1. Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company- Station 70 2009 Safety / Line of Duty Death

2. Safety Objectives Responding to an Emergency Responding to an Emergency Seatbelt Use Seatbelt Use Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment On Scene Activities On Scene Activities Fire Tactics & Incident Command Review Fire Tactics & Incident Command Review Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Mayday Mayday! Mayday!! Mayday Mayday! Mayday!! Placing Units Back In Service Placing Units Back In Service Apparatus Safety Apparatus Safety Common Sense Around the Station Common Sense Around the Station LODD LODD

3. Responding to an Emergency Time of Alarm Time of Alarm 3am vs 3pm 3am vs 3pm Type of Call Type of Call Working Fire vs Automatic Alarms Working Fire vs Automatic Alarms Level of Alertness Level of Alertness Lack of Sleep or Distracted Lack of Sleep or Distracted Personal Health Personal Health Taking Medications (Ambien, Lunesta, NyQuil, Cold and Flu) Taking Medications (Ambien, Lunesta, NyQuil, Cold and Flu) Weather Weather Wet – Icy – Snow – Limited Visibility Wet – Icy – Snow – Limited Visibility Speed – Traffic – Warning Lights Speed – Traffic – Warning Lights Title 21 – Summer vs Winter – Amber, Blue or Clear Lights Title 21 – Summer vs Winter – Amber, Blue or Clear Lights “O” TOLERANCE Alcohol Rule

4. Responding to an Emergency Follow SOG’s Follow SOG’s 10mph over posted speed limit 10mph over posted speed limit Modify response for weather, road conditions, traffic patterns, nature of call. Modify response for weather, road conditions, traffic patterns, nature of call. *Alpha, Omega, DOA’s *Elevator Rescue, Public Service, CO2 COLD vs HOT – “Reduced rate” no longer to be used COLD vs HOT – “Reduced rate” no longer to be used Driver/Operator is responsible for the vehicle. Driver/Operator is responsible for the vehicle. Officer is responsible for the driver, the vehicle and setting the tone of the response. Officer is responsible for the driver, the vehicle and setting the tone of the response.

5. Responding to an Emergency Properly assembled crew Properly assembled crew (4) minimum or 8 minutes then respond under-staffed. (4) minimum or 8 minutes then respond under-staffed. Vehicle and personnel check Vehicle and personnel check Staffing Staffing Gear Gear SEATBELTS SEATBELTS Driver/Operator Inspection Driver/Operator Inspection Know the location of the incident Know the location of the incident Map Books Map Books Laptops – ArcExplorer, Red Alert, Streets & Trips Laptops – ArcExplorer, Red Alert, Streets & Trips Response Board, Text Messages, Contact EOC Prior to leaving Response Board, Text Messages, Contact EOC Prior to leaving Use the most direct route Use the most direct route

7. Seat Belt Usage TITLE 21 TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 48. OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM SAFETY ACT CHAPTER 48. OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM SAFETY ACT § 4801. Short title. § 4801. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Occupant Protection System Safety Act. (68 Del. Laws, c. 34, § 1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 2.) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Occupant Protection System Safety Act. (68 Del. Laws, c. 34, § 1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 2.) § 4802. Driver requirements; exceptions; sales requirements; working condition of system. § 4802. Driver requirements; exceptions; sales requirements; working condition of system. (a)(1) The driver of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this State shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt which meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. (a)(1) The driver of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this State shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt which meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. (2) The driver of a motor vehicle shall secure or cause to be secured in a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system, as defined by the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, each occupant of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle who is 16 years of age or older. (2) The driver of a motor vehicle shall secure or cause to be secured in a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system, as defined by the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, each occupant of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle who is 16 years of age or older. (b) The term "motor vehicle," as used in this chapter, is defined in § 101(35) of this title, with the exception of motorcycles. (b) The term "motor vehicle," as used in this chapter, is defined in § 101(35) of this title, with the exception of motorcycles. Fire Trucks and Ambulances too!!

