The Milton Fire Department has launched seven new initiatives to prevent firefighter injuries: 1) designating Incident Safety Officers, 2) participating in the "Everyone Goes Home" safety campaign, 3) enhancing Rapid Intervention Team training and equipment, 4) increasing training for high-risk operations, 5) providing safety-specific training opportunities, 6) formally establishing a Firefighter Rehabilitation Program, and 7) reviewing policies to ensure compliance with provincial guidelines. These initiatives aim to continuously improve health and safety and protect firefighters from preventable injuries.
Requirement and Technical Standard for Non Convention Cargo Siti Mastura
This document outlines technical requirements and standards for non-conventional cargo ships pertaining to safety, construction, radio, life saving appliances, and navigational aids. It includes 10 chapters that cover general provisions, inspections and surveys, construction and equipment, stability requirements, machinery installation, electrical installations, fire protection and extinction, life saving appliances, radio installations, and navigational equipment. The document provides definitions for key terms and sets minimum requirements for ships to obtain necessary certificates.
The document discusses Panama's authority requirements for safely manning ships. It states that all ships must be sufficiently and efficiently manned as evidenced by a safe manning document issued by the administration. It outlines principles for determining safe manning, including capabilities for navigation, engineering, safety functions, cargo handling, and damage control. It also discusses hours of work and rest requirements to ensure crews can achieve quality rest.
Facilitation Convention of Maritime TrafficHamza Ali
The Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic aims to simplify and reduce formalities for ships engaged in international voyages. It establishes standards and recommended practices for ship arrival, departure, and documentation requirements to minimize delays. The Convention applies to both coastal and non-coastal states and divides facilitation measures into sections addressing general provisions, arrival/departure formalities, crew and passenger documentation, public health and quarantine, and miscellaneous provisions concerning port services and cargo routing. Signatories undertake to ease maritime traffic through uniform facilitation standards.
The document discusses the ILO Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 and its importance for the shipping industry. The key objectives of the MLC are to protect seafarers and create a level playing field for shipowners. A main challenge is establishing an enforcement and compliance system. The MLC defines the shipowner according to Norwegian law as the ISM code company, with responsibility shared between internal and external employers of workers on ships. Compliance requires inspection and certification of 14 standards covering issues like minimum age, employment agreements, working hours, and health/safety. It is important that the industry keeps requirements simple and prevents unnecessary procedures and administrative burdens.
This document discusses cargo handling and shipping services provided by an organization. It begins with an introduction to the importance of coal imports to India given domestic shortages and need for power. It then provides details on the types of coal and cargo imports through bulk ships. The bulk of the document outlines the various procedures and requirements for handling cargo ships at ports, including filing paperwork, surveys, clearances from customs, immigration, port health and other authorities, crew embarkation and disembarkation, cash transfers, and more. It concludes with the objectives and methodology of a study analyzing cargo handling and shipping services.
Requirement and Technical Standard for Non Convention Cargo Siti Mastura
This document outlines technical requirements and standards for non-conventional cargo ships pertaining to safety, construction, radio, life saving appliances, and navigational aids. It includes 10 chapters that cover general provisions, inspections and surveys, construction and equipment, stability requirements, machinery installation, electrical installations, fire protection and extinction, life saving appliances, radio installations, and navigational equipment. The document provides definitions for key terms and sets minimum requirements for ships to obtain necessary certificates.
The document discusses Panama's authority requirements for safely manning ships. It states that all ships must be sufficiently and efficiently manned as evidenced by a safe manning document issued by the administration. It outlines principles for determining safe manning, including capabilities for navigation, engineering, safety functions, cargo handling, and damage control. It also discusses hours of work and rest requirements to ensure crews can achieve quality rest.
Facilitation Convention of Maritime TrafficHamza Ali
The Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic aims to simplify and reduce formalities for ships engaged in international voyages. It establishes standards and recommended practices for ship arrival, departure, and documentation requirements to minimize delays. The Convention applies to both coastal and non-coastal states and divides facilitation measures into sections addressing general provisions, arrival/departure formalities, crew and passenger documentation, public health and quarantine, and miscellaneous provisions concerning port services and cargo routing. Signatories undertake to ease maritime traffic through uniform facilitation standards.
The document discusses the ILO Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 and its importance for the shipping industry. The key objectives of the MLC are to protect seafarers and create a level playing field for shipowners. A main challenge is establishing an enforcement and compliance system. The MLC defines the shipowner according to Norwegian law as the ISM code company, with responsibility shared between internal and external employers of workers on ships. Compliance requires inspection and certification of 14 standards covering issues like minimum age, employment agreements, working hours, and health/safety. It is important that the industry keeps requirements simple and prevents unnecessary procedures and administrative burdens.
This document discusses cargo handling and shipping services provided by an organization. It begins with an introduction to the importance of coal imports to India given domestic shortages and need for power. It then provides details on the types of coal and cargo imports through bulk ships. The bulk of the document outlines the various procedures and requirements for handling cargo ships at ports, including filing paperwork, surveys, clearances from customs, immigration, port health and other authorities, crew embarkation and disembarkation, cash transfers, and more. It concludes with the objectives and methodology of a study analyzing cargo handling and shipping services.
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Ship and Cargo Broker
WORLDWIDE CARGO AND LIVESTOCK FORWARDING
GENEL KARGO VE CANLI HAYVAN NAKLIYATI
ALL CARGOES AND ANIMALS ARE TRANSPORTED FROM THE WORLD TO TURKEY ,EUROPEAN
AND MIDLE EAST COUNTRIES
TURKIYEYE, ORTADOGU VE AVRUPA YA KOMBINE KARGOLAR VE CANLI HAYVAN NAKLIYATI
LIVESTOCK EXPORT SUPPLY TRANSPORT
AMERIKA , AVRUPA DAN GEBE DÜVE HOLSTEİN,SIMMENTAL
KESIMLIK,BESILIK DAMIZLIK BÜYÜK BAS KÜÇÜK BAŞ HAYVAN SATISI TEMINI NAKLIYATI
Cargo And Livestock Exportıng Shipping
E-mail: info@turkont.com
www.turkont.com
902165674420 902165673228 902165671019
Mob: 905327653318
Skype:turkont
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The document provides guidance for ship operators on complying with the International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention, which enters into force on August 20, 2013. It summarizes key provisions of the Convention regarding certification requirements, port state control inspections, and measures operators should take to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Operators are advised to work with their flag states to obtain a Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance. They should also prepare documentation like records of working hours and a complaints procedure to be prepared for early port state control inspections prior to the recommended August 2014 enforcement date. The International Shipping Federation published additional guidelines to assist operators with compliance.
Growing importance of innovation in turkey and in the world and canakkale tec...Yasin Danyal
The document discusses technoparks and innovation. It presents information on Canakkale Technopark in Turkey, including that it aims to create an environment for entrepreneurs domestically and abroad in high-tech fields to increase the country's export capacity. The document also discusses the growing importance of innovation and R&D for nations and communities and the role of technoparks in supporting development through collaboration between universities, private sector, and public sector. It provides recommendations such as increasing support and coordination for technoparks through a new government directorate.
