KAMLOOPS FIRE RESCUE OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE. Eff. October 1 st, To ensure understanding of scene locations and designations

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1 Scene Locations & Designations O.G. # Eff. October 1 st, 2005 Page 1 of 2 To ensure understanding of scene locations and designations All Fire Personnel PROCEDURE: 1. The sides of a structure or incident shall be designated Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta with the Alpha side always being the street address side. If an incident does not have an address side (such as an aircraft down in a large field), the Alpha side shall be located at the Command Post. 2. The Bravo, Charlie and Delta sides of a structure or incident shall be named clockwise from the Alpha side. 3. The Command Post shall routinely be established on side Alpha unless danger is present (i.e. Smoke, wires down, etc. 4. The corners of a building or incident shall be designated as Alpha-Bravo Corner, Bravo-Charlie Corner, Charlie-Delta Corner, and Alpha-Delta Corner. 5. An Officer reports routes of travel in the following ways: Advancing from Bravo side to Charlie side or Searching from Alpha side to the Bravo-Charlie corner, etc. 6. At larger incidents when the Incident Commander wishes to improve the span of control, the Incident Commander may create a Division. 7. The term Division identifies an Officer who is assigned responsibility for all operations (rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul, ventilation and salvage) within a defined geographical area such as the Charlie Side of a structure. In the example above the proper designation would be Charlie Division. An operation that has been assigned to a group (i.e. Search & Rescue) is no longer the Division s responsibility. (See Note) 8. In a high-rise, an Officer who is assigned responsibility for all operations on a floor (rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul, ventilation and salvage) is named according to the floor number. (e.g. Officer in charge of all Operations on the fifth floor would be designated Division 5). An operation that has been assigned to a Group (i.e. Ventilation group) is no longer the Division s responsibility. (See Note) W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Scene Locations & Designations.doc 06/09/2012

2 Scene Locations & Designations O.G. # Eff. October 1 st, 2005 Page 2 of 2 9. In an underground parking lot, an Officer who is assigned responsibility for all operations on an underground floor (rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul, ventilation and salvage) is named according to the underground floor number. (e.g. Officer in charge of all Operations on the second underground floor would be designated Sub-Division 2). An operation that has been assigned to a group (i.e. Water Supply Group) is no longer the Division s responsibility. 10. The term Group is used to identify an Officer and Firefighters who are assigned responsibility for a functional assignment (e.g. Ventilation Group, Search & Rescue Group, Water Supply Group). Note: A Division has a fixed geographical location. A Group may move throughout a structure to perform their operational assignment (i.e. Search & Rescue Group). A Group usually has only one or two tasks to perform. A Division may have multi-operational assignments to perform at their location only. This O.G. Replaces Issued: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Scene Locations & Designations.doc 06/09/2012

3 Specialty Teams O.G. # Eff. January 29, 2010 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To identify command responsibilities at incidents requiring special operations All Chief Officers, Division Officers, and Speciality Teams Special Operations shall be defined as any incident requiring expertise for any of the following: Confined Space Trench Rescue Water Rescue Auto Extrication Technical Rescue high angle and tower crane Hazardous Materials The Incident Commander will rely on the operational expertise of specially trained personnel to perform the specialized functions demanded at special operation incidents PROCEDURE: The First Arriving Officer/Senior FF shall initially assume responsibility for Command and Operations until the arrival of a Officer/Senior FF with training and expertise specific to the problems presented by the incident. Upon arrival of an Officer/Senior FF with expertise and training relevant to the problems, the Incident Commander (Company or Command Officer) will invest responsibility for Operations (after initial face-toface discussion if possible) to the Officer/Senior FF. In this capacity the Officer/Senior FF for special operations will exercise authority over the tactics, tasks and safety for the specialized company and must share the rescue plan with the Incident Commander. British Columbia Ambulance Service shall be notified as an advisory to alert the BCA s duty supervisor. During a Special Ops Incident BCA are required on scene for pre and post vitals and rehab. Unless delegated further, the Incident Commander shall retain responsibility for: - Command (Co-ordination, control, inter-agency liaison, broad site safety, continuation or termination of rescue/recovery efforts) - Planning (forward thinking to determine if day light, weather or other factors may influence the outcome) - Logistics (co-ordination of support through movement of supplies, personnel, hall coverage, mutual aid, nourishment at extended incidents, rehab) - Finance (authorisation of call-back, acquisition of private sector resources and record of transactions) Also see: Extrication MVA OG , Confined Space OG etc. This O.G. Replaces Issued: October 1 st, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Special Operations.doc 06/09/2012

4 Rescue of Animals Ice/Water O.G. # Eff. March 7 th, 2007 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To identify safe procedures for rescuing domestic animals and wildlife from the Ice/Water. All Chief Officers, Division Officers, and Speciality Teams. It is not the policy of the Kamloops Fire Rescue to rescue animals from the ice or water. In order to prevent citizens from attempting to rescue domestic animals KFR will respond with four (4) member of the Ice/Water Rescue Team. Wildlife animals will only be rescued after consultation with Conservation Officer and SPCA to determine if the animal can be rescued safely. Safety of the rescue team is the priority when attempting to rescue wildlife. The Incident Commander will rely on the operational expertise of specially trained personnel to perform the specialized functions demanded at special operation incidents. PROCEDURE: The First Arriving Officer/Senior FF shall initially assume responsibility for Command and Operations until the arrival of an Officer/Senior FF with training and expertise specific to the problems presented by the incident. Upon arrival of an Officer/Senior FF with expertise and training relevant to the problems, the Incident Commander (Company or Command Officer) will invest responsibility for Operations (after initial face-to-face discussion if possible) to the Officer/Senior FF. In this capacity the Officer/Senior FF for special operations will exercise authority over the tactics, tasks and safety for the specialized company and must share the rescue plan with the Incident Commander. In a case involving wildlife, contact with BC Conservation Officers and SPCA should be made through Dispatch. When possible, the members on duty will be used to perform the rescue. Battalion Chief will back fill halls to maintain a manning of sixteen (16) This O.G. Replaces Issued: New W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Animal Ice Water Rescue.doc 06/09/2012

5 Dispatching Tac Channel Assignment O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 1 of 3 POLICY: To reduce the amount of radio traffic on the Dispatch Channel and to provide efficient fire ground communication ensuring a co-ordinated transfer of radio users to a Tac Channel for single and multi-unit calls. To reduce interference with the opening of Speakers and Paging. Incident Commanders, First Responders, Fire Dispatch The transfer of radio communication from a Dispatch Channel to a Tac Channel will be initiated by Fire Dispatch. Incident Commanders may also request the Transfer to the Tac Channel at any time. All calls will be dispatched on the Dispatch Channel. PROCEDURE: Any incident of a prolonged or radio intensive in nature, will switch to the Tac channel. 1. For all single apparatus calls, the Dispatcher will be dispatching the call on the Dispatch Channel, all transmission will remain on Dispatch Channel unless instructed by Dispatch to switch channels. 2. For all Structure Fires, and Hazmat calls, the Dispatcher will be dispatching the Alarms on the Dispatch Channel, at the request of IC or Dispatch all Units on scene will switch to Tac Channel 3. Responding Units shall Transmit a confirmation transmission consisting of Unit Identification, Type of Response, Address or Location in its entirety. This is important as Dispatch then has confirmation that the correct address is understood by the Unit. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Dispatching Tac Channel Assignments.doc 06/09/2012

6 Dispatching Tac Channel Assignments O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 2 of 3 4. Transmissions directed to Dispatch on a Dispatch & TAC Channel must have an acknowledgement from the Dispatch Operator (do not transmit in the blind ). The Dispatch Operators will record the benchmarks in CAD. These transmissions are also logged on the tape and computer logging system. 5. **Note: Cad has automatic timers on Unit Status; a. For response - Timer is 2 minutes from the time the call is dispatched. i. After Unit was put en route - Unit has 4 minutes to arrive on scene. After 4 minutes CAD will automatically notify Dispatch of delay. ii. Should the Dispatcher miss the above transmissions on Tac, Units will flash, flagging the Dispatcher. Dispatch will verbally confirm on the assigned Tac Channel that the Unit is responding or that the Unit has arrived on scene. For the benchmarks, available and returning dispatch will acknowledge on the assigned Tac Channel and the call will be closed at that time. 6. Upon arrival, the first in officer will advise all units (on the Dispatch Channel) 7. Arrival 8. Initial report 9. Establish command 10. Dispatch will respond to the above transmissions, they will respond with Roger Command, without repeating the entire initial report. All transmissions will remain on the assigned Dispatch or Tac Channel and are intended for the other responding crews. eg. Initial report and any action required by other responding units. 11. All requests for Hydro, B.C. Gas, RCMP, Second Alarm, Property References etc., will be transmitted to Dispatch on the assigned Dispatch or Tac Channel. If Dispatch does not acknowledge the transmission on the assigned Tac Channel, the Incident commander will relay the message again. If required, the Dispatch Channel can be used as the default channel to reach the Dispatcher. 12. If the mobile Incident Commander wishes to pass command, the instruction is given on the assigned Dispatch or Tac Channel. The second arriving Officer must confirm that a transfer of command is taking place on the assigned Dispatch or Tac Channel. The new Incident Commander will inform Dispatch of the change in command on the assigned Dispatch or Tac Channel. In the event that the second arriving officer does not confirm this transfer of command, the on-scene pump operator must relay this request until it is confirmed. 13. If Command is transferred to another responder, the responder assuming Command must relay the change to dispatch on the assigned Dispatch or Tac Channel. 14. As Units are released from the scene and have announced to Dispatch on the assigned Dispatch or Tac Channel that they are available and that status change is acknowledged by the Dispatcher, all unit radios will be switched to the dispatch channel. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Dispatching Tac Channel Assignments.doc 06/09/2012

7 Dispatching Tac Channel Assignments O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 3 of 3 Note: The last unit remaining on scene for fire watch, will leave all of their radios on the Dispatch or TAC Channel assigned to the call. The unit returning to the fire scene to complete Fire Watch will respond on Dispatch channel. They are available and dispatchers will notify them in the event of another call. Issued: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Dispatching Tac Channel Assignments.doc 06/09/2012

8 Portable Radios O.G. # Eff. March 1, 2009 Page 1 of 1 Init. of FC POLICY: To identify the proper use and accountability of portable radios. All Personnel using portable radios All on duty Kamloops Fire Rescue member will be provided with a portable radio. Radio is to remain off when not in use. All portable radios are marked and electronically coded for a specific hall and are to be stored in their originating hall. PROCEDURE: When tagging in at the start of the shift members will obtain a radio from the charger. One of their three accountability tags will be placed on the charger under the portable radio they have selected. Members being relieved are to ensure their portable radio and holster is returned to the charger and hook respectively removing their accountability tag from the charger. Portable radios will be carried in the holsters provided or in the radio pocket on their PPE. Remote speaker/microphones are NOT to be removed from the portable radios. Four portable radios at Station One and four portable radios at Station Two are tagged as Hall Cover Crew, these radios are to be reserved for a hall cover call back crew. Members called back that are responding to an incident should take a portable radio if one is available. Off duty members or members taking a portable radio are to leave one of their three accountability tags on the charging unit. The member is also responsible to return the radio back to it originating Hall. The hall officer is responsible at the start of EVERY shift to ensure all portable radios are accounted for. Lost or damaged radios are to be reported to the Duty Chief followed up by a written report. This O.G. Replaces Issued: NEW

9 O.G. # Page 1 of 1 Dispatch Protocols Eff. 18 January 2007 POLICY: It is recognized that close coordination and brevity in communications can be helpful to mitigate the incident command/fire ground work load. It must also be recognized that the Dispatch Centre work load may become extreme during the same period, so a teamwork approach must be adopted. Chief, Deputy Chief, Operations Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Incident Command, Dispatchers. This O.G. shall be applied to all emergency and/or incident responses carried out by Kamloops Fire Rescue. All department personnel identified within the scope of this O.G. shall be familiar with and carry out their responsibilities identified in this Guideline. PROCEDURE: Communications Procedures 1. The first-in Company/Chief Officer shall establish and assume command of the incident and specify Command location. 2. the I.C. shall declare an initial report consisting of: a) Unit designation of the unit arriving on scene and location b) Brief description of incident situation (i.e. Nothing showing/smoke showing Bravo Side) c) Brief description of action to be taken. 3. After the I.C. completes a size-up, he/she shall declare a status report consisting of: a) Obvious conditions b) Declaration of strategy c) Description of obvious safety concerns d) Request for additional resources 4. Communication to and from: a) Dispatch will be through the I.C. or designate b) Command will be through Dispatch or Division Officers (where applicable) Upon completion of the initial scene assessment, I.C. will provide Dispatch an estimate of how long and how many crew will be utilized at the incident. This will be the trigger point for Dispatch to begin the necessary support protocols, as per the nature of the incident. Dispatch is required to prompt Operations Chief, Battalion Chiefs, and Incident Command on protocols such as back-filling halls or other resources. Issued on: NEW W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Dispatch Protocols.doc 06/09/2012

10 10 Minute Timer Operational Guideline O.G.# Page 1 of 1 Eff. October 1010 Init. of FC POLICY: 10 minutes is an important milestone to incident commanders with relation to fire damage and the structural integrity of a building. To assist the incident commander dispatch is to advise command when 10 minutes has elapsed from the first report of fire. All dispatch personnel. Activating timers and reporting to incident command PROCEDURE: Upon receiving any report that, in the judgment of the dispatcher, warrants a structure fire page out protocol, the dispatcher is to activate the discreet 10 minute timer placed at the dispatch position. This is to be done immediately following the page out procedure. (press start). When the 10 minute alarm has sounded (push stop)- this will disable the alarm. Immediately advise the incident commander that 10 minutes has elapsed. The means of this communiqué is at the discretion of the dispatcher. When completed and when practicable reset the timer to 10 minutes. (push reset then 2) REFERENCE: Electronic Mail From Fire Chief October 05, 2010 to All Assistant Chiefs, Fire Department Administration, Officers and Acting Officers Deputy Chief J. Bell memo F dated December 14, This O.G. Replaces # Issued on: December 14, 1009 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Minute Timer Dispatch.docx

