Policies & procedures Flashcards
1
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For any IDLH incident, a PAR shall be conducted by the incident commander with —— minutes or win appropriate at the IC’s discretion of an incident and every —— minutes after
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15 and 20
2
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Company officers shall ensure that atmospheric monitoring instruments are span or calibrated to manufacturers specifications on a—- basis if they have not been used in prior to use
A
Weekly
3
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All members shall use self contain breathing apparatus in an atmosphere containing—- ppm or greater of CO
A
35
4
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Members shall use an SCBA in any atmospheric concentration of CO that is below 35 ppm where there is the presence of visible smoke and any atmosphere containing less than—— percent oxygen
A
19.5
5
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314.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy establishes the guidelines to comply with the Oklahoma Safe Haven Law.
This policy addresses children who are —- and are relinquished under the terms of the Oklahoma Safe Haven Law. Abandonment of a child not covered by this policy would be subject to the Child Abuse Policy.
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thirty days old or younger
6
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When a HAZMAT incident response will be prolonged and will extend beyond an initial operational period—-a written IAP should be developed
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more than eight (8) hours,
7
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Small fuel spill
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20 gallons or less
8
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The Department will defer to —— regarding vehicle accidents for the investigation of all traffic accidents involving City vehicles or apparatus.
A
City policy Article 17
9
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The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of —- authorizes the National Fire Data Center in the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to gather and analyze information on the magnitude of the nation’s fire problem, as well as its detailed characteristics and trends.
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1974
10
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Permit fees should be collected at the time of permit issuance. The fees are established by Midwest City Ordinance Section —- City and are applicable to each permit application
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15-56
11
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Construction permits shall automatically become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within —- after its issuance
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180 days
12
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Burn permits shall be issued in accordance with Article —- Open Burning of the Midwest City Ordinances.
A
IV
13
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Any investigation into the cause or origin of a fire beyond the preliminary investigation should begin immediately, but in no case shall it be delayed more than —— from the date of the incident
A
two days (not including Sundays)
14
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Applications for permits for public fireworks displays shall be made in writing at least — prior to the proposed display.
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30days
15
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The Midwest City Fire Department Fire Marshal or the authorized designee shall notify the local, state, or regional authorities not more than —— after the date of seizure of any fireworks and shall state the reason for the seizure
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three days
16
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Parents or guardians who call the Midwest City Fire Department for assistance will be directed to a member trained in juvenile firesetter intervention. When possible, telephone contact should be made with the parents within ———of the Department being contacted
A
48 hours
17
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If a juvenile firesetter is identified at a fire scene, the Incident Commander (IC) should complete a—–
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juvenile firesetter referral form.
18
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When it is determined by the fire code official that a fire watch is essential for public safety in accordance with——.
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IFC Section 403
19
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The department shall be responsible for providing EMS CEU training to members, in accordance with ——-
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OSDH and NREMT regulations.
20
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this is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department that all members who operate firefighting apparatus, should successfully complete driver training that meets or exceeds the requirements of—–
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(NFPA) 1002
21
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The Chief of Training should ——
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annually audit and update driver/operator training materials to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
22
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All members who operate firefighting apparatus,should have certification and/or training validating competent operational and driving skills consistent with—–
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NFPA 1002, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or ProBoard Fire Service Professional Qualification System standards.
23
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Initial training for operating fire apparatus shall be divided into —– phases to coincide with the progression of the expectations, responsibilities, and experience of the members.
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three
24
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Accurate records of the medical surveillance required by this policy shall be retained for the duration of the member’s employment plus—
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30 years
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It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to utilize ------ in order to effectively manage personnel and resources when responding to a wide range of emergency incidents.
NIMS/ICS
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When a member ends employment with the Department, that member’s training file will be archived and maintained for a minimum of ------- following the member’s separation from service or in accordance with the department’s established records retention schedule.
seven full calendar years
27
A member may request to review his/her training file either verbally or in writing. The Training Division should facilitate those requests as soon as practicable but in all cases within t to review his/her file
21 days of the member’s reques
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The Midwest City Fire Department is committed to providing-----.
leadership, accountability, and training regarding firefighter health, safety, and survival
29
All supervisors are expected to-----
model safe behaviors and take appropriate action when unsafe behaviors are observed or reported.
30
Fire pumps on apparatus shall be tested annually as specified in ----- Aerial devices shall be inspected and service tested by a competent person as specified in -------. All aerials shall be inspected every ------- in accordance with NFPA 1914.
NFPA 1911.
NFPA 1914
five years
31
Department take-home vehicles are to be left at a fire facility during vacations or other periods of leave in excess of ---- unless approved by the Fire Chief or the authorized designee.
seven days
32
No individual member shall be issued a Knox master key with the exception of-----, who will be issued a Knox master key.
Fire Prevention personnel
33
Knox-Boxes should be installed near the main entrance to the building at a height not to exceed-----
six feet
34
All monitors shall be inspected on a-----
weekly basis
35
--------- is responsible for all matters relating to the privacy of patient medical information, including PHI.
The City Clerk
36
The Department will comply with -------- reporting requirements in the event of a serious illness, injury, or death.
ODOL
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The ODOL shall be notified within -------- of an employment accident which is fatal to one or more employees or which results in hospitalization of ------ or more department members, in the manner prescribed by ODOL
48 hours
five
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It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department that all members shall wear ----- safety vests
ANSI approved class II high-visibility
39
---------- are the most common cause of fire service vehicle collisions.
Backing operations
40
Rehabilitation efforts should generally be established when ambient air temperature is over ---- degrees and there is a potential for extended operations.
85
41
Taking ---- minutes in rehabilitation to cool down and rehydrate can prevent illness and injury.
10 to 20
41
Work rests and tool rests on grinders shall be within ---- inch respectively to the grinding wheel
1/8 inch and 1/4
41
Maintain at least ---- inches of clearance below all sprinkler heads
18
41
All department-owned ground ladders should be tested and certified-----
annually
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Maintain ----- inches of clear access around all electrical control panels
36
43
Ladders will be tested in accordance with NFPA ---
1932
44
All safety eyewear is to be ------
ANSI Z87 certified
45
The only acceptable tint on safety eyewear is-----
gray or "smoke
46
Advanced inspection of PPE ensembles and elements should be conducted a minimum of every ---- or whenever routine inspections indicate a problem may exist.
12 months
47
PPE shall not be stored at temperatures below --- degrees F or above ---- degrees F
40
180
48
The Midwest City Fire Department shall conduct a periodic inspection of the hazardous energy control program components at least ----
annually
49
Any member who is going to be absent or tardy from his/her duties shall notify their Commanding Officer as soon as possible. This notification shall, as a minimum, inform their Commanding Officer ------- prior to their scheduled reporting time
30 minutes
50
Payperiods end ------- for 8 to 10 hour employees and -------for 24 hour employees
Wednesday at midnight
7:00 am Thursday
51
It is of utmost importance all leave requests, overtime requests, exchange time, injury leave, "OF" requests and any other time issues are entered correctly by the supervisor before --------
10:00 am on payroll submission weeks
52
Members who are approached with monetary donations following major disasters shall direct the person or entity to the ------- for instruction on proper ways to donate
Administration Division
53
Personnel complaints shall be classified in one of the following categories:------
Informal
Formal
Incomplete
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Although not required, complainants should be encouraged to file complaints in person so that --------- may be obtained as necessary.
proper identification, signatures, photographs, or physical evidence
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Within ---- after assignment, the complainant should be informed of the investigator's name and the complaint number.
three days
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In the event that disciplinary action is proposed, the Fire Chief shall provide the member with written notice of the following information:-------
An opportunity to respond orally or in writing to the Fire Chief within five days of receiving the notice.
57
Any probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the Fire Chief in cases where the member has been absent for more than ------ or when additional time to review the member is considered to be appropriate.
a week
58
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to allow members to engage in employment other than with the Department if the employees are in accordance with Article --- of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
13
59
Polls are generally open from ----- each election day for statewide elections. Members scheduled to be at work during that time may take up to ---- hours off to vote without losing any pay
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
two
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Employees who need time off to vote must notify their supervisor at least ------- prior to the election.
two working days
61
The hours between------ have been set aside for shift personnel physical fitness activity.
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
62
Staff members of the department (those assigned to 8 or 10 hour work days) may exercise on ----- for----.
Monday, Wednesday, or Friday
one hour
63
CISM providers should include -------
mental health professionals and peer support members.
64
Hair cannot be more than ----- inches long; this means the distance it may be from the head, not the length of the hair itself.
1 ½
65
Physical fitness uniforms may be worn after -----
1630
66
A firefighter of this department: From the time of death until ----- on the ---- day after the death
midnight
14th
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A member sustaining any work-related illness or injury shall report such event to their supervisor as soon as practicable, but within -----and shall seek medical care when appropriate.
24 hours
68
Flags should remain at half-staff and badges shrouded for a specified time, but in no event should that be for longer than ----- days
14
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No more than ------ hours of VL and PDO may be taken in succession by 24-hour shift employees
144
70
All fire station exterior doors should be equipped with ------
self-closing and self-locking doors
71
All emergency power sources selected shall be in compliance with -----
all building codes, environmental codes, and Oklahoma Department of Labor rules and regulations governing the use of such equipment
72
Federal law providing for the use and the display of the U.S. flag is contained in Title --- Chapter --- of the United States Code
4
1
73
The U.S. flag may only be flown at half-staff by -------, and on Memorial Day until -----
Presidential or Gubernatorial decree
noon
74
Whenever the U.S. flag is displayed in conjunction with other flags or symbols it should occupy the -------
“Place of Honor”
75
Heat is the only sure killer of Bedbugs. If the ambient temperature is over ------ degrees, the infested and bagged gear should be placed inside a vehicle for the remainder of the day.