This document provides standard phrases for marine communication. It outlines 18 sections with guidelines for spelling, message markers, responses, distress signals, organizational phrases, corrections, repetitions, positions, bearings, courses, distances, speeds, times, geographical names, and definitions for ambiguous words like "can" and "may" to reduce misunderstandings. Phrases should be spoken clearly using radio procedures to ensure safety and understanding during communication between vessels.
This document contains abstracts from multiple research projects presented at the 2009 Creativity, Research & Innovation Exhibition.
The first abstract examines the effects of Centella asiatica, a traditional herbal medicine, on cognitive function in middle-aged adults. A study of 41 participants found that Centella asiatica enhanced short and long-term memory over time periods of 40 to 90 days.
The second abstract describes the design of a new self-retaining anal retractor for anorectal surgery that allows for self-retention and rotation. This aims to provide advantages for surgeons during procedures.
The third abstract details work to establish an optimal method for generating and characterizing mesench
Certificate in Ship Operations by Lloyds Maritime Academyeviplom
This document provides information about a Certificate in Ship Operations distance learning course offered by Lloyd's Maritime Academy:
- The 12-week course provides an essential guide to ship operations functions within shipping companies and is aimed at those working or seeking to work in ship operations roles.
- Over 6 modules, industry experts will guide students through the key areas of knowledge needed to fulfill operational roles, including post-fixture support, voyage instructions, cargo carriage, fund disbursement, and fleet performance monitoring.
- Students can access online course materials and participate in online discussions with tutors and other students from any location through the distance learning format. Upon completing online tests at the end of each module, students will receive a
This document provides specifications for various life jackets, life rafts, immersion suits, day signals, and pyrotechnic devices. The equipment is manufactured in accordance with international regulations and certifications for use aboard vessels making international voyages. It includes pricing in US dollars for the equipment available from the supplier.
This document discusses types of rope used in rigging and deck gear, including natural fiber cordage, man-made fiber cordage, and steel wire rope. It provides details on the construction and characteristics of natural fiber cordage, which is made up of fibers twisted into yarns and strands laid into ropes. Right-handed hawser-laid rope is the only type of natural fiber cordage currently used by the Royal Navy. General characteristics of natural fiber cordage are discussed, such as stretching under load and acquiring a permanent set.
This document provides guidance for senior officers serving on Antigua and Barbuda ships regarding administrative procedures and regulations. It covers topics such as manning requirements, officer certifications, hours of work and rest, reporting obligations, employment conditions, shipboard operations, and information resources. Masters and senior officers are responsible for understanding and complying with the contents of this handbook.
This document outlines the process for conducting medical risk assessments for fitness for work. It discusses:
1) The different roles doctors may take on and perspectives they must consider, such as a general practitioner versus an occupational doctor.
2) The steps involved in a risk assessment, including identifying potential medical incidents based on a condition, assessing likelihood, potential job consequences, calculating risk, considering mitigation measures, and evaluating risk.
3) The need to justify decisions in writing by thoroughly explaining the medical condition, likelihood of incidents, job risks, risk evaluation and conclusions.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) regarding its impact on seafarers' working conditions, living conditions, and health. Specifically, it discusses the MLC's origins and structure, new features such as simplified amendment procedures and an enforcement regime, and how the MLC establishes standards for areas like employment conditions, accommodations, health protection, medical care, and liability for sickness or injury. In conclusion, the MLC is expected to widely protect seafarers' conditions and health by setting standards that will cover all seafarers and be more effectively enforced through flag states and port state control.
1) The document discusses requirements for properly loading, securing, and carrying deck cargoes according to international regulations and codes of safe practice.
2) It highlights causes of losses of deck cargoes including severe weather, lack of appreciation of forces, cost pressures, and inadequate securing.
3) Guidelines are provided for distributing cargo weight evenly, using sufficient and properly oriented dunnage, and employing strong, balanced lashing arrangements. Spreading cargo weight and using dunnage helps prevent damage to the deck and cargo shift.
This document discusses managing equipment and supplies through budgets and inventory control. It distinguishes between capital expenditure budgets, which allocate resources for long-term assets over a year, and operating budgets, which cover daily business costs like labor, employees, and supplies. Effective inventory control classifies, orders, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for materials. The executive housekeeper must control various inventory classifications and select items technically for new hotel operations.
The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) is committed to improving the health of seafarers through health protection, promotion, treatment, ethics-based research, and knowledge sharing. The IMHA aims to promote maritime safety, research, and coordination between stakeholders. Existing projects include international relations, a global membership, workshops on health topics, and working groups. The IMHA also partners with other organizations through memorandums of understanding to jointly address issues like HIV, piracy response, regional health programs, and improving seafarer welfare and information.
The document discusses the potential effects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) on Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance. It notes that the MLC could impact P&I insurance by requiring coverage for sickness and injury compensation, expenses due to crew abandonment, and financial security in the event of insolvency. The document concludes by noting that P&I clubs will keep their members updated as countries implement the MLC through national legislation based on recommendations from the International Group of P&I Clubs.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has long been an important location for trade routes between Europe, Asia, India, and China due to its warm climate and natural resources. Malaysian cuisine was influenced by traders from India, China, the Middle East, and European colonizers and is characterized by a blend of flavors including sweet, sour, spicy, and pungent tastes from ingredients such as coconut milk, lemongrass, chilies, and shrimp paste. Popular Malaysian dishes include nasi lemak, laksa, satay, rendang, and roti canai.
This chapter discusses the history of occupational safety and health for emergency services. It outlines key objectives which are to discuss the history of industry and emergency services safety programs, identify current safety issues through historical data, and describe efforts to address these issues. It then provides details on the safety risks and hazards faced by firefighters and EMS responders. Historical data on injuries and fatalities from organizations like NFPA and NIOSH is examined. The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives created in 2004 to prevent line-of-duty deaths are outlined. In conclusion, it notes that while injury and fatality rates have remained constant, continued prioritization of safety and evaluation of new programs is still needed.
This document discusses the history and importance of the incident safety officer role in fire departments. It outlines how the role emerged in response to catastrophic fires and industrial accidents. National standards and guidelines now define the incident safety officer and health and safety officer positions. Empirical data on rising firefighter injury and death rates demonstrates the need for safety officers on incidents to help reduce risks and protect firefighter wellbeing.
The document provides an overview of the Princeton Fire Department, including its purpose to educate citizens, roles, budget, operations, and trends. The department's roles include fire protection, suppression, and emergency medical services. It operates one fire station and responds to over 2000 calls annually within its 90 square mile fire district. The budget comes from various sources like ambulance billing and rural fire district taxes, and is used to fund operations and purchase vehicles and equipment.
This document discusses laws, regulations, and standards that guide fire department incident safety. It outlines several key organizations that develop publications like the NFPA, OSHA, NIOSH, DHS, EPA, and NIST. These publications include standards, codes, laws, and guides. The document specifically discusses how publications like NFPA 1500 and 1521 affect the incident safety officer. It also outlines some of the regulations in OSHA's Title 29 CFR and the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives developed by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to reduce firefighter line-of-duty deaths.
