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1. _ Wi ith i i a ve g 4 H fi f i pa 4 a 5 On command from the base person both firefighters lift the ladder from the ground pivot 180 and place outside arm through the second rung bay at both the tip and base Both firefighters should have inside arms through second rung bay with rung pulled tightly against body and arm fully extended grabbing bottom beam Preparatory command Prepare to low shoulder ladder Execution command Shoulder ladder N A bat tort Mike e D Ladders 25 6 Carry the ladder toward the objective While advancing look up to identify any potential overhead hazards including wires trees etc Also look down to identify any potential trip hazards including sprinklers curbs uneven terrain etc A ps 2 ss l 6 s gt i iy j a 7 While approaching objective base person calls out Flat Raise At this point tip person withdraws arm from the second rung bay and lifts the ladder to a high shoulder position with inside hand grabbing the third rung from tip and hand in a thumbs down position Tip person then acknowledges and calls Flat Raise Ready a K E per a 8 Base person supports the ladder with outside hand by reaching across body and grabbing the top beam while covering spurs Base person withdraws inside arm from the second rung bay and positions inside han
2. Inspect battery charger contact points for corrosion or damage Make sure battery charger is charging Inspect all lenses for heat or chemical damage cracks and breaks Inspect the mechanical hardware to make sure no screws have loosened or are missing Store your Thermal Imager in the optional Fast Attack Plus or in the delivery case provided EG 03 5 The thermal imager should be cleaned using warm soapy water and nonabrasive cleaners Allow the thermal imager to completely dry before replacing in its carrying case NOTE Do not use solvents and abrasive cleaners It is recommended that the display is treated with anti fog solutions as used on SCBA facemasks To ensure long service life it is recommended that the thermal imager and its accessories are stored in temperate environment 58 F 95 F moderate humidity at all times WARNING Failure to observe these instructions may result in minor or moderate injury and or equipment damage WARNING In the event that any damage is detected for example cracked or broken window or housing the imager should be IMMEDIATELY withdrawn from service and returned to an authorized service center for repair Failure to observe this warning could result in death or serious injury Should the ELITE XR or Fast Attack Plus need repair see ISG INFRASYS user manual for proper service procedure Charging The Battery NOTE This procedure applies to the SuperCell Battery NOTE For first ti
3. Jar LED arrays ash Heart indicator is steadily on or mot cm at all Buzzer sounds low and h hig h prtch faster than warming ined hea or wibrator pulses faster Bhan wzarnming red boa or Buzzer sounds Satternatnmg between how and hhagh pitch at the same rate as vibrator pulses at Same rat as warning Ind pea om Buzzer sounds ahermmnatng between low and high pric at Same rat as alam ined he er Vibrator pulses at Same rat as 2 lamm irda tom Buzzer sounds a doube pulsing tone Daa pulses im quick SLaSbe SS kom Buzzer mounds a choubhe Puising tone theo pulses Im quick succession Buzzer sounds a chowbhe pubsing fone teo pulses im qubck smcce sicn Hirer Je rd pulsing tone two pulses Im quick Seen Ssicen Buzzer sounds a doube pulsing tone baa pulses im quick SUTO SS kor A Failure ood appears EG 15 5 Responding to Alarms e Determine which gas alarm has been activated e Follow HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response for an increasing gas condition or a decreasing oxygen condition e If necessary reset the alarm using the RESET SILENCE button once the alarm condition has been cleared Maintenance Procedures Batteries e Three AA size alkaline batteries power the GX 2012 e At 77 F the alkaline batteries last up to 15 hours e The battery icon in the upper right of the LCD shows remaining battery life e W
4. Overhead obstructions such as wires tree limbs building overhangs etc Uneven terrain sprinklers gravel etc Bushes parked cars A C units pool equipment etc Main paths of travel that firefighters or evacuees may use Climbing Angle When ladders are raised into place they should be at an angle that is safe and easy to climb The distance of the base from the building establishes the angle formed by the ladder and the ground If the ladder base is too close to the building the ladder stability is reduced and when it is climbed the tip of the ladder may be pulled away from the building If the base of the ladder is too far from the building the load carrying capacity of the ladder is reduced and the shoes may lose traction causing the ladder to slip down the side of the building The Henderson Fire Department recognizes a climbing angle of 60 65 degrees as being safe for ascending descending and for firefighter self rescue from a structure Ladders 9 Securng The Ladder Footing Introduction A ladder is to be kept from slipping whenever a firefighter is climbing it no exceptions There are several methods employed by the Henderson Fire Department when footing a ground ladder When securing a ladder the firefighter must be wearing a helmet and gloves and must not look up Debris from the building or from the firefighters working area is always considered a hazard Method 1 Positions yourself beneat
5. 0 24 GPM Yo 10 min 25 sec 0 5 GPM 1 0 GPM Ah 3 i B tmin45sec 2 9GPM 6 i jB 53sec 5 7GPM EG 13 3 Shut Down After Use Flushing The In Line Eductor should be flushed with water after each use to prevent foam concentrate from drying within the appliance 1 After use take the pick up tube out of the bucket and turn down the pump pressure below 75 PSI 2 Shut off the nozzle 3 Restrain the pick up tube and expect a rapid discharge of water especially at 6 setting 4 Push the red flush button and run fresh water through the pick up tube and metering head on each setting until there is no visible foam in the flush water 5 Retract the lock ring to remove the metering head 6 Turn off the water supply and remove the eductor from the hose so that any remaining foam residue can be washed from the wand metering head and eductor 7 Once the In Line Eductor flows clear water ensure that you e Flush all nozzles used e Flush all hose used 8 Store the eductor clean and dry upon return to apparatus compartment Daily Checks Check for correct In Line Eductor inventory eductor nozzles Weekly Checks Perform Daily Checks Equipment Specs Task Force Tips In Line Eductor 125 Series 95 GPM Eductor model UE 095 Inlet Pressure 200 PSI Maximum back pressure 130 PSI 1 2 coupling 36 long pick up hose with 20 metal pick up tube EG 13 4 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 14
6. Henderson Fire Department Equipment Operations Handbook Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Apparatus o Firefighting Apparatus o Specialized Apparatus O Support Apparatus Chapter 2 Tools amp Equipment Hand Tool General Equipment Power Tools Appliances Fittings O O O O Nozzles Chapter 3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA General Information Donning SCBA Emergency Conditions Breathing Procedure O O O Inspection and Maintenance Chapter 4 Hose Manual o Hose Basics o Hose Evolutions Chapter 5 Ladders Manual o Terminology o Types ID o Operations Chapter 6 Equipment Guidelines Chapter 1 Apparatus The Henderson Fire Department utilizes a wide variety of apparatus The HFD takes pride in having a modern fleet of firefighting specialized and support apparatus Currently the department is ready to respond with the following apparatus Station 81 Engine 81 Rescue 81 Station 82 Engine 82 Truck 82 Rescue 82 Heavy Rescue 82 Batt 8 EMS 8 Station 83 Engine 83 Rescue 83 Station 94 Engine 94 Rescue 94 Station 95 Engine 95 Rescue 95 Station 86 Engine 86 AR 86 Fire Boat 86 Station 97 Engine 97 Rescue 97 Station 98 Engine 98 Truck 98 Rescue 98 Batt 9 Station 99 Engine 99 Rescue 99 Apparatus 1 01 Apparatus 01 Firefighting Apparatus O1 Engines The engine is the most essential piece of firefighting apparatus The engines are comprised of a triple
7. Vehicle Access Kit Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the High Tech Vehicle Access Tools Vehicle Access Kit Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with the Vehicle Access Kit operations at all times 1 Gloves 2 Eye Protection 3 Safety Vest if working on the road Safe use of the Vehicle Access Kit shall be in accordance with HFD SOP G 09 Entry Into Locked Vehicles Safety is the number one priority Ensure personal crew and scene safety before beginning any vehicle access operations When an emergency exists involving a locked vehicle every attempt shall be made to gain entry into the vehicle utilizing cautious application of appropriate procedures to minimize property damage Whenever feasible the owner of the vehicle shall be advised that the Henderson Fire Department assumes no liability for any damages that may be incurred as a result of this action Having a basic awareness and working knowledge of automobile locking mechanisms and anti theft systems can aide in gaining access to a locked vehicle without damage The Vehicle Access Kit contains essential tools necessary to gain access to virtually any vehicle on the road quickly safely and effectively Task Benchmarks Perform a Scene Size Up Ensure personal crew and scene safety Perform a Vehicle Size
8. rolled Soft Suction 1 11 5 rolled Soft Suction 1 et Oe re ee is Loading Hose Hose is used in two basic ways in a supply capacity it transports water from the source to the pump and in an attack capacity it transports water from the pump to the nozzle s Hose should be arranged in the hose bed so that when the hose is laid the end with the female coupling is towards the water source and the end with the male coupling is towards the fire All threaded appliances and fittings are constructed following this philosophy Hose loading is standardized across the department 1 cross lays on Pierce amp Rosenbauer Apparatus are pre connected with two loops for ease of removal and deployment 2 is loaded at the rear of the apparatus in both a pre connected minuteman load for easy one two or three member deployments as well as a 2 dead load flat load 5 supply line is also loaded flat When loading hose a few basic guidelines should be followed e When possible load clean dry hose e Assure ground is clear of dirt and debris before laying out hose to be loaded e Check for the presence of gaskets in all swivels e Connect hose so that the edges are in the same plane e Hand tighten all connections e Load the hose so that couplings will pull off without flipping over This may require a Dutchman in the hose see explanation below e Avoid packing hose too tightly e Keep folds at edge of bed and neatly organized do not pla
9. 76 800 Temperature Range Over 2000 F in Thousand Plus Mode Focus Range Fixed 1 0m to infinity IR Protection Window Germanium Sensitivity 50mK nominal Field of View 50 nominal Electrical Characteristics e Sleep Mode Not Required Start Up Time 5 Seconds nominal Battery Technology Rechargeable NiMH Recharge Cycles 500 Recharge Time 2 5 Hours nominal Display Characteristics e Size Diagonal 3 5 90mm Operational Characteristics e SuperCell Battery 3 Hours Sub zero Start Up Yes Camera will power up below 320F 00C Cold Climate Compensation Not Required Water Resistance IP 67 3 3 1 0m depth Contaminant Resistant Yes Drop 6 feet EG 03 8 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 04 Ground Ladders Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the ground ladders in accordance with Chapter 5 Henderson Fire Ground Ladder Manual Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations personnel Definitions Ground Ladder Term used to designate the difference between ladders raised on the ground and those raised from the apparatus such as a Truck Company Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with ground ladder operations at all times 1 Helmet 2 Gloves 3 Steel Toe Boots 4 Full Structure PPE if operating at the scene of a structure fire WARNING Ground ladders can be used in potentially dange
10. The face mask is comprised of a silicone rubber skirt creating a triple sealing edge 5 point head harness or head net second stage regulator LDV connection heads up display and voice amplification system The face mask comes in three sizes S M and L and provides a wide unobstructed field of view When the voice amp is turned on it will give battery condition with beeps 3 beeps indicate fully charged 2 beeps indicate capacity 1 beep or no beeps requires battery replacement The voice amp on the mask uses 2 AAA batteries Use finger pressure no tools to open and close the battery cover Check the communication dock screw opposite the battery cover and make sure it is finger tight from time to time Donning Doffing The process to don and doff the SCBA shall be in accordance with HFD IPS 02 Donning SCBA Task Standard RIT Pack The RIT pack includes a high pressure bottle 4500 PSI 60 minute 88 cu ft face mask no voice amplification or HUD rapid fill UAC coupler buddy breathing connection second stage regulator webbing flashlight and rope SCBA 6 Air Cylinder Over Pressurization Department personnel need to keep an eye on SCBA bottles for over pressurization How does a bottle become over pressurized A bottle filled to near 4500 PSI when the season is cooler and cool inside the station will heat up on warmer days causing increased pressure As it gets hotter and hotter more bottles will creep over 4500 PSI
11. appears on the screen The Battery Low indicator will appear when three battery bars are remaining WARNING Failure to observe any low battery warnings and egress to a safe location upon notification could result in death or serious injury Removing the Battery Simultaneously and firmly press the battery release catches located on both sides of the camera This action will release the battery pack and the pack will partially eject from the camera body Remove the pack by gripping and sliding it out of the camera body Fast Attack Plus Truck Charger Insert the camera and or spare battery into the FA charger Be sure the straps are properly adjusted and secured ALWAYS SECURE THE CAMERA AND BATTERY IN PLACE Proper fastening of the camera and battery will secure them in the event of a roll over The green LEDs should flash indicating that the batteries are charging When the batteries are charged the green LEDS should stop flashing and stay on lf the red LED turns on there is a problem with the battery If the red and green LEDs are flashing the charger contacts are shorted Contact HFD Equipment Technician EG 03 7 ELITE XR Specs Physical Characteristics e Weight nominal 2 6 lbs e Dimensions 5 4 x 6 5 x 4 5 inches e Shell Material Radel R e Handstrap Material Kevlar Infrared Characteristics Detector VOx Uncooled IR Microbolometer Spectral Response 8um to 14um Total Sensor Resolution pixels
12. approximately 5 minutes e Check operation of the cutters o Fully open and fully close cutters When fully closed hold for 10 seconds o Do not store the tool under pressure Return tips to the storage position with tips crossed approximately e Check operation of the spreader o Operate the spreader to the full open position and hold for 10 seconds o Do not store the tool under pressure Return tips to the storage position with tips 7 apart e Check operation of both hydraulic rams o Operate both rams to full extension o Do not store the tool under pressure Return to storage position fully retracted e Shut down power unit and restart Hot Start Check e After operation clean and refuel as necessary After Use e If the AMKUS tools are still serviceable steps must be taken to ensure readiness prior to placing it back in the apparatus compartment e To ensure readiness perform a Daily Check e Allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the power unit back in the apparatus EG 11 4 Extended Maintenance The Fire Equipment Technician will schedule and maintain the AMKUS per manufacturer s specifications to include but will not be limited to o Change fuel in the power unit and spare fuel can quarterly Change add hydraulic fluid Check air filter and change annually Check fuel sediment bowl and or fuel filter Change fuel filter annually Check spark plug and change annually Check carburetor a
13. e CLR TestIn the Rate Mode press and hold to enable the Display Test Sequence DISPLAY fe i COMMUNICATIONS VISUAL ALARM FOR i i PORTS THE INSTANTANEOUS nierien ik RATE g g i VISUAL ALARM 7 FOR THE rate ALARM cose ACCUMULATED DOSE FUNCTION i K3 KEYS i AUDIO BATTERY E COMPARTMENT ALARM DOOR E namen nn nan ee ne g n a enna a guman mmmn nnne Figure 1 The UltraRadiac Front Panel Task Benchmarks 1 Operate the UltraRadiac PRD per HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response EG 16 3 Maintenance Procedures Battery Life Indicators lf a blinking b is displayed the unit has stopped functioning Replace the batteries before the unit s next use If a blinking BAT is seen in the top left corner of the display the unit s batteries have 10 hours or less of useful life Replace the batteries as soon as possible If the display is blank the batteries are dead Replace the batteries before the next use In the Rate mode with the BAT indicator blinking press the CLR TEST key A three digit number indicating the approximate remaining battery life in minutes will be displayed NOTE When replacing batteries at any time be sure to turn the unit off first Daily Checks While periodic maintenance and calibration of the UltraRadiac PRD will be handled by the HFD Equipment Technician all FRO companie
