MFD Fire Ground Tactical/Operational Sector Guide Flashcards
Overview of sectors used by MFMD Command
PUBLIC INFO SECTOR {PIO)
MFD SOP 201.0SF
Radio designation is “Information Sector” Command is initial PIO
Before arrival of the PIO, Command may designate a company officer to PIO duties
DO …
Gather the media in an area close to the scene but out of harm’s way (behind barrier tape). Tell the reporters as much information as you can, but make sure the information is accurate. Emphasize that all information is tentative
DON’T …
Use names of the deceased or injured over the radio.
Release names of deceased or injured until the Next of Kin has been notified.
Discus PT injuries.
EXTRICATION SECTOR
MFD SOP 203.03
The Extrication Sector is Responsible for the
EXTRICATION and DELIVERY of patients to the
treatment area.
Determine where treatment will take place.
Wear a SECTOR VEST.
Supervise Extrication Teams.
Coordinate with Triage, and Treatment.
Advise Command when “ALL CLEAR” in Extrication Sector.
Split into North/South Sectors if large MVA, or if 2 or more vehicles requires extrication teams.
Use the S. T.A.R. T. Triage system
Advise Command when Extrication Crews become
available for reassignment.
When victims require forcible extrication, ladder
companies should be assigned.
TREATMENT SECTOR
MFD SOP 203.04
Treat in Place or Remove to Treatment?
IDEALLY - One Unit & Ambo per Patient
Determine Resources
Establish a TREATMENT AREA(S)
Provide FREQUENT Reports to Command
Assign and SUPERVISE Treatment Teams
Communicate with TRANSPORTATION Sector
TRIAGE UPDATE to Command when warranted. ADVISE COMMAND WHEN ... 1. All IMMEDIATES TRANSPORTED 2. All other patients have been treated and I or Transported
Medical Supply Sector will be automatically occur on all 3+ Alarm Incidents and will be est. near the TREATMENT SECTOR*
RAPID TRANSPORT PATIENT TRANSPORT TAKES PRIORITY OVER EXTENDED ON-SITE TREATMENT
EVACUATION SECTOR
MFD SOP 201.0SE
A Plan for Evacuation should include the following ... A Command Structure Evacuation vs. In-Place Sheltering Early notification of Police Identify Evacuation perimeters Required Resources Evacuation time frame Shelter sites and locations, prep time Duration Re-Entry Info pre/post incident Security of areas Evacuated
LEVELS OF EVACUATION
Site Level - small number, less than 1 hour
Intermediate Level - Fewer than 100 persons,
coordinate with PD; coordinate with media-PIO.
Large-Scale - Substantial HAZ-MAT, Etc.
Face to Face Notifications
Be in uniform, and wear your helmet.
State-There is an Emergency, you are in danger.
Leave Immediately. Take you purse/wallet; house
and car keys with you. Also, Take your money
medications, and family pet.
Refusal to Leave?????
Ask for Next of Kin phone number.
Report refusals to evacuate to the Branch Officer.
VENTILATION/ROOF SECTOR
MFD SOP 202.06
Initial Report to Command ... Roof Design I Construction Structural Conditions Fire Conditions I Tenability of Roof Fire Wall Locations Location of Hazardous Roof Loads Ventilation Plans Needs for additional resources
Tactical Objectives.... Safe Working Surface? Adequate Size Vent Hole (10% min) Coordinate with PPV Coordinate with Interior Progress Reports
Key Points
Work towards your egress
Stand a minimum of 2 Ladders at corners of building
Monitor Radio Traffic
Must Advise Command When Ventilation is
Complete, effectiveness of the hole and PAR
of crew(s) exiting the roof.
REMEMBER
All Roof Ventilation Sector personnel shall wear full PPE when operating above fire. SCBA with face pieces connected will be worn at all times while operating above fire.
RESCUE SECTOR
MFD SOP 201.04 & 202.02C
***Tactical Priorities*** Hose line Charged and Ready? All Persons in Full PPE? Monitor Radio Traffic Assess Building Construction/Tenability RIC BAG? (BC's vehicle) Rescue Sector to 2N1 when >1st Alarm Initiate a Tactical Worksheet Company Officer to do walk-around Large Building? Est. Rescue North,South,etc. SOFTEN the building-open doors, etc.
