EOP III

purpose of lockout/tagout

locking out machinery and equipment during on-scene operations of fire department personnel, to avoid injuries/fatalities that can occur from unexpected start-ups or releases of stored energy

types of energy sources that may need to be locked out and tagged out

electrical, steam, hydraulic, fluids and gases, pneumatic, chemical, mechanical, thermal, gravity

lockout/tagout doesn't apply to

-minor tool changes, adjustments, other minor servicing activities
-work on cord/plug-connected electrical equipment and plug is under exclusive control of the employee performing the work
-operations that involve transmission/distribution systems for ele

preparing for lockout/tagout

-identify all energy-isolating devices applicable
-consult owner, operator, knowledgeable individuals
-are there specific lockout/tagout procedures

general lock out/tag out sequence

-shut down equipment by normal operating sequence
-isolate system from its energy
-dissipate/release stored energy
-cutting of high voltage power unsafe/prohibited, SpecOps will conduct release of pressurized fluids, IC to ensure all hazards controlled be

IC to verify before lock out devices removed

operations complete, tools out of hot zone, PAR conducted, civilians out of hot zone, visual survey of hot zone, property owner responsible to return system to standard operating conditions

if energy isolating device cannot be locked out

approved equipment supervisor to isolate device OR disconnect wiring/piping from device
if tag out only form of securing an energy isolating device, IC to assign rescue to guard the item.

lock out/tag outs in the station

-company officer to direct company to lock out/tag out appropriate equipment
-keys held by officer until repairs complete
-notify facilities/BC
-pass on info/key to next shift

energized electrical equipment, such as transformers, substations or commercial electrical switches, stay clear until

the utility provider can arrive and secure the power

procedures for downed power lines/poles

�Assume energized, request utility provider
�Maintain situational awareness
�Park apparatus at least two structurally sound poles away from the incident
�Locate both ends of downed power lines, secure entire area, deny entrance to unauthorized persons
�Fi

procedures for downed power lines/poles
if on a vehicle w/ occupants

�Occupants to remain inside vehicle until de-energized
�Do not approach/touch vehicle
�Request emergency response from utility provider

transformer fire procedures

�Assume defensive position and allow fire to burn
�Secure area/contact utility provider
�Extinguish spot fires if safe

substation fire procedures

�Assume defensive position outside fence, allow to burn
�Secure area/contact utility provider
�Protect exposures
�Avoid smoke and runoff; don PPE/SCBA prn

streams not to use on power lines or energized equipment
what should you use
distance to maintain
which extinguished to use

straight or solid
greater than 30 degree fog pattern w/ 100psi nozzle pressure to control fire in the surrounding area
at least 35ft
dry chemical when appropriate

when approaching a vehicle that has contacted a utility pole, what do you want to make sure of

look at insulator on the line to make sure that the energized line has not come off the insulator and come into contact w/ the pole; this will energize the pole and the vehicle

what is a hazardous material

Any substance or material in any form or quantity, which poses an unreasonable risk to safety, health or property.

what should personnel avoid regarding commercial switches

re-energizing circuits that have been tripped/turned off

hot vs warm vs cold zone

�Hot the area immediately surrounding a hazardous materials incident, extending far enough to prevent adverse effects from hazardous materials release to personnel outside the zone
�warm zone is the area where personnel and equipment decontamination and h

Level-A Protection vs
Level-B vs
Level-C vs
Level-D

�Total encapsulating, vapor proof suit constructed of materials that are resistant to the chemical(s) involved with SCBA.
�Non-encapsulating, splash proof, and suit constructed of materials, which are resistant to the chemical(s), involved, with SCBA.
�Sp

EMS/HM Level-1 responders

perform patient care activities in the cold zone at a HAZMAT incident, only to those individuals who no longer pose a significant risk of secondary contamination.

