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<br />drI,.,Il ,act ts I, heir nmmhci, an tie it their nwn , Our I s
<br />,.I . sirmbic .n die xcur a st,Icna is rcgitred at aeciud the
<br />ulcmm I,( cad, immhrr arirtmg aid to ntgamte them
<br />Into rtimpamrs al gnnips unh apprnpriaia suprrusion
<br />IIm tequurs v suodmd sa%irm or 'lepuning in" it the
<br />mudnn and hrcmniag pan of the mganized system of
<br />uprraiuns
<br />A•6.7.5 There ate many means of meeting these acquire.
<br />tiienis Some conipatiena may include tactical worksheets.
<br />command boards, apparatus riding lists. mmp2n% person.
<br />earl buands, electronic bar-cadmg systems. etc. These coin•
<br />pmicna may be used in conjunction wnh one another to
<br />facilitate the tracking of penonnrl by bosh Imation and
<br />function The compunents of the personnel aaountabhst
<br />%talent should be modular and expand with the size and
<br />complexity of the incident.
<br />A•64.1 The limitation of entergencs scene operations to
<br />throe that can be safeh conducted bs the number of per.
<br />sumnel on the went is intended to reduce the risk of fire
<br />fighter death or injury due to understaffsng While mean•
<br />belt an be assigned and aart, cat the scene of an incident
<br />In main different eaµ, it is strongh recommended that
<br />unetiat file fighting operations not be conducted amhout
<br />an adequate number of qualified fire fighters operating in
<br />rumpames under the supenmmn of ronspaos officers
<br />It a recommeiaded that a minimum acceptable fire crane
<br />pang staffing level should be a members responding on or
<br />arriving with each engine and each ladder company
<br />responding to any type of fire. The minimum acceptable
<br />staffing level for companies responding in high -ask areas
<br />shuuld be 5 members responding or arriving with each
<br />engine company and 6 members responding or arnvmg
<br />With each ladder company. Thew recommendations are
<br />bawd on experience delayed frum actual fires and m-depth
<br />Fire simulations and tic the result of critical and objective
<br />evaluation of fire company effectiveness These studies
<br />radiate significant reductions in performance and safety
<br />where crews have fewer members than the above recom-
<br />m.endailuns. Overall. 5 member crews were found to pro•
<br />side a more caordmated approach lost search and rescue
<br />and fire suppresutin tasks
<br />During acted emeigencies, the rlfecu,ettess of compa.
<br />mes tin become atrial m the sales and health of fire
<br />fighters. Pmenwlly fad work environments can be cre-
<br />ated very rapidly in many fire wlatiuia The training and
<br />skills of companies can make a difference tit the need for
<br />iddiumul personnel and in redticutg the expusure to
<br />safety and health ricks to fire fighteu arherr a situation
<br />exceeds their apahihties.
<br />A-61.5 If advanced life-support personnel are available.
<br />this level of service wuuld be prefei«d Basic life support
<br />is the muimium acceptable level.
<br />A-6.6.2 Wealher factors during eniogeics incidents ran
<br />impact sevesely tin the sales and health sal members. pai -
<br />titularly during enicmos of heat tit wld Where thew lac•
<br />loan cumbule wilia Icing dot anon incidents tit wu.muus drat
<br />acquire heavy nation, the nvks to mcnilieis increase lap.
<br />idh The fire dcp.atinrnt ,hould drtelop pu,rrdurc•t. cal
<br />mmuhaunn wnh she fire depanntent plivsman. to piowic
<br />relief how advelsc dimim nmdmm�v
<br />Typical rehablhutmn considerations for operitam dur.
<br />mg hot weather extremes are (1) motmg fatigued or units.
<br />signed personnel away from the hazardous area of the mu•
<br />dent; (21 removal of personal protective equipment. (3)
<br />ensuring that personnel are out of direct sunlight; (4)
<br />ensuring shoat there as adequate au movement over portion•
<br />nel, either naturally or mechanically, (5) providing person•
<br />nel with fluid replenishment. especially water; and 16) are.
<br />siding medical evaluation for personnel showing signs or
<br />symptoms of hen exhaustion or hear stroke.
<br />Typical rehabilitation considerations for operations dur•
<br />ing cold weather extremes are (1) moving fatigued or unas•
<br />signed personnel away from the hazardous area of the inci-
<br />dent, (2) providing shelter from wind and temperature
<br />exuema; (3) providing personnel with fluid replenish•
<br />mein. especially water; and (4) providing medial evalna•
<br />tion for personnel showing signs or symptoms of frostbite,
<br />hypoinermea, or other cold -related injury.
<br />A-7.1.1 Where health, safety, building, and fire codes are
<br />not legally applicable to fire department facilities, steps
<br />should be taken to ensure that equivalent standards tie
<br />applied and enforced In the absence of local requite.
<br />menis. the pro,isiuns of NFPA 1, Fur Pinvnsion Code,
<br />NFPA 101. ble Sajrty Code; NFPA 70. National £ferrncal
<br />Coastal. and a model plumbing, mechanical, and building
<br />code should be applied. In addition. the workplace safety
<br />standards specified in 29 CFR 1910 or an equivalent sun.
<br />dard should be applied (Code of Federal Regulations, 11'ark.
<br />place Safety Standards).
<br />A-8.15 Any member, either career or volunteer, who
<br />reports far duty under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
<br />any other substance that impairs the member's mental or
<br />physical apacm, cannot be tolenwd.
<br />Evidence of substance abuse could include a cambial
<br />icon of various facmrs such as slurred speech, red eves,
<br />dilated pupils, incoherence, unsteadiness on feet, smell of
<br />alcohol or marijuana emanating from the members body,
<br />inability to carry an a rational conversauon. increased care•
<br />lessnr•s, erratic behavior, inability to perform a job, or
<br />oth r .•explained behavioral changes.
<br />The possibility of liability exists if a member who is
<br />under the influence of alcohol or drugs is allowed to
<br />remain on duty. to operate or drive vehicles or equipment
<br />on duty, or to drive a private vehicle from the duty site. A
<br />member who is believed to be under the influence of alco.
<br />hol or dugs cannut be allowed to operate equipment or
<br />drive a vehicle, including a private vehicle. until the condi.
<br />tion of the member has been determined and venfird.
<br />A-8.2.1 Cnucal fire fighting casks are physically demand.
<br />ing. These casks require muscular strength, muscular
<br />eudmance. arrohlc capacity, flexibility, equilibrium, and
<br />atiarioaha power. A study is presently bring conducted to
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