85
76
The temperature inside the vehicle needs to reach at least ----- for ----- hours to ensure the bedbugs die
118˚F
2 to 3
77
Code Three Response
The responding unit(s) will respond obeying all state statutes and city ordinances concerning emergency response and will use emergency lighting and sirens, taking the fastest or shortest route to the incident.
330.3 RESPONSE CODES
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PRIORITY 3 "RESPOND CLOSEST ENGINE/LADDER/TRUCK"
The closest Engine/Ladder/Truck Company should be dispatched, code level (Code "3" or Code "1") shall be determined by the nature of call by the responding officer.
330.4 MEDICAL RESPONSES
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roken/Leaking Natural Gas Meter:
Broken/Leaking Low pressure line:
Equipment Response:
Closest Engine/Ladder/Truck
Broken/Leaking Moderate/High pressure line:
Equipment Response:
Closest Engine/Ladder/Truck
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
203
206
330.7 Hazardous Materials Incidents
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Large fuel spill (spill greater than 20 gallons)
Equipment Response:
Closest Engine/Ladder/Truck
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
203
206
One (1) PD Patrol Unit
330.7 Hazardous Materials Incidents
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Hazardous Materials Incident HAZMAT
Equipment Response:
Two (2) Closest Engines/Ladders/Trucks
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
203
206
One (1) PD Patrol Unit
330.7 Hazardous Materials Incidents
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OK-DHS Region 8 Intermediate CBRNE
CBRNE Response Team: Nine (9) personnel consisting of the minimum
Seven (7) members IFSAC-Certified to the NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician Level
Two (2) members IFSAC-Certified to the NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Level
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
Truck 1
203
206
330.7 Hazardous Materials Incidents
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(ONG priority one response should be within 30 minutes and a priority two response will be within 24 hours)
330.8 CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS
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The Training Chief will provide previous year's information to each member to provide benchmarks.
The annual fitness evaluations shall be recorded on a form listed in Appendix A and B.Completed forms will be kept on file with the Training Officer.
1004.2 PROCEDURE
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Floor to waist – occasional to 120 lbs. (simulation of 2-man 240 lb. victim lift)
1004.2.1 FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
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Floor to Shoulder – occasional to 50 lbs. (simulation of chainsaw/rebar saw equipment lift)
1004.2.1 FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
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Bilateral carry of 2 – 30# items (simulation of carrying 2 pieces of equipment) a distance of 75 ft.
1004.2.1 FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
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Crawl (search) test: Employee must crawl a distance of 75 ft. with 2 – 180 degree turns.
1004.2.1 FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
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Simulated Dummy Drag: Employee must pull the equivalent of a 175# dummy a distance of 70ft with 1 – 180 degree turn.
1004.2.1 FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
90
Stair climb: Employee must climb steps at a rate of 60 steps/min wearing their physical fitness uniform, shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes, for a duration of 3:00 minutes.
1004.2.1 FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
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uivalent of 150' of 1 ¾ " hose over the shoulder a distance of 75 ft. Employee must then turn and drop to one knee and pull the hose an additional 50 ft.
1004.2.1 FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
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Members are provided a 1-minute rest period followed by a second medical screening.
1004.2.2 SCBA CHALLENGE
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Members are then provided with a 15-minute break to allow for rehabilitation and fluid replacement.
1004.2.2 SCBA CHALLENGE
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If invoice received is more than 10% over original Purchase Order amount a second signature is required by Purchasing Agent/Officer.
201.7 PURCHASE ORDER SIGNATURES
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Purchase Orders are due Monday before noon in the Accounts Payable office for an invoice to be paid on Thursday.
201.14 DEADLINES
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If a Vendor is not used for 3 years they will be made inactive and a new W-9 will be required to reinstate.
201.15 VENDOR NUMBERS
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In gathering facts and information, follow the basic rule of who, what, when, where, why, how, and how many.
202.2 INITIAL STEPS
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Employees may request reimbursement for items up to $30.00 from the Petty Cash Fund for items purchased or expenses incurred for official business of the City of Midwest City.
203.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
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Any purchases (even if there are multiple receipts) totaling more than $30.00 must have signed approval from the Finance Director or Deputy Finance Director prior to reimbursement.
203.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
100
All requests for reimbursement must be made within ten (10) days from the date of the receipt. Failure to do so may result in denial of the claim.
203.2 PROCEDURE
101
There is no guarantee for the minimum hours of work. However, a members' card will not be moved if their constant manning shift is less than 12 hours.
204.2 PROCEDURE
102
ICS is defined as the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure with responsibility for the management of assigned resources to effectively accomplish stated objectives pertaining to an incident.
301.2 Incident Command System
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If cancellation is made within twelve (12) hours, the member may work four (4) hours of Constant Manning and have their card returned to the front of the card index,
204.2.3 Cancellation
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The optimum number of subordinates that one incident commander should manage is five, with seven being the maximum
301.11 Organizational Structure for Initial Operations
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The goal of IC 1 is to initially prioritize and assign first arriving companies to tactics which quickly address the incident objectives of life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation in that order.
302.2 Initial Arrival and IC 1
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The only Division that will be assumed and not formally established is Roof due to the clarity of the location.
302.4 Incident Management
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. As opposed to an Incident Command Post which must be at a fixed location, the Operations Section coordinates actions of branches, divisions and groups and may be mobile
302.4 Incident Management
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Start a Search Size-Up upon dispatch of the alarm, which includes time of day and alarm response
304.2 Procedure
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The crew will perform a Search Size-up and decide the priority areas to start the search. This will occur by locating the fire first, then by targeting rooms/areas based on conditions and high occupancy, such as bedrooms
304.2 Procedure
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IV. The Assignment of Search
The priority is to locate both life and fire.
304.2 Procedure
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Large Area or Disoriented Search is a primary search of a structure that has increased likelihood of a search team becoming disoriented, separated, or lost due to the layout of the structure
304.2 Procedure
111
Each search team that utilizes an anchored technique will notify their direct supervisor on the fire ground of their unit, entry point, and rope identifier.
304.2 Procedure
112
The incident commander is the only person on the fireground that will determine the structure all clear and have it benchmarked with dispatch.
304.2 Procedure
113
When moving from defensive to offensive mode, search will be prioritized.
304.3 Tactical Considerations
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A tactical plan prioritizes the consideration to control or neutralize any dangers
305.1 Purpose
115
While Rescue is the highest strategic priority, fire attack may be the highest tactical priority if even just for 1 member to flow a handline to protect a rescue operation, path of egress for occupants or to slow a rapidly escalating fire event
305.1 Purpose
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If a hit and move technique is used, operators must be aware of the thermal rebound, fire dynamics and the room size, configuration and location when determining when to shut down and where to move next.
305.2 Tactical Considerations
117
Direct control and extinguishment of the fire source compartment and materials halts the pyrolysis process severely impacting the heat release rate and displaces flame from burning surface fuels.
305.2 Tactical Considerations
118
Straight or solid stream applied in a T n or O pattern from the farthest distance the compartment allows is the most effective use of water.
305.2 Tactical Considerations
119
The initial apparatus should "nose in" 2-3 feet to eliminate the sharp angle of the preconnect hose pull from the crosslay.
306.2 Procedure
120
When pulling past the structure, the first in apparatus should consider the set back of the structure, as well as the total size of the structure.
306.2 Procedure
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When considering the initial hose deployment on apartments with a center breezeway, treat the breezeway like the "front door" of the complex and estimate the stretch off the entire building's dimension.
306.2 Procedure
122
add 50' for each floor above/below ground level
306.2 Procedure
123
For any incidents on Interstate 40 or NE 23rd (HWY 62) the standard response of 1 unit for a medical or two units for a MVA, will have an additional Traffic Safety Unit, Safety Officer and Shift Commander dispatched in order to provide for greater scene safety and coordination of protection
307.2 Procedure
124
For accidents on the left shoulder with a limited barrier or median, or accidents in Lane 1 in areas with no median or barrier such as NE 23rd (HWY 62) the provision of traffic safety measures for both directions of travel should be considered.
307.4 Considerations
125
Minor Incident to be handled in the next 30 minutes.
Moderate Incident to be handled in less than 2 hours
Major Incident, mitigation will take longer than 2 hours.
307.4 Considerations
126
For 911 fire department emergency response calls where the dispatcher knows or suspects that a civil disturbance has been involved in the call, but there is no apparent threat of additional violence, the event shall be dispatched as "Tier-One, Civil Disturbance Proceed with Caution"
308.2.1 TIER-ONE
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Tier-Two, Civil Disturbance Stage for PD". Tier-Two civil disturbance events shall be considered a law enforcement event
308.2.2 TIER-TWO
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The Company Officer of the first responding unit shall select and identify a staging area that is at least 1/4 mile away and out of sight and hearing range of the scene
308.2.2 TIER-TWO
129
All units shall enter the incident scene in intact groups. Emergency response personnel should operate in groups and return in groups to the extent practical.
308.2.2 TIER-TWO
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In the event that an actual act of violence toward fire department personnel has occurred, a perimeter shall be identified a minimum of 1/4 mile in each direction from which the act occurred. For at least a 24 hour period, fire department personnel shall not respond within the perimeter without the area being secured by the police department.
308.2.2 TIER-TWO
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If fire department emergency response personnel respond to an incident of an unknown nature and find themselves in a violent situation, or the area is no longer considered secure for Tier-One, Tier-Two, or Tier-Four response (as determined by fire or police department incident commander), personnel shall be informed by the Incident Commander that a Tier Three tactical withdrawal is necessary. The Incident Commander shall define the area of retreat as the staging area or another area of safety. The area should be at least 1/2 mile away
308.2.3 TIER-THREE
132
The Emergency Management Director shall be responsible for initiating and coordinating the implementation of Midwest City's Emergency Operations Plan for Civil Disturbances/ Riots
308.2.4 TIER-FOUR
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Fire Department Response to Tier-Four civil disturbances shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of a Tier-Two civil disturbance, with the exception that the staging, area may be required to be located in excess of ¼ mile away
308.2.4 TIER-FOUR
134
The primary objectives of a hazardous materials response include, but may not be limited to:
Isolating, confining and containing the hazardous material.
