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Rules of Engagement for Structural Firefighting (pdf)
Risk Management
General Order: Two-In, Two-Out Compliance, Rapid Intervention Team, and Firefighter Survival
Emergency Evacuation
This policy identifies a standard system for the emergency evacuation of personnel at an emergency incident or training exercise.
Fire and Rescue Departments of Northern Virginia - Rapid Intervention Team Command and Operational Procedures
A collaborative RIT manual developed by fire and rescue departments in Northern Virginia. Promotes interoperability between multiple fire agencies.
Lost or Trapped Firefighters
This policy identifies the required actions for the search and rescue of lost or trapped firefighter(s).
Model Procedures for Responding to a Package with Suspicion of a Biological Threat
Local and world events have placed the nation’s emergency service at the forefront of homeland defense. The service must be aware that terrorists, both foreign and domestic, are continually testing the homeland defense system.
Safety – Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC)
This policy establishes procedures for ensuring the highest level of safety when conducting interior operations in an atmosphere that is Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).
Safety – Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
This policy establishes the department’s criteria and procedures for Rapid Intervention Teams.
Firefighter Fatality Report - Southwest Supermarket, Phoenix, AZ
PFD full report on the LODD of Firefighter Brett Tarver. Report contains extensive analysis of fire ground operations, may-day and lessons learned.
NFPA Fire Investigation Report of 1995 Pittsburgh Fire
This report describes the investigation of a fire which killed three firefighters in 1995.
NIOSH LOD Report
This report recounts a residential basement fire that claimed the life of a career lieutenant in Pennsylvania.
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Technical Rescue resources
Analysis of Structural Firefighter Fatality Database (pdf)
Hazelton Firefighter caught in Flashover
PowerPoint presentation
Firefighter Survival Training
Rapid Intervention Crew Standard Operating Guidelines
Provided by the Town of Menasha Fire Department
Standardized Actions of a Lost/Disoriented Firefighter
Understanding Fireground LODDS
A fresh perspective on an old problem.
Observing Firefighter Performance (pdf)
Emergency Radio Protocol
"Everybody Goes Home" Campaign: Sticker use memo
EveryoneGoesHome.com
Several applicable resources to assist you in your Stand Down planning.
50 Ways to Save Your Brother (or Sister)
Provided by the South Milwaukee Fire Department.
Fire Chief Magazine article - "No more maydays"
Disorientation Prevention Article
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
This web page provides access to NIOSH investigation reports and other firefighter safety resources.
The Incident Commander's Response to a “May-Day” Lost Firefighter Incident
A check list of items to consider when handling a may-day incident, provided by Chief Gary Morris, Scottsdale, AZ.
U.S. Firefighter Disorientation Study (1979-2001)
This study was conducted in an effort to stop firefighter fatalities caused by smoke inhalation, burns, and traumatic injuries attributable to disorientation. It focused on 17 incidents occurring between 1979 and 2001 in which disorientation played a major part in 23 firefighter fatalities.
USFA - Firefighter Fatality Retrospective Study (1990-2000)
This report identifies trends in mortality and examines relationships among data elements on firefighter fatalites between 1990-2000.
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