8. International Seatbelt Pledge Firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, age 27, was a member of the Amarillo Texas fire department for one year. On April 23, 2005 he fell out of his fire truck responding to an alarm he died two days later from his injuries. Brian was not wearing his seat belt. Firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, age 27, was a member of the Amarillo Texas fire department for one year. On April 23, 2005 he fell out of his fire truck responding to an alarm he died two days later from his injuries. Brian was not wearing his seat belt. The Pledge: "I pledge to wear my seat belt whenever I am riding in a Fire Department vehicle. I further pledge to insure that all my brother and sister firefighters riding with me wear their seat belts. I am making this pledge willingly; to honor Brian Hunton my brother firefighter because wearing seat belts is the right thing to do." The Pledge: "I pledge to wear my seat belt whenever I am riding in a Fire Department vehicle. I further pledge to insure that all my brother and sister firefighters riding with me wear their seat belts. I am making this pledge willingly; to honor Brian Hunton my brother firefighter because wearing seat belts is the right thing to do." Delaware has NO Stations that are 100% Compliant!!!!! Delaware has NO Stations that are 100% Compliant!!!!!

9. Let this not be you…

10. On Scene Activities “Blocking”

11. On Scene Activities Accountability Accountability PASS tags need to be collected and taken to Command upon arrival PASS tags need to be collected and taken to Command upon arrival Crew Integrity Crew Integrity PAR Checks (15 min internal) 20 minute EOC PAR Checks (15 min internal) 20 minute EOC Assignments Assignments Proper Tools Proper Tools Radio, Hand tools, Water Can, TIC, Hydra-Ram, Lights Radio, Hand tools, Water Can, TIC, Hydra-Ram, Lights Communications, Updates (C.A.N Reports) Communications, Updates (C.A.N Reports) Conditions / Actions / Needs Conditions / Actions / Needs No freelancing!!! Do your job, advise when complete and return to staging unless immediately re-assigned No freelancing!!! Do your job, advise when complete and return to staging unless immediately re-assigned

12. On Scene Activities Everyone is a Safety Officer Everyone is a Safety Officer Stop “IT” before someone gets hurt! Stop “IT” before someone gets hurt! Relay conditions/hazards to Command, Operations and other operating crews Relay conditions/hazards to Command, Operations and other operating crews Changes in fire/smoke conditions Changes in fire/smoke conditions Weakening floors, ceilings, roof, walls Weakening floors, ceilings, roof, walls Downed power lines, Breakers/Meters Isolated Downed power lines, Breakers/Meters Isolated Keep an eye on your AIR Pressure! Keep an eye on your AIR Pressure! Deep inside a structure Deep inside a structure Large Area / Box Buildings Large Area / Box Buildings Adopt an 1000psi exit strategy Adopt an 1000psi exit strategy Remember if you are 20 minutes in, it takes 20 minutes to get out. How much air are you carrying? Remember if you are 20 minutes in, it takes 20 minutes to get out. How much air are you carrying? 20-30 minutes working time. Use 60 minute Cylinders… 20-30 minutes working time. Use 60 minute Cylinders…

13. Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Fire Tactics & ICS Review “Getting on the Same Page”

14. ICS TERMS Command – The individual assumes total responsibility for setting the strategy and tactics for the incident. Command – The individual assumes total responsibility for setting the strategy and tactics for the incident. Appoints other officers as needed to MANAGE the incident. Appoints other officers as needed to MANAGE the incident. Determines the MODE of the incident. Determines the MODE of the incident.

15. MODES OF OPERATION Investigative – Used at incidents such as AFA’s, Odor of smoke, etc. Investigative – Used at incidents such as AFA’s, Odor of smoke, etc. Offensive – Interior fire attack. Offensive – Interior fire attack. Defensive – Exterior fire attack. Defensive – Exterior fire attack. Combination – uses modes listed above, in order determined by command. Combination – uses modes listed above, in order determined by command.

16. Operations Officer Carries out the strategy as set by command. Carries out the strategy as set by command. Assumes the tactical portion of the incident. Assumes the tactical portion of the incident. Assures that all tactical responsibilities are met: Primary & Secondary Searches, Fire Attack, Ventilation, Utility Control, etc. Assures that all tactical responsibilities are met: Primary & Secondary Searches, Fire Attack, Ventilation, Utility Control, etc.