Evacuating the contaminated area.
Denying entry to the contaminated area.
310.4.2 OPERATIONS
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The IC should determine the hazard Level of the incident as soon as possible to aid in developing the IAP, determining operations and additional required resources, and performing a risk vs. benefit analysis for any rescue, fire suppression or mitigation and containment activities.
310.4.2 OPERATIONS
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Contamination reduction zone (warm zone) - The transition area between the exclusion and support zones. This area is where responders enter and exit the exclusion zone and where decontamination activities should take place.
311.2 DEFINITIONS
137
Assign a member trained in hazardous materials decon as Decontamination Group Supervisor with the responsibility of setting up and operating decon activities.
311.3 FIRST FIVE MINUTES
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The IC and decon group supervisor should consider employing one or more of the four universal decon methods, based upon the hazardous material and available resource
Dilution
Absorption
Chemical degradation
Isolation and disposal
311.4.2 OPERATIONS
139
There are three main types of decon. These are technical, emergency and mass decontamination.
311.4.2 OPERATIONS
140
All articles of contaminated structural firefighting PPE and uniform clothing should be placed in a bag, then sealed and tagged. The tag should list the contaminant, contents of the bag, member's name, along with the time and date.
311.4.2 OPERATIONS
141
Create the decon corridor 12 ft to 16 ft wide.
311.4.2 OPERATIONS
142
Location of a Primary (Level 1) Staging area. Considerations should include, but not be limited to keeping responding units at least 500 feet from trenches, cave-ins or collapses to minimize vibration that could further destabilize incident conditions.
312.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES
143
For all other hazards, whenever practicable, establish a 200-foot minimum radius around the incident that is free from bystanders.
312.4 OPERATIONS
144
As defined by OSHA, a trench is a narrow excavation in relation to its length made below the surface of the ground. In general, the depth is greater than the width, but the width is not greater than 15 feet
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
145
An excavation is defined as a man-made cut, cavity trench, or depression in the earth surface, formed by earth removal. It is usually wider than it is deep.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
146
All emergency vehicles shall park at least 100 feet from the collapse site
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
147
The only exception to this should be the technical rescue team vehicle, which may park no closer than 50 feet.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
148
All traffic should be stopped or detoured within 300 feet of the collapse site
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
149
A hazard zone shall be established to control at least 75 feet around the perimeter of the collapse zone. This zone shall be marked with perimeter tape.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Level I: Incident able to be handled by first alarm assignment with limited assistance from cooperating agencies.
Level II: Utilizes specially trained resources and requires resources beyond the capability of the local jurisdiction.
Level III: Large or complex operation requiring regional or state rescue teams/task forces.
Level IV: Utilizes national (FEMA) teams.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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General consideration is the average weight of soil is 100 lbs. per square foot.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Type A: Cohesive type soils with an unconfined compressive strength of 1.5 tons per square foot. Any soil with clay content is Type A. If the soil is fissured, subject to vibration, or previously disturbed it does not fall in this category.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Type B: Cohesive materials with an unconfined compressive strength of.5 tons per square foot and less than 1.5 tsf. Gravel, silt, and loam are examples.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Type C: Cohesive materials with unconfined compression strength of less than.5 tsf. This category includes granular soils, sand, and submerged soils
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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In a rescue situation, soil types are considered to be type C and shoring should be constructed accordingly.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Any trench over 5 feet deep must be shored before personnel are allowed to enter.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Provide level area for ground pads and place within 6 inches of lip of trench.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Minimum of 2"X12" lumber placed between spoil pile and trench on level ground. 2 feet between trench and spoil pile is optimal.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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Definition of angle of repose is the greatest angle above the horizontal plane at which loose material will lie without sliding
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
159
Place minimum of 2 ground ladders for emergency exit. Ladders must remain within 25 feet of personnel for emergency access.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
160
ABC's remain top priority during all trench rescue incidents
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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During hand digging operations, if more than 2 feet of trench wall is exposed, there is a danger of a slough in and shoring shall be placed prior to continuing digging operation.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
162
Termination of the incident and removing shoring is one of the most dangerous parts of the operation.
312.5 TRENCH RESCUE
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The only adequate protection is by wearing a properly fitting, USCG approved type III (or better) PFD
312.6 Water Rescue / Boat Operations
164
Department members should adhere to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidance when performing a confined space rescue.
312.7.1 PROCEDURES
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If the OIC determines the origin and cause of the fire, the following shall be listed in the NFIRS report as a secondary narrative, separate from the initial IC1 (incident narrative). Definitions shall be as defined in NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations and Fire Investigator - Principles and Practice fo NFPA 921 and 1033 by Jones and Bartlett
315.1 Procedure
166
The Fire Prevention Bureau shall be emailed (FMO@midwestcityok.org) for any repeat violators for malicious or false alarms.
315.1 Procedure
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All malicious false alarms (NFIRS incident type code 710-715) are investigated by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Any suspect information and pertinent details should be included in the NFIRS incident report.
315.1 Procedure
168
Appointments for a burn permit may be mad e by calling the Fire Marshal's office at 739- 1355 or by coming to the Fire Administration office located a t 8201 E. Ren o
402.2 Issuance of Burn Permits
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The parameters for wind speeds to allow burning is twelve (12) miles per hour or less. The inversion factor must be greater than one thousand (1000) feet to allow for open burning. Ozone quality must be above "Poo r" conditions.
402.3 Parameters to Allow Open Burning
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Before permit holders can begin burning, they must call 739-1340 after 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday to verify that a "burn day" has been established.
402.4 Procedures for Burn Permit Holders
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As noted, all duties, of the Fire Prevention Bureau, pertaining to burn permits will be handled by the Emergency Operations Center on weekends and holidays. Permit holders must call 739-1388 after 8:00a.m. to obtain permission to burn
402.4 Procedures for Burn Permit Holders
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Each day one of the Fire Prevention Officers or the Fire Marshal will be on call. This is a weekly rotation beginning Thursday at 7:00 a.m. and continuing for two weeks ending that Thursday at 7:00 a.m. The Fire Marshal will provide ECC with a copy of the monthly call sheet approximately 3 days prior to the end of the month.
403.2 Procedure
172
If dispatch cannot contact the Fire Marshal within 15 minutes, begin calling the other Investigators in numerical order (207, 209, 211)
403.2 Procedure
173
Each piece of emergency apparatus mentioned above will have a lock box installed either on the Captain's side wheel well or on the base of his seat. The key shall be retrieved prior to responding. The combination shall be the same on all apparatus. The combination shall be 1650; the four corners and can be entered in any sequence.
405.2 Procedure
174
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to use a PAR level system for medical supply inventories.
The PAR level should be based on normal inventory usage for a two-week period at career stations. The PAR level should include all medical supplies maintained in fire stations and carried on apparatus.
500.2 PROCEDURE
175
During cold weather conditions where temperature or wind chill is below 25 degrees, outdoor training activities will stop to reduce the potential for cold related injuries or illness.
601.2 Cold Weather
176
Under 90 degrees ambient or heat index:
Provide access to ample water for all.
Encourage use of shaded areas when possible.
Watch/monitor students.
601.3 Hot Weather
177
90 to 100 degrees ambient or heat index :
Provide access to ample water for all.
Encourage use of shaded areas when possible.
Encourage removal of extra gear and PPE especially coats and helmets when not participating in training.
Consider modifying drills for conditions.
Limit physical activity to 30 minutes followed by a break.
Watch/monitor students.
601.3 Hot Weather
178
100 to 104 degrees ambient or heat index:
Provide access to ample water for all.
Encourage use of shaded areas when possible.
Drills and training will be limited to PT clothing (shorts and t-shirts)
Consider modifying drills for conditions.
Limit physical activity to 30 minutes followed by a break.
Consider active cooling measures such as cooling towels during breaks.
Watch/monitor students.
601.3 Hot Weather
179
During hot weather conditions where temperature or heat index is above 104 degrees, outdoor training activities will stop to reduce the potential for heat related injuries or illness.
601.3 Hot Weather
180
Since the average distance between successive lightning flashes is approximately 2-3 miles, in most cases when lightning is seen or thunder is heard, the risk is already present.
601.4 Lightning
181
Confirm air pressure in the cylinder is at least 4,950 psi.
700.2.1 INSPECTIONS
182
Every Firefighter will be issued a RFID tag to be used in conjunction with the Asset Tracking Software. Personnel will "tag in" at the beginning of each shift.
700.2.1 INSPECTIONS
183
A yellow screen with a wrench will appear if SCBA has accumulated 600 hours of use. This indicates the SCBA needs to be overhauled. Take out of service if yellow wrench appears.
700.2.1 INSPECTIONS
184
The SCBA will try to establish a Bluetooth connection to the currently paired radio for up to 8 minutes.
700.2.3 RFID, BLUETOOTH PAIRING, AND RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
185
Any SCBA turned in for repairs will pass a bench flow test prior to being returned to service.
700.2.4 MAINTENANCE
186
Bottles will be hydrostatically tested every 5 years, as required, for a service life of 15 years.
Cylinder valves overhauled every 5 years to correspond with hydrostatic test date.
700.2.4 MAINTENANCE
187
Maintains all documentation for MSA audit (every 3 years), fit testing, and flow testing.
Committee Chairperson
188
If you have any questions contact the EMS Director or Alliance health Midwest Infection Control Coordinator Jamie Cox (610-8395).
900.2.1 EMPLOYEE
189
Elements shall be dried in a well-ventilated area or in a dryer on a "low" or "no heat" setting. It is important that the basket temperature does not rise above 105°F.