FINAL - A Hazard analysis and vulnerability assessment for the Philadelphia C...Vincent P. Mulray
This document analyzes hazards related to a terrorist attack or disaster in the Center City Rail Tunnel in Philadelphia. It summarizes the experience of other rail incidents, assesses the risk to Center City Philadelphia, and identifies characteristics that could help or hinder emergency response. The author conducted interviews and a literature review to recommend that the Philadelphia Fire Department update operational procedures for rail emergencies. Recommendations include enhancing training on rail characteristics and bombings, and including senior fire officials in emergency notification systems. The goal is to improve emergency response and reduce casualties from a potential rail incident in Center City Philadelphia.
The document discusses how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) has helped reduce communication problems for emergency services through improved communication equipment, training, and standardized procedures. It provides details on the history and implementation of NIMS, comparing pre-NIMS and current radio equipment and training requirements for full-time and volunteer fire departments like those in St. Cloud and Kasson, Minnesota. The document also describes an incident where the Incident Command System was used to make decisions about canceling an event due to an approaching storm.
TURKONT
Shıppıng Chartering Forwarding
Ship and Cargo Broker
WORLDWIDE CARGO AND LIVESTOCK FORWARDING
GENEL KARGO VE CANLI HAYVAN NAKLIYATI
ALL CARGOES AND ANIMALS ARE TRANSPORTED FROM THE WORLD TO TURKEY ,EUROPEAN
AND MIDLE EAST COUNTRIES
TURKIYEYE, ORTADOGU VE AVRUPA YA KOMBINE KARGOLAR VE CANLI HAYVAN NAKLIYATI
LIVESTOCK EXPORT SUPPLY TRANSPORT
AMERIKA , AVRUPA DAN GEBE DÜVE HOLSTEİN,SIMMENTAL
KESIMLIK,BESILIK DAMIZLIK BÜYÜK BAS KÜÇÜK BAŞ HAYVAN SATISI TEMINI NAKLIYATI
Cargo And Livestock Exportıng Shipping
E-mail: info@turkont.com
www.turkont.com
902165674420 902165673228 902165671019
Mob: 905327653318
Skype:turkont
TURKONT SHIPPING & TRADING
The document provides guidance for ship operators on complying with the International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention, which enters into force on August 20, 2013. It summarizes key provisions of the Convention regarding certification requirements, port state control inspections, and measures operators should take to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Operators are advised to work with their flag states to obtain a Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance. They should also prepare documentation like records of working hours and a complaints procedure to be prepared for early port state control inspections prior to the recommended August 2014 enforcement date. The International Shipping Federation published additional guidelines to assist operators with compliance.
Growing importance of innovation in turkey and in the world and canakkale tec...Yasin Danyal
The document discusses technoparks and innovation. It presents information on Canakkale Technopark in Turkey, including that it aims to create an environment for entrepreneurs domestically and abroad in high-tech fields to increase the country's export capacity. The document also discusses the growing importance of innovation and R&D for nations and communities and the role of technoparks in supporting development through collaboration between universities, private sector, and public sector. It provides recommendations such as increasing support and coordination for technoparks through a new government directorate.
This document provides standard phrases for marine communication. It outlines 18 sections with guidelines for spelling, message markers, responses, distress signals, organizational phrases, corrections, repetitions, positions, bearings, courses, distances, speeds, times, geographical names, and definitions for ambiguous words like "can" and "may" to reduce misunderstandings. Phrases should be spoken clearly using radio procedures to ensure safety and understanding during communication between vessels.
This document contains abstracts from multiple research projects presented at the 2009 Creativity, Research & Innovation Exhibition.
The first abstract examines the effects of Centella asiatica, a traditional herbal medicine, on cognitive function in middle-aged adults. A study of 41 participants found that Centella asiatica enhanced short and long-term memory over time periods of 40 to 90 days.
The second abstract describes the design of a new self-retaining anal retractor for anorectal surgery that allows for self-retention and rotation. This aims to provide advantages for surgeons during procedures.
The third abstract details work to establish an optimal method for generating and characterizing mesench
Certificate in Ship Operations by Lloyds Maritime Academyeviplom
This document provides information about a Certificate in Ship Operations distance learning course offered by Lloyd's Maritime Academy:
- The 12-week course provides an essential guide to ship operations functions within shipping companies and is aimed at those working or seeking to work in ship operations roles.
- Over 6 modules, industry experts will guide students through the key areas of knowledge needed to fulfill operational roles, including post-fixture support, voyage instructions, cargo carriage, fund disbursement, and fleet performance monitoring.
- Students can access online course materials and participate in online discussions with tutors and other students from any location through the distance learning format. Upon completing online tests at the end of each module, students will receive a
This document provides specifications for various life jackets, life rafts, immersion suits, day signals, and pyrotechnic devices. The equipment is manufactured in accordance with international regulations and certifications for use aboard vessels making international voyages. It includes pricing in US dollars for the equipment available from the supplier.
This document discusses types of rope used in rigging and deck gear, including natural fiber cordage, man-made fiber cordage, and steel wire rope. It provides details on the construction and characteristics of natural fiber cordage, which is made up of fibers twisted into yarns and strands laid into ropes. Right-handed hawser-laid rope is the only type of natural fiber cordage currently used by the Royal Navy. General characteristics of natural fiber cordage are discussed, such as stretching under load and acquiring a permanent set.
This document provides guidance for senior officers serving on Antigua and Barbuda ships regarding administrative procedures and regulations. It covers topics such as manning requirements, officer certifications, hours of work and rest, reporting obligations, employment conditions, shipboard operations, and information resources. Masters and senior officers are responsible for understanding and complying with the contents of this handbook.
This document outlines the process for conducting medical risk assessments for fitness for work. It discusses:
1) The different roles doctors may take on and perspectives they must consider, such as a general practitioner versus an occupational doctor.
2) The steps involved in a risk assessment, including identifying potential medical incidents based on a condition, assessing likelihood, potential job consequences, calculating risk, considering mitigation measures, and evaluating risk.
3) The need to justify decisions in writing by thoroughly explaining the medical condition, likelihood of incidents, job risks, risk evaluation and conclusions.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) regarding its impact on seafarers' working conditions, living conditions, and health. Specifically, it discusses the MLC's origins and structure, new features such as simplified amendment procedures and an enforcement regime, and how the MLC establishes standards for areas like employment conditions, accommodations, health protection, medical care, and liability for sickness or injury. In conclusion, the MLC is expected to widely protect seafarers' conditions and health by setting standards that will cover all seafarers and be more effectively enforced through flag states and port state control.
1) The document discusses requirements for properly loading, securing, and carrying deck cargoes according to international regulations and codes of safe practice.
2) It highlights causes of losses of deck cargoes including severe weather, lack of appreciation of forces, cost pressures, and inadequate securing.
