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Technical Committee on Industrial Fire Brigade Personnel Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1081 FIRST DRAFT MEETING

JANUARY 21-22, 2016 ORLANDO, FL

AGENDA

1. Call to order at 12:00pm

2. Introductions

3. Opening remarks - Chair

4. Review and approval of minutes from previous meeting

5. NFPA Staff Liaison report

6. Review of NFPA 600

7. NFPA 1081 First Draft

a. Task Group Reports

b. Act on public inputs

8. New business

9. Old business

10. Other items

11. Next meeting

12. Adjourn

Meeting Minutes Technical Committee on Industrial Fire Brigade

Professional Qualifications September 30th, 2010

Conference Call/Live Meeting September 30th, 2010 Meeting called to order by Chairman Ed Hawthorne Members Present: Ed Hawthorne – Chair Joe Cocciardi Stan Davis Jeff Fortney Greg Jones Ed Roper Bob Taylor

Ken Holland - NFPA Staff Liaison Welcome and Introductions:

Ed opened the meeting and welcomed each attendee to this conference call/live meeting ROC meeting for NFPA 1081. Ed thanked everyone for their attendance and proceeded with the meeting.

Minutes:

The meeting minutes from the last meeting, December 3rd, 2009, were reviewed and a motion was made by Stan Davis, seconded by Ed Roper, to accept the minutes as written. This was passed by the committee.

NFPA Update :

Ken advised the committee of the ongoing issue between NFPA 472 and NFPA 1001 with regards to Haz-Mat and how things are progressing alone at this time. Also discussed was the NFPA 1005 proposal to withdraw the document. The committee made no official position as this was just for informational purposes only. Also the committee was advised the Kenneth Willette is the new Division Manager of Public Fire Protection at the NFPA, replacing Curt Varone. The dates for the remainder of this cycle was also reviewed with the committee.

a. Proposal closing date: 11/24/09 b. ROP Committee Meeting: 12/3/09 c. ROP Final date for ROP Meeting: 2/5/09 d. TCC Final date for TCC meeting: 4/16/09 e. ROP Publish: 6/25/10 f. Comments close: 9/3/10 g. ROC meeting by: 9/30/10

h. ROC published 2/25/11 i. NITMAN close: 4/8/11 (Notice of Intent To Make A Motion at Annual

Meeting j. If NITMAN – addressed at annual meeting June 2011 k. Voted at annual meeting in June 2011, issued July 2011

The committee acted on the two public comments that were submitted to the committee. They also generated 4 committee comments as well. Old Business: None noted. New Business: The committee, through the actions of the Chair, has agreed to develop a proposal that will go to the NFPA 600 TC with regards to preferred definitions that the committee feels should be used. This will be coordinated between Ed and Ken offline. Meeting adjourned by the Chair and approved by the committee.

Public Input No. 26-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Global Input ]

At every instance of "industrial fire brigade support member", change it to "support member."

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

"Support member" is the term used in NFPA 600. Support members are assigned to work with the facility fire brigade but are not technically members of the facility fire brigade. See the definition and annex section from NFPA 600.

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 25-NFPA 1081-2015 [New Section after3.3.13]

Definition of support member from NFPA600

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Michael Devore

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Public Input No. 6-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Global Input ]

At each mention of "industrial fire brigade" change to "facility fire brigade."


In the last edition of NFPA 600, the term was changed to "facility fire brigade" in recognition of fire brigades existing in facilities that were not strictly industrial occupancies.




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Public Input No. 24-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Chapter 1 ]

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 * Scope.

This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) necessary to perform the dutiesas a member of an organized industrial a facility fire brigade providing services at a specific facility or site .

1.2 Purpose.

1.2.1

The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for industrial facility fire brigade members. Itis not the intent of the standard to restrict any jurisdiction

1.2.2

This standard shall not restrict any facility management from exceeding these requirements.

1.3 Application.

1.3.1 *

The management of the industrial facility fire brigade shall establish instructional priority and the trainingprogram content to prepare individuals to meet the JPRs of this standard. The JPRs found in Chapters 5through 8 are not required to be mastered in the order they appear.

1.3.1.1 *

The management of the industrial fire brigade shall establish an ongoing process to ensure that memberscontinue to meet the JPRs of this standard.

1.3.

2

Wherever in this standard the terms rules, regulations, procedures, supplies, apparatus , or equipmentare referred to, it is implied that they are those of the management of the industrial fire brigade.

1.4 * Limits of Actions and Responsibilities of the Industrial Fire Brigade.

[ 600: A.1.4]

1.4.1 General.

[ 600: 1.4.1]

1.4.1.1

The degree of potential exposure to a hazardous environment and the degree of training shall determinethe limits of any industrial fire brigade action and responsibility. [ 600: 1.4.1.1]

1.4.1.2

The written industrial fire brigade organizational statement and standard operating procedures shall definethese limits. [ 600: 1.4.1.2]

1.4.2 * Incident Command.