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12 DISPATCH PAGE OUT PROCEDURE O.G.# Page 1 of 1 Eff. April Init. of FC To provide consistent procedure to page out crews to incidents All dispatch personnel and officers in charge POLICY: Standard page out procedure for emergency incidents PROCEDURE: Communication Operators shall page out the fire station for the area of the emergency incident. This step will take place as soon as the pertinent information has been obtained from the caller. Communication Operators will : step 1 Broadcast the following information; the fire station/units involved the type of emergency address map number step 2 Send out tones step 3 Repeat step 1 For example: Rescue 1 Medical Shortness of Breath Victoria Street; map 1517 Tones Rescue 1 - Medical - Shortness of Breath Victoria Street, map 1517 Any additional information is to be given to the officer when the unit is on route. This O.G. Replaces NEW Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Dispatch Page Out procedure.docx 9/6/2012

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14 Mutual Aid/Aid Agreement O.G. # Page 1 of 1 Eff.: 27 October 2009 POLICY: To identify Mutual Aid Agreement Procedures, persons authorized to initiate Mutual Aid/Aid Agreements and documentation requirements Operations Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Deputy Chief, Fire Chief The Fire Chief or his delegate (Deputy Chief, or Operations Chief) may be requested to implement the Mutual Aid/Aid Agreements. The Battalion Chief may get a request for Mutual Aid or Aid from the following communities, Merritt, Sun Peaks or Rivershore. PROCEDURES: 1. The Chief Officer upon request from one of the three communities will dispatch Aid as per that particular agreement (see below). 2. The Battalion Chief will inform the Deputy Chief that Aid has been requested and sent. 3. Track staffing and equipment used for billing purposes. SUNPEAKS: Upon request from the Sun Peaks Fire Chief or designate, shall immediately dispatch the closest Fire Engine with One (1) Captain and Three (3) Firefighters Will call in an off-duty Captain and three (3) Firefighters to backfill KFR to proper staffing levels Shall notify the Deputy Chief and/or the Fire Chief of the request. MERRITT: Upon request from the Merritt Fire Chief or designate, shall immediately call back One (1) Captain and Three (3) Firefighters to respond in the Reserve Engine to Merritt. Shall notify the Deputy Chief and/or the Fire Chief of the request. RIVERSHORE: REFERENCE: Upon request from the River Shore Fire Chief or designate, shall immediately dispatch the closest Fire Engine with One (1) Captain and Three (3) Firefighters Will call in an off-duty Captain and three (3) Firefighters to backfill KFR to proper staffing levels The Operations Chief will respond to the fire. Shall notify the Deputy Chief and/or the Fire Chief of the request Section #4 Kamloops Fire & Rescue Services Operational Guideline Replaces OG Issued November 02, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Mutual Aid.doc 06/09/2012

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16 Domtar Repeater Operational Guideline O.G.# Page 1 of 1 Eff. January 29, 2010 Init. of FC POLICY: Domtar and Kamloops Fire Rescue teams require radio communications with each other during any working incident at Domtar. To accomplish this, an interoperability communication system has been constructed. The Kamloops Fire Rescue site repeater channel 15 has been interfaced with the Domtar emergency channel, allowing for seamless communications between Kamloops Fire and Domtar emergency personnel. All Fire Department personnel Dispatch is to activate Domtar interoperability repeater prior to responding units arrival. Incident command is to ensure channel 15 is used for fire ground communications while at the Domtar site. PROCEDURE: Upon dispatching any possible working incident at the Domtar site, dispatch is to assign channel 15 as the working channel for the incident. Dispatch is to then prepare to activate the Domtar site repeater. After receiving confirmation transmissions from all responding units, Dispatch is to activate the Domtar site repeater. Dispatch is to then physically change Zetron Kam. Ground to Fire Ground repeater channel. Incident Commanders are to ensure all Fire Department personnel are on channel 15 for the duration of the incident. Command is reminded both Kamloops Fire and Domtar emergency personnel will be on this channel. Upon completion of the incident Command is to advise Dispatch command is terminated and all personnel are clear. Dispatch is to then deactivate the Domtar Site repeater. Dispatch is reminded to return Zetron Kam ground to Fire Ground T/A.. REFERENCE: This O.G. Replaces NEW Issued on: W:\Firew\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Domtar Repeater.Docx September 6, 2012

17 Portable Repeater Operational Guideline O.G.# 0.00 Page 1 of 1 Eff. December 14, 2009 Init. of FC POLICY: The City of Kamloops has a wide and varied topography that offers many challenges to fire ground communications. Kamloops Fire Rescue has developed a portable repeater to meet the needs/challenges of both large and distant fire grounds. All Fire Department personnel At the discretion of the Incident Commander the Fire Ground repeater may be deployed throughout the City of Kamloops. PROCEDURE: When simplex radio communications is poor as the result of the geographic size or topography of a fire ground Incident Command will deploy the Portable Repeater - channel 15. The portable repeater shall be located in either the Operations Chief s office or in the Operations Chief s pick-up. Detailed instructions on setting up the portable repeater may be found attached to the unit. Once repeater is powered up the fire ground working frequency shall be changed from the assigned channel to channel 15. Dispatch will be notified when channel 15 is in operation. Dispatch will change the Zetron Kam ground frequency to Fire Ground repeater (channel 15) This will facilitate portable radio to dispatch communications throughout 98 percent of the city. Upon completion of the incident, Incident Command will notify Dispatch that the portable repeater is no longer in use, Dispatch will change Zetron Kam Ground frequency to Fire Ground T/A. REFERENCE: This O.G. Replaces #0.00 Issued on: December 14, 2009 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Portable Repeater.doc 9/6/2012

18 Portable Repeater Operational Guideline O.G.# Page 1 of 1 Eff. January 29, 2010 Init. of FC POLICY: The City of Kamloops has a wide and varied topography that offers many challenges to fire ground communications. Kamloops Fire Rescue has developed a portable repeater to meet the needs/challenges of both large and distant fire grounds. All Fire Department personnel At the discretion of the Incident Commander the Fire Ground repeater may be deployed throughout the City of Kamloops. PROCEDURE: When simplex radio communications is poor as the result of the geographic size or topography of a fire ground Incident Command will deploy the Portable Repeater - channel 15. The portable repeater shall be located in either the Operations Chief s office or in the Operations Chief s pick-up. Detailed instructions on setting up the portable repeater may be found attached to the unit. Once repeater is powered up the fire ground working frequency shall be changed from the assigned channel to channel 15. Dispatch will be notified when channel 15 is in operation. Dispatch will change the Zetron Kam ground frequency to Fire Ground repeater (channel 15) This will facilitate portable radio to dispatch communications throughout 98 percent of the city. Upon completion of the incident, Incident Command will notify Dispatch that the portable repeater is no longer in use, Dispatch will change Zetron Kam Ground frequency to Fire Ground T/A. REFERENCE: This O.G. Replaces NEW Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Portable Repeater.docx 9/6/2012

19 Incident Safety Officer (ISO) O.G.# Page 1 of 2 Eff. August 12, 2005 POLICY: To identify the appointment, role and responsibilities of an Incident Safety Officer (ISO). Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Operations Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs, Scene Division Officers, Group Officers, Team Officers The Incident Commander's (IC) responsibility for personnel safety may be enhanced at any time through the arrival of an ISO (as per response protocol) or through the appointment of an ISO by the IC from available senior Officers at the scene. PROCEDURE: 1. The Incident Command may choose to appoint an Incident Safety Officer (ISO) and upon appointment of an ISO, the ISO shall report to the IC and obtain a briefing. 2. Upon completion of a complete size up, the ISO shall provide the IC with an assessment of the safety risks at the scene. 3. The ISO shall request that the IC establish a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) when needed in accordance with OG# The ISO will ensure that the RIT accomplishes its tasks in accordance with OG# and the RIT shall report to the ISO. 5. The ISO shall walk the incident and establish a perimeter. 6. The items of concern for the ISO include: a) protective clothing b) Safety Gear (SCBA, helmets, ear flaps in place on entry, face shields) c) Personnel fatigue (rehab, canteen notification) d) Structural condition (roof, walls, floors, facades, windows, etc.) e) Establishment of Accountability system f) Utilities secured (overhead wires, natural gas, propane tanks, etc.) g) Apparatus placement (solid surface, near collapsible walls, positioned for egress, properly secured, overhead wires, operating angle for aerial devices) h) Ground Ladders (proper length, footing, placement, secured) i) Tactics (non-opposing lines, proper equipment use, tools, safety gear) j) Hazardous materials W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Incident Safety Officer.doc 06/09/2012

20 Incident Safety Officer (ISO) O.G.# Page 2 of 2 Eff. August 12, 2005 k) Crew continuity and control during access, exiting operations l) Adequate lighting for safe operations (night, overhaul, poor visibility) m) Establishment of a Rescue plan in conjunction with RIT members 7. The ISO shall periodically report back to the IC 8. The ISO shall notify the IC of any imminent hazards discovered for his/her corrective action 9. In extreme emergency situations that represent a life or injury threat to personnel, the ISO is authorized to take immediate action to alter, stop or prevent imminent unsafe acts at an incident scene before notification of the IC. 10. The ISO shall report immediately to the IC after taking emergency action that alters, stops or prevents imminent unsafe acts. 11. In other than extreme emergencies, individuals, fire companies or agencies violating safety policies will be identified after the incident by listing information in post-incident safety reports. 12. The ISO must complete a post-incident safety report for each incident that is attended by the ISO for attention of the Deputy Chief. Also See: OG# Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) OG# Incident Command REFERENCE: Training Guide for Incident Safety Officers Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Incident Safety Officer.doc 06/09/2012

21 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) O.G. # Eff. December 2007 Page 1 of 3 To state the aim, appointment, chain of command and deployment objectives for a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). All Fire Suppression Personnel POLICY: At all structural fires where firefighters are engaged in interior firefighting a Rapid Intervention Team will be established. A (RIT) is a team of back-up rescuers formally assembled for the purpose of quickly responding to cases of missing or incapacitated fire fighters. RIT members must not engage, or be assigned to activities that limit their abilities to make a prompt response to rescue an endangered firefighter but may be assigned quick duties such as raising a ladder for a second means of egress or related duties to enhance firefighter safety. The RIT must consist of a minimum of two fire suppression personnel and must be established on scene prior to a second entry team entering but not more than 10 minutes after the initial attack. When a RIT is deployed, a second RIT must be established. A RIT is comprised of suppression firefighters trained in implementing RIT procedures. A RIT equipment list is attached to this OG and can be accessed through apparatus on scene. RIT helmet shields should be worn by assigned personnel and will be carried on the Command Unit. The RIT reports directly to the Incident Commander. PROCEDURE: Report directly to the IC in full PPE and SCBA. Obtain a list of all apparatus, locations and activities with the number of firefighters committed to interior operations and their locations Obtain the Pre-Fire Plan (if available) and read it Acquire the RIT Kit (see notes on rapid deployment) Acquire two portable radios. Monitor Radio Traffic Acquire specific channel assignment for RIT Conduct a visual 360 degree size-up of the structure Monitor the operational channel with attention to crew activities Identify and quickly establish a rapid deployment area for RIT that allows for RIT entry but without interference to fire fighter operations and outside collapse zones or other hazards RIT for High Rise will be located on the deployment floor. Report findings preferably in person to the Incident Commander or Safety Officer - if one is assigned Follow additional instructions from IC and report to RIT Staging Standby at RIT equipment rapid deployment staging area The term, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY followed by a statement of the problem such as firefighter down interior side Bravo ) will activate the RIT. All radio communication not related to the RIT emergency will cease on hearing the MAYDAY alert. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ RIT.doc 06/09/2012

22 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) O.G. # Eff. December 2007 Page 2 of 3 The RIT will be required to formulate a problem list, based on presenting information about the nature of the problem and suspected location e.g. 1. Lost/disoriented firefighter 2. Firefighter without air 3. Entrapment/Structural collapse 4. Overtaken/injured by fire 5. Fall through floor/roof/below grade 6. Collapse/medical emergency/no entrapment In addition, select the appropriate strategy and RIT tools, considering risk SEARCH/RESCUE: A RIT should select from the available actions when safe to do so. Conduct risk/benefit analysis Determine the number of missing firefighters and determine last known location Determine entrance used by firefighters Determine RITs path into the fire area Conduct an analysis of the problem and determine which rescue tools might be best suited Consider PPV if not already done if it is safe and will improve vision/atmosphere Place lights at doors Start rescue efforts toward the firefighter(s) last know location Follow recognized search procedures. RIT KIT A RIT Kit shall be compiled on scene from apparatus deployed to the incident. This kit will contain tools specific to rapid intervention. Also See: Incident Safety Officer OG #? Structural Entry Requirements OG #? RIT Kit equipment list W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ RIT.doc 06/09/2012

23 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) O.G. # Eff. December 2007 Page 3 of3 Addendum to O.G. #? Effective: December 2007 RIT Kit Equipment List (To be evaluated & redeveloped on need) RIT Pac s (2) T/CTarp Charged hose line Halligan tool Extra air pack 30 ft. rope 2 hand lanterns Burn kit FR kit AED Oxygen Thermal Blanket High Rise Pack RIT Ladders (if required) Placed This O.G. Replaces Issued on: August 12, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ RIT.doc 06/09/2012

