevention bureau, labor department, or health department; building official; electrical inspector; or others having statutory authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection department, rating bureau, or other insurance company representative may be the authority having jurisdiction. In many circumstances, the property owner or his or her designated agent assumes the role of the authority having jurisdiction; at government installations, the commanding officer or departmental official may be the authority having jurisdiction. A Fire Department. The term fire department includes any public, governmental, private, industrial, or military organization providing these services. A Fire Department Facility. This does not include locations where a fire department can be summoned to perform emergency operations or other duties, unless such premises are normally under the control of the fire department. [1500, 2007] A Fire Suppression. Fire suppression includes all activities performed at the scene of a fire incident or training exercise that expose fire department members to the dangers of heat, flame, smoke, and other products of combustion, explosion, or structural collapse. [1500, 2007] of 11 5/29/ :23 PM

33 of /29/ :23 PM A Hazard. Hazards include the characteristics of facilities, equipment, systems, property, hardware, or other objects and the actions and inactions of people that create such hazards. A Incident Management System (IMS). The system is also referred to as an incident command system (ICS). [1561, 2005] A Incident Scene. This location should include the entire area subject to incident-related hazards and all areas used by fire department responders and equipment in proximity to the incident scene. [1561, 2005] A Member. A fire department member can be a full-time or part-time employee, can be a paid or unpaid volunteer, can occupy any position or rank within the fire department, and might or might not engage in emergency operations. A Occupational Safety and Health Program. This program is also referred to as the Occupational Safety and Health Management System. A Rapid Intervention Crew/Company (RIC). Global SR-54 Hide Deleted Emergency services personnel respond to many incidents that present a high risk to personnel safety. Departments in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR , "Respiratory protection," must have a minimum of two persons on scene fully equipped when members are operating in an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) or a potentially IDLH atmosphere. The primary purpose is the rescue of injured, lost, or trapped fire fighters. Departments utilizing an incident management system in accordance with NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety, or 29 CFR , "Hazardous waste operations and emergency response," along with a personnel accountability system, have incorporated the RIC into their management system. Many departments have redefined their response plans to include the dispatch of an additional company (engine, rescue, or truck) to respond to incidents and stand by as the RIC. Incident commanders can assign additional RICs based on the size and complexity of the incident scene. In some departments, an RIC can also be known as a rapid intervention team. At wildland incidents this would be addressed through the planning process and contingency planning. [ 1006, 2013]. A Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation efforts should include providing relief from extreme climate and/or incident conditions, rest and recovery, rehydration, replacement of calories and electrolytes, active cooling (or warming if necessary), medical monitoring, and member accountability. A Risk Management. The risk management process includes the identification and analysis of exposure to hazards, evaluation and prioritization of those hazards, selection of appropriate risk management techniques to mitigate exposure to those hazards, implementation of selected control measures, and monitoring of results. Risk management is a vital component to any organization s operation, especially a fire department. Health and safety programs are elements of a health and safety management system that directs the risk management process. The risk management process enables an organization to control or reduce the frequency and severity of the risks associated with fire department emergency and nonemergency operations. SR-37 Hide Legislative A Health and Safety Officer (HSO). This individual can also be the incident safety officer or that role can be assigned to another individual as a separate function. The health and safety officer (HSO) position can be staffed by an individual who is appointed by the fire chief and meets the qualifications of this position as determined by this standard. For this standard, the term officer does not reference rank. Examples of an officer include a fire department member, certified safety professional (CSP), an industrial hygienist, or an occupational safety and health specialist. It is important that the individual has the requisite knowledge and requisite skills to function effectively in this position. If qualified, this individual can also be the incident safety officer (ISO), or that role can be assigned to another individual as a separate function. (See Chapter 5.) A Incident Safety Officer (ISO). The incident safety officer can have assistants. A Special Operations. Special operations include responses to water rescue, hazardous materials releases, situations involving confined space entry, high-angle rescue, terrorism [chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE)] and other operations requiring specialized training. A Standard Operating Procedure. The intent of standard operating procedures is to establish directives that must be followed. Standard operating guidelines allow flexibility in application. A Technical Specialist. Technical specialists could be needed in areas of fire behavior, special operations (i.e., hazardous materials, technical rescue), water resources, environmental concerns, building construction, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), resource use, training, geographic information systems, and damage inspections.

34 of /29/ :23 PM A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted The fire chief is responsible for the overall management and authority of the fire department, including member safety and health. The fire chief delegates the responsibility of member safety and health to a health and safety officer. The health and safety officer is the manager or administrator of the occupational health and safety program. The determination of whether the role of fire department health and safety officer will be a full-time or part-time assignment should be made by the fire chief. This determination should depend on the size and structure of the organization; the activity level; the level of risk in the fire department s work environment; and the history of accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, fatalities, and exposures. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted In cases where a member sustains a serious or fatal injury, the HSO could be viewed as a witness as opposed to an investigator. In such cases, the designated HSO should notify the AHJ to fulfill the investigative requirements of the department. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted A large fire department should have one or more assistant health and safety officers working in the area of safety and health under the direction of the health and safety officer. A small department can have one individual assigned as the health and safety officer, which can be on a part-time basis. This individual can depend on assistance from members of the occupational safety and health committee and technical specialists who have expertise in various areas of fire fighter safety and health. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted Examples of technical specialists include industrial hygienists, ergonomists, asbestos abatement consultants, and occupational physicians. SR-32 Hide Legislative A.4.2 Global SR-32 Hide Deleted The health and safety officer HSO should be able to develop strategies for controlling risks by risk identification through local experience, trends, safety audits, and injury data. The health and safety officer HSO should then be able to evaluate the frequency and severities of the risks identified and implement control measures in three broad categories: risk avoidance, risk reduction, or risk transfer. Finally, the health and safety officer HSO should have the ability to monitor risk management programs. Integrating risk management into training programs through the development of a comprehensive set of SOP/Gs, training notes, and/ or other administrative elements that provide direction (or administrative controls) to manage those risks is an essential responsibility of the health and safety officer HSO. Developing safety procedures and policies that are necessary to meet some of the goals and objectives defined in the safety program is another responsibility of the health and safety officer HSO. After development, approval, and implementation, the safety and health procedures and policies should be reviewed for effectiveness and updated as necessary as outlined in Angle, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services The USFA publication titled A Guide to Developing Effective Standard Operation Procedures for Fire and EMS Department is an excellent resource for the development of SOP/Gs. United States Fire Administration publication Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures for Fire and EMS Departments is an excellent resource for the development of SOP/Gs. SR-43 Hide Legislative A The health and safety officer HSO should be able to develop, implement, and manage a risk management plan into in an organization s operation, especially a fire department, and should be able to direct the risk management process to enable an organization to control or reduce the frequency and severity of the risks associated with fire department emergency and nonemergency operations. SR-43 Hide Legislative A According to Angle, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, the health and safety officer HSO should meet the following criteria: (1) Have the knowledge and ability to determine the effectiveness of the risk management plan by reviewing injury and exposure statistics, participating in post-incident analyses (PIAs), and developing SOP/Gs with training (2) Be able Have the ability to examine current injury rates and severities and compare them to the rates prior to the program implementation using the goals and objectives developed as benchmarks (3) Be able Have the ability to measure the change in knowledge, behavior, and performance of personnel (4) Have the ability to analyze changes in the physical environment and measure the response of personnel to policy changes This information is necessary for health and safety officers HSOs to monitor and revise the risk management plan. Two methods of evaluation should be used: process evaluation and outcome evaluation.

35 of /29/ :23 PM SR-43 Hide Legislative A The health and safety officer HSO should have the ability to compile integrate the department s SOP/G S s, training notes, program directives, and polices into the activities of the command and general staff, including accountability, entry control, use of rapid intervention teams (RICs), and department procedures, apparatus placement, ventilation criteria, and rehabilitation. The health and Safety officer HSO should understand different kinds of operations, including single-jurisdiction/single-agency response, single-jurisdiction/multiagency response, and multijurisdiction/multiagency response; be able to implement an IMS at any emergency, and be able to use common terminology and integrated communications. The health and safety officer HSO should be able to include all aspects of an IMS, especially the concept of a manageable span of control in the risk management plan. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted An operational risk management plan should assist the IC and fire department members in making sound, knowledgeable decisions when declaring the risk mode (going offensive or defensive) and developing specific strategies and accompanying tactics to reach operational objectives, assign human and equipment resources, and note specific safety considerations to mitigate the incident. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted A recurring recommendation from NIOSH Fire Fighter Investigative Reports emphasizes the need for a predesignated incident safety officer for fire departments. Predesignated incidents include working fires, multiple-alarm fires, fires in commercial facilities or high-risk buildings, situations where a fire fighter is injured or transported for treatment, reported mass casualties, or technical rescues. SR-45 Hide Legislative A A significant part of demonstrating compliance rests with the department s ability to produce applicable policies, procedures, training notes, and any other records that might be required (e.g., hazardous exposures and critical injuries). To demonstrate due diligence (that everything is being done under the circumstances to protect the worker), the employer should maintain and monitor its systems [PPE, training, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), risk management, IMS, etc.] regularly. The types of records that should be maintained include but are not limited to the following: (1) Training (2) Vehicle inspections and repairs (3) PPE/SCBA equipment log (4) Critical injuries (5) Exposures A checklist of applicable topics covered by legislation that requires SOP/Gs ( hazmat, confined space, respirator use, etc.) can be created both to serve as a useful tool and to help demonstrate diligence. The same checklist can be used to assess any gaps and prioritize topics, SOP/Gs, and so forth, for development. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted There are circumstances at emergency incidents that require the immediate response or attention of a separate incident safety officer. It is unrealistic to assume that one individual would be available on a continual basis to fulfill the requirements of a predesignated incident safety officer. The response of the predesignated incident safety officer to an emergency incident might be delayed by distance, simultaneous events, or other circumstances. When an incident safety officer is needed at an incident scene and none is available, the incident commander should assign a qualified member to the incident safety officer function. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted Fire departments respond to incidents that may be outside, or have elements outside, the level of knowledge, skill, and ability of response members. In these cases, it is incumbent upon the incident safety officer or incident commander to utilize technical specialists (civilians or personnel from other emergency service organizations) to assist an incident safety officer with the health and safety issues of that incident. Some technical specialists may have achieved certification through accredited agencies or licensing bodies in disciplines not typically held by fire department members. Examples include but are not limited to structural engineer, occupational hygienist, hydrologist, doctor, lawyer, chemist, and any other technical specialist as required by the incident. Although usually assigned to the planning section, depending on the requirements of the incident and the needs of the section chief, the technical specialist may be assigned anywhere within the incident management system structure. When dealing with safety matters at an incident, a technical specialist(s) should report directly to the incident safety officer or the assistant safety officer assigned to the respective division or group.

36 of /29/ :23 PM A The following examples include but are not limited to areas that should be utilized to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, occupational injuries, and occupational illnesses: (1) Hazard recognition, assessment, control, monitoring, and evaluation (2) Risk management principles and practices (3) Review/evaluation of SOP/Gs (4) Review of accident, occupational injury, and occupational illness data (5) Facility inspections program (i.e., slips, trips, falls, cuts, etc.) Global SR-59 Hide Deleted (6) Health maintenance and monitoring program (i.e., wellness, fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, musculoskeletal disorder prevention, exposure protection, etc.) (7) Review of department training and education programs SR-46 Hide Legislative A Instruction methods, media/means, and materials will vary according to the potential hazards and risks associated with the operation as identified in the risk management plan. SOP/Gs, training notes, videos, and so forth, may might suffice in some areas. The goal is to ensure that all members possess the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the required tasks in a safe and effective manner. SR-33 Hide Legislative A A survey or audit of operations, procedures, equipment, and facilities requires a standard against which to determine compliance with applicable standards and departmental procedures. At a minimum, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, should be used to determine an acceptable level of compliance. A periodic safety audit or survey of fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, training and education programs, and SOP/Gs requires a standard against which to determine compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, codes, and standards. At a minimum, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, should be used to determine an acceptable level of compliance. The NFPA 1500 Worksheet can be used as an audit template to evaluate the effectiveness of the department s accident prevention program. This worksheet was developed to provide a template for fire departments that are implementing an occupational safety and health program or that are evaluating the current status of their occupational safety and health program. An internal audit should be conducted at least annually and an external audit should be conducted every three years, as required by Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. SR-48 Hide Legislative A Hazard identification and control is one are methods to reduce accidents, injuries, and loss. Ultimately, accidents are investigated to determine both immediate and basic causes. Once those causes have been identified, controls can be put in place to help prevent future occurrences. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted This should include food handling and food storage, with particular attention paid to food preparation and serving surfaces; cookware; service vessels and utensils; and safe hot water temperatures in kitchens, showers, and other sources to prevent scalds. The inspection procedure should also consider blocked hallways, staircases, unlit areas, and so forth, for clothing and other debris that would expose fire fighters and other people present to hazards; and security for the protection of a company leaving an empty firehouse, with special attention given upon return to objects that do not belong there. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted A checklist or audit template as identified in Annex F of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, or equivalent, is strongly recommended when conducting these inspections. A Global SR-59 Hide Deleted This includes the mitigation of health and safety hazards brought about by disruptions due to parades, ball games, visitors to the fire station, street construction, or other events or activities associated with the district or the fire station.

37 of /29/ :23 PM SR-65 Hide Legislative A Global SR-65 Hide Deleted In cases where a member sustains a serious or fatal injury, the I SO might could be viewed as a witness rather than as opposed to an investigator. In such these cases, the designated I SO should notify the department s health and safety officer HSO to fulfill the investigative requirements of the department. In cases where the designated I SO is the department s health and safety officer HSO, the I SO needs to should notify the incident commander IC and AHJ before starting the investigative process, that potential conflict exists in starting the investigative process. A A simulated emergency incident can be accomplished through the use of a live training fire or a written scenario that is illustrated with photographs, video, or computer simulations. Ideally the Incident Action Plan (IAP) should be written, but this might not always be practicable. The components of a good IAP should include, but not be limited to, strategy, clear objectives and assignments, declared risk level, PPE appropriate for the task, clear chain of command, supporting tactical assignments within risk management criteria, safety considerations, and contingencies. Generic risk management criteria associated with emergency incidents are covered in NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Section 8.3. When considering risk management, fire departments should consider the following rules of engagement after evaluating the survival profile of any victims in the involved compartment: (1) We will risk our lives a lot, in a calculated manner, to save SAVABLE LIVES. (2) We will risk our lives a LITTLE, in a calculated manner, to save SAVABLE property. (3) We WILL NOT risk our lives at all for buildings or lives that are already lost. ISOs must apply their knowledge to determine if the most appropriate action is to alter, suspend, or terminate the activity. For example, a ladder as a means of egress can be moved (altered). The order to initiate fire attack might be delayed (suspended) until ventilation is completed, or fire fighters might be ordered off a roof (terminated) where the structural integrity has been compromised. SR-61 Hide Legislative A Figure A shows the concept of control zones. The hot zone is the area presenting the greatest risks to members and will often be classified as an immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) atmosphere. The warm zone is a limited-access area for members either directly aiding or indirectly supporting operations in the hot zone. Significant risk of human injury (respiratory, exposures, etc.) can still exist in the warm zone. The cold zone establishes the public exclusion, or clean, zone. There are minimal risks for human injury and exposure in a cold zone. Any control zone can include a no-entry zone. Examples of no-entry zones are holes in floors, explosive devices, and crime scenes. Wherever possible, control zones should be identified with colored hazard tape, signage, cones, flashing beacons, fences, or other appropriate means. However, because of the nature or location of the incident, available resources, or other considerations, it might not always be possible or practical to mark the control zones. Where colored tape is used to mark control zones, it is recommended that the following tape colors be used: (1) No-entry zone: R r ed/white chevron (2) Hot zone: R red (3) Warm zone: Y yellow (4) Cold zone: G green Figure A Example of Control Zones.

38 of /29/ :23 PM SR-62 Hide Legislative A Numerous firefighter fatality investigative reports list communication failure as a contributing factor to the incident. While the failure of equipment (hardware) has been cited, most of the factors have to do with human communication failure. These communication failures can be typically classified as the following: Lack of communication Missed, fractured, or incomplete communication Undisciplined communication, that is, the lack of a communication priority system The SO must actively listen to radio messages and spot communication failures. When failures are discovered, the SO should evaluate the potential that the communications failure has for the safety of members and make an appropriate intervention. Radio procedures should be monitored and followed to ensure the ability to transmit a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR), or other critical communication if required. For example, if a message is getting walked on or stamped, preventing transmission, this information needs to be communicated to the IC. SR-63 Hide Legislative A Types of incidents that might require assistant incident safety officers ISOs and/or technical specialists include but are not limited to high-rise fires, hazardous materials incidents, and special operations. Assistant incident safety officers ISOs should be considered where the size of the incident might require more than one ISO (e.g., A side and C side), there are multiple functions (e.g., highrise high rise fire requiring an ISO to oversee evacuation or ventilation), or there are complex incidents (e.g., watch for partial collapse in specific areas)..) SR-63 Hide Legislative A The ISO should demonstrate the ability to identify the components and associated hazards of common hazardous energy sources such as the following: (1) Electrical generation and distribution systems (2) Utility gas systems, such as natural gas and propane (3) Water distribution systems (4) Pressurized commodity storage and piping vessels (5) Fuel storage and delivery systems for vehicles and service stations In addition to the identification of components and hazards of hazardous energy systems, the ISO should demonstrate the ability to create and communicate appropriate mitigation or zoning strategies to minimize hazard exposure to responders. This educational pursuit should be accompanied with practice through scenario-based testing and/or actual supervised on-scene application at incidents. SR-63 Hide Legislative A Many departments have a number of means to access behavioral health services. In some cases, the incident commander IC might need to be relieved of dealing with member stress and another means of activating this service considered. SR-63 Hide Legislative A The intention of this requirement is that the I SO check to see that the incident commander IC has established a rapid intervention team. In cases where this has not happened, the incident safety officer ISO should inform the incident commander IC of the need. SR-29 Hide Legislative A Where the RIC requirement has been met, the ISO should meet with the RIC leader and share information and observations, such as fire conditions, building construction, access and egress, hazardous energy, and other pertinent hazards. The intention of this requirement is that the ISO check to see that the IC has established an RIC. In cases where this has not happened, the ISO should inform the IC of the need. The need for RIC should be determined by evaluating the relationship of environmental factors (hazards and characteristics of the location) with operational factors (tasks being performed). An RIC should be established in accordance with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, when members are deemed to be working in IDLH environments. A See Annex D for additional information regarding the use of job performance requirements for training and evaluation. Global SR-58 Hide Deleted

39 of /29/ :23 PM A It is recommended, where practical, that evaluators be individuals who were not directly involved as instructors for the requirement being evaluated. [ 1026 :A.1.3.3] Global SR-58 Hide Deleted SR-64 Hide Legislative A The ability of the I SO to evaluate structural fires and/or building collapse situations and offer judgment on integrity and initial and / further collapse concerns cannot be overemphasized. To accomplish this, the I SO should pursue initial and ongoing education in the following areas: (1) Building loads and forces, structural elements, and structural assemblies (2) Building construction types (classic and emerging) (3) Building material strengths, and weaknesses and the effects of fire and heat (4) Fire spread potential through different building types (5) Historical building collapse factors from investigative reports (6) Analytical approaches to predicting building collapse at structural fires (7) Building collapse classifications and the associated hazards with each type Additionally, the ISO must should have a working knowledge of local building pre-fire plans and target hazard buildings. On-site building familiarization tours and discussions with building engineering officials are invaluable educational experiences that can help the SO better understand collapse potentials before an actual incident. These educational pursuits must should be accompanied with practice through scenario-based testing and/or actual supervised on-scene application at building fires. A Global SR-58 Hide Deleted The authority having jurisdiction should establish standard operating procedures that will acknowledge the role of the health and safety officer be filled. SR-64 Hide Legislative A The I SO should monitor fire and smoke conditions and make a judgment about fire growth potential, the likelihood of flashover and a hostile fire event, and the progress of firefighting efforts. To achieve this ability, the I SO should pursue education in the following areas: (1) Modern compartmentalized fire behavior theory (2) Hostile fire event warnings, including flashover (3) Fire load (fuel) characteristics (4) Temperature and heat release rate influences on fire growth (5) Impact of ventilation (intake and exhaust) on fire spread, including wind-fed effects on buildings fires (6) Reading smoke skills: the ability to interpret smoke volume, flow (pressure), density, and color (7) Evaluation of fire-fighting efforts (fire flow application and ventilation) (8) Technical reports and investigations that detail fire behavior concerns These educational pursuits must should be accompanied with practice through scenario-based testing using actual fire ground video footage of previous incidents. SR-25 Hide Legislative A The intent of this JPR is for I SOs who are assigned to National Incident Management System (NIMS) Types 4 and Type 5 incidents. ISOs at NIMS Types wildland and cultivated field fires within the AHJ. SOs at Type 1, 2, and 3 wildland incidents require more in-depth and documented study qualification and specialized study. A Global SR-58 Hide Deleted The job performance requirements (JPRs) in this chapter were developed to be consistent with, complementary to, and supportive of the NIMS Safety Officer Core Competencies. The nature of the documents requires that the wording for the individual JPRs, competencies, behaviors, tasks, and so forth, be different. The NIMS document uses the terms competencies and behaviors, while NFPA professional qualifications documents use the term job performance requirements. It is intended that individuals meeting this chapter for this specific position will also meet the NIMS Safety Officer Core Competencies.

40 of /29/ :23 PM SR-21 Hide Legislative A Some functions are performed best by individuals with specific expertise, particularly in highly technical areas. The designated incident safety officer ISO can utilize members with specific expertise in the technical specialist or assistant incident safety officer ISO role. In those such cases, the incident safety officer ISO can address overhead safety functions, while the technical specialist or assistant incident safety officer ISO addresses can address safety functions for those with specific special operations expertise. Technical rescue incidents require an incident safety officer for the following: (1) Potential risks to members needed (2) Substantial number of members to control an incident (3) Duration of the incident SR-65 Hide Legislative A Confined-space incidents require an incident safety plan and a pre-entry safety briefing for all members operating at the incident [29 CFR (b)(4)]. It is advisable that all special operations incidents utilize a similar approach. Where a technical specialist or assistant incident safety officer ISO is utilized, the incident safety officer should utilize his or her input to help develop the plan and briefing. The incident safety plan should include the following: (1) Safety and health risks that might be encountered for each member (2) Member training requirements for each assignment (3) PPE required for each member assignment (4) Medical surveillance requirements (5) Frequency and type of monitoring of air, personnel, and environmental factors (6) Decontamination procedures (7) Member emergency and rapid intervention procedures (8) Chain of command and communication plans (9) Overview of the incident action plan A Global SR-58 Hide Deleted The adequacy and effectiveness of standard operating procedures SOP/Gs, given a current knowledge of applicable laws, should include training notes, current copy of state/provincial and/or federal health and safety legislation, and example(s) of another department s SOP/Gs to help confirm that SOP/Gs are written for all required subjects (as determined by a risk assessment, hazard evaluation, or other means acceptable to the AHJ). The SOP/Gs should clearly describe the purpose, scope, responsibilities, procedures, conditions, and references for a given duty or task, with sufficient detail to define acceptable parameters and evaluation criteria for users to perform the duty or task safely. SR-65 Hide Legislative A Fire Department responses to hazardous materials incidents are classified by the level of intervention required and the resource capability of the responders. Classifications include the following: (1) First-Responder level (2) Operations level (3) Technician level Due to Because of the knowledge and expertise required at a technician-level hazardous materials incident, the incident safety officer needs ISO should to have an understanding of these operations. This can be achieved by being trained training to the hazardous materials technician level of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. In cases where the designated SO does not possess the technician-level training, appointing a technician-level trained assistant safety officer (ASO-HM) or technical specialist with the necessary training will help satisfy the safety needs of the technician-level members. Title 29 CFR requires the incident commander to designate a safety officer, who is knowledgeable in the operations being implemented at the emergency response site. This has been interpreted to apply to hazardous materials emergency incidents and confined-space rescue incidents. The appointment of a technical specialist or an ASO-HM can meet this requirement where the incident safety officer does not possess the knowledge, training, or experience to handle such incidents. Hazardous materials incidents require an incident safety officer ISO for the following: (1) Potential risks to members (2) Substantial number of members needed to control an incident (3) Duration of the incident

41 0 of 11 5/29/ :23 PM SR-65 Hide Legislative A Title 29 CFR requires that a site safety and health plan (incident safety plan) is developed at hazardous materials incidents (technician-entry type incidents). All incident responders are required to receive a safety briefing pre-entry. Where technical specialists are utilized, the incident safety officer ISO should utilize their expertise to help develop the plan. The incident safety plan should include the following: (1) Safety and health risks that might be encountered for each member (2) Member training requirements for each assignment (3) PPE required for each member assignment (4) Medical surveillance requirements (5) Frequency and type of monitoring of air, personnel, and environmental factors (6) Decontamination procedures (7) Member Emergency and rapid intervention procedures (8) Chain-of-command and communication plans (9) Overview of the incident action plan To prepare an incident safety plan and briefing, the SO should collect information from several sources, including the following: (1) Planning meetings (2) The incident action plan (3) Surveillance and reconnaissance efforts (4) Product information and documentation by technical specialists Following information gathering, the SO should prepare an incident safety plan (using established forms) and safety briefing checklists for members. Once created, the SO should ensure that members receive the a formal briefing and document who has received the briefing. Demonstrating competency for this JPR can be achieved through supervised performance during hands-on drills as well as table-top exercises. SR-65 Hide Legislative A Often, it is the SO who provides input for the creation of common hazmat control zones, which can include the following: (1) No-entry zone (2) Hot zone (IDLH reduction zone) (3) Hazard reduction zone (decontamination ) (4) Support zone (5) Cold zone The method of zone communication also needs to should be addressed. The AHJ typically outlines the zone communication method using traffic cones and barrier tape. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, outlines a general zone communication method that uses color-coded barrier tapes: (1) No-entry zone: red and white chevron or diagonal striped tape (2) Hot zone: red tape (3) Warm zone: yellow tape (4) Cold (support) zone: green tape Demonstrating competency for this JPR can be achieved through supervised performance during hands-on drills and should include diagramming the zones (written) as well as directing members who set up the zones. (1) No-entry zone: red and white chevron or diagonal striped tape Hot zone: red tape Warm zone: yellow tape Cold (support) zone: green tape Demonstrating competency for this JPR can be achieved through supervised performance during hands-on drills and should include diagraming the zones (written) as well as directing members who set up the zones. SR-65 Hide Legislative A The I SO assigned to an incident where an injury, accident, or near-miss occurs must should start, but not necessarily finish, the investigative process. An I SO who is a witness to the events may might not offer a nonjudgmental approach to the investigation.

42 1 of 11 5/29/ :23 PM SR-65 Hide Legislative A The I SO should document pertinent information about the incident, including assignments given by the incident commander IC, the incident safety plan, procedures that worked well, obstacles encountered and how to correct them, and accidents and/or injuries. It is important to include successful or positive actions as well as those actions that require training or procedural changes to improve incident safety and health for all members. SR-65 Hide Legislative A The I SO should be prepared to address issues relating to personal protective equipment PPE, personnel accountability, rapid intervention posture, rehabilitation operations, the incident action plan, risk versus gain, and other issues affecting the safety and welfare of members at an incident scene. The ability to listen to others and frame input in a constructive manner is essential for the I SO. The I SO should focus on factual observations and avoid placing blame. Judgmental statements should be reserved for interpretation of environmental conditions (fire, smoke, building integrity, etc.) as opposed to member actions. A Data management refers to the collection and assimilation of information related to fire department health and safety and the use of those data to enhance the efforts of the occupational safety and health program. The data management process provides the following: A summary of the fire department experience in different categories (e.g., fire fighter injuries, vehicular accidents, work-related illnesses) A measure of how the experience of a particular fire department compares with that of other fire departments, national trends, and other occupations or industries A systematic method to record information for future reference and use A See Annex D for additional information regarding the use of job performance requirements for training and evaluation. A It is recommended, where practical, that evaluators be individuals who were not directly involved as instructors for the requirement being evaluated. [ 1026 :A.1.3.3] A Global SR-58 Hide Deleted Global SR-58 Hide Deleted Global SR-58 Hide Deleted The authority having jurisdiction should establish standard operating procedures that will acknowledge the role of the incident safety officer be filled. A Global SR-58 Hide Deleted The job performance requirements (JPRs) in this chapter were developed to be consistent with, complementary to, and supportive of the NIMS Safety Officer Core Competencies. The nature of the documents requires that the wording for the individual JPRs, competencies, behaviors, tasks, and so forth, be different. The NIMS document uses the terms competencies and behaviors, while NFPA professional qualifications documents use the term job performance requirements. It is intended that individuals meeting this chapter for this specific position will also meet the NIMS Safety Officer Core Competencies.