At facilities where designated employees are intended to function as the first responders to incipient fires,the industrial fire brigade shall assume command of the incident once the brigade arrives on the fire scene.[ 600: A.1.4.2]

1.4.3 Limits for Industrial Fire Brigades Assigned Incipient Fire-Fighting Response Duties.

[ 600: 1.4.3]


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1.4.3.1

Interior and exterior fires shall be considered incipient stage when industrial fire brigade members functionas follows: [ 600: 1.4.3.1]

(1) They are able to safely fight the fire in normal work clothing. [ 600: 1.4.3.1(1)]

(2) They are not required to crawl or take other evasive action to avoid smoke and heat.[ 600: 1.4.3.1(2)]

(3) They are not required to wear thermal protective clothing or self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA). [ 600: 1.4.3.1(3)]

(4) They are able to fight the fire effectively with portable extinguishers or handlines flowing up to473 L/min (125 gpm). [ 600: 1.4.3.1(4)]

1.4.3.2

Exterior fires shall be considered appropriate for defensive action outside of the hot and warm zones byindustrial fire brigade members who have been assigned incipient fire-fighting response duties when thefollowing occur: [ 600: 1.4.3.2]

(1) The organizational statement lists it as a response duty of the industrial fire brigade, and it iscovered by the standard operating procedures. [ 600: 1.4.3.2(1)]

(2) The industrial fire brigade has received training for that activity. [ 600: 1.4.3.2(2)]

(3) SCBA and thermal protective clothing are not required. [ 600: 1.4.3.2(3)]

(4) Personal evasive action is not required. [ 600: 1.4.3.2(4)]

(5) The industrial fire brigade is able to perform defensive action effectively, using handlines flowing upto 1140 L/min (300 gpm), master streams, or similar devices for the manual application of specializedagents. [ 600: 1.4.3.2(5)]

1.4.4 Limits for Industrial Fire Brigades Assigned Only Advanced Exterior Fire-Fighting ResponseDuties.

[ 600: 1.4.4]

1.4.4.1

Exterior fires shall be considered appropriate for offensive action within the hot zone by industrial firebrigade members who have been assigned advanced exterior fire-fighting response duties when all of thefollowing occur: [ 600: 1.4.4]

(1) The organizational statement lists it as a response duty of the industrial fire brigade, and it iscovered by the standard operating procedures. [ 600: 1.4.4(1)]

(2) The industrial fire brigade has received training for that activity. [ 600: 1.4.4(2)]

(3) SCBA and thermal protective clothing are provided. [ 600: 1.4.4(3)]

(4) The industrial fire brigade is able to perform offensive action effectively, using handlines flowing upto 1140 L/min (300 gpm), master streams, or similar devices for the manual application of specializedagents. [ 600: 1.4.4(4)]

1.4.5 Limits for Industrial Fire Brigades Assigned Only Interior Structural Fire-Fighting Response Duties.

[ 600: 1.4.5]


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1.4.5.1

Interior structural fires shall be considered appropriate for offensive action within the hot zone by industrialfire brigade members who have been assigned interior fire-fighting response duties when the followingoccur: [ 600: 1.4.5]

(1) The organizational statement lists it as a response duty of the industrial fire brigade, and it iscovered by the standard operating procedures. [ 600: 1.4.5(1)]

(2) The industrial fire brigade has received training for that activity. [ 600: 1.4.5(2)]

(3) SCBA and protective clothing for structural fire fighting are provided. [ 600: 1.4.5(3)]

(4) The industrial fire brigade is able to perform offensive actions effectively, using handlines flowing upto 1140 L/min (300 gpm), master streams, or similar devices for the manual application of specializedagents. [ 600: 1.4.5(4)]

1.4.6 Limits of Industrial Fire Brigades Assigned Both Advanced Exterior and Interior StructuralFire-Fighting Response Duties.

[ 600: 1.4.6]

1.4.6.1

Both exterior fires and interior structural fires shall be considered appropriate for offensive action within thehot zone for industrial fire brigade members who have been assigned both advanced exterior and interiorfire-fighting response duties when the following occur: [ 600: 1.4.6.1]

(1) The organizational statement lists it as a response duty of the industrial fire brigade, and it iscovered by the standard operating procedures. [ 600: 1.4.6.1(1)]

(2) The industrial fire brigade has received training for that activity. [ 600: 1.4.6.1(2)]

(3) SCBA and thermal protective clothing are provided. [ 600: 1.4.6.1(3)]

(4) The industrial fire brigade is able to perform offensive action effectively, using handlines flowing upto 1140 L/min (300 gpm), master streams, or similar devices for the manual application of specializedagents. [ 600: 1.4.6.1(4)]

1.4.6.2

Protective clothing for proximity fire fighting shall not be worn for interior structural fire fighting.[ 600: 1.4.6.2]

1.5 Units and Formulas.

In this standard, values for measurement are followed by an equivalent in U.S. units, but only the firststated value shall be regarded as the requirement. Equivalent values are not considered as therequirement, as these values can be approximate. (See Table 1.5 .)

Table 1.5 SI Conversions

Quantity SI Unit/Symbol U.S. Unit/Symbol Conversion Factor Length millimeter (mm) inch (in.) 25.4 mm =

1 in. meter (m) foot (ft) 0.305 m = 1 ft Area square meter (m 2 ) square foot

(ft 2 ) 0.0929 m 2 = 1 ft 2 Volume liters per minute (L/min) gallons per minute (gpm) 3.78 L/min =

1 gpm Pressure newtons/meter 2 (N/m 2 ) pounds per square inch (psi) 0.345 N/m 2 =

1 psi

1.2

Mastering the JPRs in the order of appearance in Chapters 5 through 8 shall not be required.


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1.3.2

Rules, regulations, or procedures referred to in this standard shall be those of the facility fire brigademanagement.

1.4 Units.

1.4.1 The units of measure in this standard are presented in the International System (SI) of Units.Where presented, U.S. customary units (inch-pound units) follow the SI units in parentheses.

1.4.2 Where both systems of units are presented, either system shall be acceptable for satisfyingthe requirements in this standard.