3) Guidelines are provided for distributing cargo weight evenly, using sufficient and properly oriented dunnage, and employing strong, balanced lashing arrangements. Spreading cargo weight and using dunnage helps prevent damage to the deck and cargo shift.
This document discusses managing equipment and supplies through budgets and inventory control. It distinguishes between capital expenditure budgets, which allocate resources for long-term assets over a year, and operating budgets, which cover daily business costs like labor, employees, and supplies. Effective inventory control classifies, orders, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for materials. The executive housekeeper must control various inventory classifications and select items technically for new hotel operations.
The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) is committed to improving the health of seafarers through health protection, promotion, treatment, ethics-based research, and knowledge sharing. The IMHA aims to promote maritime safety, research, and coordination between stakeholders. Existing projects include international relations, a global membership, workshops on health topics, and working groups. The IMHA also partners with other organizations through memorandums of understanding to jointly address issues like HIV, piracy response, regional health programs, and improving seafarer welfare and information.
The document discusses the potential effects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) on Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance. It notes that the MLC could impact P&I insurance by requiring coverage for sickness and injury compensation, expenses due to crew abandonment, and financial security in the event of insolvency. The document concludes by noting that P&I clubs will keep their members updated as countries implement the MLC through national legislation based on recommendations from the International Group of P&I Clubs.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has long been an important location for trade routes between Europe, Asia, India, and China due to its warm climate and natural resources. Malaysian cuisine was influenced by traders from India, China, the Middle East, and European colonizers and is characterized by a blend of flavors including sweet, sour, spicy, and pungent tastes from ingredients such as coconut milk, lemongrass, chilies, and shrimp paste. Popular Malaysian dishes include nasi lemak, laksa, satay, rendang, and roti canai.
This chapter discusses the history of occupational safety and health for emergency services. It outlines key objectives which are to discuss the history of industry and emergency services safety programs, identify current safety issues through historical data, and describe efforts to address these issues. It then provides details on the safety risks and hazards faced by firefighters and EMS responders. Historical data on injuries and fatalities from organizations like NFPA and NIOSH is examined. The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives created in 2004 to prevent line-of-duty deaths are outlined. In conclusion, it notes that while injury and fatality rates have remained constant, continued prioritization of safety and evaluation of new programs is still needed.
This document discusses the history and importance of the incident safety officer role in fire departments. It outlines how the role emerged in response to catastrophic fires and industrial accidents. National standards and guidelines now define the incident safety officer and health and safety officer positions. Empirical data on rising firefighter injury and death rates demonstrates the need for safety officers on incidents to help reduce risks and protect firefighter wellbeing.
The document provides an overview of the Princeton Fire Department, including its purpose to educate citizens, roles, budget, operations, and trends. The department's roles include fire protection, suppression, and emergency medical services. It operates one fire station and responds to over 2000 calls annually within its 90 square mile fire district. The budget comes from various sources like ambulance billing and rural fire district taxes, and is used to fund operations and purchase vehicles and equipment.
This document discusses laws, regulations, and standards that guide fire department incident safety. It outlines several key organizations that develop publications like the NFPA, OSHA, NIOSH, DHS, EPA, and NIST. These publications include standards, codes, laws, and guides. The document specifically discusses how publications like NFPA 1500 and 1521 affect the incident safety officer. It also outlines some of the regulations in OSHA's Title 29 CFR and the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives developed by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to reduce firefighter line-of-duty deaths.
FINAL - A Hazard analysis and vulnerability assessment for the Philadelphia C...Vincent P. Mulray
This document analyzes hazards related to a terrorist attack or disaster in the Center City Rail Tunnel in Philadelphia. It summarizes the experience of other rail incidents, assesses the risk to Center City Philadelphia, and identifies characteristics that could help or hinder emergency response. The author conducted interviews and a literature review to recommend that the Philadelphia Fire Department update operational procedures for rail emergencies. Recommendations include enhancing training on rail characteristics and bombings, and including senior fire officials in emergency notification systems. The goal is to improve emergency response and reduce casualties from a potential rail incident in Center City Philadelphia.
The document discusses how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) has helped reduce communication problems for emergency services through improved communication equipment, training, and standardized procedures. It provides details on the history and implementation of NIMS, comparing pre-NIMS and current radio equipment and training requirements for full-time and volunteer fire departments like those in St. Cloud and Kasson, Minnesota. The document also describes an incident where the Incident Command System was used to make decisions about canceling an event due to an approaching storm.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1.Describe various types of support organizations and their related purposes.
2.Discuss how support organizations assist the fire service.
3.Summarize how to contact specific organizations when their services are needed.
4.Identify support functions and explain their responsibilities and duties needed by the fire service.
5.Analyze the value and importance of fire service support functions.
6.Identify the characteristics of a managerial support function and a technical support function.
Written Lecture
Introduction
In this unit we will consider and compare the value and importance of two forms of support mechanisms affecting most all public fire service agencies: external and internal. External support comes from a wide range of agencies and organizations, both public and private, whereas internal support comes from within the department itself. Both sources of support functionality are an integral part of an effective and efficient modern fire department.
Chapter 5: Public and Private Support Organizations
National organizations and agencies: Support organizations and agencies can be found at many different levels: international, national, state, and local. Many private organizations are non-profit or not-for-profit agencies having tax exemption protection under the Federal Tax Code known as 501(c)(3). Non-profit organizations are allowed to solicit contributions and donations without paying taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) providing that such organization meets the criteria of the law. More on 501(c)(3) can be found in IRS Publication 557 in the Supplemental Reading section of the Unit IV Study Guide.
Not all private support organizations are tax exempt. However, typically their mission statement is to provide “free” services to those in need. Non-profit agencies rely heavily on contributions from the public-at-large in order to maintain a level of service within their geographical region or area of coverage. Conversely, publicly funded support agencies receive their operating budgets from tax dollars which come from local, state, and/or federal sources.
Your textbook lists approximately 49 national and international support agencies, 26 federal organizations, 15 state organizations, and 13 local agencies. The actual numbers are likely to vary from region to region, though the purpose is generally the same of all agencies. These organizations provide various forms of
Reading Assignment
Chapter 5:
Public and Private Support Organizations
Chapter 8:
Support Functions
Supplemental Reading
See information below.
Key Terms
1.Automatic aid
2.Highly protected risk
3.Incendiary device
4.Local area network
5.Mutual aid
6.Resource designator
BFS 3251, Introduction to Fire Protection 2
support to those in need ranging from housing to food and clothing. When possible, some agencies are able to provide monetary assistance to individua ...
The second document examines the performance of the Bureau of Fire Protection in the Philippines in fire management and prevention. It discusses several major fires that occurred in 2011 and the new fire code passed in 2008 that aims to improve safety. However, fires remain a leading disaster in the country.
[SUMMARY
This document discusses the gaps between the emerging homeland security and emergency management industries and higher education. It defines the key differences between homeland security and emergency management and analyzes their respective career markets. Homeland security focuses on active and passive measures to protect the US while emergency management is a broader framework of prevention, mitigation and response systems. The document examines employment dilemmas, as these fields are still emerging and organizations have not fully embraced related positions. It identifies the need for standardized training and outlines common competencies required across homeland security careers, which generally require at least a bachelor's degree.
