SOP's/SOG's Flashcards
DC primary responsibilities (15)
Working under the direction of the PC
1. Implement and monitors departmental programs relating to vehicle and station maintenance, training, fire prevention, inspections and pre fire planning
2. manages the activities of assigned staff including staff training, assigning and reviewing assignments and daily workflow and evaluates performance
3. Supervises employee attendance management program including conducting meetings with employees, proper documentation and coaching or counselling as appropriate and make recommendations to the PC regarding further action
4. manage employee relations issues including conducting meetings with employees, proper documentation and makes recommendatinos to the PC regarging further action
5. Participates in the selection of new staff and the selection for promoting of existing staff
6. Carries out assigned admin. taks, including the development, drafting and revision of dept programs, policies and procedures and related admin. duties and prepares all required reports in a timely manner.
7. Ensures that all ops are conducted within the parameters of dept. policies, procedures and directives.
8. Acts as an assistant to the fire marshall under the FPPA
9. Implements all policies and procedures detailed by the Fire Chief, plan shift assignments and supervise the maintenance of the shift compliment
10. Facilitates teamwork and a harmonious work environment through effective supervision and communication with all staff in the assigned district and liases with other DC’s to ensure this is accomplished thoroughout all districts
11. Requisition station and equip. supplies and keep related records of re-assigned equip or supplies
12. Respond to emergencies and supervise all phases of operations including firefighting, rescue, salvage, overhaul, investigation and the orderly return of apparatus and equipment to their stations
13. Ensures obligations under the OHSA and other applicable legislation are met
14. Monitors and/or delivers training programs and will assign staff for training exercises, fire prevention activities and inspections
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
DC JOB – What is the DC’s Primary Function?
- Under the direction of the Platoon Chief, provide supervision for all fire fighting and other responses entailing the command and utilization of assigned personnel, equipment, and apparatus in a designated district.
- Direct operations and take all steps to resolve emergencies.
- Responsible for the administration and supervision of Fire & Emergency Services Policies, Procedures and Programs.
DC JOB - Responsible for the administration and supervision of Fire & Emergency Services Policies, Procedures and Programs including, but not limited to:
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Attendance Management
- Operations
- Training
- Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
- Reward & Recognition
- Employee Communications issues.
DC JOB - Direct operations and take all steps to resolve emergencies, including:
- fire fighting
- fire investigation
- medical aid
- public assistance
- rescue
- extrication
- primary action for leaks and spills of potentially dangerous materials.
SOG 03-03-033 Air Ambulance Safety – What are the protocols regarding the involvement of District Chiefs (DC) and Platoon Chiefs (PC) when an air ambulance is requested at an incident involving MFES staff??
- Dc required on scene
- Dc will coordinate with other agencies. PC or higher with the media
- PC must be notified when MFES is on scene, will monitor and may respond if necessary.
- Paramedics/Amb. Supervisor will make the request for an Air ambulance. MFES will not
- Appoint a** landing zone sector officer** who is reponsible for selecting, setting up, securing and maintaining the area
- Pilot in command has the final say on whether land or not
Air ambulance 03-03-033
Landing zone requirements
- The landing zone is not boxed in by emergency vehicles (unless there are no alternatives)
- Under normal conditions, firefighters should not lay out hose. If the IC deems hose be laid out due to the circumstances (i.e. car fire, etc.), the hose must be charged
- The landing zone is on a stable surface such as concrete, asphalt, packed gravel or grass
- Be positioned where it does not affect rescue efforts
- Ideally be downwind of the incident scene, and outside of the Hot Zone
- Be clear of
- overhead wires
- trees
- poles
-other high obstacles
Please communicate any obstacles within a 360 degree radius to the flight crew prior to landing - Be as flat as possible
- Be free of loose debris including the Safety Area (check ditches)
- Avoid areas of gravel and sand
- Do not use flares or other objects to outline the landing zone
Air ambulance 03-03-033
Securing Landing Zone
- Ensure the landing zone can accommodate a radius of **150 feet/45m **
- Place a minimum of two vehicles, beyond each end of the designated landing zone, perpendicular to the intended landing zone to prevent access to other vehicles;
- Hose down any dusty areas to prevent a zero visibility situation upon landing or departure;
- Pack down fresh snow to prevent whiteout conditions or warn the flight crew of loose or powder snow conditions;
- Ensure vehicles and personnel are clear from the landing zone **(radius of 45m or 150 feet) **from a minimum of 3 minutes prior to the estimated time of arrival or a positive indication from the flight crew that it is safe to enter the landing zone;
- spectators 200 feet
- Ensure vehicles and personnel are clear from the landing zone at any time after an indication, verbal or physical, from the flight crew that they are ready to start engines.
- Vehicle windows, doors and equipment compartments are to be closed.
- Secure all loose equipment including
-blankets - sheets
- ropes
- Vehicle traffic to be stopped in both directions when helicopter is approaching, departing or idling.
- Never use security tape to mark the landing zone.
- Stretchers should be left in the ambulance and all loose articles secured until directed by pilot or crew.
Air ambulance 03-03-033
Assisting Air Crews
- Do not approach the helicopter unless escorted by the pilot or crew.
- If escorted, always approach the helicopter in full view of pilot at a 90 degree angle from the side, never from the front or rear.
- If helicopter is on a slope always approach from downhill side.
- Always approach or depart helicopter in a crouched position. Blades can dip, especially in windy conditions.
- Carry equipment at or below waist level when approaching or departing the helicopter.
- Personnel shall not signal the pilot when the helicopter wheels will touch down.
- LZ Is** Upwind of a hazmat incident**
Air ambulance 03-03-033
What hazards should personnel be aware of when a helicopter’s engine is turned on and its blades are in motion?
- The main rotor blade tips are almost invisible when spinning;
- The tail rotor blades are almost invisible when spinning;
- Rotor downwash
- Helicopters generate high winds. It is essential to examine the landing zone for any loose objects or debris, as this may be picked up by rotor downwash and ingested through an engine intake.
-Common debris includes everything that is not secure, including but not limited to pillows, blankets, tarps, loose clothing, sticks, plywood, paper and plastic bags.
-Rotor downwash could spread hazardous materials over 100 metres.
-Rotor downwash is capable of reaching speeds of up to 160km/h
-Personnel should take cover inside or behind vehicles while a helicopter is arriving or departing.
-Vehicle doors, windows and access compartments should be closed.
Air ambulance 03-03-033
min ppe
- eye protection
- hearing protection
- helmet, visor down and chin strap fashioned
- high vis clothing (MFES Gear)
Air ambulance 03-03-033
night landings
ORNGE will only respond to heliports, airports and company approved sites
SOG 03-03-033 Air Ambulance Safety – Ornge Helicopter Safety Poster Additional safety facts.
- Spectators must remain 200 (60 metres) feet clear of the helicopter.
- Emergency vehicles must remain 150 (45m) feet away until instructed by the pilot or crew.
- No Vehicles or Personnel are allowed within the landing zone during landing and takeoff.
- Protect your eyes with safety goggles or turn head when helicopter is landing and departing.
SOG 03-03-033 Air Ambulance Safety – What precautions should be taken regarding hazardous materials (HAZMAT) when establishing a landing zone for air ambulance operations?