901.2 PROCEDURE: ADVANCED CLEANING
190
For decontamination of your PPE from harmful exposure use the Wash Program 3 for two complete cycles. Decontamination should only be performed at Station 6 and the dedicated decontamination soap must be used.
901.2 PROCEDURE: ADVANCED CLEANING
191
AUTHORITY
Any chief officer may relieve a member under his/her command from duty when, in his/her judgment, an offense committed is sufficiently serious to warrant immediate action. A report of such action shall be made immediately through the appropriate channels to the appropriate Assistant Chief, followed by written documentation of the charges, in accordance with department procedures. All such processes shall comply with established rules, regulations and applicable employment agreements.
100.6 SUPERVISORY
192
All prior and existing policies, manuals, orders, and regulations that are in conflict with this manual are revoked, except to the extent that portions of the existing manuals, procedures, orders, and other regulations that have not been included herein shall remain in effect where they do not conflict with the provisions of this manual.
103.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
193
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee is authorized to issue Departmental Directives, which shall modify those provisions of the manual to which they pertain
103.3 AUTHORITY
194
Members are responsible for keeping informed of all Policy Manual revisions.
Each Assistant Chief will ensure that members under his/her command are aware of any Policy Manual revision.
103.7 REVISIONS TO POLICIES
195
To ensure effective organizational communication, members should generally adhere to the established chain of command unless there is a good faith and reasonable basis for utilizing an alternate channel of communication.
200.2 POLICY
196
The Fire Suppression Division is directed by a Assistant Chief.
200.3.2 Fire Suppression Division
197
The Fire Suppression Assistant Chief may also oversee the management of Emergency Communications Center._
200.3.2 Fire Suppression Division
198
The Midwest City Fire Department shall have a medical director who is a fully licensed, non-restricted Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy in the State of Oklahoma
200.3.5 MEDICAL DIRECTOR
199
The principles of unity of command ensure efficient supervision and control within the Department
200.4 UNITY OF COMMAND
200
Respect for rank is essential for administrative and operational efficiency.
200.5 CHAIN OF COMMAND
201
All members shall be thoroughly familiar with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) and operate within their parameters throughout the duration of all emergency incidents.
200.5 CHAIN OF COMMAND
202
This supervisor/commanding officer is the first step in the organizational chain of command, followed by the next level of commanding officer as set forth in the department's organizational structure.
200.5 CHAIN OF COMMAND
203
Other than the exceptions set forth below, no member of the Midwest City Fire Department shall initiate contact with any member of the governing board or with any other local, regional, state, or federal official regarding any matter affecting the Midwest City Fire Department without having first informed the Fire Chief through the chain of command.
200.5 CHAIN OF COMMAND
204
As a general matter, any concern about a workplace situation should first be raised with the member's immediate supervisor
200.7 ALTERNATE CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION
205
The Fire Marshal or designee will develop and maintain an EAP and FPP to provide for the safety of department members and visitors in the event of an emergency
201.3 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
206
The Department will provide training supporting the EAP and FPP to all members and also to those persons who become members at the time they are assigned to the facility,
201.4 TRAINING
207
Generally, the establishment of Departmental Directives is management's prerogative, but employee participation may be sought in the development of those policies
202.2 POLICY
208
It is the policy of the Department to comply with any collective bargaining requirements between labor groups and authorized department representatives.
202.2 POLICY
209
The Fire Chief shall issue all Departmental Directives.
202.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
210
All department officers and/or supervisors shall be responsible for communicating Departmental Directives to all members under their command and/or direct supervision.
202.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
211
The Department seeks to provide ongoing training and encourages all members to participate in advanced training and formal education on a continual basis. Training is provided within the confines of funding, the requirements of a given assignment, staffing levels, and legal mandates
203.2 POLICY
212
Training that is issued by the department in the form of monthly training is designed for uniform training across all three (3) shifts.
203.2 POLICY
213
Any member who becomes aware of the potential for a liability claim should forward the information to the Fire Chief and Midwest City's risk manager.
204.3 RESPONSIBILITY
214
Midwest City Fire Department members shall use email in a professional manner in accordance with this policy and current law (Oklahoma Open Records Act).
205.2 POLICY
215
The records custodian shall ensure that email messages are retained and recoverable as outlined in the Records Management Policy
205.5 EMAIL RECORD MANAGEMENT
216
It shall be the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to control the use of the name of the Department and the use of letterhead, and to ensure that official administrative communications follow a specific format and are released only by persons with the authority to do so.
206.2 POLICY
217
In order to ensure that the letterhead and name of the Department are not misused, all external correspondence shall be on department letterhead.
206.4 CORRESPONDENCE
218
Memorandums are a necessary and important component of effective operations at all levels of the Department.
206.5 MEMORANDUMS
219
For the purposes of clarity and to ensure appropriate distribution of written communications, all memorandums between department members shall utilize a standardized format.
206.5 MEMORANDUMS
220
Staffing levels have been set to meet the Emergency Response Force recommendations of NFPA 1710 and the Midwest City Fire Department Master Plan (2017).
207.3 MINIMUM STAFFING GUIDELINES
221
After every major incident or special event, the IC should develop a PIA to determine strengths, weaknesses and lessons learned about the incident operation.
208.2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
222
The PIA is a valuable tool to improve the overall operations of the fire service. It is the policy of this department to use the PIA as a tool for Incident Commanders (ICs), Fire Marshals, Shift Commanders, and command staff to identify areas of strength and weakness within the Department on an incident-by-incident basis, for the purpose of continuous improvement.
208.2 POLICY
223
If appropriate, a report should be sent to the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Near-Miss Reporting System on any significant safety issues.
208.2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
224
A PIA should be completed within 30 days of an incident and may result in recommendations for changes to procedures, staffing, equipment use, policy, and/or training to better enable the Department to serve the community.
208.3 POST-INCIDENT ANALYSIS
225
An incident “hot wash” should be performed at the incident scene prior to the release of equipment or personnel.
208.4.1 HOT WASH
226
A company-level PIA is highly encouraged and should be a standard communication tool for all Company Officers
208.4.3 COMPANY-LEVEL PIA
227
A formal PIA should be considered for:
A building fire in which three or more rooms are severely damaged by fire, or where unusual extinguishment problems existed.
208.4.4 FORMAL PIA
228
The Shift Commander is responsible for notifications to all members of the shift who are scheduled to attend the PIA. All members should be notified within one week if a formal PIA is being arranged to allow them to prepare or gather any necessary documentation.
208.4.4 FORMAL PIA
229
The organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a schedule of all training required in compliance with state and federal regulations, required inspections and other significant activities
209.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
230
Funds raised should be deposited no later than the next business day.
All donors should receive a receipt for the amount of their donation.
210.4 Department-SPONSORED EVENTS
231
Fundraising that takes place on public-owned or private property will be done with the knowledge and approval of the property custodian or owner.
210.4 Department-SPONSORED EVENTS
232
Any materials associated with a third-party fundraising activity shall be approved by the Fire Chief or the authorized designee prior to the activity.
210.5 FUNDRAISING ON BEHALF OF OTHERS
233
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee is responsible for establishing and maintaining protocols for the operation of a petty cash fund.
211.3.1 Fire Chief RESPONSIBILITIES
234
Petty cash expenditures should be limited to no more than $100.
211.3.1 Fire Chief RESPONSIBILITIES
235
A requirement that the petty cash fund is audited by the Fire Chief's authorized designee at least quarterly and that the results of the audit are provided to the Fire Chief.
211.3.1 Fire Chief RESPONSIBILITIES
236
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee should be responsible for the inventory, maintenance, and disposal of department physical assets,
212.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
237
The following information regarding the tagged item should be maintained using the inventory control system and method of recordkeeping established in the physical asset management plan:
212.4 IDENTIFICATION AND TAGGING
238
When the department no longer utilizes a physical asset, the asset should be identified as surplus or obsolete.
212.5 SURPLUS OR OBSOLETE ASSETS
239
When a physical asset is transferred from one department to another, the value of the physical asset should transfer with the asset. Interdepartment transfers shall be documented through the inventory control and recordkeeping system implemented by the physical asset management plan.
212.5.2 TRANSFERS
240
All internal controls and inventories related to physical asset management shall be accurately documented and subject to both internal and external audit. Inventory reports should include an explanation of any discrepancies from the previous period.
212.10 INVENTORY AND REPORTS
241
All inventory documentation shall be retained and stored in accordance with the records retention schedule.
212.10 INVENTORY AND REPORTS
242
If the procurement method selected is one other than competitive bidding, documenting why another method was selected.
213.3 PURCHASING COORDINATOR
243
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to utilize the Incident Command System (ICS) or other National Incident Management System (NIMS)-compliant incident management system for managing all emergency incidents.
300.2 POLICY
244
The Fire Chief should ensure the Department adopts written ICS/NIMS procedures that are compatible with neighboring jurisdictions
300.3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
245
The Fire Chief shall ensure that all members will comply with the appropriate levels of State and Federal NIMS certifications.
300.3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
246
The use of any other warning equipment without a red light and siren does not provide any exemption from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Code.
301.3 EMERGENCY CALLS
247
Personnel should only respond with emergency lights and siren when dispatched to an emergency or when circumstances reasonably indicate an emergency response is required.
301.3 EMERGENCY CALLS
248
When more than one apparatus responds to an emergency, emergency vehicle operators should remain alert to the presence of other emergency vehicles and exercise due caution. Personnel must further exercise due caution in recognizing that traffic yielding to one emergency vehicle may not expect other emergency vehicles to follow.
301.4 MULTIPLE EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSES
249
Emergency vehicle operators shall exercise sound judgment and care, with due regard for life and property, while operating a vehicle en route to an emergency response
301.6 RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESPONDING PERSONNEL
250
If the emergency equipment on the vehicle should fail to operate, the vehicle operator must terminate the emergency response and respond accordingly. In all cases, the Company Officer shall notify Emergency Communications Center of the equipment failure so that another apparatus may be assigned to the emergency response.