1.4.3 Where both systems of units are presented, users of this standard shall apply one set ofunits consistently and shall not alternate between units.

1.4.4 The values presented for measurements in this standard are expressed with a degree ofprecision appropriate for practical application and enforcement. It is not intended that the application orenforcement of these values be more precise than the precision expressed.

1.4.5 Where extracted text contains values expressed in only one system of units, the values inthe extracted text have been retained without conversion to preserve the values established by theresponsible technical committee in the source document.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

Chapter_1.docx Holy TerrorView, this is what it is supposed to look like with the suggested editing.


Deleted the superfluous text from the scope. Looked like the definition of facility fire brigade was trying to be included.Divided the purpose because there were two thoughts in the two sentences that must be separated to comply with the MOS.Divided the application into two sections to comply with MOS.Revised 1.3.2 to be consistent with proposed public input on Chapter 4 to distinguish the facility management from the brigade management.Deleted Section 1.4 because it was removed from NFPA 600 and edited into NFPA 600 chapter 4. It was not administrative material and probably serves little purpose being restated herein.Revised the Units section by replacing the existing text and table with the suggested text from the MOS.



Public Input No. 31-NFPA 1081-2015 [Section No. A.1.4]

Public Input No. 32-NFPA 1081-2015 [Section No. A.1.4.2]




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Chapter 1 Administration 1.1* Scope. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) necessary to perform the duties as a member of a facility fire brigade.

1.2 Purpose. 1.2.1 The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for facility fire brigade members.

1.2.2

This standard shall not restrict any facility management from exceeding these requirements.

1.3 Application. 1.3.1* The management of the facility fire brigade shall establish instructional priority and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the JPRs of this standard.

1.3.1.1* The management of the industrial fire brigade shall establish an ongoing process to ensure that members continue to meet the JPRs of this standard.

1.3.1.2

Mastering the JPRs in the order of appearance in Chapters 5 through 8 shall not be required.

1.3.2 Rules, regulations, or procedures referred to in this standard shall be those of the facility fire brigade management.

1.4 Units.

1.4.1 The units of measure in this standard are presented in the International System (SI) of Units. Where presented, U.S. customary units (inch-pound units) follow the SI units in parentheses. 1.4.2 Where both systems of units are presented, either system shall be acceptable for satisfying the requirements in this standard. 1.4.3 Where both systems of units are presented, users of this standard shall apply one set of units consistently and shall not alternate between units. 1.4.4 The values presented for measurements in this standard are expressed with a degree of precision appropriate for practical application and enforcement. It is not intended that the application or enforcement of these values be more precise than the precision expressed. 1.4.5 Where extracted text contains values expressed in only one system of units, the values in the extracted text have been retained without conversion to preserve the values established by the responsible technical committee in the source document.

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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Section No. 2.3.1 ]

2.3.1 U.S. Government Publications.

U.S. Government Printing Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington , DC20402 20401-0001 .

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.120.


Referenced current name and address.



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3.3.5 * Facility.

A structure or building located on a site that serves a particular purpose.

Any location or structure including industrial, commercial, mercantile, warehouse, power plant (utility),areas of assembly, institutional or similar occupancy, public and private as well as for-profit, not-for-profit,and governmental facilities. [600, 2015]

A.3.3.5 Facility.

The extent or limits for the location or facility at which a fire brigade operates might not coincide withproperty boundaries. The boundaries could be set by the authority having jurisdiction or in theorganizational statement. The fire brigade can respond to fire incidents at locations that are familiar workplaces or have been pre-fire planned. At a facility or complex, there might be many different hazards oroccupancy uses of structures. A fire brigade can respond at part of a site or at multiple structures at onelocation. Here are some examples:

(1) Nuclear Power Plant. The fire brigade at a nuclear power plant responds inside the protectedarea. Beyond these limits, to the site property lines, is a security area that might contain structures.Typically these structures in the security area would be protected by a fire department complying withNFPA 1500 .

(2) College or University Campus. A science laboratory might need a fire brigade dedicated to thespecial hazards of the laboratory. Other occupancy uses on campus, including large assembly spaces anddormitories, might have fire brigades separate from the one at the science laboratory.

(3) Recreational Areas. A recreational area such as a state or national park might have several lodgeareas within the limits of the park. Due to distance, each lodging facility could have its own fire brigade.

(4) Industrial Park. There might be several structures at an industrial park that could be protected by afire brigade.

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Public Input No. 41-NFPA 1081-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.6.4 ]

3.3.6.4* Interior Structural Fire Fighting.

The physical activity of fire suppression, rescue, or both, inside of buildings or enclosed structures that areinvolved in a fire beyond the incipient stage. [600, 2010]


NFPA 1018 and NFPA 1001 def do not match

Recommendation - [Interior Structural Firefighting. The physical activity of fire suppression, rescue, and property conservation inside of buildings or other enclosed structures, vehicles, railcars, marine vessels, aircraft, or like properties.]


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3.3.6.6 Structural Fire Fighting.

Rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation activities in buildings, enclosed structures, aircraftinteriors, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, or like properties that are involved in a fire or emergency situation.


Delete this definition because it is not used in NFPA 600 and duplicates "interior structural fire fighting."




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3.3.8 * Incipient Stage Fire .

Refers to the severity of a fire where the progression A fire which is in the early initial or beginning stageand has not developed beyond that which can be controlled or extinguished using by portable fireextinguishers or handlines flowing up to 473 L/min (125 gpm). , Class II standpipe or small hose systemswithout the need for protective clothing or breathing apparatus. [600, 2015]


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3.3.9 Industrial Facility Fire Brigade.

