Active Shooting / Snipers

• Immediately withdraw
• Use distance, shielding
• If you cannot withdraw, seek hard cover and concealment
• Request forthwith NYPD and provide NYPD with:
  • Shooter info: location, how many, etc.
  • Victim / hostage info
  • Weapon type
  • Communication method of shooters, e..g cell phones

Airport Operations

Air Recon Chief

Apparatus Collision Investigation

Asbestos

Asbestos is hazardous if it breaks and is then inhaled or ingested.

1. Transmit 10-80, specify asbestos
2. Minimize commitment of members
3. Use of SCBA is mandatory until decontamination
4. Gently wet the asbestos material using fog or spray to prevent fibers from becoming airborne
5. Limit overhaul in the suspected area
6. Separate firefighters that were exposed and prevent cross contamination
7. SCBA must be used until members are deconned or washed down
8. Conduct testing as indicated below
9. Use decontamination procedures if appropriate

AUC 202

• Officer Responsibilities:

  • Prohibit on and off - duty members present at time of discovery of any violation from leaving premises without permission of the investigation officer.
  • Relieve on duty members from emergency response duty.
  • Have affected unit placed OOS.
  • Notify next superior officer.
  • Notify BITS.
  • Document in company journal.
  • UOR completed for suspected or known violation of policy. Documentation should include all observations (+ or -) of members appearance, behavior, speech, performance indicators, or body odors and any other observations that indicate violation of policy.

• Duties of All Chiefs:

  • Notify Borough Command.
  • Ensure all above notifications made.
  • Consult with Command Chief to designate investigating officer.

• Duties of Investigating Officer

  • Roll call.
  • Advise officers and firefighters of right to representation before being questioned.
  • After notification conduct investigation.
  • If officer has reason to believe member has violated policy, order testing for alcohol, marijuana and illegal drugs. Document reasons for determination in report to COD via chain of command. If no reason to believe policy violated document reasons in report to COD via chain of command.

Carbon Monoxide

Symptoms of CO poisoning:

Mild

headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, confusion

Moderate

drowsy, vomit, unconscious

Severe

seizure, coma, death

Collapse Operations

• Second ladder company gets utilities
• Tower ladder(s) to cover building and exposures but stay out of collapse zone
• Aerial ladder should only position near front if 100’ reach needed
• First and second engines take hydrants outside block (unless stang needed)
• Third and fourth engines take hydrants in rear
• Second alarm engines seal off street
• Handlines should be stretched to protect ladder operations and back up the line
• Additional handlines should be stretched as needed to the 2, 3, 4 sides of collapse
• Stretch a 3 1/2” line to tower ladder to protect front

6 sided survey / building type / stability status / floor(s) / life / fire / gas smell & sounds / electric arcing / water

Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles

• Warning placards possibly on both bumpers
• ID # 1971 in diamond
• Lighter than air (2/3 as heavy)
• Fusible plugs (relief device) open when cylinder is heated
• Cylinders will fail, but will not BLEVE
• Command buses have ¼ turn shut off near front

Confined Space Operations

Ensure necessary response (confined space matrix)

• Rescue and Squad are trained in complex confined space entry
• SOC Support Ladders are trained in line of sight rescues
• First alarm should not lower a rescuer via LSR unless extreme circumstances exist

Decontamination Procedures

• Notify Haz-Mat decon support unit of need for temporary replacement equip, but only if members have no second set of bunker gear
• Haz-Mat decon support unit will need to know unit location, number of members, items contaminated
• Utilize DSU app on iPad to arrange pickup.
  
• Use [double sealed] clear bag for all items needing decon
• Label bags with name, assigned unit, type contaminant (blood, etc.)
• Take clear bags to quarters via apparatus and put in light traffic area on apparatus floor for pickup
• Establish suitable area for firefighters to change to coveralls if incident command feels they must remove PPE uniforms at the scene
• Incident command must establish locations for collection of bagged equipment and distribution of replacement equipment

Joint FD/EMS Operations

EMS to report to FDNY IC when FD arrives first. EMS is in charge of all medical control including;

• Patient care
• Patient transportation,
• Patient movement

When questions arise regarding the level of protective equipment needed, consult the highest level of medical certification present.

Fire branch ranking officer is the incident command and is responsible for all decisions except medical matters, including:

1. On scene safety for patient, firefighters, EMS
2. Decision to continue search if no patient
3. Decision to terminate search
4. Decision to force entry
5. Consult with and be guided by the highest level provider that first establishes patient contact for patient care decisions

Exception to the above: FDNY-EMS is responsible for coordination of prehospital resources if:

• Multiple casualties
• Hazmat with decon
• Fires/crimes in progress
• Unscheduled medevac transport
• Unusual public health/safety situations

Explosives / Incendiary Devices

Incident command is NYPD at a bomb threat, unified command at an explosion

Energized Electrical Equipment

 - Insulated however frequently found compromised. 
 - Aerial Cable is suspended on a steel line with rings or saddles every 1.5 feet.
 - Aerial Cable can look similar to some phone and cable TV lines and has splice boxes which appear similar to phone splice boxes.

Haz Mat Incidents—Emergency Response Plan

10-80 Signal

No Code—can be controlled by responding units

–Small quantity release

–Identity of material known

–Firefighter PPE is adequate

–No special equipment needed

Code 1—Need special resources—HM Battalion, HM 1, HMTU

Hi Rise Operations

Hi Rise Roof Chief

Cross Band Repeater: First Arriving Battalion Chief

1. Notify dispatcher of repeater activation
2. Park across street from operation
3. Depress “power on” button
4. Depress “yellow VRS” button
   • check digital readout—“self check”
   • digital readout will alternate between “VRS both” & “Channel 2”
   • small triangle on digital readout indicates repeater is on
5. Remove VHF-HT & Post Radio
   • both should be on channel 2
6. Turn on VHF-HT and turn on post radio
7. Give “test, test” via VHF-HT to post radio
   • red light on repeater should go on
8. Give return test via post radio to VHF-HT
   • VHF-HT will emit short double tone when VHF-HT transmission is complete
9. Lobby transmissions are given via VHF-HT
   • this goes through car repeater to reach
   • Post radios on command channel 2
10. Emergency Steering
    • Lobby can transmit on another channel (ex-ch. 1)
    • Repeater will remain on new channel until it is steered to another channel

Hospital Fires

• Fire floor reported
• Wing / room number
• Elevator status
• HVAC status
• Evacuation initiated
• Hospital staff needed to assist in evacuation?
• Floor plan
• Evacuation stair
• Attack stair
• Sprinkler supplied?
• Standpipe supplied?
• Oxygen status in the fire area
• Patient location in the refuge area

Type of care provided in the fire area:

ICU, CCU, isolation, psychiatric, neonatal, special, hazards, MRI, labs, radiation, infectious waste, oxygen, chemical, storage, other

Inspector General Notification

• Investigates criminal, corrupt, and conflict of interest
• Call Inspector General if not sure whether BITS or Inspector General
• Notify Inspector General office directly during business hours
• Notify Inspector General on call supervisor via FDOC for emergency

Examples of allegations requiring Inspector General:

• Violations of law
• Theft, bribes, gratuity
• Falsification of records
• False claims of on duty injury
• Any allegation concerning theft by FD employeess at operations, inspections or in quarters requires:
• Incident Command to immediately notify–FOC via cell phone