- Never assume the flight crew is aware of a HAZMAT danger. Always ensure the flight crew is notified as to the nature of any such dangers as soon as possible prior to landing.
- When hazardous materials are present, the landing zone should be located UPWIND of the incident and outside of the HOT ZONE.
- Please avoid choosing low lying areas for landing zones as vapours collect in low terrain.
SOG 03-03-033 Air Ambulance Safety – What guidelines should be followed when communicating landing zone information to local dispatch?
- When requesting an on-scene response, it is important to provide an accurate description of the landing zone in relation to the scene location.
- All scene and landing zone location information should be relayed to local dispatch so it can be communicated to the Ornge Operations Control Centre and the flight crew.
SOG 03-03-033 Air Ambulance Safety – Helpful information when giving air ambulance direction to LZ location includes:
a) GPS coordinates (preferred method of identifying the site and should be used with the methods below).
b) Highway numbers and distances to nearby towns.
c) Directional (compass) headings to the scene from the landmarks
d) Emergency Service Vehicle Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVLs) can be used to identify coordinates of the accident area.
SOG 03-03-033 Air Ambulance Safety – What are the responsibilities of the Landing Zone Coordinator (Sector Officer) regarding Ornge helicopter responses?
- When requesting an Ornge response with helicopter, it is essential that the Incident Commander (IC) appoint a Landing Zone Coordinator (Sector Officer.)
a) The Sector Officer should be someone who is not involved in scene operations or patient care.
b) The Sector Officer is responsible for selecting, setting up, securing and maintaining an area for the helicopter, throughout the entire transport operation. - The Pilot-in-Command has the final decision on whether or not to land and is responsible for utilizing the selected landing zone or choosing a more appropriate, safe alternative.
- If a more suitable site is seen from the air, the ground crews will be notified. The helicopter pilot will be in contact with the ambulance CACC and not with personnel on the ground.
Airport ops 03-03-18
MFES will coordinate airport operations with the GTAA and Toronto Pearson Fire and Emergency Services
Operations include:
- Familiarization of each fire services response for suppression, rescue, and emergency services.
- Tactical familiarization.
- Practical training programs, exercises, and drills.
- Management and distribution of the GTAA Emergency Response Plan, plans, documents and technical information. Plus any other information as requested.
- Documentation and maintenance of training records for all MFES/GTAA programs.
SOG 03-03-018 Airport Operations - Which personnel are required to maintain a comprehensive understanding of and adhere to the GTAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations?
- All Senior Staff Officers
- All District/Acting District Chiefs
- Station 106, 109, 116 & 119 personnel
- Joint Fire Communications Centre (JFCC) personnel
- MFES Training Officers
SOG 03-03-018 Airport Operations - What are the key protocols regarding MFES personnel’s actions and movements during airport emergencies?
- MFES personnel dispatched to airport emergencies must not enter onto nor travel on restricted airport property except under authorized escort (Airside).
- Aircraft movement, including take-off and landing may continue even during serious airport emergencies. It is imperative that MFES personnel precisely follow the instructions of Incident Command (IC) or the assigned escort when moving or positioning vehicles and personnel on airport property (Airside).
Alarm Bells 03-03-032
when is it a first alarm response?
- confirmation of an actual emergency is received from
* the incident location
* an adjacent occupancy
* the alarm company
* the MFES Incident Commander (IC) - the original alarm notification involves a
* nursing home
* hospital
* senior citizens facility
* hotel - there is question whether to send a two unit response
Alarm Bells 03-03-032
NTBO
- shall be completed and posted in the lobby for the building rep
- copy scanned and sent to FPLS
- hard copy sent to FPLS
Alarm Bells 03-03-032
MFES shall not
Mfes shall not resolve the alarm by silencing the alarm system unless MFES remains on scene.
* The silence button renders the system inoperable
* A tech must attend the scene to repair before MFES leaves
* IF building rep arrives before the tech the building may be left under their protection with a fire watch
SOG 03-03-032 Alarm Bell Responses - From where might the call originate?
- a remote central station (alarm company).
- an adjacent occupancy reporting bells ringing.
- a central site office location reporting an alarm activation without confirmation of a fire emergency.
SOG 03-03-032 Alarm Bell Responses - Who and when can a response be downgraded?
- The District Chief (DC) may release all units except for the first responding unit upon notification from Communications that an emergency does not exist.
- On a two (2) unit response, the Company Officer (CO) of the first arriving apparatus may release the second unit upon notification from Communications that an emergency does not exist.
SOG 03-02-015 Apparatus OOS Protocols – What is to be done in the event of a mechanical issue occurring after hours?
Dc or Captain will attempt the mechanical call out procedure through comms. Should a mechanic not be available DC with consult from the PC may initiate OOS and change over
SOG 03-02-015 Apparatus OOS Protocols – Who holds the responsibility for ensuring the safety of all MFES equipment and has the authority to approve the removal of an apparatus from service?
- Head Mechanic – is responsible for ensuring that all MFES equipment is safe to operate and provides approval and directions to remove an apparatus from service.
- The Head Mechanic will also ensure that the actions are properly communicated by notifying District Chief, and Company Officer.
SOG 03-02-015 Apparatus OOS Protocols – When apparatus removed from service, who assist with the logistics?
District Chief
SOG 03-02-015 Apparatus OOS Protocols – Who notifies Communications of the apparatus status?
Company Officer
Asbestos 03-08-094
Friable vs. Non Friable
Friable ACM– Contains more than 1% asbestos by weight and can be crumbled, pulverized by hand
Non friable ACM– contains more than 1% asbestos by weight and can’t be pulverized by hand.
Asbestos 03-08-094
emergency ops
- all personnel shall be made aware
- the number of persons at risk shall be kept to a minimum
- barrier tape used to define the area (when practical)
- consider hazmat if exposure is severe
- SCBA and PPE worn
- Wet down surfaces with a low pressure fog
- When personnel leave hazard for rehab, air cylinder change etc… PPE shall be dampened down with a low pressure fog or damp wiped
- Special consideration for personnal decon. Launder and replace station wear. Will shower
SOG 03-08-094 Asbestos Incidents – Asbestos Facts?
- is the generic name for a variety of fibrous minerals.
- use was common in Canada from 1930 to the early 1980s.
- was also found in mineral vermiculite insulation commonly used until 1990.
- poses a health risk when fibers are present in the air and inhaled.
- fibers that are inhaled can cause asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
SOG 03-08-094 Asbestos Incidents The following is a list of some examples of asbestos containing materials (ACM):
- Siding,
- Roofing Materials,
- Pipe, boiler and duct Insulation,
- Ceiling tiles,
- Plaster,
- Mastics, adhesives, putties, and caulks,
- Vinyl floor tiles and linoleum,
SOG 03-08-094 Asbestos Incidents - Ontario Regulation 278/05 which relates to asbestos on construction sites and building repair operations does not apply to workers and their employers when engaged in the following work under the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act:
- Fire Suppression,
- Rescue and emergency service,
- The investigation of cause, origin and circumstance of a fire, or explosion or condition that might have caused a fire, explosion, loss of life or damage to property.
