Chesterfield fire department response to severe storm emergencies executive analysis of fire department operations in emergency management
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- Department Level Actions Initiated By On-Duty Senior Battalion Chief
- Fire Station Level Responsibilities - Company Officers will be responsible for the following once the Senior Battalion Chief declares that this policy is in effect.
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Department Command Team The Incident Commander will: Conduct a briefing for those personnel assigned to the Department Command Team and distribute the organizational chart identifying assignments. Distribute assignment packets outlining assignments, functions, and responsibilities Develop the Incident Action Plan for each operational period using ICS Form 202.
The Operations Chief will:
The Planning Chief will:
The Logistics Chief will: Respond to resource requests the Battalion Command Logistics Officers Coordinate emergency purchasing agreements with Finance Chief. Prepare resource contingency lists using ICS Form 218.
Review procedures with County Finance for the emergency purchase of necessary items.
Ensure all work sites authorized with petty cash are maintained at the full limit ($200). Ensure that the department petty cash is maintained at the full limit ($500). Coordinate with the Emergency Operations Center regarding all requirements necessary for future reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Disaster Assistance program.
Update Liaison Resource List indicating potential assisting/cooperating agencies and representatives (i.e.: American Red Cross, National Guard, Division of Emergency Medical Services, etc.) The Information Chief will:
Communicate pertinent information to work locations within the department as to the status of the severe weather and the actions taken by the department. Appendix F - USAR “Structural Triage, Assessment and Marking System
Personnel conducting structure searches will outline a 2' X 2' square box at any entrance accessible for entry into any compromised structure. Aerosol cans of spray paint (International Orange only) will be used for this marking system. It is important to mark all normal entry points into a building under evaluation to ensure that personnel approaching the building can identify that it has been evaluated and discern its condition. Specific markings will be clearly made inside the box to indicate the condition of the structure and any hazards at the time of this assessment. Normally the square box would be made immediately adjacent to the entry point identified as safe. An arrow will be placed next to the box indicating the direction of the safe entrance if the Structure/Hazard marking must be made somewhat remote from the safe entrance. The depiction of the various markings as are follows:
Structure is significantly damaged. Some areas are relatively safe, but other areas may need shoring, bracing, or removal of falling and collapse hazards. Structure is not safe for search and rescue operations and may be subject to sudden additional collapse. Remote search operations may proceed at significant risk. If rescue operations are undertaken, safe haven areas and rapid evacuation routes should be created. Arrow located next to a marking box indicates the direction to the safe entrance to the structure, should the marking box need to be made remote from the indicated entrance. HM Indicates that a hazardous material condition exists in or adjacent to the structure. Personnel may be in jeopardy. Consideration for operations should be made in conjunction with a Hazardous Materials Technician. Type of hazard may also be noted. Structure/Hazards Evaluation Marking (continued) The following information; Time, Date, and Unit ID will also be noted outside the box at the upper right-hand side. All personnel must be aware of the possibility, and look for other Structure/Hazards Evaluation markings made on the interior of the building. In addition, as each subsequent assessment is performed throughout the course of te mission, a new Time, Date. And Unit ID entry will be made below the previous entry, or a completely new marking box will be made if the original information is now incorrect. The following illustration shows the various components of the Structure/Hazards Evaluation marking system: 7/1/99 1300 hrs HM - natural gas CFD-34
It should be noted that marking boxes would be placed in each of the specific areas within the structure (i.e: hallways, rooms, stairwells, etc.) To indicate conditions in separate parts of the building. Search Assessment Marking A separate and distinct marking system is necessary to conspicuously denote information relating to the victim location determinations in the areas searched. This separate Search Assessment marking system is designed to be used in conjunction with the Structure/Hazards Evaluation marking system. Personnel performing the search function will draw an “X” that is 2' X 2' in size with International Orange spray paint. The X will be constructed in two operations - one slash drawn upon entry into the structure (or room, hallway, etc.) And a second crossing slash upon exit. Single slash drawn upon entry to a structure or area indicates search operations are currently in progress.
Distinct markings will be made inside the four quadrants of the X to clearly denote the search status and findings at the time of this assessment. The following illustrations define the Search Assessment Marks: CFD-34 Left Quadrant - FEMA & US&R Task Force Identifer (i.e: Chesterfield Fire Department, Engine34) 7/1/99
1300 hrs Top Quadrant - Time and date that the Task Force personnel left the structure Rats Right Quadrant - Personnel hazards Bottom Quadrant - Number of live and dead victims still inside the structure (“X” if no victims) 2 Live 3 Dead
As with the Structure/Hazard Evaluation, it is important that the markings are specific to each area of entry or separate part of the building. If an areas is searched and no victims are found, it must be marked with an X. It is also important that situation updates be noted as they are available, to reduce needless duplication of search efforts. Previous search markings would be crossed out and a new marking would be placed next to it with the most recent information. Personnel using the marking system will be inundated with additional information relative to the incident. Extemporaneous information needs to be acknowledged and appropriately disseminated - in most cases, this information would not be noted on the structure marking. Generally, the Search and Rescue Branch Manager, or Operations Section Chief will be in a position to pass additional received on to the appropriate element - rescue, command, medical, technical, etc. NOTE: It is important to clearly identify each separate structure within an area when important information is being disseminated to other operational entities. The primary method of identification should be the existing street name and building number, if known. Obviously, such identification is not always possible due to site conditions. In these situations, it is important that supervisory personnel establish a workable identification method for each specific structure. Appendix G - Winter Storm Guidelines Department Level Actions Initiated By On-Duty Senior Battalion Chief
Fire Station Level Responsibilities - Company Officers will be responsible for the following once the Senior Battalion Chief declares that this policy is in effect.
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