BITS Immediate Notification By Telephone

• Arrest of department employee
• Physical altercation among members
• Serious confrontation with civilians
• On duty confrontation with PD involving possible discipline
• Dangerous misuse of department vehicle
• On duty incident involving possession or use of alcohol or drugs

Incident Command—“CIMS”

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

• 1.5–2.0 times heavier than air
• Odorless- except for domestic products
• Bleve possible if tank fails in fire/ rupture
• Heated cylinder causes excess pressure and will open the relief valve

Liquefied Petroleum Gas / Compressed Gas Confiscation

–Illegal storage of liquefied petroleum gas / compressed gas–full or empty, inside or outside –Adm. Company & Adm battalion to scene, if available, otherwise they are notified for awareness –Adm. deputy notified of all particulars –Disconnect or removal decision based on time, cylinder size/ condition, presence of responsible person –Preferred means is responsible vendor or person with C of F

Movement of liquefied petroleum gas containers within building by vendors:

–Transport plugs must be installed on outlet valve connections –All movement under personal supervision of C of F –If container of more than 20 lbs must be moved to another floor— this shall be done only by freight elevator, construction elevator, or passenger elevator when approved –These elevators are only to be occupied by those engaged in moving –Containers 20 lbs or less may be moved in elevators as above or in building stairwells if such stairs are unoccupied

At all times inside or outside of buildings:

• Connecting & Disconnecting of liquefied petroleum gas containers more then 16.4 oz shall be performed by a C of F holder

If Vendor or C of F is unavailable or an emergency condition exists (leaking or damaged cylinder)—FDNY personnel can be used

Determine responsible vendor by cylinder markings or by asking and have them respond—–insure their vehicle has a permit

• Notify vendor via dispatcher for taped timed record
• Dispatcher to obtain an ETA

Notify dispatcher via department radio regarding the:

–Number of cylinders to remove,

–Type of cylinder (liquefied petroleum gas or compressed gas)

–Size of cylinders

–Whether cylinders are full or empty, if this can be determined

Haz-Mat Ops logistics vehicle–Removes cylinders If vendor Is unidentified or does not come—-the only approved FDNY vehicle

Offload options for the incident command

1. Engine escort of fire marshal vehicle

2. Engine & Haz-Mat escort fire marshal vehicle

3. Engine special call to meet fire marshal vehicle at BOT

4. Two FMD personnel-assigned to the fire marshal vehicle

Particulars—on fire / emergency report—copy to FPOSU

Cylinder removal by the vendor

• Vendor will provide owner or owner’s representative with a receipt

• Fire company should request a duplicate copy of the vendor’s receipt

In all cases for company records

Cylinder removal by Haz-Mat logistics vehicle:

• Company fills out notice of seizure of contraband material (BLA-11)

• Summons ASAP to building owner or person in charge for using or storing LPG / compressed gases illegally–without a FDNY permit—section 15- 216 subdivision A and B of NYC admin code

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Rules

It is unlawful for LPG to be:

1. Stored / used below grade (except as authorized by Fire Comm—exceptions–manholes, single 16.4 oz container may be used for emergency repairs below grade if not left unattended)
2. Stored / used in container > 100 lbs.
3. Stored / used in stationary installation not approved by FDNY
4. Stored in indoor or outdoor facility not approved by FDNY
5. Stored / used without permit when total capacity exceeds 400 standard cubic feet which is the equivalent of:

::: huh ::: 54—14.1 oz containers 46—16.4 oz containers

3—-20 lb container 2—-33 ½ lb containers

2—-40 lb containers 1—-100 lb container ::: huh :::

All of these amounts require a permit

Generally, it shall be unlawful to:

• Store, use, bring, allow any container > 16.4 oz into a residential occupancy or lot containing building with residential occupancy
  • (Note barbecue is an exception for R-3 occupancies)
• Store, use, bring, allow containers > 16.4 oz into any non-residential building except as authorized by the Fire Comm.
• Store liquefied petroleum gas containers on roof of any building
• Use liquefied petroleum gas on a roof in container > 16.4 oz.
• Store / use as a refrigerant
• Store / use in / on any motor vehicle,
• Store / use in stationary installation in area if natural gas is available
• Store / use liquefied petroleum gas for space or water heat

Special Rules / Exceptions Exist For:

1. Construction sites
2. Tar kettle / torch operations
3. Curing & drying
4. Emergency indoor repairs
5. Manhole operations
6. Motor vehicles
7. Mobile cooking
8. Commercial establishments
9. Moored vessels
10. Outdoor events—fairs, bazaars, ….

Special Rule for R-3 occupancies (Private Dwellings):

Outdoor barbecues designed to use liquefied petroleum gas from portable containers shall:

1. Have not more than 2 containers—20 pounds maximum capacity

2. On balconies of R-3 occupancies—maximum of 2 containers, each with a 16.4 oz maximum capacity

All barbecues—liquefied petroleum gas, charcoal, electricity and piped natural gas shall:

1. Total grate area not exceeding 10 square feet
2. Not installed or operated within 10 feet of any combustible waste, material—including combustible building surfaces, balconies, decks
3. Garden type hose attached to water supply or portable fire extinguisher with 4-A rating

Manholes / Transformers

• Manholes—may be round, square or rectangular

• If both primary and secondary cables are inside—secondary cables are mounted on wall near top, primary cables mounted near bottom

• Establish safety area—of one non-affected manhole in each direction and include traffic control boxes and bases of light poles

• Inspect exposures—for fire, smoke, CO, or natural gas. Pay particular attention to points of entry of utilities

• Use CO meters and the altair during exposure inspections

• Avoid shutting power during an underground electrical fire—even if the lights are flickering—this may cause a CO explosion

If necessary to shut power at main at manhole fire that started in street:

1. Must have linesman gloves (rescue / squad carry them)
2. Must attach rope or similar piece of equipment to the switch to be operated remotely without member in front or near the panel

• Generally—referred to await Con Ed without placing water or fire ce into manhole

If a chief officer or ABC decides based on sizeup to place water into a manhole / service box / or vault before Con Ed arrives:

1. Most effective if cover is vented type or already removed
2. Maintain 25-foot distance from nozzle to manhole
3. Use fog nozzle
4. Identify + clear adjoining manholes / service boxes
5. Place water directly onto burning cables—which are hung on walls
6. May have to reposition stream to hit cables at different angles
7. Monitor exposure for CO readings and flammability readings
8. This may push smoke + CO into exposures

Media / Noteworthy Situations

Public information officer (PIO) is department liasion with media

Newsworthy situation- notify dispatcher to call PIO

Call PIO or legal for guidance or legal counsel regarding whether statements are appropriate

• PIO: 718 999-2056
• Legal Affairs: 718 999-2040

Notify affected battalion, division, borough & operations

Who can talk to media:

1. Incident command in charge at scene is designated to talk to media until arrival of PIO or designee
2. Member designated by PIO or fire commissioner
3. PIO is principal person to talk to media

Members are prohibited from discussing:

1. Non final department policies
2. Investigations
3. Legal proceedings
4. Security precautions
5. Medical information of others—including patient identity, status, address, telephone #

After leaving the scene– interview requests should be referred to office of deputy commissioner for public info (PIO)

Do not say “no comment”; better to say “under investigation or call PIO”