Asbestos 03-08-094
Decon procedures
All exposed shall be deconed on site by:
* Gross wash, low pressure fog (warm months)
* Damp wipe with disposable cloths
* Vacuum with HEPA filter (H101)
Medical gloves and respiratory protection
* during cleaning of equipment on site and at station
* when bagging contaminated items
* No dry brushing or PPV
* When significant exposure is confirmed IC should
-consider hazmat
consult with hazmat officer to dtermine level of decon
* all ppe double bagged and clearly labelled contaminated with asbestos
* contaminated people bag their own gear
* disposable cloths, HEPA filters shall be sealed in clear bags and clearly tagged CONTAMINATED WITH ASBESTOS for dsposal by owner
* All hard surfaces wiped before returned to the apparatus
* Fire hose and tarps will be:
-rinsed and brushed on site
-bagged for cleaning on return to staion
OR
* bagged and tagged CONTAMINATED WITH ASBESTOS for disposal by the building owner. Cost shall be recovered from the owner
Cellulose Insulation 03-03-062
emergency ops
- Prior to initiating overhaul, determine the structural condition of the building in the area.
- Use of SCBA and level of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be at the discretion of Incident Command (IC), after proper air monitoring has been conducted and air quality levels have been documented.
- Charged hose lines shall be in place at the:
a) overhaul area,
b) disposal area. - Personnel assigned to the attic area shall be equipped with a portable radio.
a) salvage covers shall be used to protect the floor and contents below.
b) Where possible, remove contents from the area below the fire before walls or ceilings are pulled. - If it is deemed necessary to remove all of the cellulose insulation from the attic area, the Incident command shall request a vacuum truck through the Platoon Chief.
- All cellulose insulation in areas of heavy charring will be manually removed and doused before being vacuumed. Water should be injected into the vacuum truck during operations to douse any potential sources of ignition.
- Prior to starting operations of removal of cellulose insulation, power will be isolated and/or disconnected to the attic area and walls surrounding the attic at a minimum.
- While cellulose insulation is being removed, continuous air monitoring will take place.
- The building owner shall be:
a) made aware of the dangers of cellulose insulation.
b) instructed to maintain a fire watch after MFES clear the scene. - The Incident Commander will post a fire watch if the property owner is unable to monitor the scene.
- All fire areas will be monitored with a thermal imaging camera (TIC) after the salvage and overhaul operation is complete.
SOG 03-03-062 Cellulose Insulation – After the ceiling or wall has been pulled:
- apply a low-pressure fog stream to extinguish any flames and wet down smouldering insulation.
- avoid high pressure water spray or straight stream pattern.
- only use enough water to extinguish the fire to avoid excessive water damage.
SOG 03-03-062 Cellulose Insulation – Who does the DC notify when a vacuum truck is utilized?
Accounts Receivable via Email and copy the Platoon Chief and Executive Officer.
SOG 03-03-062 Cellulose Insulation – When ends of ceiling joists or roof trusses have burned where they enter a wall:
- All insulation shall be removed from the immediate area.
- All void areas in the wall will be flushed with water, ensuring only enough water is used to extinguish the fire to avoid excessive water damage.
- Fire crews shall remove the cellulose insulation to a minimum of two (2) metres beyond the entire perimeter of the room(s) involved.
Cellulose Insulation 03-03-062
Disposal area
- Disposal area located outside the structure
- Disposed insulation thoroughly doused to prevent:
-re-ignition
-deposits blown onto neighbouing properties
Cellulose Insulation 03-03-062
If deemed necessary to remove all cellulose insulation:
- Vacuum truck shall be requested via the PC
- Heavy chared areas removed manually and doused before vacuum
- water injected into vacuum truck during ops
Cellulose Insulation 03-03-062
Fire watch
IC will post a fire watch
* min. 45mm attached to a water source (pump, hydrant)
* min 2 f.f.’s 1 being an officer
* each f.f. to have SCBA, PPE, RADIO
* any extra equip needed (TIC, ATTIC LADDERS PIKE POLES etc..)
* Min. 4 hours or until DC terminates
SOG 03-03-062 Cellulose Insulation – Fire Spread Involving Cellulose Fibre Insulation:
- does not follow any specific pattern
- usually spreads horizontally and undetected
- can harbour smoldering embers
- can smolder for up to 2 days
- may require the removal of all insultion
- focus on searching for fires under the insulation
- removed insulation until there are no hidden fires
smoldering leads to re-kindle
Cellulose Insulation 03-03-062
DC responsibility for vacuum truck
DC will notify Accounts Receivable via email. CC – PC and Excutive Officer
Critical Incident Services 07-03-005
general statement
Minimizing personnel’s exposure to these stressful incidents results in fewer stress-related problems. Command can reduce this exposure by considering rotating personnel and by removing initial personnel from the scene as soon as possible
Critical incident service 07-03-005
Peer Support Team can:
- watch for acute reactions
- provide Information
- provide support
- provide referrals
- provide encouragement
- consult
- be available to help resting personnel deal with stress reactions.
- On-site evaluation and defusing by a PST member should be considered for some critical incidents.
- PST members should be considered a resource available to command for assignment as needed.
Critical Incident Services 07-03-005
Types of intervention
Individual
Most crisis intervention is done individually, either face- to-face or by telephone. Peer Support Team members can be contacted at any time, in station or at home.
Critical Incident Services 07-03-005
Defusing
- Small group (<20; usually the crews involved) in a structured discussion regarding a critical incident.
- Conducted shortly after the incident, ideally during the same shift, primarily as an educational process.
- An update and status report on the incident and related member injuries.
- A brief review of stress related symptoms will be provided by a PST member.
- Can assist in forming the decision to activate a full debriefing.
- A debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services may be provided on an individual basis. This may be requested by a crew member or if necessary as observed by the Peer Support Team during the defusing meeting.
- Trauma Incident Accident and Exposure report will be filled out by crews
Critical Incident Services 07-03-005
Debriefing
- A structured group discussion typically conducted with homogenous groups 2-10 days post incident.
- A confidential non-evaluative discussion of involvement, which may include thoughts, and feelings resulting from the incident.
- A discussion of possible stress-related symptoms
- A Critical Incident debriefing is not a critique of Fire Department operations at the incident.
a) Performance issues will not be discussed during the debriefing.
b) The debriefing process provides formats in which personnel can discuss their feelings and reactions, thus reducing the stress resulting from exposure to critical incidents.
c) All peer contact will be strictly confidential.
Critical Incident Services 07-03-005
Follow up debriefing
- Conducted weeks or months after incident.
- Concerned with delayed or prolonged stress symptoms.
- May be done informally by health professionals
(EAP).
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – ACTIVATION OF THE DEBRIEFING PROCESS
- Officers and PST members are responsible for identifying incidents that may qualify for debriefing.
- When a “Critical Incident” is identified, a Peer Support team Member or any Command Officer can recommend a debriefing.
- The incident will be evaluated for the level of debriefing required. The specific debriefing services utilized will depend upon how early the team is activated and the incident’s nature.
- For serious events, this can be done from the scene by contacting an On-Shift Lead peer who will liaise with the Platoon Chief or Assistant Chief O&C.
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – When a debriefing is recommended, who is the requested and notified?
- A request is made to:
a) Platoon Chief or Assistant Chief of Operations and Communications (O&C).
b) Peer Support Team Coordinator notified.
