Firefighter Safety

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Firefighter

Safety

SAFETY


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Why Have a Safety Program ?

1 of every 12firefighters will be

injured in the line of

duty this year


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Since 1988, an average of 100firefighters per year werekilled in the line of duty


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Worcester, Massachusetts


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Emmitsburgh, Maryland


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Fatalities by Type of Duty


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Type of Emergency Duty


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Laws & Regulations

COMM 30

FD Safety & Health

COMM 32

Public Employee Safety & Health


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Laws & Regulations

Written as recommendations, many NFPAStandards are adopted through reference

in COMM 30

NFPA 1001FF Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1002Driver / Operator Qualifications

NFPA 1403Live Fire Training

NFPA 1901Pumper Fire ApparatusNFPA 1981SCBA

NFPA 1983Life Safety Rope, Harnesses, and Hardware


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Laws & Regulations

Although Wisconsin is not an OSHA State,

many OSHA Standards are adopted

through reference in COMM 32Part 1904Recording & Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

Part 1910Occupational Safety & Health

Bloodborne Pathogens

Hazardous Materials

Respiratory Protection

Confined Space Entry

Lockout / Tagout


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Laws & Regulations

Many other documents are recognized as industry

standards, but unless adopted by reference in COMM

30 & 32, they are not legally enforceable and merely

serve as recommendations.


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Laws & Regulations

Although FFs in WI are waived from having Commercial

Driver License (CDL) Certification, they DO have to abide by

the CDL requirements of State Statute 346.63.

This statute clearly stipulates that no personmay operate or be on-duty . . .

while having a blood-alcohol concentration

above 0.0,

within 4 hours of having consumed orhaving been under the influence of an

intoxicating beverage, or

while possessing an intoxicating beverage,

regardless of its alcohol content.

OTIS


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Fire Department Safety Officer

Assists the Fire Chief in the

ultimate responsibility

for the safety and health

of the fire fighter.

Safety

Off icer


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Qualifications

FD member

Knowledge of state / locallaws (COMM 30 - 32)

Knowledge of potential

hazards related to firefighting

Knowledge of principles /techniques of managing a

safety & health program

Safety

Off icer


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Duties

Safety & Health Committee

Safety in workplace Safety in training

Incident safety

Records management

Policy and proceduredevelopment

Safety

Off icer


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Fireground Safety Officer (Sector)

Sector Officer

Time Keeping (SCBA)

Accountability (PAR)

Building Survey (Size-Up)

Operations

Accident/Injury Investigation


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Firefighter Safety

Safety Committee

Representatives of FD

Management Labor

Others

Responsibilities

Research & Development Make recommendations

Hold bi-annual meetings


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Firefighter Safety

Training Establish a program to prevent occupational accidents,

deaths & injuries.

Qualified Instructorsanyone who is knowledgeable in

the topic, not necessarily a certified instructor.

Training must match duties and include training in the

Incident Management System (IMS)


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Firefighter Safety

Training Monthly training in structural firefighting (or related

topicsSCBA, ladders, etc.)

Live fire training must follow NFPA 1403 FFs must be trained in procedures to effect his or her

safe exit from a dangerous area if equipment fails or

fire conditions change suddenly

Backdraft

flashover

safety & survivalbldg. construction -RIT


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Firefighter Safety

The solution is early,

high ventilation


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Firefighter Safety


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Firefighter Safety

FLASHOVER


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Firefighter Safety


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Firefighter Safety


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Firefighter Safety

1 times the height of the building


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Firefighter Safety

Permanent Records

Job related accidents & illnesses

Confidential health records


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Firefighter Safety

Member Exposures

Toxic products (Carcinogens)

Infectious diseases (HIV)

Vehicles & Equipment

Maintenance

Repairs Service

Documented


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Firefighter Safety

ApparatusDrivers / Operators

Trained & Certified (NFPA 1002)

Valid DL Driver is responsible for the safe and prudent

operation of the vehicle in all conditions.

Any Officer directly supervising the driver isresponsible for the actions of the driver.


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Firefighter Safety

Apparatus Inspections

Weekly - minimum

Within 24 hrs after use or repair

Annual testing & certification

Fire Pumps

Aerials Portable equipment, ladders, hose


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Firefighter Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

Coat / Bunker Pants

Helmet / Gloves / Boots / Hood

SCBA PASS Device

Hearing & Eye Protection

Must meet NFPA standards at time of

manufacture Must be maintained according to

manufacturers recommendations


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COMMAND

Firefighter Safety

Emergency Operations

Incident Management System (IMS)

Written guidelines

Identify roles / responsibilities of personnel

Safety of Operations

IMS Training

Assign safety responsibilities to supervisory personnel

The IC is ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE

SAFETY

OPERATIONS

PIO


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Firefighter Safety

Incident Safety RequirementsNeed for sufficient personnel /

limited operations

Inexperienced FFs must be assigned

w/ experienced ones

Must wear retro-reflective garment

and protective headwear if in

potential contact with traffic


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Firefighter SafetyProcedures for Interior Structural Firefighting

Firefighters shall operate in teams of two or more and

remain in communication with each other through

visual, audible, physical, safety guide rope, electronic or

other means to coordinate their activities, and

In close enough proximity to each other to be able to

provide assistance in case of an emergency.

Two-in


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Except in the case of a structural fire which is in the

initial or beginning stage and which can be controlled

or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers, a back-

up team of at least two members shall be available at

the scene for rescue if the need arises.

Two-out


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In ALL structural fires in which firefighters

use SCBA, at least one additional member shall

be assigned to remain outside the structural

fire and monitor the operations. (Incident

Commander)

It is not the intent of this rule to prevent any

number of persons from responding to a fire call,

setting up equipment and initiating exterior fire

suppression at the fire scene.

Also, it is not the intent of this rule to prohibit an

individual firefighter from taking an action to

preserve the life or safety of another person.


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Two-out

Two-in

COMM 30

+ one


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Firefighter Safety

At emergency operations, the IC shall

evaluate the risk to FFs and, if necessary,

request at least BLS personnel and pt.

transportation be available.


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Facility Safety

Must meet the requirements of COMM 32


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Firefighter Safety

Scene Re-Hab

Reduces Stress

Provides Rest

reduces heat stress

reduces fatigue

provides warming

Fluid replacementFood

Medical Monitoring


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Firefighter Safety

Scene Re-HabRecommendations

After 2 SCBA bottles

After 45 minutes of strenuous work

When members are obviously fatigued, faint, injuredor emotionally drained

Re-Hab Locations

Nearby Scene

outside hazard area - no exhaust fumes

EMS units / Red Cross / Salvation Army

tent, garage, bus, squad


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Firefighter Safety

On Scene

Electrical

Traffic

Building Construction

Haz-Mat

Tools & Equipment


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Special Hazards

Electrical systems & equipment

sources

power lines, fuses, breaker panels, building wiring,

appliancesprecautions

assume they are energized

notify WEPCO

do not use straight or solid hose streams use caution when raising ladders


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Firefighter Safety

Medical

Physical Exams

Prior to employment

Scheduled

Fitness Program

Job task evaluations

Combat Challenge

SCBA Fitness Evaluation

annual


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Firefighter Safety

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Counseling for . . .

Alcohol / substance abuse Stress / personal problems

Health promotion activities

Smoking cessation

Healthy living

Enhancing overall wellness

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