Picture taking at scene okay if there is no danger and no interference with operations

Medical Procedures–Ill and Injured Members

Member to hospital for treatment

1. Incident command notify Medical Officer on Emergency duty
2. Incident command notify Help team
3. Incident command to have battalion chief respond to hospital if member
   1. Incapacitated
   2. More than minor injury
   3. Burns requiring a burn center
4. Battalion chief to hospital shall:
   1. Ensure appropriate medical procedures
   2. Notify FDOC at 718 999-7900 with info asap
   3. Updates to FDOC until Medical Officer assumes resp.
   4. Remain until active/ ongoing care
   5. Secure all clothing & protective equipment if a serious / life threatening injury
5. Notify M.O. on Emer Duty when firefighter has minor injury, no-time lost injury or time lost injury
6. Battalion chief can grant up to 2 hours R & R

Deputy chief can grant up to 3 hours R & R

Missing / Lost / Distressed Member Procedures

Take control of the radios—stop all non-essential traffic

Confirm the report–identify yourself, repeat message

Have the FAST Unit check the EFAS or FAST radio for ID

Conduct roll call if unable to determine identity of member

Gather info:

Last location or reference point

Unit working that tour, name, assignment

Inquire on tactical channel if anyone knows location of member–positive responses only

If contact made with affected member—have them:

1. Activate their HT emergency alert button (5 watts + beacon - hold 1 second to turn on, 2 seconds to turn off)
2. Describe where they entered, sounds they hear, visible clues Their physical condition & air supply
3. Activate their PASS alarm and keep remote mic close
4. If member reaches area of refuge—stay where they are

FAST –assign specific units to search–under a chief officer

• Consider assigning this group to channel 16
• 1 member from each unit in FAST group to monitor channel 1 and channel 2
• Consider engine for CFR-D or hoseline
• Announce identity of FAST group units on all channels
• Use rescue officer to supervise if no battalion chief is immediately available
• Street coordination manager—battalio chief or comp off—access / egress / EMS..

If necessary transmit a 10-66 Signal which will provide:

• Next higher alarm, two battalon chiefs (FAST group supervisor / firefighter locator off)
• SOC support ladder, rescue, squad, FAST truck, CFR-D engine
• EMS captain, Haz-Tac officer, paramedic ALS, BLS, ALS
• Give a 10-60 if a collapse caused the mayday situation

Consider need for additional resources or tactics like:

1. Team search with a search rope
2. Thermal imaging camera
3. SCBA Pak-Tracker
4. Breaching walls, floor or roof—6 sided approach
5. Emergency alert tone or feedback assisted rescue,
6. Round the clock—calling and listening
7. Handlines, lighting, ventilation
8. Roll calls by sector supervisors–start in most severe location
9. Electronic riding lists
10. Staging area with a staging officer
11. 10-60 + 10-66 brings second deputy chief—who will be FAST branch director

If member is located—consider the following:

1. Confirm identity—Is this is the member we were looking for
2. Rescue paramedic begin treatment if firefighter can’t be moved to safe spot
3. If unconscious—announce location to FAST Group Supervisor.
4. Identify problems—fire, air status, injuries, location,

Resources needed—FAST-Pak, rescue paramedics,

1. Identity–check helmet front piece, name on rear of turnout coat

Key affected HT mic or activate EAB (hold 1 sec on, 2 sec off) to display on EFAS or FAST Radio

Check engraved ID on side of HT, SCBA PRA

1. After ID, conduct roll call of affected unit, in an uncontaminated area to insure positive ID prior to cancelling the mayday
2. Notify all units and dispatcher if mayday is resolved (member in safe area) # Natural Gas ## Major Gas Emergency ### Overview

• Serious damage to major components of the gas infrastructure.

• 10% LEL or greater detected outside or inside.

• Elevated natural gas reading (20% or greater) in an unvented, subsurface structure.

• Gas present in two or more subsurface structures.

• Indications of gas migrating into a building from an outside source.

• Gas leaking inside of a structure and the controlling valve cannot be located or is inoperable.

• Gas leaking or present inside of a wall or void in a structure.

• If leak is serious enough to consider shutting down a Master Meter Valve, Head of Service Valve, or curb valve/service valve, consider treating the incident as a major gas emergency.

• A 10-75 and 10-80 Code 1, specifying a “Major Gas Emergency” should be transmitted to the dispatcher when an incident is determined to be a Major Gas Emergency.

• At Major Gas Emergencies, the potential blast zone shall be considered an exclusion zone for all personnel and shall only be entered for direct, life saving purpose.

• Outside Leak

• Requests for utility company construction crew should be made as early as possible to allow for the long reflex time.

• Establish Command Post in safe location and announce location over HT.

• Evacuate affected area and search for victims.

• Control vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

• Check subsurface structures and surrounding basements/cellars for natural gas infiltration from original or secondary leaks.

• Set up precautionary hose lines to control possible extension in case of ignition. Consider LCS.

• Remove ignition sources within the limits of safety.

• Locate valve locations outside of the potential blast zone. Relay valve ID numbers and locations to Utility Company. ### Subsurface Leak

• Use meters to determine how much gas has accumulated. Estimate size of potential blast zone and evacuate this area.

• Establish the Command Post outside of the potential blast zone and announce its location over HT and Department Radio.

• Evacuate area and search for victims.

• Establish the potential blast zone and monitor perimeter for changes. Utilize Danger Do Not Enter Tape and announce boundaries over HT and Department Radio.

• Control vehicular and pedestrian access to operational area.

• Meter readings should be taken at subsurface structures.

• Surrounding below grade areas of adjacent buildings should be surveyed with meters. Monitor exposures throughout operation.

• Set up precautionary hoselines, as necessary.

• Remove ignition sources within the limits of safety.

• Locate valve locations if outside of the potential blast zone. ### Inside Leak #### Leak Found

• If leak found and can be controlled by valve, or by taping/plugging, then do so.

• If leak is found and levels can be kept at less than 80% LEL, continue to operate.

• If levels can be kept at less than 80% LEL remove ignition sources only if this can be done from area not within the explosive range.

• If at any time gas levels reach 80% LEL or higher treat affected area as a potential blast zone.

• If it is suspected that natural gas has been leaking for a considerable amount of time and is likely trapped in a void space, treat the affected area as a Potential Blast Zone. #### Leak Not Found

• If the leak is not found investigate the structure’s natural gas meters, if one is showing high flow, shut it using Meter Valve, Head of Service, or curb valve/service valve.

• Treat the affected area as a Potential Blast Zone if levels cannot be limited to less than 10% LEL by venting and; The leak cannot be found and there are indications the leak is coming from an outside, subsurface source. ### Ventilation

• Sewer manhole covers can be removed with approval of on scene Chief Officer.

• Round, electric manhole covers can be removed by FDNY if requested by on scene utility worker, approved by on scene Chief Officer, and cover tested and found to be free of stray voltage.

• Rectangular or square electric manhole covers shall not be pulled by FDNY personnel.

• Do not pull any electric manhole cover (or any cover if in doubt to type) if there is manhole fire in area, or smoking or arcing is observed in an electric manhole or transformer vault. ### Incident Command

• Units should be deployed as necessary and may be used for determining the extent of gas migration, evacuation and mitigation.

• Contact Gas Utility Company to define the underground infrastructure for subsurface leaks and determine any additional exposures that may be affected. This can be done with on scene Utility Rep or contact company via cell phone.