BFS 3345, Introduction to Fire Prevention 1 UNIT I ST.docxhartrobert670
BFS 3345, Introduction to Fire Prevention 1
UNIT I STUDY GUIDE
History and Philosophy of Fire Prevention and
Status of Education, Engineering, and
Enforcement in the U.S.A.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Trace the historical background of fire prevention and the tragedies that
provided the impetus to fire prevention and how it relates to the fire
service as a whole.
2. Summarize early fire prevention measures in North America.
3. Assess the variables in the philosophy of fire prevention and how they
affect fire service organizations.
4. Summarize model fire prevention and building codes and how they
affect actual codes that are adopted in communities around the nation.
5. Explain zoning, electrical, and housing codes and how they affect fire
prevention.
6. Explain plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning codes and the effect
they have on fire prevention.
7. Categorize and explain fire safety considerations for special
occupancies.
Unit Summary
The dangers of fire to life and property are ever present, and from the earliest
times efforts have been made to prevent fire. In ancient Rome, firefighters
patrolled the streets to enforce fire prevention procedures and administered
corporal punishment to offenders of fire codes. Records of fire prevention efforts
in England date back to 872 and reveal some unusual practices: a bell was rung
as a signal to extinguish all household fires at an early evening hour; women
patrolled the streets at night to detect fires and to act as a fire alarm system;
arsonists were punished by being burned alive. Fire prevention in the early
history of the U.S. began between 1785 and 1807; ordinances were enacted in
Reading, Pennsylvania.
Fire prevention has come to be recognized as a science. However, in practical
application, major improvements have come about mostly because of tragidies
associated with fires in which many lives have been lost and extensive property
damage has been sustained. Today the basic concepts of education,
engineering, and enforcement apply to the subject of fire prevention as well as
the development of codes and regulations.
Fire prevention codes are usually the domain of the fire department. They are
principally concerned with fire safety regulations in the maintenance and use of
buildings and premises and with respect to hazardous materials, processes, and
machinery used in buildings.
Reading
Assignment
Chapter 1:
History and Philosophy of
Fire Prevention
Chapter 2:
Status of Education,
Engineering, and
Enforcement in the United
States
Key Terms
Chapter 1:
1. Conflagration
2. Couvre feu (curfew)
3. Fire Exits
4. Fire Safety
5. Fireproof
6. First Annual
Conference of the
National Association
of Fire Engineers
7. General Slocum
8. Iroquois Theater
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The document discusses personal protective equipment for emergency responders, including respiratory protection and protective ensembles. It summarizes NFPA Standard 472 and explains that it now applies to all emergency response disciplines responding to hazardous materials or CBRN incidents. It classifies major levels of respiratory protection and describes four classes of protective ensembles, with Class 1 providing the highest level of protection through encapsulating suits used by hazardous materials technicians.
Firefighters face aggressive and extremely hot fires every day as they work to save lives from dangerous blazes. While some fires may seem minor, firefighters still help the community in any way they can by responding to fire alarms and other emergency calls. To become a firefighter, applicants need a high school diploma or GED, must be 18 years old, and meet certain physical and communication requirements. Firefighters earn salaries ranging from $75,129.60 to $93,038.40 annually depending on their role and experience.
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Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of fire fighter line-of-duty deaths over the past three decades, accounting for about a quarter of deaths. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) investigates these on-duty deaths and issues recommendations to prevent future injuries and fatalities based on their findings. Common NIOSH recommendations include requiring seat belt use, improving driver safety practices and training, however a 2006 survey found varying compliance among fire departments with these recommendations.
The document summarizes the key recommendations from the Hartford Consensus conference which brought together medical, law enforcement, and emergency response experts to discuss improving survival from active shooter events. The consensus recommends an integrated response using the acronym THREAT - Threat suppression, Hemorrhage control, Rapid extrication to safety, Assessment by medical providers, and Transport to definitive care. It emphasizes that early hemorrhage control, such as use of tourniquets, should be part of the law enforcement response and that all responders need training in basic hemorrhage control techniques to maximize survival from such events.
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HOW FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPOND TO DISASTERS
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Student X
This Thesis is being submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Management
Great College Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
Fall, 2015
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DEDICATION
I would like to thank my wife Lindsey Perrotta for all of the help she has given
me throughout this research proposal, she was phenomenal in helping me complete this
project by answering questions for me and taking care of the children while I worked on
the project.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to acknowledge Lindsey Perrotta for helping with the project, and
Professor Davis for providing guidance and the template for the project.
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ABSTRACT
This research proposal will answer the question of how prepared fire departments
are to respond to major disasters, by utilizing SOP’s SOG’s and mutual aid. It will
discuss problems that lie within these guidelines, such as communication issues, and
different equipment issues. The research proposal will also take a look at how well the
local fire department is prepared for any major incidents that arise, based on a small
population group, and a survey provided by the researcher to this group.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication ii
Acknowledgements iii
Abstract iv
Chapter 1 Introduction 6
Chapter 2 Review of Literature 8
Chapter 3 Methodology and Procedure 13
References 16
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Often times disaster strikes on an extremely large scale, a scale that is too big for
one agency to handle. When these types of disasters strike multiple agencies come
together to mitigate the incident. One of the biggest challenges to mitigating incidents
when multiple agencies are brought together is finding the middle area based on how all
the agencies operate, since many agencies have different operations. Scoppetta (2008)
stated that having capability and flexibility are vital components of being prepared for
natural disasters and when multiple agencies that come together have these qualities
disasters are mitigated with relative ease.
Background Context
Often time’s major disasters are too large for one municipal fire department to
handle and these departments call upon mutual aid. The mutual aid will almost always
have different literature and training on how to respond to these incidents, which can lead
to major complications on scene. By utilizing national models and outlines on how to
respond to incidents these problems are often curbed, however the challenge is getting all
agencies to have training once and a while to cover these models. This research project
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IN DECEMBER 2 0 0 1 , MAYOR-ELECT MICHAEL BLOOMBHRG ASKED ME
TO become the city's thirty-first fire commissioner. I had already
announced that I would leave the Administration for Children's
Services, where I had been commissioner for six years, and was plan-
ning on leaving government. But, like all New Yorkers, I had watched in
horror as events unfolded on September 11, 2001, ajid I knew that the
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) was the hardest hit of all city
agencies in the attacks. Being asked to help rebuild this storied New
York institution was an honor, and saying yes was my duty.
Disaster preparedness is at the forefront of the FDNY's mission,
as it is for first responders in cities and towns across the country. Even
just a passing awareness of current events makes it clear why disaster
preparedness is so important. At the time this conference was held,
California was still reeling from some of the worst fires in its history.
New Orleans had yet to be rebuilt. And for many people in New York,
the memory of 9-11, our worst disaster, is still painfully fresh.
