SOP 308 Two in-Two out

Question 1

Who’s responsibility is it to determine if an IDLH environment that requires the use of SCBA exists?

Answer 1

First arriving company officer

Question 2

Define two-in/two-out.

Answer 2

Two fully equipped firefighters are available outside of the IDLH environment as the initial RIT for the two firefighters operating in the IDLH environment.

Question 3

The initial IC may deviate from the two-in/two-out requirement under what circumstances?

Answer 3

• A situation provides an immediate or probable life threat and where immediate action will prevent loss of life or serious injuries.
• A fire that is in the incipient phase and immediate action will stabilize the incident.
• Fires involving vehicles, dumpsters, refuse or vegetation.