43 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Annex B Safety Officer s Post-Incident Analysis Report Quick Print This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only. B.1 The following material is provided by the Ottawa Fire Services Safety Division. Section B.2 provides a template for a safety officer s post-incident analysis (PIA) report. Section B.3 provides guidance on writing the report. B.2 Safety Officer s Post-Incident Analysis Report Template. As a result of all major incidents, or at the request of a senior officer, a Safety Division Incident Report will be prepared. The report will be a comprehensive document outlining the actions of the Ottawa Fire Services at the incident and will include the topics addressed in B.2.1 through B.2.5. B.2.1 Introduction. The introduction states the subject matter to be discussed, the purpose, and the organization and scope of the report. The importance of the introduction is to prepare the reader to receive what the writer intends to present. The introduction relates the subject matter of the report in a convincing and clear manner. Specifically, the introduction presents the precise subject to be presented, indicates the reasons for presenting it, and describes the scope and organization of how the report will be laid out. The introduction should not be longer than one page in length. If the subject, objectives, and method of presentation are not complicated, one or two paragraphs will suffice. If a considerable amount of background information is necessary, try moving it to a separate section of the report (e.g., background information). B.2.2 Sequence of Events. The intent of the sequence of events is to provide a clear, concise chronology of the major actions that took place over time at the incident. While objectivity is an essential component of the report, seeing all actions that occurred at the incident would be difficult for the writer. Accuracy can be improved by corroborating events with others who were present at the incident. This corroboration can be accomplished readily during the post-incident analysis. Try to be direct and concise, eliminating anecdotal (hearsay) information and irrelevant details. If specific information is required for explanation or interest, include a more detailed chronology of events as an appendix. Separate groups or sequences of events into logical sections or periods of time. If specific, important actions took place, pinpoint key times to the nearest minute if possible. If referring to actions that the writer has performed, use the first person in describing them. When referring to the actions of others, use the third person perspective. B.2.3 Safety Issues. The safety issues section of the report should provide a detailed description of the hazards present at the incident, the potential for accidents/injuries, accidents/injuries that did occur, safety violations, remedial steps taken, and further action needed. B Hazards. Use the hazards section to describe the hazards that were present at the incident scene. Show the potential for danger that these hazards posed and any safety concerns associated with them. Some subjects for consideration are weather/incident conditions, use of PPE, hazard zones, potential for collapse, confined space, hazardous materials, communications, incident command, use of equipment and apparatus, crew accountability, rehabilitation, near misses, public utilities (gas, hydro), and infection control. B Injuries. If there were injuries, document them in the injuries section and be sure to include all possible contributing factors. Describe the events leading up to the accidents and include administrative forms and photographs as an appendix if required. B Safety Violations. Document violations of safety policies and procedures and any other actions that had the potential to cause a safety hazard to personnel on the scene. Explain remedial actions taken to point out violations and reduce safety concerns. Try to find out why violations occurred. Were there extenuating circumstances? Did the actions of personnel at the scene start a chain of events that resulted in safety violations? Describe further actions needed to resolve a situation and prevent further occurrences. of 2 5/29/ :43 PM

44 of 2 5/29/ :43 PM B.2.4 Discussion. The discussion should be an objective analysis of the incident with respect to the actions taken by the Ottawa Fire Services and the safety issues associated with those actions. This is perhaps the most difficult section of the report to write. The opportunity is presented to synthesize objectively what has been detailed in the report so far. Discuss the implications and results of the actions that took place during the incident with the objective of presenting a complete picture of what occurred. Including what went right is as important as well as what went wrong. Make absolutely clear the distinction between fact and opinion. When discussing your conclusions make sure to state their limitations. B.2.5 Recommendations. A prioritized list of recommendations has the potential to increase safety at incidents, reduce accidents and injuries, and improve the overall performance of the department at incidents. The objective of making recommendations in a report of this nature is to offer solutions for improving safety at the scene, reduce injuries to personnel, and increase awareness of incident safety by the members of the Ottawa Fire Services. List your clearly stated recommendations in order of decreasing priority. If possible, offer solutions on how to carry out the recommendations through the modification or addition of policies or procedures. B.3 Writing the Report. B.3.1 Report Style. While difficult to define, style establishes the readability of reports. An acceptable style will encourage the intended audience to read the report. Styles differ from writer to writer, but general report requirements must be met by any writing style to produce a good report. B.3.2 Requirements of Reports. Whatever the specific style used to prepare a technical report, four general requirements must be met to produce good reports: clarity, conciseness, continuity, and objectivity. B.3.3 Clarity. A report of this nature must express the exact meaning of the writer to the reader. To do this, text must be clear and unambiguous. Uncommon terms must be fully defined. Clarity must be understood from the readers point of view. Rough drafts must be reexamined to ensure that there is no confusion of thought. There is usually just one chance to sell the reader on the report s objectives. Present information in a logical, simple, and systematic manner. B.3.4 Conciseness. Report quality is often inversely related to report length. Do not be disappointed if a report describing a major incident is only a few pages long. The readers will mainly be interested in the recommendations of the report and how they are supported. Do not hide the important aspects of the report by including irrelevant details. However, do include enough information to enable the reader clearly to understand what is being described and why. B.3.5 Continuity. Reports should tell a complete story in an interesting and logical manner. This requires that the train of thought must be consistent between succeeding sentences, paragraphs, and sections of the report. It is preferable that references to figures, tables, or supporting documents should be placed near the beginning or end of a discussion. B.3.6 Objectivity. Technical reports should be honest and straightforward. Suspicions will be raised if attempts are made to hide meanings or cover mistakes. Be tactful and show restraint when presenting recommendations that may conflict with current policy and procedures. Try to reduce the use of opinionated and narrow-minded statements. Remember you are writing to express, not impress. B.3.7 Writing Style. Technical reports require a formal writing style that places personal style secondary to the clear and objective transmission of information. This does not mean that a report cannot be interesting, just that a person's style must not obscure exact meaning or lead the reader away from the report s objectives. State your purpose or objective clearly and describe concisely how you are going to do that. Continue with the presentation while ensuring you are consistent with the stated objectives. Finally, summarize your conclusions and recommendations. Get to the point as soon as possible. Omit information that is not directly related to the conclusions. If you need to include information that may be of interest but is not directly pertinent to your conclusions, put it in an appendix. B.3.8 Report Checklist. As an aid in revising and drafting your report, try to answer the following questions: (1) Have you clearly stated the purpose and scope of the report? (2) Have you accomplished your objectives that were set out in the introduction? (3) Did you say what you wanted to say? Do you mean what you said? Can your readers misinterpret what you said? (4) Will the important results be clear to your readers? Is the order of importance clear? (5) Are the limitations of the conclusions clearly stated? (6) Have you clearly separated facts from opinions? Have you made a career altering decision (CAD)? (7) Are your recommendations realistic? Can they be carried out?

45 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Annex C Sample ISO Incident Checklists Quick Print This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only. of 12 5/29/ :24 PM

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47 of /29/ :24 PM As an aid to the users of this document, examples of ISO checklists are provided. It is suggested that the ISOs develop their own form or checklist to reflect their work organization and environment. Figure C.1(a) is an ISO incident checklist. Figure C.1(c) is a structure fire safety report form. Figure C.1(g) is an EMS incident safety report form. Figure C.1(i) is a marine incident safety report form. Figure C.1(k) is a technical rescue incident safety report form. In addition to the base report, there are attachments for specific types of technical rescue incidents. These incidents include confined space [see Figure C.1(n)], machinery or vehicle [see Figure C.1(o)], rope [see Figure C.1(p)], structural collapse [see Figure C.1(q)], water [see Figure C.1(r)], and trench [see Figure C.1(s)]. Figure C.1(a) Example of an ISO Incident Checklist. (Source: Ottawa Fire Services Safety Division, Ottawa, Canada.) Figure C.1(b) Continued Figure C.1(c) Example of a Structure Fire Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

48 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(d) Continued Figure C.1(e) Continued

49 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(f) Continued Figure C.1(g) Example of an EMS Incident Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

50 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(h) Continued Figure C.1(i) Example of a Marine Incident Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

51 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(j) Continued Figure C.1(k) Example of a Technical Rescue Incident Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

52 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(l) Continued Figure C.1(m) Continued

53 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(n) Example of a Confined Space Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.) Figure C.1(o) Example of a Machinery or Vehicle Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

54 0 of 12 5/29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(p) Example of a Rope Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.) Figure C.1(q) Example of a Structural Collapse Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

55 1 of 12 5/29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(r) Example of a Water Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.) Figure C.1(s) Example of a Trench Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

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59 of /29/ :24 PM As an aid to the users of this document, examples of ISO checklists are provided. It is suggested that the ISOs develop their own form or checklist to reflect their work organization and environment. Figure C.1(a) is an ISO incident checklist. Figure C.1(c) is a structure fire safety report form. Figure C.1(g) is an EMS incident safety report form. Figure C.1(i) is a marine incident safety report form. Figure C.1(k) is a technical rescue incident safety report form. In addition to the base report, there are attachments for specific types of technical rescue incidents. These incidents include confined space [see Figure C.1(n)], machinery or vehicle [see Figure C.1(o)], rope [see Figure C.1(p)], structural collapse [see Figure C.1(q)], water [see Figure C.1(r)], and trench [see Figure C.1(s)]. Figure C.1(a) Example of an ISO Incident Checklist. (Source: Ottawa Fire Services Safety Division, Ottawa, Canada.) Figure C.1(b) Continued Figure C.1(c) Example of a Structure Fire Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

60 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(d) Continued Figure C.1(e) Continued

61 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(f) Continued Figure C.1(g) Example of an EMS Incident Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

62 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(h) Continued Figure C.1(i) Example of a Marine Incident Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

63 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(j) Continued Figure C.1(k) Example of a Technical Rescue Incident Safety Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

64 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(l) Continued Figure C.1(m) Continued

65 of /29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(n) Example of a Confined Space Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.) Figure C.1(o) Example of a Machinery or Vehicle Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

66 0 of 12 5/29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(p) Example of a Rope Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.) Figure C.1(q) Example of a Structural Collapse Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

67 1 of 12 5/29/ :24 PM Figure C.1(r) Example of a Water Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.) Figure C.1(s) Example of a Trench Rescue Supplemental Report. (Source: Fulton County Fire Department, Fulton County, GA.)

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69 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Annex D Explanation of the Standard and the Concepts of JPRs Quick Print This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only D.1 Explanation of the Standard and Concepts of Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). The primary benefit of establishing national professional qualification standards is to provide both public and private sectors with a framework of the job requirements for the fire service. Other benefits include enhancement of the profession, individual as well as organizational growth and development, and standardization of practices. NFPA professional qualifications standards identify the minimum JPRs for specific fire service positions. The standards can be used for training design and evaluation, certification, measuring and critiquing on-the-job performance, defining hiring practices, and setting organizational policies, procedures, and goals. (Other applications are encouraged.) Professional qualifications standards for a specific job are organized by major areas of responsibility defined as duties. For example, the fire fighter s duties might include fire suppression, rescue, and water supply; and the public fire educator s duties might include education, planning and development, and administration. Duties are major functional areas of responsibility within a job. The professional qualifications standards are written as JPRs. JPRs describe the performance required for a specific job. JPRs are grouped according to the duties of a job. The complete list of JPRs for each duty defines what an individual must be able to do in order to successfully perform that duty. Together, the duties and their JPRs define the job parameters, that is, the standard as a whole is a description of a job. D.2 Breaking Down the Components of a JPR. The JPR is the assembly of three critical components. [See Table D.2(a) and Table D.2(b).] These components are as follows: (1) Task that is to be performed (2) Tools, equipment, or materials that must be provided to successfully complete the task (3) Evaluation parameters and/or performance outcomes Table D.2(a) Example 1: Incident Commander JPR (1) Task (1) Develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) (2) Tools, equipment, or materials (3) Evaluation parameters and performance outcomes (2) Given an incident or planned event, a situational analysis of the incident or planned event, assigned resources, and Incident Command Structure (ICS) forms and documentation (3) So that strategic objectives are defined and communicated, the ICS is adjusted as necessary, resources are deployed to meet the goals of the plan, and the plan is documented in writing in the format established by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) Table D.2(b) Example 2: Safety Officer JPR (1) Task (2) Tools, equipment, or materials (3) Evaluation parameters and performance outcomes (1) Stop an unsafe act or operation at an incident or planned event (2) Given an incident or planned event, an unsafe act or operation, and established Incident Command System (ICS) structure, and procedures for stopping unsafe acts (3) So that the unsafe act or operation is halted, personnel are removed from danger, and the Incident Commander (IC) is notified of the halted action D.2.1 The Task to Be Performed. The first component is a concise, brief statement of what the person is supposed to do. D.2.2 Tools, Equipment, or Materials That Must be Provided to Successfully Complete the Task. This component ensures that all individuals completing the task are given the same minimal tools, equipment, or materials when being evaluated. By listing these items, the performer and evaluator know what must be provided in order to complete the task. D.2.3 Evaluation Parameters and/or Performance Outcomes. This component defines how well one must perform each task for both the performer and the evaluator. The JPR guides performance toward successful completion by identifying evaluation parameters and/or performance outcomes. This portion of the JPR promotes consistency in evaluation by reducing the variables used to gauge performance. In addition to these three components, the JPR contains requisite knowledge and skills. Just as the term requisite suggests, these are the necessary knowledge and skills one must have prior to being able to perform the task. Requisite knowledge and skills are the foundation for task performance. Once the components and requisites are put together, the JPR might read as follows. D Example 1. of 5 5/29/ :25 PM

70 of 5 5/29/ :25 PM Develop an IAP, including a safety plan component, given an incident or planned event, a situational analysis of the incident or planned event, assigned resources, and ICS forms and documentation, so that strategic objectives are defined and communicated, the incident command structure is adjusted as necessary, resources are deployed to meet the goals of the plan, and the plan is documented in writing in the format established by the AHJ. The National Incident Management System (NIMS), ICS, jurisdictional authority and boundaries, scope of responsibility for the IC and involved agencies, roles of various people and resources within ICS, and safety considerations for incident operations. Making effective decisions, conducting a sizeup or analysis of incident conditions, using appropriate ICS forms and documentation, prioritizing needs and actions based on rapidly changing conditions, and making an incident safety plan. D Example 2. Stop an unsafe act or operation at an incident or planned event, given an incident or planned event, an unsafe act or operation, an established ICS structure, and procedures for stopping unsafe acts, so that the unsafe act or operation is halted, personnel are removed from danger, and the IC is notified of the halted action. Conditions that warrant halting incident or planned event operations, technical knowledge necessary to evaluate the situation, procedures for halting unsafe acts or operations, and procedures for notifying command of halted operations. Recognizing dangerous conditions, quickly conducting a situation assessment, making decisions, and effectively communicating outcome to affected personnel and Incident Command. D.3 Examples of Potential Uses. D.3.1 Certification. JPRs can be used to establish the evaluation criteria for certification at a specific job level. When used for certification, evaluation must be based on successful completion of JPRs. First the evaluator would verify the attainment of requisite knowledge and skills prior to JPR evaluation. This might be through documentation, review, or testing. Next the candidate would be evaluated on completing the JPRs. The candidate would perform the task and be evaluated based on the evaluation parameters and/or performance outcomes. This performance-based evaluation can be either practical (for psychomotor skills such as stop an unsafe act ) or written (for cognitive skill such as recognizing dangerous conditions ). Note that psychomotor skills are those physical skills that can be demonstrated or observed. Cognitive skills (or mental skills) cannot be observed, but are rather evaluated on how one completes the task (process oriented) or the task outcome (product oriented). Using Example 2, a practical performance-based evaluation would measure one s ability to stop an unsafe act. The candidate passes this particular evaluation if the standard was met that is, the unsafe act manufactured or simulated for the testing process was identified and addressed in an expedient manner that would have in a live situation mitigated the situation successfully. For Example 1, when evaluating the cognitive skill develop an IAP, the candidate would be given a written assignment in the form of a scenario, photographs, and drawings and then be asked to respond to specific written questions related to the JPR s evaluation parameters. When evaluating performance, the evaluator must give the person the scenario, tools, equipment, or materials listed in the job performance requirements for example, an incident or planned event, an unsafe act or operation, an established ICS structure, and procedures for stopping unsafe acts.

71 of 5 5/29/ :25 PM D.3.2 Curriculum Development/Training Design and Evaluation.

72 of 5 5/29/ :25 PM The statements contained in this document that refer to job performance were designed and written as JPRs. While a resemblance to instructional objectives might be present, these statements should not be used in a teaching situation until after they have been modified for instructional use. JPRs state the behaviors required to perform specific skill(s) on the job, as opposed to in a learning situation. These statements should be converted into instructional objectives with behaviors, conditions, and standards that can be measured within the teaching/learning environment. A JPR that requires an IC to develop an incident action plan should be converted into a measurable instructional objective for use when teaching that skill. [See Figure D.3.2(a)] Using Example 1, a terminal instructional objective might read as follows: The student will develop an IAP, including a safety plan component, given a written scenario, pictures, and situational video clips of a multi-family residential structure fire; a situational analysis delivered verbally by the evaluator at the time he/she assumes command, including assigned and expected resources, ICS forms, and documentation, so that strategic objectives are defined and communicated, the incident command structure is adjusted as necessary, resources are identified (deployed by simulation) toward meeting the goals of the plan, and the plan is documented in writing. Figure D.3.2(b) is a sample checklist for use in evaluating this objective. While the differences between JPRs and instructional objectives are subtle in appearance, the purpose of each statement differs greatly. JPRs state what is necessary to perform the job in the real world. Instructional objectives, however, are used to identify what students must do at the end of a training session and are stated in behavioral terms that are measurable in the training environment. By converting JPRs into instructional objectives, instructors will be able to clarify performance expectations and avoid confusion related to using statements designed for purposes other than teaching. Additionally, instructors will be able to add local/state /regional elements of performance into the standards as intended by the developers. Requisite skills and knowledge should be converted into enabling objectives. These objectives help to define the course content. The course content would include each of the requisite knowledge points and skills. Using the above example, the enabling objectives would be the NIMS, the ICS, jurisdictional authority and boundaries, scope of responsibility for the IC and involved agencies, roles of various people and resources, and so on. This ensures that the course content supports the terminal objective. Note that it is assumed that the reader is familiar with curriculum development or training design and evaluation. Figure D.3.2(a) Converting JPRs into Instructional Objectives. Using Example 1, a terminal instructional objective might read as follows: The learner will ventilate a pitched roof, given a simulated roof, an ax, a pike pole, an extension ladder, and a roof ladder, so that 100 percent accuracy is attained on a skills checklist. (At a minimum, the skills checklist should include each of the measurement criteria from the JPRs.) Figure D.3.2(b) is a sample checklist for use in evaluating this objective. Figure D.3.2(b) Skills Checklist.

73 of 5 5/29/ :25 PM While the differences between JPRs and instructional objectives are subtle in appearance, the purpose of each statement differs greatly. JPRs state what is necessary to perform the job in the real world. Instructional objectives, however, are used to identify what students must do at the end of a training session and are stated in behavioral terms that are measurable in the training environment. By converting JPRs into instructional objectives, instructors will be able to clarify performance expectations and avoid confusion related to using statements designed for purposes other than teaching. Additionally, instructors will be able to add local/state /regional elements of performance into the standards as intended by the developers. Requisite skills and knowledge should be converted into enabling objectives. These objectives help to define the course content. The course content would include each of the requisite knowledge points and skills. Using the above example, the enabling objectives would be pitched roof construction, safety considerations with roof ventilation, removal of roof covering, properly initiated roof cuts, and so on. This ensures that the course content supports the terminal objective. Note that it is assumed that the reader is familiar with curriculum development or training design and evaluation. D.4 Other Uses. While the professional qualifications standards are principally used to guide the development of training and certification programs, there are a number of other potential uses for the documents. Because the documents are written in JPR terms, they lend themselves well to any area of the profession where a level of performance or expertise must be determined. These areas might include the following: (1) Employee Evaluation/Performance Critiquing. The JPRs can be used as a guide by both the supervisor and the employee during an evaluation. The JPRs for a specific job define tasks that are essential to perform on the job as well as the evaluation criteria to measure when those tasks are completed. (2) Establishing Hiring Criteria. The professional qualifications standards can be used in a number of ways to further the establishment of hiring criteria. The AHJ could simply require certification at a specific job level for example, Type 4 Incident Commander. The JPRs could also be used as the basis for pre-employment screening by establishing essential minimal tasks and the related evaluation criteria. An added benefit is that individuals interested in employment can work toward the minimal hiring criteria at local colleges. (3) Employee Development. The professional qualifications standards can be useful to both the employee and the employer in developing a plan for the individual s growth within the organization. The JPRs and the associated requisite knowledge and skills can be used as a guide to determine additional training and education required for the employee to master his or her job or profession. (4) Succession Planning. Succession planning or career pathing addresses the efficient placement of people into jobs in response to current needs and anticipated future needs. A career development path can be established for targeted individuals to prepare them for growth within the organization. The JPRs and prerequisite knowledge and skills could then be used to develop an educational path to aid in the individual s advancement within the organization or profession. (5) Establishing Organizational Policies, Procedures, and Goals. The JPRs can be incorporated into organizational policies, procedures, and goals where employee performance is addressed.

74 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Annex E Organization Quick Print SR-57 Hide Legislative E.1 Assignment of the Health and Safety Officer. E.1.1* The fire chief, the fire chief s designated representative, or the AHJ shall appoint a fire department health and safety officer (HSO) to administer and manage the fire department occupational safety and health program. E.1.2 The health and safety officer shall report directly to the fire chief or to the fire chief s designated representative. E.1.3* Assistant health and safety officers shall be appointed when the activities, size, or character of the fire department warrants extra safety personnel. E.1.4* The health and safety officer shall recommend the utilization of technical specialists based on the occupational safety and health needs of the fire department. E.2 Authority of the Health and Safety Officer. E.2.1 The health and safety officer shall have the responsibility to identify and cause correction of health and safety hazards. E.2.2 The health and safety officer shall have the following authority: (1) Cause immediate correction of situations that create an imminent hazard to members (2) Attend fires and other fire department activities for the purpose of operational review (3) Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses E.2.3 Where nonimminent hazards are identified, a health and safety officer shall develop actions to correct the situation within the administrative process of the fire department. E.2.4 The health and safety officer shall have the authority to bring notice of such hazards to whoever has the ability to cause correction. E.3 Assignment of the Incident Safety Officer. E.3.1* The fire department shall have a predesignated incident safety officer system to ensure that a separate incident safety officer (ISO), independent of the incident commander (IC) is appointed and responds automatically to predesignated incidents. E.3.2* If the predesignated incident safety officer is not available, the incident commander shall appoint an incident safety officer. E.3.3 An additional assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be appointed when the activities, size, or need of the incident warrants extra safety personnel. E.3.4* Technical specialists shall be appointed by the incident commander based on the incident type, technical requirements of the incident, or as recommended by the incident safety officer or other members of the command staff. E.4 Authority of the Incident Safety Officer. E.4.1 At an emergency incident, the incident commander shall be responsible for the overall management of the incident and the safety of all members involved at the scene. [1500:8.1.5] E.4.2 At an emergency incident where activities are judged by the incident safety officer as posing an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, the incident safety officer shall have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend those activities. E.4.3 The incident safety officer shall immediately inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at the emergency scene. of 2 5/29/ :31 PM

75 of 2 5/29/ :31 PM E.4.4 At an emergency incident where an incident safety officer identifies unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to fire fighters, the incident safety officer shall take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard at the incident scene. E.4.5 An assigned assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be granted the authority authorized in

76 NFPA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT SITE SECOND DRAFT REPORT Closing Date: January 03, 2014 NOTE: All Public Comment must be received by 5:00 pm EST/EDST on the published Closing Date. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Annex F Informational References Quick Print F.1 Referenced Publications. The documents or portions thereof listed in this annex are referenced within the informational sections of this standard, and are not part of the requirements of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2 for other reasons. SR-68 Hide Legislative F.1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, edition. NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, 2008 edition. NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, 2005 edition. NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, 2013 edition. F.1.2 Other Publications. F OSHA Publications. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC Title 29, United States Code, Part 654, Duties of employers and employees. F U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC FA-197, Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures For Fire & EMS Departments, December Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910, Section 120. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Respiratory protection. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Permit-required confined spaces. F Other Publications Angle, James S., Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Delmar, Cengage Learning, Clifton Park, NY, F.2 Informational References. (Reserved) SR-67 Hide Legislative F.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, 2007 edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, 2005 edition. of 1 5/29/ :26 PM

77 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 1 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 3-NFPA [ Global Input ] The verb "ensure" appears in many instances throughout the document. First occurence is This term carries responsibility to execute an action that could extend to situations where the ability to ensure is beyond the practitioner's control, yet the practitioner could still be held responsible under the standard. A more appropriate verb would be "verify", which still requires implementation of the program, but limits the practitioner's responsibility to within the practitioner's field of influence. Alternately, "ensure" could be defined explicitly in the standard to limit the liability of the practitioner. Robert Deom Volunteer Firefighter #35 Kahnawake Fire Brigade PO Box 520 Kahnawake, Mohawk Territory J0L 1B0 Canada mojojojo85@gmail.com Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Use of a particular term creates potential for legal liability in situations that could be beyond the practitioner's control. Changing the term or alternately, explicitly defining its meaning to limit the liability, will assist to minimize such liability Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Robert Deom Organization: Kahnawake Fire Brigade Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 30 11:03:09 EDT 2012 Committee Statement

78 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 2 of 44 8/14/2013 Committee Accepted Action: Resolution: SR-28-NFPA Statement: The committee understands the submitters intent of the public comment and, where the committee felt appropriate, they made the suggested changes already in the text. However, there are instances where the committee has chosen to leave the word "ensure" due to the manner in which the JPR has been written and what the candidate will be tested on. Copyright Assignment I, Robert Deom, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Robert Deom, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

79 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 3 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 19-NFPA [ New Section after ] New Definition Blowup: A wildland fire term used to describe the explosive and sustained increase in fire intensity due to wind, fuel characteristics, or topographical features. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 22:05:37 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Action: Rejected Resolution: This term is not used in the document. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

80 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 4 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 20-NFPA [ New Section after ] New Definition Flaring: A wildland fire term used to describe a short-lived rise in flame lengths due to wind, fuel characteristics, or topographical features. Flaring is a warning sign of blowup potential. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 22:08:08 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Action: Rejected Resolution: This term is not used in the document. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

81 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 5 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 21-NFPA [ New Section after ] New Definition Hostile Fire Event: A general descriptor for myriad fire phenomena including flashover, backdraft, smoke-explosion, flameover, and rapid fire spread. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 22:10:05 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-3-NFPA Statement: The committee has made some editorial changes to the submitted comment. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

82 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 6 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 23-NFPA [ New Section after ] New Definition Operational Factors: The collection of strategic/tactical assignments, positions, equipment, and processes being utilized by incident-handling personnel. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 22:13:20 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Action: Rejected but see related SR Resolution: SR-8-NFPA Statement: Editorial in nature. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

83 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 7 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 26-NFPA [ Chapter 5 ] Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) of the Health and Safety Officer 5.1 Scope. 5.2 Purpose * The purpose of this chapter shall be to specify minimum job performance requirements for personnel performing the role of fire department health and safety officer It shall not be the intent of this chapter to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these requirements. [ 1026 :1.2.2] 5.3 General * The job performance requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety * It shall not be required that the job performance requirements be mastered in the order they appear The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the job performance requirements of this standard * Performance of each requirement of this chapter shall be evaluated by individuals approved by the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.3] * The AHJ shall establish a specific qualification process that identifies the steps to prepare a candidate for qualification at the level the candidate will be expected to perform under the auspices of that jurisdiction and to prepare the candidate in a manner consistent and compatible with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). [ 1026 :1.3.4] Prior to being certified as fire department health and safety officer, the candidate shall meet the general knowledge and skill requirements and the job performance requirements of this chapter necessary to function safely at the kind and type(s) of incident or planned event at which a health and safety officer would operate * The job performance requirements in this chapter are consistent with the Safety Officer Core Competencies published as part of the NIMS Wherever in this chapter the terms rules, regulations, procedures, supplies, apparatus, and equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.7] 5.4 Risk Management.