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – The Peer Support Team Coordinator and/or the District Chiefs will be responsible for coordinating:
- the debriefing process
- follow-up care
- other support functions
- A decision NOT to arrange an in station visit will only occur after the crew has spoken with a peer team member.
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – RELIEVING PERSONNEL FROM DUTY
- Circumstances of a critical incident may result in individuals or crews to be taken out of service.
- The District Chief has the authority to make this decision. Such decisions may include:
a) returning personnel to their stations(s) in an out- of-service status
b) allowing crew(s) to determine when they are mentally and physically prepared to return to service.
c) crew member(s) may decide that they cannot return to duty.
d) Peer Support Team members may recommend relief from duty for the balance of the shift.
Critical Incident Services 07-03-005
Critical Incident/traumatic event definitions
- Serious injury/death of a f.f. in the line of duty
- Events that seriously threaten a f.f.’s life
- Suicide or untimely death of a f.f.
- Serious injury or death of a civilian resulting from MFES ops
- Personal identificatino with the victim or circumstances
- Death/violence to a child
- mass casualties
- Death of a patient following extraordinary and prolonged expenditure of physical and emotional energy during rescue efforts.
- Incidents that attract excessive media coverage
- any inident charged with profound emotion
Critical Incident Services 07-03-005
Peer contact is automatic with (4)
- Death/serious injury to a child
- Death/serious injury to MFES member
- Death/serious injury to civilian or member of an other agency as consequences of MFES actions
- Any incident charged with profound emotion
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – How can captains and workers initiate the defusing/debriefing process following a critical incident?
- Captains whose crew may have experienced a critical incident may initiate a defusing/debriefing process by contacting their District Chief and/or PST member.
- Any worker who feels a need for an individual confidential debriefing, may initiate the process by contacting a PST Member or EAP Health Service directly.
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – Debriefings may be conducted anywhere that provides:
- ample space
- privacy
- freedom from distractions.
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – Selection of the debriefing site may be determined by the?
- District Chief or involved members. Consider sites centrally located to involved personnel such as
a) Fire Halls
b) City facilities
c) other meeting facilities
SOG 07-03-005 Critical Incident Services – What precautions should be taken regarding peers’ involvement in recommending fitness for return to duty after a critical incident?
- Peers should not be placed in a position to recommend fitness for return to duty.
- If need be, the Assistant Chief - Operations and Communications or designate may notify the spouse, roommates or family of the member’s status, and to provide direction on how they can best assist the member through this difficult time.
- Under no circumstance is such an action to be construed as a negative toward the member. Personnel taken out of service are to be viewed as and treated with the same consideration as an injured firefighter.
Daily Apparatus Inventory, Inspection and Maintenance 02-01-003
DC responsibility
shall supervise this program to ensure compliance. The respective District Chief will be informed of missing or defective equipment and will make the determination if the apparatus service level will be affected and inform Communications
Daily pre-trip inspection MTO 02-02-014
Requirements to do and DC responsibility
- the Highway Traffic Act necessitates the inspection of all vehicles with a gross weight of over 4,500kg every 24- hour period.
- shall supervise this program to ensure compliance. District Chief will be informed if any major defects are identified during inspection and consult with the Head Mechanic to make determination if vehicle will go out of service.
SOG 02-01-003 Daily Apparatus - What are the daily tasks assigned to crews for each apparatus?
- Conducting an inventory and inspection of all on-board equipment with reference to the “Master Inventory Record.”
- Performing apparatus maintenance following the “Daily Apparatus Maintenance Checklist.”
- Submitting a report via the “Apparatus Maintenance and Inventory Record” in case of any noted deficiencies.
- Acknowledging on the Captain’s daily log that the Daily Apparatus Inventory, Inspection, and Maintenance were completed.
SOG 02-01-003 Daily Apparatus – Where can the Master Apparatus Inventory for your specific apparatus be found?
- SharePoint
- In-truck binder
SOG 02-01-003 Daily Apparatus – Who has the overall responsibility for the implementation, accountability and ensuring task completion?
- Deputy Chief, Operations
SOG 02-01-003 Daily Apparatus – What are the responsibilities assigned to Company Officers regarding inventory and maintenance inspections?
- Company Officer shall ensure inventory and maintenance inspection is performed daily.
- Deficiencies shall be reported using the Apparatus Maintenance and Inventory Record.
SOG 02-01-003 Daily Apparatus – What are the procedures regarding the inspection of apparatus within Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services?
- All apparatus shall be inspected daily at the beginning of the shift to ensure the safe operation and readiness of the apparatus.
- All apparatus shall be re-inspected post-incident if any tools and/or equipment were used during a call, training or other activities.
SOG 02-01-003 Daily Apparatus – What is the responsibility of the Company Officer regarding deficiencies that may affect service levels?
- Company Officer shall notify their District Chief of any deficiencies that may impact their service levels.
Delegated Powers of the Fire Chief 04-02-020
Where does it come from?
- FPPA 6(6)
- Fire Code 213/07
SOG 04-02-020 Delegated Power by Fire Chief - Purpose?
- To provide all Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) personnel with knowledge and understanding of the powers which have been delegated to them by the Fire Chief under the authority of s. 6. (6) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA)
Dust Collection 03-03-045
Hazard Zones
Hot Zone
* an area surrounding where a fire is located involving a dust collector/hopper system
* extends far enough to prevent people outside the zone from suffering ill effects from an explosion
* Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including SCBA shall be worn in the hot zone
Warm Zone
* An area adjoining the hot zone and extending to the cold zone
* Where the Entry Control Point will be located
* Will be defined with yellow barrier tape
Cold Zone
* Surrounds the warm zone
* Where all logistical support functions are carried out (Command Post, support apparatus, rehab etc.)
- Entry Control Point
a) the main passage to enter and exit the hot zone.
Dust Collection 03-03-045
Initial Strategy
Defensive until the 11 steps are completed
Dust Collection 03-03-045
11 steps
- Define the Hazard Control Zones.
- Evacuate all unnecessary personnel to Cold Zone
- The Incident Commander (IC) shall ensure that
- fire does not enter the building that the dust collector/hopper system serves
- when possible close all openings to the building in proximity to the dust collector/hopper system. Examples include
- man doors
- cargo doors
- windows
- ventilation openings
4. Secure a water supply and set up a minimum of - two (2) 45 mm hand lines
- one (1) 65 mm hand line
These hand lines shall be charged and staffed at all times. Low velocity fire streams shall be used when water is necessary
- Turn off the power and/or energy sources supplying the hopper (i.e. natural gas), if safe to do. Do not just turn off the machines; follow SOP 03-03-023 Lock Out-Tag Out.
Refrain from using power tools to open access points, hatches or hinge pins as residual sparking and vibration may create an even greater explosion hazard.
Note: Once the above actions to isolate the hopper are complete, the urgency is decreased and the approach should be slow and methodical.
Allow time for the fans to wind down and stop moving airborne particles in all ducts and hoppers.