  • Con Edison Gas Emergency Desk: (718-319-2330)
  • National Grid Lead Gas Controller: (631-861-2901)
    

• Utilize Danger Do Not Enter tape to define boundaries of the affected area.
  # PCB Incidents

–Respond to rendezvous site for Con Ed generating plant

–Determine location / extent from white hat

–Treat all incidents involving transformers or capacitors as PCB until proven otherwise

–PCB incident is 10-80–transmit code 1

Staging area should be established for:

1. Relief
2. Masks / Cylinders
3. Firefighter equipment
4. Medical supply

• Have Con Ed or a knowledgeable building engineer deactivate any transformers / capacitors
• Evacuate fire floor and all areas exposed
• Use fog or foam for flammable liquid fire

Use water for structural members

• Channel smoke / gases to minimize civilian / firefighter exposure
• Operate from upwind / uphill if poss.
• SCBA at all times until incident command deems safe
• Rotate firefighters to minimize exposure

PCB fluid–trade names most often found in NYC-

Askarel, Aroclor, Pyranol, Inerteen, Diaclor

Saf-t-kul, Asbestol, Sanotherm, Chlorinol

• All of these indicate hundreds of thousands ppm

Decontamination only if 50 ppm or higher

• Members exposed or possible exposed
• Confine to separate area until decon
• Equipment also decontaminated
• Examined by a medical officer
• Amtrak & NJ Transit- the only rail cars that have PCB transformers are certain locomotives

Metro North New Haven Line—M2 cars w PCB transformers

1. They have orange stripes on each side
2. They come as paired cars with only the first car (the A car) having a pantograph on top
3. Both cars (A car & B car) have PCB transformer

Pipeline Operations

While responding to the 9000 Box:

• Ensure full response according to designated alarm box assignment provided.
• Regularly assigned or alternate units responding?
• If alternate units ensure they have shut off wrench and buckeye pipeline response manual.

Battalion chief to rendezvous point until leak located:

Confirmed leak:

• Evacuation is primary concern

• Establish command post

• Verify isolation and search phases being carried out

• Eliminate ignition sources

• Transmit 2nd Alarm and 10-86

• Preliminary Report to dispatcher— “LATE”

  • Location, amount, topography, exposures

• Request utility response

• Build dikes to divert flow from underground areas

• No apparatus closer than 500’ to leak

• Rail tracks—have flag persons at least 1000 feet each side of incident

• Establish command post

• Consider additional chiefs for water supply, resources unit, staging, victims

• Cover unignited pools of spilled fuel with Class B (AR-AFFF)

• Verify isolation duties being performed:

• Unit Responsibilities

1. Inform dispatcher—which valve they are responding to
2. Inform dispatcher of 10-84 at valves
3. Inform dispatcher when valve is closed
4. Inform dispatcher, when patrol is complete

Most are 42 full turns to close (24 at LIC shippers lines)

Some valves have different numbers to close

Property Found, Lost, or Stolen

1. Articles of value found

Give to owner, authorized representative, or PD —-get a receipt

2. Private property: lost, missing stolen

Immediate search of premises from which missing

If not found—and—alleged to be on scene before FDNY arrive—BF-26 to be filled out by incident command( must be a battalion chief or deputy chief)

No further questions or witness interview beyond BF-26

Notify IG—of allegations that FDNY took

Notify IG and FM—-for all 10-41 codes

Tell complainant to call PD if neither of above

Battalion chief in-battalion response For BF-24—does BF-26— if FDNY left scene

3. Loss of department property at operations

Battalion chief must investigate loss—(if other than an operation-then investigation done by admin battalion chief / deputy chief)

Battalion chief to inform deputy chief on scene of results

Notify deputy chief by phone–(deputy chief assigned to box) if no deputy chief on scene

If deemed stolen—notify:

PD —for civilian suspects (or) IG — for department suspects

OOD–FS-112 / indicate Inv. battalion chief / PD report # if PD notified

1. Captain–indicate if immediate replacement required

2. Endorsed by Inv. battalion chief / sent to deputy chief notified of loss

3. Division commander reviews FS-112, inv. if necessary, indicate

who responsible, discipline necessary, copy to admin battalion

after endorsing-fax copy to issuing unit (MSU, TSD,… )

4. Temporary replacement made as nec (mask, ht..)

5. Theft from quarters

A. Illegal entry–notify PD, fire marshal if a 10-92, BP-153

B. No illegal entry & department employee a suspect—call IG, send report

5. Member’s personal property lost / damaged

Firefighter submits BP-13-within 30 days loss or return to full or light duty

All officers on duty at time to endorse (OOD, BC, DC)

Forward damaged property to safety & inspection command

Radio 10 - Codes

10-1 Call quarters

10-2 Return to quarters

10-3 Call dispatcher

10-4 Acknowledgement

10-5 Repeat message

10-6 Standby

10-7 Verify address

10-8 Available on air

10-9 Off The Air

10-10 Location of unit

10-11 Radio test

10-12 Preliminary report

10-14 4 Firefighter Engine (structural response)

10-18 1 engine and 1 ladder

10-19 1 engine or 1 ladder

10-20 Proceed at reduced speed

10-21 Brush

10-22 Rubbish

10-23 ADV

10-24 Auto fire

10-25 Manhole/Transformer

• Code 1 - Fire has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building.
• Code 2 - Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing from a manhole under pressure.
• Code 3 - Smoke is seeping from a manhole.
  
• Code 4 - Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location. i.e., pole, vault, room, etc.

10-26 Food on stove

10-27 Compactor / incinerator

10-28 Subway or Railroad * Code 1 - Structural * Code 2 - Non Structural * Code 3 - Non Medical Emergency

10-29 Elevator emergency * Code 1 - Occupied * Code 2 - Unoccupied

10-31 Assist civilian

10-32 Oil burner

10-33 Odor condition * Code 1 - Smoke * Code 2 - Other Odor

10-34 Sprinkler Emergency * Code 1 - Defective * Code 2 - Unwarranted * Code 3 - Heat source not from accidental fire

10-35 Automatic Alarm * No Code - Unwarranted * Code 1 - Testing/Servicing * Code 2 - Construction * Code 3 - Household Activity * Code 4 - Other Known Cause

10-36 Auto accident * Code 1 - Washdown * Code 2 - Accident * Code 3 - Injuries * Code 4 - Extrication

10-37 - Medical Non Fire Related * Code 1 - Deceased * Code 2 - Serious/Not Breathing * Code 3 - Non Serious * Code 4 - No Patient Contact

10-38 Carbon Monoxide
* Code 1 - Investigation * Code 2 - Incident (1-9 ppm Detector activated) * Code 3 - Emergency (> 9 ppm or Symptoms Detector activated) * Code 4 - No Detector Activation: CO Incident or Emergency

10-39 FD standing by at interagency incident

10-40 Utility Emergency * Code 1 - Gas * Code 2 - Electric * Code 3 - Water * Code 4 - Steam

10-41 Suspicious Fire * Code 1 - Occupied Structure * Code 2 - Unoccupied Structure * Code 3 - Unoccupied Vehicle * Code 4 - Vacant Structure or Structure not intended for dwelling.

