1. Incident Safety Officer Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services

2. Introduction
Purpose: This class was developed not to “recreate the wheel,” but to focus on the issues concerning Gwinnett County incident scene safety and examine the ISO directly. Also, to prepare for NPQ accreditation for ISO.

3. Course Scope Within this course we will examine the following:
History of ISO
Standards pertaining to ISO
Duties/expectations
GCFES policies
GCFES RIC

4. Terminal Performance Objective
To have the ability to implement the ISO position and successfully perform the task of the ISO.
To receive accreditation through GFSTC for NPQ ISO certification.

5. Enabling Objectives Examine the history of the ISO.
Examine the national standards directly pertaining to the ISO. (NFPA 1500 and 1521).

6. Units Unit 1: Introduction Unit 2: Risk Management
Unit 3: Safety (Training, Equipment, PPE, etc…)
Unit 4: Safety (Scene Safety)
Unit 5: GCFES Policies
Unit 6: GCFES RIC

7. History OSHA created in 1970 by Richard Nixon.
A place of employment free from recognized hazards.
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health standards.
Title 29 CFR 1910 (Fire Service)

8. History
Every year there are approximately 100 LODD’s and close to 55,000 injuries.
Life Expectancy!!??

9. History
Response:
NFPA 1500 Standard on Occupational Safety and Health Program.

10. History
Old: NFPA 1501 in 1977
Now: NFPA 1521 as of 1992.

11. History
Why?
To emphasize health, safety and wellness.

12. NFPA 1500
Established 1987.
Provided minimum requirements and formal requirement for SO.
Specified health and safety guidelines for fire dept. activities.

13. NFPA 1521
Provides the qualifications, authority and functions for the fire department health and safety officer.

14. Qualification Fire Officer I Knowledge of health and wellness
Knowledge of hazards with occupation
Extensive knowledge of department operations.

15. Authority
May alter, suspend or terminate any unsafe or hazardous operation.
May appoint assistants ISO’s.

16. Any Questions????

17. Prevention???
Fire Training Gone Bad!

18. Summary
OSHA
NFPA 1500 and 1521
Qualifications
Authority

19. Questions??
The End.