- The IC shall size up the installation using
* Input from the owner or operator
* Diagrams or schematic drawings
* Observations made from a safe distance
* Built-in fire suppression systems
* Explosion venting systems
* Access doors
* Filter bag configuration
* General design
* Unloading systems
* Current level and nature of product in the hopper
* Any other pertinent information - A thermal imaging camera (TIC) shall be used to determine the location and magnitude of the fire
- Develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) following the guidelines below
- Do not position personnel or apparatus directly in front of access openings or explosion relief panels
- Firefighters shall not enter a hopper except to perform a rescue in situations with acceptable risks
- Special precautions shall be taken to ensure that water is not used as an extinguishing agent when the hopper /collector system contains combustible metal filings. Use appropriate combustible metal extinguishing agent or dry sand as a preferred method
Dust Collection 03-03-045
Built in protection system
- If the hopper is equipped with a fire suppression system, the IC shall utilize that system. Caution shall be used because the activation of the suppression system may cause an explosion. Ensure personnel are not on or near the hopper when the suppression system is activated.
- The suppression system shall be operated to ensure the fire is extinguished. This shall be determined by absence of smoke, use of heat sensors, TIC, etc.
- The hopper may have to be emptied to ensure complete extinguishment
Dust Collection 03-03-045
Access doors closed
- The Opening Of Access Doors Is An Extremely Hazardous Operation. This should only be attempted when alternatives do not exist
- Only on-scene Command Officers (i.e. District Chief or higher) shall make the decision to open access doors. Alternative methods of extinguishment shall be considered such as
o nitrogen
o carbon dioxide agents
o piercing nozzles
The IC shall use the least dangerous option - When openings have not been provided and access is needed, this shall be done with caution and remotely. Minimize the exposure to the personnel undertaking the operation by using
o aerial devices
o ladders
o pike poles
o rope
o other equipment
Dust Collection 03-03-045
Access door open
- If an access door or vent has been opened before MFES arrival the probability of a dust explosion has been reduced. Caution shall be maintained
- Depending on the location of the access door, the opening can be used to introduce master streams from an aerial.
- Place the nozzle in the door opening and flow water at a low velocity fog stream.
- Consideration shall be given to the effect of water and added weight on the structure.
- An explosion hazard still exists. The area within the Hot Zone shall be minimally staffed during the operation.
- The hopper should be flooded to ensure that the fire is extinguished. Some products in collectors have a capacity to absorb water. Fire fighters shall avoid standing directly below hoppers and / or access doors.
- The hopper shall then be emptied as directed under Unloading the Hopper below
Dust Collection 03-03-045
unloading the hopper
- Only personnel removing product or operating hand lines shall remain in the Hot Zone
- As product is removed it will be applied with a light fog stream.
- When the gates of the hopper are periodically closed, product will continue to be wet down to eliminate dust in the air
- After closing the gates firefighters will remove the product from the area. If any dust is created, the operation will stop until the dust has been settled by the application of a light water fog.
- Steps 1 - 4 shall be repeated until the hopper is empty
Dust Collection 03-03-045
general
- Officers shall assess each dust collection and hopper fire as being unpredictable and potentially explosive.
- Even the simple act of opening a vent or placing water on the fire may result in an explosion.
- Safety of personnel is the number one priority when dealing with a fire in a dust collection system.
- There is usually plenty of time to develop a safe IAP.
- No two dust collection system fires will be identical.
- Prior to opening access doors to a hopper believed to contain a fire, the contents shall be soaked and allowed to cool.
- Minimize any actions which would disturb dust in the hopper/collector.
- **Treat All Fires In Dust Collectors And Hoppers As Potential Severe Explosion Hazards.
**
SOG 03-03-045 Dust Collection/Hopper Systems – What to do with Extreme Hazard Situations?
- When the IC determines the risk of explosion is too great, the strategy shall remain Defensive.
- Exposures shall be protected, and the Hot Zone kept clear of personnel until the explosion hazard no longer exists.
SOG 03-03-045 Dust Collection/Hopper Systems – An Explosion may occur during the following:
- introduction of an ignition source into the dust collector, hopper or bin,
- movement of air into the dust collector, hopper or bin,
- a sudden movement of materials causing dust to be suspended in air,
- a smouldering fire in the contents,
- a buildup of static electricity in equipment used to transfer, transport or move product from one container to another
SOG 03-01-052 Duty Exchanges – What are the District Chiefs’ responsibility with regards to duty exchanges?
- District Chiefs shall ensure exchanges are documented and monitored.
- The DC must forward a copy of all Duty Exchanges to their respective Platoon Chief.
- The District Chief or Divisional Chief shall retain the approved Duty Exchange Form and note in the duty roster the exchange.
- On the date of the exchange, the appropriate payroll code shall be entered into the payroll.
- Shall be recorded in Zoll (Roster), SAP payroll reporting and the District Chief’s Duty Roster.
- The time that any exchange takes place shall be recorded.
SOG 03-01-052 Duty Exchanges – When shall a duty exchange form be completed?
- Whenever a minimum of four (4) hours of exchanged time is scheduled between two (2) employees.
- When an Employee who utilizes Time Owing (TO) or Vacation Hourly Use (VHR) who does not utilize hours to the end of their scheduled shift.
a) Exchange employee, upon reporting for duty, will not relieve a staff member on the vehicle, but will assume the duties of the firefighter they are on exchange for. - Staff may be asked by their District Chief or Platoon Chief/Divisional Supervisor to complete a duty exchange form outside of the four (4) hour minimum to document the name of the staff member reporting for duty.
SOG 03-01-052 Duty Exchanges - What are the guidelines and procedures regarding duty exchanges?
- Duty exchanges must be on a reciprocal basis only.
a) There will be no work exchanged for compensation unless approved by the Fire Chief or designate. - A duty exchange shall not impact negatively on service delivery or the safety and effectiveness of operations.
- Duty exchanges during a probationary period must be approved by the supervisor in consultation with the District Chief (DC) or Divisional Supervisor.
- The number of duty exchanges shall not exceed a level which interferes with the duties of the employee or the mandate of MFES.
a) Duty exchanges monitored by DC. - The fillable pdf MFES Duty Exchange Form shall be used.
a) Found online under the resources section of the MFES Intranet webpage. - The exchange agreement shall be between two employees only.
a) Payback must be made by the original second party unless approved by the Supervising Officer. - An employee working on an exchange must be capable of performing the duties of the employee they are replacing.
SOG 03-01-052 Duty Exchanges – What are the procedures and responsibilities outlined for firefighters and fire officers regarding duty exchanges?
- Make every effort to secure the exchange with another member assigned to the same vehicle.
- Attempt to secure the duty exchange with someone from a similar vehicle with similar competencies.
- The staff member being absent shall complete the Duty Exchange Form online.
- The form shall be saved with the absent person’s name and date of absence (i.e. JDoe20190123).
- One form shall be completed and saved for each date that the person shall be absent.
- Once the form is saved, it shall be forwarded to that person’s supervisor for approval via email.
- Once the form has been approved, the approver shall forward, via email, to the next level supervisor and copy the persons absent and working the approved Duty Exchange Form.
- The persons absent and working the exchange shall retain copies of the approved form.
- Acting Officers shall make every effort to arrange a duty exchange with an Officer or Acting Officer when they are scheduled to be Acting (unless approved by the Platoon Chief (PC) or Divisional Supervisor.
- At the time the exchange agreement is made, the individual working shall not be on WSIB, LTD, leave of absence or on a modified work schedule.
- Communications shall take place between the two parties at least 48 hours prior to the exchange.
- MFES will not be responsible for the transferring of personnel to accommodate a duty exchange.