14. fuel standard is the TRUFUEL 50 1 EG 08 1 Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with chain saw operations at all times 1 Gloves 2 Goggles 3 Helmet 4 Full Structure PPE and SCBA if operating in fire Suppression operations Although equipped with a centrifugal clutch the chain of a chain saw at idle speed may continue to spin Therefore turning with a running chain saw in hand must be done with extreme caution When cutting the operator should strive to be positioned to keep the chain out of line with the body The proper positioning of the chain saw and body could prevent injury from a broken chain flying debris or chain saw kickback Chains are capable of dislodging and throwing objects such as nails small rocks and splinters for a considerable distance Eye protection shall be worn by all members involved in chain saw operations Cutting is an operation involving a minimum of two members the operator and safety person The primary responsibility of the safety person is to 1 Alert the operator of changing or unsafe conditions 2 Prevent injury 3 Assist the operator who is backing up while involved in cutting operations Since a running chain saw creates a serious communication problem the safety member will have to use gestures or body language to communicate effectively The safety member must maintain contact with the operator at all times An effective way for the sa
15. situations Different hose rolls will permit more effective fire ground operations and efficient cleanup There are several methods for rolling hose e In Service Roll Donut e Out of Service Roll e Double Donut Roll e Large Diameter Hose Roll e Drain amp Carry When rolling hose for use In Service Roll it shall be rolled with the MALE coupling forming the core When rolling hose for storage In Service Roll it shall be rolled with the MALE coupling forming the core When rolling hose for repair Out of Service Roll it shall be rolled with the FEMALE coupling forming the core Task Benchmarks In Service Roll 1 Lay the hose out flat and straight on a clean surface 2 Begin rolling the hose at the male coupling and tightly fold coupling onto top of the hose Continue to roll the hose towards the female coupling Keep the edges of the hose aligned 3 When reaching completion of the roll do not roll the hose over the female coupling Lay the hose roll on its side and wrap female coupling into the roll 4 Protruding hose roll edges can be made orderly by stepping on the roll while still flat on the ground 5 Prepare hose for deployment Stand hose roll on end with female coupling on the ground Secure the roll with both hands along edges of roll Hose 2 6 Ensure a safe work area before deployment 7 Unroll hose using a bowling movement Keep the roll aligned and hose straight Protect male coupling as it is un
16. Kit Gas Tracer Radiation Monitor pH F paper Temp Gun Firefighter Equipment Guideline 01 Motorola XTS 5000R Portable Radio Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the Motorola XTS 5000R portable radio as well as assure continued monitoring and operation of portable radios Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions PTT Push To Talk button is the large black button on the left side of the radio Soft Keys The three dot soft keys also known as the menu select buttons select the function shown over them on the display Emergency Button The emergency button is the orange button located at the base of the radio antenna Depressing the emergency button will alert Control and give you priority sending your radio traffic Operations Effective communication is critical for the safety and success of our personnel while delivering emergency services to our community Effective on scene communication provides the connection between the Strategic level IC the Tactical level Division Groups and the Task level of the workers In order to standardize and clarify the communications process the following procedures will be followed per HFD SOP EM 38 Communications Personnel shall carry and monitor their radio at all times when out of the station Fire Administration shall monitor as needed All portable radios are to remain as issued Altera
17. Up Determine the most appropriate point to attempt access e Locate automatic locking buttons auto window buttons and manual locks on doors Try Before You Pry Attempt to open all vehicle doors windows hatches and lift gates before attempting access with the Vehicle Access Kit Select the appropriate tool to create a purchase point Pivot Master Hand Jack EG 14 1 Place the plastic shield between the door and vehicle body e Make sure the plastic lays flat by inserting it behind the weather stripping If it does not lay flat the shield should not be used e The Pivot Master Pivot Plate can be used in conjunction with the Pivot Master to further protect the vehicle paint Place tool between door and vehicle body to create a purchase Once a purchase point is made and the gap is widened insert wedge or utilize Air Jack to further separate the door from the frame After creating a sufficient gap between the door and vehicle body utilize a Long Reach tool or Unlock Button Puller to unlock door Troubleshooting Many newer vehicles have enhanced safety and anti theft systems Some of these vehicles disengage power to power locks when the vehicle detects signs of forced entry o In these circumstances best access will be to break out a window Utilizing the One Hand Jack tool between doors at the top edge of the door frame to create a purchase point should work well on the majority of vehicles Utilizing the Jack tool against the roo
18. any high spots Make final tension adjustment to tightest place on chain Tension is correct when the chain travels freely around the bar as it is pulled by hand and the bottoms of all tie straps and cutters touch the underside of the bar rails Tighten drive sprocket cover nuts e Since heat is the primary factor causing the chain to loosen the chain will contract when allowed to cool Hot chains that have been adjusted during extended operations must be loosened to allow contraction as the chain saw cools Failure to do this could cause excessive tension on the chain and drive sprocket resulting in serious damage to the chain saw and or chain Daily Checks e Check fuel level Add mixed fuel if necessary e Check lubricating oil level Add if necessary e Check chain condition tension and proper direction of travel e Check controls for proper starting position e Make a visual check of the entire chain saw for loose fasteners and or covers Weekly Checks e Perform Daily Checks e Start chain saw EG 08 5 Run up RPM by alternately depressing and releasing throttle trigger Run until warm CAUTION Do not run chain saw at full RPM without load for more than a few seconds or engine damage may result Check to see if chain is oiling properly Place chain saw on firm surface At idle soeed engage chain brake Improper chain brake operation shall be reported to the HFD Equipment Technician Shut off chain saw and allow it to
19. are but a few of the factors which will determine the size and number of lines to be used This information is taken into account by the first arriving officer The method of choice must be put into operation quickly safely and effectively Hose 1 Hose General Hose used by the HFD is of the following sizes 5 3 24 1 and 1 Hand line hose lengths come in 50 and 100 sections but may be shortened during repairs Hose Construction The fire service uses the following national standards for fire hose and couplings NFPA 1961 Standard on Fire Hose NFPA 1962 Standard for the Care Use and Service Testing of Fire Hose Including Couplings and Nozzles NFPA 1963 Standard for Fire Hose Connections Currently the HFD uses two types of fire hose 1 Synthetic double jacket rubber lined N Dura hose hand lines 3 2 Nitrile rubber lined 5 Hose Maintenance The typical warm climate in Southern Nevada allows wet hose to dry quickly however it is important that dirty wet hose be properly cleaned Hose shall we washed with clear cold water and mild soap when heavily soiled Soap must be thoroughly rinsed from hose prior to reloading on the apparatus Repairs Hose shall be repaired by the HFD Logistics Division Damaged hose forwarded to Logistics shall be clean dry rolled and Red Tagged Rolling Hose Hose is rolled to simplify storing carrying and deployment during emergency and nonemergency
20. are not worn excessively A FRAME COMBINATION LADDERS LITTLE GIANT LADDER Be sure to inspect the hinge hardware and fasteners A few drops of any type of oil works well on the hinges and of course soap and water works well on all the other parts Be sure to check the spreader arms bars and parts to be sure everything still works and fits together properly These parts are vital in the A frame position and must be able to properly engage before the ladder would be safe to use in the A frame position Ladders 40 Chapter 6 Equipment Guidelines The purpose of the Henderson Fire Department Equipment Guidelines is to provide a standardized series of documents to guide department members in the safe consistent use and maintenance of fire ground equipment and tools The guidelines define the standardized use that shall be adopted by all Fire Rescue Operations Personnel The safe use of all equipment contained in the Equipment Guidelines Shall be in conjunction with already established department Standard Operating Procedures Task Standards and Administrative Directives Chapter EG 01 EG 02 EG 03 EG 04 EG 05 EG 06 EG 07 EG 08 EG 09 EG 10 EG 11 EG 12 EG 13 EG 14 EG 15 EG 16 EG 17 EG 18 Equipment Guidelines Table of Contents Motorola Radio SCBA TIC Ground Ladders Hand Tools maintenance Portable Gas Blower Extinguishers Chain Saw K12 Reciprocating Saw Amkus PRO pak In Line Eductor Vehicle Access
21. be taken any time hose streams are used from ladders as to not put undo forces on the ladder Backing Up the Nozzle The purpose of backing up the nozzle is to relieve the strain caused by the reactionary force of the stream Positions of members holding the hose line should be staggered Do not crowd the member at the nozzle Keep the hose line free of sharp bends and maintain the hose in line with the nozzle to absorb back pressure The method of Backing up the nozzle hose depends largely on the number of members available size of the hose pressure location and the length of time the hose is to be used Hose Combinations To effectively carry out firefighting operations it may be necessary to extend reduce increase or wye off hose lines Various combinations of hose nozzles and fittings are used for this purpose It is recommended whenever possible that all hose nozzles and fittings are assembled before connecting to the original working line A detailed list of HFD nozzles appliances and fittings can be found in Ch 2 Tools amp Equipment sections 03 through 05 Hose 3 Hose Compliment All Engines carry the following hose 200 ft 1 pre connect cross lays 2 300 ft 1 pre connect 1 100 ft 1 pre connect 1 300 ft 2 pre connect 1 800 ft 5 dead load 300 400 ft 2 dead load 100 ft 1 Feed Bags 2 50 ft 2 High Rise Bundles 3 100 ft 1 rolled PRO pak hose 1 10 3
22. be used for a variety of roles including mobile command posts 02 EMS 8 The department Medical Services Officers utilize a Chevy Suburban EMS 8 2053 designed for emergency response to incidents and can also serve as a mobile command post Equipment includes a cache of medical supplies and equipment that can be utilized on large scale emergency medical incidents 03 Light Air Rehab The AR AR86 2071 is built on an International 4400 4x2 cab chassis It is available for emergency response to provide or refill SCBA bottles additional scene lighting and rehabilitation supplies at the scene of an extended emergency event AR86 is equipped with a high pressure Bauer K 22 42 compressor generator spare SCBA bottles portable lights a bathroom and cache of rehab supplies including chairs EZ UPs portable fans heaters and a 120 gallon fresh water tank for sink and rehab use A supply of 24 spare SCBA bottles is maintained on this apparatus for immediate exchange at the scene of an emergency 04 TRT Trailer This apparatus is equipped with tools and materials used during trench rescue operations The equipment on the trailer includes circular Saws a Cache of wood including various precut 2x4s and OSB for trench shoring Apparatus 5 05 Equipment Technician Vehicle The HFD Equipment Technician operates a modified Chevy pickup This vehicle is designed for non emergency response Equipment included on
23. current dose user can remain in place before a High Dose Alarm is activated If the Dose Rate goes up remaining Stay Time will go down Safety Operations e The safe use of the Radiation monitor shall be in line with HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response EG 16 1 The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with the Radiation monitor operations at all times 1 Full Structure PPE 2 SCBA The potential threat of a radiological terrorism incident requires that first responders be equipped with a radiation monitor designed to address the radiation hazards they may face CANBERRA s UltraRadiac Personal Radiation Detector PRD is a small rugged simple to operate radiation monitor that measures and displays both the instantaneous radiation dose rate and the total dose that is received Alarms are annunciated by a flashing display and loud audible signal when set dose rate or total dose alarm levels are exceeded These thresholds have been set prior to distribution and are determined by the HFD SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response They are not programmable by Operations level users There are two separate alarm levels for both dose rate and total absorbed dose The first alarm Low Level Alarm is set at a level somewhat above natural background to alert personnel that abnormal radiation is present The second alarm High Level Alarm is set at a higher leve
24. deck gun Air hose Tools amp Equipment 5 26 27 28 Hose straps Akron Brass Hose and Ladder Strap can be used to secure up to 3 hose on ladders fire escapes etc and aids in the handling of hose It is made of anodized aluminum with a 1 wide flat water resistant nylon webbing Lockout Tag out Kit The Brady 65289 Lockout Safety Kit is a 12 piece lock out tag out kit containing gate and ball valve lockouts lockout hasps breaker lockouts lockout tags and padlocks to ensure lockout tag out safety TRES wy Sse vf Vehicle Access kit HFD uses the High Tech Tools Vehicle Access Tools Lockout Kit This kit is designed to include the basic tools that are critical to gaining access in any vehicle lockout with little vehicle damage to the to no 29 31 32 33 Tool Box Tools amp Equipment 6 34 35 36 37 38 39 Battery puller Long nose pliers e D Diagonal pliers side cutters Slip joint pliers Arc joint pliers 40 Al 42 43 A4 A5 Pipe wrench Hacksaw Ballpeen hammer Framing hammer Tape measure Circuit tester Tools amp Equipment 7 A6 A7 48 AQ 50 Kline cable cutter 51 Air chuck with gauge me 53 Air nozzle 54 T handle PRV adjustment tool Plug N Seal patching paste 55 gt os 4 La Spring loaded wind
25. for the determination of fluoride present in a gas or liquid e The pinkish red paper turns yellowish white in the presence of fluorides e The pH paper is utilized to detect the presence of corrosive gases Task Benchmarks 1 Utilize the pH and F papers per HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response Moisten both the pH and F papers prior to use Affix the pH and F papers to SCBA mask with IV tape prior to exiting the apparatus Adhere to Rescue Recon Red Lights Color change on the pH paper indicates id a gas liquid or solid is an Acid RED or Base BLUE No color change or GREEN indicates Neutral a If the product is a weak acid or base the color change may not be as pronounced Color change on the F paper indicated presence of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in the atmosphere F paper will react at concentrations of 4 ppm If color change from pink to yellow is indicated STOP and turn around PINK TO YELLOW WILL KILL A FELLOW The F paper will only react in the air if a corrosive gas is present that contains fluorine Maintenance Weekly Checks e Visualize the pH and F paper in Pelican case e Check the expiration date of both pH and F papers Equipment Specs CTL Scientific Supply Universal pH 1 14 Paper UNIV 114LD Roll of 26ft x 5 8in Fluoride test paper F 100 box of 200 strips EG 17 2 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 18 Infrared Thermomete
26. lengthy operations it may become necessary to refuel the fan DANGER Fuel hot fans with extreme caution Fuel spilled onto a hot engine will cause the fuel to vaporize quickly creating an extreme hazard Cleaning The fan shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use If the engine has been running allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning Clean all exterior surfaces CAUTION Using a hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air cleaner or muffler opening Water in the air cleaner will soak the air filter and water that passes through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder causing damage CAUTION Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing EG 06 4 Equipment Specs e Honda Motor Model GX120 o 5 5 HP o Fuel Tank Capacity 0 66 gal o TRUFUEL 4 cycle o Engine Oil Capacity 0 63 US at o Use 4 stroke SAE 10W 30 oil e Unifire Gas Blower Models DST 3P4 wheels and DS 3P4 no wheels o Utilizes an 18 4 blade fan o Weight including engine fan framing 81 lbs o Fan angle adjustment from 10 to 20 o 35 extendable handle EG 06 5 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 07 Extinguishers Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the Class A and Dry Chemical extinguishers Level of Training All Fire Rescue Oper
27. on third rung from base with thumb against the top beam and lifts ladder Base person then places inside arm through the second rung bay from the ladder base j EAr a 7 As the base person lifts ladder the tip person rotates 180 and places free arm through second rung bay from the tip Firefighters carry ladder as prescribed Ladders 31 Ladder Evolutions Two Person Low Shoulder Carry amp Beam Raise Task Benchmarks 1 Both firefighters face opposite direction of travel Base person at base Tip person at tip 2 Both firefighters crouch down next to the ladder at second rung bay with outside foot forward back straight and head up a 3 On command from base person both firefighters lift ladder from a flat position onto its beam Preparatory command Prepare to beam ladder Execution command Beam Ladder 4 Both firefighters reposition themselves next to the beamed ladder oeo j e i inh i W J m l uh ih e g E 5 E l l pa 4 a 5 On command from the base person both firefighters lift the ladder from the ground pivot 180 and place outside arm through the second rung bay at both the tip and base Both firefighters should have inside arms through second rung bay with rung pulled tightly against body and arm fully extended grabbing bottom beam Preparatory command Prepare to low shoulder lad