17. Accountability Officer Assist the Incident Commander with the tracking of personnel assigned to the incident. Assist the Incident Commander with the tracking of personnel assigned to the incident. Located at the “Check-In” point, usually at the command post. Located at the “Check-In” point, usually at the command post. Conducts PAR checks. Conducts PAR checks. Command assumes this responsibility if not assigned. Command assumes this responsibility if not assigned.

18. “P.A.R.” CHECKS Personnel Accountability Checks. Personnel Accountability Checks. Conducted by the Accountability Officer or Command if an Accountability Officer is not assigned. Conducted by the Accountability Officer or Command if an Accountability Officer is not assigned. Conducted at 20 minute intervals. Conducted at 20 minute intervals. Initiated by Sussex via radio. Initiated by Sussex via radio. Timer at the command post set for 15 minutes. Timer at the command post set for 15 minutes. May be discontinued by request of Command. May be discontinued by request of Command.

19. Safety Officer Assist the Incident Commander with keeping all personnel operating at the scene SAFE. Assist the Incident Commander with keeping all personnel operating at the scene SAFE. Command assumes this responsibility if an Safety Officer is not assigned to the incident. Command assumes this responsibility if an Safety Officer is not assigned to the incident. A MUST on a Hazardous Materials incident. A MUST on a Hazardous Materials incident. Has the authority to STOP any act deemed an IMINANT HAZZARD, must report this action to Command. Has the authority to STOP any act deemed an IMINANT HAZZARD, must report this action to Command. Has the obligation to ADVISE the crew leader or officer of any act deemed unsafe and request a change of tactics. Has the obligation to ADVISE the crew leader or officer of any act deemed unsafe and request a change of tactics.

20. P.I.O. Public Information Officer Public Information Officer Assist the Incident Commander with dealing with the press. Assist the Incident Commander with dealing with the press. At the incident scene, located in an area deemed safe by command. At the incident scene, located in an area deemed safe by command. After returning to the fire station, press release approved by Command. After returning to the fire station, press release approved by Command. Command assumes this responsibility if not assigned. Command assumes this responsibility if not assigned.

21. Divisions A GEOGRAPHIC area on the fireground. A GEOGRAPHIC area on the fireground. Division 1 is the 1 st Floor. Division 1 is the 1 st Floor. Division 2 is the 2 nd Floor. Division 2 is the 2 nd Floor. Roof Division. Roof Division. Basement Division. Basement Division. Outside areas may be assigned “Division A”, “Division C”, etc. (structural fire) Outside areas may be assigned “Division A”, “Division C”, etc. (structural fire) Outside areas may be assigned “East Division”, “West Division”, etc. (woods fire) Outside areas may be assigned “East Division”, “West Division”, etc. (woods fire)

22. Divisions

23. Groups A task assigned to a unit on the fireground A task assigned to a unit on the fireground Ventilation, Search & Rescue, Fire Attack, Lighting, etc. Ventilation, Search & Rescue, Fire Attack, Lighting, etc. Referred to as “Fire Attack Group”, etc. Referred to as “Fire Attack Group”, etc. Has no geographic boundaries. Has no geographic boundaries.

24. Sides The sides of a structure are identified as A,B,C, & D. The sides of a structure are identified as A,B,C, & D. “Side A” is the front of the structure. “Side A” is the front of the structure. All other sides are identified “clockwise” from “Side A”. All other sides are identified “clockwise” from “Side A”. If unable to readily determine, “Side A”, command must establish this and notify all units operating on the fireground. If unable to readily determine, “Side A”, command must establish this and notify all units operating on the fireground.

25. Sides

26. Exposures Used to identify exposures. Used to identify exposures. May include multiple designations in townhouses or strip malls. May include multiple designations in townhouses or strip malls.