301.7 FAILURE OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
251
A personnel accountability system should be used primarily to track personnel, not resources. However, on small incidents one individual may be responsible for tracking both personnel and resources.
302.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
252
A written personnel accountability system, such as the Incident Command System (ICS) Form ICS-201 for Incident Commanders (ICs) or some similar process, should be used and a status board should be maintained for appropriate incident level. Individual crew names are kept in the Incident Command Vehicle
302.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
253
Personnel should be accounted for from the time of dispatch to the time of demobilization.
302.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
254
The IC should designate an accountability officer, when available, to monitor who is in charge of each area, what crews are assigned to each area, where each area is located, and the area assignment.
302.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
255
All members are responsible for participating in the accountability system, including checking in at approved locations.
302.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
256
For any IDLH incidents, a PAR should be conducted by the Incident Commander within the first 15 minutes or when appropriate at the IC's discretion of an incident and every 20 minutes thereafter for personnel at the scene.
302.4.1 PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT (PAR)
257
nothing in this policy is meant to preclude firefighters from performing emergency rescue activities before an entire crew has assembled.
303.2 POLICY
258
In the event that law enforcement personnel and department members are unable to relocate the patient, the patient may be deemed to have self-extracted and the appropriate documentation should be prepared.
304.4 PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS
259
Whenever a tactical withdrawal is initiated, the circumstances of the incident, including the incident location, will be relayed up the chain of command to the on-duty Shift Commander. The Shift Commander should ensure that all Fire Suppression Division personnel are immediately notified of the location and circumstances of the incident.
304.5 NOTIFICATIONS
260
Dispatch processing time - The time elapsed between receipt of the alarm or telephone call and the dispatch of emergency response units.
Travel time - The time elapsed between the emergency response unit beginning travel to the emergency and when the emergency response unit arrives.
Turnout time - The time elapsed between Emergency Communications Center notifying firefighters of the emergency and when the emergency response unit begins travel.
Response time - The time elapsed between the dispatch center receiving the first notification of the alarm and the arrival of the first emergency response unit. Response time combines dispatch processing, turnout, and travel times.
305.1.1 DEFINITIONS
261
Company Officers should ensure that atmospheric monitoring instruments are spanned or calibrated to manufacturer's specifications on a weekly basis, if they have not been used, and prior to use.
306.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
262
The Incident Commander or the authorized designee is responsible for measuring atmospheric concentrations of CO at any location containing or suspected of containing elevated levels of CO.
306.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
263
Members shall also use an SCBA in any atmospheric concentration of CO that is below 35 parts per million where there is also the presence of visible smoke, and in any atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen (29 CFR 1910.134).
306.4 PROCEDURES
264
Staging areas are locations designated within the incident area to temporarily position resources that are available for assignment
307.3 RESOURCE STAGING
265
At the conclusion of the incident, the staging area manager should demobilize units with the approval of the IC.
307.3 RESOURCE STAGING
266
During extended attack or multiple-alarm incidents, the IC should establish a Level II staging area location early and assign a staging area manager.
307.3.1 LEVEL I AND LEVEL II STAGING
267
Tiered staging should be used in any incident where there may be a violent encounter.
307.4 TIER STAGING
268
The responding unit will stage a minimum of 500 feet from the suspected bomb location and limit radio communications to portable radios only. Portable and mobile radios shall not be carried or used closer than 500 feet from the location of a suspected device. Cell phone use prohibited within 500 feet.
307.5 BOMB THREATS
269
Fire prevention personnel are responsible for tracking elevator entrapment responses, identifying problematic installations, and working with building owners and vendors to resolve further responses.
308.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
270
Where is the elevator equipment room? (Generally, above for a cable elevator and below for a hydraulic elevator.)
308.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
271
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to utilize the Incident Command System (ICS) for managing swiftwater or flood search and rescue incidents.
310.2 POLICY
272
Tools, equipment, and procedures routinely used in other types of rescue situations may not be appropriate when confronting a swiftwater rescue and may even exacerbate the situation and increase risks to the safety of rescue personnel.
310.3 PROCEDURE
273
Responding personnel and specialized units should follow ICS methods and procedures upon arrival at the incident. This includes a safety briefing for all responders to ensure the development of situational awareness of the area, knowledge of potential hazards for rescuers and specific strategic objectives for the rescue, in addition to tactical objectives and assignments for each responder.
310.3 PROCEDURE
274
Forest - A tract of land that is at least 10 percent stocked by trees of any size, whether commercial or noncommercial species, or formerly having tree cover and not currently developed for non-forest use.
311.1.1 DEFINITIONS
275
If the incident either involves or threatens to involve an SRA or FRA, the IC shall immediately notify the Oklahoma Forestry Services or the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) of the incident. The IC shall also send notification up the chain of command to the on-duty Shift Commander, the Fire Suppression Assistant Chief and the Fire Chief._
311.3 INCIDENTS INVOLVING STATE OR FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA
276
Trench - A narrow (in relation to length) excavation made below the surface of the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide and is not wider than 15 feet
312.1.1 DEFINITIONS
277
A hazard zone should be established within a 50-foot perimeter around the incident site using ICS methods.
312.3 PROCEDURES
278
The Fire Chief shall identify qualified personnel to take custody of relinquished children and ensure that such qualified personnel are available to receive any relinquished children.
314.3 PROCEDURE
279
All department stations should clearly display the appropriate safe haven signage identifying the station as a drop-off location. In addition, fire station lobbies should display public outreach brochures obtained from the state or the local child welfare agency.
314.3 PROCEDURE
280
If a parent who voluntarily relinquished a child requests return of the child, the parent should be referred to DHS.
314.3 PROCEDURE
281
The purpose of the size-up by the first-in company is to determine the nature and severity of the HAZMAT incident and formulate an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP).
315.3.1 INITIAL ACTIONS
282
It is important to avoid the premature commitment of personnel to potentially hazardous locations. In some cases, isolating the incident and denying entry until more resources arrive may be the safest approach.
315.3.1 INITIAL ACTIONS
283
The hazards presented by a HAZMAT incident may change significantly as the materials interact with other materials, the surrounding environment, and the actions taken by responders. Responders should consider site topography, surroundings, other potential hazards, and prevailing weather conditions.
315.3.1 INITIAL ACTIONS
284
When a HAZMAT incident response will be prolonged and will extend beyond an initial operational period, more than eight (8) hours, a written IAP should be developed. The written IAP should utilize standard NIMS/ICS forms
315.4 INCIDENT ACTION PLAN
285
Most HAZMAT incidents will require the IC to request additional resources in order to implement the IAP and safely mitigate the hazard.
315.5 RESOURCE CONSIDERATIONS
286
Managing the response to a HAZMAT incident may involve required notifications to various local, regional, state, or federal agencies.
315.6 NOTIFICATIONS
287
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the community and the media in order to effectively communicate timely and accurate information.
316.2 POLICY
288
As soon as practicable on incidents where news media are present and requesting information, the Incident Commander (IC) will designate a Public Information Officer if the Department does not have a full-time Public Information Officer
316.3 PRESS INFORMATION OFFICER DESIGNATION
289
A single Public Information Officer will typically be designated for each incident, including incidents operating under Unified Command and multijurisdictional incidents.
316.3 PRESS INFORMATION OFFICER DESIGNATION
290
In multi-agency or multijurisdictional incidents, it may be necessary to establish multiple Public Information Officers and a Joint Information Center (JIC) with a Public Information Officer and Assistant Public Information Officer.
316.3 PRESS INFORMATION OFFICER DESIGNATION
291
In all cases, the Public Information Officer shall be responsible for coordinating the dissemination of information that has been approved by the IC for release to the media, the community, and other parties that may have been affected by the incident.
316.3 PRESS INFORMATION OFFICER DESIGNATION
292
Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, the designated Public Information Officer will report to the IC, obtain an incident briefing, and be assigned the Public Information Officer radio designator for the incident.
316.3 PRESS INFORMATION OFFICER DESIGNATION
293
The Public Information Officer shall be responsible for scheduling and arranging special tours or briefings in accordance with established National Incident Management System (NIMS) procedures
316.7 MEDIA ACCESS AND SPECIAL TOURS OR BRIEFINGS
294
The TFR should be requested through the appropriate control tower. If the control tower is not known, the Federal Aviation Administration should be contacted
316.7.1 TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
295
News releases should be structured to facilitate use by the print media, typically containing no more than two pages of concise information.
316.8 NEWS RELEASES
296
For the purposes of department members, scenes may be categorized into two distinct types: stable or unstable.
317.4 ENTERING SCENES
297
If investigators or law enforcement personnel direct that any hazardous materials be left in place, department members should clearly identify all such materials to the controlling authority at the scene.
317.6 MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND DEBRIS
298
Neglect includes abandonment, the failure or omission to provide adequate nourishment, medical care, or supervision; or the failure or omission to protect the child from illegal drugs, illegal activities, or sexual acts that are not age appropriate
318.3 MANDATORY NOTIFICATION
299
Notification shall occur immediately or as soon as practicable by calling the DHS child abuse hotline, 1-800-522-3511
318.3.1 NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
300
Failure to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect by a mandated reporter is a misdemeanor and may also result in discipline
318.3.1 NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
301
The Midwest City Fire Department will take reasonable measures to safeguard valuables found at incident scenes. The Department does not have appropriate facilities for storing valuables for safekeeping. Therefore, alternatives to removing valuables from the scene of emergencies will be taken whenever practicable.
319.2 POLICY
302
All members, upon receipt of any emergency alarm, shall immediately cease all non-emergent activities and without delay report to their assigned apparatus, respond immediately to the fire or other emergency dispatched, and exert reasonable effort to perform to the best of their ability, given the totality of circumstances.