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26 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) O.G Eff. January 2010 Page 1 of 3 To state the aim, appointment, chain of command and deployment objectives for a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). All Fire Suppression Personnel POLICY: At all structural fires, where fire fighters are engaged in interior operations, a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) will be established. RIT is a team of rescuers formally assembled for the purpose of quickly responding to cases of missing or incapacitated fire fighters. RIT members must not engage or be assigned to activities that limit their abilities to make a prompt response to rescue an endangered fire fighter, but may be assigned quick duties such as raising a ladder for a second means of egress or related duties to enhance fire fighter safety. The RIT must consist of a minimum of two fire suppression personnel and must be established on scene prior to a second entry team entering but not more than 10 minutes after the initial attack team entry. When RIT is deployed, a second RIT must be established. A RIT is comprised of suppression firefighters trained in implementing RIT procedures. A RIT equipment list is attached to this OG. All required RIT equipment can be supplied by apparatus on scene. The RIT reports directly to the Incident Commander. PROCEDURE: Report directly to the IC in full PPE and SCBA. Obtain a list of all apparatus, locations and activities with the number of fire fighters committed to interior operations and their locations Obtain the Pre-Fire Plan (if available) and read it Deploy the RIT Tarp and place all required RIT equipment on the Tarp. Acquire two portable radios. Monitor all Operational Radio Traffic Conduct a visual 360 degree size-up of the structure Establish a rapid deployment area that allows for RIT entry but does not interfere with fire fighting operations, is outside collapse zones and away from all hazards. RIT for High Rise fires will be located on the Deployment floor. Report findings of concern to the Incident Commander or Safety Officer Standby at RIT equipment rapid deployment staging area The term, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY followed by a statement of the problem such as fire fighter down interior side Bravo will be the prompt for the RIT to prepare to make entry into the structure. The RIT will only enter the structure when instructed to do so by the Incident Commander or the Entry Control Officer. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ RIT.docx

27 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) O.G Eff. January 2010 Page 2 of 3 The RIT will be required to formulate a strategy, select the appropriate equipment and as directed by the Incident Commander, initiate all fire fighter rescues. All these decisions are based on presenting information about the nature of the problem and suspected location of the fire fighter(s) that need rescuing. e.g. 1. Lost/disoriented firefighter 2. Firefighter without air 3. Entrapment/Structural collapse 4. Overtaken/injured by fire 5. Fall through floor/roof/below grade 6. Collapse/medical emergency/no entrapment When planning a fire fighter rescue the RIT needs to consider the following: The number of missing firefighters and determine last known location The entrance used by firefighters Determine RITs path into the fire area Conduct an analysis of the problem and determine which rescue tools might be best suited Consider PPV if it is safe as it will improve vision/atmosphere Place lights at doors Start rescue efforts toward the firefighter(s) last know location Follow recognized search procedures. RIT KIT A RIT Kit shall be compiled on scene from apparatus deployed to the incident. This kit will contain the following list of tools. These tools are to be specific to the RIT and are not to be used for other fire ground operations. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ RIT.docx

28 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) O.G Eff. January 2010 Page 3 of 3 RIT Kit Equipment List (Suggested needs based on the emergency) RIT Pac s (2) Sledgehammer Equipment Tarp K Saw Charged hose line Piercing nozzle Halligan tool Distributor nozzle Extra air pack High Rise Pack 50 ft. rope O2 Kit 2 hand lanterns Attic Ladder FR kit AED This O.G. Replaces Issued on: December 2007 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ RIT.docx

29 Structural Entry Requirements O.G. # Eff. 06 September 2012 Page 1 of 1 To identify staffing requirements for entry into structure fires when SCBA is used. All Fire Suppression Personnel POLICY: Fire Suppression personnel shall not enter a structure for the purpose of fire suppression until a minimum of two fire suppression personnel are assembled to work as a team inside the structure and a minimum of two fire suppression personnel are available outside the structure to provide assistance or perform rescue. Any task that the outside fire fighters perform while in standby rescue status must not interfere with the responsibility to account for those individuals in the hazard area. Any task, duty or function being performed by the rescue team must be such that the work can be abandoned without placing an employee at additional risk, if rescue or other assistance is needed. In life threatening situations, or upon determination of the OIC that a rapid, safe initial interior attack would mitigate the situation, the policy may be modified in accordance with WCB Regulation (Entry into Buildings) allowing entry of the initial crew if the crew consists of four (4) personnel with one (1) person (other than the Pump Operator) remaining outside. When there is a report of a confirmed structure fire or smoke and/or flames are witnessed while approaching the structure, a hydrant supply must be established by the first in Engine Company. PROCEDURE: When an interior attack cannot be initiated in accordance with the policy: 1. The first arriving Officer will don PPE and SCBA and conduct a size-up, provide an initial report, establish command and provide instructions to the second responding unit. 2. Under Officer direction, the crew on the first arriving unit will don PPE and SCBA and conduct activities that include but are not limited to establishment of a water supply, shutting off of utilities, placement of ladders, and the laying of the attack line to the entrance or exposure protection. 3. Assemble the offensive attack team on arrival of the second apparatus. 4. While inside the structure, the entrance crew must have a charged hose line with them at all times. See also: Incident Safety Officer O.G. Rapid Intervention Team O.G. This O.G. Replaces Issued on: January 07, 2009 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Structural Entry Requirements.doc 06/09/2012

30 POST-INCIDENT REVIEW O.G. # Eff. August 12 th 2005 Page 1 of 2 To provide a non-personal forum for the review of strategies, tactics and tasks that were employed at specified incidents. To provide a supportive, constructive environment for the improvement of knowledge related to Fire Department strategies, tactics and tasks. To develop draft operating guidelines (if required) To draft recommendations for consideration by the Office of the Fire Chief (if required) POLICY: Incident Commanders, Command Staff, Company Officers, Fire Fighters The guiding principle in support of a post-incident review is constructive change that furthers Fire Fighter/Officer education and safety in Fire Department Operations. PROCEDURE: 1. For any single or multiple alarm incident, the Incident Commander, or any Company Officer at the incident who was a participant may request a post-incident review by calling the Deputy Chief, Operations Chief, or Chief Training Officer. 2. The Officer making an application shall provide the date, time, incident number and a rationale as to how a post-incident review will further Fire Fighter/Officer education and safety. 3. Upon approval of the application by the Deputy Chief, Operations Chief, or Chief Training Officer, a post-incident review Facilitator will be identified by the Deputy Chief. 4. The appointed Facilitator, in consultation with the applicant, shall establish a review date, time and location for the post-incident review. 5. The applicant, in consultation with the Facilitator, shall identify all parties who attended the incident. 6. The Facilitator shall publicize the post-incident review by way of memorandum to the Halls/personnel who attended the incident. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Post Incident Review.doc 06/09/2012

31 POST-INCIDENT REVIEW O.G. # Eff. January 19, 1995 Page 2 of 2 7. The Facilitator shall invite the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Operations Chief, and Battalion Chiefs to attend the Post-Incident Review. The review date, time and location shall be provided. 8. Unless otherwise specified, attendance at a post-incident review shall be voluntary. 9. New Operating Guidelines or recommendations (if required) shall be the record of the post-incident review. No other minutes or recordings of the post-incident review shall be created unless requested by the Office of the Fire Chief. 10. A post-incident review shall address each of the following topics: Initial apparatus/drive-by/ placement Initial Report: Unit ID, Arrival confirmation, Incident description, Request for assistance and type, Assumption of command OGS Selection of Command Mode Size-up and problem identification Task Assignments and command structure Life Safety (F/F, Citizen) Fire Control (Water placement, amount, direction) Environmental Protection Property Conservation Progress Evaluation and Reporting Span of Control Transfer of Command Incident Closure REFERENCE: NIL Issued: August 12 th 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Post Incident Review.doc 06/09/2012

32 Rescue Response O.G. # Page 1 of 1 Eff. 06 September 2012 To provide direction in the assignment of Rescue apparatus where CAD does not automatically assign a Rescue. All Dispatch personnel and all Officers in Charge. POLICY: A Rescue will be assigned to all WORKING FIRES. The Rescue will be assigned where extrication is immediately apparent from information supplied by the caller or where, Dispatch or the Officer in Charge of responding apparatus believes Rescue may be required, or the Officer in Charge is on scene of an incident requiring Rescue. The Rescue will be assigned to all MVI's on Highways 1, 5 and 5a, PROCEDURE: 1. All MVI's on Highway 1, 5 and 5a, and all MVI's which indicate a Rescue may be required will be coded by the dispatcher. 2. MVI's involving buses, trains or semi-trailer trucks will be Code 03 by the dispatcher. 3. Incidents in which the assignment does not include a Rescue will have a Rescue "specialled" into the assignment by the dispatcher. This O.G. Replaces Issued on: October 02, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Rescue Response.doc

33 Training Officers Responding to incidents O.G Eff. November 15, 2007 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To establish a guideline that identifies the procedure for the Training Officers responding to Incidents. All personnel When the Training Officers respond to incidents in the Training pickup trucks, it is at the discretion of the Officer as to whether they respond Emergency or routine. PROCEDURE: When the Training Officers respond to incidents with the Training pickup trucks, they may be required to travel Emergency. When travelling Emergency, the operator does not automatically have the right of way, the emergency vehicle is asking permission to proceed against the posted signage. Should an accident occur while the emergency vehicle travels through a red light, the operator may be at fault. Refer to O.G. # Vehicle Response Safety Suggestions on when to travel Emergency or routine are (but not limited to): - Travel Emergency to confirmed working structure fires - Travel Emergency to pick up Sprinkler trailer for a confirmed wildfire threatening structures. - Travel Emergency to wildfires within the city - Travel Emergency to multiple vehicle accident that requires the Training Officers. - Travel routine to non-emergency incidents - Travel routine to emergency incidents that don t require immediate resolution. ie: Hazmat during size up This O.G. Replaces Issued on: NEW W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ TO Response To Incidents.doc Last printed 06/09/ :47:00 AM

34 Communication Devices O.G. # Page 1 of 2 Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 To provide direction in the use of department and personal communication devices. All fire department personnel. POLICY: Department communication devices are for "Official Use Only" and should only be used to carry out the business of the fire department; Use of personal communication devices shall not be permitted, unless approved by the Fire Chief. PROCEDURE: Telephone numbers Fire Hall telephone numbers and Firefighter's home numbers are not to be given to the public. Wherever possible take the name and number of the caller and advise the Fire Department member in question. Long Distance Telephone Calls Members should strive to minimize the use of long distance wherever possible. Long distance calls must not be charged to the City unless they are: a) necessary for conducting department business, b) permitted or required by department policy - eg: callback of crews, staffing pool, etceteras, c) approved by the Officer in Charge - eg: research projects. Long distance charges must be recorded on a speedi-memo, and forwarded to Marilynn at Station #1. It must contain the name of the person or company called and the reason for the call. If the call(s) are for callback crews the incident number must also be included; if for a research project the project name must also be included. The Officer in Charge may permit a member to use a business line for the occasional personal call provided that: a) in the eyes of the Officer in Charge circumstances warrant such a call, b) the call is brief and does not interfere with the conduct of the department's business c) the call, if long distance, is charged to the called number (collect call), a calling card (credit card) or to the member's home number. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Communication Devices.doc 9/6/2012

35 Communication Devices O.G.# Page 2 of 2 Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Facsimile Machine Use of the machine either for receiving or transmitting is restricted to Department business only. Only documents submitted by or approved by a member of the Administration staff may be transmitted. Faxes received for members not located in the area of the fax machine should be forwarded without delay. Faxes received after business hours may be forwarded through internal mail. Cellular Telephones Cellular telephones installed in apparatus may be used at the discretion of the Officer in Charge or specifically as follows: 1. Agencies believed able to provide information (eg: Canutec) required to manage an emergency incident. 2. If apparatus in the field suffer a total loss of communications and no other vehicle or means of communication is available the Officer in Charge of such may use the cellular for urgent or emergency communications. Personal Communication Devices Requests for approval to use these devices while on duty shall be directed in writing to the Fire Chief. Personal communication devices shall include, but not be restricted to, the following a) pagers, b) scanners, c) portable telephones, d) cellular telephones, e) tape machines, f) private alerting devices. NOTE: Please refer to City of Kamloops Corporate Policy # TECH-3-1 CELL PHONES This O.G. Replaces: Department Orders #4507 Issued May 94 & June 95 #4508 Issued Dec. 89 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Communication Devices.doc 9/6/2012

36 CELLULAR PHONE OPERATIONS O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To use Fire Department Cellular phones as an alternate means of communication when required All Fire Department Suppression Personnel The Cellular phone is to be taken with the Fire crews whenever they leave the apparatus PROCEDURE: 1. The Cellular phones are not intended to be used for personal calls. 2. The Cellular phones are intended to be used as an additional tool for Fire crews to conduct the business of the Fire Dept. 3. The Fire crews are to take the Cellular phones with them whenever they are away from the apparatus. 4. The Cellular phones power is on at all times, the power must remain on at all times whether it is in the apparatus or is being used away from the apparatus. Replace the phone in its charger in the apparatus when finished using the cellular. NOTE - There is no hand s free mode. Please refer to City of Kamloops Corporate Policy #TECH-3-1 CELL PHONES This O.G. Replaces Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Cellular Phone Operations.doc 06/09/2012

