Laserfiche WebLink
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE <br /> DIRECTIVES <br /> DATE VOLUME NUMBER <br /> 1/01/2009 # 3 # 3.004 <br /> CATEGORY <br /> STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE <br /> SUBJECT <br /> Two In /Two Out <br /> I. Purpose: <br /> To establish standard guidelines and procedures that will serve to provide a safe working <br /> environment for all employees and to reduce the risk of injury or death as a result of <br /> department operations at emergency incidents. This policy will serve to comply with the 2- <br /> In,2-Out provisions in the OSHA Respiratory Protection Final Rule(29 CFR Part 1910). <br /> 11. Policy: <br /> To operate as safely and effectively on emergency scenes as possible, Okeechobee <br /> County Fire Rescue has established the following procedures that shall be adhered to by all <br /> personnel. <br /> III. Procedure: <br /> 111.1. Definitions: <br /> 111.1.1. IDLH Atmosphere: An atmospheric concentration of any toxic, corrosive or asphyxiate <br /> substance that poses an immediate threat to life or would cause irreversible or delayed <br /> adverse health effects or would interfere with an individuals ability to escape from a <br /> dangerous atmosphere. <br /> 111.1.2. Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC): A specifically designated team (minimum two members) <br /> designed to provide personnel for the rescue of emergency service members operating at <br /> emergency incidents if the need arises. <br /> 111.1.3. Incipient Fire: A fire in the initial or beginning stage,which can be controlled or-extinguished <br /> by portable fire extinguishers. However, it is the policy of Okeechobee County Fire Rescue <br /> to deploy a 1 3/4" hand line any time there is a fire inside a structure. Though the incipient <br /> fire may actually be controlled by a smaller line or portable extinguisher, an 13/4" inch hand <br /> line shall be used in most cases. <br /> 111.1.4. PAR: Personnel Accountability Report as defined in Okeechobee County Fire Rescue SOG. <br /> 111.2. General <br /> 111.2.1. The first arriving company shall determine if the incident involves an"IDLH atmosphere". At <br /> no time shall individuals enter an IDLH atmosphere independently. Teams of at least two <br /> Page 93 <br /> Attachment 5 <br /> 229 <br />