EMS/HM level 2 responder

-can perform patient care activities in warm zone, to individuals who still pose risk of secondary contamination
-provide medical support for HAZMAT personnel

post emergency response on HAZMAT

response performed after immediate threat stabilized/eliminated and clean-up of the site begins

dispatch regarding HAZMAT calls

obtain as much info as possible, relay to units with safest approach/access
if person w/ knowledge situation on scene, instruct to meet/direct arriving units
inform units of wind speed/direction

initial control zones in HAZMAT

in accordance w/ NAERG or minimum 150ft in all directions

Hazardous incidents EOP18
personnel should not be committed to a hazardous atmosphere without ______
the should work in a ____ system
and when working in an IDLH, ___ should be established

proper PPE, SCBA and training
buddy
RIT

first arriving unit should advise all incoming units of _____

appropriate NAERG Guide page number to constitute the Initial Site Safety Plan

site safety on Hazardous Materials incident

-safety officer on all first alarm or greater
-HAZMAT group safety officer w/ technical certifications
-site specific safety plan; reviewed by all personnel prior to entering hazmat atmosphere

written site safety plan on hazardous incident

-site description/physical hazards
-materials routes of exposure/signs&symptoms of over exposure
-required PPE, medical & environmental monitoring
-radio channel for intervention team and support operations
-objective and emergency procedures

size-up on hazardous incidents

�Identify nature/severity of problem and action plan
�Careful size-up before committing; rescue/evacuation after risk/benefit analysis
�Avoid premature commitment; hazmat team members evaluation first
�Hazardous area based on material, time of day, wind/w

command on hazardous incident

�CP in safe location (uphill/upwind); safe position should conditions change
�Level-2 staging location; all units to report to staging location
�Immediate action to evacuate/rescue w/ rescuer safety first
�Written safety plan
�Identify material, quantity

on hazardous incident use OCSO/LEO to:

�Establish/maintain evacuation routes
�Conduct evacuation prn by command, crowd control/scene safety
�Escort delivery of equipment/materials

hazardous incident mitigation efforts

�Only hazmat techs
�Min of 2 personnel; RIT prior to any efforts trained equally and in same/higher PPE
�Minimize personnel/equipment in hot zone
�Decontamination area prior to anyone entering contaminated area

decontamination on hazardous incident
2 basic decontamination approaches

�Decontamination group established
�Decontamination group supervisor determine proper decontamination
�Mass decontamination, copious water for rapid decontamination for large group at one time
�Technical decontamination, one or more ppl to decontaminate e

medical/rehab group/unit on hazardous incident

-established anytime members involved in mitigation efforts that require decontamination
-supervisor to ensure group is properly staffed, functions: vitals before/after, rapid transport capability, fluid/nutrient replenishment
-EMS/HM level 2 allow to tre

hazardous incident
decontamination, treatment and transportation of civilian casualties

-civilian decontamination group prn
-notify local hospitals of possible pts showing up POV, material, precautions and decontamination needed
-decon prior to transport

hazardous incident termination

-confirm credentials of responsible party for the scene
-debriefing w/ units prior to release and inform of chemical, signs/symptoms, treatment; hazmat group supervisor to gather info for billing; IC to determine equipment/PPE not to be returned to statio

___ is an enclosed space large enough so a person can enter, but not designed for continuous human occupancy
Characteristics

confined space
-contains/potential to contain hazardous atmosphere
-contain material w/ potential for engulfing an entrant
-internal configuration that entrant could be trapped/asphyxiated
-contains other serious safety/health hazard

hazardous atmosphere confined space rescue

any atmosphere that is O2 deficient, contains toxic/disease producing contaminant, potentially explosive

confined space rescue
entry
entry permit
entry team

-any part of entrant's body breaks the plane of an opening into the space, trench, or excavation
-document by employer for non-rescue entry into a confined space
-group assigned to work/rescue activities beyond the opening of the space, trench, excavation

first arriving officer on a confined space rescue

-size up
-responsibility to identify an area is considered a confined space and request additional resources/squad

