ADM026-Identification and Management of Life Hazards Flashcards
Purpose of the Guideline
- maximize safety of firefighting personnel while operating at the scene of an emergency
- provide a means for the identification and notification of Life Hazards
- the required isolation measures
What is the approved method for identifying and notifying Life Hazards?
approved method shall include the use of a minimum of three (3) horizontal strands of any barrier tape
Who does this procedure apply to?
This procedure applies to all persons operating at the scene of an emergency
What conditions found on the emergency scene require isolation?
i. Downed power lines
ii. Energized electrical equipment
iii. Collapse zones
iv. Large unprotected holes (swimming pools, trenches, etc.)
v. Ruptured gas line
vi. Ammunition
vii. Hazardous Materials
viii. Trees, large rocks or any other natural hazard
ix. Any other hazard which may cause serious injury or death
Whenever a person first recognizes a life hazard is present and an immediate threat at an incident, he/she shall immediately…
…contact the Incident Commander (IC) using the phrase “PRIORITY TRAFFIC/LIFE HAZARD ALERT”, to advise them of the situation
The following items shall be included in the alert:
i. Type/Nature
ii. Specific Location
iii. Resource needs
iv. Actions taken
Upon notification of a known or suspected life safety hazard, the Incident Commander shall request an ___ ____ from communications to transmit the location, nature, extent of the hazard, and identify the Life Hazard Control Zone.
Alert Tone
_____________ shall acknowledge the broadcast on the command channel being used on the incident and incident travel frequencies.
Communications
Communications shall perform a____ ____of all units enroute to the incident
Roll Call
____ ____ shall acknowledge the hazard by ______ __ ____ ______
Each Unit/Repeating the message back
What should communications do if any unit does not acknowledge the message?
Take note and notify IC
It is the Incident Commander’s responsibility to ensure ___ on scene resources ___________ the receipt of the message and relay that information to communications
All/Acknowledge
What must Communications include in all subsequent dispatch for further resources?
The Life Hazard information
What must the person that first recognizes that a life hazard is present establish?
A “Life Hazard Control Zone”
What is the first person that establishes a Life Hazard Control Zone responsible for?
Isolating and denying entry until a Life Hazard “Lookout” has been established.
What is the preferred Life Hazard Identification?
Red and White Barrier tape
How should the Life Hazard Control Zone tape be deployed?
red and white striped or chevron barrier tape that states “Do Not Enter”, in three horizontal strands approximately 18 to 24 inches apart and securely fix to stationary supports to establish the LIFE HAZARD ZONE
What should personnel consider when deploying the barrier tape?
Personnel should consider horizontal lines at the level equal to the knees, waist and shoulder heights
The Life Hazard Lookout(s) shall not be used…
used for, or engaged in, any other fireground activities
Life Hazard Lookout(s) shall be exclusively responsible for the following responsibilities
i. Provide verbal notification to approaching personnel.
ii. Isolate and deny entry to all personnel except those authorized by the incident commander.
iii. Request additional resources, as needed, through the Incident Safety Officer.
iv. Notify the Incident Safety Officer of any changes in the hazard or Life Hazard Control Zone and make recommendations to mitigate changes.
v. Maintain Life Hazard Control Zone identification measurers (i.e. barrier tape, supports, additional lighting, etc.).
vi. Allow entry into the area only with the approval of the Incident Commander using the chain of command
Remember!
3 Stripes You’re OUT!!!