28. pin pines up with the notch b Pull back on the sleeve and insert the male coupling into the female coupling then release the sleeve c Rotate the sleeve end to ensure that it is locked WARNING Disconnecting the hydraulic couplings while the hose is pressurized or engaging the line without properly connecting the hydraulic hoses can cause severe injuries due to thousands of pounds of hydraulic pressure within the system Engage the appropriate hydraulic line Operate the AMKUS tools per HFD TS 14 Hydraulic Extrication Stopping Procedure 1 To stop the engine in an emergency turn the fuel lever to the OFF position Under normal conditions move the throttle lever to the SLOW position and then STOP to the position to stop the engine Maintenance Procedures Daily Checks e Perform a visual inspection on power unit look around and underneath for signs of leaks and or damage e Check the fuel level Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling e Check the hydraulic fluid through sight gauge EG 11 3 e Inspect hoses and tools for damage wear and leaks Weekly Checks e Perform Daily Checks e Check the engine oil level Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage e Check quick couplings for excessive wear and possible leaks e Check hydraulic hoses for abrasions and or bulges e Check operation of the AMKUS power unit o Run to operating temperature
29. the display for gas readings If a reading is observed allow the reading to stabilize to determine the concentrations present 12 NOTE Response time increases with the length of the sample hose Long sample hoses will require more time to show a response at the GX 2012 The maximum sample hose length recommended for the GX 2012 is 50 feet 13 If a gas alarm occurs take appropriate action See Responding to Alarms 14 To turn off the GX 2012 press and hold the POWER ENTER button until TURN OFF has disappeared from the bottom of the screen Measuring Mode Alarms Alarm Indications e NOTE False alarms may be caused by radio frequency RF or electromagnetic EMI interference Keep the GX 2012 away from RF and EMI sources such as radio transmitters or large motors e The GX 2012 will sound an alarm the unit will vibrate and the LED arrays will flash when one of the target gas concentrations rises above the Warning level or in the case of oxygen falls below the Low Alarm setting for that gas e The GX 2012 also sounds an alarm vibrates and flashes the LED arrays when the Alarm level is reached for combustible gas CO and H2S when the concentration of oxygen rises above the High Alarm level and when the STEL and TWA alarm points are reached for CO and H2S e When a failure condition occurs such as a sensor failure low flow or dead battery condition the unit will also sound an alarm flash the LED arrays and vibrate e
30. the truck is that it includes a platform also known as the bucket to transport members of the truck company to the roof safely and quickly The bucket allows for a stable work space for roof ventilation and master stream water operations The ladders consist of 3 sections and are constructed of metal with beams of a truss bridge type construction Additionally the trucks carry a complement of ground ladders including 35 amp 28 extension ladders 16 roof ladders and 10 attic ladders 03 Skyboom The Pierce Skyboom E86 2034 and Reserve Skyboom 2035 is a triple combination aerial ladder elevated waterway with a 61 ladder The Skyboom may operate as either an Engine E86 or used as a Reserve Truck when either T82 or T98 are in for maintenance The Skyboom pump is capable of flowing 2000 gpm It has a 500 gallon water tank and complements of hose including 1 3 2 3 and 5 hose 04 Fire Boat The HFD operates one fire boat FB86 2056 out of Station 86 at Lake Las Vegas FB86 is a Harbor Guard Boats Fire Hawk 26 Overall it is 27 8 long 7 6 wide and has a dry weight of 6400 Ibs The boat can hold 8 to 12 passengers FB86 is a diesel powered jet boat and also has an additional diesel engine powering its fire pump It is equipped with a deck gun as well as up to three 2 discharges for fire suppression operations utilizing a 500 gpm pump Apparatus 3 02 Spec
31. this apparatus includes replacement parts and pieces for the SCBA power tools ladders and a cache of spare SCBA bottles that are available for immediate exchange The HFD Equipment Technician operates out of Station 95 06 Bus This apparatus is utilized to transport personnel during non emergency operations It is a Chevy cab Eldorado national bus 2067 The total capacity is 15 including driver 07 Logistics Vehicles The Logistics division maintains and operates various Chevy pickups 1706 and 2064 as well as an International 14ft Box truck 2055 for station deliveries and special assignments Apparatus 6 Chapter 2 Tools amp Equipment Specialized tools and equipment are essential to successful firefighting and rescue operations This section includes a sample of the common tools and equipment utilized by the Henderson Fire Department This chapter has been written under the premise and intent that will facilitate the addition or deletion of equipment as the need arises The tools and equipment found in this chapter are limited to the typical equipment complement found on Engine Company inventories Specific Engine inventories can be found on CityNet gt Department gt Fire gt Document Center gt Vehicle Inventories Tools amp Equipment 1 02 01 02 03 Tools and Equipment Hand Tools General Equipment Lanterns Streamlight Survivor LED is a light weight right angle f
32. tied off as prescribed Ladders 29 Ladder Evolutions Two Person Lowering Flat Task Benchmarks 1 Prior to pulling the ladder away from the building base person calls All Clear On command from Base person tip person spans beams with both hands and places a foot on the center of bottom rung Base person spans beams and takes a step forward while pushing the ladder away from the objective until ladder reaches vertical Preparatory command Prepare to remove ladder from building Execution command Remove ladder from building X aN a Te 2 Base person grabs the halyard with both hands thumbs down elbows out and lowers the fly section until fully retracted and locks the dogs a i 3 Base person calls All Clear places both feet on the bottom rung grabs convenient rung beams with both hands and begins to lower ladder while pulling back to take as much weight as possible from the tip person Ladders 30 4 Tip person lowers the ladder hand over hand making sure to contact every rung until reaching the second to last rung at the tip e a 5 Tip person brings the ladder to shoulder and holds free arm out horizontally while still facing the base This acts as a signal to the base person 6 Base person steps to side of the ladder as directed by tip person s arm signal grabs the outside beam with inside hand and lifts the ladder onto its beam Base person then places outside hand
33. 12 4 Daily Checks e Check for appropriate PRO pak inventory nozzles hose reducer Weekly Checks e Perform Daily Checks Equipment Specs e Task Force Tips PRO pak UM12 e Tank Capacity 2 5 gal e Nominal flow all nozzles 12 gom at 100 psi e Empty weight 11 5 Ibs e Weight full 30 1 Ibs e Operating pressure max min 500 40 psi e Nozzle Reach o Straight stream 50 ft at 100 psi o Low expansion 37 ft at 100 psi o Medium expansion 9 ft at 100 psi e Use in conjunction with 1 Snap Tite HFX 100 yellow nitrile hose 27 HOSE ata ABS onal i sumo F HOSE 4 8 n En th T7 HOGE 3 6 rri mp i Ey or E F EG 12 5 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 13 In Line Foam Eductor Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the TFT 95 GPM In Line Foam Eductor Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Proportioning Knob The proportioning knob rotates clockwise and counterclockwise Turn the knob to set the proportioning rate Metering Head The metering head contains a red back flush button that can be depressed to open the check disk The metering head also has a large proportioning knob that can be rotated to align a ball valve to six different detent positions Off Y2 1 3 and 6 The eductor cannot be operated between settings as the metering orifices will not line up properly The setting on t
34. 16 5 e A set of numbers in the following order will appear Check that all of the numbers are exactly as shown in Figure 5 03 0 uR TT 7 uk Dee NR 43 5 Mk TH R 5 55 R 66 5 R TI R gag R J99 R oo a UR 9 blinking Figure 5 Test Sequence e At any time during the CLR TEST sequence of numbers i Press the RATE key the audio alarm should sound and the Rate LED left one below the display should turn on li Press the DOSE key the audio alarm should sound and the Dose LED right one below the display should turn on iii Press the ALARM key the audio alarm should sound and both LEDs should turn on e The blinking 9 indicates that the unit passed all self tests A blinking 0 indicates a failure contact Equipment Tech immediately to arrange replacement e Press the CLR TEST key to return to Rate Mode or wait about 10 seconds Press the LIGHT key the display s backlight will turn on for about 5 seconds IMPORTANT Clear the accumulated dose each day at change of shift Press and hold DOSE CLEAR TEST The display will flash for a few seconds then clear any accumulated dose Return to the Rate Mode by pressing the RATE key Press and hold the ON OFF key e OFF will be displayed e will then be displayed Release the ON OFF key the unit will power off EG 16 6 Equipment Specs e CANBERRA UltraRadiac Personal Radiation Detector PRD e Gamma detector only will not detect
35. 2012 to a fresh air area where the air is free of toxic or combustible gas and has normal oxygen 20 9 e Press and hold the AIR button The display will prompt you to continue holding the AIR button e The display will prompt you to release the AIR button The GX 2012 will automatically set the fresh air readings for all channels e The GX 2012 is now ready for use Equipment Specs Operating Temperature Coontnuows Operating Hours m 25 7 TRA classed OAs 36L EL Com beth Sas Pie thane Calibration o0 06 wal G 100 ppr S00 perm OT wo 10 5 ppm Ct ppm Sample Drar Tee Wtthin 30 Seconds or 2 LEL behichewer bs greater i Decreasing ALLA 23 5 wol D Temperature Code TI Three AA size alkaline batberies standard Lithrurm lon Battery Pack 3 7 YD Aominal optional Direct Charging Alkaline Battenes 15 Hours Non Alarm Operation Fully Charged Lithium lon Battery Pack 10 Hours Non alarm Operation Fully Changed High impact Plastic with protectve rubber layer RF Shielded Dust and Weather Proof 10 foot hose 10 inch probe Flexible 4 inch tapered bber nozzle Rechargeable Lithium ton Battery Pack 115 VAC Charging Station 12 VDC Charging Station Data Logger Management Program IDAWSE Cable for Downloading Data to a Computer With Data Logger Management Program Software not needed if computer has an infrared port SDM 2012 Automatic Calibration Stat
36. 3 Person on the front side of the ladder grabs the bite and feeds it back to person on rear of ladder through bay 2 The bite is fed through the loop that the rear person has formed and the halyard is cinched down forming the Bangor Knot The excess halyard is secured by tying hitches around itself Remember bays 3 to 1 and 3 to 2 will form the Bangor Knot 31 32 Follow Through Ladders 11 Climbing Ladders General Technique Introduction Firefighters ascending or descending a ladder should make sure they do so as smooth as possible This is accomplished when the climber keeps the knees bent and eases weight onto each rung Attention should be focused on causing the least amount of bounce or sway when climbing the ladder Climbing may start after the climbing angle has been checked and the ladder is properly footed The firefighter climbing notifies the person footing the ladder that they are about to begin climbing by saying On Ladder Climbing Technique As the firefighter ascends the ladder eyes should be focused straight forward with an occasional glance toward the destination The firefighter s arms should be kept straight during the climb which will help keep the body away from the ladder The hands should grasp the rungs with palms down and thumbs beneath the rung The climb should be done smoothly and rhythmically with all upward progress being accomplished by the leg muscles not the arm muscles The ar
37. A couple of packs and one RIT pneumatic have been taken out of service because of this Leaving a full bottle exposed to direct sunlight on a hot day will easily increase pressure in the bottle to over 5000 PSI As the season continues to warm up some bottles may need to be purged a couple of times if they are kept near 4500 PSI This may seem insignificant but it is not A bottle with extra air over 4500 PSI and the valve open on your SCBA may cause the pressure release valve on the SCBA first stage regulator to open and slowly bleed off the air dropping the pressure down to about 3400 PSI before resetting You will not hear it unless you put your ear close to the first stage regulator That s how it works The air cylinder is being Safe because it has too much pressure in it A bottle is full at 90 to 100 capacity This equals 4050 to 4500 PSI 4501 PSI is over pressurized and shall not be used THIS IS SERIOUS Please do not use a bottle with over 4500 PSI on your SCBA THERE IS NO ADVANTAGE You may end up with less air than usual and an Out Of Service SCBA Please purge excess pressure from your SCBA bottle while separated from the pack before use Every time an SCBA pressure release valve vents pressure its threshold for release becomes slightly lower the next time Eventually this can take the SCBA out of service SCBA 7 Chapter 4 HFD Hose Manual The purpose intent of the HFD Hose Manual is to standardize the me
38. BA use shall be in accordance with HFD Equipment Guideline EG 02 SCBA and IPS 02 Donning SCBA Task Standard The SCBA allows you to carry your own air supply that is entirely independent of the outside atmosphere Compressed air is contained in the SCBA cylinder High pressure air up to 4500 PSI is reduced by the first and second stage regulator to a breathable pressure Exhaled air is exhausted to the outside via the mask The air cylinder is attached to the back pack harness which contains both regulators The HFD uses the Drager PSS 7000 SCBA The Drager SCBA is designed to provide the wearer with respiratory protection while working in hazardous atmospheres This unit may be used for entry into and escape from hazardous or oxygen deficient atmospheres The SCBA Consists of 7 Major Component Groups 1 Back pack and harness assembly Air Cylinder First stage regulator whistle alarm system Second stage regulator LDV Sentinel 7000 PASS device and PASS alarm enunciators Buddy breathing connection Face mask with heads up display and voice amplification systems oT ae ee Back Pack and Harness A key feature of the Drager PSS 7000 is a newly designed harness suspension system that provides the ultimate in comfort and wear The system features advanced compression molded comfort padding The high grip anti slide outer surface of the harness is made from a vulcanized chloroprene rubber for the necessary stability to keep the harness securely in p
39. CBA 3 alarm is activated by a yellow press button on the user interface When activated the following self check sequence will commence First stage The Sentinel 7000 will emit a single tone from the user interface and the additional alarm sounders and the display backlight will illuminate Second stage The display will show a tick symbol Fig 9 the blue red and green LEDs Fig 10 will illuminate Third stage The display will show the cylinder type Fig 11 2216 PSI or 4500 PSI Fourth stage The display will show the normal operating screen Fig 12 the blue red and green LEDs Fig 10 will illuminate the blue and red LEDs 1 Fig 13 will illuminate End of sequence Two trill alarms will sound the display will show the normal operating screen Fig 12 the green LED Fig 10 will flash at approximately one second intervals to confirm that the Sentinel 7000 has passed the self check and is in the active mode Up to approximately 45 seconds after the start of the self check all six HUD LEDs Fig 14 will flash twice to indicate that the Sentinel is communicating with the HUD The HUD LEDs red amber green green will flash on for 15 seconds off for 45 seconds Check that the blue LEDs on the backplate are functioning React to the following alarm and warning signals as necessary PASS Pre Alarm Alarm starts after 20 seconds with no PASS movement A repeating audible alarm tone 3 medium tones then 1 lo
40. ER The Gas Tracer will begin its warm up sequence The following screens may appear during the warm up sequence a CAL TIME REMAINING factory set to appear i If the instrument is overdue for calibration the GX 2012 displays CAL Press the RESET SILENCE button to continue ii Calibration should be performed as soon as possible b BUMP TIME REMAINING does not appear with factory setting i If the instrument is overdue for bump testing the Gas Tracer displays tESt B Limit Press the RESET SILENCE button to continue ii A bump test should be performed as soon as possible c SENSOR FAILURE i If the GX 2012 experiences a sensor failure during start up the LCD will display FAIL and indicate which sensor s failed To continue operation press and release RESET SILENCE to acknowledge the failure Gas readings for that sensor will be replaced by ii It is necessary to replace the sensor and recalibrate before the Gas Tracer is used In the Measuring Mode Screen after warm up the GX 2012 will display the following a CH O LEL OXY 20 9 CO Oppm EG 15 3 9 If the readings are not displaying fresh air values as above you must perform a Fresh Air Adjustment 10 To Monitor an Area take the GX 2012 to the monitoring area f the tapered rubber nozzle is used put the nozzle tip in the area to be monitored If the hose and probe is used put the probe tip in the area to be monitored 11 Wait 10 15 seconds and observe