Commonly asked Questions on IRIC
One member of IRIC must be tracking interior crews.
The other may take on other roles such as pump operator with full PPE nearby.
IRIC can be waived when immediate action can save life, or fire is in incipient stage and could be handled by an extinguisher.
RESCUE SECTOR Shall be Established at:
Offensive Fire Operations (beyond incipient stage)
Haz-Mat Incidents
Trench Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Any other incident of significant risk
Command to upgrade IRIC to a full RESCUE Sector ASAP!!
LANDING ZONE
MFD SOP 201.07
Assigned personnel shall have a portable radio, eye
protection, ear protection, high visibility safety vests and helmets.
LZ must be a minimum of 100’ X 100’ for each helicopter.
All spectators, vehicle traffic (including emergency vehicles) must be kept a minimum of 200’ away from LZ.
A 60’ X 60’ touchdown area in the center of the
LZ shall be marked by Turbo Flares.
Check for overhead wires, poles, towers, and
similar obstructions; report any to the pilot.
Approach and departure paths should not pass
over the treatment area or command post.
If LZ is dusty/dry wet down a 200’ X 200’ area
with a hose line before landing.
While the helicopter is on the ground, whether running or not, a “tail guard” shall be stationed 50’-100’ from the tail rotor to keep the area. AT NO TIME SHALL PERSONNEL PASS BEHIND THE BODY OF THE HELICOPTER AND THE TAIL ROTOR.
Radio contact and LZ shall be maintained for 2-3 minutes after departure in case there is an in-flight emergency and the helicopter needs to return to the LZ.
SHOULD ANYTHING BECOME UNSAFE DURING THE APPROACH OF ANY HELICOPTER DURING LANDING LANDING OPERATIONS INSTRUCT THE PILOT TO GO AROUND THREE TIMES.
REHAB SECTOR MFD SOP 202.08 Components: Rehab Truck, Utility Truck, Ambulance, ALS Company Sector Officer (with crew) Initial CISM as needed
Locate Rehab adjacent to Command Post
Section A: Entry Point
Collect Passports
Start a Rehab Log to track crews in Rehab
Section B: Hydration and Replenishment Drink & Eat Section C: Medical Treatment I Transport Take Vitals (Pulse, BP, and Body Temp.) Recheck Vitals after 20 minutes
Criteria when making decision to allow member to return to fire operations, Not be allowed to return to fire operations or to be transported to a hospital ER
Heart rate> 100 BPM after 20 minute rest Body temperature >101 F Systolic BP
SAFETY SECTOR
MFD SOP 201.0SA
The Battalion Safety Officer will assume SAFETY
SECTOR upon arrival.
EMERGENCY TRAFFIC should be used for any
CRITICAL notifications/alerts on the scene
Responsibilities
1. Insure crews are operating safely-all aspects
2. Make sure COMMAND has a safety plan.
3. Operate as the EYES and EARS of Command
4. Identify Structural or Hazardous Conditions.
5. Insure all personnel are wearing PPE.
- Coordinate as needed with other officials.
- Monitor Health and Welfare I Consider Rehab.
- Provide Progress Reports to Command
- Maintain a liaison with Command/Planning.
- Request additional Resources via Command to support Safety Sector if needed.
RESOURCE SECTOR
MFD SOP 202.07
Used on larger incidents to stage personnel, equipment and other commodities.
High Rise Application - Resource Sector is established 2 floors below the fire floor, or other safe environment If on floor 8, radio ID would be Resource 8.
The Resource Sector exists to provide immediate support to operating sectors
Tactical Responsibilities
Maintain an Inventory of equipment, supplies and personnel (similar to lobby/accountability).
Communicate with Command I Branch Officer and coordinate with Lobby and Staging to fill needs
A minimum of one company for every company operating on the fire floor should be maintained in Resource Sector
STAGING SECTOR
MFD SOP 205.06 & 205.06A
AKA Level 2 Staging First arriving unit, except Ladder Companies
Responsibilities
1. Locate an area large enough, but close enough
2. Announce Location to Command and Alarm
3. Coordinate with PD for Traffic Control
4. Apparatus are staged for quick response
5. Track Companies enroute and arrived at Staging
6. Provide inventory when requested by Command
7. Assume a visible position (Sector Vest, Etc.)
If Staging Sector has been assigned to channel 5, arrival notification will be on channel 5
Maintain a 3 and 1 assignment with 1 ambulance
at all times
Notes:
Level 2 Staging is away from incident
Level 1 Staging is at incident site
Use a “Taxi” Service to shuttle crews when appropriate to reduce apparatus congestion.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SECTOR
MFD SOP 202.12C
DO you have your Customer Service Worksheet?