320.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
303
Reports, forms, and memos submitted by members shall be truthful and complete. No member shall knowingly enter or cause to be entered any inaccurate, incomplete, false, or improper information.
320.8 PROPER COMPLETION OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
304
Members shall furnish their names and department identification numbers to any person requesting that information, other than in situations in which the member's personal safety is at risk.
320.9 FIRE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION
305
It is the responsibility of the officer in charge to report the maltreatment of vulnerable adults in situations of observed abuse and neglect (State Statute Title 43A §10-104 [Duty to Report and Mandatory Reporters]).
321.2 POLICY
306
Failure to report an incident of adult abuse by a mandated reporter may result in may result in criminal charges and may also result in discipline
321.3.1 NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
307
It is the policy of the City to investigate all department traffic collisions with the intent of learning the cause of the collision, identifying contributing factors, and implementing corrective measures when appropriate.
322.2 POLICY
308
All department members involved in a traffic collision in a vehicle owned by the Department or while conducting department business, regardless of who owns the vehicle, shall immediately report the collision to the appropriate local law enforcement agency, notify an on-duty supervisor, and City's risk manager.
322.3 REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
309
As soon as practicable after a serious injury or line-of-duty death has occurred, the Fire Chief or the authorized designee shall assign an investigation team to conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the event.
323.3 PROCEDURE
310
The PEOSH will conduct an investigation of incidents involving the death of an employee
323.3 PROCEDURE
311
The investigation team should ensure that the scene where the line-of-duty death or serious injury occurred is documented, including diagrams, photographs, and observations
323.4.2 DOCUMENTATION
312
The Midwest City Fire Department is committed to improving fire reporting and analysis capability both locally and on the national level. Therefore, it is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to participate in NFIRS.
324.2 POLICY
313
The Fire Chief should designate an NFIRS coordinator, who should develop and maintain familiarity with NFIRS resources and reporting requirements and ensure department information is compliant with the NFIRS reporting format and that the information is forwarded to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
324.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
314
The USFA has developed a standard NFIRS package that includes incident and casualty forms, a coding structure for data processing, manuals, computer software and procedures, documentation, and a National Fire Academy training course for utilizing the system.
324.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
315
Generally, ride-along requests will be reviewed and scheduled by the Assistant Chief or the authorized designee.
The Assistant Chief or the authorized designee will schedule a date, based on availability, generally at least one week after the date of application. If approved, a copy will be forwarded to the respective Shift Commander as soon as possible for his/her scheduling considerations.
325.3 PROCEDURE TO REQUEST A RIDE-ALONG
316
Once approved, civilian ride-alongs will be allowed to ride no more than once every six months. An exception may be made for the following: students, Explorers, chaplains, reserves, applicants and others with approval of the Assistant Chief.
325.3 PROCEDURE TO REQUEST A RIDE-ALONG
317
The Midwest City Fire Department ride-along program is offered to residents, students, and those employed within the City. Every attempt will be made to accommodate interested persons; however, any applicant may be disqualified without cause.
325.3.2 ELIGIBILITY
318
The ride-along program is available on most days of the week, with certain exceptions. The ride-along times are established by the Assistant Chief. Exceptions to this schedule may be made as approved by the Fire Chief or the Assistant Chief.
325.3.3 AVAILABILITY
319
Each chaplain should serve with the Midwest City Fire Department a minimum of four hours per month to maintain the necessary proficiencies and contacts necessary to be effective in their service
327.7.2 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
320
The AS/VI plan manager should, in conjunction with appropriate law enforcement and other EMS personnel, review the Midwest City Fire Department's plan annually and make any necessary updates
328.3 ACTIVE SHOOTER/VIOLENT INCIDENT PLAN
321
When responding to AS/VIs, members must decide, often during difficult and rapidly evolving circumstances, whether to enter the scene or to stage at a safe area.
328.4 FIRST RESPONDERS
322
Members who find themselves unexpectedly in a hot zone should limit treatment to the control of life-threatening external hemorrhage by use of tourniquets or hemostatic gauze and the repositioning of airways.
328.4 FIRST RESPONDERS
323
In areas where there is a known hazard or direct and immediate threat to life (i.e., a hot zone), members should await arrival of TEMS support personnel or RTFs.
328.4 FIRST RESPONDERS
324
Reality-based training at locations that may be a potential target of a critical incident.
328.5 TRAINING
325
Dispatching for motor vehicle collisions with injuries will be done from the Emergency Communication Center based upon two (2) factors: Interstate and regular thoroughfares (non-interstate/highway)
329.3 METHOD OF DISPATCHING
326
High fire danger procedures shall be in effect whenever a high fire danger warning is issued by the National Weather Service or when requested by the Shift Commander.
330.5 FIRE EMERGENCIES
327
In order to be authorized to perform CPR and utilize the defibrillator, an individual shall pass a written and skills examination with a pre-established standard.
500.3 REQUIREMENTS
328
All CPR and AED training provided by the Department shall be approved and monitored by the OSDH
500.3 REQUIREMENTS
329
The purpose of this policy is to establish the requirements for documentation of patient responses, and the related document distribution, storage, and disclosure.
501.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
330
a completed PCR must be provided within 24 hours
501.3 PROCEDURE
331
If the patient refuses treatment and/or transport the base hospital consultation should be obtained by calling SSM ER at (405) 610 1612 or (405) 610 1031
502.3 PROCEDURE
332
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department that all members who operate firefighting apparatus, should successfully complete driver training that meets or exceeds the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1002.
600.2 POLICY
333
All members who operate firefighting apparatus,should have certification and/or training validating competent operational and driving skills consistent with NFPA 1002, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or ProBoard Fire Service Professional Qualification System standards.
600.3 PROCEDURES
334
Initial training for operating fire apparatus shall be divided into three phases to coincide with the progression of the expectations, responsibilities, and experience of the members.
600.3 PROCEDURES
335
Once the assigned skills have been demonstrated properly for their company officer and they have logged 20 hours of non-emergent driving and 12 emergent drives they will have met the Departmentt requirements to act in the capacity of a driver for department staffing.
600.3 PROCEDURES
336
Due to the unique vehicle profile and operational considerations of the specific apparatus, most training for aerial driver operator will be at the company level.
600.3 PROCEDURES
337
HAZMAT IC level training should be provided to all individuals who could be responsible for all decisions relating to the management of a HAZMAT incident.
601.3.3 HAZMAT INCIDENT COMMANDER
338
An emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented to address pre-emergency planning and coordination with additional responders prior to the commencement of emergency response operations.
601.3.4 HAZMAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
339
Members of an organized, designated HAZMAT response and HAZMAT specialists shall receive a baseline physical examination.
601.4 BASELINE PHYSICAL FOR HAZMAT TEAM MEMBERS
340
Emphasis should be placed on any symptoms related to the handling of, or exposure to, hazardous substances or health hazards.
601.4 BASELINE PHYSICAL FOR HAZMAT TEAM MEMBERS
341
Members of an organized and designated HAZMAT team and HAZMAT specialists shall receive a baseline physical examination and be provided with medical surveillance.
601.4.1 HAZMAT MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
342
Accurate records of the medical surveillance required by this policy shall be retained for the duration of the member’s employment plus 30 years.
601.4.1 HAZMAT MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
343
All Midwest City Fire Department members whose job duties may include a role in emergency management or incident response shall be appropriately trained to the NIMS standards to improve all-hazards capabilities nationwide
602.2 POLICY
344
All department personnel with job duties that include a direct role in emergency management or incident response must complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NIMS IS-700 course.
602.3 PROCEDURE
345
Refresher training will be offered on a regular basis to ensure that NIMS/ICS knowledge and skills are maintained, especially for personnel who are not regularly involved in complex multijurisdictional incidents nationwide
602.3 PROCEDURE
346
The Chief of Training should maintain the training records in accordance with established records retention schedules.
602.4 TRAINING RECORDS
347
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to maintain comprehensive records of all training provided by the Department and all training received by department members.
603.2 POLICY
348
Training records may be documented utilizing either hard copies stored in a traditional filing system or via electronic files. All electronic training records will be redundantly stored using department-approved secure electronic file storage systems.
603.2 POLICY
349
The Training Division will create and maintain an individual training file for each member of the Department. The training files will be kept separate from the department’s personnel files
603.5 INDIVIDUAL TRAINING RECORDS
350
All supervisors are expected to model safe behaviors and take appropriate action when unsafe behaviors are observed or reported.
604.4 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
351
It should be understood by all members that the Monthly Training Plan in its basic form represents 8 hours of the monthly required 16 hours of training
605.1 Section Title
352
Shift Commander will submit Monthly Training Report to the Fire Chief for their shift
605.1 Section Title
353
All department property, including keys, identification cards, electronic devices, and system access cards, shall be returned to the Department no later than the member’s departure date or as directed by the Fire Chief
700.3 PROCEDURE
354
Any claim for the replacement or cost reimbursement for damage to or loss of a member’s personal property must be submitted on the proper claim form to the member’s immediate supervisor.
700.3 PROCEDURE
355
Property that is necessary in the performance of the member’s job duties or has been specifically stipulated by a collective bargaining agreement should be considered a covered item.
700.4.1 COVERED PERSONAL PROPERTY
356
Fire pumps on apparatus shall be tested annually as specified in NFPA 1911. Aerial devices shall be inspected and service tested by a competent person as specified in NFPA 1914. All aerials shall be inspected every five years in accordance with NFPA 1914.
702.3.4 TESTING AND REPAIR
357
Department take-home vehicles are to be left at a fire facility during vacations or other periods of leave in excess of seven days unless approved by the Fire Chief
703.3 PROCEDURE
358
No modifications, additions, or deletions of any equipment or accessories shall be made to department vehicles without written permission from the designated vehicle manager.
703.3.3 ACCESSORIES AND/OR MODIFICATIONS
359
Downloaded information from the Internet shall be limited to messages, mail, and data files.