41. Equipment Guideline 08 STIHL MS 460 Chain Saw Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the chain saw Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain Chain Brake A device to stop the rotation of the chain if activated in a kickback situation by the operator s hand or by inertia Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting debris and helps prevent hand from touching the chain if it slips off the handlebar The front hand guard manually activates the chain brake Decompression Valve Automatically resetting makes starting easier by allowing a portion of the built up piston compression to escape this in turn allows for the saw to start easier Master Control Lever Lever for choke control starting throttle run and stop switch positions Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine Kickback May occur when the moving saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is pinched resulting in a rotational force on the chainsaw in the direction opposite to the chain movement Fuel Mix The engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline min octane rating 89 and the STIHL two stroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 50 1 The current
42. Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response Squeeze the Trigger to activate the Laser and temperature reading Push the F C button to toggle between Fahrenheit to Celsius and to recover the last reading when in OFF mode Squeeze the Trigger and move the laser to see a constant temperature reading and max reading Release the Trigger to display the most recent temperature reading or to allow 15 seconds for auto shut off Non reflective surfaces will yield a more accurate reading than reflective surfaces The object being tested should be larger than the size calculated by the Field of View diagram below Distance 0 Spot Genter P diameter at _ _ T 16 distance 3 diameter ait 24 distance Distance to Spot Size 8 1 Field of View When finished release the Trigger The last temperature will display for 15 seconds and then the unit will shut off Maintenance Procedures Weekly Checks e Visualize the Infrared Thermometer in Pelican case e Turn on unit and check battery life e Clean the lens with dry compressed air and wipe the rest of the unit down with a soft damp cloth as needed EG 18 2 Equipment Specs e CEN TECH Infrared Thermometer with Laser Targeting e Model 69465 e Weight 0 335 Ibs e Utilizes automatic shut off e Temperature range 4 F to 968 F e Accuracy 3 F or 2 of reading e Response Time 1 sec e Uses to AAA batteries EG 18 3
43. The table below summarizes the types of alarms produced by the GX 2012 Wisual Indications Other Indications Low Alarmi WARN IAS appears Buzzer sounds below the gas list ahenmatng between a Cencentaton of gas kow and thigh pitch rises abowe the Warming Reading for the gas in level or falls below the alarm flashes VWibrator pubes Low Adee hewa for O Alarm LED arrays Aah Backlight turns on EG 15 4 lewel or mses above the High Alarm hewel for Ch Concentration of CO or Dead Battery Alarm High Alar Concentataon of gas rises abowe the Alar TWA or STEL Has meses abome the TWA or STEL alam point settir Low Flow Sensor Fathure Chock Failure System Faibure Microproce sor Failure oT E Thee wot well moi operate if this ALARMI appears Reading for the gas m alarm flashes TWA of STEL appears AJarem LEDs Aash Back fight turns om Seas reading replaced by brackets Aaching at same rate a alam mca thor Carian Alarm LEDs Aash at same rate a al n imat Back fight turns om MER appears below the gas list The display indicates FAIL Low Poo The Alann LED s Aash Bater boon Blinks Sas readings replaced by FAIL Fan sym ba BATTERY displayed along botbhom f Scr Sen Alarm LED arrays Aash FAIL appesrs at the Boho of the display and the failed sensos are Jem LED arrays fash FAJL GLOC appears AJarm LED arrays Aash PAIL SYSTEM appears on the display
44. These instructions do not preclude any additional maintenance checks as required by the owner s Manual or by the member performing maintenance EG 10 4 Equipment Specs e DeWalt DW 309 Reciprocating Saw e 11 8 Amp 120 V e 2700 strokes per minute with a 1 s stroke length e Approx 18 long and 9 Ibs e Milwaukee TORCH Bi Metal cutting blade e The TORCH blade is designed for the toughest Fire and Rescue work demolition plumbing remodeling or general metal cutting applications e The TORCH blades will cut pipe conduit angle iron steel and other hard materials TORCH blades are 1 inch tall for straight fast cutting and 0 042 inch thick for longer life with the ability to flex in tight cutting situations e Milwaukee Sawzall blades have a unique heat treating process that extends the life of the blades e TORCH blades are designed to resist breaking further extending blade life e The 18 teeth per inch blade should be used on material 3 inch through 16 inch thick EG 10 5 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 11 AMKUS Hydraulic Rescue Tools Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the AMKUS hydraulic rescue tools The AMKUS rescue tools are hydraulically powered devices used primarily for vehicle extrications and heavy rescue applications They are capable of developing thousands of pounds of pressure to spread cut pull or lift to effect a rescue o
45. Video capture plus Yellow button functioning is disabled on HFD ELITE XR thermal imagers To switch the unit Off press and hold the POWER button until RELEASE TO TURN OFF appears on the screen Immediately release the POWER button EG 03 4 Limitations Use retractable lanyard to prevent drops Do not use for crawling assist tool Protect the camera from falling debris as much as possible Protect lens area at all times Maintenance Procedures Daily Checks Switch the ELITE XR on and ensure temperature display is operational Check battery charge state Check to ensure sense mode indicator matches the color reference bar Turn the ELITE XR off and return to truck charger Check ELITE XR for overall cleanliness and any signs of damage Weekly Checks Perform Daily Checks and follow After Use Maintenance procedure After Use the ELITE XR should ALWAYS be cleaned and inspected for damage Inspect all lenses for soot dirt buildup Clean if necessary Normal intended use scratches on the high efficiency aspheric lens do not degrade picture quality however chips may affect lens transmission Inspect IR lenses for chips Inspect the unit for structural heat and or chemical damage Inspect all battery contacts for damage Inspect battery charger Inspect all batteries and battery adapters for damage or leakage Check all switches including the battery charger for proper indication that systems are running correctly
46. acks defective buckle Ensure proper backplate height adjustment Ensure shoulder and waist straps are in a position of readiness Ensure central battery pack is connected Sentinel 7000 Check for Sentinel activation when system is pressurized Check battery life Visual check of battery life on bar graph during initial start up Change battery pack in back plate if below 50 baitery life Check digital pressure readout for accuracy Check for PASS alarm and full alarm activation is functioning properly with both visual and audible alarms Ensure 50 and 25 alarms sound as system pressure is relieved Regulator Hoses and Buddy Breathing Connection Check hoses for holes cuts tears rust or corrosion Check quick connect couplings for proper function Check second stage regulator LDV for damage or cracks to housing Check knobs and buttons for proper operation Test connection and release from face mask Check buddy breathing fittings for leaks while pressurized caps in place and hose stored correctly EG 02 3 Drager SCBA Daily Check e SCBA should be in front of you out of apparatus mounting bracket e Check air cylinder pressure Pressure should not be lower than 4000 PSI e Check for proper connection of the cylinder to the first stage regulator quick connect e Open air cylinder valve slowly and listen for audible whistle as system is pressurized The Sentinel will also flash audiblize e Check battery li
47. adders shall be in accordance with the HFD Ground Ladder Manual Equipment Specifications Little Giant 300lb Duty Rated O Size Open Closed Length Length weight Model 19 15 15 35 Ibs Model 22 19 11 42 Ibs 10 Folding ladder Attic ladder 300Ib Duty Rated Open Closed Open 1 SIZ8 Length Length Width weight 10 10 1 87 11 25 12 12 16 lbs 16 Roof ladder Truck Companies 750ib Duty Rated Closed Size Length 16 16 5 22 5 48 lbs Width Weight 14 Roof ladder Engine Companies 750Ib Duty Rated Cc Size on Width Weight 14 14 5 22 5 44 Ibs EG 04 2 24 Extension ladder 2 section Engine Companies 750lb Duty Rated Closed _ Size Length Width Weight 24 14 2 75 21 75 72 Ibs 28 Extension ladder 2 section Truck Companies 750Ib Duty Rated O Size peers Width Weight 28 16 3 25 24 87 Ibs 35 Extension ladder 2 section Truck Companies 750lb Duty Rated O Size a Width Weight 35 20 3 25 24 122 Ibs Maintenance Procedures Cleaning Ladders Aluminum Soap and water works well Be sure to flush inside the rails and rungs to clear dirt and road salt etc We suggest any liquid car wax and Scotch brand green scrub pad to buff the surface to a smooth finish Be sure to clean and rewax the slide areas at the same time Be sure to check any heat sensor labels as you clean and wash and try not to wash away the labels These labels are heat sensit
48. ainst inside knee a 10 Base person continues to foot the bottom beam with foot at right angle to beam Base person s left hand continues to remain in contact with the beam while applying downward pressure to help keep the ladder stabilized Base person s right hand also remains in contact with underside of top beam while pulling up on the beam to assist in raising ladder a a 11 Tip person raises the tip over head with both hands shifts hand on top beam to a position beneath bottom beam and continues raising ladder hand over hand on the bottom beam Ladders 34 12 When the ladder is vertical base person removes foot from beam moves into base position creating a big X Tip person moves into tip position and also moves into big X 13 Base person grabs the halyard with both hands thumbs down and elbows out raises the fly to the desired height and locks dogs a 14 On command from base person tip person spans beams with both hands and places a foot on the center of the bottom rung Base person spans beams with both hands and takes a step back towards objective Tip person guides the ladder into the objective Base person states Preparatory command Prepare to lower ladder into building Execution command Lower ladder into building a 15 Ladder is tied off as prescribed Ladders 35 Ladder Evolutions Two Person Low Shoulder Lowering on a Beam Task Benchmarks 1 Prior to pul
49. alinity of a solution usually measured on a scale of 0 to 14 Neutral solutions Such as pure water have a pH of 7 acidic solutions have a pH lower than 7 and alkaline solutions have a pH higher than 7 The letters pH stand for potential of hydrogen since pH is effectively a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions that is protons in a substance Safety Operations e The safe use of the pH and F Papers shall be in line with HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response e The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with the pH and F Papers operations at all times 1 Full Structure PPE 2 SCBA e Read and understand this guideline before using o Improper use of pH and F Papers could result in bodily harm or death e Hydrogen fluoride is rapidly absorbed through the skin and into the tissues in the body There it damages the cells and causes them to not work properly by binding with calcium e The severity of poisoning caused by hydrogen fluoride depends on the amount route and length of time of exposure as well as the age and preexisting medical condition of the person exposed EG 17 1 e Breathing hydrogen fluoride can damage lung tissue and cause swelling and fluid accumulation in the lungs pulmonary edema e Skin contact with hydrogen fluoride may cause severe burns that develop after several hours and form skin ulcers e The F paper is used
50. alpha or beta radiation e Detection range of 1 uR hr 500 R hr dose rate and 0 1 uR to 999 R total dose e Low Rate Alarm set at 100 uR hr e High Rate Alarm set at 1 R hr e Low Dose Alarm set at 1R e High Dose Alarm set at5 R e Unit has an initialization time of less than 5 seconds e Four AAA 1 5V alkaline batteries will provide 150 hours of continuous monitoring e Low battery indication is triggered when remaining battery life is approximately 10 hours e Unit is submersible to 3 ft and can be technically decontaminated e Unit is NOT intrinsically safe e Weighs 9 5 oz e OPERATING TEMPERATURE from 22 F to 141 F 30 C to 61 C Vibrating and audible alarms functional to 50 C EG 16 7 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 17 ph F Paper Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the ph and F Papers Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Hydrogen Fluoride Hydrogen fluoride is inorganic acid that contains fluorine It can exist as a colorless gas a fuming liquid or it can be dissolved in water When hydrogen fluoride is dissolved in water it is called hydrofluoric acid pom Parts Per Million is commonly used as a measure of small levels of pollutants PPM is the mass ratio between the pollutant component and the solution and ppm is defined 1 10 000 ppm pH A numerical measure of the acidity or alk
51. ation decal Unit decal shall be changed when damaged After Use Hand tools shall be cleaned and inspected after each use EG 05 1 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 06 Portable Gas Blower Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the gas blower Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Portable Gas Blower Also known as the fan provides positive pressure ventilation PPV The terms fan blower and PPV can be used interchangeably Fuel Valve Lever The fuel valve opens and closes the connection between the fuel tank and the carburetor Engine Switch The engine switch enables and disables the ignition system Choke Lever The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor Throttle Lever The throttle lever controls engine speed Recoil Starter Grip Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the engine Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with portable gas blower operations at all times 1 Gloves 2 Full Structure PPE if operating at the scene of a structure fire The emergency use of the Unifire fan will be consistent with operations outlined in the HFD TS 01 Offensive Fire Attack with Positive Pressure Ventilation Honda engines are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions Know how to stop the eng
52. ations Personnel Definitions Class A Fires involving ordinary combustibles wood paper cloth plastics and rubber Class B Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids gases and greases Class C Fires involving energized electrical equipment PASS Is the pneumonic used to fire extinguisher operations PASS stands for Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep Safety Operations Extinguishers contain contents under pressure Do not puncture or incinerate Do not use if damaged or corroded Follow proper discharge distance to avoid the splashing or scattering of burning material Do not expose to temperatures above 120 F Do not discharge directly into face Use only as a fire extinguisher Do not attempt to use for any other purpose Refer to Ansul MSDS for additional agent information Task Benchmarks a NSS Hold upright pull ring pin Start back 10 feet aim at base of fire Squeeze lever Sweep side to side EG 07 1 Maintenance Procedures After Use Maintenance for Dry Chemical Extinguisher e Partial discharge may cause extinguisher to leak e Invert and press the operating lever to release all remaining pressure e The HFD does not service or recharge Dry Chemical extinguishers Contact HFD Logistics Division for replacement extinguisher e HFD Logistics Division will coordinate recharging by an Ansul authorized distributor e All Dry Chemical extinguishers are to be installed inspected maintained and te
53. be required to execute ground ladder operations as a part of their normal duties and function to remain familiar with and be able to perform the practices outlined in this document This document shall consist of this cover page and all related subsections which deal with one or more specific ground ladder practices and or evolutions adopted by the Henderson Fire Department This document has been written under the premise and intent that will facilitate the addition or deletion of material as the need arises The attempt will be to cover all practices which a firefighter may be called upon to perform during ground ladder evolutions as may be dictated but not limited to emergency incidents and training scenarios Ladders Table of Contents LADDER BASICS Ladder Terms Ladder Commands amp Communication Ladder Types Ladder Placement SECURING THE LADDER Ladder Footing Tying the Halyard CLIMBING LADDERS General Climbing Technique Working on a Ladder Locking In LADDER EVOLUTIONS One Person One Person Low Shoulder Carry amp Raise One Person Low Shoulder Lowering One Person High Shoulder Carry amp Raise One Person High Shoulder Lowering LADDER EVOLUTIONS Two Person Two Person Low Shoulder Carry amp Flat Raise Two Person Low Shoulder Lowering Flat Two Person Low Shoulder Carry amp Beam Raise Two Person Low Shoulder Lowering on a Beam LADDER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Aluminum Ladde
54. ce couplings too close to folds Hydrants Fire hydrants in the City of Henderson are of two types Public and Private Both types are dry barrel hydrants with a 5 and two 2 threaded discharges The standard is that Public COH hydrants are painted yellow and Private hydrants on privately owned land are painted red Although this is usually the case a situation may arise that hydrant color might not match with use Hose 4 Two Phases of a Hose Evolution Supply Phase That phase of a hose evolution which allows the engine apparatus to secure a constant source of supply from a hydrant Fire Fighting Phase The removal of the selected line or lines from the apparatus and the advancement of those lines to the objective Forward and Reverse Evolutions Forward Evolution Hydrant to fire The type of hose evolution which begins with the laying of a line from a hydrant or other source of supply Supply Phase should be completed first Reverse Evolution Fire to hydrant The type of hose evolution which begins at the fire and proceeds to the hydrant or other source of supply Fire Fighting Phase should be completed first Definitions Coupling Couplings are to be hand tight unless conditions warrant the use of a spanner Dressing the hose Make it orderly This enables finding the hose patterns It also removes some of the kinks from the hose Nozzles When a nozzle is connected or grounded it shall be shut off in all cases When gr
