PURPOSE

1. To reduce the amount and detail of orders required getting personnel into action on the fireground.
2. To integrate the efforts of engine, tanker, and chief officer operations to maximize effective rescue, incident control, and property conservation.

DEFINITIONS

1. DPO – driver pump operator.
2. Due – The order in which a company arrives or is expected to arrive at an incident.
3. FF – firefighter
4. PPE – personal protective equipment (turnout gear)
5. SCBA – breathing apparatus with personal alert safety system (PASS) device.
6. TIC – thermal imaging camera.

POLICY

1. Companies should attempt to follow these guidelines whenever possible in order to meet the stated purpose. However, personnel must maintain a level of flexibility enabling them to adapt to unique situations.

PROCEDURE

1. The first arriving unit will give a situation report which should include (where applicable) the height of the building in stories, the type of occupancy, smoke or fire conditions visible, the location from which they are showing, and the member in command.
2. If the fire will require a hoseline to control a fire in a building, he/she will advise C.C.S.O. that the incident is a "working fire". The "working fire" report will automatically generate the dispatch of mutual aid from the Islands .If conditions warrant, the Incident Commander may skip the "working fire" report and request mutual aid from the Islands and additional mutual aid as needed
3. A water supply officer shall be assigned by the incident commander and will direct mutual aid tankers to the water source desired and shall operate on channel 3 (State Fire).
4. All personnel except the I.C. will immediately switch to Fire Channel 2 (Talk Around) after marking on location unless directed otherwise by C.C.S.O. or the Incident Commander.
5. If information is received, prior to arrival of units, that suggests a "working fire" is in progress, the C.C.S.O. shall inform the IC and immediately dispatch mutual aid.  This information may include but not be limited to multiple calls, visual of smoke or fire by responding units or police confirmation of a building fire.

PROCEDURES CONT. 

1. First Due Engine – The first due engine is responsible for locating the fire building, identifying a water supply, and getting the first line in service.

Officer – PPE, SCBA, TIC, portable radio, hand light. Size-up situation, determine proper engine placement, direct line placement. Note if an officer is not present then senior FF.

DPO – PPE, portable radio. Establish water supply, operate pumps/lights, and pull backup line if time permits.

FF – PPE, SCBA. Pull line to position indicated by officer, operate nozzle.

2^nd FF – PPE, SCBA, haligan bar. Assist 1^st FF with line advancement, check line for kinks.

2. Second Due Engine – The second due engine is responsible for supplying water to the first due if necessary, and operating the backup line. On sprinklered/standpiped buildings, the second due engine is responsible for supplying the system.

Officer – PPE, SCBA, TIC, portable radio, hand light. Direct back-up line placement, check for kinks in attack lines.

DPO – PPE, hand light. Assist the first due DPO establishing awater supply if necessary. Assist with line advancement at building entry point.

FF – PPE, SCBA. Pull backup line to position indicated by officer, operate nozzle. May assist with line advancement at building entry point if directed to by officer.

2^nd FF – PPE, SCBA, haligan bar. Assist with line advancement.

3. Third  Due Engine –  The crew is responsible for establishing a water supply designated by the water supply officer and shall remain at draft until released by he Incident Commander. 

 D,  Forth Due Engine – The forth due engine is responsible for operating as the Rapid Intervention Team. Or Safety engine.

Officer – PPE, SCBA, TIC, portable radio, hand light, forcible entry tools. Size-up building, identify entry points, make openings, place ladders, and identify hose lines for possible use.

DPO – PPE, SCBA, portable radio, hand light. Establish accountability board at command post.

FF - PPE, SCBA, hand light, spare SCBA, forcible entry tools and/or saw. Pre-position 2 ½" back-up line as directed by officer. Assist officer.

2^nd FF – PPE, SCBA, hand light, forcible entry tools. Assist officer.