BOX ALARM INVESTIGATION

S.O.G. No.:01-013

Revision: Jan 2007

Effective Date: Jan. 2007

1. PURPOSE

1.1 In the interest of the department member’s health and safety, this document is established to provide guidelines maintaining a safe work environment.

2. REFERENCES

2.1 Union Fire District Board of Wardens Policy

3. OSHA REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The department shall maintain a safe working environment during the response in accordance with OSHA

4. PROCEDURE

• 4.1  Accountability tags will be taken to the command post prior to entry.
• 4.2  Upon arrival at a scene where any investigation is needed, the following equipment will be worn and taken by the entering crews:
• 4.3
  • 4.2.A  Full PPE (Bunker Pants, Bunker Coat, boots, hood, gloves and SCBA with activated PASS device.
  • 4.2.B  Carry a charged handlight.
  • 4.2.C  Each team will carry a portable radio on designated channel, permission to enter request will be transmitted to the IC.
  • 4.2.D  Crew will bring hand tools, Flathead Ax, Haligan Tools, etc)4.2.E  A charged water can will be brought in during the investigation.

Safety, communications and teamwork are critical on all investigations; crews will not split up unless each division has a portable radio and informs command of their new assignment and location.