The New York City Fire Department has been on the ground in
each of those disasters. In addition, in our day to day operations, the
FDNY oversees fire and life safety for our 8 million inhabitants and the
millions more who work and visit the city every day. We respond to all
emergency medical and fire calls in the more than 321 square miles of
the five boroughs. In 2007 our more than 11,000 firefighters put out
over 50,000 fires. Our emergency medical technicians and paramedics
responded to 1.3 million calls.
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In the last several years we have responded to a wall collapse and
landslide on a busy highway, two building explosions, a single engine
plane crashing into a high-rise apartment building, a huge fire at an
ExxonMobil oil storage facility and a citywide blackout. All of these crit-
ical situations were handled skillfully by our members with minimal
loss of life.
In a city this size, literally anything can happen. So how to
manage the monumental task of protecting it? Two elements are abso-
lutely vital in this equation: capability and flexibility.
Capability is having the necessary tools at our disposal—including
the most reliable and up-to-date equipment—and placing our resources
in locations where they vdll be most accessible and effective. It means
having plans at the ready to deal with the events that are hkely to occur.
And most important, it means having well-trained first responders.
The importance of planning and preparedness cannot be over-
stated. But of course plans and preparations alone will not come to the
rescue in a difficult moment. We must have people who are capable of
implementing those plans.
We simply do not know what the next major incident is going
to be, and so we must be flexible. We have to be ready for whatever
happens. ...
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Emergency Operations
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Chapter 14:
Emergency Operations
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Key Terms
1. Arcing
2. Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE)
3. Cone roof
4. Crew resource management (CRM)
5. Delta Δ
6. Flank
7. Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
8. LCES
9. Mitigation
10. Parapet wall
11. PCB oil
12. Scratch line
13. Sky lobby
14. Subsurface foam injection
15. The 2&7 Tool
16. Unburned island
17. Worst case scenario
(WCS)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Identify the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and the “Two In, Two
Out” rule.
2. Describe the role and limitations of the fire department in various types of incidents.
3. Discuss the value of maintaining firefighter safety and decision making.
Written Lecture
Personnel
In order for a fire department to be capable of operating, there is a need for personnel, human bodies. Personnel are found at all levels and ranks: entry level firefighter, EMT/Paramedic, veteran firefighter, lieutenant, captain, deputy chief, and chief to name a few. Without personnel, the fire department is little more than a station with trucks. Personnel are responsible for the achievement of objectives, and the first objective of any incident is to “provide for responder and public safety.”
16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
In March of 2004, the first ever National Fire Fighter Life Safety Summit took place in Tampa, Florida, and was attended by over 200 fire service professional who hammered out a doctrine known as the “16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.” The details of each initiative are found on pages 465 and 466. As a result of this summit, a web site was created titled “Everyone Goes Home” where invaluable insights and information regarding firefighter safety can be found.
In addition, two other web sites are dedicated to firefighter safety: Firefighter Close Calls and National Fallen Fire Fighter Foundation. The web links for both are given below. Soon after the passage and adoption of the 16 initiatives, the list was circulated around the nation and world in an attempt to reduce firefighter injuries and deaths. Responsibility for supporting, practicing, and promoting the initiatives rests with each and every firefighter and fire officer worldwide.
Rapid Intervention Teams (RITs)
Rapid intervention teams, or rapid intervention crews (RIC), are an integral and essential component of the 21st century fire service, however many individual fire departments do not have RITs/RICs. Members of these teams have undergone specific training in rapid rescue of fellow crew members who may become lost or disoriented while performing interior firefighting. Some departments claim cost prevents them from having RITs/RICs, while others claim lack of personnel on
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The Charlotte Fire Department received a Class 1 rating, placing it in the top 0.2% of fire departments nationally. In 2015, it responded to over 110,000 incidents in an average time of 4 minutes and 34 seconds. The percentage of cardiac arrest cases where the patient was revived increased from 22% in 2007 to 49.36% in 2015, exceeding state and national averages. The department provides fire education to all Charlotte-Mecklenburg third graders and its firefighters hold multiple rescue certifications.
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This document provides information on mandatory fire brigade training conducted by the Zamboanga City Fire District in the Philippines. It discusses the historical background of the Bureau of Fire Protection in the Philippines and its roles and responsibilities. It also outlines the organization, roles, and relationship of fire brigades and volunteers to the Bureau of Fire Protection. Key points include:
1) The Bureau of Fire Protection was originally under the Philippine Constabulary but is now its own agency with the goal of preventing and suppressing fires and ensuring public safety.
2) Fire brigades must be established in certain organizations and buildings, and they are organized under a fire brigade chief.
3) Fire brigade members and volunteers must receive training from the Bureau
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This document outlines the key elements of a model emergency preparedness plan for mining operations. It discusses the responsibilities of the mining company and the importance of engaging local communities, emergency response teams, and governments. The 10 steps of the UNEP APELL process for emergency planning are described. Case studies are referenced that illustrate how to effectively apply these principles of community involvement, hazard identification, emergency response training, and continuous improvement of emergency plans.
This document discusses principles of hazard tree risk management for wildland firefighters. It notes that falling trees remain a persistent threat and one of the leading causes of firefighter fatalities. The risk is determined by both the likelihood of a hazard occurring and the severity of potential consequences. Strategies are outlined for conducting strategic and tactical risk assessments to rate risk levels and implement appropriate mitigation measures to reduce risk to moderate or low levels where possible. Emergency response plans should also be in place to effectively respond if injuries do occur from hazard trees.
This document provides a report on firefighter training trends and hazards from the U.S. Fire Administration. It details several training incidents that resulted in injuries or near misses. It also summarizes training casualty data and discusses common hazards in training such as live fire exercises, physical stress, and unsafe practices. The report emphasizes the importance of following standards from the National Fire Protection Association and having proper safety protocols, qualified instructors, appropriate facilities, and medical support to reduce risks during firefighter training activities.
This document provides an overview of fault tree analysis (FTA):
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Guidelines for Incident Commanders- Final ReportFFPE Use in Chemical Agent VaporSiti Mastura
This document provides 3 levels of guidelines for incident commanders on the use of firefighter protective equipment during chemical agent rescue operations:
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2. Representative exposure scenarios and test results in tables/graphs show protective performance of equipment in chemical environments.
3. Recommendations to reduce exposure time and agent concentrations, improve equipment, conduct pre-incident planning, and train responders to mitigate risks during rescue operations.
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The document summarizes an ergonomic study to optimize the design of a printing workstation. 4 factors were considered: the horizontal distance between the machine and worker (A), the vertical height of the work table (B), the vertical attitude of the material box (C), and the angle of the material box slope (D). The study used factorial experiments and response surface methodology to evaluate configurations based on 4 performance measures: cycle time, metabolic energy expenditure, worker posture, and lifting limitations. The results showed an optimized configuration (1121) reduced cycle time by 17.5% compared to the initial design, demonstrating how ergonomic optimization can improve productivity and working conditions.