55. ch will give you added versatility The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of the saw To turn the saw off release the trigger Speed Range Selector The speed range selector wheel controls the speed of the tool To select a slow speed for operating the saw rotate the wheel to a low number on the dial To select a higher speed rotate the wheel to a higher number Adjustable shoe The shoe will adjust to limit the depth of cut Hold the saw with the underside facing up Push the button on the hand grip and slide the shoe out to one to the three settings and release the button Blade Clamp The blade clamp release lever permits the operator to change the blade quickly without the use of a tool or hex wrench Safety Operations e The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with sawzall operations at all times 1 Gloves 2 Goggles 3 Helmet 4 Turnout Jacket Turnout Pants and Helmet when used in accordance with HFD TS 14 Hydraulic Extrication e Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the saw EG 10 1 e Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the trigger switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents e Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations e Disconnect the plug from t
56. ciated accessories often to ensure that the equipment is functional before entering a hazardous environment Always perform a visual check on the equipment to validate that it has not been damaged or degraded prior to use Never use the ELITE XR as the sole source of navigation If system failure occurs you may become disoriented or lost in a hazardous environment which could result in death or serious injury Failure to exit a hazardous environment immediately on observation of the low battery warning may result in system failure in a hazardous environment which could result in death or serious injury The ELITE XR is a navigational tool which provides a thermal image in conditions where vision is impaired The user should follow safety precautions and protocols and stay within communications range of the incident command structure Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury While every effort has been made to ensure that your ELITE XR is both tough and reliable the camera is a sophisticated electro optical system that will fail if itis abused or exposed to environments beyond its design envelope Failure to observe these warnings could result in death or serious injury EG 03 3 Task Benchmarks Switching the Thermal Imager On and Off To switch the unit On press and hold the POWER button Red until the ISG INFRASYS logo appears on the thermal imager display Immediately release the POWER button Once the camera is on
57. combination including a water tank high capacity water pump and hose The HFD engines have pumps capable of flowing 1250 to 2000 gpm based on the type of apparatus Currently all front line HFD engines have a 500 gallon water tank and complements of hose including 1 2 3 and 5 hose HFD currently uses the following frontline engines Two 2012 Rosenbauer engines E97 2083 and E98 2084 Two Third Generation Pierce Quantum engines E82 2063 and E99 2070 _ eL oon Three Second generation 2005 Pierce Quantum engines E83 2048 E94 2047 and E95 2046 Three First Generation Pierce Quantum engines E81 2024 Reserve E 2022 Reserve E 2025 information on Additional specifications and equipment inventories can apparatus be found on Citynet under Resource Reference and Vehicle Inventories 02 Aerial Ladder Trucks HFD operates two 2005 Pierce Quantum aerial ladder trucks T82 2044 and T98 2045 out of Stations 82 and 98 T82 and T98 provide the department with a quick efficient means of operating above ground by the use of a hydraulically operated aerial ladder A Truck as it is commonly called carries a compliment of ground ladders specialized tools and Apparatus 2 equipment used for rescue ventilation forcible entry salvage and overhaul operations HFD aerial ladders are 100 in length triple axle rear mounted ladder trucks An added feature of
58. cool Check chain tension and readjust if necessary Inspect starter cord for fraying and contamination Inspect integrity of starter cord handle Top off fuel and chain lubricating oil levels if necessary Additional Maintenance Additional Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer requirements Additional Maintenance will be scheduled and completed by HFD Equipment Technician Perform Daily Checks Remove spark plug Check gap and condition Clean regap or replace if necessary NOTE Proper spark plug gap can be determined by reviewing owner s manual specifications or contacting the shops Always have a spare spark plug available for use Inspect engine case for cracks and or leaks Inspect the fuel assembly for leaks cracks or soft fuel lines DO NOT operate chain saw if a fuel leak exists If a tank of fuel has not been used in the previous 30 days drain fuel and refill with fresh fuel mix Remove air cleaner housing Check air cleaner for tears and general condition Inspect security of carburetor and all linkage EG 08 6 Cleaning e The chain saw shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use e NOTE Petroleum based solvents including kerosene used to clean tar from chain saw parts shall not be applied in atomized form e CAUTION Failure to clean all molten tar and debris from cylinder and head fins WILL result in overheating It is extremely important that ALL covers and cowlings be removed t
59. d to grab the top beam Base person lets go of spurs with outside hand and lets inside arm drop to full extension The base person is now in a suitcase position carry Ladders 26 9 When the spotting point is reached base person steps with the inside foot forward and plants the ladder spur into the ground a 10 Base person foots ladder with inside foot by stepping on spur while simultaneously rotating 180 while flipping ladder away from body using left hand fly section on the outside Base person then transitions right foot from the spur onto the bottom rung Then places left foot on bottom rung and begins to stand up and ride rung as the ladder is being raised to vertical Base person can place hands on convenient beams or rungs Cc Ladders 27 11 Tip person simultaneously raises the ladder over head and begins walking the ladder tip up a 13 Base person grabs the halyard with both hands thumbs down and elbows out then raises the fly section to desired height and locks dogs Ladders 28 14 On command from base person the tip person spans beams with both hands and places a foot on center of bottom rung Base person spans beams with both hands and takes a step back towards objective a Pu 15 Tip person guides the ladder into objective Preparatory command Prepare to lower ladder into building Execution command Lower ladder into building d a 16 Ladder is
60. d two connections that have male threads They are used to divide one hose line into two lines It may or may not be gated The male threads may be smaller than or the same size as the female Wyes in use include the 2 gated wye ww 08 2 Line Gauge The Red Head Brass Style 155 Threaded Encased Line Gauge is found in the High Rise Appliance bag and used during standpipe operations to monitor and control the PSI Tools amp Equipment 18 05 Nozzles There are two basic types of nozzles straight stream and spray Their purpose is to create and control the type of fire stream desired 01 Straight Stream Nozzles A complete straight stream nozzle consists of a shut off combined with a removable tip Both ends of the shut off are equipped with hose threads one male and one female Straight stream nozzles increase velocity and give shape and continuity to the fire stream They are particularly preferred for penetration deep seated fires quick knockdown and long distances The HFD uses a 2 playpipe with stacked tips sized 14 1 and 1 02 Fog Nozzles Water has a greater cooling effect when applied in the form of a fog rather than a straight stream A given quantity of water divided into smaller particles presents greater surface area for more rapid heat absorption When properly applied a fog stream uses practically all of the water in quenching and cooling Discharge from a fog no
61. dder they will not make sense for ladder piscine nts Heat Sensor Labels These are visual warning labels furnished on all aluminum and fiberglass ladders since January 1984 These labels are heat sensitive materials that turn black if any heat is ever present that is greater than approximately 300 degrees F The 300 degree F temperature is used because once aluminum fire ladder materials 6061 T6 alloy reach this 300 degree F even if only for a moment the ladder material may have lost at least 25 of its load capacity This heat exposure effect is not reversible in the ladder and can continue to accumulate over its entire life REMOVE LADDER FROM SERVICE AND TEST IF ANY HEAT SENSOR TURNS DARK Ladders 4 Ladder Basics Commands amp Communications Purpose To clearly define the ladder evolution language and communication that takes place while performing ground ladder operations By standardizing the ladder language it is the intent that this will facilitate ladder operations and make for a safer more consistent and more efficient ladder evolution Responsibility It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Henderson Fire Department who may be called upon to execute ground ladder operations to remain familiar with the ladder evolution language communication adopted Procedure The Henderson Fire Department has identified the information contained within this document to be an integral part of the adopted gro
62. dentified the information contained within this document to be an integral part of the adopted ground ladder practices This document contains the following information within its subsection s One Person Low Shoulder Carry amp Raise One Person Low Shoulder Lowering One Person High Shoulder Carry amp Raise One Person High Shoulder Lowering Lifting to Carry When lifting ladders from the ground or off the apparatus proper lifting techniques must be utilized to prevent back injuries Always ensure you are using leg arm and shoulder muscles while keeping your back straight 4 i Oe BB Le PARAMEDIC Ladders 14 Ladder Evolutions One Person Low Shoulder Carry amp Raise Task Benchmarks 1 From the grounded position face opposite the direction of travel at the balance point of the ladder Usually this will mean facing the tip of the ladder 2 Crouch down next to the ladder with the outside foot forward back straight and head up Using the inside see the beam at the balance point of the ladder 3 Lift the fader from a flat position onto its beam A etn FIRE r PA pa gt Bi TAE OOO o o i D 5 With the ladder in a beamed position lift the ladder from the ground and rotate body 180 placing the outside arm through the rungs at the balance point Firefighter will now be facing the base of the ladder Ladders 15 6 Prior to advancing ladder ensure that the
63. der Execution command Shoulder ladder ME ea S wee cars a Ladders 32 6 Carry the ladder toward the objective While advancing look up to identify any potential overhead hazards including wires trees etc Also look down to identify any potential trip hazards including sprinklers curbs uneven terrain etc K ys s r nS gt ae x iY A j Se ae eG i te we J A a gy i if 7 AA f i EA i mm H mp il 8 5 a 7 While approaching objective base person calls out Beam Raise At this point tip person withdraws arm from the second rung bay and lifts ladder to a high shoulder position with inside hand grabbing the bottom of main beam and outside hand supporting ladder by holding the top beam Tip person then acknowledges and calls Beam Raise Ready d Aas 8 Base person supports the ladder with outside hand by reaching across body and grabbing top beam while covering the spurs Base person withdraws inside arm from second rung bay and positions inside hand to grab the top beam Base person lets go of spurs with outside hand and lets inside arm drop to full extension Base person is now in a suitcase position carry Ladders 33 9 When spotting point is reached base person steps with inside foot forward and plants the spur into the ground Base person foots bottom beam with inside foot and raises the ladder keeping the top beam tight ag
64. djustments Change engine oil every six months Remove spreader and cutter arms Clean and lube wear surfaces and reassemble annually o Check socket head cap screws which mount the control valve to the valve manifold and the valve manifold to the cylinder cap annually o Check all hydraulic fittings for tightness every six months o Clean and lube hose couplings every six months O O 0O 0O 0O 0O 0 0 Extended Operation It may be necessary to use the AMKUS for extended periods During lengthy operations it may become necessary to refuel the power unit DANGER Fuel hot power units with extreme caution Gasoline spilled onto a hot engine will cause the fuel to vaporize quickly creating an extreme hazard Cleaning e The AMKUS power unit and tools shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use e If the engine has been running allow it to cool before cleaning e Clean all exterior surfaces e CAUTION Using a hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air cleaner or muffler opening Water in the air cleaner will soak the air filter and water that passes through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder causing damage CAUTION Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool before washing Hoses should be wiped clean with a light cleaning solvent Couplings and dust caps may be most easily cleaned by immersing in or scrubbing with a standard cleaning solvent C
65. e Then depress the black release button on the face mask and twist off the LDV to remove the regulator Sentinel 7000 The Sentinel 7000 electronic monitoring system is a multi function system that provides continuous monitoring of the SCBA status including remaining cylinder pressure movement of the wearer main battery condition end of service time EOST and PASS It provides visual indications of system status and audible and visual alarms in warning conditions User control and monitoring of the system is through a user interface that incorporates switches LEDs a liquid crystal display LCD display screen and an alarm sounder A backlight illuminates the user interface display screen when required Additional alarm sounders are mounted on the back of the backpack to the left and right of the air cylinder with warning LEDs on the top and bottom and operate only during PASS alarms The operating settings are preset and non adjustable by the user The motion sensor in the PASS is an accelerometer The accelerometer is more sensitive swinging left to right than front to back It must be in motion and changing direction to reset the PASS alarm Activation The PASS function of Sentinel 7000 electronic monitoring system is an alarm system that can be activated manually or automatically The automatic alarm uses a motion sensor to detect movement and activate a pre alarm and main alarm at timed intervals when no movement is sensed The manual S
66. e ELITE XR senses heat instead of light The XR will automatically select what it thinks is the most appropriate sense mode High Sense Mode H This mode is automatically activated by the ELITE XR when objects in its field of view are at room temperature or cooler Mid Sense Mode M This mode is automatically activated by the ELITE XR when objects in its field of view are generally greater than 150 F Thousand Plus Mode El This mode is automatically activated by the ELITE XR whenever the crosshair in the center of the viewing screen is directed to objects that are generally greater than 450 475 F While in this mode the ELITE XR is capable of imaging objects that are in excess of 2000 F Intelligent Focus Override ncreases the usefulness of a thermal imager by giving the firefighter control over the camera s default sensitivity sense mode settings EG 03 1 Emissivity An object s emissivity is its ability to either absorb or reflect heat energy The better the characteristic to absorb heat the higher the emissive value and generally the more accurate the temperature reading Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with the ELITE XR fire ground operations at all times 1 Structural Firefighting PPE 2 SCBA All users must be thoroughly trained on the ELITE XR proper operation features and full functionality prior to use This includes general understanding of thermal ima
67. e necessary to operate the PRO pak for extended periods During lengthy operations it may become necessary to refill the foam tank Refilling Foam Refilling foam will require shutting down the line to the PRO pak This should not be done if you will be put in danger Shut Down After Use Flushing The PRO pak should be flushed with water after each use to prevent foam concentrate from drying out inside the Control Block and Percentage Knob 1 Reduce pump pressure to 100 psi or less 2 Remove the nozzle and or hose from the quick connect on the front of the Control Block 3 Remove the Circle Cotters and pull out the two Pull Pins that hold the Control Unit to the tank Pull straight up to remove the Control Unit and Pickup Tube from the tank Make sure the Percentage knob is NOT in the OFF position Install the Cap on the outlet of the Control Block Turn the Flow Control valve until a trickle of clean water is flowing out the end of the Pickup Tube Turn the Percentage Knob back and forth to make sure all foam passages are flushed e Flush all nozzles used e Dump out all remaining concentrate back into foam bucket e Flush PRO pak tank 9 Shut off water and reinstall the Control Unit on the tank and insert the Pull Pins and circle cotters 10 Remove the Cap 11 The exterior of the PRO pak can be washed off with the hose or straight stream nozzle with the percentage knob in the OFF position 12 Store the PRO pak empty oS o EG