Duty Exchanges 03-01-052
Emergency Duty exchange
- FF Contacts the On Duty DC:
- may approve an emergency exchange
- will enter the exchange into the appropriate duty planner
- will complete the online duty exchange form and forward copies to the appropriate staff
- will email DC, ADC, PC, Capt and AC of staff requesting emergency exchange
SOG 01-02-012 ERPD - MFES personnel shall only:
- Record media with an ERPD when instructed by a District Chief (DC) or Platoon Chief (PC)
- Access personal media during unassigned time
Electronic Recording and Playback Devices
Shall not be…
- used
- emailed
- printed
- copied scanned
- posted
- shared
- reproduced
- distributed
unless ordered by DC or PC
SOG 01-02-012 ERPD - Personal use of MFES ERPDs and media?
- Is prohibited.
SOG 01-02-012 ERPD - What are the stipulated protocols regarding media recorded on an ERPD, including its ownership, control, and post-recording handling procedures?
- It’s the sole property of the City of Mississauga and is under the control of MFES.
- Shall immediately be downloaded for cataloguing and storage in a secure database.
a) After downloading, media in the ERPD or on the memory card shall be erased.
Email use 01-04-025
general
- Staff expected to check 2 times a day.
a) At the beginning each shift
b) Prior to going off shift leaving sufficient time to reply
Each time you log in you agree to:
* Access to and Acceptable use of Information Technology Resources 03-05-01
* Standard of Behaviour 01-03-07
* Respectful workplace 01-03-04
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – What are the responsibilities of Communications when activation of the emergency button has occurred?
- If no verbal transmission follows the activation of the emergency button, Communications shall contact the initiator to determine the nature of the activation.
- If Communications is unsuccessful in contacting the initiator, they will notify the IC of the radio designation of the transmitting radio.
- If the activation is deemed to be an actual emergency, Communications will confirm receipt of the activation with the IC.
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – Once a MAYDAY is confirmed, what will the IC do?
- The IC will initiate the Emergency Traffic protocol.
- IC will advise all crews on the tactical channel to cease noncritical radio transmissions.
- The IC shall announce over the incident tactical channel that a MAYDAY has been received. If multiple channels are being used at an incident this announcement should be made over all channels.
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – If the IC initiates the Emergency Button Activation and does not respond to Communications, what occurs?
- Communications will attempt to contact another Officer to investigate the details.
- If Communications is unable to make radio contact with any on-scene Officer, Communications will immediately dispatch:
a) another unit
b) District Chief
c) Platoon Chief
d) Peel Regional Police
e) Ambulance
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – What happens when Emergency traffic is requested?
- Communications will acknowledge the request and broadcast Alert Tone 3 for a maximum of five (5) seconds.
- Urgent, Urgent, Urgent
a) This will be announced by the initiator at the beginning of an urgent message.
REPEAT TWICE
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – What is Emergency Traffic?
- Will be used by the initiator (usually the IC) to request emergency alert tones when there is potential for a life-threatening situation. Examples include.
a) imminent structural collapse
b) sudden loss of water supply
c) switch of strategy from offensive to defensive.
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – If the emergency message was transmitted by someone other than Command what will the IC do?
- The IC will acknowledge the transmission and take appropriate actions on scene.
a) If Communications become aware of a critical radio message that is not acknowledged by anyone on scene, they will relay the message to the IC.
b) If an immediate evacuation is ordered, Command will implement the Air Horn Danger Signal SOG 03-03-010.02.
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – Under what circumstances is the Incident Commander (IC) authorized to stand down an emergency button activation?
- The IC may stand down an emergency button activation at their discretion and request a radio reset.
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – Staff calling for a MAYDAY will do what?
- Repeat MAYDAY three (3) times followed by LIP:
a) Location
b) Identification (name and unit)
c) Problem
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – What is a MAYDAY?
- Indicates that a life-threatening condition exists and immediate help is requested. Examples include:
a) trapped or missing firefighter.
b) firefighter who is low on air and cannot find an exit.
c) firefighter with a life threatening or disabling injury.
SOG 03-03-010.011 Emerg Alert Tones – Describe the functionalities and limitations of the emergency button?
- Depress the orange emergency button on your portable radio when:
a) an individual or crew is in distress.
b) witnessing an individual or crew is in distress. - Note: the emergency button does not work in the talk around mode.
- Note: the emergency button on mobile apparatus) radios is disabled.
- Activation of the button causes an emergency tone that will only be heard at Communications and creates an open microphone on the sender’s radio for 10 seconds.
a) The initiator can extend radio priority by continuing to hold the push-to-talk (PTT) button on the remote microphone or portable radio. - As no tones or alarms will be audible to radio users at the emergency scene, the initiator will not assume other personnel on scene are aware of the emergency button activation.
SOG 03-03-027 Emergency Light Use – What authority do all Officers possess regarding call upgrades to an emergency response?
- All Officers have the discretion to upgrade the call to an emergency response if they feel the situation or information provided warrants with a lights and sirens response.
SOG 03-03-027 Emergency Light Use – An available pumping unit will accompany the following support vehicles AL101, CP101, and RH101. What action is to be taken by the Incident Commander (IC) upon their arrival at the scene?
- Once at the scene, the Incident Commander (IC) will determine if the entire crew is needed to remain at the scene.
SOG 03-03-027 Emergency Light Use – What are the standard response procedures for support vehicles regarding designated call types?
- Support vehicles will respond to designated call types NON_EMERG, unless directed by the on-scene incident commander in urgent and critical circumstances.
SOG 03-03-027 Emergency Light Use –What restrictions are imposed on radio transmissions in the event of a bomb threat?
- No radio transmissions may be made in the area of a bomb threat (83 or 7E) and the term “Bomb Threat” shall not be used on the air.
SOG 03-03-027 Emergency Light Use – Which station houses the following resources?
* Airport Aerial
* Decon personnel.
* Elevator Rescue
* Hazmat Personnel
* Tanker Personnel
- Airport Aerial
a) A106 - Decon personnel.
a) P112, P119, P122 - Elevator Rescue
a) P101, P131, A107, S107, P121, S121 - Hazmat Personnel
a) A114, P120, S120 - Tanker Personnel
a) P112
SOG 03-03-027 Emergency Light Use – What responses include a DC(s)?
- Structure Fires
a) All Structure Fires
b) 2 to High Rise/Motel/Hotel, Hospital and Nursing Home fires. - Vehicle Fire inside buildings, Boat Fire
- Alarm Bells
a) Hotel Alarm Bells,
b) Seniors’ facility/Hospital - Accidents/Rescues
a) Industrial Accident
b) Multi Major, heavy rescue
c) Train derailment
d) Trench
e) High Angle
f) Water/Ice
g) Con Space - Chemical Fuel Spill or Leak
a) All except for Fuel spill minor or Propane (BBQ minor) - Public Hazard – Bomb Threat (Non-Emerg)
- Check/Assist
a) Fire Code Violation (Non-Emerg) - Airport Incidents
a) All Incidents
- Bomb Threats (Non-Emerg)
Emergency Use of Lights
Call deployments
- Commercial- TFP, TFR, Aerial,S,P,P DC,PC
- Highrise- TFP, TFR, Aerial,S,P,P,P,DC,DC,PC
- House-TFP,TFR, Aeria,S,P,P,P, DC
Explosive Device 03-03-036
Response, Inner and Outer zone
- Non emerge response (unless requested by Police)
- Closest Pump, Closest Squad, DC
- Command to decide if HAZMAT needed
- INNER ZONE 100m set by POLICE
a) Fire personnel not to enter the Inner Zone, under any circumstances, until deemed safe by Police Explosives Disposal Unit. - OUTER ZONE 300 our staging area (set by police)
Explosive Device 03-03-036
Police may request fire to :(5)
- Fire suppression
- Rescue
- Decon
- Air monitoring
- Patient care
Explosive Device 03-03-036
Evacuation
- If evacuation has not started, do not initiate this procedure. You may be bringing citizens past the explosive device.