37 Use of Internet and Electronic Mail O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To identify acceptable and unacceptable uses for Internet and Electronic Mail and exceptions All Fire Department personnel Fire Department personnel shall comply with the City of Kamloops Policy regarding the acceptable use for Internet and Electronic Mail. The City of Kamloops has the right to audit its systems to ensure compliance with this policy. These tools, applications and the information on computers are the property of the City of Kamloops and are subject to Freedom of Information requirements should requests be made of City records. The City may monitor, copy, access or disclose and information or files that you store, process, receive or transmit. PROCEDURE: Acceptable Use of Internet and Transmitting and receiving messages, documents and computer files for City business purposes Unacceptable uses of Internet and Transmitting any materials in violation of Canadian laws; duplicating storing or transmitting pornographic materials; using vulgar, profane or inappropriate language; transmitting or posting a threat, abusive obscene material; duplication, storing or transmitting copyrighted material that violates copyright law; advertising items for sale; lobbying for political purposes; operating a personal business; participating in pyramid or chain schemes. This is not an exhaustive list but the intent of this section should be apparent to the reader. Exceptions: Outside of normal working hours, the Internet and may be used subject to the Unacceptable Uses section above. Usage: Access to Internet and from remote Fire Hall LAN access is to be limited to the time required to do business on the computer. Reference: City of Kamloops Electronic Communications Policy This O.G. Replaces Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Internet and Electronic Mail doc 06/09/2012

38 Wireless Communication Interference with AED and other Sensitive Medical Equipment O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To identify potential interference with sensitive medical equipment caused by cell phones and portable radios and to recommend alternate means of communication when possible. All Fire Department Personnel Fire crews are to avoid the use of portable radios and cell phones in Emergency Rooms and Intensive Care Units or within three meters of an AED during analyze and defibrillation protocol. PROCEDURE: Sensitive medical equipment may be susceptible to interference from wireless communications devices (portable radios and cellular phones). Any portable radio should not be used within a distance of 3 metres of an AED or any other sensitive medical equipment. The radio may be left on but the operator should not broadcast from the unit unless the operator moves away from the medical equipment to a distance of 3 meters. Cellular phones should not be used in Emergency Rooms or Intensive Care Units for any routine communication. Upon receiving a call, the operator should remove themselves from the sensitive area before answering the call. In hospitals with a hardwired communication system, firefighters should make use of this system when possible or practical. This O.G. Replaces : NIL Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Wireless Communication Interference.doc 06/09/2012

39 DIGITAL CAMERA OPERATIONS O.G. # Eff. January 3 rd, 2005 Page 1 of 3 To use Digital Cameras as a means of documenting and preserving evidence. All Fire Department Suppression Personnel, Fire Investigators POLICY: The Digital Camera is to be placed in a secure place on the Apparatus, so as to prevent damage to camera. All first in Engines and Aerials will be equipped with Nikon Coolpix PROCEDURE: 1. The digital cameras are not intended to be used for personal use. 2. The Digital Cameras are intended to be used as an additional tool for Fire crews to document and preserve evidence. 3. At the OIC direction, picture will be taken for the use of the Fire Investigation team. 4. Once pictures have been taken, contact Fire Prevention to have the photos retrieved and the memory cleared for the next session. 5. See attachments for Camera Use. NOTE -. Cameras battery shall be checked on the first day shift and charged accordingly This O.G. Replaces Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Digital Camera Operations.doc 06/09/2012

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42 Common Language For Radio Communication O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 1 of 7 To provide a reference for common language between radio users. All Fire Department personnel POLICY: Fire Department personnel will use a common language on the radio and over the telephone in order to improve understanding. PROCEDURE: The following is a chart of terms that are to be used on Kamloops Fire Rescue Radio System. Comments are provided where necessary. All Personnel using Kamloops Fire Rescue radios must be familiar with ITU (International Telecommunications Union) phonetic alphabet. A Alpha AL FAH B Bravo BRAH VOH C Charlie CHAR LEE D Delta DELL TAH E Echo ECK OH F Foxtrot FOKS TROT G Golf GOLF H Hotel HOH TELL I India IN DEE AH J Juliett JEW LEE ETT K Kilo KEY LOH L Lima LEE MAH M Mike MIKE N November NO VEM BER O Oscar OSS CAH P Papa PAH PAH Q Quebec KEH BECK R Romeo ROW ME OH S Sierra SEE AIR RAH T Tango TANG GO U Uniform YOU NEE FORM V Victor VIK TAH W Whiskey WISS KEY X X-Ray ECKS RAY Y Yankee YANG KEY Z Zulu ZOO LOO Note: The Syllables to be emphasized are in bold W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Common Language For Radio Communication.doc 06/09/2012

43 Common Language For Radio Communication O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 2 of 7 Time: The twenty-four hour clock system will be used to express time; time should be expressed and transmitted by means of four figures, the first two denoting the hour past midnight and the last two the minutes past the hour. See following pages. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Common Language For Radio Communication.doc 06/09/2012

44 Common Language For Radio Communication O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 3 of 7 Resource Common Language Radio Call Comment Ambulance Ambulance Replaces EHS or BCAS Aerial Apparatus Ladder and Number (1) Tower is a platform; Ladder is straight ladder; Truck may be either. Chief Officers Chief Name Dispatch Dispatch Replaces Kamloops Fire Dispatch. Emergency Operations Centre Engine EOC Engine and Number Unified Command Centre at the scene of an incident Boat Boat and Number Refers to boats in operation at Staff and Fire Prevention Hazardous Materials Unit Mechanical Rank and Name Hazmat Mechanical and Name Rescue Rescue and Number (1) Support Vehicle or Tender Support Vehicle or Tender and Number W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Common Language For Radio Communication.doc 06/09/2012

45 Common Language For Radio Communication O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 4 of 7 Apparatus Status Respond with Lights and Siren Respond without Lights and Siren Common Language Radio Call Comment Respond Emergency Replaces Code 3 Respond routine Replaces Code 2 Responding to incident Responding Apparatus to indicate type response (routine/emergency) At the Scene On scene (giving First on scene establishes Command location) Available at the Scene Available on Scene IC to make apparatus available as appropriate Available on Air Available on Radio Contact can be made by radio with this unit Leaving Scene Returning to hall Back in quarters and Remaining there Response delayed, but will respond Staged Out of Service; Will not respond Returning to Quarters In Quarters Available on radio or Out of Service Staged (giving location) Out of Service Use appropriate term, depending upon length of delay. The term Delayed response is not Used. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Common Language For Radio Communication.doc 06/09/2012

46 Common Language For Radio Communication O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 5 of 7 ISC Actions Common Language Radio Call Comment Establishing command (Identification) command Use street or location as appropriate to differentiate Commands Establishing division or group geographical or functional Investigating alarms ringing Division and group Investigating alarms ringing. Division is geographical; Group is functional. Nothing showing Nothing showing Indicate what actions are being taken. Smoke and fire showing Smoke and fire showing Describe structure and extent. Used for small, one room fire. Smoke showing Smoke showing Describe structure and extent. Fully involved Working fire Describe structure and extent. Used for major, multi-room fire. Taking hydrant for water supply Completion of primary search Forward progress of fire stopped Property loss stopped Fire out Personnel left at scene to watch Leave scene; situation terminated Emergency evacuation of building (Vehicle) taking hydrant at (location) Primary search All clear Under control Loss stopped Fire struck Fire Watch Command terminated Emergency evacuation Can also be used for other types of incidents. Command is assumed by Fire Watch. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Common Language For Radio Communication.doc 06/09/2012

47 Common Language For Radio Communication O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 6 of 7 ICS Actions Emergency traffic radio priority Fire fighter injured on scene I Understand Member in trouble; police assistance needed Yes No Designation of side structure Repeat Common Language Radio Call Mayday Fire fighter down Roger RCMP emergency Affirmative Negative Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta Say Again Comment Refers to fire fighters. Civilians are patients or victims and description If possible, provide details. Alpha is the front or address side; others proceed in clockwise rotation. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Common Language For Radio Communication.doc 06/09/2012

48 Common Language For Radio Communication O.G. # Eff. October 2 nd, 2005 Page 7 of 7 Incident Type Aids or patient with communicable disease Common Language Radio Call Medical Caution Advised Comment Fire fighters should interpret as requiring extra caution. Arson Suspicious Fire Give details as available and appropriate. Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods or hazmat Give details as available and appropriate. Fire Death Suspected fire Death Give details as available and appropriate. Medical incident First Responder call Give details as available and appropriate. Motor Vehicle Incident Burn victim Fire Public Service Sudden death MVI (specifying number of vehicles) Burn victim Fire Public Service Sudden death Give details as available and appropriate. This O.G. Replaces Issued: Nil W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Common Language For Radio Communication.doc 06/09/2012

49 Communications Working Channel O.G.# Page 1 of 1 Eff. May, 10, 2009 Init. of FC POLICY: PROCEDURE: To provide a consistent process of changing to a working channel to enhance fire ground safety All Fire Department personnel The Incident Commander shall operate on a working channel for any incident that is prolonged in nature, or has multiple units responding. All working incidents shall utilize a simplex frequency set. Channels 16, 3 and 4 shall be used for this purpose. - Dispatch is to assign a working channel at the inception of any incident they deem to be a possible working incident - Responding units are to acknowledge assigned channel when responding. - Responding units are to remain on the dispatch channel CH-1 until committing to the incident. - The first in unit is to broadcast their arrival and that they are switching to the working channel - As other responding units arrive in the vicinity of the scene, they are to report to Dispatch that they are committing to the scene and switching to the working channel - Arriving units then report to I/C on the working channel that they have committed to the scene, giving their location etc If a single responding unit incident grows in scope I/C will report he has a working incident, a working channel will be assigned for the incident by Dispatch. REFERENCE: NFPA standard 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Communications Systems, Section and recommend that, A simplex radio channel shall be provided for onscene tactical communications This O.G. Replaces # Issued on: NEW [Type text]

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51 Hall Coverage & Call Back to Major Incidents O.G. # Eff. April 2009 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To establish a consistent procedure to activate coverage due to response of apparatus to Major Incidents All fire department personnel. Hall Coverage will be at the discretion of the Operations Chief or Battalion Chiefs. Incident Command, through Dispatch can initiate call back to a scene. Hall Coverage and Call Back are to provide uniform coverage for the City and to insure adequate manpower at Major Incidents. PROCEDURE: Specialty Teams, HazMat, Technical Rope Rescue 1. Incident Command will determine if Specialty Team members are required. 2. IC, with input from on duty team members will establish the number of members required. 3. Following instruction from IC, Dispatch will page appropriate specialty team, with a brief description of the Incident and the number of team members required, and advise team members to contact dispatch. 4. Team members will call dispatch, indicating they can respond. When we reach the number indicated by IC, members will be told they are not required. Major Incidents 1. Incident Command will determine if additional staffing is required and how many. 2. Dispatch will page out ALL off duty paid members, with a brief description of the Incident and the number of members required. 3. Members will call dispatch, indicating they can respond. When we reach the number indicated by IC members will be told they are not required. 4. Members responding will have the responsibility to arrive on scene without delay. 5. Members arriving on scene without going through Dispatch will not be reimbursed for the call. Hall Cover 1. Hall cover will be at the discretion of the Operations Chief or Battalion Chief 2. Appropriate apparatus must be available for Hall cover to take place 3. Upon directions from the Operations Chief or Battalion Chief, Dispatch will call appropriate members for hall cover This Replaces OG Issued on: 19 January 2007 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Hall Cover & Call Back.doc

52 Hall Coverage & Call Back to Major Incidents O.G. # Eff. August 2009 Page 1 of 2 POLICY: To establish a consistent procedure to activate coverage due to response of apparatus to Major Incidents All fire department personnel. Hall Coverage will be at the discretion of the Operations Chief or Battalion Chiefs. Incident Command, through Dispatch can initiate call back to a scene. Hall Coverage and Call Back are to provide uniform coverage for the City and to insure adequate manpower at Major Incidents. PROCEDURE: Specialty Teams, HazMat, Technical Rope Rescue, Swift Water/Ice Rescue 1. Incident Command will determine if Specialty Team members are required. 2. IC, with input from on duty team members will establish the number of members required. 3. Following instruction from IC, Dispatch will page appropriate specialty team, with a brief description of the Incident and the number of team members required, and advise team members to contact dispatch. 4. Team members will call dispatch, indicating they can respond. When we reach the number indicated by IC, members will be told they are not required. Major Incidents 1. Incident Command will determine if additional staffing is required and how many. 2. For call back in Stations One (1), Two (2) or Three (3) Dispatch will page out off duty paid members from all of these areas, with a brief description of the Incident and the number of members required. 3. For call back in Stations Four (4), Five (5) of Six (6) Dispatch will page out off duty paid along with Auxiliaries for that area. 4. Members will call dispatch, indicating they can respond. When we reach the number indicated by IC members will be told they are not required. 5. Members responding will have the responsibility to arrive on scene without delay. 6. Members arriving on scene without going through Dispatch will not be reimbursed for the call. Hall Cover 1. Hall cover will be at the discretion of the Operations Chief or Battalion Chief 2. Appropriate apparatus must be available for Hall cover to take place 3. Upon directions from the Operations Chief or Battalion Chief, Dispatch will call appropriate members for hall cover W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Hall Cover & Call Back.docx

53 Hall Coverage & Call Back to Major Incidents O.G. # Eff. August 2009 Page 2 of 2 Call Back Hours No member of Kamloops Fire Rescue is to work more than eight (8) hours of call back on a single incident in a twenty four (24) hour period. It is incumbent upon the following members to ensure this is followed. Member: is required to inform IC if he is getting close to eight (8) hours of call back. Incident Command: is required to keep track of how long member have been working on at the incident and make arrangements for relief crews. Approval from administration is required to exceed the eight (8) hour maximum. Members exceeding the eight (8) hour maximum without approval will not get paid for any time over the first eight (8) hours. This Replaces OG Issued on: October 2008 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Hall Cover & Call Back.docx

