RISK & HAZARD ANALYSIS SOG

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1 RISK & HAZARD ANALYSIS SOG SCOPE This guideline shall apply to all members of the Stoney Point Fire Department (SPFD) and shall be adhered to by all members when conducting risk and hazard analysis within the District. PURPOSE To define the process of risk and hazard analysis and to describe its impact on the Stoney Point Fire Department. DEFINITIONS SHALL - Indicates a mandatory requirement. STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES (SOG) - Documents that help establish how an organization will operate and how its members are expected to carry out specific duties outlined in general terms. COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT- identifies both fire and non fire risks in each fire demand zone and places the risk in a risk category. MAXIMUM FIRE RISK Hazards that require the maximum amount of fire protection resources or which could result in the greatest loss of life or property. These occupancies require at least an annual inspection in accordance with the NC Fire Prevention Code.

2 MODERATE FIRE RISK - Hazards that require additional fire protection resources or which could result in the loss of life or property. These occupancies require inspection in accordance with the NC Fire Prevention Code every two years. NON FIRE-MAXIMUM HAZARD RISK Hazards not involved with fire which require the maximum amount of fire department manpower to control or hazards which could result in the greatest loss of life or property. NON FIRE-SPECIAL HAZARD RISK Hazards not involved with fire that could pose a special fire department manpower requirement. NON FIRE-TYPICAL HAZARD RISK Hazards not involved with fire which generally are typical in nature for the management district planning area. TYPICAL HAZARD FIRE RISK Those risks most common to the planning area. These occupancies require an inspection in accordance with the NC Fire Prevention Code once every three years. References CFAI Community Risk Analysis Stoney Point Fire Department Pre Planning Form GUIDELINE When conducting risk hazard analysis for fire response the following categories shall be used: Maximum Fire Risk include: Malls, Multi story apartments, large department stores, hotels, high rises, theaters, entertainment centers, schools, large industrial or commercial properties and hazardous materials production facilities and/or require an annual inspection in accordance with the NC Fire Prevention Code.

3 Moderate Fire Risk Hazards that require additional fire protection resources or which could result in the loss of life or property. Include Educational, Mercantile, Storage, and Churches/Synagogues (except public, private and church schools) and industrial. These occupancies require inspection in accordance with the NC Fire Prevention Code every two years. Typical Hazard Fire Risk Those risks most common to the planning area. Examples are: Business Single family housing, easily accessible one and two story apartments, or require an inspection in accordance with the NC Fire Prevention Code every three years. When conducting risk hazard analysis for non fire response the following categories shall be used: Non Fire Maximum Hazard Risk Hazards not involved with fire which require the maximum amount of fire department manpower to control or hazards which could result in the greatest loss of life or property. Examples are: Water plants, health care centers, large employer business facilities, power plants, and chemical storage facilities. Non Fire Special Hazard Risk Hazards not involved with fire that could pose a special fire department manpower requirement. Examples are: Stadiums, auditoriums, and large recreational facilities. Non Fire Typical Hazard Risk Hazards not involved with fire which generally are typical in nature for the management district planning area. Examples are: Single family residences, freeways, apartments, and motor vehicle accidents. Non Fire Remote Hazard Risk Hazards not involved with fire which present a unique problem with efforts towards rescue, hazardous materials, and EMS services. Examples are: Railroads, canals, mountains, block parties, stadiums, malls, vaults and lakes. All completed fire risk analysis visits shall be entered into the Firehouse database and any new entries shall be forwarded to the County GIS to ensure the structures are on file with them as well. All non fire risk analysis shall be completed as needed and identified as such through the fire demand zones.

4 All non fire risks shall be identified and responses should be planned in accordance to the Cumberland County Emergency Operations Plan if applicable. Scheduling Pre fire Planning shall be conducted Bi Annually on all occupancies one of which can be a telephone call to verify information is still accurate. Scheduling of all hazard risk assessments shall be the responsibility of the on duty shift captain. The Day shift Captain shall determine the schedule and direct all visits accordingly. The Day shift Captain shall also ensure the timely entry of all data in to the Firehouse RMS system. Contact shall be made with the responsibility party or building owner to schedule a convenient time to conduct the risk analysis. Report The approved pre planning form shall be used for each visit and all necessary sections of the form filled out in order to facilitate accurate data entry. For non fire risk analysis the following resources should be consulted: County Emergency Operations Plan Cumberland County Flood Plain Mapping Historical Incidents

5 Commodity flow surveys All non fire risks should be reported for each fire demand zone and the appropriate hazard related response should be planned and designated.