- Evacuation, if underway, is to continue without our interference.
- In all instances, follow the lead of a qualified Explosives Disposal Technician.
Explosive Device 03-03-036
If a suspected bomb is located the officer shall :
- quickly visualize the location description of the device
- size up surrounding area
- immediatly notify comms
- evacuate the persons in the area to the outer zone (300 M)
- Await bomb tech
SOG 03-03-036 Explosive Device Emergency – As soon as possible, a Liaison Officer, who is a Hazmat Technician, shall be appointed. This person shall:
a) maintain communications between Fire and Police Explosive Disposal Unit, ensuring that both agencies are aware of the actions of the other.
b) Advise Fire when entry is being made by police and radio communications need to be silenced.
SOG 03-03-036 Explosive Device Emergency – What action is Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) explicitly prohibited from doing regarding incendiary or explosive devices, and under what circumstances should MFES provide assistance?
- MFES shall not
a) Search for or touch any incendiary or explosive device. - MFES shall
a) Provide assistance only as requested by the Peel Regional Police Explosive Disposal Unit.
SOG 03-03-036 Explosive Device Emergency – When a call is received by the Communications Centre from an outside source reporting an explosive device emergency (bomb threat)
a) the operator shall pass this information on to the Police Department
b) Shall not dispatch vehicles unless requested to do so by police.
SOG 03-03-036 Explosive Device Emergency – First Officer on scene shall:
a) Stage at a safe distance from the incident.
b) A safe distance may be considered 300 meters.
c) This area is normally considered to be the Outer Zone by police.
d) This distance may be adjusted as directed by a qualified Explosives Disposal Technician.
e) Report to the Police Officer in charge or contact police through fire control.
Exposure to Communicable Disease 03-08-022
Designated Officer?
- The default Designated Officer is the Platoon Chief.
- The Designated officer or their delegate can be contacted through communications at any time and must be available 24hrs a day, as per Infectious Disease Protocol 2018.
- The Designated Officer must be informed of all potential/confirmed exposures.
- Reports are to be forwarded to the Deputy Chief of Operations within 24hrs.
SOG 03-08-022 Exposures to Communicable Diseases – Firefighter exposure, How will MFES determine which hospital the patient was taken to?
- Confirmation via Fire Communications to Ambulance CACC Centre will confirm which Emergency Department the Patient was transported to.
SOG 03-08-022 Exposures to Communicable Diseases - What information does the Designated Officer gather to complete the “Incident Assessment Forms” following a firefighter’s exposure to a potential hazard?
- The Designated Officer will not make a determination of severity of exposure but will review the exposure with the firefighter within 2hrs.
- The Designated Officer will complete the “Incident Assessment Forms” based on the following criteria.
a) Nature of the exposure.
b) Type of contact and length/duration of exposure.
c) Firefighter immunization status.
d) Did the firefighter use any/all universal precautions?
SOG 03-08-022 Exposures to Communicable Diseases – Initiating the Notification Protocol:
- Firefighter incurs a possible/confirmed exposure while performing her/his duties, medical aid will be provided if needed.
- Firefighter will inform supervisor A.S.A.P.
- If firefighter needs immediate medical attention send her/him to the same hospital as the patient (If possible) to start mandatory blood testing. Have someone advocate for the firefighter at the hospital.
- All personnel are encouraged to see their family doctor for additional information or testing if they feel they may have had an infectious disease exposure.
SOG 03-08-022 Exposures to Communicable Diseases – Upon return of the exposed firefighter to the fire station?
- the Captain and Firefighter will fill out a Form 301 Incident Accident/Exposure Report.
- Make sure all equipment is cleaned and disinfected and replace PPE as needed.
- Notify the District Chief and forward all reports to her/him.
- Contact the Designated Officer/Platoon Chief through Communications.
SOG 03-08-022 Exposures to Communicable Diseases – The Designated Officer will:
- The D.O will ensure that the Form 301 is completed and review it with the firefighter within 2hrs.
- A high-risk exposure occurs when there is potential infection with a communicable disease that may be life-threatening.
- If the D.O. feels that the firefighter incurred a “no-risk” exposure she/he will notify the firefighter of her/his decision and explain the criteria for the decision. Any/all concerns that the firefighter may have will be discussed at that time.
- If the D.O. feels that the firefighter has incurred a “risk exposure” she/he will forward the report to the Medical Officer of Health (Peel Regional Health Dept. – Communicable disease nurse).
- As exposure to communicable diseases can be a traumatic event, the DO will also offer the Firefighter MFES peer support and encourage the Firefighter to seek counselling as may be required.
SOG 03-08-022 Exposures to Communicable Diseases – The Medical Officer of Health will do what when notified of a possible exposure?
- If the Medical Officer of Health (Peel Regional Health Department - Communicable disease nurse) agrees that there has been an exposure she/he will contact the hospital or doctor of the patient that was involved and collect all pertinent information.
- Within three (3) days of the Medical Officer of Health (Peel Regional Health Department - Communicable disease nurse) will contact the Designated Officer, and based upon the information collected, tell her/him of the appropriate action and precautions that the exposed firefighter should take.
F.F. accountability/entry control 03-03-10.04
DC and CP101 carry
- 1 tripod (2 on CP101)
- 6 blank id tags
- 1 accountability vest
F.F. accountability/entry control 03-03-10.04
Entry control tracks
- time in
- time out
- number of personnel
- location
- task/assignment for each crew
Multiple entry control points should be designated geographically
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Describe the circumstances under which the Incident Commander (IC) will initiate a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?
- The IC will initiate a PAR for the following events or tactical benchmarks:
a) After the incident is UNDER CONTROL
b) Report of missing/trapped firefighter
c) Sudden hazardous event (i.e. collapse/flashover)
d) Change in Strategy (i.e. Offensive to Defensive)
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Describe the purpose of the Incident Accountability system?
- A system to account for all personnel at an incident.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Describe the purpose of Entry Control - (RED – Personal Identification Tag - PIT)
- A system to track the location and / or function of all personnel in a hazard zone.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – When is the Firefighter Accountability System (FAS) to be utilized by MFES Suppression personnel?
- The Firefighter Accountability System (FAS) shall be used by MFES Suppression personnel upon reporting for duty.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Define the term “Accountability Location”?
- The site where the Accountability Officer is positioned outside the hazard zone. This function is initiated at the discretion of the Incident Commander (IC).
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What are the primary and secondary functions of the Accountability Officer?