rescue group on confined space rescue

rescue group requirements as defined by rescue group supervisor, shall be trained at the tech level for confined space rescue
only trained confined space rescue personnel
atmospheric monitoring prior/during; proper respiratory protection despite reading

apparatus on structural collapse rescue
hazard assessment on structural collapse

position to not be affected by a secondary collapse of structure
potential for secondary collapse, explosion from broken gas/electrical lines, falling debris, toxic atmosphere, etc
shut off utilities prn

victims that can be seen on the surface of structural collapse
what should you estimate and initiate

rescue them, being aware of hazards
number of possible victims; initiate MCI plan

structural collapse rescue
-treatment/transport sectors
-building triage teams

-area away from hazard
-may include structural engineers; FD personnel trained in recognition of structural collapse

structural collapse rescue teams

-consist of at least 2 trained member of technical rescue team
-at least one HAZMAT tech w/ air monitoring equipment if hazmat involved
-no rescues in building determined unsafe
-trained in structural collapse

if known trapped victims in structural collapse

rescue teams attempt to locate victims
support structural components prior to entering prn

confined space entry/rescue on structural collapse, all members making entry shall be on ___ with appropriate tender to rescue ratio of ____

SCBA
1:1

if unable to locate victims in structural collapse, rescuers should ____

remove debris very carefully to not cause secondary collapse

additional considerations on structural collapse regarding heat, ambient conditions, time of day

consider rotation of crews
consider effects of rain on hazard profile
consider proper lighting for night time ops

trench rescue
cave-in

separation of a mass of soil or rock material from the side of an excavation or trench, or the loss of soil from under a trench shield or support system, and its sudden movement into the excavation, either by falling or sliding, in sufficient quantity so

trench rescue
rescue area
aka as _____
what incidents would it be used in

hot, danger or collapse zone
collapse structure or trench
area surrounding the site whose size is proportional to the hazards that exist

trench rescue
shoring system
whos in charge of it

structure such as metal hydraulic, pneumatic/mechanical, or timber shoring system that supports the sides of an excavation and is designed to prevent cave-ins
shoring team, they construct, move, place and manage the shoring system inside the space, trench

trench rescue
sloping system

a protecting system that uses inclined excavating to form sides that are inclined away from the excavation so as to prevent cave-in

trench rescue
first arriving officer upon identifying presence of trench/excavation

request additional resources including a squad

on trench and confined space rescues, what is communications responsibility

notify on-duty battalion and shift commander & Special Ops BC

what does command want to recognize on a trench/excavation collapse

hazards, collapse patterns, reasons for collapse, potential for secondary collapse and prevention

rescue on non-injured/minimally injured victims in trench/excavation, what should command do

develop procedures for rapid, non-entry extrication where possible

trench rescue
rescue group, training? monitoring? protection?

trained at tech level for trench and excavation rescue; all other members support functions, no entry
atmospheric monitoring prior/during entry
proper respiratory protection despite reading

IC to accomplish on a VMR
needs
primary patient survey
prior to extrication what should be in place

command, triage, rescue action plan, get necessary resources
establish tool staging area/action circle
control hazards, stabilize vehicle, access pts, controlled movements to prevent aggravation of injuries, transport w/o delay, secure equipment/scene
pri

levels of entrapment
ex

light- one move of a hydraulic tool/hand tools to free victim; popping a door
moderate- two moves of hydraulic tool/device to free victim; roof remove and popping a door
heavy- 3 or more moves of hydraulic tool/device; roof removal, popping a door and a d

who is to be in action circle during extrication
requirement for action circle personnel
whos in control of extrication vs pt care

those persons working the extrication, assigned to pt care or controlling scene hazards
full protective gear
Command of extrication scene, ranking paramedic of patient care

