Firefighter safety question
Initiate an incident management system
Reduce span of control by decentralizing fireground
Request additional alarms to provide for a tactical reserve
Assign a Safety Officer
Request Police to restrict access to the scene and control
traffic and bystanders
Request EMS to monitor and treat firefighter injuries
Request utility company to eliminate gas and electric hazards
Request and position a RIC Team
Request canteen unit to provide fluids and food as required
Use an accountability system
Designate an Accountability Officer
Conduct roll calls at specific time intervals and when
conditions warrant
Rotate personnel at regular intervals
Monitor personnel for fatigue
Have firefighters searching the cellar use guide ropes and
thermal imaging cameras
Light up the area
Request a REHAB unit and set up Rehab Group in safe area
Conduct a safety survey before overhauling building