Post by thelurker on Dec 12, 2007 16:08:35 GMT -5
I don't know if this fits in here or not, but here is a copy of an SOG that is being proposed for one of my FD's. I was told by the person tasked with creating SOGs that he swiped it from Phoenix.
PURPOSE
To describe the requirements necessary for supervising less experienced personnel at working incidents.
SCOPE
This guideline shall apply to all active members of [insert your FD here].
BACKGROUND
The integral part of safe operations at an incident is that the fire company functions as a team, supervised by the company officer. The company officer is responsible for the supervision and welfare of all personnel in his/her company and other fire fighters assigned to his/her supervision.
It is important to recognize that firefighters gain “experience” at different rates. Experience levels depend upon time on the job, number, type, and intensity of past incidents, and the quality of supervision and training that the firefighter has gained.
It is also important to recognize that inexperienced personnel caught in a hot, smoke-filled environment with zero visibility, or other hazardous or unfamiliar environment, can easily take inappropriate action resulting in injury or death to themselves or others.
POLICY
With the arrival of a new or less experienced firefighter to the company, the junior officers, and all senior members, assume responsibility for the new firefighter.
For the purpose of this procedure, a “less experienced” firefighter is defined as:
1. Junior and Probationary firefighters.
2. Any member with less than two years total experience assigned to firefighting duties.
It should be noted that two years firefighting experience, does not necessarily qualify that individual as experienced. Firefighters may still require direct supervision. It should be the responsibilities of the junior officers to determine the experience level of all firefighters new to the Company through the following methods:
1. Interview: Interview the firefighter to determine time assigned to firefighting duties, type and amount of previous experience.
2. Evaluate: Evaluate the firefighters proficiency in hose lays, SCBA, ladder evolutions, etc. Determine the firefighter’s knowledge of firefighting and safety procedures.
3. Training: Provide frequent and appropriate training to improve skill levels and maintain proficiency.
POLICY
Those firefighters determined to be inexperienced will be directly supervised by the company officer or the driver/operator in the case of junior firefighters. Direct supervision will be required at the moment the firefighter enters an area that exposes the firefighter to potential injury or death examples include:
1. Entering a building involved with smoke or fire.
2. Approaching a potential collapse area.
3. Potential explosion or flash fire.
4. Approaching a Hazardous Materials incident.
5. Any other area that could cause injury or death to the firefighter.
The fact that the firefighter meets the time in assignment criteria to be an experienced firefighter does not relieve the company officer of his/her responsibilities. All personnel at an incident will be supervised by and accountable to a company or command officer. The experienced firefighter, however, may be permitted, under appropriate and safe circumstances, to function at an incident without direct supervision of a company officer.
PURPOSE
To describe the requirements necessary for supervising less experienced personnel at working incidents.
SCOPE
This guideline shall apply to all active members of [insert your FD here].
BACKGROUND
The integral part of safe operations at an incident is that the fire company functions as a team, supervised by the company officer. The company officer is responsible for the supervision and welfare of all personnel in his/her company and other fire fighters assigned to his/her supervision.
It is important to recognize that firefighters gain “experience” at different rates. Experience levels depend upon time on the job, number, type, and intensity of past incidents, and the quality of supervision and training that the firefighter has gained.
It is also important to recognize that inexperienced personnel caught in a hot, smoke-filled environment with zero visibility, or other hazardous or unfamiliar environment, can easily take inappropriate action resulting in injury or death to themselves or others.
POLICY
With the arrival of a new or less experienced firefighter to the company, the junior officers, and all senior members, assume responsibility for the new firefighter.
For the purpose of this procedure, a “less experienced” firefighter is defined as:
1. Junior and Probationary firefighters.
2. Any member with less than two years total experience assigned to firefighting duties.
It should be noted that two years firefighting experience, does not necessarily qualify that individual as experienced. Firefighters may still require direct supervision. It should be the responsibilities of the junior officers to determine the experience level of all firefighters new to the Company through the following methods:
1. Interview: Interview the firefighter to determine time assigned to firefighting duties, type and amount of previous experience.
2. Evaluate: Evaluate the firefighters proficiency in hose lays, SCBA, ladder evolutions, etc. Determine the firefighter’s knowledge of firefighting and safety procedures.
3. Training: Provide frequent and appropriate training to improve skill levels and maintain proficiency.
POLICY
Those firefighters determined to be inexperienced will be directly supervised by the company officer or the driver/operator in the case of junior firefighters. Direct supervision will be required at the moment the firefighter enters an area that exposes the firefighter to potential injury or death examples include:
1. Entering a building involved with smoke or fire.
2. Approaching a potential collapse area.
3. Potential explosion or flash fire.
4. Approaching a Hazardous Materials incident.
5. Any other area that could cause injury or death to the firefighter.
The fact that the firefighter meets the time in assignment criteria to be an experienced firefighter does not relieve the company officer of his/her responsibilities. All personnel at an incident will be supervised by and accountable to a company or command officer. The experienced firefighter, however, may be permitted, under appropriate and safe circumstances, to function at an incident without direct supervision of a company officer.