704.4 RESTRICTED USE
360
Most critical incident communication should occur verbally, over the radio,
707.3 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
361
Monitoring devices are the first defense that the HMR have available to them. All HMR members must be proficient in the use and care of all monitoring devices deployed
710.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
362
710.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to inspect and maintain all fire department and Oklahoma Department of Homeland Security monitoring equipment. All monitors shall be inspected on a weekly basis. All calibrations and spanning must be done in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
710.2 POLICY
363
The Fire Chief may develop specific guidelines identifying the type of content that may be posted. Any content that does not strictly conform to the guidelines should be approved by a supervisor prior to posting.
711.3 AUTHORIZED USERS
364
Requests to post information over department social media by members who are not authorized to post should be made through the member's chain of command.
711.3 AUTHORIZED USERS
365
The Administration Assistant Chief(Administration Major) should work with the Custodian of Records to establish a method of ensuring that public records generated through the use of social media are retained in accordance with established records retention schedules.
711.7 RETENTION OF RECORDS
366
The Fire Chief shall appoint a Custodian of Records, who will oversee the records management program, including the records retention schedule.
800.3 CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS
367
Company Officers at fire stations are responsible for the management of records at the fire station level. The Company Officers should ensure that all records at the fire stations are retained in accordance with this policy.
800.5 Company OfficerS’ RESPONSIBILITY
368
The Midwest City Fire Department is committed to providing public access to records consistent with the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.3 et seq.).
801.2 POLICY
369
Any member who receives a request for records shall route the request to the Custodian of Records or the authorized designee.
801.3 PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC RECORDS
370
The Custodian of Records will consult with the department privacy officer regarding any request for medical records.
802.3.1 SUBPOENAS OF RECORDS
371
No subpoena for a member of this department as a witness in a civil action should be accepted unless it is accompanied by the required fee for each day the member’s appearance is required pursuant to the subpoena.
802.3.2 CIVIL SUBPOENAS INCLUDING DEPOSITIONS OR NOTICES TO APPEAR
372
PHI may be transmitted electronically, provided the transmission occurs through a secure process that allows end-to-end authentication and the recipient is authorized to receive the information.
803.6.1 ELECTRONIC PHI SECURITY
373
Within 60 days of receipt of the request for amendment, the privacy officer must provide the basis for denial in writing or, in the case that the request is approved, provide notice of approval (45 CFR 164.526(b)(2)).
803.8.1 PHI AMENDMENT REQUESTS
374
The time for response may be extended for up to 30 days with a written statement to the requestor identifying the reasons for the delay and the date by which the action will be completed (45 CFR 164.526(b)(2)).
803.8.1 PHI AMENDMENT REQUESTS
375
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department for the Fire Chief or the authorized designee to designate one or more department representatives who will be responsible for facilitating a PEOSH inspection.
901.2 POLICY
376
Failure on the part of the Department to begin the inspection in a timely manner could result in the PEOSH inspector obtaining an inspection warrant to enter department property.
901.2 POLICY
377
The ECO should also act as the liaison with the Oklahoma Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Division and may request voluntary compliance inspections. The ECO should periodically, at a minimum annually, review and update the exposure control plan and review implementation of the plan.
903.3 EXPOSURE CONTROL OFFICER
378
Firefighter safety is extremely important. Backing operations are the most common cause of fire service vehicle collisions.
906.3 OFFICER AND DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES
379
Temperatures in excess of 90 degrees have historically produced early onset of heat exhaustion and/or collapse
907.3 REQUIREMENTS
380
Rehabilitation efforts should generally be established when ambient air temperature is over 85 degrees and there is a potential for extended operations.
907.3 REQUIREMENTS
381
The level of protection may be increased or decreased by a Company Officer or Incident Commander (IC) based on evaluation of the hazard
908.2 POLICY
382
Members exposed to harmful environments in the course of their assigned activities shall use respiratory protection devices.
908.4 USE OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
383
Company Officers shall monitor members using respiratory protection and their degree of exposure or stress
908.4 USE OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
384
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are atmosphere-supplying respirators for which the breathing air source is designed to be carried by the user.
908.4.1 USE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
385
Full-face respirators are respirators that fit over the full face to protect the face and eyes from contaminants at the same time they filter air.
908.4.2 USE OF FULL-FACE RESPIRATORS
386
Cartridge respirators are a type of air-purifying respirator. They may be fitted with mechanical pre-filters or combination cartridge/filter assemblies for use in areas where gases, vapors, dusts, fumes, or mists are present.
908.4.3 USE OF CARTRIDGE RESPIRATORS
387
N95 medical masks are a class of disposable respirators that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as suitable for use where fluid resistance is a priority
908.4.4 USE OF N95 MEDICAL MASKS
388
The masks protect against particulate contaminants that are 0.3 microns or larger, and meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for the prevention of tuberculosis exposure
908.4.4 USE OF N95 MEDICAL MASKS
389
After completing initial training, each member shall practice, at least quarterly, for each type and manufacturer of respiratory equipment that is available for use, the step-by-step procedure for donning the respirator and checking it for proper function.
908.4.5 TRAINING
390
Midwest City Fire Department's SCBA shall meet the standards found in the most current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication and approved for use by NIOSH.
908.5.1 SCBA REQUIREMENTS
391
Compressed breathing air used in SCBA should meet at least the requirements for Grade D breathing air as described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification for Air
908.5.2 COMPRESSED BREATHING AIR
392
Fit tests may only be administered by persons determined to be qualified by the program administrator.
908.6 RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING
393
The SCBA Committee Chairperson shall be responsible for maintaining records of all fit testing.
Current fit test records shall be retained as required by the department records retention schedule, but in all cases at least until the next fit test is administered.
908.6.2 FIT TESTING RECORDS
394
The Department shall conduct annual flow testing on all SCBA. A flow test, also known as a performance test, ensures that the SCBA is performing to the manufacturer's specifications.
908.8.3 FLOW TESTING
395
Smoking is prohibited in the building or within 25 feet of an entrance, exit, or operable window, as provided in the Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy.
911.3 PROCEDURE
396
Store heavy or awkward objects at approximately waist level to prevent unnecessary lifting.
911.3 PROCEDURE
397
Maintain 36 inches of clear access around all electrical control panels.
911.3 PROCEDURE
398
Work rests and tool rests on grinders shall be within 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch respectively to the grinding wheel.
911.3 PROCEDURE
399
Maintain at least 18 inches of clearance below all sprinkler heads.
911.3 PROCEDURE
400
All department-owned ground ladders should be tested and certified annually. The actual testing interval may exceed 12 months if that time is reasonably needed for scheduling and completion of the testing process.
912.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING
401
Ground ladders shall also be tested after repair and before being placed back in service. Ladders will be tested in accordance with NFPA 1932. Load testing minimums will vary based on ladder construction and type.
912.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING
402
The Shift Commander shall be responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of all ladder testing and certification for the service life of each ladder.
912.4 RECORDS
403
When no authoritative standard exists for PPE or a safety device, the use of such equipment shall be subject to inspection and acceptance or rejection by the Assistant Chief in charge of the Division where the equipment will be used.
913.3 PPE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
404
The PPE provided shall minimally meet the standards approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or other recognized authority.
913.3 PPE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
405
The safety equipment with the widest variety of design is goggles. For protection of the eyes against impact, suitable spectacle or cup goggles and eye shields shall be furnished when jobs could result in eye damage.
913.3.2 FACE AND EYE PROTECTION
406
Employees who wear corrective glasses and must wear eye protection during work projects shall wear goggles that can be worn over their glasses. The only alternative for this is that the employee's prescription glasses are ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses with prescription lenses.
913.3.2 FACE AND EYE PROTECTION
407
Special chemical goggles or acid hoods will be used when there is a danger of eye damage from heat or chemical action
913.3.2 FACE AND EYE PROTECTION
408
The only acceptable tint on safety eyewear is gray or "smoke". Tints such as yellow, green, and red are not to be used with the exception of metal cutting with a torch (green tint acceptable)
913.3.2 FACE AND EYE PROTECTION
409
The PPE selection process should be conducted through a labor-management committee utilizing members from labor and representatives from management. A demonstration or sample of PPE is recommended prior to the selection and purchase.
913.4.1 SELECTION
410
There are two primary types of PPE inspection:
Routine inspection - Each firefighter shall conduct a routine inspection of his/her issued PPE each time the elements are exposed or are suspected of having been exposed to damage or contamination.
Advanced inspection - Advanced inspection of PPE ensembles and elements should be conducted a minimum of every 12 months or whenever routine inspections indicate a problem may exist.
913.4.2 INSPECTION
411
Department standards identify and define three primary types of cleaning: routine, advanced and specialized
913.4.3 CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION
412
Advanced cleaning - Should routine cleaning fail to render the elements clean enough to be returned to service, advanced cleaning is required. In addition, elements that have been issued, used and soiled shall undergo advanced cleaning every six months, at a minimum.
913.4.3 CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION
413
The department's assigned Assistant Chief shall manage all advanced cleaning and repair
913.4.3 CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION
414
PPE elements that are contaminated with hazardous materials or biological agents shall undergo specialized cleaning as necessary to remove the specific contaminants.
913.4.3 CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION
415
All PPE ensembles or elements shall be issued through the department's assigned Assistant Chief. All fittings shall be completed by the assigned Assistant Chief and/or by a manufacturer's representative.
913.4.5 ISSUING PPE
416
All PPE ensembles and elements that are no longer useful for emergency operations but are not contaminated, defective, or damaged shall be retired after ten (10) years per NFPA 1851.
913.4.9 PPE RETIREMENT
417
If any member of the Midwest City Fire Department suffers a serious injury or death while wearing PPE All PPE shall be non-destructively tagged and stored only in paper or cardboard containers to prevent further degradation or damage. Plastic airtight containers shall not be used.