54 CHIEF OFFICER NOTIFICATIONS O.G. # Eff. September 6 th, 05 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To identify the types of calls for which Chief Officers are to be notified Incident Commanders, Operations Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Dispatchers, Fire Chiefs For the listed calls, the appropriate personnel are to be notified. PROCEDURE: Condition Action 1. Death by Fire Notify Duty Chief RCMP 2. Serious Injury (By Fire) Notify Duty Chief RCMP 3. Serious Injury (Fire Fighter) Notify Duty Chief RCMP 4. Suspicious Fire Notify Duty Chief RCMP 5. Definite Arson Fire Notify Duty Chief RCMP 6. Mutual Aid Notify Duty Chief 7. Inter Agency (e.g. RCMP, Forestry) Notify Duty Chief 8. Major Fires Notify Duty Chief 9. Callouts regarding Kamloops Emergency Program: Notify Duty Chief Emergency Social Service (ESS) Kamloops Search and Rescue (SSAR) Kamloops Emergency Program Amateur Radio Issued on: September 6 th, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Chief Officer notifications.doc

55 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus O.G.# 2.07 Page 11 of 2 Eff. August 29 th, 05 To provide Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel with the knowledge and requirements for wearing self contained protective breathing apparatus (SCBA), the procedures for donning and doffing SCBA, and the proper care and maintenance of SCBA equipment. Applicable to all Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel required to wear SCBA. POLICY: All Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel will wear SCBA at all times where the fire fighter could encounter hazardous atmospheres, including the following: - Oxygen deficiency - Elevated temperatures - Smoke - Toxic atmosphere (with or without fire) SCBA will be worn and maintained in accordance with the Kamloops Fire Rescue Respiratory Protection Program. The decision that SCBA is not required at an incident shall be made by the Officer in Charge, not by the individual fire fighters. PROCEDURE: All Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel shall, at entry level, be trained and tested in both written and practical manners, in the use, limitations and maintenance requirements of the SCBA. All Fire Fighters shall receive a fit test. Fit testing shall be completed by a person qualified and trained in the procedures for positive and negative fit testing. All Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel shall be expected to maintain their proficiency in the use of SCBA. This will be done by providing Kamloops Fire Rescue review training sessions in the use of SCBA. All Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel will receive the appropriate training and information as SCBA equipment is upgraded and changed. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\2.07 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.doc 9/6/2012

56 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus O.G.# 2.07 Page 22 of 2 Eff. August 29tn, 05 REFERENCE: Kamloops Fire Rescue Safety and Health Program Kamloops Fire Rescue Respiratory Protection Program IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Training Manual Workers' Compensation Board Safety and Health Regulations B.C. Fire Academy - SCBA EDUKIT NFPA 1981 Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\2.07 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.doc 9/6/2012

57 Forcible Entry for Medical Emergencies O.G. # Eff. December 29 th, 2005 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To identify the procedure for obtaining permission for forcible entry for a possible medical emergency when there is no response at the premises. First Responder, OIC, Operations Chief, Battalion Chief, Dispatch First Responders will attempt all reasonable means to gain access before attempting forcible entry. The Operations Chief, Battalion Chief or OIC is authorized to give permission for forcible entry under By-Law PROCEDURE: Attempt reasonable means for entry by: - Loudly announcing Fire Department presence (knock loudly, call out, ring door bell) - Contacting Dispatch for address confirmation - Trying for unlocked doors or windows - Talking with neighbour/caller (if present) to determine nature of the concern or if a key is available If reasonable means for entry have failed and there is no immediate evidence of a patient in distress, the First Responder OIC must obtain permission from the Operations Chief or Battalion Chief before forcibly entering the premises. If there is immediate evidence of a patient in distress, the First Responder OIC is authorized to forcibly enter the premises without prior approval. Contact Dispatch and request RCMP attendance if: - The Operations Chief is not available - There is evidence of a crime - There is an animal control problem - The building cannot be secured and no one is there to take custody This O.G. - NEW W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Forcible Entry for Medical Emergencies.doc 06/09/2012

58 Refusal to Enter Suspected Clandestine Drug Labs or Suspected Grow Operations O.G. # Eff. December 29 th, 2005 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To ensure that Fire personnel deciding to enter a suspected clandestine drug lab or suspected grow-operation have based their decision on an assessment of risk/benefit and their legal authority to enter. All Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention Officers and Local Assistants to the Fire Commissioner. Entry of premises for the purpose of seizing evidence, removing material or arrest, is a police responsibility only. Fire personnel are not to exercise their authority to enter a suspected grow-op or clandestine drug lab when there is no apparent evidence of fire or imminent risk to life or property. PROCEDURE: In the event that a Police Officer requests Fire personnel to gain access or to enter a suspected clan lab or grow-op they must refuse to do so when there is no apparent risk to life or property and the request is otherwise outside the Fire Officer s authority. The Fire Officer may refer the Police OIC to the Operations Chief, Battalion or Deputy Chief for clarification. In some cases, it may be appropriate for Fire Suppression Officers to stage at a safe distance from the Police operation and make ready in the event of a fire or explosion. This O.G. NEW Issued: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Refusal to enter suspected clandestine labs or grow ops.doc 06/09/2012

59 Confined Space O.G. # Eff. December 29 th, 2005 Page 1 of 10 POLICY: To define confined space and provide examples To define low, moderate, moderate to high and high hazard atmosphere To outline the actions that are taken by the first arriving Fire Officer To outline the actions that are taken by first arriving Engine Company To define a standard response by a Confined Space Team To define the actions that are to be taken by the Confined Space Rescue Team To define the actions that are to be taken by the Confined Space Rescue Team Incident Commander All Fire Department Emergency Personnel No Fire Department personnel shall enter a confined space to conduct a rescue unless they have been trained and have the appropriate equipment for entry into confined spaces. Confined Space Rescue personnel are expected to conduct drills and to keep training records. Confined Space Rescue personnel must attend a formal program at least every two years. Define Confined Space and provide examples A Confined Space is any space that: is enclosed or partially enclosed is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy or for ongoing work activity has limited or restricted means for entry or exit that may complicate the provision of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response service is large enough and so configured that a worker could enter, or partially enter, to perform assigned work Confined spaces may include but are not limited to: storage tanks, tank cars, ship holds, process vessels, boilers, pressure vessels, silos and other tank-like components open topped spaces such as pits or degreasers manhole, pump station, pipes, sewers, shafts, ducts, wells and similar structures Define low, moderate, moderate to high and high hazard atmosphere Type A Low Hazard Atmosphere. Contains clean air (same as outside air) according to pre-entry testing. There is not direct exposure to sewage or hazardous substances and the air quality is not likely to change because the work does not generate contaminants. This space is usually occupied less than 20 minutes. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

60 Confined Space O.G. # Eff. December 29, 2005 Page 2 of 10 PROCEDURE: Type B Moderate Hazard Atmosphere. As for Low Hazard but duration of work is greater than 20 minutes or the work activity will generate air contaminants but the exposure will not exceed permissible levels. Oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide and combustible gas levels will remain within acceptable levels. Air contaminant concentrations are such that exposure will not impair the worker s ability to escape unaided in the event of failure of the ventilation system or respirator. Type C Moderate to High Hazard Atmosphere. There is a direct exposure to sewage or other potentially hazardous substance. The work will generate air contaminants and exposure may exceed permissible levels (WCB) but these air concentrations will not impair the ability of the worker to escape unaided in the event of the failure of the ventilation system or respirator (e.g. The condition is not immediately dangerous to life and health). There is a potential for entrapment while working, entering or exiting the confined space. Type D High Hazard Atmosphere. There is a direct exposure to sewage or other potentially hazardous substance and air concentrations are such that exposure will impair the ability of the worker to escape unaided in the event of failure of the ventilation system or respirator. An immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) condition is present. Contamination levels cannot be reduced to acceptable levels despite continuous ventilation and gas monitor alarm is continuous and will not shut off. As a result of an unknown emergency within the confined space, all Fire Department personnel will assume that the confined space is rated at least C or D and that necessary precautions must be taken prior to entry. To outline the actions that are taken by the first arriving Fire Officer At City maintained confined spaces, the first arriving engine company Officer may expect to meet a trained confined space standby person who has been instructed not to enter the confined space to effect the rescue. This person will have documentation concerning the names of personnel, confined space hazard rating, type of structure, type of work being performed, equipment being used, and atmospheric test results. An MSDS may also be available at the site (if required). If a standby person is not present, assume that the City Worker has entered to effect a rescue (contrary to policy) and has become a victim. At private sites circumstances pertaining to information availability or stand-by persons may vary. Conduct a risk assessment: DO NOT ENTER 1. Obtain confined space documentation (if available) 2. Obtain MSDS (if available) 3. Obtain a history of the incident from the standby person (if available) or visualize the area from above 4. Confirm that the High Angle Team, the Hazardous Materials Team have been dispatched as per our Standard Response (below) 5. Request notification of the WCB if rescue or recovery operations are required W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

61 Confined Space O.G. # Eff. December 29, 2005 Page 3 of Assess the scene for the following hazards and clues (below) Toxic materials or vapours as a result of a product within the confined space, from activities or materials taken into the confined space or natural decaying substances - Lack of oxygen (container is metal, iron, steel, rust may or may not be evident) - Failure of ventilation system or lack of a system suspect build-up of vapours or lack of oxygen - Falling Objects the opening is cluttered with tools or other objects (suspect head trauma) - Falling observe for slick or awkward surfaces and entrances suspect a slip, fall or head/spinal trauma - Machinery and mechanical equipment determine if the space is isolated and locked out, determine who has the key and secure it - Electricity conduct a top side observation for extension cords, welding cables, nature of the work being done, electrical conductors or equipment, standing water - Poor visibility this may be caused by sandblasting, spray painting, low light expect an increase in the risk of accident to the worker and the inability to see the worker - Temperature extremes suspect worker impairment from hypothermia or hyperthermia. - Noise within a confined space this may have effected communication with the standby person the worker may or may not be overcome - Worker medical health history provided by standby person - Procedures not followed - The space was vacated for more than 20 minutes but was not re-ventilated or atmospheric test was not conducted prior to re-entry. Gas monitor was not being worn and the worker was not aware of changing conditions and did not evacuate immediately. Standby person was not in regular communication with the worker. Air supply system was not worn (if required). - Entrapment To outline the actions that are taken by first arriving Engine Company DO NOT ENTER Complete tasks assigned by the Officer in accordance with scene assessment. These tasks may be but not limited to: - Securing the area from traffic or other hazards - Maintaining site security to prevent entry by others - Establishing a temporary ventilation system - Clearing the confined space opening of all tools or objects - Ensuring lockout and de-energization of equipment To define a standard response by a Confined Space Team A standard response will consist of: Haz Mat Team and equipment (4) Technical Rescue/High Angle Team (6) Where access to the top of vessels is impaired, the addition of a Tower or an aerial device may be considered. The combined physical and human resources of the Technical Rescue/High Angle Team and the Haz Mat Team shall be combined to create the Confined Space Team. To define the actions that are to be taken by the Confined Space Rescue Team W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

62 Confined Space O.G. # Eff. December 29, 2005 Page 4 of Register in the Passport Accountability system and await task assignments 2. Establish a tool staging area 3. Initiate air monitoring at top, middle and lower levels to detect the presence of methane, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, oxygen levels or initiate other tests as indicated by MSDS or other scene factors. Continuous air monitoring with findings recorded every 10 minutes. 4. Initiate ducted ventilation methods in accordance with lighter than air, heavier than air products, or the use of positive pressure and negative pressure combinations 5. Initiate risk controls as directed by the Officer (lock-out, de-energization, establish lighting system) 6. Set up tripod, ropes, don PPE for hazard, harnesses, pulley(s), supplied air system (and emergency escape air bottle system in the event of supplied air failure), 1 hour SCBA (access and interior space permitting), hard wired communication system intrinsically safe hand lighting, FR kit/aed, cervical collar, SKED or basket stretcher or other high angle equipment considered necessary. To define the actions that are to be taken by the Confined Space Rescue Team Incident Commander 1. Assume transfer of command face-to-face from first arriving Officer 2. Establish Passport Accountability system 3. Develop a written entry and emergency rescue plan in consultation with Technical Rescue and Haz Mat Officer prior to entry 4. Completion of confined space entry form 5. Review the entry and emergency plan with all team members involved in the entry 6. Initiate risk control measures based on first in Officers assessment and on-going assessment 7. Co-ordinate the activities of Team members via Team Officers 8. Establish Safety Officer and time keeper Reference: Guidelines for Entering and Working in Confined Spaces Confined Space Entry Form Confined Space Classification Criteria Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Part 9 WCB Confined Space Entry A Manual of Standard Practices WCB This O.G. Replaces Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

63 City of Kamloops CONFINED SPACE Initial Risk ASSESSMENT & CLASSIFICATION FORM Date of assessment: NAME OF PERSON(S) DOING ASSESSMENT: CLASSIFICATION Type A - Low Type B - Moderate Type C - Mod to High Type D - High (IDLH) SPACE I.D. # Location of space (address and/or physical description): Description of space: Wet Well Dry Well Valve Chamber Outlet/Inlet Tank PRV Chamber Manhole Box culverts Pump station Pipe Line Pool filtration Chemical storage Other - Specify: Possible content hazards: _ Possible atmospheric hazards: _ Who usually enters the confined space? Maintenance Personnel - City Maintenance Personnel - Contractor Consultant Other - Specify: Frequency of entry: Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Other - Specify: Typical reasons for entering the space: Inspection Clearing Blockage Minor Repair Cleaning Meter Reading Removal Electrical repair Mechanical repair Painting Debris removal Other - Specify: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