27. Exposures

28. Quadrants Quadrants are used to identify areas on the interior of a structure. Quadrants are used to identify areas on the interior of a structure. The interior is divided into 4 quadrants. The interior is divided into 4 quadrants. Identify by using Alpha,Bravo,Charlie, & Delta. Identify by using Alpha,Bravo,Charlie, & Delta. Identify starting with “Quadrant Alpha” as the front left side, and continuing clockwise around the structure. Identify starting with “Quadrant Alpha” as the front left side, and continuing clockwise around the structure.

29. Quadrants

30. Water Supply Officer Assist the Incident Commander with ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted water supply. Assist the Incident Commander with ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted water supply. Stays on the Fire Operations Channel (usually Fire 2). Stays on the Fire Operations Channel (usually Fire 2). Request additional resources through Command. Request additional resources through Command. Command assumes this responsibility if not assigned. Command assumes this responsibility if not assigned.

31. Apparatus Staging Area An area designated by Command to stage apparatus for future use on the fireground. An area designated by Command to stage apparatus for future use on the fireground. Level 1 – In the direction of travel prior to the incident scene. Level 1 – In the direction of travel prior to the incident scene. Level 2 – Specific Location, “Food Lion Parking Lot”, etc. Level 2 – Specific Location, “Food Lion Parking Lot”, etc. 1 st Engine Company Officer to arrive into a Level 2 staging area assumes the position of “Apparatus Staging Officer” 1 st Engine Company Officer to arrive into a Level 2 staging area assumes the position of “Apparatus Staging Officer”

32. Apparatus Staging Officer Assigned at all Level 2 staging areas. Assigned at all Level 2 staging areas. Individual responsible for keeping track of resources available in the staging area. Individual responsible for keeping track of resources available in the staging area. 1 st Engine Company officer to arrive at the staging area. 1 st Engine Company officer to arrive at the staging area. Will need clipboard and portable radio. Will need clipboard and portable radio. A minimum level of resources may be established. A minimum level of resources may be established.

33. Personnel Staging Area An area designated on the fireground for staging of personnel. An area designated on the fireground for staging of personnel. Organized by crews. Organized by crews. Future use on the fireground. Future use on the fireground. In an area not to interfere with ongoing fireground operations. In an area not to interfere with ongoing fireground operations. Do not confuse this area with the “RIT Team” staging area. Do not confuse this area with the “RIT Team” staging area.

34. Personnel Staging Officer Individual responsible for keep track and assigning personnel as requested by Operations or Command. Individual responsible for keep track and assigning personnel as requested by Operations or Command. Will need clipboard and portable radio. Will need clipboard and portable radio. A minimum level of resources may be established. A minimum level of resources may be established.

35. Crew Leader Responsible for “CREW INTEGRITY”. Responsible for “CREW INTEGRITY”. Responsible for assuring that tasks are completed as assigned by command. Responsible for assuring that tasks are completed as assigned by command. Should be the Officer of the crew. Should be the Officer of the crew. If no officer, most senior firefighter. If no officer, most senior firefighter. Should be the only member to communicate on the radio. Should be the only member to communicate on the radio. Should use the apparatus designation during radio communications, “Engine 84-2”, “Rescue 84”, “Truck 84”, etc. Should use the apparatus designation during radio communications, “Engine 84-2”, “Rescue 84”, “Truck 84”, etc.

36. CREW INTEGRITY Keeping our crews together throughout the incident. Keeping our crews together throughout the incident. The only real “Accountability”. The only real “Accountability”. One of the most important concepts on the fireground. One of the most important concepts on the fireground. Crews should remain together throughout the incident: personnel staging>assigned tasks>rehabilitation>SCBA air re-fill>then back to personnel staging. Crews should remain together throughout the incident: personnel staging>assigned tasks>rehabilitation>SCBA air re-fill>then back to personnel staging.

37. Splitting Crews Large Crews, capable of being split into separate crews of 2 or more firefighters each. Large Crews, capable of being split into separate crews of 2 or more firefighters each. Crew leader assigned to each crew. Crew leader assigned to each crew. Identified as Crews A, B, etc. “Truck 84A”, “Truck 84B”. Identified as Crews A, B, etc. “Truck 84A”, “Truck 84B”. Tasks used during radio communications is helpful to Operations or Command. “Truck 84, Search”. Tasks used during radio communications is helpful to Operations or Command. “Truck 84, Search”.