An organized group of employees within an industrial occupancy at a facility who are knowledgeable,trained, and skilled in at least basic firefighting operations, and whose full-time occupation might or mightnot be the provision of fire suppression and related activities for their employer. [600, 2010 2015 ]


Extract the definition from NFPA 600, 2015 edition.




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3.3.11 Industrial Fire Brigade Leader.

An individual responsible for overseeing the performance or activity of other members. [600, 2015]


Extract the definition from NFPA 600 for consistency.




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Public Input No. 25-NFPA 1081-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.13 ]

3.3.x* Support Members.

Personnel assigned to the facility fire brigade to perform specific response duties, including those peoplewho have specific technical knowledge or skills or who have been given specific assignments that indirectlysupport manual fire suppression efforts. [600, 2015]

A.3.3.x Support Members.

When organizing the facility fire brigade, management should take into consideration the need forspecialized response duties required in the event of a fire or related emergency and should assignpersonnel to the brigade to ensure that these response duties are accomplished.

In most cases, personnel are not expected to perform manual fire suppression activities in the event of anemergency but are expected to perform only those specialized tasks for which they have been chosen.Some of these specialized assignments include the following:

(1) Building evacuation: Personnel are expected to perform specialized response duties to ensurethat personnel are safely evacuated from an enclosed structure or the facility in the event of fire. They canbe known as facility fire brigade wardens or by a variety of other titles.

(2) Sprinkler system control: Personnel are assigned to perform specialized response duties to ensurethat control of the automatic sprinkler protection system within the fire area or the facility is maintained byfacility personnel in the event of fire. These personnel can be known as facility fire brigade sprinkler valveoperators or a variety of other titles.

(3) Electrical power control: Personnel are expected to perform specialized response duties to ensurethat control of electrical power within the fire area or the facility is maintained by facility personnel in theevent of fire. These personnel can be known as facility fire brigade electricians or by a variety of other titles.

(4) Utility control: Personnel are expected to perform specialized response duties to ensure that controlof plant utilities within the fire area or the facility — for example, steam, water, natural gas, and other liquidor vapor piping systems — is maintained by facility personnel in the event of fire. These personnel can beknown as facility fire brigade utility control technicians or by a variety of other titles.

(5) Fire pump operation: Personnel are expected to perform specialized response duties to ensure thatstationary fire pumps are placed into operation or are operating properly in the event of fire. They can beknown as facility fire brigade fire pump operators or by a variety of other titles.

(6) Salvage: Personnel are expected to perform specialized response duties to ensure that actions aretaken during and after manual fire suppression activities to minimize the resultant damage from the fire.These personnel can be known as facility fire brigade salvage personnel or by a variety of other titles.

(7) Traffic control: Personnel are expected to perform specialized response duties to ensure thatcontrol of foot and vehicular traffic in and around the fire area or the facility is maintained in the event of fireand to ensure that any responding agency is directed to the fire area. These operations can beaccomplished by facility security personnel who have been assigned to the facility fire brigade.

[600, 2015]


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3.3.17 Procedure.

The series of actions, conducted in an approved manner and sequence, designed to achieve an intendedoutcome.


Delete this definition as it is the same as the common usage from the referenced dictionary. 1 A particular way of accomplishing something or of acting

2 A series of steps followed in a regular definite order <legal procedure> <a surgical procedure>

3 A traditional or established way of doing things




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3.3.22 Site.

The entire premises within the governed property lines that contains one or more facilities.


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b : a space of ground occupied or to be occupied by a building




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3.3.26 Task.

A specific job behavior or activity. [ 1002, 2009]


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3.3.29 Zone.

* Control Zones. The areas at an incident that are designated based upon safety and the degree ofhazard. [ 1500, 2013]

3.3.29.1

Cold Zone.

The area immediately outside the boundary of the established warm zone where personnel are safe fromthe adverse effects of a fire. [ 600, 2010

The control zone of an incident that contains the command post and such other support functions asare deemed necessary to control the incident. [ 1500, 2013 ]

3.3.29.2

Hot Zone.

The

area

control zone immediately surrounding

the physical location of a fire having a boundary that

a hazardous area, which extends far enough

from the fire to protect industrial fire brigade members positioned

to prevent adverse effects to personnel outside the

hot

zone

from being directly exposed to flames, dense smoke, or extreme temperatures

. [

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1500 ,

2010

2013 ]

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Warm Zone.

The control

area immediately

zone outside the

boundary of the established hot zone having a boundary that extends far enough from the hot zone toprotect personnel outside the warm zone from the adverse effects of the fire. [ 600, 2010

hot zone where personnel and equipment decontamination and hot zone support takes place. [ 1500,2013]

A.3.3.2 Control Zones.

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under the same assumptions in fire ground definitions.

Decontamination as used in the definitions of cold, hot, or warm zones should not contradict thenon–applicability of this standard to hazardous material response activities. Decontamination as relatedto NFPA 600 requirements should apply to products of combustion. [600, 2015 ]


Extract the control zone definitions from NFPA 1500 for consistency. See Section A.3.2.2 of NFPA 600 for the explanation:The definitions from NFPA 1500 were extracted to provide conformity at fire ground operations between the documents. It is foreseeable that a fire department operating under the NFPA 1500 standard would work alongside a facility fire brigade at a fire incident. For the safety of both groups, they should operate under the same assumptions in fire ground definitions.Decontamination as used in the definitions of cold, hot, or warm zones should not contradict the non–applicability of this standard to hazardous material response activities. Decontamination as related to NFPA 600 requirements should apply to products of combustion.