64 External or internal connections to the space: Operations/businesses nearby that may affect the space: How will nearby operations/businesses affect the space? Page 1 of 4 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

65 Confined Space Classification Criteria The space is (has): YES NO 1. Enclosed or partially enclosed 2. Large enough and so configured that a worker could enter or partially enter to perform work 3. Not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy or for ongoing work activity 4. Limited or restricted means for entry or exit that may complicate the provision of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response service Hazards Atmospheric Hazards YES NO Classification of Space Oxygen deficient atmosphere may be present or may develop Type B or C Type D Oxygen enriched atmosphere may be present or may develop Type B or C Type D Flammable / Explosive atmosphere may be present or may develop Toxic gases/vapours may be present or may develop Specify: Type B or C Type D Type B or C Type D Other Hazards YES NO Action Required Prior to Entry 1. Limited or no ventilation Ventilation 2. Internal configuration hazards Specific rescue procedures required 3. Falling Fall protection may be required 4. Potential for entrapment/engulfment Type C or D classification/procedures 5. Noise Hearing protection 6. Toxic chemicals MSDS available; Ventilation and/or respiratory eqpt 7. Electric shock Isolation and Lockout 8. Other energy sources, e.g. electricity, fluid or gas under pressure, heat, mechanical, etc. 9. Other hazards or potential hazards - specify: De-energizing/Isolation/Lockout, or Blanking / blinding / bleeding required when possible W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012 Page 2 of 4

66 Isolation and Lockout Describe any internal mechanical and electrical equipment: Is Isolation/Lockout and/or Blanking/Blinding/Bleeding required and reasonably possible to do? Explain: Size and Configuration of Space No. of Levels of Space: Depth of space: to 1st level: Total depth: Entry/Exit: Number of entry points: Number of exit points: Size of opening: Location of opening: Rescue Considerations: Horizontal Entrapment Piping Multi-level Comments: Drawing: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012 Page 3 of 4

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68 CITY OF KAMLOOPS CONFINED SPACE ENTRY FORM (PRE-ENTRY Assessment FORM) This form must be: completed BEFORE work commences signed by the Designated Supervisor and the Entry Team Leader prior to entering the confined space retained and sent to the supervisor for filing when completed Designated Supervisor: Name: Signature: Entry Team Leader: Name: Signature: Standby Person: Name: Employees Assigned: Name: Name: Atmospheric Testing Performed by: Work Group: Confined Space Hazard: Low Moderate High Location of space: Date: Start Time: a.m. p.m. Confined Space Procedure to be Used: Type A Type B Type C Type D Type of Structure (Check one) Wet Well... Manhole... Outlet/Inlet... Prv. Chamber... Dry Well... Tank... Pipe Line... Excavation... Partial Entry... Valve Chamber. Miscellaneous......Specify: Type of Work Being Performed (Check all that apply) Inspection... Clearing Blockage... Debris Removal... Cleaning... Minor Repair... Refit or modification... Repair major breakdown Standard electrical repair Standard mechanical repair Painting Repair... Other......Specify: Comments: Page 1 of 2 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

69 Type Confined Space Equipment Required and On Site Ye s No Not Require d Type Ye s No Not Required Barricades & signs Harness & lifeline Fire extinguisher Fall arrest eqpt. Protective clothing Respirator Gas detector SCBA Fan(s) & hoses Radios Manhole adapter for fan Light &/or generator Tasks Performed Prior To Entry Check site & vehicle safety... Establish communication... Discussion of work & possible hazards... Rescue plan established... Chamber pumped out if required... Atmosphere tested & results recorded... Space ventilated 10 minutes prior to entry. Eqpt inspected & tested... Electrical lockout complete... Mechanical lockout complete... Ignition sources locked out... Recovery hoist in position & checked... Confined space cleaned as required... Atmospheric Test Results To Be Taken At Least Every 20 Minutes Gas Detector #: Bump Tested: Yes No Name Initial s Time CO H 2 S O 2 LEL Entry Complete and Space Vacated at (time): This Sheet Must Remain On The Worksite During Work Process Page 2 of 2 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Space.doc 06/09/2012

70 CONFINED SPACE LOCKOUT O.G Eff. April 2008 Page 1 of 2 POLICY: To define safe lock-out procedures before any entry into a confined space. All Fire Department personnel Incident Command or designated Safety Officer will ensure all electrical and mechanical systems involved in the confined space are secured. PROCEDURE: Incident Command or designated Safety Officer will lock out all electrical and/or mechanical systems involved in the confined space. The Safety Officer will use the hold locks from the Fire Department ring. The key will be placed in the lock box. The Officer will secure the lock box with his personal lock. He/she will maintain control of his/her key. All personnel entering the space will place their color coded key onto the lock box and maintain control of the key. All entries will be recorded; ensuring the following information is obtained: Name: Time: Reason No rescuer may lend their lock or key to another rescuer, or borrow a lock or keys from another rescuer. Review of Lock Out Procedures: All entrants have their own locks and key for same. Before turning off the power, ensure no one is operating machinery. All mechanisms under pressure or tension are to be released and blocked. Every person working on the machinery shall install their own lock. All energy sources to machinery must be locked out. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Sapce Lockout.doc Last printed 9/6/ :52:00 AM

71 CONFINED SPACE LOCKOUT O.G Eff. April 2008 Page 2 of 2 Use safety blocks and pins to support machinery that could fall. All workers using locks must be trained in Lockout Procedures. This O.G. Replaces Issued on: NEW W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Confined Sapce Lockout.doc Last printed 9/6/ :52:00 AM

72 MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT EXTRICATION O.G. # Page 1 of 2 Eff. August 15 th 2005 POLICY: To establish a safe, coordinated and effective approach to MVAs where automobile extrication is required. All Fire Department personnel responding to Motor Vehicle Accidents. When extrication is required, the Company Officer (IC) shall implement an incident command system with pre-established crew assignments to achieve safety and effectiveness for the accident scene. The Rescue Officer will become responsible for the extrication of patients and may utilize available fire fighting personnel at the scene through the Incident Commander (IC). PROCEDURE: First Arriving Officer Overview: The first arriving Officer shall assume command. The Incident Commander shall do a scene survey to assess and initiate control response for any hazards that might exist. A safe working environment shall be maintained throughout the extrication with the appropriate agencies contacted through the Distpatch Centre. (eg. RCMP, EHS, Hydro, etc.) Survey to assess and control hazards Establish command if extrication required Outer circle check (electrical, fuel, dangerous goods, general hazards) Inner circle check (try before you pry, patients and access) Initiate crew to perform first aid or hazard control as required Communicate with incoming personnel Secures a location for rescue operations vehicle placement Arrival of Rescue Equipped Vehicle Incident Commander will confer with Rescue Officer, relay pertinent information and assign duties. Rescue Officer becomes responsible for extrication. Company Officer responsible for command and control, scene safety, use of Personal Protective Equipment. Rescue Officer Report to Command. Perform a survey with rescue technician to determine best procedure for extrication of patient(s) also conferring with EHS regarding patient condition and need to expedite extrication if patient s condition deteriorating. The Rescue Officer will ensure the specific use of Personal Protective Equipment used by personnel performing rescue operations including safety glasses, helmet shields, gloves, coats, pants and safety boots. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Motor Vehicle Incident Extrication.doc 9/6/2012 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Motor Vehicle Incident Extrication.doc

73 MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT EXTRICATION O.G. # Page 2 of 2 Eff. August 15 th 2005 Engine Operator Charged Hose Line Lighting Equipment Tarp Patient Protection Tarp Pump Operator to return to pump to monitor hose lines and communicate through Command Firefighter inner circle, patient access, patient care Extrication Ensure stabilization of vehicle(s) Remove glass Ensure patient care (note BCAS may relieve of responsibilities) Bring equipment to equipment tarp Rescue Firefighter will perform all extrication tasks with assistance of the available firefighters under direction of Rescue Officer Safety Hazards Vehicle stability Electrical hazards (overhead wires, underground kiosks to be de-energized prior to approach) Fuel Systems (propane, natural gas, gas) Vehicle electrical systems Vehicle cargo Vehicle characteristics (gas shocked bumpers, catalytic converters) QUALIFICATIONS: Auto Extrication personnel are trained in accordance with the KFR Training Manual. REFERENCE: KFR Training Manual Module 11 Issued: August 15 th 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Motor Vehicle Incident Extrication.doc 9/6/2012 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Motor Vehicle Incident Extrication.doc

74 Vehicle Extrication Rescue Equipment Inspection/Maintenance O.G # Eff. August 16 th 2005 Page 1 of 2 POLICY: To provide inspection and maintenance procedures to enhance safe and reliable use of vehicle extrication rescue equipment. All Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel trained in vehicle rescue, officers in charge of designated rescue apparatus and Mechanical Division The OIC responsible for apparatus which have rescue extrication equipment shall ensure that thorough inspections are carried out. Equipment inspections are required weekly and after each use. The OIC will ensure that the equipment is readied for service and will report to the Mechanical Division any deficiencies which cannot be repaired at the Fire Hall. PROCEDURE: PROCEDURE: 1. Hand Tools: (Prying, cutting, striking and punching) Confirm all hand tools are accounted for. Visually inspect for chips, cracks or a change in form which would restrict the function of the equipment and ensure all cutting edges are sharp. 2. Air Equipment: (Air chisels, air bags) Account for all parts and components of air equipment assemblies and ensure they are free of rust or mildew. Ensure air hoses and air bags are free of chemical or oil residue. Wash with a mild soap solution as necessary. Inspect all components for wear, cuts or abrasions. Ensure hose lines will attach properly to appliances and regulators and are free from leaks. Equipment is to be stored on vehicles in a dry condition, free of dirt, and with air cylinders filled to maximum rated capacity. 3. Hydraulic Equipment: (Spreader, cutters & rams) Are to be operated to ensure smooth operation. Check for leaks of pistons and seals. An inspection criteria for components is to be carried out as follows: Spreaders - visually inspect for damage to tips Cutters - visually inspect for nicks, cracks or damage to cutting blades Rams - visually inspect for damage or leaks to pistons and seals Chains - visually inspect for cracked or stretched links W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Vehicle Extrication Rescue Equipment Inspection Maintenance.docx

75 Vehicle Extrication Rescue Equipment Inspection/Maintenance O.G # Eff. August 16 th 2005 Page 2 of 2 Power head - visually inspect checking for leaks in fuel, lubrication and hydraulic systems. Ensure all liquid levels are topped off. Ensure all structural components and the exhaust system are free of damage and operating properly. 4. Hose Assemblies a) Visually inspect all hose assemblies and notify the Mechanical Division for replacement, assemblies that: show signs or are suspected of being kinked the outer cover has been cut or worn and the inner reinforcing fibres are exposed show any signs of outer cover deterioration or bubbling underneath the outer cover show any signs of leakage at the fitting or from the hose cover b) Ensure the guards are secured snugly against the hose fitting. c) Static pressure test all hose assemblies to 5000 psi annually. Do not over pressurize the hose assemblies. This O.G. Replaces Issued on: W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Vehicle Extrication Rescue Equipment Inspection Maintenance.docx

76 WINCH OPERATION O.G. # Eff. August 16 th 2005 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To provide safe guidelines for the use of winches and when to seek additional rescue resources. Fire Suppression, Rescue and Dispatch personnel. Winches may be used for stabilization or for pulling. As part of the rescue size-up and plan, a tow truck may be requested without prior approval of the RCMP. PROCEDURE: 1. Size-up to determine if the rescue operation (pull if desired) can be conducted within the capacity of the winch. 2. Contact Dispatch for a tow truck as part of the rescue plan (if needed and not yet done). No RCMP approval is required. 3. Rescue vehicle is positioned to face the load where the natural pull of the load is away from the winch. 4. Officer and driver/operator are to determine if the rescue vehicle can be positioned so the cable will be operating within 20º horizontal, ± 10º vertical plane, or use pulley blocks to meet those requirements. If not, the officer will request a tow truck as part of the rescue plan (if not already dispatched). 5. Chains are to be attached to structurally sound vehicle components (axle, posts, A- frame assembly, sub frame). 6. Rescue officer is to assess the integrity of all components prior to applying force. 7. All personnel should remain outside danger zones which are located below load, in line with cable, in line of directionals in the event that vehicle components release. 8. Officer assigns a spotter to continually monitor vehicle stability, and spotter has the authority to stop the operation. 9. Winch operator applies force to tension and ceases or continues as required. Cribbing is applied as required. 10. Rescue personnel direct care provider to enter the vehicle when it is safe to do so. 11. Re-assess vehicle stability and scene safety. Issued: August 16 th, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Winch Operation.doc 06/09/2012

77 TOW TRUCK AND RCMP ATTENDANCE AT MVI s O.G. # Eff. August 16 th, 2005 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To state the guidelines for RCMP attendance at MVAs To state Fire Officer Authority to obtain the assistance of a Tow Truck Dispatch, Suppression A Fire or RCMP Officer may initiate a tow truck response at any time in accordance with procedural guidelines. Fire Officer is to provide Dispatch with a brief description of injuries and seriousness. PROCEDURE: RCMP ATTENDANCE: The RCMP will attend MVI s under the following conditions: 1) Serious Injuries or fatal MVI s (do not move vehicles) 2) Vehicles blocking traffic, not able to move 3) Criminal Code Offences 4) Impaired, Assault, possible stolen vehicle (do not move vehicles) The RCMP will not attend MVI s when there are no injuries, injuries are minor, or for a minor fender bender. The RCMP will determine whether or not to attend based on the seriousness of injuries. If an MVI involves serious injuries, fatalities or a Criminal Code offence, the vehicles and parts must remain in place as evidence until RCMP arrive. If an MVI does not involve serious injuries, fatalities or a Criminal Code offence, the vehicles and parts may be moved off the road manually (if possible) or with a tow truck if required. TOW TRUCKS: Fire Officers may initiate a tow truck response at any time. Vehicle owners should be given an opportunity to choose their own tow company if they wish within a reasonable timeframe. Issued: August 16 th, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Tow Truck and RCMP Attendance at MVAs.doc 06/09/2012