THINK ABOUT CONNECTORS!!!
You are the liaison between US and the affected party.
Utilize the Following Resources …
Red Cross, Salvation Army, Connectors, Etc.
Coordinate Site Security
Scene Support 208 plywood
Fire Watch/RAT Alarms
Handout the “After the Fire” Brochure
This Sector Reports to Command (unless a Loss
Control Branch is Established)
Provide the Red Cross with the .... Address Address where victims can be contacted Phone Number Number of persons displaced, age, sex, etc. Fire Dept. Incident Number
TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
MFD SOP 203.05
BE VISIBLE, WEAR A SECTOR VEST
Responsibilities
Determine an Ambulance Loading Area
Determine Hospital Availability via Alarm
Maintain an account of all patients and destinations
Determine the need for additional ambulances or helicopters
Provide progress reports to Command
Notify Command when all IMMEDIATE patients have been Transported
Fill the Following Positions as Needed Hospital Communications Coordinator Loading Coordinator Charting Officer LZ Sector (will be the initial LZ Contact)
Note:
Members assigned to Transportation will remove
patients from treatment and deliver them to the
ambulance or helicopter.
ALS Members shall work under off-line protocol
and Transportation will coordinate all Patches/CN
with receiving hospitals.
LOBBY SECTOR
MFD SOP 201.0SC & 202.11
Tactical BenchmarksHIGH RISE
Open interior lockbox, remove keys, access fire
control room
Distribute keys, stair phones, and pre-plans
Identify Fire Location (alarm panel/reports)
Recall and assume control of elevators
Fire pump is running/Standpipe Charged
Identify Fire Attack/Evacuation Stairwells
Pressurize Stairwells
Verify Auto Stair door unlocking
Air Handler Status?
Have Security assist in Evacuation efforts
Activate Building INTERCOM
Emergency Generator Operation?
ACCOUNT FOR MEMBERS GOING ALOFT
Evacuate any occupants in elevators
Divide the Lobby into STAGING/TREATMENT
Staging for equipment/Treatment of occupants,
Firefighters and Equipment
LOBBY SECTOR must Control Entry/Exit points Record the following info 1. Names 2. Times 3. Assignments 4. PAR Tags
LOBBY SECTOR Shall be Established at. .. • Haz-Mat Incidents • Confined Space • Trench Rescue • Water Rescue • Structural Collapse • High Rise
Use Barrier Tape for Technical Rescue Events
ACCOUNTABILITY SECTOR MFD SOP 201.03 Tactical Benchmarks ... A "PAR" is required for the following ... ANY report of a missing/trapped FF (PAR of ALL Crews) A Change from OFFENSIVE to DEFENSIVE (PAR of ALL Crews) SUDDEN HAZARDOUS EVENT (PAR of ALL Crews) Primary and Secondary "ALL CLEAR" EVERY 30 MINUTES At report of FIRE UNDER CONTROL PASSPORT IMPLEMENTATION
PASSPORTS never enter the HOT ZONE
PASSPORTS @ HOT ZONE ENTRY POINT
PASSPORTS reflect crews in the HOT ZONE
The ENGINEER is the initial Accountability Officer
PASSPORTS must be within 50’ of accountability
HIGH RISE? PASSPORTS to LOBBY SECTOR
PASSPORTS kept until FIRE UNDER CONTROL
At report of FIRE UNDER CONTROL PASSPORT IMPLEMENTATION PASSPORTS never enter the HOT ZONE PASSPORTS @ HOT ZONE ENTRY POINT PASSPORTS reflect crews in the HOT ZONE The ENGINEER is the initial Accountability Officer PASSPORTS must be within 50' of accountability HIGH RISE? PASSPORTS to LOBBY SECTOR PASSPORTS kept until FIRE UNDER CONTROL
PEARLS ACCURATE PASSPORTS are key The COMPANY OFFICER is responsible ACCOUNTABILITY SECTOR will only be used on incidents of larger magnitude.