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Public Input No. 5-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Chapter 4 ]

Chapter 4 Entrance Requirements

4.1 Job Performance Requirements (JPRs).

The JPRs shall achieve the requirements for the duties assigned in the facility fire brigade organizationalstatement in accordance with NFPA 600.

4.1 .1 *

General.

Prior to

entering training to meet

meeting the requirements of Chapters 5 through 8 , the candidate shall meet

the entrance

all of the following:

(1) Entrance and educational requirements established

by the management of the industrial fire brigade and the medical

in the organizational statement

(2)* Medical - and job-related physical requirements established

by NFPA 600, Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades .

in NFPA 600

4.

2 * Emergency Medical Care.

The emergency medical care performance capabilities for industrial fire brigade personnel shall bedetermined and validated by the management of the industrial fire brigade.


The JPRs shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the management of the industrialfire brigade and NFPA 600, Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades .

4.3.1 *

In addition to the requirements defined in Chapters 5 through 8 , the management of the industrial firebrigade shall define the site-specific requirements for each level of industrial fire brigade membership thatare applicable to its employees and shall include those requirements in the evaluation of the employee atthe applicable level. The process used to identify the site-specific requirements for a site or facility shall bedocumented.


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4.3.2 *

1.2* Site-Specific Requirements.

The JPRs for each type of facility fire brigade member shall meet the site-specific requirementsestablished in the standard operating procedure for the facility fire brigade.

4.1.3* Performance Evaluations.

Performance of each requirement of this standard shall be evaluated by qualified individuals approved by

the

management

of the industrial fire brigade.

4.3.3

The entrance requirements of Chapter 4 shall be met prior to beginning training at the incipient level

at the facility .

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3

1 .4 *

Incipient Fire Fighting.

Prior to being qualified or certified

at the

as incipient

level

firefighting , the candidate shall meet the JPRs defined in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 and the applicablesite-specific requirements in

Section

Section 5.3 as defined by

the management of the industrial

facility fire brigade management .

4.

3.4.

1

The incipient level shall be the first level of progression for the subsequent levels of progression in thisstandard.

4.3.5

.5 Advanced Exterior Fire Fighting.


at the

as advanced exterior

level

firefighting , the

industrial

facility fire brigade member shall meet the JPRs of Sections 5.1 , 5.2 , 6.1 , and 6.2 and the applicablesite-specific requirements in Sections 5.3 and 6.3 as defined by


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4.

3

1 .6

Interior Structural Fire Fighting.


at the

as interior structural

level

firefighting , the

industrial

facility fire brigade member shall meet the JPRs of Sections 5.1 , 5.2 , 7.1 , and 7.2 and the applicablesite-specific requirements in Sections 5.3 and 7.3 as defined by



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3

1 .7

Interior Structural/Advanced Exterior Fire Fighting.


at the

as interior structural/advanced exterior

level

firefighting , the

industrial

facility fire brigade member shall meet the JPRs of Chapters 5 , 6 , and 7 and the applicable site-specificrequirements as defined by



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3

1 .8

Fire Brigade Leader.


at the

as fire brigade leader

level

, the

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facility fire brigade member shall meet the JPRs of

Chapter

Chapter 5 , 6 , 7 , or 8 for the

level of the industrial fire brigade he or she is leading

firefighting approved in the organizational statement and the applicable site-specific requirements asdefined by

the

management of the

industrial fire brigade

facility .

4.

3

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Industrial

Apparatus Driver.

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Facility fire brigade members

who operate industrial

operating facility fire brigade apparatus in the performance of their duties

at any level of qualification defined by this document

shall meet the applicable

requirements

( as determined by

the

facility fire brigade management ) requirements of

the industrial fire brigade in

Chapters 4 through 10 of

NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1002 .

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1

2

Prior to operating

industrial

facility fire brigade apparatus, the fire apparatus operator

/driver

shall meet the entrance requirements of

Chapter

Chapter 4 , Sections 5.1 through 5.3 , and the applicable site-specific requirements as defined by facilityfire brigade management.


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4.2 Associated Duties.

4.2.1*

The emergency medical care performance capabilities for facility fire brigade members shall bedetermined and validated by the management of the


facility .

4.

3

2 .

10

2 *

Prior to responding to incidents such as civil unrest, use of weapons of mass destruction, or acts ofterrorism, the management of the


facility shall provide

appropriate

training to members that is consistent with their assigned role.

4.3

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Incident Command

Training

.

The management

Knowledge of the

industrial fire brigade shall provide incident management system training to industrial fire brigade membersas defined by the

National Incident Management System (NIMS) and

NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System

NFPA 1561 shall be a required JPR for all facility fire brigades except for incipient firefighting .

Additional Proposed Changes

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Re-organized the chapter to put the NFPA 600 JPRs first and then the associated duties. Also complied with the NFPA Manual of Style in that there cannot be orphan paragraph numbers or when a title is used, all sections at the same level must have titles. Only 1 requirement is permitted in each section number; separated sections that had more than 1 shall. Removed the title of referenced documents because this only appears in Chapter 2. Changed the multiple mentions of "management of the industrial fire brigade." NFPA 600 describes the organizational statement as being created by management of the facility and the standard operating procedure as being created by the fire brigade management. So each reference to management has been assigned to "management of the facility" or "facility fire brigade management" to distinguish between the two.




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The JPRs shall achieve the requirements for the duties assigned in the facility fire brigade organizational

statement in accordance with NFPA 600.