78 USE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS (IN- SERVICE, OR VINTAGE APPARATUS) O.G.# Page 1 of 1 1 Eff. May 15 th, 2006 POLICY: To ensure proper use of Fire Apparatus by members off duty for functions other than ones sanctioned by Kamloops Fire Rescue. All Personnel Only active member can request the use of Fire Department Apparatus for private functions. These functions are limited to immediate family members only, i.e. graduation or weddings. PROCEDURE: Active Vehicles: The member must submit the request in writing two weeks prior to the date of the event. Request should include the following, date, time and type of function. Only active members can operate or ride on Kamloops Fire Department Vehicles. Member using vehicle assumes all responsibility and liability for any damage or missing equipment. In Service Apparatus may be called without notice to an incident. It will be the responsibility of the member borrowing this vehicle to deliver it to the destination as per direction from the duty Operations Chief. Vintage Vehicles: The member must submit a request in writing two weeks prior to the date of the event. Request should include the following, date, time and type of function. Only qualified members will be permitted to operate vintage apparatus. Under no circumstances are any of the antique vehicles to be driven up or down hills. If the vehicles are required elsewhere they will have to be trailered. All costs are the sole responsibility of the member using these vehicles. Member using the vehicle assumes all responsibility and liability for any damage or missing equipment. This O.G. Replaces # Issued on: NEW W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Off Duty Vehicle Usage.doc 9/6/2012

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80 WINTERIZING FIRE APPARATUS O.G Eff. January 2009 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: To ensure all apparatus is serviced correctly for cold weather All Personnel Effective when temperatures are equal to or more than -10 degrees Celsius, fire apparatus should only leave the station for calls. PROCEDURE: Engines/Aerial/Quints: All lines to be drained Intake and discharge drains emptied (open) closed when pumping Pump drain closed Pump will remain full at all times Pump to be engaged and water circulated from tank when apparatus is left outside for long periods. Tank suction and tank fill are to be opened and with pump engaged. This is to be done immediately upon stopping to prevent any ice crystals from forming. All threads cleaned and a thin layer of petroleum jelly applied to threads. Storz couplings to be cleaned and a thin layer of petroleum jelly applied to the rubber seal and slide locks. Bush Trucks/Tenders/Boat 3: Pumps drained as of November 01 Anti-freeze put in pump to displace residual water (wind-shield washer fluid is adequate) Pre-connect lines to be removed from Bush Trucks and stored at Stations 2 and 3 Threads as per engines Boat 3 will be winterized by the Mechanical Division on or around November 01. Even with wet pumps and water circulating, there is a strong possibility that the small drains lines will freeze. Pumps will need to be checked for cracked drains after extended outside operations during extreme weather conditions. Please be aware of how long fire apparatus is out during extreme weather and if the Rescue unit or Bush Truck can look after the incident, have the engines return to the halls to thaw. This O.G. Replaces Issued on: January 2008 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Winterizing Fire Apparatus.doc

81 Technical Rescue Response Protocol O.G. # Page 1 of 1 Eff. August 16 th, 2005 POLICY: To identify the procedure for receiving and dispatching technical rescue calls that may involve victim extrication from high, below grade or confined locations such as construction tower cranes, window washing platforms, bridges, ravines, wells, sewer access locations, storage tanks or other confined spaces Dispatchers, Arriving Officers, Technical Rescue Personnel, and Operations Chiefs. To ensure that appropriate equipment and personnel are dispatched to the scene of a technical rescue incident PROCEDURE: Dispatch: 1. The Dispatcher shall obtain information that alerts them to the need of technical rescue skills requiring possible victim rescue at the scene from high, below grade or confined locations. 2. Dispatch closest available unit as per usual response. Response Protocol: Technical Rescue 1. First arriving Officer is to provide an initial report and to assume command on arrival. 2. Request for Support Unit, as required 3. Technical Rescue Officer, on arrival, and given the circumstances of the rescue, to assess the need for types equipment and to brief the Incident Commander concerning rescue requirements. 4. The decision for the number of Technical Rescue Personnel required for any particular rescue shall be determined by the Incident Commander in consultation with the Technical Rescue Officer. Issued on: August 16 th, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Technical Rescue Response Protocol.doc

82 Tower 1 Response O.G Eff. 06 September 2012 Page 1 of 1 To provide direction in the assignment of Tower apparatus All Dispatch personnel and all Officers in charge POLICY: The Tower will be assigned to all Working Fires involving structures 3 stories or greater and commercial buildings. The Tower will be assigned where it is immediately apparent from information supplied by the caller or where, Dispatch personnel or the Officer in Charge is on scene of an incident requiring Tower capabilities. PROCEDURE: 1. North Shore Response: Upon assignment, the tower shall be manned by two (2) fire-fighters. Upon arrival the tower will be staged as not to interfere with other responding units. The Tower personnel will don breathing apparatus and report to Command for assignment. 2. South Shore Response: Upon assignment, the tower shall be manned by two (2) fire fighters. Upon arrival the tower will be staged as not to interfere with other responding units. The Tower personnel will advise command where they are situated and wait for assignment. This O.G. Replaces NEW Issued on: September 13, 2007 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Tower 1 Response.doc

83 Tower 1 Response O.G Eff. 06 September 2012 Page 1 of 1 To provide direction in the assignment of Tower apparatus All Dispatch personnel and all Officers in charge POLICY: The Tower will be assigned to all Working Fires involving structures 3 stories or greater and commercial buildings. The Tower will be assigned where it is immediately apparent from information supplied by the caller or where, Dispatch personnel or the Officer in Charge is on scene of an incident requiring Tower capabilities. PROCEDURE: 1. RESPONSE WITHIN STATION 2 RESPONSE AREA: Upon assignment, the Tower shall be staffed by two (2) fire fighters. Upon arrival, the Tower will be staged as not to interfere with other responding units. The Tower personnel will don breathing apparatus and report to Command for assignment.. 2. RESPONSE OUTSIDE STATION TWO RESPONSE AREA: Upon assignment, the tower shall be staffed by all Station 2 fire fighters. Upon arrival, the Tower will be staged as not to interfere with other responding units. The Tower personnel will advise command where they are situated and wait for assignment. This O.G. Replaces Issued on: October 22, 2007 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Tower 1 Response.docx

84 Using Tower One as a High Point for High Angle Rescue O.G Eff. December 2007 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: PROCEDURE: To identify a procedure for using Tower one as a high point for high angle rescue. To all personnel. Tower one may be used in high angle rescues as a high point. When this is the case a member of the Technical Rope Rescue Team must oversee the operations. In these types of rescues all rope rescue O.G.'s must be adhered to, including the use of a two-rope system consisting of a mainline and a tensionless safety line. When using the platform for rescue, all personnel on the platform including civilians being rescued, must wear work safe approved fall arrest harnesses secured to the manufacturer s attachment points on the platform. If the patient requires a stretcher, the basket stretcher will be used and attached to the platform in one of two ways: 1 Using the manufacturer s cradle arms The arms are pinned in the receivers on the back of the platform. The stretcher will sit in the cradle and the (supplied) belts go around the ends of the stretcher. 2. Slinging the basket below the platform The premade bridle is attached to the basket stretcher with the four extra large pear-shaped carabineers. There are two points of attachment on the underside of the platform. A premade sling consisting of a length of 13mm rope with a large carabineer tied to each end will be connected to the points of attachment. One large carabineer is used to attach the master point of attachment on the premade bridle to the rope sling. When using either of these two methods of carrying a patient a fall arrest harness is not required because the patient is securely attached to the platform. If an attendant is riding with the a patient slung under the platform they must be a member of the Technical Rope Rescue Team, wear a high angle harness and have two points of attachment. The rescuer must be attached to the master point of attachment on the premade bridle and have a separate attachment to one of the points of attachment under the platform. This O.G. Replaces NEW Issued on: December 2007 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ High Point for High Angle Resuce Using Tower 1.doc

85 Rescue Boat Operations O.G.# Page 1 of 2 Eff. May 2008 To ensure efficient deployment of the Rescue Boat for authorized purposes Deputy Chief of Operations, Battalion Chief, Bush Truck Operators, Rescue Boat Operators, Radio Operators POLICY: The Rescue Boat is to be deployed in designated areas for initial victim search rescue and recovery, emergency incident support, inter-agency operations and emergency equipment and personnel transport where access can be effected only through water transport and where there is a chance of patient survival. PROCEDURE: QUALIFIED OPERATORS: Only qualified Rescue Boat Operators (as established by a course of study and practical application through the Training Division) shall have the authority to operate the Rescue Boat. All personnel riding in the Rescue Boat shall be under the direct authority of the Rescue Boat Operator in consideration of Rescue Boat operation/control and personnel safety. Officers on board retain authority over rescue operations. SUPPORT PERSONNEL: Launching from the Rescue Boat trailer shall be under the direction of the Rescue Boat Operator. AREAS OF OPERATION DEPLOYMENT LOCATION South Thompson River Thompson River North Thompson Pioneer Park / Thompson Drive McArthur Island / Airport Pioneer Park / McArthur Island/ Schubert Dr. Boat Two Manning: Captain from Engine Two. One Operator. Boat Three Manning: Captain from Engine Three or Lieutenant from Rescue One. One Operator. One Firefighter from either Engine Three or Rescue One. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Rescue Boat Operations.doc 06/09/2012

86 Rescue Boat Operations O.G.# Page 2 of 2 Eff. May 2008 OPERATOR AND CREW SAFETY: Rescue Boat Operators and Crew Members are to observe all safety precautions contained in the Operators Manual with personal floatation devices used at all times. REFERENCES: Rescue Boat Operator Manual Canadian Coast Guard Safe Boating Guide Hurricane Zodiac Technical Manual Thunder Jet Technical Manual Canadian Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Replaces OG Issued on: August 25 th 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Rescue Boat Operations.doc 06/09/2012

87 Fire Suppression - Vehicle O.G.# Page 1 of 2 Eff. August 16 th, 2005 To establish fire fighting procedures for gasoline and/or alternate fuelled vehicles involved in fire. All fire department personnel responding to vehicle fires. POLICY: It shall be the responsibility of the Officer in Charge to develop an initial strategy and implement effective tactical operations to successfully control and extinguish vehicles involved in fire and to conduct these operations in a safe manner. PROCEDURE: 1. Positioning Attack Vehicle Safely: The following factors must be considered by the Officer in Charge and implemented at his/her discretion, based on the conditions encountered. If possible, avoid passing a vehicle that is fully involved in fire. Position the pumper a safe distance (at least 30m) from a vehicle involved in fire. If possible, position the pumper on high ground and upwind. The only exception to placing the pumper on high ground would be if the vehicle was fuelled with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which is lighter than air. 2. Fire Fighting Tactics: The following fire fighting tactics shall be implemented at the W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Fire Suppression - Vehicle.doc 9/6/2012

88 discretion of the Officer in Charge, based on the conditions encountered. Personnel must wear full protective clothing and S.C.B.A. After Company Officer has completed size-up, two (2) 38mm fog lines must be employed on the initial attack and if possible, made towards the front of the vehicle, and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. Observe the interior of the vehicle for occupants. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Fire Suppression - Vehicle.doc 9/6/2012

89 Fire Suppression - Vehicle O.G.# Page 3 of 2 Eff. August 16 th, 2005 Locate the fire. Apply a water stream to the fuel tank for cooling purposes. Extinguish the fire with second 38mm hose line. Note: There is nothing in this Operational Guideline that restricts the officer in charge from using foam to combat a vehicle fire. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Fire Suppression - Vehicle.doc 9/6/2012

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91 HIGH RISES: FIRE SUPPRESSION/EMERGENCY O.G.# Page 1 of 5 Eff. October 19, 2011 POLICY: To establish a safe, coordinated and effective approach to High Rise buildings for investigation and fire suppression/emergency activities. All Fire Department personnel responding to fire suppression High Rise emergencies. Fire Officers shall implement an incident command system with pre-established crew assignments to achieve safety and effectiveness for fire ground operations. PROCEDURE: FIRST ARRIVING OFFICER AND ENGINE CREW Overview: First arriving Officer must assume command and conduct an initial scene size up. Based on the findings of the scene size up, the Incident Commander (IC) may decide to secure a water supply with the first in apparatus, or position the first in apparatus as a resource apparatus, and then request that the second in apparatus establish a water supply. If the needs of the incident call for immediate action/intervention, the first in Officer can initiate Rapid Deployment. Officer: Crew: -Establishes command as per O.G Transmits command designation with initial report. -Obtains F.D. lock box key, portable radio. -Dons full personal protective equipment including SCBA. -Proceeds to the main entrance, removes entry keys from lock box, gains entry, proceeds to the central alarm control facility (CACF) to note the indicated fire floor and to leave extra keys at the CACF. -Secures the F.D. elevator in the Lobby by locking it open. The elevator key is then passes on to the second in Officer, or returned to the lock box. -Takes the stairs with crew to the deployment floor (one floor below the fire floor) and begins standpipe operations, setting up for an initial attack. -Transmits status report and must initiate command transfer before becoming involved in fire suppression efforts. -Spots apparatus clear of main entrance (resource vehicle only) -Assembles high rise suppression equipment that includes: Irons, high rise hose bundle (100 feet of 1 ¾ hose line with Saberjet nozzle), 50 of 2 ½ hose line, high rise appliance bag, which includes: 60 degree elbow, inline pressure gauge, 2 ½ gated wye, 2 hose wrenches, door wedges. -Dons full protective clothing and SCBA including radio and flashlight. -Waits for instruction from Incident Command. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ High Rises Fire Suppression Emergency.docx 9/6/2012