10-42 Downed Tree Incident

10-43 Any non-fire-related rescue

10-44 Ambulance Request

10-45 Civilian DOA or serious injury (fire related) * Code 1 - Deceased (Black Tag) * Code 2 - Life Threatening (Red Tag) * Code 3 - Non Life Threatening (Orange/Yellow Tag) * Code 4 - Non Serious (Green Tag)

10-46 Maritime Incident * Code 1 - Fire * Code 2 - Emergency

10-47 Police Response (Non Emergency)

10-48 Police Response for harassment (Emergency)

10-51 Suspension of outside activities

10-60 Major Emergency Incident e.g. collapse of a private dwelling, derailment of a subway car. * Code 1 - Major Emergency Response – Enhanced 2nd Alarm Large Scale Major Emergency Response - Additional Technical Rescue Resources Required

10-66 Missing, lost, trapped, seriously injured member and additional resources are required.

10-70 Water supply is required (no positive water)

10-75 Fire or Emergency

10-76 Fire in a Hi Rise Building

10-76/2nd Alarm Fire in a Hi Rise Building

10-77 Fire in a Hi Rise Multiple Dwelling

10-80 Haz Mat incident

• No Code - Small, Identified, On Scene Units; no special resources required.
• Code 1 - Specialized Resources Required

10-84 First Unit to Arrive

10-85 Fire Marshal needs PD

10-86 AR Foam Operation

10-87 Hi Ex Foam Operation

10-91 Medical Emergency–no FD required.

10-92 Malicious False Alarm

10-99 Unit Operating 30 Minutes or More.

Radiological Operations

Resources Unit Leader

1. Apparatus—MDI + 1 (summary), gives all resp. units

2. HW computer—boro status report–ADM, 10-4, send

• This is a boro report & shows units responding from other boroughs

3. Identify

   • Chiefs responding (battalions & divisions)

   • Units responding- use MDT

   • FAST truck

   • Select command channel

   • Determine is FCU responding

4. On arrival - place vest on and report to incident command

5. Significant radio channels

2 COMMAND 1 5

3 TACTICAL 2 2

9 Encrypted Tactical 5

10 Encrypted Command 5

13 TAC-U 5

14 SUBWAY 1 5

15 SUBWAY 2 5

16 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 5

Resources Unit Leader Duties

Report to incident command with vest on—stationed at command board

When calling units–refer to yourself as the resources unit

“Resources unit to battalion 2”

Command channel needed:

1. Tactical chiefs on tactical, aides on command

(Operations—fire building, exposure, SAE chief, attack chief, safety)

2. Other chiefs (command, staging..) on command

and their aides on tactical

3. Resources unit chief on tactical and aide on command
4. Insure all chiefs notified and aides stay with chiefs

Monitor the Tactical Frequency

1. Insure proper relay of messages

2. Insure all maydays / urgents known by incident command

Plot the Command Control Board

1. Plot all chiefs and units in each sector

call sector chiefs if possible and ask

“What units are you operating with?”

2. Designate an area for unassigned units

3. Determine units needed at staging and maintain

watch reserve units–don’t run out–notify incident command

4. Inform incident command of relief needed by units

Unable to contact unit or member–another unit or member investigate

Consider secondary tactical channel (high rise or large scale ops)?

(If second tactical- need radio from FCU to monitor)

• Use tracking sheet to log units assigned / released to rehab group

Rehab group—EMS officer, MERV or MRTU, BLS ambulance, RAC unit

(Note: second alarm or greater—exposed members measured for CO)

Battalion Resources Unit Leader

   HT.  AREA  CLASS

Box Address

Exposure 2 exposure 3 exposure 4

First alarm

Engines Ladder Rescue Battalion

Battalion (10-75)

SQ 

BN (10-76 or 77)

BN (10-76)

CFRD FAST DC

Second alarm

Engines Ladders Battalion (Resources unit)

BN (saftey coordinator)

Battalion–(SOC)

Battalion–(safety)

Third alarm

Engines Ladders Battalion

Fourth alarm

Engines Ladders Battalion

Satellite (E9, E72, E284, E324, E159, E207)(Backups-E24, E97, E330, E291, E152, E210)

High rise unit (E3 / E39) (BACKUPS—E33 / E22)

Command post engines (E5, E8, E40, E55, E202, E221, E239, E312)

Foam tankers - foam tender E238

HAZ MAT 1 MSU RAC FCU TAC

Safety Officer

Safety officer’s sole duty is safety of members.

• No firefighting unless relieved by safety battalion

While responding:

• Monitor department radio
• Check for CIDS info
• Identify units via incident summary
• Identify the FAST truck
• Determine burn time—from time alarm reported

Duties at scene:

• Ask incident command if any specific safety concerns
• Command channel used—chief on tactical, aide on command
• Monitor handie talkie for maydays, urgents

Perform exterior sizeup:

1. Exterior condition of building
2. Perimeter of structure for stability
3. Apparatus placement and setup
4. Adequate ladders placed (PL, AL, TL)
5. Location of operating units

Perform interior sizeup—if appropriate:

1. Structural stability
2. Condition of members
3. Use of PPE, hoods, masks

Notify incident command of dangerous conditions:

1. Need to monitor CO levels
2. Collapse zone-defined, designated, enforced
3. Need for reserve units, RAC, EMS

Safety battalion arrives—brief them & report to incident command for release or assignment

Scaffold Incidents

–Unoccupied swinging–occupied stalled–occupied hanging / off-level

Assistance needed

1. Rescue and squad—high angle equip, rigging, glass removal

2. Medical (EMS–CFR engine)

3. PD—crowd and traffic control

4. Department of buildings—derricks and crane unit

5. The scaffold company involved

6. Scaffold mechanic

7. Building or glassier contractor

–Cordone off area below–use tape / post members / use PD

–Contact an available building rep—gather info to transmittal to incident command, and the responding rescue and squad:

–Scaffold location

–Access to scaffold

–Status—occupied or not, level or off level –victims—number and injuries, communications available –windows—within reach of scaffold, fixed or openable –damage to the building –type of work being done

Occupied stalled—all operations from interior or roof level:

–Locate nearest window

–Secure scaffold with utility ropes or other equipment

–Inspect exterior

Tactics - for hanging workers

–Consider using aerial or tower ladder if within reach

–Worker status—injured, communications—consider lowering a handie talkie

–Is scaffold anchoring secure—first arriving units must check

–Are workers safety lines secure

–If suspect / non-existent, lower LSR or high angle rope to secure them

–If off-level or hanging—should attach LSR hook to his harness

–Is there access to the roof edge due to obstacles

–Send a CFRD engine up as well with their medical equipment

–As long as workers are not injured, remain calm, and are attached to their safety lines—they are in no danger on a stalled level scaffold

–Haul worker thru window / use high angle to raise worker up

–If hauling worker into a window—and they must disconnect their safety line—you must first connect them to LSR or high angle rope

1. Is the motor overheated from overloaded scaffold

(electric motor–let cool 15 minutes then let worker try reset button)

(Some electric hoists can be lowered when overheated—have the

worker operate the automatic descent button)

2. Loose electrical connection or tripped breaker

(check electrical connections—don’t restore power without permission)

1. If wire rope hoist line jammed—never allow workers to use hoist

Glass removal or cutting—performed only by squad or rescue

–Incident command must consult rescue chief and rescue or squad officer

–Consider time—worker stranded and time to cut glass, weather, –Is there access from above, distance up or down, mechanic available