84 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 8 of 44 8/14/ * Develop an official written risk management plan by determining the types of risks and categorizing those risks, given injury reports, vehicle accident reports, and OSHAand the state s Department of Labor investigations, so that the exposure to situations and occurrences that could have harmful or undesirable consequences on the organization and the individual member is minimized. The risk management plan shall cover the risks specified in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Standard operating procedures (guides)(sop/gs), regulations, and standards as determined by the AHJ,; fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment, and clothing; and national and local injury and health data. Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analyses Implement the risk management plan throughout the organization, given electronic or printed copies of the risk management plan, so that the safest work environment for the members of the organization is created. SOP/Gs, regulations, and standards as determined by AHJ,; fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment, and clothing; and national and local injury and health data. Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analyses * Manage the safety and health programs derived from the risk management plan, given process and outcome evaluations of the plan, so that modifications to the plan can be made. (A) Requisite Knowledge SOP/Gs, regulations, and standards as determined by AHJ,; fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment, and clothing; and national and local injury and health data. (B) Requisite Skills Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analyses Communicate safety aspects of the risk management plan, given the integration of safety programs into training and education programs, so that the training programs offered have a basis in operating safely and safety initiatives are circulated through the organization s training programs. AHJ risk management plan, resources available from Fire/EMS professional organizations, USFA, NFPA, and colleges and universities. The ability to educate and integrate health and safety aspects of the risk management program through training programs * Generate electronic or printed copies of the risk management plan given reproduction facilities and/or computer resources so that the risk management plan is available to all fire department members

85 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 9 of 44 8/14/2013 AHJ resources available for reprinting and information technology. Delegate responsibility for distribution of the risk management plan * Develop safety and health programs addressing identified risks from the risk management plan, given a copy of the risk management plan, the organizational health and safety policy, a record-keeping system for data analysis, and a health and safety committee, so that the health and safety programs are implemented and maintained. Risks associated with administration, facilities, training, vehicle operation (both emergency and non-emergency), protective clothing and equipment, operations at emergency incidents, operations at non-emergency incidents, and other related activities. Risk identification, risk evaluation, establishment of priorities for action (frequency and severity), risk control techniques, and risk management monitoring (process and outcome evaluations) * Monitor the risk management plan, given an evaluation process that compares the organization before and after implementation of the safety program, so that it can be determined if the safety program is effective, to gauge the response to the program from the organization s member s perspective, and to facilitate program changes. Process and outcome evaluation. Compiling and analyzing injury data, obtaining feedback from personnel, and observing performance and behavior changes Revise the risk management plan annually given the AHJ records and reports on injuries and investigations, so that the risks are identified, evaluated, and controlled through the health and safety programs. Process and outcome evaluation processes. Compiling and analyzing injury data, obtaining feedback from personnel, and observing performance and behavior changes * Develop an incident risk management plan, given the fire department s incident management system, so that the organization can provide the highest level of accountability and effectiveness, maintain effective span of control, and provide a framework for breaking a major incident into manageable tasks. Homeland Security Presidential Directive HSPD-5, National Incident Management System (NIMS): and Homeland Security Presidential Directive HSPD-8, National Response Framework (NRF); other applicable federal, state, and local regulations; and applicable NFPA standards. Incorporate the roles of the command staff and general staff into the risk management plan

86 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 10 of 44 8/14/2013 Develop a risk management plan, given the requirements of Chapter 8 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the risk management plan incorporates incident management at all emergency operations. (A) Requisite Knowledge. HSPD-5 (NIMS) and HSPD-8 (NRF), other applicable federal, state, and local regulations; and applicable NFPA standards. (B) Requisite Skills. Incorporate the roles of the command staff and general staff into the risk management plan. 5.5 Laws, Codes, and Standards * Develop, maintain, and present SOP/Gs pertaining to the fire department occupational safety and health program to the fire chief or the fire chief s designated representative, given health and safety laws, codes, and standards, so that the SOP/Gs follow health and safety laws, codes, and standards. Applicable health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; standardized format or template for writing SOP/Gs; criteria to determine effectiveness of fire department operations and training practices; and a list of required safety subjects to address, including selection criteria.. Writing and critical thinking skills; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; and ability to transcribe applicable material into SOP/Gs * Assess and report semiannually to the fire chief or the fire chief s designated representative the adequacy and effectiveness of and compliance with applicable health and safety laws, codes, standards, SOP/Gs, and recordkeeping practices, given access to current state/provincial and federal safety and health legislation, codes, regulations, and applicable standards and a thorough knowledge of operations, policies and training, so that it can be determined that the fire department is in compliance with the applicable laws, codes, and standards. Applicable laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; the fire department s SOP/Gs. Writing and critical thinking and the ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service Develop the role of the health and safety officer, given compliance with the applicable health and safety laws, codes, standards, and SOP/Gs, so that it can be determined that the fire department is in compliance with the applicable laws, codes, and standards. Applicable laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; the fire department s SOP/Gs. Ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service. 5.6 Training and Education *

87 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 11 of 44 8/14/2013 Develop and distribute health and safety information for the education of fire department members, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that members can be trained in the organization s health and safety procedures relating to all fire department operations and functions.. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the and AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyzing information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction * Evaluate the training of fire department members on the organization s health and safety procedures, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; SOP/Gs; and the health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that members operate safely at all fire department operations and functions. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyzing information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction Develop corrective actions to submit through the chain of command to the fire chief, given a list of recommendations arising from the investigation of accidents, injuries, occupational deaths, illnesses, and exposures and the observation of incident scene activities, so that future occurrences of these problems are eliminated or reduced. (A) Requisite Knowledge Applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulations; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-lifethreatening occupational injuries and illnesses; procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting safety and health investigations, procedures for preserving evidence and documentation, and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident(s) under investigation. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses Develop live training evolution procedures to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given a list of live training evolutions utilized by the AHJ, so that safety supervision is provided at all live training activities.

88 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 12 of 44 8/14/2013 SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; live training evolutions used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop live fire training evolution procedures to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given a list of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, requirements, so that safety supervisors can be trained to provide safety supervision at all live fire training activities. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, live training evolutions used by the AHJ, and life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop live fire training evolution procedures to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given a list of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, requirements, so that safety supervision is provided at all live fire training activities. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, live training evolutions used by the AHJ, and life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Conduct a preburn inspection of an acquired structure to be utilized for live fire training, given a list of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, requirements, so that the requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, are met. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, live training evolutions used by the AHJ, and life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements. 5.7 Accident Prevention Manage the fire department s accident prevention program, given safe work practices, training, and testing of vehicle drivers and operators; surveys; and reports, so that the program meets the requirements specified in Section 5.4, safety work practices are complied with, and recommendations are forwarded to the fire chief. Understand the necessary components of a fire department accident prevention program, and the procedures for developing recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information.

89 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 13 of 44 8/14/2013 Analyzing the components necessary to be included in a fire department accident prevention program based on the requirements of Section 5.8 ; analyzing information from different sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the various aspects of the fire department that relate to operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/Gs * Provide training in safe work practices for emergency and nonemergency operations given the fire department s risk management plan, SOP/Gs, and training curriculum, so that that members can perform their job tasks in a safe and effective manner. Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge pertinent to perform various job tasks. (B) Requisite Skills Analyzing information from different sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials Develop an accident prevention program that addresses the necessary components for training and testing all fire department drivers and operators, given fire department policy and applicable traffic laws, so that fire department vehicle operators are proficient in the safe operation of fire apparatus. Procedures for driving and operating fire apparatus based on department SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and applicable traffic laws. (B) Requisite Skills Analyzing information from different sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials * Conduct a periodic safety audit, given fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, and SOP/Gs, so that safe work practices and procedures are maintained, and ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Understand safe work practices and procedures for fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, and fire department facilities based on SOP/Ss and federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Analyzing information from different sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials. 5.8 Accident Investigation, Procedures, and Review

90 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 14 of 44 8/14/2013 Conduct a safety and health investigation, given an incident or planned event in which there is an occupational injury, illness, exposure, fatality, near miss, or other potentially hazardous condition involving fire department members, and all accidents involving fire department vehicles, apparatus, equipment, or facilities, and the SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that the facts and the root cause of the incident are correctly identified, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ and health and safety policies are noted, corrective recommendations are made for preventing similar losses in the future, and all information gathered in the investigation is documented, reported, and recorded according to policies established by the AHJ. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation, SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, procedures for preserving evidence and documentation, and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation, and federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Develop safety and health procedures for treating and transporting members with injuries and illnesses to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given applicable documents and techniques provided by the AHJ, so that the SOP/G ensures that all life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures involving fire department members will receive immediate emergency medical care and transportation to the most appropriate medical or health care facility. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses, and the technical knowledge pertinent to developing and reviewing SOP/Gs and EMS policy and procedures. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Apply safety and health procedures for treating and transporting members with injuries and illnesses, given an incident or planned event, applicable documents, techniques, and SOP/Gs, so that all life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses are provided immediate emergency medical care and transportation to the most appropriate medical facility, and non-lifethreatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures are treated at the most appropriate medical or health care facility. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses, and the technical knowledge pertinent to developing and reviewing SOP/Gs and EMS policy and procedures.

91 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 15 of 44 8/14/2013 Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Develop accident and injury reporting and investigation procedures given an incident or planned event, applicable documents, techniques and SOP/Gs, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards so that procedures are reviewed and all local, state/provincial, and federal requirements are met, documentation is completed, and recommendations for revision are made. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reporting and investigation; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Conduct a post-incident analysis of the procedures employed during any unusual hazardous operation, given an incident or planned event, SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, necessary technical knowledge, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that risks to personnel are identified, reduced, or eliminated at future incidents and the AHJ SOP/Gs are reviewed and revised as needed. Technology pertinent to safety and health for the incident type, including but not limited to confined space entry; heavy equipment operation; rigging and hoisting; building construction; structural collapse; excavation and shoring; use and application of personal protective equipment (PPE); chemical, biological, radiological, and physical (e.g., noise, heat stress) hazards; potential risks of extended work shifts (work-rest cycles); professionally accepted procedures and tools; fire safety; vehicle work zone safety; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; and all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Recognizing hazards at an emergency scene, communicating hazard information to personnel directly or through the ICP, determining methods for correcting health and safety hazards, reviewing actions taken to ensure policies were followed, and formulating recommendations for the post-incident analysis. 5.9 Records Management and Data Analysis * Manage the collection and analysis of data related to accidents, occupational deaths, injuries, illnesses, and exposures to infectious agents and communicable diseases, given the requirements of Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the data summarize fire department experience in different categories; comparisons can be made with other fire departments, national trends, and occupations and industries; and the information can be accessed for future reference and use.

92 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 16 of 44 8/14/2013 Procedures for tabulating and compiling accident and injury data; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ. Basic statistical analysis in spreadsheets or other appropriate software; identifying cause(s) of trends in injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses * Develop, document, and maintain corrective actions to mitigate health and safety hazards and unsafe practices, given identification of such hazards from accident and injury reports and any other investigation reports, so that root causes are determined and controls can be put in place to help prevent future occurrences. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reports and corrective actions; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; records management policies of the AHJ. Writing reports and identifying root cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; basic records management Manage and maintain records regarding the periodic inspection and service testing of fire apparatus and equipment, inspection and service testing of personal safety equipment, and fire department facilities, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that records are accessible and in a format that can be easily analyzed. Procedures for management of records. Records management and organization Maintain records of control measures implemented to enhance health and safety procedures and accident prevention methods, given evidence of control measures implemented, so that records of control measures are accessible and in a format that is appropriate for analysis. Procedures for record keeping. Records management Produce semiannually a report to the fire chief on fire department accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and exposures, given the accident and injury data, so that a set of recommendations is created. Procedures for developing recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyzing information from different sources and interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the various aspects of the fire department that relate to operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/Gs Apparatus and Equipment

93 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 17 of 44 8/14/2013 Research new fire apparatus technology and develop new specifications or revise existing specifications for given technological improvements, risks identified in the risk management plan, available resources, and existing fire apparatus specifications so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, are compliant with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, appropriate revisions are recommended, and the specifications are properly documented. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire apparatus specifications; current fire apparatus specification procedures; resources for conducting fire apparatus specifications; equipment necessary for conducting fire apparatus specifications; and procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting fire apparatus specifications. Ability to develop fire apparatus specifications, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Research new fire equipment technology and develop new specifications or revise existing specifications, given technological improvements, risks identified in the risk management plan, available resources, and existing fire equipment specifications, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan and are compliant with federal, state/provincial, and local laws; appropriate revisions are recommended; and the specifications are properly documented. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment specifications; current fire equipment specification procedures; resources for conducting fire equipment specifications; equipment necessary for conducting fire equipment specifications; and procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting fire equipment specifications. Ability to develop fire equipment specifications, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Research protective clothing and equipment technology and develop new specifications or revise existing specifications, given technological improvements, risks identified in the risk management plan, available resources, and existing protective clothing and equipment specifications, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan and are compliant with federal, state/provincial, and local laws; appropriate revisions are recommended; and the specifications are properly documented. Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment specifications; current fire equipment specification procedures; current state of technology in the appropriate areas of protective clothing and equipment; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for the use of protective clothing and equipment; and the organization s risk management plan. Ability to develop protective clothing and equipment specifications, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements

94 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 18 of 44 8/14/2013 Assist with the development of recommendations for new fire equipment based on results of evaluations, given applicable provisions of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the recommendations for new equipment are accepted and approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment; and current fire equipment evaluation procedures and results. Ability to conduct fire equipment recommendations, use resources for determining code compliance and complete reporting and documentation requirements Assist with the development of recommendations for service testing of apparatus and equipment based on results of evaluations, given applicable provisions of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the recommendations for service testing of apparatus and equipment are accepted and approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to service testing of apparatus and equipment; and current service testing of apparatus and equipment procedures and results. Ability to conduct service testing of apparatus and equipment recommendations, use resources for determining code compliance, complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop, implement, and maintain a protective clothing and equipment program that provides for the selection, care, maintenance, storage, and periodic inspection and evaluation of all protective clothing and equipment, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that protective clothing and equipment are safe for use. Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to protective clothing and equipment programs. Ability to develop protective clothing and equipment program, use resources for determining code compliance, complete reporting and documentation requirements Facility Inspection Initiate and coordinate a health and safety inspection program for a fire department facility, given the requirements of Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and a facility that requires an inspection and available resources so that the appropriate inspection procedures are selected and implemented, all applicable code violations and safety and health hazards are noted and correctly documented, the inspection is conducted safely, all the required reports are correctly completed, and the violations are corrected in a prompt and timely manner.

95 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 19 of 44 8/14/2013 Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; equipment necessary for conducting a facility inspection; and the procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. Ability to acquire resources to initiate and coordinate a facility inspection, use resources for determining code compliance, complete reporting and documentation requirements Health Maintenance Analyze the fire department health maintenance program, given the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program meets the requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and include medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a fire department physician, and fitness-for-duty evaluations.. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to a fire department health maintenance program; the current fire department health maintenance program; medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a fire department health maintenance program; equipment necessary for a fire department health maintenance program; and procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for a fire department health maintenance program and critical incident stress programs. Analyze and incorporate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with health and wellness programs Liaison The health and safety officer shall be a member of the fire department occupational health and safety committee Report and submit recommendations from the fire department occupational health and safety committee, given SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ so that the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief s designated representative are briefed on the recommendations.. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health committee. Acquiring recommendations from the health and safety committee; evaluating the recommendations and communicating them in such a manner that recommendations are successfully up-channelled and objectives are met.

96 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 20 of 44 8/14/ Provide information and assistance for adverse effects on fire department operations, given an incident or planned event, the fire department s risk management plan, and SOP/Gs, so that that members can perform their job tasks in a safe and effective manner. (A) Requisite Knowledge Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge pertinent to perform various job tasks. Ability to evaluate and prioritize hazards, critical thinking to analyze the hazard, select the most appropriate control measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing fire fighter safety Assist with the development of recommendations for changes in equipment, procedures, and methods based on results of evaluations, given recommendations from the fire department occupational safety and health committee, safety audits, analysis of injury statistics or other reliable sources of hazardous conditions or injury data, so that the recommendations for equipment, procedures, and methods are accepted and approved in accordance with the AHJ. Hazard recognition, evaluation and control, health and safety recommendations, use of safety audits, department injury statistics. (B) Requisite Skills Ability to interpret injury statistics, safety plan development, interpersonal skills, and report writing Assist the fire department physician with administering needed medical advice and treatment to the members of the fire department, given access to fire department members, understanding of occupational medicine for the fire service, and the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Initiative, so that members health and safety are protected. Medical requirements for members as per NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, IAFC/IAFF Joint Voluntary, Non-Punitive Wellness program, health hazards associated with fire fighting, chemistry of fire, limitations of PPE, and current occupational safety and health practices. (B) Requisite Skills Occupational medicine, diagnostic skills, current preventive medical practices, and interpersonal skills Occupational Safety and Health Committee Ensure the establishment of a health and safety committee, given the risk management plan, the organization s health and safety policy, and a recordkeeping system for data analysis so that the committee is composed of members identified from NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Section Duties of the safety committee, with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, SOP/Gs, and the organization s health and safety policy. Interpersonal and organizational skills to establish a safety committee with representation from all levels of the organization.

97 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 21 of 44 8/14/ Serve as a member on the occupational safety and health committee, given the appointment by the Fire Chief or AHJ as the designated health and safety officer so that the requirements of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Section 4.5, are met. Duties of the safety committee, with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, SOP/Gs, the organization s health and safety policy, and NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Section 4.5. Ability to conduct research, develop recommendations, and study and review materials pertaining to occupational safety and health within the fire department Infection Control Assess the fire department s infection control program, given a copy of the department s program, so that the requirements of 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control, are met. 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control. Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise program. Ability to assess the requirements based on 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Function as the fire department infection control officer, if an infection control officer position does not exist in the fire department, given the requirements of 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control, so that the objectives of the infection control program as specified in NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control, are met. 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control; and the roles and responsibilities of an infection control officer. Acquiring and documenting infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise the program; ability to assess the requirements based on 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control. Additional Proposed Changes

98 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 22 of 44 8/14/2013 File Name Description Approved 1521-Chapter5_REV_ doc Chapter 5 Task Group Work Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This is the final text that the Task Group developed for Chapter 5. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Scott Kerwood Organization: Hutto Fire Rescue Affilliation: IAFC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Nov 16 13:35:41 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-59-NFPA Statement: The committee has rewritten the document and this chapter was renumbered to Chapter 4 because existing Chapter 4 has been moved to Annex E. Changes were extensive, so whole chapter is being shown as new in lieu of legislative mark-up. Related Annex material has been renumbered appropriately. Additional new Annex material is attached, with instructions for deletions and minor editorial changes to other Annex sections. Copyright Assignment I, Scott Kerwood, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Scott Kerwood, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

99 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer 5.1 Scope. This chapter shall identify the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for personnel performing roles of fire department health and safety officer. 5.2 Purpose The purpose of this chapter shall be to specify minimum job performance requirements for personnel performing the role of fire department health and safety officer It shall not be the intent of this chapter to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these requirements. 5.3 General The job performance requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety * It shall not be required that the job performance requirements be mastered in the order they appear The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the job performance requirements of this standard * Performance of each requirement of this chapter shall be evaluated by individuals approved by the AHJ * The AHJ shall establish a specific qualification process that identifies the steps to prepare a candidate for qualification at the level the candidate will be expected to perform under the auspices of that jurisdiction and to prepare the candidate in a manner consistent and compatible with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Prior to being certified as fire department health and safety officer contained in this chapter, the candidate shall meet the general knowledge and skill requirements and the job performance requirements of this chapter REV 11/9/12 1

100 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer necessary to function safely at the kind and type(s) of incident or planned event at which the candidate would operate Wherever in this chapter the terms rules, regulations, procedures, supplies, apparatus, and equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ The health and safety officer shall be a member of the fire department occupational health and safety committee. 5.4 Risk Management * Develop an organizational risk management plan that addresses the risks specified in Chapter 4, Fire Department Administration, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, given injury reports, vehicle accident reports, Chapter 4, Fire Department Administration, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and OSHA/State Department of Labor investigations, so that risks are determined and categorized, the harmful situations and consequences are minimized.. Standard Operating Procedures (guidelines), regulations and standards as determined by AHJ, Fire Behavior, Building Construction, Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing, national and local injury and health data. Ability to identify risks, develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analysis Manage an organizational risk management plan, given an organization, organizational activities, a risk management plan, a communications method for distributing the plan, so that the plan is communicated to the members of the organization, elements of the plan are integrated in the organizational operation, need for modifications are identified, and the modifications are implemented. Standard operating procedures (guidelines), regulations and standards as determined by AHJ, fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment and clothing, hazards associated with various types of emergency and non-emergency locations, national and local injury and health data, and communications methods used by the AHJ Ability to identify risks, develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analysis; REV 11/9/12 2

101 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer compiling and analyzing injury data, obtaining feedback from personnel, and observing performance and behavior changes; revise plans and communicate the revisions Develop safety provisions of the organization's risk management plan into training and education programs, given a organizational risk management plan, a training or education program, and organizational goals and objectives, so that the organization's risk management program is implemented into the training and education program, records are maintained, and the training and education program meets the stated operational safety goals and objectives for emergency and non-emergency incidents. AHJ risk management plan; data analysis from AHJ safety and incident reports; local, state, and federal safety programs; organizations with safety programs; outreach sources available from professional organizations for safety development programs; risks associated with administration, facilities, training, vehicle operations (both emergency and nonemergency), protective clothing and equipment, operations at emergency incidents, operations at non-emergency incidents, and other related activities. Ability to educate and integrate health and safety aspects of the risk management program into training and education programs; risk identification, risk evaluation, establishment of priorities for action (frequency and severity), risk control techniques, and risk management monitoring (process and outcome evaluations) * Develop an operational risk management plan given the requirements of Chapter 8, Emergency Operations, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program so that an incident management system that meets the requirements of NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety, is established with written standard operating procedures applying to all members involved in emergency operations. Incident management system for the AHJ, NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety, HSPD -5 (NIMS) & HSPD-8 (NRF), other applicable federal, state and local regulations and applicable NFPA standards. Utilize the incident management system at all emergency incidents, drills, exercises; management of the incident and the safety of all members involved at the scene by the incident commander; divide the incident into tactical-level management components as incidents escalate in size and complexity, assign an incident safety officer to assess the incident scene for REV 11/9/12 3

102 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer hazards or potential hazards; establish the organization of the command staff and general staff to control the position and function of all members operating at the scene and to ensure that safety requirements are satisfied. A An operational risk management plan should assist the incident commander and fire department members in making sound, knowledgeable decisions in terms of declaring the risk mode (going offensive or defensive), specific strategies and accompanying tactics in order to reach operational objectives, assign human and equipment resources, and note specific safety considerations to mitigate the incident. 5.5 Laws, Codes, and Standards Establish standard operating procedures/guidelines (SOP/G s) for an occupational health and safety program, given an organization, applicable laws, codes, and standards, an established SOP/G s format, so that the information is in a presentable format for fire department official review and adoption, the procedures and guidelines comply with applicable laws, codes, and standards, and the SOPs/G s are reviewed and revised, as needed. Applicable health and safety laws, codes and standards pertaining to the fire service; standardized format or template for writing SOP/Gs; criteria to determine effectiveness of fire department operations and training practices; and a list of required safety subjects to address including selection criteria. Writing and critical thinking skills; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; and transcribe applicable material into SOP/G s * Assess and report the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance with occupational health and safety SOP/G s, given a meeting location and attendees, access to current state/provincial and federal safety and health legislation, codes, regulations and standards and a thorough knowledge of organizational operations, policies and training, so that the meeting attendees are provided accurate information on the fire department s compliance with the applicable laws, codes, standards and SOP/G s. Applicable laws, codes and standards pertaining to the fire service, fire department s SOP/Gs and a method for evaluating compliance REV 11/9/12 4

103 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer Writing and critical thinking; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service, ability to present information in a presentation. 5.6 Training and Education Develop and distribute health and safety information for the education of fire department members, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/G s, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and a means for transmitting the information, so the information is clear, concise, and correct and so members are updated and trained on the information. SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyzing information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction; using various means to transmit information Evaluate compliance with organizational health and safety procedures, given a fire department, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/G s, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that all emergency and non-emergency functions are evaluated, level of compliance is documented and transmitted to the appropriate person. SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyzing information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction; using various means to transmit information Develop a corrective action, given a list of recommendations arising from the investigation of accidents, injuries, occupational deaths, illnesses, exposures, observation of incident scene activities, and departmental policies and REV 11/9/12 5

104 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer procedures, so that the action is documented and implemented according to departmental policies and procedures. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulations; SOPs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; lifethreatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses; procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation, procedures for preserving evidence and documentation, and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident(s) under investigation. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses Develop a safety procedure for live fire training exercises, given a list of live training evolutions utilized by the AHJ, plans of instruction for live fire training exercises, and NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, so that safety procedures for instructors and students are documented, the requirements of NFPA 1403 are met, and the procedures are documented in the department s standard operating procedures/guidelines. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; live training evolutions used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-lifethreatening occupational injuries and illnesses; requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions requirements. Ability to develop SOP/Gs; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements Conduct a preburn inspection of an acquired structure or live fire training facility to be utilized for live fire training, given an acquired structure or live fire training facility, a flashlight and/or other tools, and a list of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions requirements, so that the requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions are met, the appropriateness of the structure for live fire exercises is determined, and any corrections to the structure are made prior to conducting an exercise. Requisite Knowledge. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; live training evolutions used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses; requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions REV 11/9/12 6

105 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer Requisite Skills. Ability to develop SOP/Gs; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements; identify and abate hazards within an acquired life fire training structure. 5.7 Accident Prevention * Manage a fire department accident prevention program by utilizing engineering controls, administrative policies and procedures, education, and personal protective equipment; given the fire department s risk management plan, accident, occupational injury, and occupational illnesses data, and reports on department functions, so that the program meets the requirements as specified in Section 5.4 Risk Management, and the work practices are identified and recommendations are forwarded to the fire chief for implementation. Understand the necessary components of a fire department accident prevention program; procedures for developing recommendations based upon fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, occupational injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyzing the components necessary to be included in a fire department accident prevention program based upon the requirements of Section 5.X. Analyzing information from different sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the various aspects of the fire department which relate to operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/G s. A In order to develop an accident prevention program, there are many components or elements that will need to be utilized to ensure that this program is effective. Listed are some examples which include but are not limited to areas that will be need to be utilized in order to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, occupational injuries, and occupational illnesses: a) Hazard recognition, assessment, control, monitoring, and evaluation; b) Risk management principles and practices; c) Review/evaluation of SOP/G s; d) Review of accident, occupational injury, and occupational illness data; e) Facility inspections program (i.e., slips, trips, falls, cuts, etc.); g) Health maintenance and monitoring program (i.e., wellness, fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, musculo-skeletal disorder prevention, exposure protection, etc.); h) Review of department training and education programs; REV 11/9/12 7

106 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer 5.7.2* Provide safe work practices training for emergency and nonemergency operations, given a risk management plan, SOP/G s, and training curriculum, so that the training class is delivered and members are given the necessary information to perform their job tasks in accordance with the risk management plan. Procedures for conducting job task analysis based upon department standard operating procedures, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge pertinent to perform various job tasks. Analyzing information from different sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials Develop an accident prevention program for all fire department drivers and operators, given fire department SOP/G s, applicable traffic laws, and emergency vehicle operations reference material, so members are able to be certified based upon department testing requirements. Procedures for driving and operating fire apparatus based upon department SOP/G s, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, applicable traffic laws. Analyzing information from different sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials * Conduct a periodic safety audit, given fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, SOP/G s, and an audit template, so that work practices and procedures are conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, and the safety audit report and recommendations are forwarded to the fire chief for implementation. Understand work practices and procedures for fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, training, and fire department facilities based upon SOP/G s, audit template, and federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Analyzing information from different sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, REV 11/9/12 8

107 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer documentation of information, utilizing an audit template, and development of reports. A A periodic safety audit or survey of fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, SOP/G s requires a standard against which to determine compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws. At a minimum, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, should be used to determine an acceptable level of compliance. The NFPA 1500 Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program Worksheet can be used for the audit template to evaluate the effectiveness of the department s accident prevention program. This worksheet was developed to provide a template for fire departments that are beginning to implement an occupational safety and health program or that evaluating the current status of their occupational safety and health program. An internal audit should be conducted at least annually and with an external audit conducted every three years as required by NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program Chapter 4 Fire Department Administration. 5.8 Accident Investigation, Procedures, and Review Conduct a safety and health investigation, given an incident or planned event involving an occupational injury, illness, exposure, fatality, near miss, or other potentially hazardous condition involving fire department members, fire department vehicles, apparatus, equipment or facilities, SOP/G s, health and safety policies, so that the facts and the root cause about the incident are correctly identified, deviations from SOP/G s established by the AHJ and health and safety policies are noted, corrective recommendations are made for preventing similar losses in the future, and all information gathered in the investigation is documented, reported, and recorded according to policies established by the AHJ. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation, SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, procedures for preserving evidence and documentation, and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation and federal, state/provincial and local laws. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, completing safety investigation documentation, identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage, and developing recommendations to prevent similar future losses. REV 11/9/12 9

108 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer Develop safety and health procedures for treating and transporting an injured or ill member to a medical or health care facility, given applicable resources, policies and procedures, and SOP/G s, so that the procedure ensures that all life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures involving fire department members will receive immediate emergency medical care and, if necessary) transportation to the most appropriate medical or health care facility is arranged. SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, and illnesses; and the technical knowledge pertinent to developing and reviewing SOP/G s and EMS policy and procedures. Analyzing information from different data sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, completing safety investigation documentation, identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage, and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Direct safety and health procedures for treating and transporting members with injuries and illnesses, given an incident or planned event, injured members, emergency medical resources, and SOP/G s, so that all SOP/G s are followed, members with life-threatening occupational injuries or illnesses are provided immediate emergency medical care and transportation to the most appropriate medical facility, and members with non-life-threatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures are treated on scene or at the most appropriate medical or health care facility. SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, and illnesses; and the technical knowledge pertinent to developing and reviewing SOP/G s and EMS policy and procedures. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Develop an accident and injury investigation report, given an incident or planned event, applicable documents, techniques, SOP/G s, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that the accident and/or injury is REV 11/9/12 10