- Officer assigned by IC to track the status of all personnel at an incident utilizing the GREEN PITs (primary function). All Non – MFES personnel (Hydro, Inspectors, etc.) assigned by IC to perform a task will also be accounted for using our Accountability system (secondary function).
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Define the Entry Control Point (ECP) and what factors may determine the establishment of multiple Entry Control Points during large incidents?
- The main passage way firefighting personnel utilize to enter and exit the hazard zone. Examples of ECP include:
a) lobbies of high-rise buildings, or
b) fire staging (two floors below the fire),
c) doorways or
d) yard fronts of residential properties, etc. - Large incidents may have several Entry Control Points and it is preferred that staff exit through the same location as they have entered.
a) If necessary to exit via an alternate control point, this information must be relayed to the IC.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Describe the role of the Entry Control Sector Officer?
- An Officer responsible for controlling and directing multiple Entry Control Supervisors.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What are the primary and secondary functions of the Entry Control Supervisor?
- A Firefighter or Officer assigned to track the location and function of personnel that have entered the hazard zone through their Entry Control Point.
a) MFES personnel RED PIT’s (primary function).
b) Non – MFES personnel (Hydro, Inspectors, etc.) that are assigned by command to perform a task in the hazard zone will also be accounted for using our Accountability system (secondary function) using the blank spare PIT’s.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Define the Hazard Zone?
- Any area that may require the use of PPE and SCBA and may be immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).
- The firefighter may be at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Describe what a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) entails?
- A Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) is a rollcall for Company Officers to visually or verbally account for personnel assigned to them. A PAR is intended to quickly identify those personnel that may be missing.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Explain the concept of a Running Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?
- Will be used at all incidents by Company Officers to announce the number of personnel assigned to them.
- Following:
a) a follow up report (number of people entering the hazard zone)
b) a transfer of command report
c) a sector officer report
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Describe the purpose of the RED Personnel Identification Tags (PITs)?
- RED PIT shall be used for Entry Control to identify all personnel operating within the Hazard Zone.
- The RED PIT shall be attached to bunker coats and shall only be removed upon entering a Hazard Zone.
- Upon exiting the Hazard Zone, RED PITs are retrieved and placed back onto the bunker coat.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What is the requirement regarding the visibility and wearing of bunker coat name plates for MFES suppression personnel?
- All MFES suppression personnel shall wear the name plate attached to their bunker coat and ensure it is visible.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What is the default entry control location before the establishment of an Entry Control Supervisor (ECS)?
- The default entry control location, prior to the setup of an Entry Control Supervisor (ECS), is the officer’s side floor of the first (1st) apparatus to arrive.
a) The Company Officer of the Third (3rd) arriving apparatus should assign a crew member with a portable radio as the ECS and notify Command.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What are the responsibilities of the Entry Control Supervisor (ECS) regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and communication with Command?
- The ECS should have appropriate PPE as required by the incident conditions (i.e. SCBA available).
a) This location shall be communicated to COMMAND. i.e. “Command, Entry Control is established and located ALPHA side” - The ECS should request assistance from COMMAND when workload/span of control issues are required.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Under what circumstances may multiple Entry Control Points be necessary, and how are Entry Control Supervisors assigned and managed in such situations?
- When multiple Entry Control Points are required, additional Entry Control Supervisors may be assigned by COMMAND. Multiple ECPs should be designated geographically (i.e. Alpha Entry Control, Charlie Entry Control).
a) The IC may assign a sector officer to manage multiple Entry Control Supervisors.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What are the responsibilities of a crew assigned to the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) regarding their check-in process, assignment identification, and proactive duties?
- A crew assigned to RIC shall:
a) check in (hand in their PITs) with the ECS.
b) identify their assignment.
c) Pro-active RIC size-up and staging duties are done to avoid a delay when a RIC is required to enter the Hazard Zone.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What procedure should crews or personnel assigned to incident support tasks inside the Hazard Zone follow?
- Crews/personnel assigned to other incident support tasks inside the Hazard Zone shall check in with the ECS and their RED PITs will be attached to the Entry Control board in the designated area.
- Support tasks include:
a) ISO
b) Lobby
c) Elevator
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What is the protocol for GREEN Accountability Collector Carabineers with GREEN PITs, and what role does the Accountability Officer serve during large-scale incidents?
- GREEN Accountability Collector Carabineers with GREEN PITs shall remain on the apparatus until the IC requires an ACCOUNTIBILITY OFFICER (AO) at large scale incidents.
- The Accountability Officer should be located close to IC and assist the COMMAND TEAM in the tracking of all on scene personnel.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What communication protocol should be upheld between Entry Control Supervisors, Accountability Officer, and the Incident Commander (IC) regarding radio communications?
- Radio communications shall be maintained between all Entry Control Supervisors, Accountability Officer and the IC.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – Outline the steps to be taken in the event of an unconfirmed Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?
- In the event of an unconfirmed PAR,
a) Entry Control Supervisor will verify the personnel count using the RED PITs assigned to the crew in question.
b) Confirmation of a personnel count should be made with the Officer in question.
c) If a personnel count discrepancy still exists, Command will be notified immediately.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What action will be taken by COMMAND when it is determined that the Entry Control Supervisor is no longer needed?
- When COMMAND determines that the Entry Control Supervisor is no longer required, Entry Control will be downgraded.
SOG 03-03-010.04 FF Accountability and Entry Control – What is one responsibility of Incident Safety Officers regarding Entry Control/Accountability resources?
- Review and monitor Entry Control/Accountability resources within the IAP.
Fire protection equipment, NTBO and Building security 03-02-056
Building Owner (responsible agent) is responsible for:
- restoring an inoperable system
- providing a fire watch
- premise security
Fire protection equipment, NTBO and Building security 03-02-056
No building rep found?
Try contacting through:
* through comms
* prp
* tactical survey
* fire plan
* tenants
* written info posted on scene
No owner found
* if the fire alarm/sprinkler system needs servicing. Obtain info for the fire protection service co. Company may be called once comms or Capt. confirm they are the correct company.
PRP must be contacted if building is breached by MFES or evidence of a break in and key holder can’t be reached
SOG 03-02-056 Fire Protection Equipment NTBO – Who will provide security staff when a situation warrants?
- The City of Mississauga Facilities and Property Management Department
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DC Roles
- The District Chief will investigate all incidents where City Security is required.
a) The DC shall notify the Platoon Chief (PC) or Assistant Chief of Operations and Communications prior to calling City Security staff.
b) The Communication Centre will contact The City of Mississauga security desk to request security personnel.
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When is security required?
- occupancy has been breached by MFES and a fire watch is required with no key holder
- no info on scene to help find a key holder
- no immediate threat to public safety that requires MFES
- security is required for a long period in which MFES or PRP can’t commit resources
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Police?
Police are not required to stay unless its criminal
SOG 03-02-056 Fire Protection Equipment NTBO – When is a Notice to Building Owner Form required to be completed?
- Whenever a Life Safety System(s) or utility services require repair or a member of the MFES disconnects, adjusts or repairs any part of a Life Safety System(s) or any utility services in a privately owned building. This includes:
a) fire alarm and detection.
b) voice communication.
c) sprinkler/standpipe.
d) emergency lighting/power.
e) Exits.
f) access to exits.
g) other related system(s).
h) natural gas shut offs.
i) electrical shut offs.
j) elevator standby when a building agent is present.
