Preincident Safety 4-1 Chapter 4

Learning Objectives Describe safety considerations in the emergency response station. Explain safety considerations as they apply to the emergency response vehicle. List the components of an effective response safety plan. Describe the components of a preincident planning process. Cont. 4-2

Learning Objectives List the information that should be provided by the preincident plan. Describe the consideration for safety while training. Define the components of a wellness/fitness plan. Describe the considerations for interagency coordination as it applies to health and safety. 4-3

Introduction Identify risks before incidents –These risks are the easiest to manage –Under a controlled situation or environment Seven categories of preincident health and safety Life Safety Initiatives 6, 11, 12, 13, and 16 focus on the subjects that are included in this chapter 4-4

Station Considerations Design –Applicable standards and codes –Emerging trends –Environmentally friendly Ongoing operations –Day-to-day operations –Controlled environment Cont. 4-5

Station Considerations Regular inspections for various hazards Safety inspection as part of shift change Objectives Forbid unsafe acts Office safety Department procedures 4-6

Apparatus Safety Design –Meet all applicable standards –Safety should be a primary concern –NFPA standards govern requirements for fire apparatus Ongoing operational concerns –Preventative maintenance meeting the requirements of NFPA 1915 –Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Cont. 4-7

Apparatus Safety Preventative maintenance program (PMP) –NFPA 1915 –Integral to a safe vehicle –Schedule of service 4-8

Response Safety Driver selection –Consider the human aspects Physical response environment Training Response policies –No lights and siren –Reduced lights and siren –Non lights and siren 4-9

Driver Training 4-10

Preincident Planning The preincident plan should be on a form used department-wide Preincident planning should be done by the responders so they become familiar with the building during the preparation of the plan The process should provide for the updating of the plan at given time intervals Cont. 4-11

Preincident Planning Target hazards should be identified and get priority in the planning process The preplan should include both text as a reference, site plan, and floor plan The preplan should provide the proper information Preincident planning is an excellent tool when considering preincident safety and risk identification 4-12

Safety in Training Training evolutions are used to simulate actual event –Must be controlled NFPA 1403 –Created as a result of a number of injuries and deaths that occurred during live-fire training Injuries and deaths associated with training are avoidable Safety manager must adopt a zero tolerance level Cont. 4-13

Safety in Training Procedures and requirements for live-fire training in NFPA 1403 –Student prerequisites –Structures and facilities –Fuel materials –Safety –Instructors 4-14

Employee Wellness and Fitness IAFF/IAFC/ACE PFT certification program Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program Medical fitness –Pre-employment and annual medical exam Physical fitness –Five components –Key considerations Cont. 4-15

Employee Wellness and Fitness Emotional/behavioral fitness –Necessary component of the program –Emotional fitness can be improved –Family members are encouraged to participate –Services provided –Critical incident stress management 4-16

Interagency Considerations Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 Mutual and automatic aid agencies Understand each agency’s priorities and roles Project 25 (P25) or APCO-25 IMS provides for unified command 4-17

Summary Preincident safety encompasses a number of components including station safety, apparatus safety, response safety, preincident planning, safety during training, wellness/fitness programs, and interagency relations Safety is a state of mind Many components can be prepared for before an incident 4-18