ELYRIA TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING COMPLEX STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. Effective Date: 02/20/12 Revised: 02/12

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1 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Effective Date: 02/20/12 Revised: 02/12 Title: Use of Burn Facility by Fire Departments for Live Fire Training PURPOSE: To ensure a safe and environmentally sound controlled live fire training environment for all departments using the burn building. SCOPE: This SOP covers the use of Elyria Township training equipment by departments for all training purposes. RESPONSIBILTY: Department Lead Instructor. DEFINITION: Live fire training is in itself a dangerous proposition. This S.O.P. relates directly to the safe and efficient training by Departments desiring to use the burn building. PROCEDURES: 1. DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS a. All training at the Elyria Township Training Complex is scheduled through the Chief or his designee. All training shall be scheduled in advance to ensure no conflicts with usage and to ensure instructors trained in trailers use are assigned. b. Prior to training, each participant that will be entering the live fire building or using the training equipment shall have completed and signed by the Chief of Department the following forms (included in this packet): 1. Elyria Township Assumption of Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement 2. Medical Release Form 3. PPE, Training and Equipment Compliance Form c. These shall be given to the Safety Officer/Instructor for verification. Any personnel not in compliance will not be allowed to enter the burn building during live fire evolutions. 1

2 No one will be allowed to participate in a live fire training evolution which requires them to enter the burn building as part of a training evolution that is not Fire Fighter I Certified or has received training to meet the performance objectives for Fire Fighter I of the following sections of NFPA 1001: 3-3 Safety 3-5 Fire Behavior 3-6 Portable Extinguishers 3-7 Personal Protective Equipment 3-11 Ladders 3-12 Fire Hose, Appliances & Streams 3-16 Overhaul 3-19 Water Supply 3-7 SCBA d. A Pre-burn plan shall be in place and reviewed with all instructors prior to any evolutions beginning. The Safety officer will check the plan to make sure it does not conflict with EPA Burn Policies. Corrections will be made at this time if deemed necessary. e. Any supplies (extinguishers, foam, etc) that will be brought onto and used at the Elyria Township Training Complex needs to have a MSDS sheet provided to the Elyria Township Fire Department prior to the burn and approval from the Chief or his designee. 2. PERSONNEL a. There are a minimum of three positions that must be filled for any live-fire evolutions, including 1 Lead Instructor, 1 Safety Officer and 1 Ignition Officer (instructors must be trained in the use of the trailers). The Lead Instructor is responsible for all aspects of the training. The Safety Officer must be a certified Fire Instructor and has the authority to stop any evolutions due to safety concerns. b. The requesting department will need to supply at least one Certified Fire Instructor. If a Department cannot fill the Lead Instructor Position, Elyria Township may be able to supply one. c. The span of control for all training evolutions shall not exceed Four (4) students for every instructor. Every crew that has been given an assignment for an evolution must have an Instructor or an Assistant Instructor with them for the duration of the exercise. 2

3 d. There will be at least one (1) Elyria Township instructor trained in the use of the training trailers present for all training evolutions. 3. DAY OF BURN a. Prior to live fire training commencement a pre-burn briefing shall be conducted for all participants including instructional staff, support staff and students. All aspects of the operation(s) are to be explained. b. A pre-burn safety briefing will be conducted by Elyria Township staff, this briefing shall include as a minimum: i. Tour of entire Building ii. Operation of all types of windows iii. Operation of doors iv. Locations of exits from each level v. Locations of areas of refuge vi. Locations of Stairwells and ground ladders provided as a means of egress from upper floors. vii. Location of Roof Scuttle Hatches. viii. Any other issues pertinent to the training to be provided c. The Incident Command System adopted by the Lorain County Fire Chief s Association will be established and used for the duration of the training period. d. The Personnel Accountability System Program adopted by the Lorain County Fire Chiefs Association shall be established and used for the duration of the training period. If the Department does not have an existing accountability system the Safety Officer will set up a system using the spare Tags and status board. e. There will be in place a Rehab Station for the duration of the training period. Adequate time will be given for personnel to hydrate, cool down, etc. depending upon weather condition and the extent of the training evolutions. 4. POST BURN Students under direction of Elyria Township Fire Department members shall be responsible for cleaning the building, grounds and any equipment used. All equipment and apparatus used shall be put back into service prior to departure. 3