Ballistic PPE

vest
helmets
eyewear

Violent situations EOP23
casualty collection point
forward control point (FCP)

where save teams will bring pts for transport to triage/treatment area
controlled single point of entry/exit located between the cold and warm zones to control access, maintain personnel accountability and improve overall situational awareness

Violent situations EOP23
move to contact team should not contain ____. Purpose ____

FD personnel
LEO/officers who enter hostile event to neutralize/contain threat

what is a PVS
units to respond

any incident that there is a potential threat of violence against FD personnel
Capt or BC
suppression unit
Rescue/medic unit

SAVE team personnel, equipment, purpose, alternative name, identified w/

-min 3 FD personnel & min 4 LEO
-min 1 SKED and 1 tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) kit (tourniquets, needle for chest decompression, basic wound care/airway equipment)
-rapidly access pts, provide rapid life-saving medical care, and quickly extract

Violent situations EOP23
medical team leader vs SAVE team leader

MTL lead FD member of SAVE team
STL lead LEO in SAVE team in charge of all member, FD to follow STL instructions

Violent situations EOP23
THREAT = acronym to assist in determining tactical objectives to increase survivability at hostile events

T- Threat suppression
H- Hemorrhage control
R and E- Rapid extrication to safety
A- Assessment by medical providers
T- transport to definitive care

Zones in Violent situations EOP23

hot- where known hazard or immediate life threat; SAVE teams not deployed into
warm- indirect threat, LEO cleared or isolate threat to a minimal level; clear but not secure
cold- little or no threat; where CP and casualty collection points located

Violent situations EOP23
maintain ___
call ____
mitigate _____

�Unpredictable and dangerous to ffs, maintain situational awareness
�Call LEO if belief incident could escalate into a violent situation
�Mitigate harm to self, crew and pts

Prior to entering scene perform size up deciding whether to stage or enter
Prior to arrival where there is a suspected threat:

-determine threat; speak to caller/people in area via cellphone; determine pertinent info
-request closest suppression unit if not already done; highest ranking to determine if staging or entering

if units enter a PVS, communications to complete a PAR q ____ until advised ____
on a PVS vehicles should be placed _____

5mins
to stop the clock by command
in location that facilitates rapid relocation or retreat at all times

staging on PVS

�Relay to dispatch
�Location not to place FD in warm zone, should be out of sight of scene, turn off lights as to not attract attention
�Communications to start timer upon 1st unit staging and inform shift commander after 30mins
�First unit to communicate

PPE on a PVS

�Determined by first arriving company officer or IC
�May include ballistic PPE, bunker gear or chemical protective equipment
�If possible don prior to leaving stating, any member authorize to don ballistic PPE at any time

FD and LEO command on PVS

should be located in a single unified CP to facilitate face-to-face communications
FD should act as support under unified command structure to LEO

Only ____ should be deployed to the warm zone
what should be established prior to deploying

SAVE teams and casualty collection points
unified command prior to SAVE teams being committed to warm zone

transport units should not transport pts w/o

direction of the transport section

Florida Field Operations Guide recommends __ suppression unit for every ___ transport units during an MCI

1; 2
IC to consider suppression units for additional staff of groups/divisions/teams

what is the priority of the SAVE team
where is definitive care performed

rapid extraction from the warm zone
medical care should not delay this priority
medical care by SAVE = correcting immediately life-threatening conditions
in Cold zone

SAVE team MTL begins treatment upon approval of ____
MTL to maintain ____ with STL
all moves by MTL should ____

STL
accountability/visual contact w/ all medical team members; remain in line of sight/close proximity of STL
be coordinated w/ STL

each casualty collection point should have ___ assigned
FD personnel operating in casualty collection point shall don ____
___ may be used to provide cover from ballistic threats at casualty collection point
transport units at CCP should be prepared to tr