Staging Area Manager

• When—third alarm, if deemed necessary, 10-60, Haz-Mat, PCB’s, missing firefighter

• Notify dispatcher of staging area location

Location-

1. Based on incident size and complexity

2. Keep separate from RAC area

All responding units to staging area except:

1. All chiefs–report to incident command

2. Units assigned via radio by incident command

3. Rescue, squad, SSL, FAST, CFR on a 10-66

Staging area manager shall:

1. Verify with dispatcher staging area announced

2. Verify units responding via MDT

3. Coordinate resources via communication post

4. All communications to communication post via

800 MHZ radio or designated radio frequency

5. Establish battalion vehicle as focal point

Standpipe / Sprinkler Out Of Service

• Immediate investigation by administrative unit

Exception—shut down for scheduled inspection, testing or maintenance and system will be placed back in service prior to the end of business day—Investigation not required unless officer feels warranted

Officer informs either owner / impairment coordinator or instruct dispatcher to notify owner / impairment coordinator to:

1. Follow the fire code for “planned removal from service”

2. Provide fire watch as per fire code or evacuate the area

• Need one or more fireguard(s) to perform fire watch

• Each fireguard can patrol no greater than 50,000 sq feet

• Each area patrolled at least once per hour

• FDNY can further limit the “50,000 sq foot” rule depending on

premises configuration, patrol impediments, occupancy nature,

Fire risk or other safety considerations.

EXCEPTION: During the initial 4 hours of a planned service removal or 4 hours after discovery of an unplanned service condition—where the OOS condition does not exceed 50,000 sq feet, the fire watch can be conducted by the impairment coordinator or staff trained / knowledgeable in fire watch.

1. Notify FDNY when system is restored

Battalion to respond—when the officer feels it is necessary

Exception—battalion chief should be requested if:

1. Large life hazard
2. Large property value
3. Sprinkler head replacement is considered

Determine the extent of unserviceability….. can it be supplied….. Can the defective area be isolated….. Is it serviceable if we shut off the water

NO responsible people on site and access and or notification is an issue

1. Alarm system activated—and no access

• Conduct exterior inspection

• No fire indicated—notify dispatcher to notify alarm company

1. Sprinkler system water flow alarm—and no access

• Conduct exterior inspection & determine if forcible entry required

• Ask dispatcher “has alarm reset?”

• If “yes”—take no further action

• If “no” consider forcible entry and have dispatch notify alarm company

1. Standpipe system discovered OOS during operation / inspection and no responsible party is present:

• Notify fire marshal for responsible party notification

• Notify NYPD for security, if forcible entry was required

1. OOS fire protection in an OCCUPIED residential occupancy

(other than an R-3) and no responsible persons available:

1. Dispatcher to notify OEM—request an HPD rep to respond to location. HPD can hire fireguards—for fire watch until resp. party contacted via HPD, the alarm company or fire marshals
2. If HPD cannot provide assistance—incident command consider need for engine to provide fire watch based on the severity of the life hazard.
3. Consider a vacate order if option 1 or 2 is not available

Fire alarm or sprinkler OOS in R-3 (Private Dwelling)

Unit officer should:

1. Issue comply forthwith VO for restoration of fire alarm (FPS-3)

Issue comply forthwith VO for restoration of sprinkler (FPS-3)

1. Sprinklers in R-3’s must be maintained in perfect working order
2. Ensure FDNY apparatus will not have access issues to the R-3

2008 fire code requires sprinkler thru-out if less than 38 ft unobstructed width for the access road / public street. (2014 fire code is 34 feet)

1. Ensure smoke detectors in the R-3 as per the code

Actions:

Place a disc–on the affected siamese(s) (white or blue)

Tag(s) must be placed by the impairment coordinator or the owner to indicating what is OOS at each FD connection, standpipe & sprinkler control valves, and the fire command center

Serve a summons (15-216 a & b) for failure to notify when found OOS on inspection, complaint, response & not reported previous

Issue forthwith VO (FPS-3) for the restoration of the system

Forward A-8 to BFP, suppression unit, (for an FDNY witnessed test)

1. If standpipe / sprinkler is OOS
2. If serviceability is in doubt—rusted or cracked piping,

Issue forthwith VO for fire watch by one or more with C of F for fire guard until system is restored, unless vacate order is more appropriate

Fire watch as per fire code or evacuate the area

• Need one or more fireguard(s) to perform fire watch
• Each fireguard can patrol not greater than 50,000 sq feet
• Each area patrolled at least once per hour
• FDNY can further limit the “50,000 sq foot” rule depending on premises configuration, patrol impediments, occupancy nature, fire risk or other safety considerations.

EXCEPTION: During initial 4 hours of a planned service removal or

4 hours after discovery of an unplanned service condition—where the condition does not exceed 50,000 sq ft, fire watch can be conducted by the impairment coordinator or staff trained / knowledgeable in fire watch.

Battalion chief’s duties

1. Order fire guards

2. Full or partial vacate

3. Further precautions to insure safety of civilians or members

Ex: recent fire—incident command consider leaving engine for a fire watch

4. Replacement of sprinkler heads to restore the system

because heads fused due to heat:

• Can only be ordered by a battalion chief or above

• Must be only a small number of heads

• Occupancy must have required heads and provide sprinkler wrench

• Members must be able to replace heads safely

• Any doubt about the heads being appropriate—do not replace

• Admin unit to follow up with inspection during business hours

• FDNY should NOT replace heads if owner, impairment coordinator

or building staff is available and capable

• FD does NOT replace heads in compactor chutes, shafts, unsafe areas

5. Order repairs be made during non-business hours if they are extensive

and require the shutting down of large portions of the system

6. Inform the deputy chief of conditions found and actions taken

Consultation, if necessary with BISP hotline (718) 281-3877:

1. Brooklyn / SI–Suppression Unit (Spr / Spr) 999-2500

2. Bronx / Queens–Suppression Unit (Spr / Spr) 999-2497

3. Manhattan–Suppression Unit (Spr / Spr) 999-2518

4. BFP Fire Alarm Unit 718 999-2468, 2469

5. BISP Unit 718 281-3877

NOTIFICATIONS:

1. All 1st alarm units by phone—including the admin battalion

2. Admin battalion informs division chief of conditions found / actions taken

3. A-500 to division commander ONLY if:

A. System will be out of service for more than a business day AND

B. Occupancy is commercial or residential with large life hazard

4. FPCU 1–to BFP/FPCU for commercial occupancies IF the system

will be out of service for more than a business day

Steam Main Rupture

1. Asbestos concerns—use SCBA

2. Street collapse or explosion—hurling debris, hot water slugs

3. Utilities—electric arcing, gas leaks, water mains damaged

4. Obscured vision, manhole covers

5. People trapped in vehicles, buildings, subways

Tactics:

• Survey for injured civilians, exposed buildings, subways,

areas with windows blown out, areas with air intakes open

• Command post—uncontaminated area, good communications

• Staging area—uncontaminated area, good communications

• Prevent occupants from exiting buildings into exclusion area

• Consider evacuation from rear or side of buildings

• Shut HVAC of nearby buildings—particularly air intakes

• Isolate exposed firefighters & civilians

• Prepare for decon of people, gear, tools, vehicles…

• Need to call–Haz Mat, FCU, PD, EMS, DEP, Con Ed—gas & electric

• Con Ed white hat—shutting steam valves to stop leak

Steam Main Rupture in Generating Plant

• Concerns–poor vision, bad communications, asbestos,

• Never enter plant without Con Ed personnel

• Only enter for search and rescue of missing people

• Entry with escort—stay close to escort, be guided by escort advice

• Con Ed white hat—at incident command post for info, technical advice, who’s missing