4.1.1* General.

Prior to meeting the requirements of Chapters 5 through 8, the candidate shall meet all of the following:

(1) Entrance and educational requirements established in the organizational statement

(2)* Medical- and job-related physical requirements established in NFPA 600

4.1.2* Site-Specific Requirements.

The JPRs for each type of facility fire brigade member shall meet the site-specific requirements

established in the standard operating procedure for the facility fire brigade.

4.1.3* Performance Evaluations.

Performance of each requirement of this standard shall be evaluated by qualified individuals approved

by management at the facility.

4.1.4* Incipient Fire Fighting.

Prior to being qualified or certified as incipient firefighting, the candidate shall meet the JPRs defined in

Sections 5.1 and 5.2 and the applicable site-specific requirements in Section 5.3 as defined by facility fire

brigade management.

4.1.5 Advanced Exterior Fire Fighting.

Prior to being qualified or certified as advanced exterior firefighting, the facility fire brigade member

shall meet the JPRs of Sections 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, and 6.2 and the applicable site-specific requirements in

Sections 5.3 and 6.3 as defined by facility fire brigade management.

4.1.6 Interior Structural Fire Fighting.

Prior to being qualified or certified as interior structural firefighting, the facility fire brigade member

shall meet the JPRs of Sections 5.1, 5.2, 7.1, and 7.2 and the applicable site-specific requirements in

Sections 5.3 and 7.3 as defined by facility fire brigade management.

4.1.7 Interior Structural/Advanced Exterior Fire Fighting.

Prior to being qualified or certified as interior structural/advanced exterior firefighting, the facility fire

brigade member shall meet the JPRs of Chapters 5, 6, and 7 and the applicable site-specific

requirements as defined by facility fire brigade management.

4.1.8 Fire Brigade Leader.

Prior to being qualified or certified as fire brigade leader, the facility fire brigade member shall meet the

JPRs of Chapter 5, 6, 7, or 8 for the firefighting approved in the organizational statement and the

applicable site-specific requirements as defined by management of the facility.

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4.1.9* Apparatus Driver.

4.1.9.1

Facility fire brigade members operating facility fire brigade apparatus in the performance of their duties

shall meet the applicable (as determined by facility fire brigade management) requirements of Chapters

4 through 10 of NFPA 1002.

4.1.9.2

Prior to operating facility fire brigade apparatus, the fire apparatus operator shall meet the entrance

requirements of Chapter 4, Sections 5.1 through 5.3, and the applicable site-specific requirements as

defined by facility fire brigade management.

4.2 Associated Duties.

4.2.1*

The emergency medical care performance capabilities for facility fire brigade members shall be

determined and validated by the management of the facility.

4.2.2*

Prior to responding to incidents such as civil unrest, use of weapons of mass destruction, or acts of

terrorism, the management of the facility shall provide training to members that is consistent with their

assigned role.

4.3 Incident Command.

Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and NFPA 1561 shall be a required JPR

for all facility fire brigades except for incipient firefighting.

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Activating Emergency Call

(1) Add a requirement for activating an emergency call for assistance as listed in 1001 Section 5.2.4


add a requirement for activating an emergency call for assistance as listed in 1001 Section 5.2.4





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Public Input No. 44-NFPA 1081-2016 [ New Section after 6.1 ]

Mounting and dis-mounting apparatus

Add requirements that require 3 points of contact wile mounting or dis mounting fire appartous , where equipt.


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Public Input No. 45-NFPA 1081-2016 [ New Section after 6.1 ]

Vehicle Fires (Either in Chap 6 or 7)

Add information on fighting vehicle fires to include: passenger vehicles; fork trucks; clamp trucks; bulldozers;

loaders; dump trucks; semi‐trailer trucks; rail road switch engine ; etc


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Public Input No. 43-NFPA 1081-2016 [ Section No. 6.2.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Use SCBA and a PASS device during exterior fire-fighting operations, given SCBA, PASS, thermalprotective clothing, and other personal protective equipment, so that the SCBA and the PASS device arecorrectly donned and activated within 2 minutes (120 seconds), the equipment is correctly worn, controlledbreathing techniques are used, emergency procedures are enacted if the SCBA fails, all low-air warningsare recognized, respiratory protection is not intentionally compromised, hazardous areas are exited prior toair depletion, and the SCBA is correctly doffed.


NFPA 1001 removed the time for dress-out. (See 1001 public input and Committe action) This is not part of our safety culture and Incident Command procedures now in use. (IC does a 360 before any actions) Alines with 1001




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Public Input No. 34-NFPA 1081-2015 [ New Section after 8.2.6(B) ]

Chapter 9 Facility Fire Brigade Training Coordinator[Note to editor: Renumber subsequent chapters]

9.1 General.

This duty shall involve establishing training and education, and maintaining training records for thefacility fire brigade duties outlined in the organizational statement.

9.1.1 Qualification or Certification.

For qualification or certification as a facility fire brigade training coordinator, the member shall meet theJPRs of the level of the facility fire brigade in accordance with the requirements of Chapters 5 , 6 , or 7and the JPRs as defined in Sections 9.1 and 9.2 .

9.1.2 General Requisite Knowledge.

The organizational structure of the facility fire brigade; operating procedures for emergency operationsand safety; information management and record keeping; incident management system; methods used bytrainers to obtain cooperation within a group of trainees; and policies and procedures regarding theoperation of the facility fire brigade.