LEO for security
ballistic PPE prior to leaving the cold zone
suppression units
large # of pts, may remove stretcher and place pts on floor

turnout time is the time between ___ and ____
goal
to be reviewed

between dispatch time and the initiation of travel time recorded through radio or MDC
60 sec for EMS/moveups
80 for all other requiring donning of turn-out gear
regularly, at least once per month

dispatch vs travel time

time a unit is alerted w/ need to respond
time between rolling of a response units wheels and its arrival at the incident

personnel will don appropriate, assigned PPE prior to entering the fire rescue apparatus
who is exempt

the apparatus driver from the requirement to don and wear PPE during the response
alarm and position assignment to dictate PPE level

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
advance warming

notification to approaching motorist to transition from normal driving status to that required by temporary emergency traffic control measures ahead of them

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
buffer zone
downstream

the area that separates the work zone from the vehicle traffic
the direction that traffic is moving as it travels away from the incident scene

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
fend-off-position

positioning a fire department apparatus on an angle to the lanes of traffic creating a physical barrier between upstream traffic and the work area

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
shadow
taper

the area at a vehicle related roadway incident that is shielded by the block from apparatus and other emergency vehicles
the action of merging several lanes of moving traffic into fewer moving lanes

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
temporary work zone

the physical area of a roadway within which emergency personnel perform their fire, EMS and rescue tasks at a vehicle related incident

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
transition zone

the lanes of a roadway within which approaching motorist change their speed and position to comply with the traffic control measures established at an incident scene

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
upstream

the direction that traffic is traveling from as the vehicles approach the incident scene

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
during roadway operations all members should wear
personnel should avoid turning ____ & should always look in both directions before _____

-traffic safety vest; bunker coats if they will reduce possibility of injury/accident or provide higher level of protection
-their back to approaching traffic; stepping out of the apparatus/opening the apparatus door

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
personnel should face traffic when ____
personnel during roadway operations should exit unit on the ___

placing/picking up traffic cones/flares
curb side or non-traffic side of the vehicle when possible

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
fire apparatus park to provide ___

-crews and patients w/ protection, positioned to block/redirect traffic around work area

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
fire units should be place in ___ position within the ____ zone to deflect ____ and provide _____
_____ unit to arrive should initiate blocking traffic to protect the scene and when to replace?

fend off; traffic control; an encroaching vehicle; protection to personnel on scene
first; when smaller vehicles initiate traffic control, later arriving suppression unit to be used to enhance traffic control measures

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
rescues should be parked in an area that allows for ____
parking close to the pt location is not as important as ____

the safe retrieval of equipment and loading of patients
keeping the area clear for crews to work

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
fire apparatus on emergency scene fend off position should include ____
if located on a high speed highway it should be ____

buffer zone, at least 50ft between fire unit and the incident scene
1ft for every mph

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
fire apparatus on emergency scene, position unit and immediately place _____

traffic cones or other appropriate warning devices upstream from apparatus blocking traffic to help direct approaching vehicles to avoid the work zone

traffic cones or other warning devices should be used to ____

create a transition zone to warn oncoming traffic of the emergency operations and the hazards

vehicles should ____ on the opposite side of the roadway from the incident scene

avoid parking

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
when positioning fire apparatus on the scene and providing a charged hose line, position in a manner that ____

provides protection for the pump operator from vehicle traffic

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25
when positioning fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles on a scene, unit warning lights should ____

remain on

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25; interstate highway and expressway operations
placement of traffic cones to accommodate for speed and allow adequate warning to drivers

placed farther apart, with the last cone approx. 160ft upstream

apparatus placement in roadways EOP25; interstate highway and expressway operations
first due response unit can request ____ to assist with fending off
first arriving to make assessment regarding need for ____

additional suppression unit dispatched
this unit will stage where visibility would give approaching vehicles sufficient notice of an upcoming lane closure, curve, crest or downhill grade
additional fend off unit and either cancel or direct unit to a set-u

exposure reduction EOP26
crews will perform gross decontamination as they _____

leave the structure and before they doff their face mask

gear doffing will be done either ___wind and/or remote from the _____

down; rehab area and CP
members will remove their SCBA, helmet, fire hood, and jacket in this area and leave them until reassignment

fire hoods exposed to ___ should be swapped w/ a clean hood. Spares will be provided by ____