Steam Main Rupture in a Building

• Risers found in walls of all floors of buildings, asbestos insulation

• Concerns—high heat, poor vision, bad communications

• In an Emergency–may need to shut inside steam valve & vent

Firefighters may shut INSIDE labeled service valve if Con Ed delayed

Firefighters should NOT shut the underground outside valve

Subway Operations

• 1st ladder company to setup radio relay

• Multiple subway stations—–use 800 MHZ radio

Is power off required–always via dispatcher

specify each power source -& affected tracks

1. “All train movement stopped on track #”
2. “third rail (DC power) on track #”
3. “Catenary (AC power) on track #”
4. “Hotel standby power on track #”

If more power needed off, wait for confirmation of 1st request, before asking for more tracks

Track identification signs—on ends of platform indicate:

1. Station name, track #’s, track direction-north bound, south bound
2. Emergency exit locations—direction, distance
3. If no emergency exit—then the next station is listed

Notify dispatcher if TA supervisor needed & advise dispatcher of exact location of command post

No one on tracks until power off (except immediate life)

Consider the need for search rope(s)

Hook up & stretch when fire / best access located

Green globe-24 hour station, red -not 24 hours

Engines to use FT-2

Need members posted in pairs at both ends of the operation, more observers if near a tunnel entrance / exit

Alternate area of refuge assured

Wooden slippers to for contact shoes if under cars

DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE TRAINMASTER

1. Cell phone or outside phone—718 243-4111, 4211, 4311, 4377

2. 1st LCC using phone at the token booth

IRT–4111 IND–4211 IRT-4311

areas outside 718, you may have to dial b or bb before

the 4 digit #. (use 4377 - if all other lines are busy)

3. All of these lines, you can be forwarded to the right #

BLUE LIGHT TELEPHONE TO CONTACT TRAINMASTER

1. Remove handset—depress button—keep depressed
2. Dial 4 digit # listed on door cover (if busy—release button and redepress to dial alternate #–(IRT—4111, IND—4211, BMT—4311)

BLUE LIGHT PHONE TO LINK UP WITH TOKEN BOOTH

1. Truck officer—obtain token booth phone # and call token booth using last 4 digits—if same exchange
2. Different exchange—need access code plus last 4 digits

Exchange 714 243 927 694 544 430 334 424

Dial access # 21 22 26 27 62 63 65 67

1. LCC—should relay to battalion chief—7 digit blue light phone #
2. Battalion chief—can use cell phone to call blue light phone

STANDPIPES

• Wet standpipe–all under river tubes(exc-lexington)

• Dry standpipe –certain subway stations

1. Street siamese
2. Standpipe outlet on platform–(emergency exit key opens)
3. Sound powered phone outlets–in street & near stp. Outlet (need handsets & 1620 key to open metal box)

EVACUATION-TO STATION OR EMERGENCY EXITS:

Evacuate away from operating exhaust fans

1. Best option thru train at station

2. Consider transfer to 2nd train-consult TA

3. Last resort—benchwall / roadbed based on smoke

LIGHT TRAIN USE

Minor smoke, 1 or 2 cans

Must have communication link- train operator’s radio

Not past next station unless chief okays

Progress report every 15 minutes

Sufficient personnel standing by

Apparatus stays at location unless chief directs

MAJOR INCIDENT AT UNDER-RIVER TUBE:

–Must ask dispatcher if operations at other end

–If yes–must establish which borough will control command post to be setup at one end auxiliary command post at other end

–Consider operating on 1 borough frequency for both ends

VENTILATION FANS

• Most are in the exhaust mode

• On site size up to determine on/off decision

• If on-must quickly decide whether to shut down

• All requests via FDNY dispatcher

• If turned on or off-notify all units for feedback

• Fans near emergency exits-may draw smoke up exits

• Exhaust fans can draw products to next station

Activation options

1. Fans at 1 end only —-in supply or exhaust

2. Fans at both ends —-1 in supply, 1 in exhaust

Under river tubes (tunnels)

1. Fans at both ends (exc.-135-149st- broadway IRT)

2. Fans are reversible

3. Evacuate -under-river tubes away from fans in exhaust

Under River Rail Operations

Defensive position—while performing thorough size up

Minimum personnel with maximum supervision

Establish command post that provides:

• Communications with the under river tube

• Protection from smoke, Haz-Mat, noise

• Sufficient room for agency representatives

• Initially at the closest station to the tunnel

• Need EMS, CFR-D Unit & FAST unit for each branch

Special call to stage at stations and emergency exits

• One battalion chief, at least one engine, at least one ladder

• A unit with monitoring capability

Operations

• All units in tubes need APR adaptors and coordinators

• Consider one hour cylinders

• Use FT-2 nozzles,

• Standpipe outlets, consider emergency exits

• Use SOC resources only as necessary for monitoring

• Structural assessment & technical rescue

• SOC rebreather—request ASAP if needed

• Ensure EMS appropriate resources

• Request emergency rail cart equipped units

Power Removal If:

• Any indications of civilians on tracks

• Adjacent tube if passengers or firefighters are in there

• 1,000 volt lines may run thru tube at ceiling—they are not

deactivated by routine power off requests

VENTILATION

• Contact trainmaster to determine fan status

• Evacuate away from any fan in the exhaust mode

• Exhaust smoke away from evacuating passengers

• Determine best side to enter tube & exhaust smoke in other

Direction—may have to withdraw members from that side

Passengers—victim removal—priority order

1. Ambulatory:

• Walk along track

• Emergency exits

• Rescue trains

1. Non-ambulatory (red tag first, then yellow)

• Rail carts are primary method

• Sked stretcher

• Rescue train

• Victim removal relay teams

1. Disentaglement / extrication (red tag first, then yellow)
2. Black tag

10-45 Signal for Fire Related Incidents Only

• Give on department radio as soon as victim is in hand

• No one leaves scene until deputy arrives

• Deputy to investigate and forward BF-19R for 10-45’s (1 or 2 only)

• CWTC responds if–3 code ones, 30 minute recovery, complex operation

10-45—CODE 1

• Do not move the victim

• Cover body if necessary to finish overhaul

• Use body bag & PPE– if told to move body

• EMS will come in when you say its safe- to pronounce

• EMS will only move bodies if they are in public view

• Medical examiner arranges pickup of body by morgue

10-45 CODES 1 & 2

1. Deputy chief to transmit preliminary findings to CWTC

2. Deputy chief to prepare and forward BF-19R

3. Deputy chief to call FDOC with 10-45 awareness report from scene

4 Don’t release any units until deputy chief arrives

5. Victim tracking on code 2 is performed by BFI

6. If no notification within 48 hours from BFI, division should call BFI

7. If cause of death is determined to be homicide not related to fire,

Deputy chief to notify command chief, who will confer with chief of operations, to determine if fatal fire report is needed

FIRE MARSHALS SEND EMAIL FOLLOW UP ON STATUS OF VICTIM (BATTALION CHIEF’s NO LONGER DO ANY FOLLOW UP AT HOSPITAL)