38. Radio Communications Should use apparatus designation as identifier. Should use apparatus designation as identifier. Should use your current location, if possible, during transmissions. Should use your current location, if possible, during transmissions. Example: “Engine 84-2, Division 2, to Operations” Example: “Engine 84-2, Division 2, to Operations” Helps with tracking of your location in case of an emergency involving your crew. Helps with tracking of your location in case of an emergency involving your crew.

39. Radio Channels Fire 2 – Primary (East Zone) radio channel, used for apparatus communications and for requesting assignments upon arrival. Fire 2 – Primary (East Zone) radio channel, used for apparatus communications and for requesting assignments upon arrival. Fire 3 – Used by Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville (Central Zone). Fire 3 – Used by Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville (Central Zone). Fire 5 or Fire 1 – Used as an alternative radio channel if Fire 2 is already being used. Fire 5 or Fire 1 – Used as an alternative radio channel if Fire 2 is already being used. Talk 1 – Used for “On-Scene” radio communications between Command, Operations, and Crews working the incident. Talk 1 – Used for “On-Scene” radio communications between Command, Operations, and Crews working the incident. When calling a FADO (Fire Apparatus Driver Operator) you must be specific “Command to Engine 84-2’s driver operator”. When calling a FADO (Fire Apparatus Driver Operator) you must be specific “Command to Engine 84-2’s driver operator”.

40. Task Assignments Receive assignment from Operations or Command. Receive assignment from Operations or Command. Maintain “CREW INTEGRITY”. Maintain “CREW INTEGRITY”. Notify Operations or Command when: Notify Operations or Command when: Task complete. Task complete. You need additional resources to complete the task. You need additional resources to complete the task. You cannot complete the task. You cannot complete the task.

41. R.I.T. Rapid Intervention Team Rapid Intervention Team Dispatched on initial alarm for a working structural fire, 3 rd due company. Dispatched on initial alarm for a working structural fire, 3 rd due company. Should consist of at least an Engine Company, RIT Apparatus, and adequate personnel to accomplish task. Should consist of at least an Engine Company, RIT Apparatus, and adequate personnel to accomplish task. Usually positioned on Side A. Usually positioned on Side A. Multiple RIT Teams may be needed on larger buildings. Multiple RIT Teams may be needed on larger buildings.

42. RIT Tasks Report to Command upon arrival, then report to an area assigned by command. Report to Command upon arrival, then report to an area assigned by command. Assemble necessary equipment. Assemble necessary equipment. Monitor radio channels being used on the fireground. Monitor radio channels being used on the fireground. Throw ground ladders for emergency egress. Throw ground ladders for emergency egress. Be the “eyes & ears” for Command. Be the “eyes & ears” for Command.

43. Evacuation Signal Used to evacuate the fire building in an emergency. Used to evacuate the fire building in an emergency. A 30 second solid blast from all apparatus air horns. A 30 second solid blast from all apparatus air horns. Command should advise “Sussex” to activate the evacuation tone over the operations channel. Command should advise “Sussex” to activate the evacuation tone over the operations channel. An immediate PAR check should be completed. An immediate PAR check should be completed. Leave equipment and hose lines if safe to do so, evaluate your situation. Leave equipment and hose lines if safe to do so, evaluate your situation.

44. Pre-determined Assignment Structural Fires 1 st Due Engine – Fire Attack, Search & Rescue in immediate fire area. 1 st Due Engine – Fire Attack, Search & Rescue in immediate fire area. 1 st Due Truck – Primary Search & Rescue, Ventilation. 1 st Due Truck – Primary Search & Rescue, Ventilation. 2 nd Due Engine – Assist with fire attack (back-up hose line), establish a water supply. 2 nd Due Engine – Assist with fire attack (back-up hose line), establish a water supply. 1 st Due Rescue – Control Utilities. 1 st Due Rescue – Control Utilities.