68. e slide areas at the same time Be sure to check any heat sensor labels as you clean and wash the ladder Try not to wash away the labels NOTE Use of harsh soaps or chemicals can sometimes turn heat sensor labels dark that is why mild soap is recommended for cleaning Ladders 39 RAILS AND RUNGS Aluminum is a malleable metal and is subject to dents and nicks etc NOTE Small dents and or nicks on the beams and rungs are not uncommon and are not grounds to fail a ladder Be sure to record the location and size for future reference If there is ever any question or concern about any major dent s or other damage the ladder should be removed from service and load tested Be sure the rungs are all tight as the rung to rail joint is the only thing that holds the two beams together If any rung is loose remove the ladder from service have it repaired and service tested before further use Care and Maintenance Special types of Ladders ROOF HOOKS Fire service roof ladders are supplied with spring loaded directionally swiveling and locking hook assemblies capable of 1 000 Ib load per hook 2 000 Ib load per pair The roof hooks normally only require occasional cleaning to maintain proper operation mild soap and water works well FOLDING LADDERS Maintenance is again the same as the general maintenance covered earlier Mild soap and water works well for cleaning purposes Ensure you check the rung assembly rivets regularly to be sure they
69. ebris from a fire can collect on a ladder and make the ladder sections hooks pulleys etc inoperable They should be cleaned and inspected after each use and pulled off of the apparatus every Monday to be inspected and or cleaned Tested cleaned and maintained ladders last longer Properly lubricated ladder sections slide easier and simply work better No ladder should require more than a 75 lb pull to raise any section If you have any ladder in service that seems to require more than a 75 Ib pull to raise immediate cleaning and waxing of all contact surfaces and lock parts should take place All stops dogs halyards rivets pulleys and all moveable parts should be examined The moveable parts should be lubricated every six months The old lubricant should be removed with a solvent prior to applying the new one DUO SAFETY LADDER suggests plain old candle wax or paraffin wax as your best lubrication This wax coats and works into the pores of the ladder material and does not easily wash away with frequent water baths This candle wax is also not costly and is readily available anywhere It is suggested that you extend the ladder and simply rub the candle wax over and onto all of the contacting parts CLEANING Mild soap ex Ivory dish soap and water works well be sure to flush inside the rails and rungs to clear them of road salts etc We suggest a plastic scrub pad to buff the surface to a smooth finish Be sure to clean and rewax th
70. er Monitor Model 3431 with direct mount attachment and ground base with single 5 storz inlet The Apollo monitor utilizes an Akron 250 1250 GPM fog nozzle or Akron stacked tips Straight stream with 2 1 1 1 375 04 05 Stationary Deck gun TFT Hurricane RC TFT Crossfire Portable Hydrant HFD carries an Angus 3 way distribution gated ball valve utilizing a 5 Storz to three 2 male outlets Tools amp Equipment 15 06 07 Hydrant Valve When securing a water supply the HFD utilizes a TFT 2 quarter turn hydrant valve as a secondary connection to the hydrant PRO Pak The TFT PRO Pak Foam System UM12 includes a high impact 2 5 gallon foam reservoir with a built in eductor that can be set to the ratio of foam or wetting agents being used A large easy open fill port has an indicator to show the type of liquid in the tank The flow is controlled by a twist grip valve carrying handle lIt includes three nozzles for varied foam application Tools amp Equipment 16 04 Fittings HFD fittings include caps double female double male increasers reducers plugs and wyes manufactured by Red Head Brass Akron Brass and Task Force Tips Fittings are identified in order by Size female first male last Direction of flow To indicate a direction of flow use the word to example 2 to 1 reducer 3 Name of fitting 01 Caps All caps have fema
71. er will now be facing the direction of travel and the tip of the ladder Ladders 19 Ladder Evolutions One Person High Shoulder Raise Task Benchmarks 1 From the grounded position face opposite the direction of travel at the balance point of the ladder Usually this will mean facing the tip of the ladder 2 Crouch down next to the ladder with the outside foot forward back straight and head up Using the inside see the beam at the balance point of the ladder 3 Lift the fader from a flat position onto its beam A etn FIRE r PA pa gt Bi TAE OOO o o i D 5 With the ladder in a beamed position lift the ladder from the ground and rotate body 180 placing inside hand beneath the bottom beam at shoulder level Rest the bottom beam of the ladder on the hand not directly on the shoulder Grasp the top beam of ladder with the outside hand making sure it is positioned slightly forward in relation to the inside hand If the top beam cannot be reached SSI by the outside hand it is permissible to grasp a rung 7 Ladders 20 6 Carry the ladder toward the objective While advancing look up to identify any potential overhead hazards including wires trees etc Also look down to identify any potential trip hazards including sprinklers curbs uneven terrain etc a 7 When desired spotting point is reached lower the base of the ladder bend at the knees and dip makin
72. erson lifts the ladder tip person drops the ladder into a low shoulder carry and rotates 180 and places outside arm through the second rung bay Tip person is now facing the tip of the ladder Firefighters carry the ladder as prescribed y Ladders 38 Ladder Care amp Maintenance The Henderson Fire Department has identified the information contained within this document to be an integral part of the adopted ground ladder practices This document contains the following information within its subsection s Aluminum Ladders General Information Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Special Types of Ladders The Henderson Fire Department uses heat treated aluminum 6061 T6 alloy ground ladders Three principal reasons for using aluminum are it is light weight has adequate strength and it permits for an accurate and reliable visual inspection of all ladder parts There is one major disadvantage in using aluminum for fire department ground ladders Aluminum is an excellent conductor of electricity which poses a great risk to firefighters working with ladders around overhead wires Extreme caution must be used whenever ladders are being operated around electrical power sources Care and Maintenance The proper care and maintenance of fire department ground ladders is imperative to their longevity ease of handling and reliability Regular and proper cleaning of ladders is more than a matter of appearance Dirt road dust or d
73. f panel or against thin sheet metal is not recommended lf access is unsuccessful with a specific set of tools try another strategy before resorting to breaking a window Maintenance Procedures Daily Check Visually inspect Vehicle Access Kit for correct tool inventory Weekly Checks Perform Daily Check Check Air Jack and Super Air Jack inflation Inflate both and Air Jacks and apply pressure to check for any leaks Manipulate Unlock Button Puller to ensure serviceability Maintain tool cleanliness as needed EG 14 2 After Use e Ensure all tools are still serviceable prior to placing the kit back in the apparatus compartment e Perform Daily Check e Perform Weekly Check on any affected equipment Equipment Specs e High Tech Vehicle Access Tools Vehicle Access Kit e Equipment Includes o Air Jack 1 Super Air Jack 1 One Hand Jack Tool 1 One Hand Jack Tool with Wedge 1 Pivot Master Tool 1 Pivot Plate 1 Plastic Shield 1 Plastic Wedge 1 Unlock Button Puller 1 Rigid Long Reach Tool 1 Flexible Long Reach Tool 1 Slim Jim 2 e The Hand Jacks and Pivot Master use gentle leverage to slowly apply pressure allowing easy wedge insertion e Tools feature protective coatings that will not scratch the vehicle e The bladders of all Air Jacks are made out of ballistic nylon not rubber This is important because rubber will grab the stripping during insertion while nylon will not e To f
74. fe and digital pressure readout on Sentinel Match pressure gauge on cylinder and Sentinel e Don face mask and ensure HUD activation e Check second stage regulator shut off button is depressed and bypass valve is off e Attach LDV to face mask and try to pull it out e Perform a negative pressure test e Ensure first breath on activation provides positive pressure with no excessive free flow of air past the face mask e Check proper bypass function e Hold breath and listen for mask leak e Depress shut off button and remove LDV from mask and replace in holster e Close air cylinder valve and observe Sentinel digital pressure readout for any drop in pressure e Slowly open the bypass valve to bleed the system As the pressure drops observe the Sentinel to ensure the alarms function at 50 and 25 of air cylinder pressure as well as audible whistle from the first stage regulator when cylinder reaches less than 25 PSI e Hold at 500 1000 psi and listen for continuous EOST alarms then bleed pressure to 0 PSI e Wait 30 seconds for Full PASS alarm activation Reset alarm and then check manual PASS activation e Check harness and backplate and reset shoulder and waist straps for readiness e Secure SCBA to bracket EG 02 4 Cleaning After Use Care e If the SCBA is still serviceable steps must be taken to ensure readiness prior to placing it back on the apparatus e Face mask O O O Rinse mask in water after each u
75. fety member to remain in contact with the operator is to use an UNDERHANDED grip on an axe scabbard belt SCBA frame webbing etc Task Benchmarks Starting Procedure Perform proper daily check prior to starting saw Perform the recommended starting method as follows Place saw on the ground with chain brake engaged Depress decompression valve For a cold start press the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger then move the Master Control lever all the way down from 0 to Grip the front handlebar of the saw firmly with left hand and press down Put the toe of your right foot into the rear handle and press down EG 08 2 With your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk strong pull WARNING Be sure the guide bar and chain is clear of you and all other obstructions and objects including the ground If the engine fires only briefly and dies move the Master Control Lever up one notch to the half throttle to open the choke Warm Start and pull the starter rope again until the engine fires As soon as the engine is running immediately blip the throttle trigger disengaging the throttle lock and move the saw to normal idle Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard toward you with your left hand When you hear a click sound this means the chain has been released Check the chain lubrication hold the saw against a light background and ope
76. fety order telling ladder commander that the dogs have been secured 5 3 2 1 building safety order used to notify base person how close the ladder tip is to making contact with the building 6 Clear safety order given to alert others that the ladder is coming down Ladders 5 Ladder Basics Types Purpose To provide members clear and concise definitions of the types of fire service ladders currently being used by the Henderson Fire Department Responsibility It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Henderson Fire Department who may be called upon to execute ground ladder operations to remain familiar with the types of fire service ladders being utilized and carried on City of Henderson Fire Department apparatus Procedure The Henderson Fire Department has identified the information contained within this document to be an integral part of the adopted ground ladder practices This document contains the following information within its subsection s Introduction All of the various types of fire service ladders have a purpose Although the primary use of fire department ladders is to provide firefighters a means of accessing upper floors of a structure ladders are a versatile tool having many other uses Straight Ladders A straight ladder is nonadjustable in length and it consists of one section Its size is designated by the overall length of its beams The straight ladder is sometimes called a wall or sing
77. foam can result in personnel injury or damage to the environment EG 12 1 e Foam concentrates can be ineffective if not used at the correct percentage Make sure that the Percentage Knob is set to the correct concentration for the type of foam being used e CAUTION Make sure the Flow Control Valve is off and the correct nozzle and Outlet Hose are securely attached to the Control Block before the hose line is charged e All personnel shall review the Material Safety Data Sheets for Phos Chek WD 881 foam concentrate and Angus Alcoseal FFFP Multi purpose Firefighting foam and follow their guidelines for storage handling and use General Information e The PRO pak can be used with 0 1 1 Class A foam concentrates for wildland rural and urban fire suppression on Class A fuels o Intended use for Class A materials includes direct extinguishment overhaul and wetting of fuels e On Class B materials the PRO pak is primarily intended to be used for vapor suppression o It can be used with 3 and 6 Alcohol Resistant AFFF Class B concentrates on flammable liquids containing polar solvents e The PRO pak can be used on ignited liquid fuels but it s foam application rate is very limited e Based on NFPA 11 this unit should not be used on ignited Class B fuels with an area greater than 120 square feet or burning polar solvents with an area greater than 60 square feet e The Control Block and Valve Assembly can be mounted on the foam
78. from 0700 until 2100 Maintenance Procedures Battery e Batteries have an 8 hour battery life e Change batteries daily each morning e Clean radio with department approved cleaners Equipment Specs Motorola XTS 5000R e Frequency band VHF UHF 700 MHz and 800 MHz capable e Battery Nickel Cadmium with 8 hour life e Weight 21 6 oz e 1000 channel capability e Adheres to military specs 810 C D E F allowing resistance to drops vibrations shock and static electricity e IP54 Submersible and dust protected EG 01 3 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 02 Drager Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the SCBA It is the policy of the Henderson Fire Department that all personnel expected to or likely to respond to and function in areas of atmospheric contamination will be equipped with and trained in the proper use and maintenance of the self contained breathing apparatus Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions PASS The Personal Alert Safety System is a device that emits a loud alert or warning that the wearer is motionless HUD The Heads Up Display found in the face mask provides a visual display of air cylinder PSI through the use of green yellow and red lights Sentinel The Drager 7000 utilizes the Sentinel 7000 as a fully integrated pressure gauge smart electronic monit
79. g sure back is straight and head is up Plant the bottom beam ladder spur into the ground Ladders 21 9 Once the ladder is raised to a vertical position ensure the ladder is steady and rotate the ladder if necessary by footing a beam and rotating a 10 Place a Pees d eben 11 To position the ladder at a proper spot and climbing angle Place one hand high on the beam and the other hand low on the center of the most convenient rung bottom hand palm up Lift the ladder clear of the ground and pull the base away from the building to adjust for proper spot and climbing angle re eS Ladders 22 Ladder Evolutions One Person High Shoulder Lowering Task Benchmarks To lower the ladder on a beam Place a foot on the center of the bottom rung and span the beams at eye level with both hands a E 7 Call All Clear prior to pulling the ladder away from the building Using a counter balance of bodyweight pull the ladder tip away from the building until it reaches vertical Once the ladder is vertical rotate the ladder if necessary by footing a beam and rotating the ladder 180 Saat ae The d Le na oe Sy i 4 Place hand on the beam balance point or as close to it as possible Soan the opposite beam with other hand Step beneath what will become the bottom beam and call All Clear Let the ladder fall onto shoulder while simultaneously bending at the knees and dipping allow
80. ge washer Replace outer flange washer against blade and secure retaining bolt wrench tight Additional abrasive blades shall be stored in a separate compartment than fuel Flooded Cylinder Place on off switch in off position Turn saw on its side exhaust side down Push in choke off position Pull starter rope 4 5 times to clear cylinder of fuel Place switch in on position and use normal starting procedures EG 09 5 Partner K1250 Specs Idle speed 2500 RPM Fast Idle Speed 9750 RPM Spark Plug Champion RCJ 6Y NGK BPMR 7A Spark Plug Gap 0 5mm Fuel Tank Capacity 1 25 L TRUFUEL 50 1 2 Stroke Weight Without Fuel and Blade 30lbs MAX RPM output shaft 5100 RPM EG 09 6 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 10 Reciprocating Saw Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the reciprocating saw The DeWalt DW309 is a variable speed reciprocating saw The saw is designed for cutting wood metal and various other materials such as plastics fiberglass hard rubber etc When paired with the right blade the saw can handle the toughest fire and rescue work Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Reciprocating Saw A reciprocating saw is an electric saw that uses a push pull method of reciprocating the motion of the blade It is commonly referred to as the sawzall Trigger Switch The variable speed trigger swit
81. ges and how they are interpreted Improper use of the equipment in a hazardous atmosphere could result in death or serious injury The ELITE XR Thermal Imager must only be used by personnel familiar with the uses proper operation features and full functionality of the product including training in simulated fire conditions such as controlled live burn situations Use of the ELITE XR by unauthorized unfamiliar or untrained users could result in death or serious injury The ELITE XR is a complex electro optical device and just like any other machinery electronic systems are subject to potential failures If a failure occurs the user will no longer have access to the thermal images provided by the ELITE XR Tactical use of this equipment must not deviate from standard operating procedures used by personnel who do not have the benefit of the equipment Failure to follow standard operating procedures in a hazardous atmosphere could result in death serious injury or disorientation should equipment failure occur The ELITE XR must be serviced only by ISG INFRASYS authorized personnel The ELITE XR includes high voltage components Removing the cover exposes the user to potential shock hazard which could result in death or serious injury There are no user serviceable components The ELITE XR will not provide images through glass water or shiny objects These surfaces act like mirrors to the camera The ELITE XR will not provide thermal images under