The document describes several key microbiology techniques: 1) Aseptic technique for preventing contamination when transferring bacteria or collecting specimens. 2) Using inoculating loops to transfer bacterial colonies while flaming the loop to sterilize it. 3) Creating bacterial smears on slides by spreading suspensions to make thin films for staining. 4) Heat fixation to adhere bacteria to slides before staining. 5) Streaking loops of bacteria on agar plates to isolate single colonies.
This document provides an overview of fault tree analysis, including its origins in 1962 for the US Air Force, how it is a graphical model of pathways leading to an undesirable loss event using logic symbols, and some key steps and rules in developing a fault tree analysis. It defines important terms like fault, failure, primary and secondary failures. It also illustrates some common logic symbols used and provides examples of potential top events to analyze.
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This document presents a mathematical model of the spread of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) that couples SIRS models for the disease in both the reservoir population and human population. The model classifies populations into susceptible, infected, and removed classes. It derives equations to describe the dynamics and calculates the basic reproductive rate R0. The model shows that unlike other models, loss of immunity in this system is independent of exposure rate. It suggests passive immunization at recurrent intervals as the best control strategy to eradicate the disease.
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This document provides an overview of vector control in humanitarian emergencies. It describes the public health importance of vector-borne diseases among displaced populations, characterizes common disease vectors such as mosquitoes and flies, and defines approaches for developing context-appropriate vector control strategies. The document focuses on controlling vectors through methods like indoor residual spraying and larviciding, as well as safely monitoring vector control programs.
The nominal group technique (NGT) is a structured consensus-building process involving 4 steps: 1) individuals privately generate ideas in writing, 2) ideas are shared aloud and listed, 3) ideas are discussed one-by-one for clarity, and 4) ideas are ranked through anonymous voting to determine priorities. NGT encourages participation, prevents domination by any one person, and results in prioritized group recommendations. It is best used when gaining consensus from multiple stakeholders on priorities.
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1. The Corporation of the
TOWN OF MILTON
Report to: Chair & Members of the Community Services Standing Committee
From: Larry Brassard, CMMIII, C.F.E.I., Fire Chief
Date: February 5, 2007
Report No. FIRE-004-07
Subject: Firefighter Injury Prevention
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Report FIRE-004-07 be received for information.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Firefighting is a high risk occupation that requires firefighters be physically and mentally
prepared for the exertion and extreme working conditions that may be encountered at
any given incident. The provision of personal protective clothing (PPC); the quality and
nature of ongoing training programs and the implementation of policies and
standardized procedures play an important role in preventing unnecessary injuries. Still,
thousands of firefighters are injured across Canada and the United States each year.
The Milton Fire Department has launched a number of new initiatives aimed at
protecting its firefighters and integrating safety into its core values and organizational
business strategy. This report outlines seven specific initiatives that support the concept
of continuous improvement in the area of health and safety as a means to protect our
firefighters from preventable injuries.
REPORT
Background
Last year, seven Milton firefighters were injured during the course of firefighting and
related activities. Fortunately, all of these injuries were minor in nature and none
resulted in a “lost time” event.
Traditionally, firefighting has been considered one of North America’s most dangerous
occupations. Though Canadian statistics are difficult to find, the United States fire
service experiences approximately 105 firefighter deaths and thousands of injuries
every year. Heart attacks are the leading cause of firefighter deaths in the U.S.,
followed by motor vehicle accidents (includes being struck by another vehicle while
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working at the scene of an incident), asphyxiation (being trapped in a fire/collapse) and
“other” causes. The table illustrated below lists the number and percentages of deaths
amongst career and volunteer firefighter by causation in the United States 1 .
Last week, two senior firefighters from Winnipeg were killed in a “flashover” while
fighting a fire in a residence there. In Ontario, our Line of Duty Death (LODD) and injury
experience is thankfully very limited. Since the year 2000, three Ontario firefighters have
been killed in the line of Duty. Captain Dennis Redman of the St. Thomas Fire
Department died in January 2001, when he fell from the third floor of a senior’s home
during firefighting operations. In April of that same year, Captain Pat Carey of the
Toronto Fire Department experienced chest pains while battling an apartment fire on the
10th floor of a building in downtown Toronto. He was rushed to hospital but died of a
1
Source – Centre For Disease Control, “Fatalities Among Volunteer and Career Firefighters – United States, 1994-2004”, MMWR
April 28,2006/55(16);453-455
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heart attack. And, in May of 2002, Firefighter Bill Wilkins of the Barrie Fire Department
was killed at a residential fire when the floor suddenly collapsed, trapping him in the
basement of the home.
Whilst some might suggest that injuries are simply an occupational hazard for
firefighters and such injuries “come with the territory”, the administration of the
department firmly supports the corporate philosophy of developing comprehensive
injury prevention strategies to protect our workers.
Firefighter fitness is an important element of an overall wellness program and in this
regard, candidate screening is viewed as an opportunity to ensure that those entering
service with the fire department possess the necessary levels of strength, stamina,
dexterity and physical fitness to ensure that they are suitable candidates. To this end,
candidates undergo a physical agility evaluation followed up by a thorough medical
screening process that includes a spirometry (a measurement of respiratory system
capacity) and other medical diagnostic measures. The medical screening is conducted
by the designated fire department physician. The department encourages firefighters to
maintain their fitness levels throughout their careers however, there is no mandatory
requirement for ongoing fitness or medical screening in Milton or any other Ontario
community of which staff is aware. Fitness equipment is available to all staff at the
Station 2 facility in Campbellville, however Stations 1 and 3 lack the necessary floor
space and equipment to permit fitness related activities beyond a rudimentary level.
The fire department, like all Town departments, maintains a Joint Health & Safety
Committee (JHSC) that reviews each and every injury incident as a matter of routine.
The committee examines the circumstances of each incident and makes
recommendations for changes in procedures, enhancements to protective clothing and
or facility/equipment improvements where the circumstances warrant.
In addition to conducting reviews of all in-house injuries, the department administration
frequently reviews reports of firefighter injuries and deaths from other jurisdictions
throughout North America in an attempt to identify opportunities to prevent similar
situations from developing here. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are two primary sources
of information on such matters. Additionally, Canadian and U.S. fire service related
publications and trade journals have proven to be useful sources of relevant information
on the subject matter of firefighter safety.
The personal protective clothing (PPC) issued to all firefighters meets the relevant
safety standards as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and a “safety
mindset” is built into every training session from the moment a recruit firefighter takes
their first classroom session to the point that they retire. In addition to safety specific
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training such as W.H.M.I.S. and the Occupational Health & Safety Act, safety is
emphasized throughout all training activities and especially so where training deals with
specific high risk activities such as confined space rescue, high angle rope rescue,
hazardous materials response and highway operations. Existing departmental Standard
Operating Policies (SOP’s) and Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s) also emphasize
safety throughout. There are currently some 97 departmental policies and guidelines in
place touching such matters as administration and fire prevention practices, training,
routine operations and emergency operations.
Driver training receives intensive focus throughout a firefighter’s career in Milton with
stringent testing processes that follows ongoing training that includes one-on-one
graduated instruction for all vehicle types used by the department and full size computer
“simulations” similar to those employed in the airline industry for selected vehicles. A
comprehensive review of the department’s program was recently undertaken by Ministry
of Transportation auditors with very positive results.