109 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer documented, procedures are reviewed and all local, state/provincial, federal requirements are met, documentation is completed and recommendations for revision are made. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reporting and investigation; SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Conduct a post incident analysis of the conditions, activities, and procedures employed during any unusual hazardous operation or at an incident where a member suffers a critical or significant injury, given an incident or planned event, incident information, data, reports or records, SOP/G s, and necessary technical knowledge and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards; so that risks to personnel are identified and reduced or eliminated at future incidents and the applicable AHJ SOP/G s are reviewed and revised as needed. Technology pertinent to safety and health for the incident type, including but not limited to, confined space entry; heavy equipment operation; rigging/hoisting; building construction; structural collapse; excavation/shoring; use and application of personal protective equipment (PPE); chemical, biological, radiological, and physical (e.g., noise, heat stress, etc.) hazards; potential risks of extended work shifts (work/rest cycles); professionally accepted procedures and tools; fire safety; vehicle work zone safety; SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Recognize hazards at an emergency scene; communicate hazard information to personnel directly, or through the ICP, determine methods for correcting health and safety hazards, review actions taken to ensure policies were followed and formulate recommendations for the post incident analysis. 5.9 Records Management and Data Analysis * Manage the collection and analysis of data related to accidents, occupational deaths, injuries, illnesses, and exposures to infectious agents and REV 11/9/12 11

110 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer communicable diseases, given incident-related data, a data collection and storage system, the requirements of Chapter 4, Fire Department Administration, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the data summarizes fire department experience in different categories, comparisons can be made with other fire departments, national trends, and other occupations and industries, and the information can be accessed for future reference and use. Procedures for tabulating and compiling accident and injury data including statistical applications, SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; Basic statistical analysis in spreadsheets or other appropriate software; identifying cause(s) of trends in injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses * Develop, document, and maintain corrective actions to mitigate health and safety hazards or unsafe practices, given identification of these hazards from accident and injury reports or other investigation reports, so that root causes are determined, and controls can be put in place to help prevent future occurrences. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reports and taking corrective actions; SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; records management policies of the AHJ Writing reports and identifying root cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; basic records management; Manage and maintain records regarding the periodic inspection and service testing of fire apparatus and equipment, inspection and service testing of personal safety equipment, and fire department facilities, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program and inspection and service testing of fire apparatus and equipment, inspection and service testing of personal safety equipment records, so that records are secure, accessible, and are in a format that can be easily analyzed. Procedures for management of records. Records management and organization Maintain records of control measures implemented to enhance health and safety procedures and accident prevention methods, given evidence of control REV 11/9/12 12

111 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer measures implemented, so that records of control measures are accessible and are in a format that is appropriate for analysis. Procedures for record keeping. Records management Develop and deliver a semiannual report on fire department accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and exposure to the fire chief, given the accident and injury data and necessary equipment, so that the report is delivered to the chief in a readable format and a set of recommendations are created. Procedures for developing recommendations based upon fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyzing information from different sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the various aspects of the fire department which relate to operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and standard operating procedures Apparatus and Equipment Develop safety-related specifications for fire apparatus and equipment, given new or existing fire apparatus and equipment specifications, information of new fire apparatus and equipment technology, and risks identified in the risk management plan, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, federal, state/provincial and local laws and NFPA standards are complied with, appropriate revisions are recommended, and the specifications are properly documented. Chapter 6, Fire Apparatus, Equipment, and Drivers/Operators, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; federal, state/provincial and local laws that relate to fire apparatus specifications; current fire apparatus specification procedures; resources for conducting fire apparatus specifications; equipment necessary for conducting fire apparatus specifications; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting fire apparatus specifications. Ability to develop fire apparatus specifications; use resources for determining code compliance and complete reporting and documentation requirements. REV 11/9/12 13

112 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer Develop safety-related specifications for personal protective clothing and equipment, given new or existing personal protective clothing and equipment specifications, information of new fire apparatus and equipment technology, and risks identified in the risk management plan, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, federal, state/provincial and local laws and NFPA standards are complied with, appropriate revisions are recommended, and the specifications are properly documented. Chapter 7, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; federal, state/provincial and local laws that relate to fire equipment specifications; current fire equipment specification procedures; current state of technology in the appropriate areas of protective clothing and equipment; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for use of protective clothing and equipment; the organization s risk management plan. Ability to develop protective clothing and equipment specifications; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop safety-related recommendations for new fire equipment purchases, given applicable provisions of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the recommendations for new equipment is accepted and approved in accordance with the AHJ. Chapter 6, Fire Apparatus, Equipment, and Drivers/Operators, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; federal, state/provincial and local laws that relate to fire equipment; current fire equipment evaluation procedures and results. Ability to conduct fire equipment recommendations; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop safety-related recommendations for service testing of apparatus and equipment, given service testing results and data, and applicable provisions of NFPA 1500, so that future recommendations for service testing of apparatus and equipment are presented to the designated official. Chapter 6, Fire Apparatus, Equipment, and Drivers/Operators, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational REV 11/9/12 14

113 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer Safety and Health Program; federal, state/provincial and local laws that relate to service testing of apparatus and equipment; current service testing of apparatus and equipment procedures and results. Ability to conduct service testing of apparatus and equipment recommendations; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop, implement and maintain a personal protective clothing and equipment program that provides for the selection, care, maintenance, storage and periodic inspection and evaluation of all protective clothing and equipment; given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, NFPA 1851: Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, NFPA 1852: Standard On Selection, Care, And Maintenance Of Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), personal protective clothing and equipment, care, storage, and maintenance resources, SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that protective clothing and equipment is safe for use. Chapter 7, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; NFPA 1851: Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, NFPA 1852: Standard On Selection, Care, And Maintenance Of Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); federal, state/provincial and local laws that relate to protective clothing and equipment programs. Ability to develop protective clothing and equipment program; ability to use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements Facility Inspection * Develop a health and safety inspection SOP/G, process, and checklist for a fire department facility given the requirements of chapter 9, Facility Safety, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and available resources so that the appropriate inspection procedures are developed, and all applicable code sections and safety and health hazards are noted. REV 11/9/12 15

114 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer (A) Requisite Knowledge: Chapter 9, Facility Safety, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; equipment necessary for conducting a facility inspection; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. (B) Requisite Skills: Developing SOP/G s and procedures; acquire resources to initiate and coordinate a facility inspection; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements. A This should include food handling and food storage with particular attention paid to food preparation and serving surfaces, cookware, service vessels and utensils, and safe hot water temperatures in kitchens and showers and other sources to prevent scalds. The inspection procedure should also consider blocked hallways, staircases, unlit areas and the like for clothing and other debris which would expose the firefighters and any others present; security for the protection of a responded company leaving an empty firehouse and special attention upon return for objects which don t belong there * Conduct a health and safety inspection for a fire department facility given the requirements of chapter 9, Facility Safety, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and a facility that requires an inspection and available resources so that the appropriate inspection procedures are selected and implemented, all applicable code violations and safety and health hazards are noted and correctly documented, the inspection is conducted safely, and all the required reports are correctly completed, and ensure the violations are corrected in a prompt and timely manner. (A) Requisite Knowledge: Chapter 9, Facility Safety, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; equipment necessary for conducting a facility inspection; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. (B) Requisite Skills: Using resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements. A A check-off list or audit template is strongly recommended when conducting these inspections. REV 11/9/12 16

115 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer Coordinate a health and safety inspection for a fire department facility given the requirements of chapter 9, Facility Safety, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and a facility that requires an inspection and available resources so that the appropriate inspection procedures are selected and implemented, all applicable code violations and safety and health hazards are noted and correctly documented, the inspection is conducted safely, and all the required reports are correctly completed, and ensure the violations are corrected in a prompt and timely manner. (A) Requisite Knowledge: Chapter 9, Facility Safety, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; equipment necessary for conducting a facility inspection; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. (B) Requisite Skills: Using coordination skills to acquire resources to initiate and coordinate a facility inspection; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements Health Maintenance Analyze the fire department health maintenance program, given a fire department health maintenance program and the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10, Medical and Physical Requirements, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program meets and includes medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a Fire Department physician, and fitness for duty evaluations, and recommendations are made to correct any noted deficiencies. (A) Requisite Knowledge: Chapter 10, Medical and Physical Requirements, 11, Member Assistance and Wellness Programs, and 12, Critical Incident Stress Programs, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department health maintenance program; current the fire department health maintenance program; medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a the fire department health maintenance program; equipment necessary for the fire department health maintenance program; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for a the fire department health maintenance program and critical incident stress programs. REV 11/9/12 17

116 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer (B) Requisite Skills: Analyze and incorporate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with a health and wellness Coordinate the fire department health maintenance program, given a fire department health maintenance program and the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10, Medical and Physical Requirements, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program meets and includes medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a FD physician, and fitness for duty evaluations. (A) Requisite Knowledge: Chapter 10, Medical and Physical Requirements, 11, Member Assistance and Wellness Programs, and 12, Critical Incident Stress Programs, of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department health maintenance program; current the fire department health maintenance program; medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a the fire department health maintenance program; equipment necessary for the fire department health maintenance program; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for a the fire department health maintenance program and critical incident stress programs. (B) Requisite Skills: Coordinate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with a health and wellness Liaison Report and submit recommendations from the fire department occupational health and safety committee to fire department administration, given SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, a fire department occupational health and safety committee, and committee recommendations so that all recommendations are documented and forwarded to fire department administration. SOP/G s and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health committee. Acquire recommendations from the health and safety committee; evaluate the recommendations and communicate in a manner such that recommendations are communicated and objectives are met. REV 11/9/12 18

117 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer * Provide information and assistance for adverse effects on fire department non-emergency operations given a scenario, the fire department s risk management plan, SOP/G s so that members can perform their job tasks in a safe and effective manner. Procedures for conducting job tasks based upon department SOP/G s, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge pertinent to perform various job tasks. Ability to evaluate and prioritize hazards, critical thinking to analyze the hazard, select the most appropriate control measure and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing fire fighter safety Develop recommendations for changes in equipment, procedures and methods based on results of evaluations, given recommendations from the fire department occupational safety and health committee, safety audits, an analysis of injury statistics or other reliable sources of hazardous conditions or injury data, so that the recommendations for equipment, procedures and methods are accepted and approved in accordance with the AHJ. Hazard recognition, assessment, controls and evaluation, health and safety recommendations, use of safety audits, department injury statistics. Analyze and interpret injury statistics, safety plan development, interpersonal skills, and report writing Assist with the fire department physician for administering needed medical advice and treatment to the members of the fire department, given a fire department physician, fire department members, understanding of occupational medicine for the fire service and the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Initiative, so that the member receives the necessary information needed to maximize their health and safety. (A) Requisite Knowledge: medical requirements for members as per NFPA 1582, IAFC/IAFF Joint Voluntary, Non-Punitive Wellness program, health hazards associated with fire fighting, chemistry of fire, limitations of PPE and current occupational safety and health practices. (B) Requisite Skills: Occupational medicine, diagnostic skills, current preventative medical practices and interpersonal skills. REV 11/9/12 19

118 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer 5.14 Occupational Safety and Health Committee Establish a health and safety committee, given the risk management plan, the organization s health and safety policy, and a record-keeping system for data analysis, and fire department members, so that the committee is composed of members identified from NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program section (A) Requisite Knowledge: Duties of the safety committee, with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, SOP/G s, and the organization s health and safety policy. (B) Requisite Skills: Interpersonal and organizational skills to establish a safety committee with representation from all levels of the organization Serve as the designated health and safety officer on the occupational safety and health committee given the appointment by the Fire Chief or AHJ so that the committee is resource for the Health and Safety Officer and other safety professionals in the organization, and provides a forum for the involved employees to share concerns about the organization s safety and health programs. (A) Requisite Knowledge: Duties of the safety committee, with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, SOP/G s, the organization s health and safety policy and NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program section 4.5. (B) Requisite Skills: Develop a safety committee policy, conduct research, develop recommendations, and study and review materials pertaining to occupational safety and health within the fire department Infection Control Assess the fire department s infection control program, given a copy of the department s program, incident reports, and access related equipment, so that the requirements of 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1581, Standard on fire Department Infection Control Program are met. REV 11/9/12 20

119 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1581, Standard on fire Department Infection Control Program. (B) Requisite Skill. Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise program. Ability to assess the requirements based on 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1581, Standard on fire Department Infection Control Program Function as the fire department infection control officer, if an infection control officer position does not exist in the fire department, given an infection control scenario, so that the objectives of the infection control program as specified in the requirements of 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program are met. (A) Requisite Knowledge: 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA 1581, Standard on fire Department Infection Control Program and roles and responsibilities of an infection control officer. (B) Requisite Skill: Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise program. Ability to assess the requirements based on 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1581, Standard on fire Department Infection Control Program; ability to educate and integrate the occupational health and safety aspects of the risk management program into infection control training and education programs. Health and Safety Officer Definition NFPA 1521, Standard on Fire Department Safety Officer Definition of Health and Safety Officer: The member of the fire department assigned and authorized by the fire chief as the manager of the safety and health program. REV 11/9/12 21

120 Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of the Health and Safety Officer NEW Annex Note: Health and Safety Officer (HSO). In some fire departments, the Health and Safety Officer position may be staffed by a non-uniform member who is appointed by the fire chief and meets the qualifications of this position as determined by this standard. Examples of non-uniform members can include a certified safety professional (CSP), an industrial hygienist, or an occupational safety and health specialist. It is important that a non-uniform member have the requisite knowledge and requisite skills to function effectively in this position. If qualified, this individual can also be the incident safety officer or that role can be assigned to another individual as a separate function (see Chapter 6). REV 11/9/12 22

121 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 23 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 5-NFPA [ New Section after ] New Material to be placed before existing (New) For qualification at the Incident Safety Officer level, the candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer Level 1 specified in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, the general knowledge requirements in , the general skill requirements in , and the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in Sections 6.4 through (New) General Knowledge Requirements. Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS), process of managing scene safety including recognition of the types of risk that can occur at an incident or planned event commensurate with this level of qualification, safety and health hazards involved in emergency operations, and personnel accountability practices (New) General Skill Requirements. Prioritizing tasks so as to accomplish the most critical first, making decisions in an environment with a large number of unknowns, evaluating material resource needs, recognizing the need for supplemental technical knowledge, and anticipating hazards and taking action in a proactive manner to ensure responder safety and health. [1026: ] Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:10:28 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment

122 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 24 of 44 8/14/2013 I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

123 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 25 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 6-NFPA [ Section No ] Perform safety officer (SO) duties as prescribed in NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, functions during fire suppression activities. Establish or assume the role of Incident Safety Officer within an ICS at an incident or planned event, given an incident or planned event, an ICS structure, a command post, a briefing from an Incident Commander (IC) or outgoing Incident Safety Officer, standard operating procedures related to health and safety, an Incident Action Plan (IAP), applicable personal protective equipment, and communications and information recording equipment, so that the assignment is received and understood; situational information about the incident or planned event is received; incident priorities, goals, and objectives are transferred; and applicable communication means are employed. [ 1026 :5.2.1] Understand accepted safety and health principles, including issues such as the hierarchy of controls, specific technical or regulatory areas pertinent to the response, and the accepted management principles needed to promote safety in the response environment. [ 1026 :5.2.1(A)] Prioritizing tasks, making decisions in an environment with a large number of unknowns, evaluating resource needs, recognizing the need for supplemental technical knowledge, and taking action in a proactive manner to ensure responder safety and health. [ 1026 :5.2.1(B)] Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:17:07 EST 2012

124 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 26 of 44 8/14/2013 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

125 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 27 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 7-NFPA [ New Section after ] New Section After Manage the transfer of Incident Safety Officer duties at an incident or planned event, given an incident or planned event, an established command structure and Incident Safety Officer, an IAP, an incident safety plan, a current situation status, incident resources, a command post, incident documentation, and communications equipment, so that incident information is exchanged, reports and plans for the subsequent operational period are completed, continuity of authority and situational awareness are maintained, changes in incident or planned event complexity are accounted for, the new Incident Safety Officer is fully briefed on the incident or planned event, and the new Incident Safety Officer is identified. [1026:5.2.2] Procedures for transfer of duty; information sources; resource accountability and tracking process; use of ICS forms; the role and duties of an Incident Safety Officer within an ICS; organizational policies and procedures for safety; accountability protocols; resource types and deployment methods; documentation methods and requirements; availability, capabilities, and limitations of responders and other resources; communication problems and needs; communications requirements; operational periods for Incident Safety Officer functions; and types of tasks and assignment responsibilities. [1026:5.2.2(A)] Conducting a transfer briefing meeting; acquiring and documenting information and orders from the IC; using reference materials; evaluating incident information; managing communications; completing required ICS and health and safety forms; recognizing the need to expand and/or transfer the safety function in the ICS structure; reviewing, understanding, and conducting a transfer of duty briefing, including the completion of the transfer documents; and communicating in a manner such that information is transferred and objectives are met. [1026:5.2.2(B)] Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:20:55 EST 2012 Committee Statement

126 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 28 of 44 8/14/2013 Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

127 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 29 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 8-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Evaluate incident environmental and operational factors and determine the need to assign rapid intervention teams and increase RIC capability, given an incident or planned event that includes one or more IDLH elements, an IAP, responders engaged in tactical operations, and a pre-assigned rapid intervention team, so that judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of RIC in accordance with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System ; RIC capabilities are increased congruent to the environment and operational exposure present; and the AHJ s incident standard operating guidelines and SOP/Gs are followed. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:28:51 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change.

128 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 30 of 44 8/14/2013 Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

129 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 31 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 9-NFPA [ Section No (A) ] RIC criteria for: NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, RIC criteria ; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System ; NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments; NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments;RIC deployment requirements ; AHJ SOP/Gs; and directives for RIC establishment and use. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:31:12 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change.

130 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 32 of 44 8/14/2013 Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

131 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 33 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 10-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Determine flashover and hostile fire event potential at building fires, given visible exterior smoke and fire conditions, so that information potential outcomes can be communicated to the incident commander and tactical-level management units and adjustments made to the IAP to improve safety. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:37:03 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

132 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 34 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 11-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Determine wildland fire growth and blow-up potential, given a wildland and or cultivated vegetation fires, so that information can be communicated to the incident commander fire, weather conditions, and geographical information, so that fire growth and blow-up potential is identified and conditions communicated to the Incident Commander and tactical-level management components and adjustments made to the IAP to improve member safety. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:41:34 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Action: Resolution: Rejected The committee has developed new text to be added after 6.7 as a second revision. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

133 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 35 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 12-NFPA [ Section No ] In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1 4, general performance functions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment correct reference Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:47:26 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change.

134 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 36 of 44 8/14/2013 Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

135 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 37 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 13-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Classify technical rescue operations and determine the need for a techniciantrained ISO or Assistant Safety Officer, given a hazardous materials incident or drill technical rescue incident, exercise, or scenario, so that the IC can allocate resources that fulfill the SO role in accordance with CFR ; NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications;and AHJSOP AHJSOP /Gs for technical rescue operations. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:49:20 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

136 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 38 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 14-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Develop a hazardous materials incident control zone schematic, inclusive of no-entry zones, hot zones, hazard reduction zone, support zones, and travel pathways, given a hazmat ; given a hazardous materials incident or scenario and SOP/Gs, so that responders can arrange cones and marking tape in accordance with the developed schematic which must be inclusive of no-entry zones, hot zones, hazard reduction zone, support zones, and travel pathways. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:54:55 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

137 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 39 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 18-NFPA [ Section No ] In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1 4, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1 4, general performance functions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment corrected reference Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 22:00:38 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Action: Rejected Resolution: This text is not applicable here. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

138 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 40 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 15-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Recognize severe injuries, accidents, mishaps, and other potentially harmful events, given an incident or planned event, department SOP/Gs, so that a determination can be made to disqualify remove the SO from the investigative responsibility if a potential conflict exists. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:57:14 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

139 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 41 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 16-NFPA [ Section No ] In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1 4, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1 4, general performance functions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:58:17 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Action: Rejected Resolution: This text is not applicable here. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

140 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 42 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 17-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Prepare a written post-incident analysis from the SO perspective, given a witnessed incident, exercise, or planned event, so that safety and health issues, best safety practices, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and recommendations for future events are documented. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 21:59:28 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Rejected but see related SR Action: Resolution: SR-58-NFPA Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

141 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 43 of 44 8/14/2013 Public Comment No. 24-NFPA [ Section No. A.6.5.2(C) ] A.6.5.2(C) Where the rapid intervention team requirement has been met, the SO should meet with the rapid intervention team leader and share information and observations such as fire conditions, building construction, access and egress, hazardous energy, and other pertinent hazards. The intention of this requirement is that the SO check s to see that the incident commander has established a rapid intervention company. In cases where this has not happened, the incident safety officer should inform the incident commander of the need. The need for rapid intervention company should be determined by evaluating the relationship of environmental factors (hazards and characteristics of the location) with operational factors (tasks being performed). A RIC should be established in cases where members are deemed to be working in IDLH environments. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment ISO JPR TG Proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Bernzweig Organization: Columbus (OH) Division of Fire Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 15 22:15:17 EST 2012 Committee Statement Committee Action: Rejected but see related SR Resolution: SR-29-NFPA Statement: ISO JPR TG Proposal

142 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 44 of 44 8/14/2013 Copyright Assignment I, David Bernzweig, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am David Bernzweig, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

143 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 77 of 77 8/14/2013 Second Revision No. 67-NFPA [ Section No. E.3 ] F.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, 2007 edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, 2005 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Kendall Holland Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 18 14:05:40 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: These changes were made to update references and edtion dates.

144 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: MEMORANDUM To: From: NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and Health Yvonne Smith, Project Administrator Date: August 29, 2013 Subject: NFPA 1521 Second Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2014) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 32 Members Eligible to Vote 11 Not Returned (Blake, Bogucki, Finkelman, Farrett, Laton, Prezant, Rueda, Schwartz, Stewart, Wann, Zagaris) 21 Affirmative on All 0 Negatives on one or more second revisions: 0 Abstentions on one or more second revisions: The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each first/second revision. There are two criteria necessary for each first/second revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2) affirmative 3/4 vote. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined. (1) Example for Simple Majority: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members, 11 affirmative votes are required to pass ballot. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligible to vote 2 = = 11) (2) Example for Affirmative 3/4: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members and 1 member did not return their ballot and 2 members abstained, the number of affirmative votes required would be 15. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligble to vote 1 not returned 2 abstentions = 19 x 0.75 = = 15 ) As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

145 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 1 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 9-NFPA [ Global Comment ] Change document title to read as noted below: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 09 14:58:26 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This change has been made as a result a of a CC note addressing the title of the document. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa

146 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 2 of 110 8/29/2013 Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

147 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 3 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 28-NFPA [ Global Input ] The verb "ensure" appears in many instances throughout the document. First occurence is This term carries responsibility to execute an action that could extend to situations where the ability to ensure is beyond the practitioner's control, yet the practitioner could still be held responsible under the standard. A more appropriate verb would be "verify", which still requires implementation of the program, but limits the practitioner's responsibility to within the practitioner's field of influence. Alternately, "ensure" could be defined explicitly in the standard to limit the liability of the practitioner. Robert Deom Volunteer Firefighter #35 Kahnawake Fire Brigade PO Box 520 Kahnawake, Mohawk Territory J0L 1B0 Canada mojojojo85@gmail.com Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 09 19:48:53 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee understands the submitters intent of the public comment and, where the committee felt appropriate, they made the suggested changes already in the text. However, there are instances where the committee has chosen to leave the word "ensure" due to the manner in which the JPR has been written and what the candidate will be tested on. Response Message: Public Comment No. 3-NFPA [Global Input] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot

148 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 4 of 110 8/29/ Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

149 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 5 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 56-NFPA [ Chapter 1 ] Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. This standard identifies minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for the qualifications, assignment, duties, and responsibilities of a health and safety officer (HSO) and an incident safety officer (ISO) for a fire department. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for health and safety officer (HSO) and incident safety officer (ISO) for a fire department. 1.2* Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for service as a fire department HSO and ISO This standard shall define HSO and ISO for a fire department. The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for a fire department health and safety officer and an incident safety officer Compliance with this standard is intended to further define the qualifications, authorities, and functions of the health and safety officer and the incident safety officer as referenced in NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. The intent of this standard shall be to ensure that personnel serving as HSOs and ISOs for a fire department are qualified * Nothing herein is intended to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding the minimum requirements of this standard. This standard shall not address organization or management responsibility It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding or combining these minimum requirements JPRs for each level or position are the tasks personnel shall be able to perform to carry out the job duties. (See Annex D.) 1.2.6* The HSO and ISO shall remain current with the general knowledge, skills, and JPRs for each qualification level The JPRs shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety. 1.3 Application. The application of this standard is to specify which requirements within the document shall apply to an HSO and ISO for a fire department

150 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 6 of 110 8/29/2013 The requirements of this standard apply to organizations providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations, and other emergency services, including public, military, private, and industrial fire departments. The requirements of this standard shall apply to members serving in organizations providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations, and other emergency services, including public, military, private, and industrial fire departments This standard does not apply to industrial fire brigades, which might also be known as emergency brigades, emergency response teams, fire teams, plant emergency organizations, or mine emergency response teams. This standard shall not apply to members serving in industrial fire brigades, which might also be known as emergency brigades, emergency response teams, fire teams, plant emergency organizations, or mine emergency response teams The JPRs shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the AHJ and all applicable NFPA standards It shall not be required that the JPRs be mastered in the order in which they appear. The AHJ shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare personnel to meet the JPRs of this standard. (See Annex D.) 1.3.5* Performance of each requirement of this standard shall be evaluated by personnel approved by the AHJ The JPRs for each level shall be completed in accordance with recognized practices and procedures or as defined by law or by the AHJ Personnel assigned the duties in Chapter 4 shall meet all the requirements defined in Chapter 4 prior to being qualified. Personnel assigned the duties in Chapter 5 shall meet all the requirements defined in Chapter 5 prior to being qualified The AHJ shall provide personal protective clothing and the equipment necessary to conduct assignments JPRs involving exposure to products of combustion shall be performed in approved PPE Prior to training to meet the requirements of the standard, personnel shall meet the following requirements: (1) Educational requirements established by the AHJ (2) Age requirements established by the AHJ (3)* *Medical requirements as developed and validated by the AHJ and in compliance with applicable legal requirements

151 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 7 of 110 8/29/2013 (4) Job-related physical performance requirements as developed and validated by the AHJ Wherever in this standard the terms rules, regulations, policies, procedures, supplies, apparatus, or equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ. 1.4 General Units. In this standard, values for measurement are followed by an equivalent in SI units, but only the first stated value shall be regarded as the requirement. Equivalent values in SI units shall not be considered as the requirement, as these values can be approximate. (See Table 1.4.) Table 1.4 U.S.-to-SI Conversions Quantity U.S. Unit/Symbol SI Unit/Symbol Conversion Factor Length inch (in.) millimeter (mm) 1 in. = 25.4 mm foot (ft) meter (m) 1 ft = m Area square foot (ft 2 ) square meter (m 2 ) 1 ft 2 = m The fire department safety officer shall maintain professional competency through professional development, continuing education, and membership in professional organizations as directed by the AHJ. Supplemental Information File Name Chapter_1_Administration_G _KH.docx Chapter_1_Administration_AnnexA-editorial.docx Description Chap 1 with editorial changes Chap 1 new Annex material with editorial changes Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 10:50:43 EDT 2013 Committee Statement

152 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 8 of 110 8/29/2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: This text is replacing the existing chapter one as it is boilerplate for professional qualifications documents and the committee has also made some modifications to the text with the help of the correlating committee. See the attached document and also the attached annex material added by the committee to provide the end user with further information and clarification. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G.

153 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 9 of 110 8/29/2013 Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

154 Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for health and safety officer (HSO) and incident safety officer (ISO) for a fire department. 1.2* Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for service as a fire department HSO and ISO This standard shall define HSO and ISO for a fire department The intent of this standard shall be to ensure that personnel serving as HSOs and ISOs for a fire department are qualified * This standard shall not address organization or management responsibility It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding or combining these minimum requirements JPRs for each level or position are the tasks personnel shall be able to perform to carry out the job duties. (See Annex D.) 1.2.6* The HSO and ISO shall remain current with the general knowledge, skills, and JPRs for each qualification level The JPRs shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management Systemand Command Safety. 1.3 Application. The application of this standard is to specify which requirements within the document shall apply to an HSO and ISO for a fire department The requirements of this standard shall apply to members serving in organizations providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations, and other emergency services, including public, military, private, and industrial fire departments. Comment [b1]: SL: STET ensure here? Yes keep it here please. Comment [b2]: SL: Delete link to Annex A and instead add (See Annex D.) at the end of text here? Yes I have made that change and will delete the Annex A text This standard shall not apply to members serving in industrial fire brigades, which might also be known as emergency brigades, emergency response teams, fire teams, plant emergency organizations, or mine emergency response teams The JPRs shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the AHJ and all applicable NFPA standards It shall not be required that the JPRs be mastered in the order in which they appear. The AHJ shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare personnel to meet the JPRs of this standard. (See Annex D.) 1.3.5* Performance of each requirement of this standard shall be evaluated by personnel approved by the AHJ. Comment [b3]: Again delete link to Annex A and add (See Annex D.) at the end of the text? Yes I have made this change and will delete the Annex A text.