45. Pre-Determined Assignments Motor Vehicle Accidents 1 st Due EMS – Triage, Patient Care. 1 st Due EMS – Triage, Patient Care. 1 st Due Engine – Hazard Control, Vehicle Stabilization, Start Extrication. 1 st Due Engine – Hazard Control, Vehicle Stabilization, Start Extrication. 1 st Due Rescue – Extrication. 1 st Due Rescue – Extrication. 2 nd Due EMS – Assist with Patient Care. 2 nd Due EMS – Assist with Patient Care.

46. Personal Protective Equipment Basic Layers Basic Layers Cotton Materials vs Polyester or blends Cotton Materials vs Polyester or blends Under Armor type materials Under Armor type materials Socks Socks Turnout Gear Turnout Gear Coat, Pants, Boots, Hood, Helmet, Gloves, Eye & Ear Protection, SCBA with correctly sized mask, NyTrile Gloves, Safety Vests Coat, Pants, Boots, Hood, Helmet, Gloves, Eye & Ear Protection, SCBA with correctly sized mask, NyTrile Gloves, Safety Vests Gear Cleaning using Extractor Gear Cleaning using Extractor Working Fires Working Fires Bio-Hazards Bio-Hazards Other contaminates Other contaminates Gear Inspections Gear Inspections Annually Annually Post thermal exposure Post thermal exposure 10 yr Replacement 10 yr Replacement Basic Donning and Doffing Drills Basic Donning and Doffing Drills 2 Minute Drill 2 Minute Drill

51. MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!! CALL EARLY! – MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY CALL EARLY! – MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Firefighters should call a MAYDAY in the following situations Firefighters should call a MAYDAY in the following situations Entanglement, Trapped or Pinned Entanglement, Trapped or Pinned Fallen through the floor, roof or are unaccounted for Fallen through the floor, roof or are unaccounted for Caught in a flashover Caught in a flashover Off of the hose line in a large area with zero visibility Off of the hose line in a large area with zero visibility Low air alarm activates and you can not find an immediate exit Low air alarm activates and you can not find an immediate exit Anytime you feel that your or your crews safety is at risk Anytime you feel that your or your crews safety is at risk

52. Mayday Procedure After sounding the Mayday After sounding the Mayday L.U.N.A.R L.U.N.A.R Last known location / Assignment Last known location / Assignment Unit number – Members of crew Unit number – Members of crew Nature of Emergency Nature of Emergency Air Supply Air Supply Resources needed Resources needed Activate PASS Alarm Activate PASS Alarm Shine light towards the ceiling Shine light towards the ceiling Attempt Self Rescue Attempt Self Rescue Maintain contact with Command of progress Maintain contact with Command of progress All crews not involved in the RIT, maintain radio silence except for urgent transmissions. All crews not involved in the RIT, maintain radio silence except for urgent transmissions.

53. Command Acknowledges the Mayday Acknowledges the Mayday L.U.N.A.R L.U.N.A.R Notifies Sussex and Units operating on the scene. Notifies Sussex and Units operating on the scene. Switches operations to another channel so Mayday can stay on the main channel. Switches operations to another channel so Mayday can stay on the main channel. Deploys RIT team to the area nearest to the MAYDAY. Deploys RIT team to the area nearest to the MAYDAY. Provides info for resources needed Provides info for resources needed Immediate PAR check from all crews. Immediate PAR check from all crews. Evacuate building/structure as needed Evacuate building/structure as needed Ensures that Operations are still maintained. Ensures that Operations are still maintained. Firefighting still has to continue Firefighting still has to continue Assesses manpower on scene and strikes additional alarms as needed. Assesses manpower on scene and strikes additional alarms as needed. Upon effecting a rescue or upon canceling the Mayday, Command shall: Upon effecting a rescue or upon canceling the Mayday, Command shall: Check on members status Check on members status Update on scene crews of status Update on scene crews of status Sets tone for continued operations Sets tone for continued operations Post call defusing Post call defusing