IDLH; capt or BC

exposure reduction

�Decon wipes following exposure to smoke as crews enter rehab/released from scene
�20mins after fire out to begin overhaul and done wearing SCBA
�IC may authorize no SCBA if: fresh air introduced and no products of combustion/airborne contamination

air monitoring is conducted by _____ utilizing a minimum of _____ which determine

squad or aerial qualified personnel
2 air monitor
-O2 >19.5

dual agent foam trailer capability deploying ____ to extinguish _____

alcohol resistant- aqueous film foaming foam and/or dry chemical
flammable liquids or gas fire

dual agent foam trailer equipped/capable of flowing how much of each
EOP27

530 gallons AR-AFFF 1x3(?); 2000 gallons/min at 1% or 3%
600lbs dry chemical; discharge at 20lbs/sec thru the fire stream
can be used as mobile fire apparatus or set up as a portable master stream away from the trailer

dual agent foam trailer flammable liquids or gas response
automatically dispatched to
can also be used to supply foam for ____ and should be called for any ___
foam can be used for vapor suppression w/ __ nozzles at ___psi

-any storage tank fire at the kinder morgan's central FL pipeline facility or overturned flammable liquids carrier
vapor suppression at a flammable liquids spill; spill >100gallons or spill area >500sq/ft
standard fog; 100

dual agent foam trailer can be used as a _____ at a structure fire or wild-land fire

large volume master stream

what should be done to make any OCFRD apparatus a Class A Foam pumper
EOP27

300 gallon tote which would allow 5 gallon Class A knockdown foam to be emptied into the tote for use by the master stream, or w/ the Williams Around The Pump Proportioning

____ is an atmosphere that poses an immediate threat to life, would cause irreversible adverse health effects, or would impair an individuals ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere

IDLH

____ knowing how much air ffs have in their SCBA and managing that amount of air so that they leave the hazardous environment before their SCBA low-air warning alarm activates

rule of air management

ffs to perform daily SCBA check upon ____ and results noted on ____

arrival for duty; daily check-off sheet

prior to entering an IDLH SCBA pressure should be ____
entry will less will be decided by ___

4000psi or greater
IC

SCBA air consumption and pressure should be monitored at:

-regular 5min intervals
-10m CAD safety time notification from dispatch
-change of work area
-complete of assignment and prior to accepting another assignment

crew members to report when the first member reaches an SCBA air pressure of ____; crew leader will advise ___ and request ___
HUD will show

2000psi; IC; to exit IDLH
-one amber light indicating 50% or half tank left

what will IC do upon notification of crew with low air

replace the crew and advise them to exit

IC may allow crew to continue work with SCBA below 1/4 cylinder pressure if:

-fire under control
-IC and safety officer concurred that no structural collapse or entanglement hazards, crews visibility not impaired, PAR indicates crew intact and able to continue

if low air alarm activates within IDLH, the company officer or crew leader should

call for an immediate radio transmission advising low air alarm, use the LUNAR acronym

if low air alarm and crew unable to self extricate within one minute
RIT responsibility

MAYDAY declared by crew or IC
monitor members air supply and notify IC if haven't exited within 1min

crew member in close proximity of low air alarm w/ no notification to command

they should notify command

automatic criteria for calling a MAYDAY

-low air alarm activation
-disoriented/unsure of location
-SCBA failure within IDLH
-trapped, entangled, unable to self-extricate within one min
-unable to find an exit within approx. 1min
-finding another ff in distress

medication administration EOP29
medication administration error defined as:

-wrong medication
-wrong dose
-wrong route
-administration for any symptom, illness, or reason other than the one for which the medication is prescribed
-administration of an expired medication or improperly labeled medication

medication administration EOP29
person administering medication must know:
should check for ___ before administering and ensure:

indications/contraindications
accuracy
indications, integrity of packaging, expiration, free from particulates, right pt, right med, right dose, right route

medication administration EOP29
triple verification of medication

-when removed from drug box, when drawn into syringe, immediately prior to administration

medication administration EOP29
step following medication error

-consider actions of med
-observe pt for adverse effect
-availability of antidote
-contact medcontrol for adverse reactions
-treat original illness
-report to receiving facility and chain of command

hazmat alert will provide

-early notification to receiving hospital of incoming HAZMAT pt
-early involvement of closest HAZMAT team in decision making
-early involvement of poison control/medcontrol

____ any chemical compound found in solid, liquid or gas form that is not intended for human inhalation, ingestion or absorption

hazardous material

when should a hazmat alert be initiated

-when called report medical emergency involving chemical smell/hazardous material exposure
-1st arriving crew suspects a hazardous materials exposure due to odor, history, or other sources of info
-by ED if hazmat exposure suspected, from walk-in pt and a

what to do once a hazmat exposure has been recognized

-contact comm center, initiate hazmat alert, advise of transport destination
-appropriate PPE

what will comm center do after hazmat alert acknowledged

notify closest hazmat team
heads up notification to receiving facility
ED can request comm center to place ED on status black until safe

hazmat team should contact on scene crew of hazmat alert to

identify/research material
is hazmat team needed?
advise of PPE needed
nature of exposure/decon procedures
treatment and when to transport
hazmat team leader to pass info to ED
is liaison req at ED?

prior to ED arrival, transporting crews should
before entering ED allow

convey pertinent info on pts exposure, condition, specifics of decon strategy
ED staff to assess need for further decon

requesting LEO EOP31
LEO Code 1 response vs Code 2 vs Code 3

�i.e. Need LEO non-emergency, domestic situation, need to make a report, Baker Act, incapacitated pt, etc.
�i.e. need LEO to expedite, verbal threats or escalating situation, uncooperative pt
�i.e. need LEO emergency, fear of physical harm, weapons involv

requesting LEO EOP31
scenes in which personnel can communicate verbally over FD radio:
request LEO via ____, using ___ language, and communicating specific ____

-FD dispatcher
-open language
-need, i.e. possible Baker Act

requesting LEO EOP31
Scenes in which personnel can communicate over FD radio but desire not to have bystanders understand:

use
Condition 1- family disturbance
Condition 2- combative pt/person
Condition 3- armed/dangerous person

requesting LEO EOP31
scenes in which verbal communications are not possible

activate ECB (emergency call button)

helicopter response EOP32

�Active (immediately dispatched upon request) vs standby request (helicopter crew will transition to aircraft awaiting confirmation to respond)
�Command, officer or PM in charge should determine need for helicopter
�Consider weather, pt condition, destina

landing zone min area
day landings vs night landings
do not mark w/
LZ free from

100ftx100ft, atleast 300ft from other activities
day- mark 4 corners w/ cones placed on their sides w/ point of cone directed toward center of LZ
night- mark 4 corners w/ landing zone strobes
flares, never direct scene light/flashlights at aircraft
overhe

LZ engine should remain ___ ft away maintaining visual contact w/ LZ
min PPE by LZ officer
and all other LZ personnel

50-75
-helmet, safety goggles, traffic vest
-full PPE in event of emergency

what should LZ engine communicate w/ aircraft

�Geographic directions from fixed object, ex. N of E24 in southbound lane; description and compass orientation of hazards, ex wire along east side of LZ

never approach aircraft w/o ___ and approach from which side
ideal transfer of pt care
LZ after departure

-direction of flight crew member
-from front within view of pilot, never from rear
-within pt compartment of rescue to allow well-lit, sound controlled environment, allow good assessment/pass on
open for approx. 2-3min