155 1.3.6 The JPRs for each level shall be completed in accordance with recognized practices and procedures or as defined by law or by the AHJ. Formatted: Space Before: 0.72 line, After: 0.72 line Personnel assigned the duties in Chapter 4 shall meet all the requirements defined in Chapter 4 prior to being qualified. Personnel assigned the duties in Chapter 5 shall meet all the requirements defined in Chapter 5 prior to being qualified The AHJ shall provide personal protective clothing and the equipment necessary to conduct assignments JPRs involving exposure to products of combustion shall be performed in approved PPE Prior to training to meet the requirements of the standard, personnel shall meet the following requirements: 1) Educational requirements established by the AHJ 2) Age requirements established by the AHJ 3) *Medical requirements as developed and validated by the AHJ and in compliance with applicable legal requirements 4) Job-related physical performance requirements as developed and validated by the AHJ Wherever in this standard the terms rules, regulations, policies, procedures, supplies, apparatus, or equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ. 1.4 Units. In this standard, values for measurement are followed by an equivalent in SI units, but only the first stated value shall be regarded as the requirement. Equivalent values in SI units shall not be considered as the requirement, as these values can be approximate. (See Table 1.4.) Formatted: Space Before: 0.72 line, After: 0.72 line Table 1.4 U.S.-to-SI Conversions Quantity U.S. Unit/Symbol SI Unit/Symbol Conversion Factor Length inch (in.) millimeter (mm) 1 in. = 25.4 mm foot (ft) meter (m) 1 ft = m Area square foot (ft 2 ) square meter (m 2 ) 1 ft 2 = m 2

156 A.1.2 The committee believes that this document specifies the minimum JPRs for HSO and ISO for a fire department. The committee recognizes that emergency services organizations might have to invest considerable resources to provide the equipment and training needed to perform safely and efficiently. The committee does not mean to imply that organizations with limited resources cannot provide response services, only that the individuals charged with responsibilities are qualified to specific levels according to this standard. A Organization/management responsibilities should be addressed by the agency that personnel represent. The AHJ should define the agency requirements for progression to positions of management responsibility. A The committee recognizes the importance of formal continuing education and training programs to ensure HSOs and ISOs have maintained and updated the necessary skills and knowledge for the level of qualification. Continuing education and training programs can be developed or administered by local, state, or federal agencies as well as professional associations and accredited institutions of higher education. The methods of learning would include areas of technology, refresher training, skills practices, and knowledge application to standards. The subject matter should directly relate to the requirements of this standard. A It is recommended, where practicable, that evaluators be individuals who were not directly involved as instructors for the requirement being evaluated. A (3) While it is possible that the HSO might not have to meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582, it is understood that the ISO, who should have met the Level I requirements of NFPA 1021, would have also had to meet NFPA 1001 requirements to meet those of NFPA Thus, the ISO would have had to meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1001.

157 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 10 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 12-NFPA [ Section No. 2.3 ] 2.3 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, December 6, 1991, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, December 6, Other Publications. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 09 16:07:54 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This addition has been added as the reference has been included as a reference within the JPR's. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

158 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 11 of 110 8/29/2013 Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

159 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 12 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 66-NFPA [ Section No. 2.4 ] 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, edition. NFPA 600, Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades, edition. NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, edition. NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2009 edition. NFPA 1451, Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program, edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, edition. NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, edition. NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, edition. NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments, edition. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Kendall Holland Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 18 13:52:30 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: These changes were made in order to update edition dates and the documents used as references for extracts in mandatory sections.

160 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 13 of 110 8/29/2013 Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

161 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 14 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 39-NFPA [ Section No ] Assistant. Title for subordinates of the command staff positions; this title indicates a level of technical capability, qualifications, and responsibility subordinate to the primary functions. (See also , Assistant Health and Safety Officer, and , Assistant Incident Safety Officer.) [ 1561, 2005] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 14 13:57:13 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This change was editorial in nature as the cross reference was not correct. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa

162 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 15 of 110 8/29/2013 Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

163 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 16 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 11-NFPA [ New Section after ] Environmental Factors. A collection of characteristics such as weather, terrain, access/egress pathways, structural components, smoke production, fire spread potential, and other physical features at a given incident scene. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 09 15:59:33 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: ISO JPR TG Proposal Response Message: Public Comment No. 22-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D.

164 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 17 of 110 8/29/2013 Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

165 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 18 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 3-NFPA [ New Section after ] Hostile Fire Event. A general descriptor for hazardous fire conditions, including flashover, backdraft, smoke-explosion, flameover, and rapid fire spread. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 08 12:38:41 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee has made some editorial changes to the submitted comment. Public Comment No. 21-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D.

166 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 19 of 110 8/29/2013 Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

167 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 20 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 8-NFPA [ New Section after ] Operational Factors. The collection of strategic and tactical assignments, positions, equipment, resources, and processes utilized by incident personnel. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 08 13:48:48 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial in nature. Response Message: Public Comment No. 23-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D.

168 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 21 of 110 8/29/2013 Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

169 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 22 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 54-NFPA [ New Section after ] * Rapid Intervention Crew/Company (RIC). A minimum of two fully equipped personnel on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of disoriented, injured, lost, or trapped rescue personnel. [ 1006, 2013] Supplemental Information File Name Annex_for_3.3.X.docx Description Annex for 3.3.X Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 09:21:32 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee has added this term as it is used in the document, however it was not previously defined. The committee has added additional information for the end user (annex material attached) and has been extracted as noted. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A.

170 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 23 of 110 8/29/2013 Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

171 A.3.3.X Rapid Intervention Crew/Company (RIC). Emergency services personnel respond to many incidents that present a high risk to personnel safety. Departments in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR , "Respiratory protection," must have a minimum of two persons on scene fully equipped when members are operating in an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) or a potentially IDLH atmosphere. The primary purpose is the rescue of injured, lost, or trapped fire fighters. Departments utilizing an incident management system in accordance with NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety, or 29 CFR , "Hazardous waste operations and emergency response," along with a personnel accountability system, have incorporated the RIC into their management system. Many departments have redefined their response plans to include the dispatch of an additional company (engine, rescue, or truck) to respond to incidents and stand by as the RIC. Incident commanders can assign additional RICs based on the size and complexity of the incident scene. In some departments, an RIC can also be known as a rapid intervention team. At wildland incidents this would be addressed through the planning process and contingency planning. [1006, 2013].

172 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 24 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 36-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The member of the fire department individual assigned and authorized by the fire chief as the manager of the safety and health and safety program. [ 1500, 2007] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 14 11:59:59 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee has made this change to address the concept that the HSO might not be a uniformed or ranked member of the department. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D.

173 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 25 of 110 8/29/2013 Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

174 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 26 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 40-NFPA [ Section No ] Assistant Health and Safety Officer. A member of the fire department The individual assigned and authorized by the authority having jurisdiction AHJ to assist the fire department health and safety officer HSO in the performance of their the duties and responsibilities of the HSO. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 14 13:58:50 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This change was for document consistency. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D.

175 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 27 of 110 8/29/2013 Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

176 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 28 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 41-NFPA [ Section No ] Assistant Incident Safety Officer. An individual A member of the fire department appointed to respond or assigned at an incident scene by the incident commander IC to assist the incident safety officer ISO in the performance of the incident safety officer ISO functions. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 14 14:00:33 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This change was made for document consistency. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D.

177 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 29 of 110 8/29/2013 Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

178 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 30 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 57-NFPA [ Chapter 4 ] Annex E Organization E.1 Assignment of the Health and Safety Officer. E.1.1* The fire chief, the fire chief s designated representative, or the AHJ shall appoint a fire department health and safety officer (HSO) to administer and manage the fire department occupational safety and health program. E.1.2 The health and safety officer shall report directly to the fire chief or to the fire chief s designated representative. E.1.3* Assistant health and safety officers shall be appointed when the activities, size, or character of the fire department warrants extra safety personnel. E.1.4* The health and safety officer shall recommend the utilization of technical specialists based on the occupational safety and health needs of the fire department. E.2 Authority of the Health and Safety Officer. E.2.1 The health and safety officer shall have the responsibility to identify and cause correction of health and safety hazards. E.2.2 The health and safety officer shall have the following authority: (1) Cause immediate correction of situations that create an imminent hazard to members (2) Attend fires and other fire department activities for the purpose of operational review (3) Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses E.2.3 Where nonimminent hazards are identified, a health and safety officer shall develop actions to correct the situation within the administrative process of the fire department. E.2.4 The health and safety officer shall have the authority to bring notice of such hazards to whoever has the ability to cause correction. E.3 Assignment of the Incident Safety Officer. E.3.1* The fire department shall have a predesignated incident safety officer system to ensure that a separate incident safety officer (ISO), independent of the incident commander (IC) is appointed and responds automatically to predesignated incidents. E.3.2* If the predesignated incident safety officer is not available, the incident commander shall appoint an incident safety officer. E.3.3 An additional assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be appointed when the activities, size, or need of the incident warrants extra safety personnel. E.3.4*

179 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 31 of 110 8/29/2013 Technical specialists shall be appointed by the incident commander based on the incident type, technical requirements of the incident, or as recommended by the incident safety officer or other members of the command staff. E.4 Authority of the Incident Safety Officer. E.4.1 At an emergency incident, the incident commander shall be responsible for the overall management of the incident and the safety of all members involved at the scene. [1500:8.1.5] E.4.2 At an emergency incident where activities are judged by the incident safety officer as posing an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, the incident safety officer shall have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend those activities. E.4.3 The incident safety officer shall immediately inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at the emergency scene. E.4.4 At an emergency incident where an incident safety officer identifies unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to fire fighters, the incident safety officer shall take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard at the incident scene. E.4.5 An assigned assistant incident safety officer(s) shall be granted the authority authorized in Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 10:54:16 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee is adding a new annex E that is normative in nature as per the NFPA MOS section While it is not part of the requirements it is written in mandatory language but is still considered for informational purposes and is not part of the requirements of the document unless specifically adopted by the jurisdiction. This is chapter 4 from the existing document and renumbered the existing chapters. Any Annex material associated with this chapter has been deleted or moved (A.4.1.1, A.4.1.3, A.4.1.4, A.4.3.1, A.4.3.2, A.4.3.4) Ballot Results This item has passed ballot

180 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 32 of 110 8/29/ Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

181 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 33 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 59-NFPA [ Chapter 5 ] Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) of the Health and Safety Officer Deleted 5.1 Scope. This chapter shall identify the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for personnel performing the role of fire department health and safety officer. 5.2 Purpose The purpose of this chapter shall be to specify minimum job performance requirements for personnel performing the role of fire department health and safety officer It shall not be the intent of this chapter to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these requirements. [ 1026 :1.2.2] 5.3 General The job performance requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety * It shall not be required that the job performance requirements be mastered in the order they appear The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the job performance requirements of this standard * Performance of each requirement of this chapter shall be evaluated by individuals approved by the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.3] * The AHJ shall establish a specific qualification process that identifies the steps to prepare a candidate for qualification at the level the candidate will be expected to perform under the auspices of that jurisdiction and to prepare the candidate in a manner consistent and compatible with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). [ 1026 :1.3.4] Prior to being certified as fire department health and safety officer, the candidate shall meet the general knowledge and skill requirements and the job performance requirements of this chapter necessary to function safely at the kind and type(s) of incident or planned event at which a health and safety officer would operate * The job performance requirements in this chapter are consistent with the Safety Officer Core Competencies published as part of the NIMS

182 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 34 of 110 8/29/2013 Wherever in this chapter the terms rules, regulations, procedures, supplies, apparatus, and equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.7] 5.4 Risk Management Develop an official written risk management plan by determining the types of risks and categorizing those risks, given injury reports, vehicle accident reports, and OSHAand the state s Department of Labor investigations, so that the exposure to situations and occurrences that could have harmful or undesirable consequences on the organization and the individual member is minimized. The risk management plan shall cover the risks specified in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Standard operating procedures (guides)(sop/gs), regulations, and standards as determined by the AHJ,; fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment, and clothing; and national and local injury and health data. Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analyses Implement the risk management plan throughout the organization, given electronic or printed copies of the risk management plan, so that the safest work environment for the members of the organization is created. SOP/Gs, regulations, and standards as determined by AHJ,; fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment, and clothing; and national and local injury and health data. Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analyses Manage the safety and health programs derived from the risk management plan, given process and outcome evaluations of the plan, so that modifications to the plan can be made. (A) Requisite Knowledge SOP/Gs, regulations, and standards as determined by AHJ,; fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment, and clothing; and national and local injury and health data. (B) Requisite Skills Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analyses Communicate safety aspects of the risk management plan, given the integration of safety programs into training and education programs, so that the training programs offered have a basis in operating safely and safety initiatives are circulated through the organization s training programs. AHJ risk management plan, resources available from Fire/EMS professional organizations, USFA, NFPA, and colleges and universities.

183 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 35 of 110 8/29/2013 The ability to educate and integrate health and safety aspects of the risk management program through training programs Generate electronic or printed copies of the risk management plan given reproduction facilities and/or computer resources so that the risk management plan is available to all fire department members AHJ resources available for reprinting and information technology. Delegate responsibility for distribution of the risk management plan * Develop safety and health programs addressing identified risks from the risk management plan, given a copy of the risk management plan, the organizational health and safety policy, a record-keeping system for data analysis, and a health and safety committee, so that the health and safety programs are implemented and maintained. Risks associated with administration, facilities, training, vehicle operation (both emergency and non-emergency), protective clothing and equipment, operations at emergency incidents, operations at non-emergency incidents, and other related activities. Risk identification, risk evaluation, establishment of priorities for action (frequency and severity), risk control techniques, and risk management monitoring (process and outcome evaluations) Monitor the risk management plan, given an evaluation process that compares the organization before and after implementation of the safety program, so that it can be determined if the safety program is effective, to gauge the response to the program from the organization s member s perspective, and to facilitate program changes. Process and outcome evaluation. Compiling and analyzing injury data, obtaining feedback from personnel, and observing performance and behavior changes Revise the risk management plan annually given the AHJ records and reports on injuries and investigations, so that the risks are identified, evaluated, and controlled through the health and safety programs. Process and outcome evaluation processes. Compiling and analyzing injury data, obtaining feedback from personnel, and observing performance and behavior changes

184 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 36 of 110 8/29/2013 Develop an incident risk management plan, given the fire department s incident management system, so that the organization can provide the highest level of accountability and effectiveness, maintain effective span of control, and provide a framework for breaking a major incident into manageable tasks. Homeland Security Presidential Directive HSPD-5, National Incident Management System (NIMS): and Homeland Security Presidential Directive HSPD-8, National Response Framework (NRF); other applicable federal, state, and local regulations; and applicable NFPA standards. Incorporate the roles of the command staff and general staff into the risk management plan Develop a risk management plan, given the requirements of Chapter 8 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the risk management plan incorporates incident management at all emergency operations. (A) Requisite Knowledge. HSPD-5 (NIMS) and HSPD-8 (NRF), other applicable federal, state, and local regulations; and applicable NFPA standards. (B) Requisite Skills. Incorporate the roles of the command staff and general staff into the risk management plan. 5.5 Laws, Codes, and Standards * Develop, maintain, and present SOP/Gs pertaining to the fire department occupational safety and health program to the fire chief or the fire chief s designated representative, given health and safety laws, codes, and standards, so that the SOP/Gs follow health and safety laws, codes, and standards. Applicable health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; standardized format or template for writing SOP/Gs; criteria to determine effectiveness of fire department operations and training practices; and a list of required safety subjects to address, including selection criteria.. Writing and critical thinking skills; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; and ability to transcribe applicable material into SOP/Gs Assess and report semiannually to the fire chief or the fire chief s designated representative the adequacy and effectiveness of and compliance with applicable health and safety laws, codes, standards, SOP/Gs, and recordkeeping practices, given access to current state/provincial and federal safety and health legislation, codes, regulations, and applicable standards and a thorough knowledge of operations, policies and training, so that it can be determined that the fire department is in compliance with the applicable laws, codes, and standards. Applicable laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; the fire department s SOP/Gs. Writing and critical thinking and the ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service.

185 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 37 of 110 8/29/ Develop the role of the health and safety officer, given compliance with the applicable health and safety laws, codes, standards, and SOP/Gs, so that it can be determined that the fire department is in compliance with the applicable laws, codes, and standards. Applicable laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; the fire department s SOP/Gs. Ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service. 5.6 Training and Education Develop and distribute health and safety information for the education of fire department members, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that members can be trained in the organization s health and safety procedures relating to all fire department operations and functions.. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the and AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyzing information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction Evaluate the training of fire department members on the organization s health and safety procedures, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; SOP/Gs; and the health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that members operate safely at all fire department operations and functions. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyzing information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction Develop corrective actions to submit through the chain of command to the fire chief, given a list of recommendations arising from the investigation of accidents, injuries, occupational deaths, illnesses, and exposures and the observation of incident scene activities, so that future occurrences of these problems are eliminated or reduced. (A) Requisite Knowledge

186 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 38 of 110 8/29/2013 Applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulations; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-lifethreatening occupational injuries and illnesses; procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting safety and health investigations, procedures for preserving evidence and documentation, and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident(s) under investigation. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses Develop live training evolution procedures to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given a list of live training evolutions utilized by the AHJ, so that safety supervision is provided at all live training activities. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; live training evolutions used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop live fire training evolution procedures to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given a list of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, requirements, so that safety supervisors can be trained to provide safety supervision at all live fire training activities. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, live training evolutions used by the AHJ, and life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop live fire training evolution procedures to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given a list of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, requirements, so that safety supervision is provided at all live fire training activities. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, live training evolutions used by the AHJ, and life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements

187 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 39 of 110 8/29/2013 Conduct a preburn inspection of an acquired structure to be utilized for live fire training, given a list of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, requirements, so that the requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, are met. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, live training evolutions used by the AHJ, and life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses. Ability to develop SOP/Gs, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements. 5.7 Accident Prevention Manage the fire department s accident prevention program, given safe work practices, training, and testing of vehicle drivers and operators; surveys; and reports, so that the program meets the requirements specified in Section 5.4, safety work practices are complied with, and recommendations are forwarded to the fire chief. Understand the necessary components of a fire department accident prevention program, and the procedures for developing recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyzing the components necessary to be included in a fire department accident prevention program based on the requirements of Section 5.8 ; analyzing information from different sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the various aspects of the fire department that relate to operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/Gs Provide training in safe work practices for emergency and nonemergency operations given the fire department s risk management plan, SOP/Gs, and training curriculum, so that that members can perform their job tasks in a safe and effective manner. Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge pertinent to perform various job tasks. (B) Requisite Skills Analyzing information from different sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials Develop an accident prevention program that addresses the necessary components for training and testing all fire department drivers and operators, given fire department policy and applicable traffic laws, so that fire department vehicle operators are proficient in the safe operation of fire apparatus. Procedures for driving and operating fire apparatus based on department SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and applicable traffic laws. (B) Requisite Skills

188 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 40 of 110 8/29/2013 Analyzing information from different sources, interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials Conduct a periodic safety audit, given fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, and SOP/Gs, so that safe work practices and procedures are maintained, and ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Understand safe work practices and procedures for fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, and fire department facilities based on SOP/Ss and federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Analyzing information from different sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with training of department members, and delivery methods of instructional materials. 5.8 Accident Investigation, Procedures, and Review Conduct a safety and health investigation, given an incident or planned event in which there is an occupational injury, illness, exposure, fatality, near miss, or other potentially hazardous condition involving fire department members, and all accidents involving fire department vehicles, apparatus, equipment, or facilities, and the SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that the facts and the root cause of the incident are correctly identified, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ and health and safety policies are noted, corrective recommendations are made for preventing similar losses in the future, and all information gathered in the investigation is documented, reported, and recorded according to policies established by the AHJ. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation, SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, procedures for preserving evidence and documentation, and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation, and federal, state/provincial, and local laws. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Develop safety and health procedures for treating and transporting members with injuries and illnesses to be incorporated into an SOP/G, given applicable documents and techniques provided by the AHJ, so that the SOP/G ensures that all life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures involving fire department members will receive immediate emergency medical care and transportation to the most appropriate medical or health care facility. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, life-threatening and nonlife-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses, and the technical knowledge pertinent to developing and reviewing SOP/Gs and EMS policy and procedures.

189 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 41 of 110 8/29/2013 Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Apply safety and health procedures for treating and transporting members with injuries and illnesses, given an incident or planned event, applicable documents, techniques, and SOP/Gs, so that all life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses are provided immediate emergency medical care and transportation to the most appropriate medical facility, and non-life-threatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures are treated at the most appropriate medical or health care facility. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, life-threatening and nonlife-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses, and the technical knowledge pertinent to developing and reviewing SOP/Gs and EMS policy and procedures. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Develop accident and injury reporting and investigation procedures given an incident or planned event, applicable documents, techniques and SOP/Gs, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards so that procedures are reviewed and all local, state/provincial, and federal requirements are met, documentation is completed, and recommendations for revision are made. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reporting and investigation; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Analyzing information from different data sources; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining recommendations to prevent similar future losses Conduct a post-incident analysis of the procedures employed during any unusual hazardous operation, given an incident or planned event, SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, necessary technical knowledge, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that risks to personnel are identified, reduced, or eliminated at future incidents and the AHJ SOP/Gs are reviewed and revised as needed.

190 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 42 of 110 8/29/2013 Technology pertinent to safety and health for the incident type, including but not limited to confined space entry; heavy equipment operation; rigging and hoisting; building construction; structural collapse; excavation and shoring; use and application of personal protective equipment (PPE); chemical, biological, radiological, and physical (e.g., noise, heat stress) hazards; potential risks of extended work shifts (work-rest cycles); professionally accepted procedures and tools; fire safety; vehicle work zone safety; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; and all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Recognizing hazards at an emergency scene, communicating hazard information to personnel directly or through the ICP, determining methods for correcting health and safety hazards, reviewing actions taken to ensure policies were followed, and formulating recommendations for the post-incident analysis. 5.9 Records Management and Data Analysis * Manage the collection and analysis of data related to accidents, occupational deaths, injuries, illnesses, and exposures to infectious agents and communicable diseases, given the requirements of Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the data summarize fire department experience in different categories; comparisons can be made with other fire departments, national trends, and occupations and industries; and the information can be accessed for future reference and use. Procedures for tabulating and compiling accident and injury data; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ. Basic statistical analysis in spreadsheets or other appropriate software; identifying cause(s) of trends in injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses Develop, document, and maintain corrective actions to mitigate health and safety hazards and unsafe practices, given identification of such hazards from accident and injury reports and any other investigation reports, so that root causes are determined and controls can be put in place to help prevent future occurrences. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reports and corrective actions; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; records management policies of the AHJ. Writing reports and identifying root cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; basic records management Manage and maintain records regarding the periodic inspection and service testing of fire apparatus and equipment, inspection and service testing of personal safety equipment, and fire department facilities, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that records are accessible and in a format that can be easily analyzed. Procedures for management of records. Records management and organization

191 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 43 of 110 8/29/2013 Maintain records of control measures implemented to enhance health and safety procedures and accident prevention methods, given evidence of control measures implemented, so that records of control measures are accessible and in a format that is appropriate for analysis. Procedures for record keeping. Records management Produce semiannually a report to the fire chief on fire department accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and exposures, given the accident and injury data, so that a set of recommendations is created. Procedures for developing recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyzing information from different sources and interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the various aspects of the fire department that relate to operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/Gs Apparatus and Equipment Research new fire apparatus technology and develop new specifications or revise existing specifications for given technological improvements, risks identified in the risk management plan, available resources, and existing fire apparatus specifications so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, are compliant with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, appropriate revisions are recommended, and the specifications are properly documented. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire apparatus specifications; current fire apparatus specification procedures; resources for conducting fire apparatus specifications; equipment necessary for conducting fire apparatus specifications; and procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting fire apparatus specifications. Ability to develop fire apparatus specifications, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Research new fire equipment technology and develop new specifications or revise existing specifications, given technological improvements, risks identified in the risk management plan, available resources, and existing fire equipment specifications, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan and are compliant with federal, state/provincial, and local laws; appropriate revisions are recommended; and the specifications are properly documented.

192 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 44 of 110 8/29/2013 Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment specifications; current fire equipment specification procedures; resources for conducting fire equipment specifications; equipment necessary for conducting fire equipment specifications; and procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting fire equipment specifications. Ability to develop fire equipment specifications, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Research protective clothing and equipment technology and develop new specifications or revise existing specifications, given technological improvements, risks identified in the risk management plan, available resources, and existing protective clothing and equipment specifications, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan and are compliant with federal, state/provincial, and local laws; appropriate revisions are recommended; and the specifications are properly documented. Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment specifications; current fire equipment specification procedures; current state of technology in the appropriate areas of protective clothing and equipment; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for the use of protective clothing and equipment; and the organization s risk management plan. Ability to develop protective clothing and equipment specifications, use resources for determining code compliance, and complete reporting and documentation requirements Assist with the development of recommendations for new fire equipment based on results of evaluations, given applicable provisions of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the recommendations for new equipment are accepted and approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment; and current fire equipment evaluation procedures and results. Ability to conduct fire equipment recommendations, use resources for determining code compliance and complete reporting and documentation requirements Assist with the development of recommendations for service testing of apparatus and equipment based on results of evaluations, given applicable provisions of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the recommendations for service testing of apparatus and equipment are accepted and approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to service testing of apparatus and equipment; and current service testing of apparatus and equipment procedures and results.

193 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 45 of 110 8/29/2013 Ability to conduct service testing of apparatus and equipment recommendations, use resources for determining code compliance, complete reporting and documentation requirements Develop, implement, and maintain a protective clothing and equipment program that provides for the selection, care, maintenance, storage, and periodic inspection and evaluation of all protective clothing and equipment, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that protective clothing and equipment are safe for use. Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to protective clothing and equipment programs. Ability to develop protective clothing and equipment program, use resources for determining code compliance, complete reporting and documentation requirements Facility Inspection Initiate and coordinate a health and safety inspection program for a fire department facility, given the requirements of Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and a facility that requires an inspection and available resources so that the appropriate inspection procedures are selected and implemented, all applicable code violations and safety and health hazards are noted and correctly documented, the inspection is conducted safely, all the required reports are correctly completed, and the violations are corrected in a prompt and timely manner. Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; federal, state/provincial, and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; equipment necessary for conducting a facility inspection; and the procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. Ability to acquire resources to initiate and coordinate a facility inspection, use resources for determining code compliance, complete reporting and documentation requirements Health Maintenance Analyze the fire department health maintenance program, given the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program meets the requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and include medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a fire department physician, and fitness-for-duty evaluations.. (A) Requisite Knowledge.

194 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 46 of 110 8/29/2013 Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to a fire department health maintenance program; the current fire department health maintenance program; medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a fire department health maintenance program; equipment necessary for a fire department health maintenance program; and procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for a fire department health maintenance program and critical incident stress programs. Analyze and incorporate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with health and wellness programs Liaison The health and safety officer shall be a member of the fire department occupational health and safety committee Report and submit recommendations from the fire department occupational health and safety committee, given SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ so that the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief s designated representative are briefed on the recommendations.. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health committee. Acquiring recommendations from the health and safety committee; evaluating the recommendations and communicating them in such a manner that recommendations are successfully up-channelled and objectives are met Provide information and assistance for adverse effects on fire department operations, given an incident or planned event, the fire department s risk management plan, and SOP/Gs, so that that members can perform their job tasks in a safe and effective manner. (A) Requisite Knowledge Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge pertinent to perform various job tasks. Ability to evaluate and prioritize hazards, critical thinking to analyze the hazard, select the most appropriate control measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing fire fighter safety Assist with the development of recommendations for changes in equipment, procedures, and methods based on results of evaluations, given recommendations from the fire department occupational safety and health committee, safety audits, analysis of injury statistics or other reliable sources of hazardous conditions or injury data, so that the recommendations for equipment, procedures, and methods are accepted and approved in accordance with the AHJ.

195 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 47 of 110 8/29/2013 Hazard recognition, evaluation and control, health and safety recommendations, use of safety audits, department injury statistics. (B) Requisite Skills Ability to interpret injury statistics, safety plan development, interpersonal skills, and report writing Assist the fire department physician with administering needed medical advice and treatment to the members of the fire department, given access to fire department members, understanding of occupational medicine for the fire service, and the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Initiative, so that members health and safety are protected. Medical requirements for members as per NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, IAFC/IAFF Joint Voluntary, Non-Punitive Wellness program, health hazards associated with fire fighting, chemistry of fire, limitations of PPE, and current occupational safety and health practices. (B) Requisite Skills Occupational medicine, diagnostic skills, current preventive medical practices, and interpersonal skills Occupational Safety and Health Committee Ensure the establishment of a health and safety committee, given the risk management plan, the organization s health and safety policy, and a recordkeeping system for data analysis so that the committee is composed of members identified from NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Section Duties of the safety committee, with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, SOP/Gs, and the organization s health and safety policy. Interpersonal and organizational skills to establish a safety committee with representation from all levels of the organization Serve as a member on the occupational safety and health committee, given the appointment by the Fire Chief or AHJ as the designated health and safety officer so that the requirements of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Section 4.5, are met. Duties of the safety committee, with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, SOP/Gs, the organization s health and safety policy, and NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Section 4.5. Ability to conduct research, develop recommendations, and study and review materials pertaining to occupational safety and health within the fire department Infection Control

196 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 48 of 110 8/29/2013 Assess the fire department s infection control program, given a copy of the department s program, so that the requirements of 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control, are met. 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control. Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise program. Ability to assess the requirements based on 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Function as the fire department infection control officer, if an infection control officer position does not exist in the fire department, given the requirements of 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control, so that the objectives of the infection control program as specified in NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control, are met. 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control; and the roles and responsibilities of an infection control officer. Acquiring and documenting infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to revise the program; ability to assess the requirements based on 29 CFR , Bloodborne Pathogens ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control. Supplemental Information File Name Annex_Adjustments_to_new_Ch4_- _old_ch5.docx NEW_Chapter_4_Health_and_Safety_Officer.docx Description Annex Adjustments for new Ch4 - old Ch5 new Ch4 - old Ch5 Submitter Information Verification

197 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 49 of 110 8/29/2013 Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 11:50:36 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee has rewritten the document and this chapter was renumbered to Chapter 4 because existing Chapter 4 has been moved to Annex E. Changes were extensive, so whole chapter is being shown as new in lieu of legislative mark-up. Related Annex material has been renumbered appropriately. Additional new Annex material is attached, with instructions for deletions and minor editorial changes to other Annex sections. Response Message: Public Comment No. 26-NFPA [Chapter 5] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J.