913.4.10 SPECIAL INCIDENT PROCEDURE
418
The department's HSO shall manage all PPE repairs utilizing a manufacturer-recognized repair facility
913.4.12 REPAIR OF DAMAGED PPE
419
The Chief of Training shall document the hazardous energy control training provided to members both initially and annually and shall retain those records for one year.
914.7 TRAINING RECORDS
420
Within one year of appointment to a supervisory position, all supervisors should attend the Sergeants and/or Captains Academy that includes training on the completion of performance evaluations.
1001.3 PROCEDURE
421
When a non-probationary employee's job performance falls below the established standards of the job, the supervisor should, as soon as practicable but at least 90 days prior to the end of the annual evaluation period, advise the employee in writing in order to provide an opportunity for the employee to improve performance
1001.3 PROCEDURE
422
Permanent employees are subject to three types of performance evaluations:
Annual
Transfer
Special
1001.5 FULL-TIME PERMANENT STATUS EMPLOYEES
423
Transfer - If an employee is transferred from one assignment to another in the middle of an evaluation period and less than six months have transpired since the transfer, an evaluation shall be completed by the current supervisor with input from the previous supervisor.
1001.5 FULL-TIME PERMANENT STATUS EMPLOYEES
424
Special - A special evaluation may be completed any time the rater and the rater's supervisor believe one is necessary due to employee performance deficiencies.
1001.5 FULL-TIME PERMANENT STATUS EMPLOYEES
425
Any submitted transfer request will be considered prior to promotions or the filling of vacancies.
1002.4.1 TRANSFER CRITERIA
426
The Human Resources will generally develop and maintain classification specifications
1003.3 PROCEDURE
427
Upon promotion to Apparatus operator the member must complete an Apparatus Operator Academy and the approved Midwest City Fire Department Incident Command training program;
1004.3 PROCEDURE
428
Any member who is going to be absent or tardy from his/her duties shall notify their Commanding Officer as soon as possible. This notification shall, as a minimum, inform their Commanding Officer 30 minutes prior to their scheduled reporting time.
1007.8 INABILITY TO REPORT FOR DUTY
429
Firefighters should reply to an emergency recall immediately or provide notification within 10 minutes with their status and estimated time of arrival.
1008.3.3 Firefighter RESPONSIBILITIES
430
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to keep certain records for employees. This includes detailed records of employees' time clock submissions and payroll payments.
1009.2 Policy
431
In order to ensure consistency of treatment of exempt & non-exempt employees, the data recorded in the Executime system shall be considered as the "official" record of the workday.
1009.3 Official Record of Time
432
8 to 10 hour employees shall clock in and out within 7 minutes (either direction before or after) of their scheduled shift
1009.4 Daily Clock In/Out Requirements
433
It is of utmost importance all leave requests, overtime requests, exchange time, injury leave, "OF" requests and any other time issues are entered correctly by the supervisor before 10:00 am on payroll submission weeks
1009.8 Supervisor Requirements
434
Employees classified as non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are not authorized to volunteer work time to the Department.
1010.3 PROCEDURE
435
Members who are approached with monetary donations following major disasters shall direct the person or entity to the Administration Division for instruction on proper ways to donate.
1012.13 OFFERS OF DONATIONS AND GIFTS OF THE HEART
436
The Assistant Chief may make recommendations regarding the disposition of any allegations and the amount of discipline, if any, to be imposed.
1013.7.1 Assistant Chief RESPONSIBILITIES
437
Employees who need time off to vote must notify their supervisor at least two working days prior to the election.
1016.3 PROCEDURES
438
Any member seeking the removal of any item from his/her personnel file shall submit a written request to the Fire Chief via the chain of command.
1017.5 MEMBER ACCESS TO OWN FILE
439
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department that the wellness and fitness of its members are an organizational priority. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI) should serve as a best practice model program for members.
1020.2 POLICY
440
The CISM program should include pre-incident, on-scene and post-incident activities, including education, diffusion of emotional reactions and debriefing. The purpose of the program is to minimize the impact of stress on members following major incidents.
1022.4 CISM COMPONENTS
441
Ideally, CISM should incorporate the services of both peer support personnel and trained professionals, such as physicians, psychologists or counselors.
1022.4 CISM COMPONENTS
442
Any time it has been determined that a critical incident has occurred and intervention may be needed, a CISM should be requested.
1022.4.1 ACTIVATION
443
The Shift Commander will notify the Training Chief and/or The Fire Department Chaplain when any critical incident situation occurs.
1022.4.1 ACTIVATION
444
Females: If hair is long enough to hang below the bottom of the ear on the side of the head, or below the bottom of the Class B uniform shirt collar on the rear of the head, it shall be kept back by pins, ponytails, braids, etc. When held back in such a manner, it shall not be allowed to be longer than six (6) inches below the bottom of the Class B uniform collar in the rear.
1027.3.2 HAIR
445
Firefighter and Senior Firefighter: "MCFD" insignia shall be placed so the edge of the "M" and edge of the "D" are at the edge of the collar and form an equal triangle. MCFD
1028.3.1 UNIFORM CATEGORY
446
Ranked Department Member: "Chevrons", "Bugles", or "Oak Leafs" shall be utilized by the associated department rank. The brass shall be placed center on the collar with the bottom edge of the rank ½" from the collar tip.
1028.3.1 UNIFORM CATEGORY
447
Operations members shall be in Standard Work Uniform during the work hours of 0930-1630 unless exception is granted by the Shift Commander
1028.3.4 Uniform Schedule
448
Nylon or other synthetic material shorts and other fitness uniform items should not be worn under PPE because those fabrics may melt.
1028.3.4 Uniform Schedule
449
Any member who feels he/she has been retaliated against in violation of this policy should promptly report the matter to any supervisor, a command staff member, the Fire Chief, or the City Human Resources Director.
1044.4 COMPLAINTS OF RETALIATION
450
No more than 144 hours of VL and PDO may be taken in succession by 24-hour shift employees. If a holiday occurs during a time off period, an additional 24 hours will be allowed.
1045.3 PROCEDURE
451
Time off request utilizing VL or PDO's are guaranteed when the request is made six (6) days in advance. If time off requests are submitted inside of six (6) days, the request may be denied or canceled due to minimum staffing levels as defined in Policy 207 Minimum Staffing Levels.
1045.3 PROCEDURE
452
The six (6) days advanced time off guarantee will be waived in the event an employee elects to use their VL or PDO after the completion of scheduled training to take off the remainder of their regularly scheduled shift or work day.
1045.3 PROCEDURE
453
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to provide eligible employees with Injury Leave benefits. Reference to the current CBA for additional usage, rights and reporting. Injury Leave rights shall be in accordance with Title 85, Oklahoma Statutes and Title 11, Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System additions and amendments.
1046.2 POLICY
454
A visitor control process should be implemented at each facility that allows public access. Visitors should be accompanied at all times while inside the controlled areas of the facility and monitored throughout the visit.
1100.3.1 ADMINISTRATION, FIRE PREVENTION AND OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
455
Any breach in security should be reported as soon as practicable, through the chain of command, to the chief officer or division manager responsible for the facility.
1100.3.3 BREACH OF SECURITY
456
All emergency power sources selected shall be in compliance with all building codes, environmental codes, and Oklahoma Department of Labor rules and regulations governing the use of such equipment.
In the event that an alternative source of power for critical equipment cannot be found, relocate the equipment to reduce the risk of having inoperative equipment.
1101.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
457
The emergency power sources will be started manually or automatically on a weekly basis to ensure they are functioning properly
Annual maintenance and testing under load for all emergency power sources shall occur
1101.4 PROCEDURE
458
Federal law providing for the use and the display of the U.S. flag is contained in Title 4 Chapter 1 of the United States Code, commonly referred to as the “Flag Code.
1102.3 DISPLAYING THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
459
Department members should consult the Oklahoma Secretary of State for guidance whenever the flag is to be displayed in any manner to ensure that the display is presented appropriately
1102.4.1 DISPLAY OF THE OKLAHOMA FLAG IN DAILY OPERATIONS
460
All fire stations and equipment shall be inspected periodically by a Shift Commander. The focus of the inspections shall be the proper maintenance and overall cleanliness of the station and equipment.
1103.3 PROCEDURE
461
Fire personnel dispatched to an emergency shall proceed immediately, shall continuously operate emergency lighting equipment, and shall sound the siren as reasonably necessary
301.3 EMERGENCY CALLS
462
A written personnel accountability system, such as the Incident Command System (ICS) Form ICS-201 for Incident Commanders (ICs) or some similar process, should be used and a status board should be maintained for appropriate incident level. Individual crew names are kept in the Incident Command Vehicle.
302.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
463
The Chief of Training should ensure that written procedures with diagrams are available for each elevator entrapment rescue procedure, including hydraulic or cable elevators and elevators with multiple-door configurations.
308.5 TRAINING
464
The Department will defer to City policy Article 17 regarding vehicle accidents for the investigation of all traffic accidents involving City vehicles or apparatus.
322.4 ACCIDENT REVIEW BOARD
465
Attorney-in-fact - A person granted legal authority in a written document to act for another in health matters
503.1.1 DEFINITIONS
466
All new firefighters hired at Midwest City Fire Department will be trained to drive and operate a brush pumper during their new hire orientation.
600.3
467
When an apparatus becomes inoperative or in need of a repair that affects safe operation, the Company Officer shall be immediately notified
702.3.1
468
Operational procedures shall be established whereby the high concentration of emergency vehicles on the scene of an incident will be alleviated in an orderly manner through the use of a staging process.
301.9 Deployment of Resources
469
Maintaining an appropriate span of control is critical to the effectiveness of an incident commander and incident communication.
302.4 Incident Management
470
As incidents grow beyond initial resource dispatch or a geographic area accessed by a single location and multiple divisions or groups have been established establishing an Operations Section should be considered.
302.4 Incident Management
471