Discussion
Over the course of the last two years, the Milton Fire Department has launched seven
new initiatives aimed at increasing the level of safety for our staff operating at
emergency incidents in our community. These initiatives include a) the establishment of
dedicated “Incident Safety Officers”; b) participation in the “Everyone Goes Home”
safety campaign; c) the provision of enhanced training and equipment specific to “Rapid
Intervention Team” operations; d) the provision of increased training in selected high
risk fireground operations; e) the implementation of safety specific training opportunities,
f) the formal establishment of a Firefighter Rehabilitation Program (Rehab), and g) a
review of departmental policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with Provincial
guidelines. Each of these initiatives is further detailed on the following pages.
Incident Safety Officers
In 2006, three designated “Incident Safety Officers” (ISO’s) were recruited and selected
from the part-time ranks and trained specifically to function as incident “monitors”. Their
primary tasking is to attend certain types of incidents that have proven to be more
hazardous and to function as part of the departments “Incident Management System” as
a command team member. In addition to the development of the necessary supporting
Standard Operating Guideline, the department brought in outside subject mater experts
to deliver job-specific training. This training was offered to every fire department line
officer so that everyone involved in the supervision of operational staff could be aware
of the elements of the new function and so that a non-designated ISO could fill this role
in the absence of one of the designated members. The designated ISO’s are also
involved in an on-going self study program that will lead to a nationally recognized
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accreditation/certification process. The ISO program is supported by a comprehensive
Standard Operating Guideline.
Everyone Goes Home
In 2004, fire service leaders from throughout North America met in the first ever
“Firefighter Life Safety Summit” in an attempt to address escalating injury and LODD
statistics that were occurring. As a direct result of this summit, the “Everyone Goes
Home” safety campaign was initiated in 2005 throughout North America. The program
seeks to focus attention on safety through a variety of initiatives including what is
becoming the annual “Stand Down for Safety”. This week long initiative focuses on
specific issues that vary from year to year based on current incident trends in the fire
service. The Milton Fire Department participated in the “Stand Down for Safety” in 2005
and 2006 and was featured in the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs annual report for
it’s efforts in promoting driver safety during the 2006 campaign. The “Everyone Goes
Home” theme now dominates virtually all of the department’s safety initiatives and
serves as the rallying cry amongst departmental members for all safety related
endeavours.
Rapid Intervention Teams
In recent years, fire departments across the continent became aware of the need to
have dedicated “firefighter rescue teams” in place at major events to act on a moments
notice when firefighters themselves become trapped, lost or otherwise incapacitated.
Numerous incidents of firefighters becoming lost or trapped and subsequently
succumbing to the effects of the collapse or exposure to smoke were the impetus to the
establishment of “Rapid Intervention Teams” (RIT’s) throughout many departments.
Milton now trains every firefighter in this discipline and routinely deploys personnel to
act as a RIT during any “working” fire situation. Owing to the reputation of the training
efforts being undertaken here, staff from the Milton Fire Department have been invited
to form a part of the training design team for the development of a Provincial wide
initiative being coordinated at the Ontario Fire College.
High Risk Operations
A growing community has resulted in the introduction of new challenges for the Milton
Fire Department. As the notion of “intensification” makes its presence felt in Southern
Ontario communities, the challenge associated with fighting fires in high buildings is
presenting itself here and undoubtedly will present itself on a more frequent basis in the
future. A review of existing operational protocols identified the need to improve the fire
department’s response procedures, training and equipment needs for multi-storey
buildings and so the department has formed an operational review committee to review
our responses to these types of buildings. While the committee is still actively
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developing and revising response protocols, the department has taken the initiative to
invite other subject matter experts to our community to conduct training and peer
reviews respecting high-rise building operations.
Elevator rescues have become common place and so the introduction of specific
procedures to deal with these incidents has recently been completed. The formalization
of equipment inventories and “lock-out/tag-out” procedures and kits stands as an
example of the evolving nature of firefighting procedures to meet the challenge of new
building types. Standard Operating Guidelines are in the process of being drafted or
revised as appropriate to support this element of departmental operations.
Safety Specific Training Opportunities
The introduction of the ISO’s has provided the opportunity to offer safety specific
training opportunities to all our firefighters in the form of quarterly single issue focussed
training programs. Dubbed “Safety Shorts”, firefighters will now have the opportunity to
attend short (3 to 4 hour) training sessions on Saturday mornings that focus on
particular safety Issues. The January 2007 session focussed attention on the hazards
associated with new residential construction techniques and more particularly the
collapse hazards associated with lightweight truss roofs.
Firefighter Rehab Program
Though a basic form of firefighter REHAB has existed for some time in Milton, the 2006
addition of a REHAB unit staffed by four retired firefighters on a truly volunteer basis
has allowed the program to expand well beyond its original capacity. The department
now has the means to provide “active” cooling strategies for firefighters during hot
weather incidents as well as heated rest facilities for prolonged incidents during cold
weather operations. The strategy of providing fluid replenishment, nourishment, medical
monitoring and mandated rest periods for firefighters involved in long, drawn out
incidents will result in fewer injuries and serve to ensure that the health and welfare of
our staff addressed. A complete revision of the department’s Standard Operating
Guideline has been completed.
Policy/Guideline Review
Most organizations with complex operating procedures reduce these procedures to
written policies and guidelines to address safety, efficiency and common operating
expectations. Fire departments are para-military organizations requiring standardized
methods of conducting operations and so it follows that most fire departments are
heavily dependent upon written procedures to guide staff members engaged in
delivering these services to the community. While the department has numerous
policies and guidelines in place, a comprehensive review of the existing documents
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revealed a need for additional policies and in some cases that revisions be made to
existing policies. In particular, in 2005 a “gap analysis” was instituted to determine the
level of compliance that the departments existing policies had with provincially
mandated guidelines. While very few mandated guidelines exist with respect to how fire
departments should conduct their operations, the Ministry of Labour has established a
working committee known as the “Section 21 Committee” whose purpose is to research,
draft and publish “guidelines” for the Ontario Fire Service. The analysis conducted
revealed that there a number of issues to be addressed and so staff has been working
diligently to address this concern. Moreover, beyond the need to address the Section 21
Committee guidelines, new equipment issues and the constantly changing environ of
the fire service means that policy/guideline development and revisions constitute an
ongoing need and the department continues to address this issue with the resources
available.
Relationship to the Strategic Plan
The activities of the fire department support the Destiny Milton 2 goal of providing “A
responsible, cost effective and accountable local government” by embracing the
concept of ‘service excellence’ and the Destiny Milton 2 goal of creating “A safe,
liveable and healthy community” through ongoing investment in staff development which
results in more effective emergency response.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact associated with the recommendation contained within this
report.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Brassard, CMMIII, C.F.E.I.
Fire Chief
If you have any questions on the content of this report: Larry Brassard, 905-878-9251, ext 2807
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