198 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 50 of 110 8/29/2013 Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

199 These Annex adjustments have been numbered as Ch5 so they can be matched with existing text, but after changes have been incorporated, entire chapter will become Chapter 4. This has been added to provide further clarification for the end user. A (will be A.4.1.2) In cases where a member sustains a serious or fatal injury, the HSO could be viewed as a witness as opposed to an investigator. In such cases, the designated HSO should notify the AHJ to fulfill the investigative requirements of the department. This text has been added to provide for further clarification of the requirement. A (will be A.4.2.4) An operational risk management plan should assist the IC and fire department members in making sound, knowledgeable decisions when declaring the risk mode (going offensive or defensive) and developing specific strategies and accompanying tactics to reach operational objectives, assign human and equipment resources, and note specific safety considerations to mitigate the incident. The committee has added this annex material in order to provide the end user with further clarification and direction. A (will be A.4.5.1) The following examples include but are not limited to areas that should be utilized to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, occupational injuries, and occupational illnesses: (1) Hazard recognition, assessment, control, monitoring, and evaluation (2) Risk management principles and practices (3) Review/evaluation of SOP/Gs (4) Review of accident, occupational injury, and occupational illness data (5) Facility inspections program (i.e., slips, trips, falls, cuts, etc.) (6) Health maintenance and monitoring program (i.e., wellness, fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, musculoskeletal disorder prevention, exposure protection, etc.) (7) Review of department training and education programs The committee has added these 3 new annex items as they believe it provides the end user with further clarification and direction. (will be A.4.9.1, A.4.9.2, A ) A This should include food handling and food storage, with particular attention paid to food preparation and serving surfaces; cookware; service vessels and utensils; and safe hot water temperatures in kitchens, showers, and other sources to prevent scalds. The inspection procedure should also consider blocked hallways, staircases, unlit areas, and so forth, for clothing and other debris that would expose fire

200 fighters and other people present to hazards; and security for the protection of a company leaving an empty firehouse, with special attention given upon return to objects that do not belong there. A A checklist or audit template as identified in Annex F of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, or equivalent, is strongly recommended when conducting these inspections. A This includes the mitigation of health and safety hazards brought about by disruptions due to parades, ball games, visitors to the fire station, street construction, or other events or activities associated with the district or the fire station. From old Chapter 5, delete: A A A A a duplicate version of A was removed. A A The following existing sections received minor editorial changes from other SRs: A A A A A A A.5.9.2

201 Chapter 4 Health and Safety Officer 4.1 General The fire department health and safety officer (HSO) shall meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in Sections 4.2 through * A fire department HSO shall recuse himself/herself from any investigatory process where a conflict of interest exists. 4.2* Risk Management * Develop an organizational risk management plan that addresses the risks specified in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, given injury reports, vehicle incident reports, near-miss or equipment malfunction or failure reports, and other reports as determined by the AHJ, so that risks are identified, categorized, and control measures are implemented and monitored. Standard operating procedures/guidelines (SOP/Gs), regulations and standards as determined by AHJ; fire behavior, building construction, proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment; national and local injury and health data.

202 Ability to identify risks; develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; analyze data; perform cost-benefit analysis * Manage an organizational risk management plan, given an organization, organizational activities, a risk management plan and a communications method for distributing the plan, so that the plan is communicated to the members of the organization, elements of the plan are integrated into the organizational operation, needed modifications are identified, and the modifications are implemented. SOP/Gs, regulations and standards as determined by the AHJ; fire behavior, building construction, proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment, hazards associated with various types of emergency and nonemergency locations; national and local injury and health statistics; and communications methods used by the AHJ. Ability to identify risks, develop goals, objectives, and action plans to manage those risks; perform cost-benefit analysis; compile and analyze data, obtain feedback from personnel, and observe performance and behavior changes; revise plans and communicate the revisions *

203 Implement safety provisions of the organization's risk management plan into training and education programs, given a organizational risk management plan, a training or education program, and organizational goals and objectives, so that the organization's risk management program is incorporated into the training and education programs, records are maintained, and the training and education programs meet the stated operational safety goals and objectives for emergency and nonemergency incidents. AHJ risk management plan; data analysis from AHJ safety and incident reports; local, state, and federal safety programs; organizations with safety programs; outreach sources available from professional organizations for safety development programs; risks associated with administration, facilities, training, vehicle operations (both emergency and nonemergency); proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment; operations at emergency incidents, operations at nonemergency incidents, and other related activities. Ability to educate and integrate health and safety aspects of the risk management program into training and education programs; risk identification, risk evaluation, establishment of priorities for action (frequency and severity), risk control techniques, and risk management monitoring (process and outcome evaluations) * Develop an operational risk management plan given the requirements of Chapter 8 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so

204 that an incident management system (IMS) that meets the requirements of NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety, is established with written SOP applying to all members involved in emergency operations. IMS for the AHJ; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety; Homeland Security Presidential Directives 5 (National Incident Management System) and 8 (National Response Framework); other applicable federal, state and local regulations and applicable NFPA standards. Utilize the IMS at all emergency incidents, drills, and exercises; management of the incident and the safety of all members involved at the scene by the IC; divide the incident into tactical-level management components as incidents escalate in size and Comment [b1]: Does this apply to the HSO? Yes as it is just knowing what the IC is skilled at doing. complexity, assign an ISO to assess the incident scene for hazards or potential hazards; establish the organization of the command staff and general staff to control the position and function of all members operating at the scene and to ensure that safety requirements are satisfied Develop a plan for the treatment and transport of an injured or ill member to a medical or health care facility, given applicable resources, policies and procedures, and SOP/Gs, so that the procedure ensures that all members with life-threatening and nonlife-threatening occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures will receive immediate Comment [b2]: SL: ensure okay here Yes this is ok.

205 emergency medical care and, if necessary, transportation to the most appropriate medical or health care facility. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-lifethreatening occupational injuries, and illnesses; and the technical knowledge necessary to develop and review SOP/Gs and EMS policy and procedures. The ability to determine the level of care needed if a member becomes ill or injured; and develop SOP/Gs for transportation of injured members. 4.3 Laws, Codes, and Standards Establish SOP/Gs for an occupational health and safety program, given an organization, applicable laws, codes, and standards, an established SOP/Gs template, so that the information is in a presentable format for fire department official review and adoption, the procedures and guidelines comply with applicable laws, codes, and standards, and the SOPs/Gs are reviewed and revised, as needed. Applicable health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; standardized format or template for writing SOP/Gs; criteria to determine effectiveness

206 of fire department operations and training practices; and a list of required safety subjects to address, including selection criteria. Writing and critical thinking skills; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; and transcribe applicable material into SOP/Gs * Assess and report the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance with occupational health and safety SOP/Gs, given access to current state/provincial and federal safety and health legislation, codes, regulations, and standards and a thorough knowledge of organizational operations, policies and training, so that accurate information on fire department compliance with the applicable laws, codes, standards, and SOP/Gs is communicated to the AHJ. Applicable laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service, fire department SOP/Gs, and a method for evaluating compliance Writing and critical thinking skills; ability to understand health and safety laws, codes, and standards pertaining to the fire service; and communicate the information. 4.4 Training and Education.

207 4.4.1 Develop and distribute health and safety information for the education of fire department members, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and a means for conveying clear, concise, and correct information to update and train members. SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyze information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction; use various means to communicate information Implement the training and education of fire department members on the organization s health and safety procedures and NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, given NFPA 1500,, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, so that all emergency and nonemergency functions are evaluated, level of compliance is documented and communicated to the appropriate person(s).

208 SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health program. Analyze information from different data sources; interpersonal and organizational interaction; use various means to communicate information Develop a safety procedure for live fire training exercises, given a list of live training evolutions utilized by the AHJ, instruction plans for live fire training exercises, and NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, so that safety procedures for instructors and students are documented, and the requirements of NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, are met. SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; live training evolutions used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses; requirements of NFPA Ability to develop SOP/Gs; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements.

209 4.5 Accident Prevention * Manage a fire department accident prevention program by utilizing engineering controls, administrative policies and procedures, education, protective clothing and protective equipment, given the fire department s risk management plan, accident, occupational injury, and occupational illnesses data, and reports on department functions, so that the program meets the requirements of Section 4.2, the work practices are identified, and recommendations are communicated to the appropriate person(s). A) Requisite Knowledge. Understand the necessary components of a fire department accident prevention program; proper use and performance limitations of protective clothing and protective equipment; procedures for developing recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, occupational injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyze the components necessary to be included in a fire department accident prevention program based on the requirements of Section 4.2. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP/G s.

210 4.5.2* Implement training for safe work practices on emergency and nonemergency operations, given a risk management plan, SOP/Gs, and a training curriculum, so that the training class is delivered and members are given the necessary information to perform their job tasks in accordance with the risk management plan. Procedures for conducting job task analysis based on department SOP, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge necessary to perform various job tasks. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel involved in the training of department members; and understand delivery methods of instructional materials Develop an emergency vehicle safety program, given fire department SOP/Gs, applicable traffic laws, and an emergency vehicle operator manual, so that applicable SOP/Gs are communicated to members.

211 Procedures for driving and operating fire apparatus based on department SOP/Gs, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, applicable traffic laws, and NPFA 1451, Standard on Fire and Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Program. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel involved in the training of department members; and understand delivery methods of instructional materials * Conduct a periodic safety audit, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, training and education programs, SOP/Gs, and an audit template, so that work practices and procedures are conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, codes and standards; and the safety audit report and recommendations are communicated to the appropriate person(s). Work practices and procedures for fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, training, and fire department facilities based on SOP/Gs, NFPA 1500, audit template, and federal, state/provincial, local laws, and codes and standards.

212 Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel involved in the training of department members; document information, utilizing an audit template, and develop reports. 4.6 Accident Investigation, Procedures, and Review Conduct a safety and health investigation, given an incident or planned event involving an occupational injury, illness, exposure, fatality, near miss, or other potentially hazardous condition involving fire department members, fire department vehicles, apparatus, equipment or facilities, SOP/Gs, health and safety policies, so that the facts and the root cause of the incident are correctly identified, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ and health and safety policies are noted, recommendations are made for preventing similar losses in the future, and all information gathered in the investigation is documented, reported, and recorded according to policies established by the AHJ. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; procedures for preserving evidence and documentation; and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation, and federal, state/provincial, and local laws.

213 Analyze information from different data sources; conduct root cause analysis; interact with or interview personnel associated with the incident; complete safety investigation documentation; identify cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future Develop a policy for reporting accident and injury investigations, given an incident or planned event, applicable documents, techniques, SOP/Gs, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that the accident and/or injury is documented, procedures are reviewed, and all local, state/provincial, and federal requirements are met, documentation is completed,and recommendations for revision are made. Procedures for developing and reviewing accident and injury reporting and investigation; SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Analyze information from different data sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; complete safety investigation documentation; identify cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future.

214 4.6.3 Establish procedures for a health and safety component of a post-incident analysis, given an incident or planned event, incident information, data, reports or records, SOP/Gs, necessary technical knowledge, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that risks to personnel are identified and reduced or eliminated at future incidents, and the applicable AHJ SOP/Gs are reviewed and revised as needed. Knowledge of applicable hazards related to the incident, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management, SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Recognize hazards at an emergency scene; determine methods for correcting health and safety hazards; analyze information from different data sources; interact with or interview personnel; write SOP/Gs * Comment [k3]: Move annex from 5.9.2

215 Coordinate the development of a corrective action plan, given a team, a list of recommendations arising from the investigation of occupational accidents, injuries, deaths, illnesses, exposures, observation of incident scene activities, and departmental policies and procedures, so that root causes are determined, the plan is documented, and controls are implemented according to departmental policies and procedures. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulations; SOPs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; life-threatening and non-life-threatening occupational injuries and illnesses; procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety and health investigation; procedures for preserving evidence and documentation; and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident(s) under investigation. Analyze information from different data sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; complete safety investigation documentation; identify cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future. 4.7 Records Management and Data Analysis *

216 Manage the collection and analysis of data related to accidents, occupational deaths, injuries, illnesses, and exposures to infectious agents and communicable diseases, Comment [b4]: SL: There is no corresponding A Comment [b5]: SL: exposures aren t qualified elsewhere okay here? given incident-related data, a data collection and storage system, the requirements of Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the data summarizes fire department experience in different categories, comparisons can be made with other fire departments, national trends, and other occupations and industries, and the information can be accessed for future reference and use. Procedures for tabulating and compiling accident and injury data, including statistical applications, national statistical and investigative reports, NFPA 1500, SOP/Gs, and health and safety policies used by the AHJ. Basic statistical analysis in spreadsheets or other appropriate software; identify cause(s) and trends in injury, death, or property damage; and determine corrections to prevent similar losses in the future Verify records are maintained regarding the periodic inspection and service testing of fire apparatus and equipment, inspection and service testing of protective clothing and protective equipment, and fire department facilities, given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, inspection and service testing

217 records for fire apparatus, equipment, protective clothing and protective equipment, so that records are secure, accessible, and in a format that can be easily analyzed. Procedures for management of records, NFPA 1500, all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Records management and organization Maintain records of corrective actions taken to mitigate health and safety hazards or unsafe practices, given evidence of corrective actions implemented, so that records of corrective actions are accessible and in a format that is appropriate for analysis. Procedures for management of records. Records management and organization.

218 4.7.4 Develop a report on fire department accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and exposures, given the accident and injury data and necessary equipment, so that the report, which may include recommendations, is communicated to the appropriate person(s). Procedures for developing reports and recommendations based on fire department audits, incident reports, surveys, accident reports, injury reports, inspection reports, and other applicable department information. Analyze information from different sources; interact with or interview personnel associated with fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, fire department facilities, and SOP; basic statistical analysis in spreadsheets or other appropriate software; identify cause(s) and trends in injury, death, or property damage; and develop recommendations to prevent similar losses in the future. 4.8 Apparatus and Equipment

219 Recommend safety-related specifications for fire apparatus and fire equipment, given new or existing fire apparatus and fire equipment specifications, information on new fire apparatus and fire equipment technology, and risks identified in the risk management plan, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, and federal, state/provincial, local laws, and NFPA standards are complied with, and the specifications are documented. Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire apparatus specifications; new fire apparatus and fire equipment technology, and current fire apparatus specification procedures. Ability to develop safety-related fire apparatus and equipment specifications; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire apparatus and equipment specifications Recommend safety-related specifications for protective clothing and protective equipment, given new or existing protective clothing and protective equipment specifications, new protective clothing and protective equipment technology, and risks identified in the risk management plan, so that the specifications meet the fire department needs identified in the risk management plan, federal, state/provincial, local laws, and NFPA standards are complied with, and the specifications are documented.

220 Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to fire equipment specifications; current protective clothing and protective equipment specification procedures; current state of technology in the appropriate areas of protective clothing and protective equipment; procedures, training, equipment, and safety precautions for use of protective clothing and protective equipment; the organization s risk management plan. Ability to develop safety-related protective clothing and equipment specifications; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws related to protective clothing and protective equipment Verify performance testing of fire apparatus and fire equipment is being conducted, given performance testing requirements, applicable provisions of Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that a determination can be made for the suitability of continued service.

221 Chapter 6 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to performance testing of apparatus and equipment; current apparatus and equipment service testing procedures and results. Ability to verify service testing of apparatus and equipment; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws Verify the development of an annual evaluation plan for the organization s in-service fire and emergency vehicles given the organization s emergency vehicles and current NFPA minimum vehicle safety standards, so that a plan to retire, refurbish, or replace them based on the requirements in NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, is developed and implemented. NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In- Service Automotive Fire Apparatus; NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus; NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles; NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing, NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances.

222 Ability to identify safety-related features on fire and emergency vehicles and verify whether they are in compliance with NFPA standards Verify the development of an annual evaluation plan for the organization s in-service fire and emergency vehicles, given the organization s emergency vehicles and current NFPA minimum vehicle safety standards, so that a plan to retire, refurbish, or replace them based on the recommendations in Annex D of NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1911 is developed and implemented. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus; NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus; NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus; NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles; NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing; NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances. Ability to identify safety-related features on fire and emergency vehicles and verify whether they are in compliance with NFPA standards.

223 4.8.6 Verify the development, implementation, and maintenance of a protective clothing and protective equipment program that provides for the selection, care, maintenance, storage, and periodic inspection and evaluation of all protective clothing and equipment; given NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, protective clothing and protective equipment, care, storage, and maintenance resources, SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, so that a determination can be made for the suitability of continued service. (A) Chapter 7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and federal, state/provincial, and local laws that relate to protective clothing and equipment programs. Ability to develop a protective clothing and protective equipment program; determine compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws. 4.9 Facility Inspection * Develop a health and safety facility inspection SOP/G, process, and checklist for a fire department facility, given the requirements of Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and available resources, so

224 that the appropriate inspection procedures are developed, and safety and health hazards are noted in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. Develop SOP/Gs and procedures; acquire resources to initiate and coordinate a facility inspection; use resources for determining code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements; and understand and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards * Conduct a health and safety inspection for a fire department facility, given the requirements of Chapter 9 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, a facility that requires an inspection, and available resources, so that the appropriate inspection procedures are selected and implemented in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, the inspection is conducted safely, all the required reports are completed; and ensure the violations are corrected.

225 Chapter 9,of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, federal, state/provincial, and local laws; current facility inspection procedures; resources for conducting a facility inspection; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for conducting facility inspections. Use resources to determine code compliance; complete reporting and documentation requirements; and understand and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards Health Maintenance Analyze the fire department health maintenance program, given a fire department health maintenance program and the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program includes medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a fire department physician, and fitness for duty evaluations; and recommendations are made to correct any noted deficiencies. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department health maintenance program; fire department health maintenance program;

226 medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a fire department health maintenance program; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for the fire department health maintenance program. Analyze and incorporate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with health and wellness Coordinate the fire department health maintenance program, given a fire department health maintenance program and the medical and physical requirements of Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, so that the program includes medical, physical performance, and health and fitness requirements, as well as a health database, infectious control procedures, a fire department physician, and fitness for duty evaluations; and recommendations are made to correct any noted deficiencies. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department health maintenance program; fire department health maintenance program; medical surveillance, wellness programs, physical fitness, nutrition, and injury and

227 illness rehabilitation programs; resources for conducting a fire department health maintenance program; procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for the fire department health maintenance program. Analyze and incorporate information from health maintenance programs; interact with or interview personnel associated with health and wellness Liaison Communicate recommendations from the fire department occupational health and safety committee to the appropriate person(s), given SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ, a fire department occupational health and safety committee, and committee recommendations, so that all recommendations are documented and forwarded to the appropriate person(s). SOP/Gs and health and safety policies used by the AHJ; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; AHJ codes, standards, and regulations that relate to the fire department occupational safety and health committee. Evaluate recommendations and communicate them in a manner such that recommendations and objectives are met.

228 Provide information and assistance to personnel for surveying their districts regarding potential health and safety hazards, given a scenario, the fire department s risk management plan, and SOP/Gs, so that they will be able to identify and report health and safety hazards that could have adverse effects on fire department operations. Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge necessary to perform various job tasks. Ability to evaluate and prioritize hazards, utilize critical thinking to analyze the hazard, select the most appropriate control measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing fire fighter safety Develop recommendations for changes in equipment, procedures, and methods based on results of evaluations, given recommendations from the fire department occupational safety and health committee, safety audits, an analysis of injury statistics or other reliable sources of hazardous conditions or injury data, so that the recommendations for

229 equipment, procedures and methods can be accepted and approved in accordance with the AHJ. Hazard recognition, assessment, controls, and evaluation, health and safety recommendations; use of safety audits; injury statistics. Analyze and interpret injury statistics, interpersonal skills; and report writing Verify medical advice and treatment are available to members of the fire department, given a fire department physician, fire department members, understanding of occupational medicine for the fire service and the IAFF/IAFC Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative, so that members receive the necessary information to maximize their health, wellness, and safety. Medical requirements for members as specified in NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, and IAFC/IAFF Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative; health hazards associated with fire fighting; and current occupational health, wellness, and safety practices.

230 Organizational skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills * Provide information and assistance regarding risks that may impact operations, given a scenario, the fire department s risk management plan, SOP/Gs, so that members can perform their job tasks in a safe and effective manner. Procedures for conducting job tasks based on department SOP/Gs, the department s risk management plan, health and safety policies used by the AHJ, and the technical knowledge necessary to perform various job tasks. Ability to evaluate and prioritize hazards, utilize critical thinking to analyze the hazard, select the most appropriate control measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing fire fighter safety Infection Control, Assess the fire department s infection control program, given a copy of the department s program, incident reports, and access to infection control equipment and facilities, so that the requirements of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: the Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, are met.

231 SOP/Gs, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: the Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA (B) Requisite Skill. Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to Comment [b6]: SL: Know and be able to document? revise program; assess the requirements based on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: the Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA Function as the fire department infection control officer, if an infection control officer position does not exist in the fire department, given an infection control scenario, so that the objectives of the infection control program as specified in the requirements of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793) and Part G: the Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens ; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, are met.

232 The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793); Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines; 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens ; and NFPA 1581; and roles and responsibilities of an infection control officer. (B) Requisite Skill. Acquire and document infection control procedures; coordination skills necessary to Comment [b7]: SL Know and be able to? revise program; assess the requirements based on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793), Part G: The Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines, 29 CFR , Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and NFPA 1581; integrate the occupational health and safety aspects of the risk management program into infection control training and education programs, and educate members.

233 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 51 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 58-NFPA [ Chapter 6 ] Chapter 5 Functions of the Incident Safety Officer 5.1 Scope General The fire department incident safety officer (ISO) shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer Level I specified in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, and the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in Sections 5.2 through * A fire department ISO shall recuse himself/herself from any investigatory process where a conflict of interest exists. 5.2 Purpose. General Requirements The purpose of this chapter shall be to specify minimum job performance requirements for personnel performing the role of fire department incident safety officer (ISO). Perform the role of ISO within an incident command system (ICS) at an incident or planned event, given an incident or planned event, an ICS structure, a command post, a briefing from an incident commander (IC) or outgoing ISO, SOP related to health and safety, an incident action plan (IAP), applicable protective clothing and protective equipment, and communications and information recording equipment, so that the assignment is received and understood; situational information about the incident or planned event is received; incident priorities, goals, and objectives are transferred; action is taken to mitigate any immediate life safety threats; and applicable communication means are employed. Understand accepted safety and health principles, including issues such as the hierarchy of controls, specific technical or regulatory areas pertinent to the response, and the accepted management principles needed to promote safety in the response environment. [ 1026 :5.2.1 (A)] Prioritizing tasks, making decisions in an environment with a large number of unknowns, evaluating resource needs, recognizing the need for supplemental technical knowledge, and taking action in a proactive manner to ensure responder safety and health. [ 1026 : 5.2.1(B)] 5.2.2* Monitor the IAP, conditions, activities, and operations, given an incident or planned event, an IAP, and risk management assessment criteria, so that activities and operations that involve an unacceptable level of risk can be altered, terminated, or suspended to protect members health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of incident hazards, applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards, the incident management system (IMS), recognized safety practices, risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs

234 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 52 of 110 8/29/2013 Ability to apply knowledge of fire behavior and fire dynamics, building construction, department SOP/Gs, training materials, and applicable safety practices in a risk management assessment to determine the most appropriate actions to minimize health and safety risks Manage the transfer of ISO duties, given an incident or planned event, an established command structure and ISO, an IAP, an incident safety plan, a current situation status, incident resources, a command post, incident documentation, and communications equipment, so that incident information is exchanged, reports and plans for the subsequent operational period are completed, continuity of authority and situational awareness are maintained, changes in incident or planned event complexity are accounted for, the new ISO is briefed on the incident or planned event, and the new ISO is identified. AHJ's procedures for transfer of duty; information sources; resource accountability and tracking process; use of IMS forms; the role and duties of an ISO within an IMS; organizational policies and procedures for safety; accountability protocols; resource types and deployment methods; documentation methods and requirements; availability, capabilities, and limitations of responders and other resources; communication problems and needs; communications requirements; operational periods for ISO functions; and types of tasks and assignment responsibilities. Conducting a transfer briefing meeting; acquiring and documenting information and orders from the IC; using reference materials; evaluating incident information; managing communications; completing required ICS and health and safety forms; recognizing the need to expand and/or transfer the safety function in the ICS structure; reviewing, understanding, and conducting a transfer of duty briefing, including the completion of the transfer documents; and communicating in a manner such that information is transferred and objectives are met. [ 1026 : (B)] Stop, alter, or suspend operations based on imminent threats posed to fire fighter safety, given an incident or planned event that contains threats to fire fighter safety, an incident management structure, risk management criteria, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the hazard is identified, notice to suspend operations is communicated, action is taken to protect fire fighter safety, and this information is communicated to the IC. Knowledge of what constitutes imminent hazards at an incident or planned event that could impact fire fighter safety, IMS, radio protocols and transmission procedures, fire behavior/dynamics, hazardous energy, reading smoke, building construction, and departmental SOP/Gs and training materials. Ability to evaluate hazards; determine the relative degree of risk to members and whether they pose an imminent threat to fire fighter safety; use of department radios and communication abilities Monitor and determine the incident scene conditions, given an incident or planned event, so that the ISO can report to the IC on the status of hazards and risks to members.

235 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 53 of 110 8/29/2013 Knowledge of what constitutes hazards at an emergency incident, the IMS, radio protocols and transmission procedures, incident hazards, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to evaluate hazards, determine the relative degree of risk to members, prioritize the risks, and communicate this information to the IC Monitor the accountability system, given an incident or planned event, an IMS, personal identification devices, radios, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that it can be determined that the accountability system is being utilized as designed, all relevant positions and functions are implemented, and any noted deficiencies are communicated to the IC. Knowledge of incident management system, department accountability system positions and protocols, radio protocols and transmission procedures, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize inadequacies in the use of the accountability system * Determine hazardous incident conditions and advise the IC to establish or modify control zones, given an incident, so that the incident control zones are communicated to members and entry into the hazardous area is controlled. Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous conditions, operations, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, control zones protocols, and the IMS. Ability to evaluate the effect of proximity for incident hazards so that risk to members will be limited to emergency responders assigned tasks to mitigate the incident Identify motor vehicle incident scene hazards, given an apparatus and temporary traffic control devices, an incident or planned event, so that actions to mitigate the hazards as described in Section 8.7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, are taken to protect member safety. Knowledge of hazards associated with vehicle incidents and apparatus placement, the IMS, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, state/provincial and local traffic regulations, risk management principles and criteria, and applicable safety principles and practices. Ability to apply knowledge of hazards and regulations to an incident within a risk management framework to protect member safety Monitor radio transmissions; given an incident or planned event with radio transmissions, so that communication barriers are identified and the possibility for missed, unclear, or incomplete communications is corrected. Knowledge of radio protocols and transmission procedures, the IMS, emergency incident hazards, and departmental SOP/Gs

236 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 54 of 110 8/29/2013 Ability to recognize missed, unclear, or incomplete communications * Identify the incident strategic requirements (e.g., fire, technical rescue, hazmat), the corresponding hazards, the size, complexity and anticipated duration of the incident, including the associated risks, given an incident or planned event, an IMS, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the ISO can determine the need for assistant ISOs and/or technical specialists and make the recommendations to the IC. Comprehensive knowledge of incident hazards; applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards; the IMS; recognized safety practices; risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize the types of hazards that might require additional ISOs or technical specialists, and applicable safety practices Determine the hazards associated with the designation of a landing zone and interface with helicopters, given an incident or planned event that requires the use of a helicopter and landing zone, so that the IC can be informed of special requirements and the landing can be executed in a safe manner. Helicopter and landing zone requirements; hazards associated with helicopters and landing zones; safety issues associated with landing zones; and the IMS. Ability to recognize landing zone locations and hazards * Notify the IC of the need for intervention resulting from an occupational exposure to atypical stressful events, given an incident or planned event and an awareness of incidents that can cause incident stress, so that members psychological health and safety can be protected. Knowledge of incidents that can lead to occupational exposure to atypical stress, the signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress, the difference between debriefing and defusing, and support teams and other resources to provide assistance. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress; an accepting and empathetic demeanor; and good communication skills * Determine hazardous energy sources that can affect responder health and safety, given an incident or planned event, an active IAP with assigned responders, and an opportunity to perform environmental and operational reconnaissance, so that risks to personnel are identified, reduced, or eliminated; hazard information is relayed to IC staff and ancillary agencies responsible for the hazardous energy source; appropriate zones are established and marked; and personnel operating at the scene are briefed on the hazardous energy control zone.