82. h o Enter all cuts at full rom o While cutting vertical surfaces make certain blade is kept at right angle to surface Always cut in straight line do not twist saw to either side Release throttle and immediately remove blade from cutting surface if binding occurs to avoid belt damage EG 09 3 Maintenance Daily Checks Check fuel level Check the blade for sharpness and proper mounting Check the blade guard for damage Make a visual check of the saw for loose nuts and bolts Check that the components of the throttle control work smoothly throttle control and throttle trigger lock Check the starter and starter cord and clean the outside of the starter unit s air intake Check that the stop switch works correctly Weekly Checks Perform Daily Checks Start the saw and run until warm Run up the RPM to verify that the blade runs true and smooth without wobble or vibration Additional Maintenance Additional Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer requirements Additional Maintenance will be scheduled and completed by HFD Equipment Technician Inspect the engine case for cracks or leaks Inspect the fuel assembly for leaks cracks or soft fuel lines DO NOT operate saw if there is a fuel leak Check the belt for condition and tension If belt is worn or frayed replace If a tank of fuel has not been used in the previous 30 days drain fuel and refill with fresh 50 1 mix Perform additional mainte
83. h the raised ladder with your back toward the building Stand with feet about shoulder width apart span the beams of the ladder with both hands around eye level and pull backward pressing the ladder against the building Method 2 In the second method of footing the firefighter footing the ladder places the toes of one foot against the base of the ladder at the shoes The hands span the beams and the ladder is pressed against ree pes Eatin Bry eb ii Pid ee hore ee E Ladders 10 Secunng The Ladder Tying The Halyard Introduction Before an extension ladder is climbed the excess halyard should be tied to the ladder This prevents the fly section from coming down and avoids a potential trip hazard The knot used is called a Bangor Knot Task Benchmarks 1 2 3 Find the center point of the excess halyard by pulling it to the rear of the ladder Wrap the excess halyard around two convenient rungs and pull it taught Using the halyard as a reference divide the ladder into four equal bays at eye level From the base person s perspective number these bays clockwise from 1 to 4 starting at the top Person on rear side of the ladder takes a bite from the halyard and feeds it back to the person on the front side of the ladder from bay 3 to bay 1 pulling it taught Person on the rear of the ladder takes another bite of the halyard and feeds it to the person on the front side of the ladder through bay
84. hat a failure occurred The user is able to continue breathing at normal respiratory rates If this occurs notify your partner and immediately exit the hazardous environment Other features found connected to the first stage regulator include the cylinder quick connect system and Protected UAC fitting SCBA 2 Second Stage Regulator LDV The second stage regulator Figure 15 reduces the air pressure received from the first stage regulator to just above atmospheric pressure The regulator is carried in a holster mounted on the right waist belt The regulator mounts to the face mask in a quick connect fashion Push the lung demand valve into the face mask opening until a click is heard To begin on air breathing inhale or depress the LDV manual override button 2 Bypass The red bypass valve 3 is capable of supplying 80 120 liters of air per minute depending on how far the valve is turned This valve has a detent to prevent accidental activation of the bypass Depress and turn the valve counterclockwise to activate The bypass valve can be used when needed to provide a flow of air above atmospheric pressure and will consequently reduce the duration of air supply to the user Release Shut Off Buttons The black release buttons are used to remove the regulator from the holster and face mask When removing the regulator from the face mask first press the black shut off button 1 on the LDV to turn off positive pressur
85. he power source before making any adjustments or storing the tool e Blade selection blade length and tool operation is critical in situations where the blade cannot be fully visualized by the operator and there is a possibility that the blade could contact a trapped victim e Ensure blade clamp is secure before use e Appropriate safeguards should be taken to minimize the risk of ignition of flammable vapors that may be present at the scene of vehicle extrication e DANGER When using the saw wherever live wires may be encountered do not touch any front metal parts of the saw e DANGER To avoid electric shock prevent body contact with grounded Surfaces such as pipes radiators stoves etc Make cuts in walls shallow to avoid contacting electrical wiring Task Benchmarks Starting Procedure e Perform proper daily check prior to starting saw e Perform the recommended starting method as follows 1 Connect power cord to extension on board extension cord reel or Honda generator 2 Hold the saw by insulated gripping surfaces one hand should hold the trigger switch on the handle while the other hand firmly grasps the rubber front housing cover Place the blade against the work to be cut Hold the saw firmly Squeeze the trigger switch to start the motor Allow saw motor to obtain maximum speed before applying pressure Whenever possible the adjustable shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut 7 Release the trigger s
86. he proportioning knob lines up with the white indicator ball Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with In Line Foam Eductor operations at all times 1 All FRO personnel will be in full Structure PPE and SCBA when utilized in fire Suppression operations 2 Engineers must have their helmet and gloves on when pumping 3 PPE used during training operations will be dictated by the Company Officer This portable foam system can be used in potentially dangerous situations All safety operations must be observed at all times DANGER Lack of foam can place operator at risk of injury or death Establish foam flow before advancing into hazardous situations Make sure you do not run out of foam concentrate before the task is complete Make sure the meter head is set to the OFF position and the correct nozzle and hose lay are securely attached to the eductor before the hose line is charged Make sure the nozzle gallonage matches eductor s gallonage Make sure the hose lay does not exceed the maximum listed in the operating instruction WARNING Operation of this device without understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment Users who have not read and understood all operating and safety instructions are not qualified to operate this equipment Follow the foam concentrate manufacturer s instructions and HFD SOP D 10 Foam Operations amp TS 05 In Line Foam Eductor for p
87. hen the GX 2012 detects a low battery voltage a low battery warning is activated When battery voltage is too low for normal operation the GX 2012 sounds a dead battery alarm e The alkaline batteries can be replaced by removing the battery cover on the back of the case e NOTE Use of batteries or battery chargers not specified by RKI Instruments Inc will void the CSA classification and may void the warranty e WARNING To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere batteries must only be changed or charged in an area known to be nonhazardous Daily Checks While periodic maintenance and calibration of the GX 2012 Gas Tracer will be handled by the HFD Equipment Technician all FRO companies will perform Operational Checks on the units assigned to them e Visualize the GX 2012 in Pelican case e Turn on unit and check battery life Weekly Checks e Check the calibration due date If calibration is within 30 days of expiration coordinate with HFD Equipment Technician for transfer of unit for re calibration e Perform a visual inspection for broken or missing parts e Perform a Daily Check e Perform a Fresh Air Adjustment if necessary e All other required maintenance calibration Flow Integrity Test Breath Test etc will be performed by the HFD Equipment Technician EG 15 6 Fresh Air Adjustment e Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment will set the CH CO and H2S channels to O and the OXY channel to 20 9 e Take the GX
88. ialized Apparatus 01 Rescue The HFD currently has eight frontline Freightliner Rescues This apparatus is used for the transportation of the sick and injured All rescues are equipped to perform paramedic functions Equipment carried includes a gurney back boards oxygen administration equipment specialized medications cardiac monitor first aid supplies and communication equipment that facilitate advanced life support functions 02 Heavy Rescue The HFD operates one Heavy Rescue HR82 2062 out of Station 82 HR82 is built on the Pierce Quantum chassis It carries personnel and equipment to fulfill the requirements of the HFD Technical Rescue Team HR82 equipment includes equipment for high and low angle rescues confined space trench swift water hazardous materials monitors and heavy extrication 03 TRV The HFD operates three Polaris Trail Response Vehicles for use in off road rescues and special event staffing Based on need the TRVs are housed between Stations 82 86 and 99 The TRV is capable of off road rescue and transport of victims back to paved roads The Six Wheel TRV equipment includes a gurney medical Apparatus 4 03 Support Apparatus 01 Chief Vehicles Currently the HFD is operating a fleet of both Ford B9 2051 and Chevy B8 2054 pickups and Chevy SUVs for Battalion Chiefs and Chief Officers Each is designed for emergency transportation of department personnel and may
89. in saw is still serviceable steps must be taken to insure readiness of the chain saw prior to placing it back in the apparatus compartment Wipe off debris Pay particular attention to the air cleaner cover fuel cap and oil cap Check condition of chain Replace chain if necessary Remove heavy tar deposits from the chain bar and body of the chain saw using solvent if carried on the apparatus Remove the air filter Gently strike the filter on the palm of your hand to dislodge foreign objects Inspect for tears and general condition If torn or excessively dirty replace as soon as a spare filter is available Reinstall filter When the chain saw has cooled add the specified fuel to capacity Add chain lubricating oil to capacity Adjust chain tension as indicated Start chain saw and run to insure proper operation Make a general inspection of the chain saw Place all switches in ready position and replace in apparatus compartment Upon return to quarters clean chain saw as described in cleaning guide Chain Carbide tipped chains used on this Department are resistive to dulling but subject to chipping Cutting into materials other than wood or composition roof coverings should be avoided steel hangers conduit plumbing etc Cuts into rock covered composition roofs should be started after clearing sufficient rock s or starting the hole using a pick headed axe This will ensure that the hole will be started in a cleared area Th
90. ine quickly and understand the operation of all controls Never permit anyone to operate the engine without proper instructions DANGER Refuel with care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped EG 06 1 To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation keep the engine at least 3 feet away from building walls and other equipment during operation Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide Avoid inhalation of exhaust gas WARNING Improperly maintaining this engine or failing to correct a problem before operation could cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured WARNING Always perform a pre operation inspection before each operation and correct any problem Controls amp Features The fuel valve lever must be in the OW position for the engine to run When the engine is not in use leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to prevent carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage The engine switch enables and disables the ignition system The engine switch is the red switch on the right side of the motor The choke lever activates the choke valve in the carburetor o The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine o The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting and for restarting a warm engine The choke lever is the upper leve
91. ing extrication operations Tools amp Equipment 13 12 13 14 15 Detachable Fire Research Corp 750 watt light Circular Saw Partner K1250 is the most common power cutting tool used for forcible entry It is equipped with a diamond tipped blade that can be used to cut through locks hardware steel doors gates and masonry among other applications Chain Saw STH IL MS460 is used primarily for ventilation purposes and is equipped with a carbide tipped chain Gas blower The Unifire DST3P4 series positive pressure ventilation PPV fan features large flat proof pneumatic style wheels and tires 35 extendable handle high performance Honda motor stainless steel frame is tiltable from 10 to 20 and provides stand alone operation It has an 18 four blade fan and can put out 22 000 CFM 1 a Tools amp Equipment 14 03 01 02 03 Appliances Foam eductor TFT 95 gpm inline foam eductor model UE 095 has a metering head with easy read knob for use with both Class A and Class B foam operations Blitzfire The TFT Blitzfire is a simple light and highly maneuverable attack monitor It can go anywhere a handline goes while delivering much more water If the Blitzfire starts to slide or lift the safety shut off valve automatically shuts off the flow of water It is capable of flowing 500 GPM at 175 PSI Apollo monitor Akron Brass Apollo Hi Ris
92. ing the ladder to come to rest at shoulder level Keep back straight and head up straighten legs and come toa sei position Carry the ladder as prescribed a Ladders 23 Ladder Evolutions Two Person The Henderson Fire Department has identified the information contained within this document to be an integral part of the adopted ground ladder practices This document contains the following information within its subsection s Two Person Low Shoulder Carry Two Person Low Shoulder Flat Raise Beam Raise Two Person Low Shoulder Lowering on a Flat Beam Note The Henderson Fire Department Follows the IFSTA recommendation of one Firefighter per fly section i s See er E gt t vo an 5 ks i 1 BP 0 T Sie er Yana 2 a ak ee a Ak gt oe 7 e Mey Pai 4 4 i f n ag wt zi gt 4 A Ladders 24 Ladder Evolutions Two Person Low Shoulder Carry amp Flat Raise Task Benchmarks 1 Both firefighters face opposite direction of travel Base person at base Tip person at tip 2 Both firefighters crouch down next to the ladder at second rung bay with outside foot forward back straight and head up a 3 On command from base person both firefighters lift ladder from a flat position onto its beam Preparatory command Prepare to beam ladder Execution command Beam Ladder 4 Both firefighters reposition themselves next to the beamed ladder oeo j
93. initions Percentage Knob The percentage knob has two sides The green Class A side and red Class B side Flow Control Valve Controls the flow rate of foam out of the PRO pak Control Block The control block is made up of both the flow control valve and the foam pick up tube The control block can be set up for either right or left handed operations Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with PRO pak operations at all times 1 All FRO personnel will be in full Structure PPE and SCBA when utilized in fire Suppression operations 2 Engineers must have their helmet and gloves on when pumping 3 PPE used during training operations will be dictated by the Company Officer This portable foam system can be used in potentially dangerous situations All safety operations must be observed at all times DANGER Lack of foam can place operator at risk of injury or death Establish foam flow before advancing into hazardous situations Make sure you do not run out of foam concentrate before the task is complete WARNING Operation of this device without understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment Users who have not read and understood all operating and safety instructions are not qualified to operate this equipment Follow the foam concentrate manufacturer s instructions and HFD SOP D 10 Foam Operations amp TS 06 PRO pak for proper use WARNING mproper use of
94. inside arm is extended straight out with the inside hand grabbing the bottom beam The rung shall be tucked securely against the body The outside arm is extended with the outside hand grabbing the top beam of the ladder For safety to others carry the ladder with the base below eye level 5 a 7 Carry the ladder toward the objective While advancing look up to identify any potential overhead hazards including wires trees etc Also look down to identify any potential trip hazards including sprinklers curbs uneven terrain etc 8 While approaching the objective place the outside hand thumb down on the rung in front of the inside shoulder with hand all the way at top of the rung 9 Shift inside hip against the lower beam of the ladder 10 While in this position pass inside arm through rung bay and grab the rung that is against the inside shoulder with the inside hand thumb up and hand all the way at the bottom of the rung u rt l a a 11 If needed use inside hip to pop the ladder up and away from the body while simultaneously raising inside arm until ladder is in a flat position Shift the ladder forward until the ladder is resting on the upper most part of the shoulder and dip the base toward the ground P Ladders 16 12 As the ladder base contacts the building at ground level slightly squat down with the knees As the knees are straightened push the ladder off the shoulder and continue t