92 HIGH RISES: FIRE SUPPRESSION/EMERGENCY O.G.# Page 2 of 5 Eff. December 29 th, 2005 Fire Suppression Officer/Crew: The Officer and fire fighter(s) proceed to the Deployment Floor. The inline pressure gauge is connected to standpipe riser. 60 degree elbow is connected to pressure gauge (if required) and 50 of 2 ½ hose is connected to elbow. A 2 ½ gated wye is attached to the 2 ½ hose and then the hose is deployed as close to the fire floor as possible. 100 of 1 ¾ hose with a Saberjet nozzle is attached to the gated wye. -Crew conducts door entry procedures, enters the fire floor, and begins fire suppression operations. -Command must be transferred from the first arriving Officer to the second arriving Officer, before the first Officer can join the initial attack team in fire suppression efforts. -Officer transmits status report as soon as possible. Note: In-house cabinets may be utilized any time their use could expedite extinguishment. In-house cabinets are not to be used as a substitute for FD hose lines but may be used as a supplement only. Note 2: Method of operation and features of fire fighter elevators will vary with the age of installation. (crews should be familiar with emergency elevator operations). SECOND ARRIVING OFFICER AND CREW: Officer establishes command as transferred by interior Officer (as per O.G. 2.02). Crew secures water supply (if required). Officer: -Establishes command as transferred by the interior Officer upon arrival (O.G. 2.02) and maintains command until relieved by a Chief Officer. -Establishes Lobby Division, Elevator Division, Entry Control, and R.I.T. as soon as the resources are available. -When a Chief Officer assumes command, the Officer will be reassigned by the Incident Commander to meet the needs of the incident. Crew: -Makes connection to the hydrant and the F.D. connections (if required). -Upon orders to flow water, pumps at 700 kpa plus 35 kpa per floor (100 psi plus 5 psi). Pump Operators should be aware of the need for additional pressure to overcome friction loss in appliances and hose lays of various lengths and sizes. -Reports to command if unassigned. -When assigned to the Fire Floor, the Resource Floor or the Deployment Floor, fire fighters shall not proceed without additional equipment which includes SCBA W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ High Rises Fire Suppression Emergency.docx 9/6/2012

93 HIGH RISES: FIRE SUPPRESSION/EMERGENCY O.G.# Page 3 of 5 Eff. December 29 th, 2005 bottles, Irons, 2 1/2 hose line, and 13/4 hose line. Lobby Division: -Access the CACF and operations manual -Determines room numbers of disabled/physically challenged people and notifies command. -Obtains Floor Plan Book for Incident Command. -Advises Command of the operational status of the in-house communications system and elevator control. -Serves as liaison for building occupants. -Lobby Division is to be a maximum of two fire fighting personnel. Entry Control Officer: -If the first in crew has initiated Rapid Deployment, the Entry Control Officer (ECO) retrieves Entry Control Board from the rear cab of first in apparatus, establishes the Entry Control board, and then locates Entry Control on the Deployment floor. ECO then contacts Incident Command and confirms Entry Control has been established on the Deployment floor. Rapid Intervention Team: Elevator procedure -Rapid Intervention is to be established on the Deployment floor. -Rapid Intervention equipment is to meet the needs of the incident and is to Include 100 of 1 ¾ hose line with a Saberjet nozzle. -RIT team leader contacts Incident Command when established on the Deployment floor. If the Fire/Emergency location is known and the F.D. elevator is required, then: -Keys outside switch to "ON" position, remove key and shine flashlight up the hoist way to see if there is any smoke or water in the shaft. -Uses stairway if any smoke or water is visible in the elevator shaft. -If the decision to use the F.D. elevator is made, key inside switch to "ON", position and test for proper operation. -Proceed to the Resource Floor (second floor below the Fire Floor) stopping every 3 floors to check the elevator shaft for smoke or water. -Assigns one fire fighter as "Elevator Division". The fire fighter remains with the elevator, returns to the Lobby and is responsible for the transport of personnel and equipment from the Lobby to the Resource Floor. -Elevator Division must have a radio, flashlight and 20 lb ABC extinguisher before elevator operations can begin. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ High Rises Fire Suppression Emergency.docx 9/6/2012

94 HIGH RISES: FIRE SUPPRESSION/EMERGENCY O.G.# Page 4 of 5 Eff. December 29 th, 2005 ADDITIONAL APPARATUS All additional apparatus will maintain Level 1 Staging enabling units to have at least two different approach routes to the scene. If aerial operations are not possible or feasible, then the aerial will be repositioned so that it can be utilized as a resource vehicle and its personnel will report to Command. The third-in Engine and Rescue shall await assignment from Command. RIT is to be established on Deployment floor. Assistant Chief: Proceed to Command for briefing and Transfer of Command as per O.G DEFINITIONS: CACF: Central Alarm Control Facility. Deployment Floor: Fire Floor: Resource Floor: First floor below Fire Floor. Equipped personnel await deployment. Designated fire location floor. Second floor below Fire Floor for assembly of additional resources that may be required. Division Designations: Above grade floors are designated by number (ie. Floor 10 is Division 10. Below grade floors are designated by the prefix "sub" (ie. parking level 2 is Sub-Division 2). W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ High Rises Fire Suppression Emergency.docx 9/6/2012

95 HIGH RISES: FIRE SUPPRESSION/EMERGENCY O.G.# Page 5 of 5 Eff. December 29 th, 2005 This Replaces O.G..# Issued on: December 29 th, 2005 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ High Rises Fire Suppression Emergency.docx 9/6/2012

96 Cul de Sac Kit Operations O.G Eff. June 2008 Page 1 of 1 POLICY: PROCEDURE: To identify the procedure for setting up and operating the equipment in the Cul de Sac Kits. All Fire Department Personnel The Cul de Sac kit is designed to use a hydrant as a water source and lay hose and appliances from the hydrant to the structures in the cul de sac and protect the structures from the advancing fire or fire brands. The operation can work with a minimum of two fire fighters and used when resources are limited. During an Interface fire when structures are threatened and resources are limited; the crews should deploy the Cul De Sac Kits to areas requiring protection. Every fire station has a kit and several more are available in the sprinkler trailer. The District engine should arrive at the nearest hydrant to the fire and drop off a kit. Then proceed to lay the 2 ½ hose with leader wye, located on the hose bed, to the hydrant. The engine can then proceed to other assignments. Two fire fighters will be assigned to this operation; they will assemble the equipment as follows: - Remove 2 ½ hydrant port caps - Attach 2 ½ gate valve to both hydrant ports. - Attach 2 ½ hose to gate valve. - Connect 1 ½ thread to 1 ½ forestry quick coupling adapter to leader wye. - Connect 1 ½ forestry hose to leader valve and advance as many lengths as required to protect the exposed side of the structure. - Water thieves, econoline hose, 3-ways and nozzles are available as needed. - Sprinklers can be requested and installed into the system as well. - Turn on the hydrant and protect structure The second gate valve on the hydrant is available to supply water for other requirements. This O.G. Replaces Issued on: NEW W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Cul De Sac Kit Operation.doc

97 Rescue Apparatus Assignment O.G Eff. 06 September 2012 Page 1 of 1 To provide direction in the assignment of Rescue apparatus as R.I.T. POLICY: All Dispatch personnel and all Officers in Charge A Rescue truck will be assigned to all WORKING FIRES. Upon arriving on Scene, the rescue personnel will automatically assume the responsibilities of R.I.T. PROCEDURE: 1. The Rescue team will set up R.I.T. according to OG # and inform Command when set up is complete. The R.I.T Team will remain in place until reassigned or released by Command. 2. If the Rescue Crew is re-assigned or unable to attend, Incident Command must assign a R.I.T with personnel on scene. This O.G. Replaces NEW Issued on: September 13, 2007 W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Rescue Apparatus Assignment.doc

98 Fire Watch O.G. # Page 1 of 1 Eff. December 29 th, 2005 To ensure that a fire has been completely and fully extinguished. To seek out any hidden fire or undiscovered extension. To reduce the risk that a person or persons may return and seek to cause further fire or other damage. To maintain continuity of possession of the premises in Arson or Suspicious fires. All Fire Department personnel POLICY: That a "Fire Watch" (minimum two hours) must be instituted any time there has been a fire emergency within any structure, in any vehicle, equipment or material that has the potential to spread to an exposure or in any premises where it appears that there has been an attempt to start a fire, whether successful or not. The terms "structure and premises" must not be narrowly interpreted as meaning only buildings but must include, where appropriate, such items as vehicles, outside storage yards, vehicle storage compounds, sawdust, chip and other bulk storage facilities. PROCEDURE: Fire Watch may not be started until the emergency is ended, overhaul has been completed and the OIC has made a thorough inspection of the scene and all vehicles and equipment are ready to return to quarters. Fire Watch may be started at the discretion of the OIC The OIC must notify base at the time Fire Watch is started, leave a minimum of three fire fighters and a pump at the scene. The fire fighters are to actively patrol the fire scene, to guard the premises and ensure that there are no hidden embers, undiscovered fires or extensions. Firefighters entering a scene for patrolling purposes must do so as a team with one fire fighter based at the pumper for radio communications. At the conclusion of the Fire Watch the OIC is to return to the scene and in the company of the building owner/agent (when possible), inspect the premises, and turn the property over to the owner or his/her agent. W:\FireW\Stephanie\Kamloops-OG\ Fire Watch.doc 06/09/2012 This O.G. Replaces:

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100 Fire Suppression Wildland Urban Interface Fires O.G. # Eff. March 19, 2010 Page 1 of 3 To state the response protocol for fire operations in the wildland/urban interface. POLICY: Deputy Chief, Operations Chief Battalion Chiefs, Incident Commanders, Fire Suppression Crews, Fire Prevention Inspectors, and Dispatch Personnel. To provide a consistent and effective response to all fires in the wildland/urban interface. PROCEDURE: Dispatch: During an urban interface incident, immediately notify the Ministry of Forests & Range (MoFRR) of wildland/urban interface fires immediately after the dispatch of KFR Suppression Crews. The MoFRR may have initial attack resources available for support (e.g. air tankers, birddogs, helicopter I.A. crews) 1) Upon arrival of Fire Suppression Crews at a wildland/urban interface incident, the IC shall: Conduct a preliminary size-up. Determine the opportunity for success with the available resources. Notify the Battalion Chief, and the MoFR immediately of their determination. Conduct a thorough size-up. Obtain GPS coordinates of the point of origin to determine land status (e.g. private/crown) Order additional resources. 2) If the fire cannot be controlled or suppressed with the available resources or the terrain or distance makes it inaccessible to KFR crews, the IC shall: Request immediate assistance from the MoFR, to determine if resources are available. Notify the Deputy Fire Chief, or designate, for the purpose of assessing the need to initiate the City s Emergency Plan. If the fire can be controlled or suppressed with the available resources, but is of significant size, the IC shall: Request assistance from the MoFR for a second opinion. Request assistance from the MoFR to collaborate with KFR investigators for fire cause determination. If KFR has an incident of higher priority then KFR may: Designate Incident Command to the MoFR Designate Incident Command to the MoFR to attend an incident of higher priority, then return to the initial incident and coordinate with the MoFR at a later time. Leave an Incident Commander with a skeleton crew Conduct Joint Operations

101 Fire Suppression Wildland Urban Interface Fires O.G. # Eff. March 19, 2010 Page 2 of 3 3) When the IC is reporting a fire and/or requesting assistance from the MoFR: ICs may contact the MoFR Fire Control Officer at the Kamloops Fire Centre A Ministry of Forests Initial Fire Report shall be filled out, to ensure clear interagency communication The IC shall verbally communicate fire conditions to the MoFR dispatcher in the Initial Fire Report format. (Appendix A. Ministry of Forests Initial Fire Report). 4) If working around riparian areas (wetlands, rivers, streams etc.) notify the Ministry of Environment if time permits. During a large-scale wildland/urban interface incident, KFR and the MoFR will work within the spirit of Unified Command, while adhering to BC Emergency Response Management System (BCERMS*) protocol. KFR must maintain a visible presence during the incident. When KFR requests the assistance of the MoFR during a small-scale incident, KFR will maintain Incident Command and the MoFR shall assume a support role. MoFR may withdraw its services and return responsibility to KFR when: o The fire is under control o MoFR services are no longer required o MoFR services are required at a higher-risk incident 5) Once the fire has been suppressed, fire watch is required for a period of two hours, or until the Battalion Chief determines that a flare-up is unlikely (e.g. completely mop-up, cold trailed). 6) It is the responsibility of the Fire Prevention Division in cooperation with the MoFR Fire Cause Investigators to determine the fire cause and prepare a Provincial Fire Report. It is therefore imperative that all agencies make every effort to preserve and collect evidence. * BCERMS is a comprehensive emergency management system that ensures a coordinated and organized response to all emergency incidents in BC. It applies to emergencies of all scales (local to provincial) and includes planning for preparedness, response and recovery.

102 Fire Suppression Wildland Urban Interface Fires O.G. # Eff. March 19, 2010 Page 3 of 3 Appendix A. Ministry of Forests Initial Fire Report This O.G. Replaces Issued on: May 10, 2007