Deputy Chief Duties

Transmit preliminary findings to CWTC via cell phone

BF-19R-Preliminary report to CWTC-for 10-45 codes 1 & 2

E-mail (0800-1600 weekdays—to command chief covering boro

E-mail to citywide command chief-all other times

(Contact command chief via cell or FDOC to determine where to send)

BF-19C-times from CADO unit-must match with battalion chief report

Unit operations-reports are required from:

1. All 1st alarm engines
2. Engines who directly affected operation, rescue, or recovery of victim as per deputy chief or CWTC
3. All ladders and rescue unless extensive operation

then –DC or CWTC can eliminate unnecessary units

10-45 Awareness report—deputy chief from scene must call FDOC with info-smoke detector present/operational, meritorious acts, victim info

Fatal fire package to CWTC within 10 days of fire

Fatal fire letterhead, BF-19, BF-19C, NYFIRS report,

BFI sketch, BISP letterhead

Next BISP period—order unit to perform inspection of building

• Letterhead w inspection / enforcement over last 24 months
• Any violations found—report via chain to boro / command chief
• Fatal fire campaign within next 36 hours (1300-1600) as directed by Fire safety education—FSE will forward report to deputy chief
• Smoke detector found- obtain brand & model # for report
• Smoke detector not found–Adm. unit to forward A-8B

Car fires-only duties-

1. Notify CWTC of preliminary findings
2. Send BF-20 & BF-25

Utility Company Phone Numbers

• Con Edison Gas - (718) 319-2330
• National Grid (Non Rockaway) - (718) 403-2920
• National Grid (Rockaway) - (631) 861-2851
• National Grid (Gate Station) - (631) 861-2901
• Con Edison Electric Manhattan - (212) 780-3747
• Con Edison Electric Bronx - (914) 925-6199
• Con Edison Electric Staten Island - (718) 390-6490
• Con Edison Electric Brooklyn/Queens - (718) 855-8675
• PSEGLI (Rockaway Electric) (631) 755-6400

Vacate Orders

Imminent Peril Must Exist

1. Dangerous fire breeding conditions
2. Grave hazards affecting structural stability
3. Inadequate or illegal egress
4. Deficient fire suppression
5. Multiple fire or life hazards

Water Main Breaks / Flooding From Storms

FLOODED CELLARS

1. Con Ed to shut electric

2. No entry to shut power

3. Need Dewatering units/ engines w pumps

4. Fire patrol for commercial bldgs.

5. Gas leaks, electrical shorts, fires

6. Foundations undermined, unstable buildings

7. Need for building evacuation

STREET HAZARDS

• Drowning, hypothermia from cold water

• Manhole / excavation covers, barricades displaced

• Camouflaged submerged objects, floating debris

• Transformer vaults

• Subways

• Downed power lines, live wires

• Steam or gas main rupture

• Cover openings & walk on sidewalks near buildings

MAJOR WATER LEAKS

Preliminary report to dispatcher —-dangers to life, area, depth, construction, occupancy, private property

• Need Water dept. – for shut off in street

• Need Con-Ed–for cellars

• Need for –Dewatering units, Fire Patrol

• Free up drains on roof/ in basements, siphon water using hose

DEWATERING PUMPS PROTOCOL

During height of a storm pumps only used if:

1. Life in danger- places like hospitals, Nursing Homes…

2. Serious fire hazard due to rising water near live electrical equip. which cannot be safely shut

3. Extensive property damage can be averted

4. Alleviate major safety hazards in the street including–dangerous traffic problems

As storm subsides-Deputy Chiefs in consult with Supv. Disp. can permit dewatering in any occupancy

All dewatering ops–use optimum # of pumps / min # of units

(overall eng/ lad avail.– not below 75%)

In all water / flood emergencies- important that specialized dewatering units are fully employed:

1. FD dewatering unit & TAC units

2. Fire patrol for commercial occupancies

3. OEM resources–e.g. Transit, Con Ed, Coast Guard

Pumps are carried by Dewatering unit, TAC units, selected field units

Water / Ice Rescues

Insure Response

3 Engines, 2 Ladders, Nearest Rescue, Squad,

2 Marine companies, (3 Marine Units if confirmed), SB, RB, EMS

Coast Guard, PD–Land Unit, Police Harbor Unit,

Considerations

• Reach (ambulatory victims), Throw (ambulatory), Go (Non-amb)
• Last Resort—Water entry or entry onto ice
• If water entry not safe for “Surface Rescue Unit” then IC must request Rescue Company Dive Unit
• Factors to consider—Water conditions, Weather conditions,
• Ensure at least one 20’ straight ladder is dedicated for member removal.

Victim location, Skill level of rescuer

• Night operations—do not allow FF’s past line of sight from the shore

Equipment:

• Inflatable water rescue hose with fittings—fill with SCBA or Fast-Pak

1. Hose deployed in straight line(few victims) or loop (multiple victims)

2. Each length of 2 ½ can keep 10 people afloat

• Binoculars, Megaphone, Water Rescue Torpedo, 200’Tether Rope

CWS-Cold Water Suits, PFD-Personal Flotation Devices, Stretchers

Positions

• Rescue Coordinator—Officer (4 FF Eng—Spotter), Thermal Camera

• Spotter—FF or Officer, position to see victim (AL or TL), binoculars

• Primary Rescue Team

1. Primary Rescuer—dons CWS—only member to approach victim

2. Primary Tether—(wear PFD) assist donning, pull rescuer-victim back

Secondary Rescue Team

1. Secondary Rescuer—dons CWS—tether to second line, stands by

2. Secondary Tether—(wear PFD) assists donning + second tether line

Communications

• 1 hand on top of rescuer’s head—rescuer ready to be pulled to shore

• 1 arm waving in the air—STOP pulling

• Everyone with HT except primary + secondary rescuers

SURF RESCUES

1. Rescue Coordinator—Officer, also spotter in 4 FF Eng
2. Spotter—FF or officer, keeps victim in sight
3. Primary Rescuer—Dons PFD, fins, equipped w torpedo, first member to approach victim
4. Secondary Rescuer—Dons PFD, fins, equipped with tether line or tethered surfboard
5. Tether Firefighter—assists rescuers, feeds / controls tether line, pulls rescuers and victims back to safety

Line Rescue—First Rescuer

Ambulatory victim—First rescuer hands torpedo to victim

Non-ambulatory—grab victim from rear, rest victim’s back on rescuer chest, hold torpedo under victim’s armpits, establish buoyancy

Line Rescue—Second Rescuer

• Enter water w tether line and harness, swims to First rescuer and victim,

• Removes harness, give to primary rescuer,

• Both rescuers hold victim under the arms position with one hand and the other hand holding the harness

Line Rescue—Tether FF

• Feeds tether line from shore, time the waves,

• Pulls both rescuers + victim in to shore

Surfboard rescue

• Primary rescuer—same

• Secondary rescuer—enters water w tether line attached to surfboard, paddles out to rescuer + victim

• Both rescuers load victim onto surfboard, all get pulled to shore

• All members entering water—must wear life preservers

If NYPD helicopter on-scene

1. Utilize TAC-U (Zone B Channel 12) to talk directly to helicopter
2. Ensure members removed from area under helicopter

Telephone List