54. Houston Mayday Clip One Clip One Clip One Clip One Clip Two Clip Two Clip Two Clip Two

55. Placing units back into service The call is not over until the units are The call is not over until the units are Full of fuel and water Full of fuel and water SCBA’s filled, Masks cleaned, Straps inspected SCBA’s filled, Masks cleaned, Straps inspected Hose cleaned and re-packed as needed Hose cleaned and re-packed as needed Radio placed back in chargers Radio placed back in chargers Saws and Fans cleaned/fueled inspected Saws and Fans cleaned/fueled inspected E6 CAFS filled with foam (as needed) E6 CAFS filled with foam (as needed) Ladders inspected as needed Ladders inspected as needed Damaged items pulled from service and marked Damaged items pulled from service and marked Each apparatus officer is responsible for their vehicles Each apparatus officer is responsible for their vehicles

56. Apparatus Safety Loading hose Loading hose Use sound footing Use sound footing Do not rush Do not rush Load hose stationary when possible. If backing up to load hose ensure you have a backer. Speed is not above idle. Load hose stationary when possible. If backing up to load hose ensure you have a backer. Speed is not above idle. Lifting Lifting Use assistance for heavy objects Use assistance for heavy objects Lift with your legs not your back Lift with your legs not your back Backing Backing Always position a single backer at the Driver’s side rear. An additional backer can position at the Officers front as a lookout only Always position a single backer at the Driver’s side rear. An additional backer can position at the Officers front as a lookout only Recon the area prior to moving the vehicle Recon the area prior to moving the vehicle When ever possible turn around or take another route instead of backing When ever possible turn around or take another route instead of backing

57. Common Sense around the Station Pay attention for wet floors Pay attention for wet floors Look for potential dangers Look for potential dangers Ladders, Equipment on the floor, ect. Ladders, Equipment on the floor, ect. Proper training for equipment around the station Proper training for equipment around the station Compressor Compressor Washer/Dryer Washer/Dryer Ovens/Stoves/Fryers Ovens/Stoves/Fryers No horse play (Bylaws) No horse play (Bylaws) Use caution entering/leaving the parking lots Use caution entering/leaving the parking lots

58. Line of Duty Death As per the US Government, in 1976 the Public Safety Officer Benefit program was started. Any police officer, firefighter, member of a rescue squad or ambulance company that is killed in the line of duty or suffers disability may qualify for PSOB benefits Benefits include a one time payout and educational assistance for an officer’s spouse or children.

59. What Happens.. Immediate trauma by members on scene Immediate trauma by members on scene Notification of family and entire company by Approved Means Notification of family and entire company by Approved Means Station is placed out of service (3 day minimum) Operations and Administration Station is placed out of service (3 day minimum) Operations and Administration On going Emotion Stress by On going Emotion Stress by Family Family Friends Friends Members Members Funeral and Memorial Planning Funeral and Memorial Planning The Funeral The Funeral The Investigation, Media Coverage local and national, Internal/External Blame and Criticism The Investigation, Media Coverage local and national, Internal/External Blame and Criticism Recovery, On-going stressors Recovery, On-going stressors “IT CAN HAPPEN TO US”

61. Our Next Step Develop a Line of Duty Death Workgroup Develop a Line of Duty Death Workgroup Establish an SOG regarding a death or serious injury Establish an SOG regarding a death or serious injury Establish individual packets for members Establish individual packets for members Educate membership in S.O.G Educate membership in S.O.G Encourage SAFETY at every opportunity Encourage SAFETY at every opportunity -Videos -

62. LINKS www.firehero.org www.firehero.org www.firehero.org www.firefighterclosecalls.com www.firefighterclosecalls.com www.firefighterclosecalls.com www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/ www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/ www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/ www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/ www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/ www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

63. FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER When I'm called to duty God wherever flames may rage grant me the strength to save a life whatever be its age Help me to embrace a little child before it is too late or save an older person from the horror of that fate Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout and quickly and efficiently put the fire out I want to fill my calling Lord and give the best in me to guard my every neighbor and protect his property And if according to your will I am to lose my life God bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife

64. Thank you! These three training videos and Powerpoint presentations are a very useful resource and will be used in future training. Special Thanks to Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant and Fireman’s Fund Insurance for the production of these training materials.