237 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 55 of 110 8/29/2013 Common component assemblies for hazardous energy sources, including but not limited to gas, electrical, water, and pressure vessels; hazardous properties of common utility gases; common electrical distribution grid components and arrangements; and control zone marking schemes as defined by of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; prioritizing to address hazards on a most critical first basis; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio, and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for IC action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes Monitor conditions, including weather, fire fighter activities, and work cycle durations, given an incident or planned event, so that the need for rehabilitation can be determined, communicated to the IC, and implemented to ensure fire fighter health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of heat and cold assessment criteria, rehabilitation strategies, including NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises, SOP/Gs and training materials; available resources that can be used for rehabilitation, signs and symptoms of cardiac stress, and heat and cold stress. Ability to recognize signs of cardiac, heat, and cold stress; set up a rehab area and ensure that members use it as designed It shall not be the intent of this chapter to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these requirements. 5.3 General The job performance requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety * It shall not be required that the job performance requirements be mastered in the order they appear The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the job performance requirements of this standard * Performance of each requirement of this chapter shall be evaluated by individuals approved by the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.3] 5.3.4* The AHJ shall establish a specific qualification process that identifies the steps to prepare a candidate for qualification at the level the candidate will be expected to perform under the auspices of that jurisdiction and to prepare the candidate in a manner consistent and compatible with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). [ 1026 :1.3.4]

238 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 56 of 110 8/29/ Prior to being certified as fire department incident safety officer, the candidate shall meet the general knowledge and skill requirements and the job performance requirements of this chapter necessary to function safely at the kind and type(s) of incident or planned event at which the candidate would operate * The job performance requirements in this chapter are consistent with the Safety Officer Core Competencies published as part of the NIMS Wherever in this chapter the terms rules, regulations, procedures, supplies, apparatus, and equipment are referred to, it is implied that they are those of the AHJ. [ 1026 :1.3.7] 5.3 General JPRs of the Incident Safety Officer Perform safety officer (SO) duties as prescribed in NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, functions during fire suppression activities * Monitor the incident action plan, conditions, activities, and operations, given an actual or simulated incident, an incident action plan, and risk management assessment criteria, so that activities and operations that involve an unacceptable level of risk can be altered, terminated, or suspended to protect members health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of emergency incident hazards, applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards, the incident management system, recognized safety practices, risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs. Ability to apply knowledge of fire behavior and fire dynamics, building construction, department SOP/Gs, training materials, and applicable safety practices in a risk management assessment to determine the most appropriate actions to minimize health and safety risks Exercise the authority to stop, alter, or suspend activities that are judged by the ISO as posing an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, given an emergency incident or scenario that contains potentially imminent threats to fire fighter safety, an incident management structure, risk management criteria, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that fire fighter safety is protected.

239 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 57 of 110 8/29/2013 Knowledge of what constitutes imminent hazards at an emergency incident that could impact fire fighter safety, incident management system, radio protocols and transmission procedures, fire behavior/dynamics, hazardous energy hazards, reading smoke, building construction, and departmental SOP/Gs and training materials. Ability to evaluate hazards, determine their relative degree of risk to members and if they pose an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, use of department radios and communication abilities Inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at the emergency scene, given an emergency incident or scenario with potentially imminent hazards, the IMS structure, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the IC can use this information to revise and coordinate tactical operations, protect, fire fighter safety, and diminish the potential for injury. Knowledge of incident management system, radio protocols and transmission procedures, fire behavior/dynamics, hazardous energy hazards, reading smoke, building construction, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to locate the IC and communicate the specific actions taken; the reasons for those actions, including potential hazards and degree of risk; and any reasonable alternative strategies or solutions that are consistent with the IAP but would not jeopardize member safety Monitor and evaluate the incident scene, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, so that the ISO can report to the incident commander on the status of conditions, hazards, and risks to members. Knowledge of what constitutes hazards at an emergency incident, incident management system, radio protocols and transmission procedures, emergency incident hazards and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to evaluate hazards, determine their relative degree of risk to members, prioritize those risks, and communicate this information to the incident commander Monitor the accountability system, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, an IMS system, personal identification devices, radios, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that it can be determined that the accountability system is being utilized as designed, all relevant positions and functions are implemented, and any noted deficiencies are communicated to the IC. Knowledge of incident management system, the department accountability system positions and protocols, radio protocols and transmission procedures, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize inadequacies in the use of the accountability system *

240 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 58 of 110 8/29/2013 Evaluate emergency incident hazardous conditions and recommend the establishment of control zones and no-entry zones to the incident commander, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, so that entry into hazardous areas is controlled and that these control zones are communicated to members. Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous conditions, emergency operations, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, departmental control zones protocols, and the incident management system. Ability to evaluate the effect of proximity for incident hazards so that risk to members will be limited to emergency responders assigned tasks to mitigate the incident Evaluate motor vehicle incident scene traffic and apparatus placement hazards, given an actual or simulated emergency incident, so that appropriate actions to mitigate these hazards as described in Section 8.7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, are taken to protect member safety. Knowledge of hazards associated with vehicle incidents and apparatus placement, incident management system, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, state, provincial and local traffic regulations, risk management principles and criteria, applicable safety principles and practices. Ability to apply knowledge of hazards and regulations to an emergency incident within a risk management framework to protect member s safety Monitor radio transmissions; given an actual or simulated emergency incident that includes live or recorded radio transmissions; so that transmission barriers are identified and the potential for missed, unclear, or incomplete communications are corrected. Knowledge of radio protocols and transmission procedures, the incident management system, emergency incident hazards and departmental SOP/Gs Ability to recognize missed, unclear or incomplete communications * Evaluate the incident strategic requirements (fire, technical rescue, HazMat etc.) their corresponding hazards, the size, complexity and anticipated duration of the incident including their associated risks; given an emergency incident or scenario, IMS, applicable SOP/Gs; so that the ISO can evaluate the need for assistant incident safety officers and/or technical specialists and make these recommendations to the incident commander. Comprehensive knowledge of emergency incident hazards; applicable legislation; regulations; codes and standards; the incident management system; recognized safety practices; risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize the types of hazards that might require additional ISOs or technical specialists, and applicable safety practices.

241 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 59 of 110 8/29/ Survey and evaluate the hazards associated with the designation of a landing zone and interface with helicopters, given an actual or simulated emergency incident that might require the use of a helicopter and landing zone, so that the incident commander can be informed of special requirements and the landing can be executed in a safe manner. Helicopter and landing zone requirements, hazards associated with helicopters and landing zones, safety issues associated with landing zones, and the incident management system. Ability to recognize potential landing zone locations and hazards Notify the incident commander of the potential need for intervention resulting from an occupational exposure to atypical stressful events incident stress, given an actual or simulated emergency incident and an awareness of potential incidents that can cause critical incident stress, so that members psychological health and safety can be protected. Knowledge of incidents that can lead to occupational exposure to atypical stress, the signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress, the difference between debriefing and defusing, and support teams and other resources to provide assistance. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress, an accepting and empathetic demeanor, and good communication skills * Assess hazardous energy sources that can affect responder health and safety, given an actual or simulated incident scene, an active IAP with assigned responders, and an opportunity to perform environmental and operational reconnaissance, so that risks to personnel are identified, reduced, or eliminated; hazard information is relayed to Incident Command staff and ancillary agencies responsible for the hazardous energy source; appropriate zones are established and marked; and personnel operating at the scene are briefed on the hazardous energy control zone. Common component assemblies for hazardous energy sources, including but not limited to gas, electrical, water, and pressure vessels; hazardous properties of common utility gases; common electrical distribution grid components and arrangements; and control zone marking schemes as defined by NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; prioritizing to address hazards on a most critical first basis; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio; and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for Incident Command action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes

242 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 60 of 110 8/29/2013 Monitor conditions including weather (temperature and humidity); fire fighter activities; and work cycle durations, given an actual or simulated incident;, so that the need for rehabilitation can be determined, communicated to the IC, and implemented to ensure fire fighter s health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of heat and cold assessment criteria,; rehabilitation strategies, including NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises, SOP/Gs and training materials,; available resources that can be used for rehabilitation,; signs and symptoms of cardiac stress, and heat and cold stress. Ability to recognize signs of cardiac, heat, and cold stress; ability to set up a rehab area and ensure that members used it as designed. 5.3 Fire Suppression Operations In addition to the requirements of this section, perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * Evaluate incident environmental and operational factors and determine the need to assign rapid intervention teams and increase RIC capability, given an incident or planned event that includes one or more IDLH elements, an IAP, responders engaged in tactical operations, and a pre-assigned rapid intervention team, so that judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of RIC in accordance with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System ; RIC capabilities are increased congruent to the environment and operational exposure present; and the AHJ s incident standard operating guidelines and SOP/Gs are followed. Determine incident environmental and operational factors and confirm the establishment of rapid intervention crew (RIC) and evaluate the need to increase RIC capability, given an incident or planned event that includes one or more immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) elements, responders engaged in tactical operations, a pre-assigned RIC, and an IAP, so that a recommendation is offered to the IC. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, RIC criteria for NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program ; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System ; NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments ; NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments ; AHJ SOP/Gs; and directives for RIC establishment and use. RIC deployment requirements; AHJ SOP/Gs; and directives for RIC establishment and use.

243 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 61 of 110 8/29/2013 Interpret applicable regulations, guidelines, procedures, and consensus standards for implementation at actual incidents; audit ing conditions to ensure policies are being followed; and formulat ing e recommendations for Incident Command incident command action. (C)* Communicate fire behavior, building access/egress issues, collapse, and hazardous energy issues to established rapid intervention teams, given an actual or simulated fire suppression incident, so that RIC team leaders are aware of the observations and concerns of the SO. Structural/compartmentalized fire behavior, building construction features and associated hazards, and hazardous energy properties and components. Ability to interpret fire suppression hazards and operations and communicate those through face-to-face and radio methods * Communicate fire behavior, building access/egress issues, collapse, and hazardous energy issues to established RICs, given an incident or planned event, so that RIC team leaders are aware of the observations and concerns of the ISO. Structural/compartmentalized fire behavior, building construction features and associated hazards, and hazardous energy properties and components. Ability to interpret fire suppression hazards and operations and communicate through face-to-face and radio methods * Identify and analyze estimate building/structural collapse potential hazards, given a building fire scenario incident, a building collapse scenario incident, reconnaissance opportunity, and established AHJ pre-incident building plan information, so that the identified collapse potential hazard can be communicated to the incident commander IC and tactical-level management units; judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s); personnel are removed from collapse zone dangers; and appropriate adjustments are made to the IAP by the IC to improve member safety. Building construction classifications and associated hazards; structural fire collapse indicators; building fire spread potential ; fire effects on building materials, loads, and forces; structural conditions that warrant halting stopping, altering, or suspending incident or planned event operations; procedures for halting managing unsafe acts or operations and procedures for notifying command of halted stopped, altered, or suspended operations; methods for determining collapse zone distances; and AHJ pre-incident target building hazards. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; applying AHJ building fire preplan systems at actual incidents; interpreting collapse hazards; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio, and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for I i ncident C c ommand action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes.

244 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 62 of 110 8/29/ * Determine flashover and hostile fire event potential at building fires, given visible exterior smoke and fire conditions an incident, so that risks are identified and information can be communicated to the incident commander and tactical-level management units, and adjustments are made to the IAP strategy and tactics to improve safety. Compartmentalized fire behavior theory, flashover and other hostile fire event incident indicators (backdraft, smoke explosion, and rapid fire spread), ventilation flow path, fire-load (fuel) characteristics, effects of fire - fighting efforts on fire behavior. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; reading smoke (volume, flow velocity, density, and color); and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods. (C)* Determine fire growth and blow-up potential, given wildland and cultivated vegetation fires, so that information can be communicated to the incident commander and tactical-level management components and adjustments made to the IAP to improve member safety. Wildland and vegetation fire behavior and wildland fire phenomena such as blowups and flaring. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; interpreting fuel, topography, flame length, and weather effects on wildland and vegetation fires; and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods * Determine fire growth and blow up, given wildland and cultivated vegetation fires, so that information can be communicated to the IC and tactical-level management components, and adjustments made to the IAP to improve member safety. Wildland and vegetation fire behavior and wildland fire phenomena such as blow ups and flaring. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; interpreting fuel, topography, flame length, and weather effects on wildland and vegetation fires; and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods Evaluate Determine the suitability of building entry and egress options at building fires, given various building fire scenarios incidents, so that entry and egress options are optimized through communication with the IC and tactical-level management components. Building construction access and egress challenges; AHJ building pre-fire systems; fire - fighting equipment capabilities, and AHJ fire - fighting resource capabilities.

245 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 63 of 110 8/29/2013 Critical identification, analysis and judgment abilities; and c C ommunicating access and egress concerns through face-to-face and radio methods. 5.4 Technical Rescue Operations In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1 requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * Classify technical rescue operations and determine the need for a techniciantrained ISO or Assistant Safety Officer, given a hazardous materials incident or drill, so that the IC can allocate resources that fulfill the SO role in accordance with CFR ; NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications ; and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations. Determine the need for a rescue technician--trained ISO or assistant ISO, given a technical rescue incident, CFR ; NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations, so that the IC can appoint an assistant ISO or a technical rescuer. Technical rescue incident types as defined in NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations. Identifying technical rescue incident resource needs and forecasting stabilization strategies Develop Prepare a safety plan that identifies corrective or preventive actions, given a technical rescue incident or drill scenario, an IAP that includes situation and resource status information, an incident safety analysis form (ICS form 215A or its equivalent), weather condition information, special technical data (such as Safety Data Sheets safety data sheets and topographical information, blueprints, and building drawings), and predetermined incident information, so that safety data are obtained, an incident safety plan is developed with coordinating documentation, elements of the plan are incorporated in the IAP, changes in incident safety conditions are noted and reported, judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s) and exclusion zone(s), safety and appropriate PPE elements are met, and assistant safety officers ISOs are appointed as necessary. Risk management principles; technical rescue operations strategies and tactics; hazard mitigation and countermeasure strategies; NIMS IAP and planning processes; NIMS documentation system; NFPA1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents ; 29 CFR ; and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations.

246 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 64 of 110 8/29/2013 Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; communicating safety issues within the command structure; and reading/editing technical documentation * Prepare Deliver a safety briefing for a technical rescue incident response members, given a technical rescue incident or scenario, so that critical information such as expected hazards, PPE requirements, established zones, emergency procedures, air monitoring, medical surveillance, and chain-ofcommand elements are communicated. OSHA 29 CFR requirements for a site safety and health plan; NIMS forms and ICS processing criteria; general technical rescue operations safety strategies; and AHJ technical rescue SOP/Gs. Ability to communicate critical messages in written and oral formats. 5.5 Hazardous Materials Operations In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * Classify hazardous materials operations and determine the need for a techniciantrained ISO or Assistant Safety Officer, given a hazardous materials incident or drill, so that the IC can allocate resources that fulfill the SO role in accordance with CFR ; NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents ; and AHJ SOP/Gs. Determine the need for a hazardous materials technician-trained ISO or assistant ISO, given a hazardous materials incident, 29 CFR ; NFPA 472, Standard for Competency for Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents ; and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations, so that the IC can appoint an assistant ISO or a hazardous materials technician. Hazardous materials incident types as defined in NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous MaterialsIncidents Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Identifying hazardous materials incident resource needs and needed; forecasting stabilization strategies

247 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 65 of 110 8/29/2013 Develop Prepare a safety plan that identifies corrective or preventive actions, given a hazmat incident or drill scenario, IAP that includes situation and resource status information, an incident safety analysis form (ICS form 215A or its equivalent), weather condition information, special technical data (such as Material Safety Data Sheets safety data sheets and topographical information, blueprints, and building drawings), and predetermined incident information, so that safety data are obtained, an incident safety plan is developed with coordinating documentation, elements of the plan are incorporated in the IAP, changes in incident safety conditions are noted and reported, judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s) and exclusion zone(s), safety and PPE elements of 29 CFR are met, and assistant safety officers ISOs are appointed as necessary. Risk management principles; hazardous materials operations strategies and tactics; hazard mitigation and countermeasure strategies; NIMS IAP and planning processes; NIMS documentation system; and AHJ SOPs/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; communicating safety issues within the command structure; and reading/editing technical documentation * Prepare Deliver a safety briefing for hazardous materials incident response members, given a hazmat incident or scenario, so that critical information such as expected hazards, PPE requirements, established zones, decon tamination procedures, emergency procedures, air monitoring, medical surveillance, and chain-of-command elements are communicated. OSHA 29 CFR requirements for a site safety and health plan; NIMS forms and ICS processing criteria; general hazmat operations safety strategies; and AHJ hazmat SOPs/Gs. Ability to communicate critical messages in written and oral formats * Develop a control zone schematic, inclusive of no-entry zones, hot zones, hazard reduction zone, support zones, and travel pathways, given a hazmat incident or scenario, so that responders can arrange cones and marking tape in accordance with the developed schematic. Identify that hazardous materials incident control zones have been established and communicated to personnel on the scene, given a hazardous materials incident and SOP/Gs, so that responders can identify marked control zones, which must be inclusive of no-entry zones, hot zones, hazard reduction zones, support zones, and corridors Common zoning strategies for hazardous materials operations, methods of marking zones, and AHJ SOP/Gs for zone communication, ; NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and other applicable NFPA documents. Ability to adapt zoning strategies to individual incident challenges such as topography, weather, and resource variants. 5.6 Accident Investigations and Review

248 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 66 of 110 8/29/2013 In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA, Standard For Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements. Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * Initiate Conduct a safety and health investigative process, given an accident, incident, planned event, or near miss given an incident or planned event, using applicable documents and techniques, so that the chain of evidence is started and maintained, critical incident data elements are collected, potential witnesses are identified, applicable SOP/Gs are identified for review, and gathered information is documented and prepared for the HSO or investigative continuance as established by the AHJ s policies and SOP/Gs. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety investigation, SOP/Gs and health and safety investigative policies used by the AHJ; procedures for preserving evidence and documentation; and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation. Analyzing information from different data sources; identifying equipment and materials that might be considered evidence; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar future losses in the future * Recognize severe injuries, accidents, mishaps, and other potentially harmful events, given an incident or planned event, department SOP/Gs, so that a determination can be made to disqualify the SO from the investigative responsibility if a potential conflict exists. SOP/Gs and health and safety investigative policies used by the AHJ; local, regional, and national notifications required for LODDs, risk-sharing, and/or worker s compensation reporting criteria; historical perspective of firefighter exposures and related chronic health issues. Classifying the severity of injuries from a recovery and cost view, interacting with personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; compiling personal observations and actions and documenting them in a chronological manner. 5.7 Post-Incident Analysis (PIA) In addition to the requirements of this section, the Fire Department Safety Officer shall perform the requirements as prescribed in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, requirements.

249 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 67 of 110 8/29/2013 Ability to identify, analyze, and apply applicable NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Section 6.1, general performance functions * Prepare a written post-incident analysis (PIA) from the I SO perspective, given a witnessed incident or planned event witnessed incident, exercise, or planned event, so that safety and health issues, best safety practices, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and recommendations for future events are documented. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; PIA reporting criteria; and AHJ SOP/Gs for PIAs. Transferring incident observations into field notes and documenting field notes into a formal PIA structure * Communicate Report observations, concerns, and recommendations, given a witnessed incident or planned event and PIA group setting, so that that safety and health issues, best safety practices, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and recommendations for future events are voiced in a positive manner communicated to the AHJ. Group dynamics in problem solving. Active listening skills, ; and composing and relaying constructive information in a group setting. Supplemental Information File Name Des Refle NEW_Chapter_5_Incident_Safety_Officer_Final_G _2_KH docx edito chan Annex_Adjustments_to_new_Ch5_-_old_Ch6.docx Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 11:44:31 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Anne Adju for n -old

250 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 68 of 110 8/29/2013 Committee Statement: The committee has reorganized the document by rewriting the existing chapter 6 and renumbering it as chapter 5. Related Annex material has been renumbered to reflect this change. Response Message: Public Comment No. 5-NFPA [New Section after 6.3.1] Public Comment No. 6-NFPA [Section No ] Public Comment No. 7-NFPA [New Section after 6.4.2] Public Comment No. 8-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Comment No. 9-NFPA [Section No (A)] Public Comment No. 10-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub- Sections]] Public Comment No. 12-NFPA [Section No ] Public Comment No. 13-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub- Sections]] Public Comment No. 14-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub- Sections]] Public Comment No. 15-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub- Sections]] Public Comment No. 17-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub- Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R.

251 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 69 of 110 8/29/2013 Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

252 Chapter 5 Incident Safety Officer 5.1 General The fire department incident safety officer (ISO) shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer Level I specified in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, and the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in Sections 5.2 through * A fire department ISO shall recuse himself/herself from any investigatory process where a conflict of interest exists. 5.2 General Requirements Perform the role of ISO within an incident command system (ICS) at an incident or planned event, given an incident or planned event, an ICS structure, a command post, a briefing from an incident commander (IC) or outgoing ISO, SOP related to health and safety, an incident action plan (IAP), applicable protective clothing and protective equipment, and communications and information recording equipment, so that the assignment is received and understood; situational information about the incident or planned event is received; incident priorities, goals, and objectives are transferred; action is taken to mitigate any immediate life safety threats; and applicable communication means are employed.

253 Understand accepted safety and health principles, including issues such as the hierarchy of controls, specific technical or regulatory areas pertinent to the response, and the accepted management principles needed to promote safety in the response environment. [1026:5.2.1 (A)] Prioritizing tasks, making decisions in an environment with a large number of unknowns, evaluating resource needs, recognizing the need for supplemental technical knowledge, and taking action in a proactive manner to ensure responder safety and health. [1026: 5.2.1(B)] Comment [b1]: SL: Global change cannot apply to extracted text. The committee left ensure in some places while changing it in others. So the "global change" was not really global in the sense that the word was changed in every instance, just that the committee globally reviewed the document and already made the changes. So if "ensure" is here then it is staying. Monitor the IAP, conditions, activities, and operations, given an incident or planned event, an IAP, and risk management assessment criteria, so that activities and operations that involve an unacceptable level of risk can be altered, terminated, or suspended to protect members health and safety. Comprehensive knowledge of incident hazards, applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards, the incident management system (IMS), recognized safety practices, risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations, training materials, and SOP/Gs.

254 Ability to apply knowledge of fire behavior and fire dynamics, building construction, department SOP/Gs, training materials, and applicable safety practices in a risk management assessment to determine the most appropriate actions to minimize health and safety risks Manage the transfer of ISO duties, given an incident or planned event, an established command structure and ISO, an IAP, an incident safety plan, a current situation status, incident resources, a command post, incident documentation, and communications equipment, so that incident information is exchanged, reports and plans for the subsequent operational period are completed, continuity of authority and situational awareness are maintained, changes in incident or planned event complexity are accounted for, the new ISO is briefed on the incident or planned event, and the new ISO is identified. AHJ's procedures for transfer of duty; information sources; resource accountability and tracking process; use of IMS forms; the role and duties of an ISO within an IMS; organizational policies and procedures for safety; accountability protocols; resource Comment [b2]: SL: Not identified elsewhere. Should be IMS. I will change. Comment [b3]: I changed to IMS. types and deployment methods; documentation methods and requirements; availability, capabilities, and limitations of responders and other resources; communication problems and needs; communications requirements; operational periods for ISO functions; and types of tasks and assignment responsibilities.

255 Conducting a transfer briefing meeting; acquiring and documenting information and orders from the IC; using reference materials; evaluating incident information; managing communications; completing required ICS and health and safety forms; recognizing the need to expand and/or transfer the safety function in the ICS structure; reviewing, understanding, and conducting a transfer of duty briefing, including the completion of the transfer documents; and communicating in a manner such that information is transferred and objectives are met. [1026: 5.2.2(B)] Stop, alter, or suspend operations based on imminent threats posed to fire fighter safety, given an incident or planned event that contains threats to fire fighter safety, an incident management structure, risk management criteria, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the hazard is identified, notice to suspend operations is communicated, action is taken to protect fire fighter safety, and this information is communicated to the IC.. (A) Requisite Knowledge Knowledge of what constitutes imminent hazards at an incident or planned event that could impact fire fighter safety, IMS, radio protocols and transmission procedures, fire behavior/dynamics, hazardous energy, reading smoke, building construction, and departmental SOP/Gs and training materials. Ability to evaluate hazards; determine the relative degree of risk to members and whether they pose an imminent threat to fire fighter safety; use of department radios and communication abilities.

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257 Monitor and determine the incident scene conditions, given an incident or planned event, so that the ISO can report to the IC on the status of hazards and risks to members. Knowledge of what constitutes hazards at an emergency incident, the IMS, radio protocols and transmission procedures, incident hazards, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to evaluate hazards, determine the relative degree of risk to members, prioritize the risks, and communicate this information to the IC Monitor the accountability system, given an incident or planned event, an IMS, personal identification devices, radios, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that it can be determined that the accountability system is being utilized as designed, all relevant positions and functions are implemented, and any noted deficiencies are communicated to the IC. Knowledge of incident management system, department accountability system positions and protocols, radio protocols and transmission procedures, and departmental SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize inadequacies in the use of the accountability system * Determine hazardous incident conditions and advise the IC to establish or modify

258 control zones, given an incident, so that the incident control zones are communicated to members and entry into the hazardous area is controlled. Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous conditions, operations, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, control zones protocols, and the IMS. Ability to evaluate the effect of proximity for incident hazards so that risk to members will be limited to emergency responders assigned tasks to mitigate the incident Identify motor vehicle incident scene hazards, given an apparatus and temporary traffic control devices, an incident or planned event, so that actions to mitigate the hazards as described in Section 8.7 of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, are taken to protect member safety. Knowledge of hazards associated with vehicle incidents and apparatus placement, the IMS, departmental SOP/Gs and training materials, state/provincial and local traffic regulations, risk management principles and criteria, and applicable safety principles and practices.

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260 Ability to apply knowledge of hazards and regulations to an incident within a risk management framework to protect member safety Monitor radio transmissions; given an incident or planned event with radio transmissions, so that communication barriers are identified and the possibility for missed, unclear, or incomplete communications is corrected. Knowledge of radio protocols and transmission procedures, the IMS, emergency incident hazards, and departmental SOP/Gs Ability to recognize missed, unclear, or incomplete communications * Identify the incident strategic requirements (e.g., fire, technical rescue, hazmat), the corresponding hazards, the size, complexity and anticipated duration of the incident, including the associated risks, given an incident or planned event, an IMS, and applicable SOP/Gs, so that the ISO can determine the need for assistant ISOs and/or technical specialists and make the recommendations to the IC. Comprehensive knowledge of incident hazards; applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards; the IMS; recognized safety practices; risk management criteria, including what constitutes unacceptable level of risk; and fire department operations,

261 training materials, and SOP/Gs. Ability to recognize the types of hazards that might require additional ISOs or technical specialists, and applicable safety practices Determine the hazards associated with the designation of a landing zone and interface with helicopters, given an incident or planned event that requires the use of a helicopter and landing zone, so that the IC can be informed of special requirements and the landing can be executed in a safe manner. Helicopter and landing zone requirements; hazards associated with helicopters and landing zones; safety issues associated with landing zones; and the IMS. Ability to recognize potential landing zone locations and hazards * Notify the IC of the need for intervention resulting from an occupational exposure to atypical stressful events, given an incident or planned event and an awareness of incidents that can cause incident stress, so that members psychological health and safety can be protected.

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263 Knowledge of incidents that can lead to occupational exposure to atypical stress, the signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress, the difference between debriefing and defusing, and support teams and other resources to provide assistance. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of occupational exposure to atypical stress; an accepting and empathetic demeanor; and good communication skills * Determine hazardous energy sources that can affect responder health and safety, given an incident or planned event, an active IAP with assigned responders, and an opportunity to perform environmental and operational reconnaissance, so that risks to personnel are identified, reduced, or eliminated; hazard information is relayed to IC staff and ancillary agencies responsible for the hazardous energy source; appropriate zones are established and marked; and personnel operating at the scene are briefed on the hazardous energy control zone. Common component assemblies for hazardous energy sources, including but not limited to gas, electrical, water, and pressure vessels; hazardous properties of common utility gases; common electrical distribution grid components and arrangements; and control zone marking schemes as defined by of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; prioritizing to address hazards on

264 a most critical first basis; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio, and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for IC action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes Monitor conditions, including weather, fire fighter activities, and work cycle durations, given an incident or planned event, so that the need for rehabilitation can be determined, communicated to the IC, and implemented to ensure fire fighter health and safety. Comment [b4]: SL: ensure okay here? Yes its ok. Comprehensive knowledge of heat and cold assessment criteria, rehabilitation strategies, including NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises, SOP/Gs and training materials; available resources that can be used for rehabilitation, signs and symptoms of cardiac stress, and heat and cold stress. Ability to recognize signs of cardiac, heat, and cold stress; set up a rehab area and ensure that members use it as designed. Comment [b5]: SL: ensure okay here? Yes its ok 5.3 Fire Suppression Operations *

265 Determine incident environmental and operational factors and confirm the establishment of rapid intervention crew (RIC) and evaluate the need to increase RIC capability, given an incident or planned event that includes one or more immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) elements, responders engaged in tactical operations, a pre-assigned RIC, and an IAP, so that a recommendation is offered to the IC. RIC criteria for NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System; NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments; NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments ; AHJ SOP/Gs; and directives for RIC establishment and use. Interpret applicable regulations, guidelines, procedures, and consensus standards for implementation at incidents; audit conditions to ensure policies are being followed; and formulate recommendations for incident command action. Comment [b6]: SL: ensure okay here? Yes its ok.