4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 02/20/12 Revised: 02/12 Title: Beard Policy PURPOSE: To provide for the safety of Students and Personnel during training evolutions that requires the use of SCBA. SCOPE: This SOP covers the wearing of SCBA by students and staff that have beards RESPONSIBILITIES: All Support Staff, Instructors, Program Coordinators and Students must be familiar with, understand, and adhere to this SOP at all times. PROCEDURES: 1. Any person involved in training evolutions that require them to wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus shall not be allowed to wear a beard. No exceptions will be made. 2. Manufacturers of self contained breathing apparatus and O.S.H.A. regulations recommend that persons wearing beards, sideburns or lengthy hair should not wear self contained breathing apparatus since it may interfere with the proper face piece seal and render the unit ineffective. 3. The following information is taken from N.F.P.A a * Members who have a beard or facial hair at any point where the facepiece is designed to seal with the face or whose hair could interfere with the operation of the unit shall not be permitted to use respiratory protection at emergency incidents or in hazardous or potentially hazardous atmospheres. b These restrictions shall apply regardless of the specific fitting test measurement that can be obtained under test conditions. ****There will be no exceptions to this procedure. **** 4

5 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Effective Date: 02/20/12 Revised: 02/12 Title: Alcohol and drugs PURPOSE: To provide for an alcohol and drug free site SCOPE: Covers the use of Alcohol and or drugs at the training facility, an Elyria Township owned Property RESPONSIBILITIES: All Support Staff, Instructors, and Program Coordinators must be familiar with, understand, and adhere to this SOP at all times. Any Staff Personnel, Student and or visitor found to be in violation of this SOP will be subject to immediate removal from the site. If a Student is removed, that student s Chief will be notified of his or her removal and the reasons why. If a Staff member is removed he or she will be subject to disciplinary action as defined in the Elyria Township Fire Department SOP PROCEDURES: The use or consumption of alcohol and or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited within the boundaries of the Training facility owned by Elyria Township. This includes Staff, Students and visitors to the Training Site. Also, anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any time while on the site will be subject to immediate removal from the Training Facility. **There will be no exceptions to this procedure. ** 5

6 ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS ELYRIA TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES ELYRIA TWP. FIRE DEPT. DUAL LIVE-FIRE & TACTICAL TRAINING FACILITY (Herein training facility) In making available its or other selected facilities, training ground, equipment, and its staff, to provide an opportunity to learn on the part of its students and other invitees, makes no representation of and assumes no liability for the suitability or condition of its or other selected facilities, training grounds, or equipment. In consideration for my participation in this program, I agree to assume all risk associated with the program and to hold Elyria Township Fire Department its employees, agents, and representatives harmless from all liability which may result from my participation in the program including but not limited to any claims, demands, or suits of any nature, kind or description whatsoever, including costs and expenses, for or on account of any loss or damage to property owned or possessed by me or by any student or other invitee or any death or injury to which may result from any cause, including but not limited to, the condition and operation of training facility, facilities, training grounds, and equipment, or the condition and operation of any other selected facilities, training grounds and equipment, and the acts or omissions of members of their staff. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the instructors who are independent contractors with the state, in their personal and representative capacity, from suit of any nature, kind, or description whatsoever, including costs and expenses for or on account of any loss or damage to property owned or possessed by me or by any student or other invitee or any death or injury which may result from my participation in this program. I also authorize the Elyria Township Fire Department to seek emergency medical assistance on my behalf, as necessary, and agree to pay for any and all medical expenses incurred on my behalf. Signature Date TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT OR INVITEE (Please Print) Name ( ) Phone Number Street Address City State Zip Code ( ) Emergency Contact Phone Number Revised 02/12 6

7 MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) - Department Name: Department Phone: ( ) - The above named student that is planning to attend live fire or technical rescue training programs has no known medical or physical conditions that would prevent participation in any or all of the physical activities, which may be required by the course. Chief of Department Signature Date OR Physicians Signature Date Revised 02/12 7

8 PPE, TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE FORM Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) - Department Name: Department Phone: ( ) - The above named student is planning to attend Live Fire or Technical Rescue training evolutions and is or will be using PPE and/or equipment which met (but not limited to) the following standards at the time of purchase by the student or the sponsoring agency. NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting Full Ensemble Includes: Helmet - Protective Hood - Coat -Trousers - Boots - Gloves NFPA 1852: Standard on the Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open- Circuit Breathing Apparatus I certify that the above person is a member of my department/agency and is Fire Fighter I Certified or has received training to meet the performance objectives for Fire Fighter I according to NFPA 1001 as defined by Pages 1 and 2 of this packet. I also certify that all of the PPE and/or equipment brought from my department is in compliance and free from any defects that may be dangerous to life or limb or any reason that it should be taken out of service. Chief of Department Signature Date Revised 02/12 8