9.1.3 General Prerequisite Skills.

The ability to operate at safety officer in the incident management system as defined by the NationalIncident Management System (NIMS) and NFPA 1561 .

9.2 Training Functions.

9.2.1

Lead training classes or verify the qualifications of instructors; impart information so it is complete, clear,and concise; safety considerations are addressed; and the desired outcomes are conveyed.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Verbal communications and teaching methods.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to condense instructions for frequently assigned unit tasks basedupon SOPs.


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9.2.2

Serve the safety officer function during emergency operations.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Elements of a size-up, SOPs for emergency operations, and firebehavior.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to analyze emergency scene conditions, to allocate resources,and to communicate verbally.

9.2.3

Verify the skills and knowledge of facility fire brigade members.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. SOPs, basic fire control and emergency operation procedures,common causes of personal injury during facility fire brigade activities, safety policies and procedures,and basic facility fire brigade member safety.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to communicate verbally, account for assigned personnel underemergency conditions, and identify safety hazards.

9.2.4

Maintain training and drill records for the facility fire brigade.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. SOPs and local resources available to store records, organizationalskills, and an accountability system.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to implement procedures for timely and accurate filing ofrecords.


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NFPA 600 in Chapter 4 describes the duties of the training coordinator and that one shall be named by the facility management. Therefore, it seems reasonable that the knowledge and skills should be enumerated in NFPA 1081, similarly to the leader and support member chapters. Inserted as new Chapter 9 for hierarchy order in brigade positions within the NFPA 1081 document.




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9.1.3.4 *

The support Support members shall have an understanding of understand how to perform their dutieswithout being engaged by emergency safely during fire suppression operations.

A.9.1.3.4

As a minimum, support members should be trained to recognize the control zones and to not enter thewarm or hot zones.


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9.1.5 * Medical.

Each industrial fire brigade support member Support members shall meet the medical andjob the job -related performance requirements as specified in Section 4.5 of NFPA 600. necessary toperform the assigned tasks prior to assignment to the facility fire brigade.


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Public Input No. 29-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Section No. A.1.1 ]

A.1.1

This standard is intended to comply with the industrial fire brigade–related requirements of 29 CFR1910.156, Subpart L and the industrial fire brigade–related requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 (2 in/2 outrule). Further, this standard is intended to ensure the industrial fire brigade member has the appropriatedegree of occupational safety and health while performing industrial fire brigade duties, just as NFPA 1500,Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program , ensures an appropriate degree ofoccupational safety and health for municipal fire department members.

For support functions beyond the scope of this document, see Annex B .


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Public Input No. 30-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Section No. A.1.3.1.1 ]

A.1.3.1.1

Management Facility fire brigade management should define the industrial fire brigades' trainingrequirements needed to maintain competency for assigned emergency duties that management expectstheir personnel are to perform . After initial training, recurring training should be required for the industrialfacility fire brigade member members to maintain a the level of proficiency needed to perform theirduties. 29 CFR 1910 Subpart A paragraphs 1910.120(q), 1910.134(k), 1910.156(c), NFPA 600, Standardon Industrial Fire Brigades , Section 4.3, and NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders toHazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents , define some of the requirements formaintaining proficiency.


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A.1.4

The potential exposure and training separates an organized industrial fire brigade from designatedemployees (as defined by OSHA) who have some fire response duties in the general work area. The scopeof industrial fire brigade actions and responsibilities is based on the specific response duties that theindustrial fire brigade members are expected to perform. If an industrial fire brigade member is notexpected to perform a particular fire-fighting function, then management has no obligation to train or equipthe industrial fire brigade member to perform that function. [ 600: A.1.4]


Body text deleted. This material was moved in NFPA 600 from the Administrative Chapter to Chapter 4.



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Public Input No. 32-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Section No. A.1.4.2 ]

A.1.4.2

Designated employees who are intended to respond to incipient fires in their immediate work area shouldreceive training commensurate with the response duties they are expected to perform. Theirresponsibilities normally are limited to sounding an alarm, taking immediate action to extinguish the fire,and evacuating the area. [ 600: A.1.4.2]


Delete this section because the body text is deleted in another PI. This material is no longer in NFPA 600 Administrative Chapter.



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A.3.3.8 Incipient Stage Fire .

A fire is considered to be beyond the incipient stage when the use of thermal protective clothing orself-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required or an industrial a facility fire brigade member isrequired to crawl on the ground or floor to stay below smoke and heat. [600, 2015]


Extract the annex from NFPA 600 for consistency.



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A.4.1

.1

For information on medical requirements, see OSHA requirements in

29 CFR

29 CFR 1910.156

, 29 CFR

and 29 CFR 1910.134

, or NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments

.


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A.4.2

.1

Where management of the facility determines

that

emergency medical care capability is

required

to be provided by

the industrial

facility fire brigade personnel, programs such as the Department of Transportation First Responder andAmerican Red Cross curricula including First Aid, CPR, and AED, offer models that can be followed.


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A.4. 3.1 1.2

See Annex D.


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A.4. 3.2 1.3

It is recommended, where practical, that evaluators be individuals who are not directly involved asinstructors for the requirement being evaluated.


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A.4.

3.4

The Technical Committee on Industrial Fire Brigades Professional Qualifications uses the phrase “qualifiedor certified” throughout the standard because the industrial fire brigade management should determinewhether industrial fire brigade members will be certified or qualified to perform emergency responseactivities. Many different factors are part of the industrial fire brigade management's

1.4

Many factors shape the facility fire brigade management decision-making process for certification orqualification. These factors can include company policy, local or state statutes, and training agency policy.It is not the intent of this standard to determine if

industrial

facility fire brigade members will be certified or qualified upon the completion of applicable JPRs.