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267 Communicate fire behavior, building access/egress issues, collapse, and hazardous energy issues to established RICs, given an incident or planned event, so that RIC team leaders are aware of the observations and concerns of the ISO. Structural/compartmentalized fire behavior, building construction features and associated hazards, and hazardous energy properties and components. Ability to interpret fire suppression hazards and operations and communicate through face-to-face and radio methods * Identify and estimate building/structural collapse hazards, given a building fire incident, a building collapse incident, reconnaissance opportunity, and established AHJ preincident building plan information, so that the identified collapse hazard can be communicated to the IC and tactical-level management units; judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s); personnel are removed from collapse zone dangers; and appropriate adjustments are made to the IAP by the IC to improve member safety. Building construction classifications and associated hazards; structural fire collapse indicators; building fire spread; fire effects on building materials, loads, and forces; structural conditions that warrant stopping, altering, or suspending incident or planned event operations; procedures for managing unsafe acts or operations and procedures

268 for notifying command of stopped, altered, or suspended operations; methods for determining collapse zone distances; and AHJ pre-incident target building hazards. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; applying AHJ building fire preplan systems at actual incidents; interpreting collapse hazards; communicating hazard information to personnel via the incident safety plan, IAP, face-to-face, radio, and safety briefings; determining boundaries and markings for control zones; formulating recommendations for incident command action; exercising authority to suspend imminent danger operations; and anticipating evolving site conditions that require IAP changes * Determine flashover and hostile fire event conditions at building fires, given an incident, so that risks are identified and communicated to the incident commander and tacticallevel management units, and adjustments are made to strategy and tactics to improve safety. Compartmentalized fire behavior theory, flashover and other hostile fire incident indicators, ventilation flow path, fire-load (fuel) characteristics, effects of fire-fighting efforts on fire behavior.

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270 Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; reading smoke (volume, velocity, density, and color); and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods * Determine fire growth and blow up, given wildland and cultivated vegetation fires, so that information can be communicated to the IC and tactical-level management components, and adjustments made to the IAP to improve member safety. Wildland and vegetation fire behavior and wildland fire phenomena such as blow ups and flaring. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; interpreting fuel, topography, flame length, and weather effects on wildland and vegetation fires; and communicating fire behavior concerns through face-to-face and radio methods Determine the suitability of building entry and egress options at building fires, given various building fire incidents, so that entry and egress options are optimized through communication with the IC and tactical-level management components. Building construction access and egress challenges; AHJ building pre-fire systems; firefighting equipment capabilities, and AHJ fire-fighting resource capabilities.

271 Critical identification, analysis and judgment abilities; and communicating access and egress concerns through face-to-face and radio methods. 5.4 Technical Rescue Operations Determine the need for a rescue technician--trained ISO or assistant ISO, given a technical rescue incident, CFR ; NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations, so that the IC can appoint an assistant ISO or a technical rescuer. Technical rescue incident types as defined in NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and AHJ SOP/Gs for technical rescue operations. Identifying technical rescue incident resource needs, and forecasting stabilization strategies * Prepare a safety plan that identifies corrective or preventive actions, given a technical rescue incident, an IAP that includes situation and resource status information, an incident safety analysis form (ICS form 215a or its equivalent), weather condition information, special technical data (such as safety data sheets and topographical information, blueprints, and building drawings), and predetermined incident information, so that safety data are obtained, an incident safety plan is developed with coordinating

272 documentation, elements of the plan are incorporated in the IAP, changes in incident safety conditions are noted and reported, judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s) and exclusion zone(s), safety and appropriate PPE elements are met, and assistant ISOs are appointed as necessary. Risk management principles; technical rescue operations strategies and tactics; hazard mitigation and countermeasure strategies; NIMS IAP and planning processes; NIMS documentation system; NFPA1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents; 29 CFR ; and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Comment [b7]: SL: Add title? No, its ok without it. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; communicating safety issues within the command structure; and reading/editing technical documentation * Deliver a safety briefing for technical rescue incident response members, given a technical rescue incident, so that critical information such as expected hazards, PPE requirements, established zones, emergency procedures, air monitoring, medical surveillance, and chain-of-command elements are communicated. OSHA 29 CFR requirements for a site safety and health plan; NIMS forms and ICS processing criteria; general technical rescue operations safety strategies; and AHJ technical rescue SOP/Gs.

273 Ability to communicate critical messages in written and oral formats. 5.5 Hazardous Materials Operations * Determine the need for a hazardous materials technician-trained ISO or assistant ISO, given a hazardous materials incident, 29 CFR ; NFPA 472, Standard for Competency for Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents; and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations, so that the IC can appoint an assistant ISO or a hazardous materials technician. Hazardous materials incident types as defined in NFPA 472, Standard for Competency for Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Identifying hazardous materials incident resources needed; forecasting incident stabilization strategies and tactics Prepare a safety plan that identifies corrective or preventive actions, given a hazmat incident, IAP that includes situation and resource status information, an incident safety analysis form (ICS form 215A or its equivalent), weather condition information, special

274 technical data (such as safety data sheets and topographical information, blueprints, and building drawings), and predetermined incident information, so that safety data are obtained, an incident safety plan is developed with coordinating documentation, elements of the plan are incorporated in the IAP, changes in incident safety conditions are noted and reported, judgment is offered to the IC for the establishment of control zone(s) and exclusion zone(s), safety and PPE elements of 29 CFR are met, and assistant ISOs are appointed as necessary. Risk management principles; hazardous materials operations strategies and tactics; hazard mitigation and countermeasure strategies; NIMS IAP and planning processes; NIMS documentation system; and AHJ SOP/Gs for hazardous materials operations. Critical identification, analysis, and judgment abilities; communicating safety issues within the command structure; and reading/editing technical documentation * Deliver a safety briefing for hazardous materials incident response members, given a hazmat incident or scenario, so that critical information such as expected hazards, PPE requirements, established zones, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, air monitoring, medical surveillance, and chain-of-command elements are communicated. OSHA 29 CFR requirements for a site safety and health plan; NIMS forms

275 and ICS processing criteria; general hazmat operations safety strategies; and AHJ hazmat SOPs/Gs. Ability to communicate critical messages in written and oral formats 5.5.4*Identify that hazardous materials incident control zones have been established and communicated to personnel on the scene, given a hazardous materials incident and SOP/Gs, so that responders can identify marked control zones, which must be inclusive of no-entry zones, hot zones, hazard reduction zone, support zones, and corridors. Common zoning strategies for hazardous materials operations, methods of marking zones, and AHJ SOP/Gs for zone communication; NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and other applicable NFPA documents. Ability to adapt zoning strategies to individual incident challenges such as topography, weather, and resource variants. 5.6 Accident Investigations and Review * Conduct a safety and health investigative process, given an incident or planned event, using applicable documents and techniques, so that the chain of evidence is started and

276 maintained, critical incident data elements are collected, witnesses are identified, applicable SOP/Gs are identified for review, and gathered information is documented and prepared for the HSO or investigative continuance as established by AHJ policies and SOP/Gs. Procedures for conducting, documenting, recording, and reporting a safety investigation, SOP/Gs and health and safety investigative policies used by the AHJ; procedures for preserving evidence and documentation; and the technical knowledge pertinent to the incident under investigation. Analyzing information from different data sources; identifying equipment and materials that might be considered evidence; interacting with or interviewing personnel associated with the incident, often under conditions of personal stress; completing safety investigation documentation; identifying cause(s) of injury, death, or property damage; and determining corrections to prevent similar losses in the future. 5.7 Post-Incident Analysis (PIA) * Prepare a written post-incident analysis (PIA) from the ISO perspective, given a witnessed incident, exercise, or planned event, so that safety and health issues, best safety practices, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and recommendations for future events are documented.

277 NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; PIA reporting criteria; and AHJ SOP/Gs for PIAs. Transferring incident observations into field notes and documenting field notes into a formal PIA structure * Report observations, concerns, and recommendations, given a witnessed incident or planned event and PIA group setting, so that safety and health issues, best safety practices, deviations from SOP/Gs established by the AHJ, and recommendations for future events are communicated to the AHJ. Group dynamics in problem solving. Active listening skills; and composing and relaying constructive information in a group setting.

278 These Annex adjustments have been numbered as Ch6 so they can be matched with existing text, but after changes have been incorporated, entire chapter will become Chapter 5. From old Chapter 6, delete: A A A A A A (This has been deleted as the committee believes it is addressed in other parts of the document.) From old Chapter 6, minor editorial changes received minor editorial changes from other SRs: A A A.A A A A A A.6.5.4(C) A A A A A A A (old A will be moved to new A by SR-61) A A.6.9.3

279 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 70 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 37-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Health and Safety Officer (HSO). This individual can also be the incident safety officer or that role can be assigned to another individual as a separate function. The health and safety officer (HSO) position can be staffed by an individual who is appointed by the fire chief and meets the qualifications of this position as determined by this standard. For this standard, the term officer does not reference rank. Examples of an officer include a fire department member, certified safety professional (CSP), an industrial hygienist, or an occupational safety and health specialist. It is important that the individual has the requisite knowledge and requisite skills to function effectively in this position. If qualified, this individual can also be the incident safety officer (ISO), or that role can be assigned to another individual as a separate function. (See Chapter 6.) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 14 12:01:41 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee has added this text in order to provide the end user with further clarification of the associated requirement within the document. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L.

280 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 71 of 110 8/29/2013 Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

281 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 72 of 110 8/29/2013 A ] Second Revision No. 43-NFPA [ Sections A.5.4.1, A.5.4.2, A The health and safety officer HSO should be able to develop, implement, and manage a risk management plan into in an organization s operation, especially a fire department, and should be able to direct the risk management process to enable an organization to control or reduce the frequency and severity of the risks associated with fire department emergency and nonemergency operations. A According to Angle, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, the health and safety officer HSO should meet the following criteria: (1) Have the knowledge and ability to determine the effectiveness of the risk management plan by reviewing injury and exposure statistics, participating in post-incident analyses (PIAs), and developing SOP/Gs with training (2) Be able Have the ability to examine current injury rates and severities and compare them to the rates prior to the program implementation using the goals and objectives developed as benchmarks (3) Be able Have the ability to measure the change in knowledge, behavior, and performance of personnel (4) Have the ability to analyze changes in the physical environment and measure the response of personnel to policy changes This information is necessary for health and safety officers HSOs to monitor and revise the risk management plan. Two methods of evaluation should be used: process evaluation and outcome evaluation. A The health and safety officer HSO should have the ability to compile integrate the department s SOP/G S s, training notes, program directives, and polices into the activities of the command and general staff, including accountability, entry control, use of rapid intervention teams (RICs), and department procedures, apparatus placement, ventilation criteria, and rehabilitation. The health and Safety officer HSO should understand different kinds of operations, including single-jurisdiction/single-agency response, single-jurisdiction/multiagency response, and multijurisdiction/multiagency response; be able to implement an IMS at any emergency, and be able to use common terminology and integrated communications. The health and safety officer HSO should be able to include all aspects of an IMS, especially the concept of a manageable span of control in the risk management plan. Submitter Information Verification

282 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 73 of 110 8/29/2013 Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 14 15:17:30 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: These are editorial changes. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda

283 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 74 of 110 8/29/2013 McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

284 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 75 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 32-NFPA [ Sections A ] A The health and safety officer should be able to develop strategies for controlling risks by risk identification through local experience, trends, safety audits, and injury data. The health and safety officer should then be able to evaluate the frequency and severities of the risks identified and implement control measures in three broad categories: risk avoidance, risk reduction, or risk transfer. Finally, the health and safety officer should have the ability to monitor risk management programs. Integrating risk management into training programs through the development of a comprehensive set of SOP/Gs, training notes, and/or other administrative elements that provide direction (or administrative controls) to manage those risks is an essential responsibility of the health and safety officer. Developing safety procedures and policies that are necessary to meet some of the goals and objectives defined in the safety program is another responsibility of the health and safety officer. After development, approval, and implementation, the safety and health procedures and policies should be reviewed for effectiveness and updated as necessary as outlined in Angle, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services The USFA publication titled A Guide to Developing Effective Standard Operation Procedures for Fire and EMS Department is an excellent resource for the development of SOP/Gs. A.4.2 Global SR-32 The health and safety officer HSO should be able to develop strategies for controlling risks by risk identification through local experience, trends, safety audits, and injury data. The health and safety officer HSO should then be able to evaluate the frequency and severities of the risks identified and implement control measures in three broad categories: risk avoidance, risk reduction, or risk transfer. Finally, the health and safety officer HSO should have the ability to monitor risk management programs. Integrating risk management into training programs through the development of a comprehensive set of SOP/Gs, training notes, and/ or other administrative elements that provide direction (or administrative controls) to manage those risks is an essential responsibility of the health and safety officer HSO. Developing safety procedures and policies that are necessary to meet some of the goals and objectives defined in the safety program is another responsibility of the health and safety officer HSO. After development, approval, and implementation, the safety and health procedures and policies should be reviewed for effectiveness and updated as necessary as outlined in Angle, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services The USFA publication titled A Guide to Developing Effective Standard Operation Procedures for Fire and EMS Department is an excellent resource for the development of SOP/Gs. United States Fire Administration publication Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures for Fire and EMS Departments is an excellent resource for the development of SOP/Gs. Hide Deleted

285 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 76 of 110 8/29/2013 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 10 19:07:32 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention This annex item was duplicated accidentally and also had editorial changes.. Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A.

286 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 77 of 110 8/29/2013 Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

287 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 78 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 45-NFPA [ Section No. A ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 14 15:21:22 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial changes Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E.

288 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 79 of 110 8/29/2013 Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

289 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 80 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 46-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Instruction methods, media/means, and materials will vary according to the potential hazards and risks associated with the operation as identified in the risk management plan. SOP/Gs, training notes, videos, and so forth, may might suffice in some areas. The goal is to ensure that all members possess the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the required tasks in a safe and effective manner. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 14 15:22:19 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial changes Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa

290 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 81 of 110 8/29/2013 Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

291 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 82 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 33-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A A survey or audit of operations, procedures, equipment, and facilities requires a standard against which to determine compliance with applicable standards and departmental procedures. At a minimum, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, should be used to determine an acceptable level of compliance. A periodic safety audit or survey of fire department operations, apparatus, equipment, facilities, training and education programs, and SOP/Gs requires a standard against which to determine compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, codes, and standards. At a minimum, NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, should be used to determine an acceptable level of compliance. The NFPA 1500 Worksheet can be used as an audit template to evaluate the effectiveness of the department s accident prevention program. This worksheet was developed to provide a template for fire departments that are implementing an occupational safety and health program or that are evaluating the current status of their occupational safety and health program. An internal audit should be conducted at least annually and an external audit should be conducted every three years, as required by Chapter 4 of NFPA Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 14 11:45:55 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee believes this text provides the end user with further clarification and direction. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot

292 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 83 of 110 8/29/ Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

293 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 84 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 48-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Hazard identification and control is one are methods to reduce accidents, injuries, and loss. Ultimately, accidents are investigated to determine both immediate and basic causes. Once those causes have been identified, controls can be put in place to help prevent future occurrences. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 14 15:24:10 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial changes Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D.

294 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 85 of 110 8/29/2013 Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

295 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 86 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 61-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Figure A shows the concept of control zones. The hot zone is the area presenting the greatest risks to members and will often be classified as an immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) atmosphere. The warm zone is a limited-access area for members either directly aiding or indirectly supporting operations in the hot zone. Significant risk of human injury (respiratory, exposures, etc.) can still exist in the warm zone. The cold zone establishes the public exclusion, or clean, zone. There are minimal risks for human injury and exposure in a cold zone. Any control zone can include a no-entry zone. Examples of no-entry zones are holes in floors, explosive devices, and crime scenes. Wherever possible, control zones should be identified with colored hazard tape, signage, cones, flashing beacons, fences, or other appropriate means. However, because of the nature or location of the incident, available resources, or other considerations, it might not always be possible or practical to mark the control zones. Where colored tape is used to mark control zones, it is recommended that the following tape colors be used: (1) No-entry zone: R r ed/white chevron (2) Hot zone:rred (3) Warm zone: Y y ellow (4) Cold zone: G g reen Figure A Example of Control Zones. Submitter Information Verification

296 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 87 of 110 8/29/2013 Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 12:07:23 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Changes are editorial in nature, and with addition of the committee added an annex item to go along with it Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J.

297 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 88 of 110 8/29/2013 Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

298 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 89 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 62-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Numerous firefighter fatality investigative reports list communication failure as a contributing factor to the incident. While the failure of equipment (hardware) has been cited, most of the factors have to do with human communication failure. These communication failures can be typically classified as the following: (1) Lack of communication (2) Missed, fractured, or incomplete communication (3) Undisciplined communication, that is, the lack of a communication priority system The SO must actively listen to radio messages and spot communication failures. When failures are discovered, the SO should evaluate the potential that the communications failure has for the safety of members and make an appropriate intervention. Radio procedures should be monitored and followed to ensure the ability to transmit a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR), or other critical communication if required. For example, if a message is getting walked on or stamped, preventing transmission, this information needs to be communicated to the IC. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 12:10:02 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This has been deleted as the committee believes it is addressed in other parts of the document. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot

299 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 90 of 110 8/29/ Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

300 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 91 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 63-NFPA [ Sections A , A , A , A ] A Types of incidents that might require assistant incident safety officers ISOs and/or technical specialists include but are not limited to high-rise fires, hazardous materials incidents, and special operations. Assistant incident safety officers ISOs should be considered where the size of the incident might require more than one ISO (e.g., A side and C side), there are multiple functions (e.g., highrise high rise fire requiring an ISO to oversee evacuation or ventilation), or there are complex incidents (e.g., watch for partial collapse in specific areas)..) A Many departments have a number of means to access behavioral health services. In some cases, the incident commander IC might need to be relieved of dealing with member stress and another means of activating this service considered. A The intention of this requirement is that the I SO check to see that the incident commander IC has established a rapid intervention team. In cases where this has not happened, the incident safety officer ISO should inform the incident commander IC of the need. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 12:11:04 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: These changes were editorial in nature. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

301 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 92 of 110 8/29/2013 Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

302 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 93 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 29-NFPA [ Section No. A.6.5.2(C) ] A Where the rapid intervention team requirement has been met, the SO should meet with the rapid intervention team leader and share information and observations such as fire conditions, building construction, access and egress, hazardous energy, and other pertinent hazards. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 09 19:49:56 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: ISO JPR TG Proposal Response Message: Public Comment No. 24-NFPA [Section No. A.6.5.2(C)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D.

303 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 94 of 110 8/29/2013 Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

304 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 95 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 64-NFPA [ Sections A.6.5.3, A ] A The ability of the I SO to evaluate structural fires and/or building collapse situations and offer judgment on integrity and initial and / further collapse concerns cannot be overemphasized. To accomplish this, the I SO should pursue initial and ongoing education in the following areas: (1) Building loads and forces, structural elements, and structural assemblies (2) Building construction types (classic and emerging) (3) Building material strengths, and weaknesses and the effects of fire and heat (4) Fire spread potential through different building types (5) Historical building collapse factors from investigative reports (6) Analytical approaches to predicting building collapse at structural fires (7) Building collapse classifications and the associated hazards with each type Additionally, the I SO must should have a working knowledge of local building prefire plans and target hazard buildings. On-site building familiarization tours and discussions with building engineering officials are invaluable educational experiences that can help the SO better understand collapse potentials before an actual incident. These educational pursuits must should be accompanied with practice through scenario-based testing and/or actual supervised on-scene application at building fires. A The I SO should monitor fire and smoke conditions and make a judgment about fire growth potential, the likelihood of flashover and a hostile fire event, and the progress of firefighting efforts. To achieve this ability, the I SO should pursue education in the following areas: (1) Modern compartmentalized fire behavior theory (2) Hostile fire event warnings, including flashover (3) Fire load (fuel) characteristics (4) Temperature and heat release rate influences on fire growth (5) Impact of ventilation (intake and exhaust) on fire spread, including wind-fed effects on buildings fires (6) Reading smoke skills: the ability to interpret smoke volume, flow (pressure), density, and color (7) Evaluation of fire-fighting efforts (fire flow application and ventilation) (8) Technical reports and investigations that detail fire behavior concerns These educational pursuits must should be accompanied with practice through scenario-based testing using actual fire ground video footage of previous incidents. Submitter Information Verification

305 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 96 of 110 8/29/2013 Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 12:15:18 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Changes are editorial in nature Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda

306 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 97 of 110 8/29/2013 McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

307 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 98 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 25-NFPA [ Section No. A.6.5.4(C) ] A The intent of this JPR is for I SOs who are assigned to National Incident Management System (NIMS) Types 4 and Type 5 incidents. ISOs at NIMS Types wildland and cultivated field fires within the AHJ. SOs at Type 1, 2, and 3 wildland incidents require more in-depth and documented study qualification and specialized study. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 09 18:34:01 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial in nature. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa

308 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 99 of 110 8/29/2013 Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

309 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 100 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 21-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Some functions are performed best by individuals with specific expertise, particularly in highly technical areas. The designated incident safety officer ISO can utilize members with specific expertise in the technical specialist or assistant incident safety officer ISO role. In those such cases, the incident safety officer ISO can address overhead safety functions, while the technical specialist or assistant incident safety officer ISO addresses can address safety functions for those with specific special operations expertise. Technical rescue incidents require an incident safety officer for the following: (1) Potential risks to members needed (2) Substantial number of members to control an incident (3) Duration of the incident Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 09 17:27:04 EST 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial in nature and for clarification purposes. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L.

310 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 101 of 110 8/29/2013 Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

311 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 102 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 65-NFPA [ Sections A.6.6.4, A.6.7.2, A.6.7.4, A.6.7.5, A.6.8.2, A ] A Confined-space incidents require an incident safety plan and a pre-entry safety briefing for all members operating at the incident [29 CFR (b)(4)]. It is advisable that all special operations incidents utilize a similar approach. Where a technical specialist or assistant incident safety officer ISO is utilized, the incident safety officer should utilize his or her input to help develop the plan and briefing. The incident safety plan should include the following: (1) Safety and health risks that might be encountered for each member (2) Member training requirements for each assignment (3) PPE required for each member assignment (4) Medical surveillance requirements (5) Frequency and type of monitoring of air, personnel, and environmental factors (6) Decontamination procedures (7) Member emergency and rapid intervention procedures (8) Chain of command and communication plans (9) Overview of the incident action plan Global SR-65 A Fire Department responses to hazardous materials incidents are classified by the level of intervention required and the resource capability of the responders. Classifications include the following: (1) First-Responder level (2) Operations level (3) Technician level Hide Deleted Due to Because of the knowledge and expertise required at a technician-level hazardous materials incident, the incident safety officer needs ISO should to have an understanding of these operations. This can be achieved by being trained training to the hazardous materials technician level of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. In cases where the designated SO does not possess the technician-level training, appointing a technician-level trained assistant safety officer (ASO-HM) or technical specialist with the necessary training will help satisfy the safety needs of the technician-level members. Title 29 CFR requires the incident commander to designate a safety officer, who is knowledgeable in the operations being implemented at the emergency response site. This has been interpreted to apply to hazardous materials emergency incidents and confined-space rescue incidents. The appointment of a technical specialist or an ASO-HM can meet this requirement where the incident safety officer does not possess the knowledge, training, or experience to handle such incidents. Hazardous materials incidents require an incident safety officer ISO for the following:

312 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 103 of 110 8/29/2013 (1) Potential risks to members (2) Substantial number of members needed to control an incident (3) Duration of the incident Global SR-65 Hide Deleted A Title 29 CFR requires that a site safety and health plan (incident safety plan) is developed at hazardous materials incidents (technician-entry type incidents). All incident responders are required to receive a safety briefing preentry. Where technical specialists are utilized, the incident safety officer ISO should utilize their expertise to help develop the plan. The incident safety plan should include the following: (1) Safety and health risks that might be encountered for each member (2) Member training requirements for each assignment (3) PPE required for each member assignment (4) Medical surveillance requirements (5) Frequency and type of monitoring of air, personnel, and environmental factors (6) Decontamination procedures (7) Member Emergency and rapid intervention procedures (8) Chain-of-command and communication plans (9) Overview of the incident action plan To prepare an incident safety plan and briefing, the SO should collect information from several sources, including the following: (1) Planning meetings (2) The incident action plan (3) Surveillance and reconnaissance efforts (4) Product information and documentation by technical specialists Following information gathering, the SO should prepare an incident safety plan (using established forms) and safety briefing checklists for members. Once created, the SO should ensure that members receive the a formal briefing and document who has received the briefing. Demonstrating competency for this JPR can be achieved through supervised performance during hands-on drills as well as table-top exercises. A Often, it is the SO who provides input for the creation of common hazmat control zones, which can include the following: (1) No-entry zone (2) Hot zone (IDLH reduction zone) (3) Hazard reduction zone (decontamination ) (4) Support zone (5) Cold zone

313 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 104 of 110 8/29/2013 The method of zone communication also needs to should be addressed. The AHJ typically outlines the zone communication method using traffic cones and barrier tape. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, outlines a general zone communication method that uses color-coded barrier tapes: (1) No-entry zone: red and white chevron or diagonal striped tape (2) Hot zone: red tape (3) Warm zone: yellow tape (4) Cold (support) zone: green tape Demonstrating competency for this JPR can be achieved through supervised performance during hands-on drills and should include diagramming the zones (written) as well as directing members who set up the zones. (1) No-entry zone: red and white chevron or diagonal striped tape Hot zone: red tape Warm zone: yellow tape Cold (support) zone: green tape Demonstrating competency for this JPR can be achieved through supervised performance during hands-on drills and should include diagraming the zones (written) as well as directing members who set up the zones. A The I SO assigned to an incident where an injury, accident, or near-miss occurs must should start, but not necessarily finish, the investigative process. An I SO who is a witness to the events may might not offer a nonjudgmental approach to the investigation. Global SR-61 Hide Deleted A In cases where a member sustains a serious or fatal injury, the I SO might could be viewed as a witness rather than as opposed to an investigator. In such these cases, the designated I SO should notify the department s health and safety officer HSO to fulfill the investigative requirements of the department. In cases where the designated I SO is the department s health and safety officer HSO, the I SO needs to should notify the incident commander IC and AHJ before starting the investigative process, that potential conflict exists in starting the investigative process. A The I SO should document pertinent information about the incident, including assignments given by the incident commander IC, the incident safety plan, procedures that worked well, obstacles encountered and how to correct them, and accidents and/or injuries. It is important to include successful or positive actions as well as those actions that require training or procedural changes to improve incident safety and health for all members. A The I SO should be prepared to address issues relating to personal protective equipment PPE, personnel accountability, rapid intervention posture, rehabilitation operations, the incident action plan, risk versus gain, and other issues affecting the safety and welfare of members at an incident scene.

314 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 105 of 110 8/29/2013 The ability to listen to others and frame input in a constructive manner is essential for the I SO. The I SO should focus on factual observations and avoid placing blame. Judgmental statements should be reserved for interpretation of environmental conditions (fire, smoke, building integrity, etc.) as opposed to member actions. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 20 12:17:46 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: These changes are editorial in nature; old A which was moved to become new A Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T.

315 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 106 of 110 8/29/2013 Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

316 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 107 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 68-NFPA [ Section No. E.1.1 ] F.1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, edition. NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, 2008 edition. NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, 2005 edition. NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, 2013 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Kendall Holland Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 18 14:08:05 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: These changes were made to update edition dates of references. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

317 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 108 of 110 8/29/2013 Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D. Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

318 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 109 of 110 8/29/2013 Second Revision No. 67-NFPA [ Section No. E.3 ] F.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, 2007 edition. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, 2005 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Kendall Holland Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 18 14:05:40 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: These changes were made to update references and edtion dates. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 32 Eligible Voters 11 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Blake, Paul Bogucki, Sandy Finkelman, Michael L. Garrett, Christopher A. Laton, Michael A. Prezant, David J. Rueda, Mario D.

319 National Fire Protection Association Report Page 110 of 110 8/29/2013 Schwartz, Andrew G. Stewart, Donald F. Wann, Teresa Zagaris, Kim D. Affirmative All Bennett, Lawrence T. Bernzweig, David T. Brinkley, James E. Childress, Dennis R. Cuff, Jr., Thomas J. Harms, Todd A. Hillenbrand, Thomas Kerwood, Scott D. Krause, Randy J. Lackore, J. Roger Lopes, Tamara DiAnda McLeod, III, Robert L. Metheny, Jarett Neamy, Robert D. Pietzsch, Ryan Raynis, Stephen Samo, Daniel G. Smith, Denise L. Stittleburg, Philip C. Tamme, Susan Terryn, Fred C.

320 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: MEMORANDUM To: From: NFPA Correlating Committee on Professional Qualifcations Jenny Depew, Administrator, Technical Projects Date: October 11, 2013 Subject: NFPA 1521 No Second Correlating Revisions (A2014) There were NO Second Correlating Revisions (SCR s) created during the Correlating Committee Second Draft Teleconference, held October 9, According to the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, Section (a) & (b), in addition to the balloting of the Correlating Committee on the individual Second Correlating Revisions (see ), there shall be a ballot of the Correlating Committee on the Second Draft. You will be receiving a separate piece of correspondence with instructions on how to access your Ballot to forward NFPA 1521 to the Association Technical Meeting. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenny Depew, Administrator, Technical Projects, at (617)