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A.4.

3.9

NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications ,

1.9

NFPA 1002 provides the framework for

an industrial

a facility fire brigade apparatus driver/operator qualification program. Each fire brigade should develop asimilar program that ensures that JPRs are developed for the functions that driver/operators will beexpected to perform.

It is recognized that some of the JPRs listed in

NFPA 1002

NFPA 1002 do not apply, such as the requirement that

driver/

operators should meet the requirements of

NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications ,

NFPA 1001 Sections 5.1 and 5.2. In addition, when a practical driving test is developed, it shouldincorporate situations that

industrial

facility fire brigade

vehicle operator/drivers

apparatus operators will experience, which might not include all of the situations listed in

NFPA 1002

NFPA 1002 ,

Section 4

Section 4 .3.


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A.4.

3.10

The management of the industrial fire brigade

2.2

Management of the facility should determine the response expected from the

industrial

facility fire brigade during civil unrest, events involving weapons of mass destruction, or other acts ofterrorism. At a minimum,

industrial

facility fire brigade members should receive basic awareness training on explosives, chemical andbiological agents, and radiation, which are often associated with weapons of mass destruction or acts ofterrorism

, as part of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of MassDestruction Incidents , awareness-level training

. NFPA 472 (see 5.1.1 )

. This

provides outlines for awareness-level training. Awareness training will allow

them

facility fire brigade members to take limited defensive actions such as evacuation and isolation. If

the

facility fire brigade members

are going to

respond offensively, they should be provided with additional training that describes the types of hazards

and protection

that might be encountered and the protections from those hazards

that they might encounter

. The hazards include, but are not limited to

, rioting, gunfire, chemical and/or biological agents, radiation, and improvised explosive devices

:

(1) Rioting

(2) Gunfire

(3) Chemical or biological agents

(4) Radiation

(5) Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Training on these hazards is available from

several

local, county, state, and federal agencies. Additional written procedures should

also be written for these types of events clearly documenting

clearly document the expected response.


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A.9.1.5

Generally, industrial fire brigade members' duties do not require them to meet any special medical orjob-related performance requirements to perform their duties.


This statement, taken literally, is not true. The proposed changes to the body text makes this superfluous.



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Public Input No. 3-NFPA 1081-2015 [ Section No. E.1.2.1 ]

E.1.2.1 U.S. Government Publications.

U.S. Government Printing Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington , DC20402 20401-0001 .

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.120, “Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response.”

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.134, “Respiratory Protection Standard.”

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.156, Subpart L, “Fire Brigades.”


Referenced current name and address.



Public Input No. 2-NFPA 1081-2015 [Section No. 2.3.1] Referenced current name and address.


Submitter Full Name: Aaron Adamczyk

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Public Input No. 35-NFPA 1081-2016 [ New Section after E.3 ]

Annex F National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

F.1 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informationalpurposes only.

In 2004, the NFFF held an unprecedented gathering of the fire service leadership when more than 200individuals assembled in Tampa, Florida to focus on the troubling question of how to prevent line-of-dutydeaths and injuries. Every year approximately 100 fire fighters lose their lives in the line of duty in the UnitedStates; about one every 80 hours. Every identifiable segment of the fire service was represented andparticipated in the Summit.

The first Firefighter Life Safety Summit marked a significant milestone, because it not only gathered all thesegments of the fire service behind a common goal but it also developed the “16 Firefighter Life SafetyInitiatives.” The summit attendees agreed that the “16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives” serve as a blueprintto reduce line–of–duty deaths and injuries. In 2014, a second Life Safety Summit was held and more than300 fire service leaders gathered. At the second Firefighter Life Safety Summit, the “16 Firefighter LifeSafety Initiatives” were reaffirmed as being relevant to reduce line–of–duty deaths and injuries.

NFFF “16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.”

(1) Define and advocate the need for a cultural change within the fire service relating to safety;incorporating leadership, management, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility.

(2) Enhance the personal and organizational accountability for health and safety throughout the fireservice.

(3) Focus greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels,including strategic, tactical, and planning responsibilities.

(4) All fire fighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices.

(5) Develop and implement national standards for training, qualifications, and certification (includingregular recertification) that are equally applicable to all fire fighters based on the duties they are expected toperform.

(6) Develop and implement national medical and physical fitness standards that are equally applicable toall fire fighters, based on the duties they are expected to perform.

(7) Create a national research agenda and data collection system that relates to the initiatives.

(8) Utilize available technology wherever it can produce higher levels of health and safety.

(9) Thoroughly investigate all fire fighter fatalities, injuries, and near misses.

(10) Grant programs should support the implementation of safe practices and/or mandate safe practicesas an eligibility requirement.

(11) National standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed andchampioned.

(12) National protocols for response to violent incidents should be developed and championed.

(13) Fire fighters and their families must have access to counseling and psychological support.

(14) Public education must receive more resources and be championed as a critical fire and life safetyprogram.

(15) Advocacy must be strengthened for the enforcement of codes and the installation of home firesprinklers.

(16) Safety must be a primary consideration in the design of apparatus and equipment.


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Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives to give firefighters, fire departments and emergency responders assistance in creating a road map to responder safety. Thus reducing the line of duty deaths and injuries in our profession. After more than 10 years the initiative have not been greatly shared. By placing in the pro-qual standards they will gain more traction for firefighter safety.


Submitter Full Name: Richard Mason

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