95. ion 15 seconds on 45 off 2 green 1 yellow 1 red Full 4500 3376 PSI 2 green 1 yellow 1 red 3375 2251 PSI 1 green 1 yellow 1 red 2250 1126 PSI 1 yellow 1 red flashing yellow for 20 seconds then 15 45 1125 0000 PSI 1 FLASHING BRIGHT RED CONTINUOUS No 15 45 cycle SCBA 5 Buddy Breathing Connection The Buddy Breathing Connection is to be used in emergency breathing situations Buddy breathing allows one member without air to share breathing air directly from another member s air supply This procedure is used to assist another firefighter that may be low and or out of air The buddy breathing line is a quick connect line that can be connected to either port by the opposite port from another firefighter s buddy breathing line If a firefighter is out of air they must stay connected to the other person s buddy breathing line until out of the IDLH The buddy breathing line does not fill air from one cylinder to the other For example if firefighter A is out of air he can connect his buddy breathing line to firefighter B firefighter A is now breathing off of firefighter B s SCBA The buddy line should always be kept in the pouch and the caps always kept on the port ends The buddy breathing Y block is located in the pouch on the left hip The Y block hose is 40 inches allowing 80 inches between firefighters when connected The Y block system allows multiple packs to be daisy chained together Face mask
96. ion amp Software Vanous Probes see Parts List on page 160 Approsimeately 17 1 H x G50 39 0 mm 56H x 2 5 W x 150 Approximately 310 g 11 oz as bihoms caibhy Sate Exa Ciass i Srowps A B C amp EG 15 7 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 16 UltraRadiac Plus Personal Radiation Monitor Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the radiation monitor Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Contamination Patients will be considered contaminated when radiation is in excess of two times the background Dose The total amount of radiation received Also called the Accumulated Dose Dose Rate The average rate in time of radiation exposure Roentgen per hour R hr also called Rate Gamma One of the three types of natural radioactivity unlike alpha and beta radiation that are particles gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation like X rays or microwaves Gamma rays are the most energetic and far reaching form of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength PRD Personal Radiation Detector Rate The amount of radiation measured by the UltraRadiac every 2 seconds displayed as units per hour Roentgen Unit of radiation exposure R that is directly proportional to rem Roentgen equivalent man which measures the biological danger of absorbed radiation Stay Time Time remaining at the
97. is will extend chain life It is not necessary to clear rock in other than the area where the cut begins If carbide tips become damaged it will be necessary to replace the chain Missing damaged tips on 3 or more cutters in a row Missing damaged tips on 6 or more cutters at random Cracked broken tie straps Dull chain Chain Tension Adjustment Proper chain tension is extremely important to the life of the guide bar and chain Tension must be checked before during and after use During extended cutting operations check chain tension every few minutes EG 08 4 e Various conditions encountered during ventilation will affect chain tension Roofs with heavy composition will heat chains more rapidly than new roofs with light composition e These factors will help determine how often adjustment checks should be made If the chain becomes excessively loose and jumps the drive sprocket serious damage to the saw and chain could result e Proper chain tension adjustments are made in the following manner O O Loosen drive sprocket cover nuts Grasp tip of guide bar and raise to remove slack between guide bar and mounting studs Adjust tension screw located inboard of the guide bar on the front of the chain saw Turn clockwise to tighten NOTE Avoid injury by using gloves or wiping rag to protect hand when making adjustments or pulling chain through its travel While tightening adjusting screw pull chain through its travel to locate
98. ive that turn black at temperatures over 300 F Replacement labels are readily available from the ladder manufacturer Note Refer to the HFD Ground Ladder Manual for specifics on maintenance EG 04 3 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 05 Hand Tool Maintenance Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure consistent maintenance of the Henderson Fire Department hand tools Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Bright Work Polished metal parts Fiberglass Fiberglass is a material consisting of extremely fine glass fibers and is major component of a wide variety of hand tools Maintenance Daily Checks Visually inspect hand tool inventory for any signs of damage or debris Any signs of damage shall be reported through the chain of command and the tool shall be Red Tagged and removed from service if not functional Weekly Checks Perform Daily Checks Heavily soiled tools shall be cleaned using soap and water On fiberglass tools if debris is not removed it may be necessary to use a light abrasive to remove debris Any signs of tarnish or rust on bright work shall be corrected using approved department metal polish Grip tape if present on tools shall be inspected and replaced if torn frayed Additional Maintenance Tools requiring paint shall be maintained based on individual company standards All hand tools shall be labeled with department issued unit identific
99. izes of air cylinders 45 minute and 60 minute When full the cylinders contain 66 and 88 cubic feet of air respectively and will provide air supply time of 45 minutes or 60 minutes at a user rate of 40 liters per minute during moderate activity Actual air supply time will vary depending on demands of the user and will frequently be less The air cylinder is hydrostatically tested every five years An added feature of the air cylinder is its ability to utilize the quick connect lock and load system for quick air cylinder swap out First Stage Regulator The first stage regulator combines a pressure regulator and EOST whistle alarm system in one compact assembly The first stage regulator reduces air cylinder high pressure to approximately 100 110 PSI medium pressure This medium pressure is found in the hose from the first stage regulator to the second stage regulator and in the hose to the buddy breather The audio alarm activates a whistle when the remaining usable air supply has dropped to approximately 20 25 of cylinder capacity or a cylinder pressure of approximately 1215 to 1035 PSI In addition there is an integral pressure limiting device built into the first stage body which maintains a safe outlet pressure in case of failure within the primary regulator due to wear corrosion damage etc If failure of the first stage regulator occurs the regulator will fail in the open position and the whistle will sound to alert the user t
100. j N Ladders 7 Ladder Basics Placement Purpose The placement of ladders is determined by the intended use of the ladder and the positioning of if for safe and easy climbing Horizontal Ventilation If the ladder is to be used by firefighters to effect ventilation from a window it should be placed alongside the window to the windward side with the tip about even with the uly of the winan Rescue from a Window If the ladder is to be used for rescue from a window consideration must be given to the size of the window Normally the ladder tip is placed slightly below the window sill Where the window opening is wide enough to permit placing the ladder inside the window opening and still leave room beside it to facilitate the rescue It should be placed so that two or three rungs extend above the sill Fire Attack Through a Window NO ENTRY When a ladder is to be used as a vantage point from which to direct a hose stream into a window opening and entry is not to be made it should be raised directly in front of the window with the tip on the wall above the window opening Roof Operations On all structure fires where personnel will be working on the roof at least two ladders should be placed to the roof Preferably these ladders should be placed at opposite ends of the fire so that there will be more than one way off the roof Ladders 8 Safety Considerations for Ladder placement
101. kit Contains precut visqueen Staple gun utility knife duct tape and extra mop head lt _ lt Tools amp Equipment 10 73 Pick head axe Nupla 6 lb pick head 78 RIT Tarp axe 74 Flat head axe Nupla 6 b flat head axe The flat head axe along with the 79 RIT Binder Halligan make up the Irons 75 Halligan tool The Paratech SPF Hooligan is a single piece forged SPF 80 MDT Computer Panasonic Toughbook tool that is one of the world s most popular TOS Entry toos M 81 Gas Detector RKI Instruments Multi Gas Detector GX 2012 can monitor the standard confined space gases designed to pound puncture twist and cut all types of barriers encountered by fire personnel It is 30 in long and weighs 9 7 Ibs 82 Canberra UltraRadiac Plus Personal Radiation Monitor is an easy to use radiation monitor that measures and 76 Axe belt displays radiation dose rate and total 77 RITBag dose Tools amp Equipment 11 02 Power Tools 01 AMKUS Power Unit AMKUS GH2S XL Power Unit uses a Honda 4 cycle engine to power a high pressure two stage pumping system to provide non toxic mineral based hydraulic fluid to the 04 tools 02 AMKUS Spreader The AMKUS AMK 30CX Spreader is capable of spreading up to 32 0 in at a force of 16 950 Ibs to gain access to victims requiring extrication 05 03 AMKUS Cutter The AMKUS AMK 25 Cutter is an extremely co
102. l indicating a significant hazard that requires immediate action The PRD also has a stay time feature that shows personnel how much time at the current dose rate he she can remain in place before the high dose alarm is reached Radiological monitoring is also known as survey monitoring All monitoring should start at the apparatus All radiation should be considered dangerous DHS FEMA guidelines dictate that during an emergency response there are no red lights for radiation A red light for recon is considered to be two times the background Patients will be considered contaminated when radiation is in excess of two times the background Emergency Activity Dose Limit Performed Condition 5 000 millirerms mR All activities All activities during emergency 10 000 mR Protecting Where lower dose major property not practicable 25 000 mR Lifesaving or protection Where lower dose not of large populations practicable gt 25 000 mR Lifesaving or protection Only on a volunteer of large populations basis to persons fully aware of the risks involved EG 16 2 Basic Functions The Function Keys e ON OFF Press and hold to turn the unit on or off e DOSE Press to change the Dose Mode default ON mode is RATE e Current accumulated dose is displayed in R e RATE Press to change to Rate Mode from Dose Mode e Current Rate is displayed in R hr e ALARM Press to see the Stay Time e LIGHT Press to illuminate the display for about 5 seconds
103. lashlight to clip onto turnout gear for easy Super bright LED narrow beam penetrates smoke fog hands free use and mist for improved visibility Maximum lumens will produce a 4 hour runtime Binoculars Parks Optical 10x42 Carbon Monoxide monitor Industrial Scientific T40 Rattler is a low cost maintenance free single gas monitor designed to protect personnel from carbon dangerous monoxide gas exposure 04 05 06 Temp Gun The CEN TECH temperature gun is an infrared laser thermometer that can be used to check temperature changes during HazMat incidents HazMat pouch contains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NIOSH Hazards The Emergency Response Guidebook A guide to Chemical Guidebook for First Responders during the Initial Phase of a Dangerous Goods Hazardous Materials Transportation Incident ERG and HazMat IQ flip cards Thermal Imaging Camera ISG Infrasys Elite XR thermal imaging camera TIC provides thermal imaging at temperatures in excess of 2 000 F The more you see the safer you will be ISG INFRASYS Tools amp Equipment 2 07 08 09 Bee Veils can be worn during bee swarm incidents to protect the wearer from bee stings to the head neck and face Decontamination Kit Is used for rapid gross decontamination in Hazmat rescue situations The kit contains two Tyvek suits soap a roll of duct tape scrub bru
104. le Extension Ladders An extension ladder is a ladder that is adjustable in length It consists of two or more sections which travel in guides or brackets to permit length adjustments Its size is designated by the length of the sections measured along the beams when fully extended Extension ladders provide access to windows and roofs within the limits of their extendable length Ladders 6 Roof Ladder Roof ladders are straight ladders that are equipped with folding hooks at the tip These hooks provide a means of anchoring the ladder over the roof ridge or other parts of the roof Roof ladders are generally required to lie flat on the roof surface so that the firefighter may stand on the ladder for roof work The ladder distributes the firefighter s weight and helps prevent slipping Attic Ladder Attic ladders are straight ladders that have hinged rungs allowing them to be folded so that one beam rests against the other This allows them to be carried in narrow hallways and used in attic scuttle holes small rooms and closets Combination Ladders A combination ladder is adjustable in length and it also has suitable means for locking the sections together so that the two sections can form equal angles with the floor or ground as a step ladder The size is designated by the length of the sections This ladder is referred to as The Little Giant Ladder on the Henderson Fire Department wi i h i
105. le threads and fit over the male threads of the opening they cover They are used to protect male threads and cap appliances or other fittings Caps currently in use are 5 Storz 2 and 1 02 Double Female A double female fitting has female threads on each end and is used to connect two male couplings The threads may be the same or different sizes Those currently in use are 2 and 1 03 Double Male A double male fitting has male threads on each end and is used to connect two female couplings Those currently in use are 2 2 04 Increaser An increaser is a fitting with female threads on one end and male threads on the other It is used to connect a smaller male coupling to a larger female coupling Those currently in use are 2 x5 Storz and 2 2 x4 OS 05 Reducer A reducer is a fitting with female threads on one end and male threads on the other It is used to connect a larger male coupling to a smaller female coupling Reducers currently in use are 2 to 1 2 to 1 5 Storz to 2 1 to Tools amp Equipment 17 06 Plugs flowing to the high rise hose All plugs have male threads and fit into the female threads of the opening that they plug They are used to protect female threads and plug appliances or fittings Currently the HFD only uses 2 plugs 07 Wye A wye is any fitting with one connection that has female threads an
106. le trigger and safety throttle lock Throttle Trigger Controls the engine speed Throttle Lockout The throttle trigger lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle When the lock is pressed in this releases the throttle Gyroscopic_ Effect Caused by the spinning blade This makes the saw somewhat unwieldy when changing its cutting angle Kickback Can happen extremely fast and with great force Failure to comply with safety rules can result in a severe or even fatal injury If the upper portion of the cutting blade is used the blade may start climbing in the cut and throw the saw up and back towards the operator with great force Fuel Mix The engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline min octane rating 90 and the HUSQVARNA two stroke oil or equivalent at a mix ratio of 50 1 The current fuel standard is the TRUFUEL 50 1 EG 09 1 Safety Operations The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with chain saw operations at all times Gloves Goggles Helmet Turnout Coat Full Structure PPE and SCBA if operating in fire suppression operations Oh C2 1 Hazards unique to the rotary saw make it an extremely dangerous tool The blade continues to spin at high RPMs long after the throttle is released or after the saw is shut off Leaving the saw unattended in this condition should not be done under any circumstances The blade should be stopped in the work or monitored until i
107. least 3 feet away from building walls and other equipment during operation e Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide Avoid inhalation of exhaust gas EG 11 1 e WARNING Improperly maintaining this engine or failing to correct a problem before operation could cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured e WARNING Always perform a pre operation inspection before each operation and correct any problem e Work safely AS one member operates the tool a second member shall provide back up for the operator e WARNING Keep body parts away from the working end of the tool o Avoid situations that place you in between the tool and the work If you end up in this position stop the tool and place yourself on the opposite side of the tool o Be aware of a rotating tool to avoid the possibility of pinching your hand between the tool and the object you are working on e Pay close attention to the movement of the cutter If the cutter twists or rotates excessively stop and reposition Continuing to operate the tool when this condition exists could lead to blade damage or breakage e When lifting vertically with a spreader or ram be sure to use cribbing as you lift to avoid the potential of an object falling and injuring personnel or patients Controls amp Features e The fuel valve lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run e The choke arm activates the choke valve in the carburetor o The CLOSED po
108. lide the ignition switch to the left e Pull the choke control fully out e Press in the throttle trigger lock throttle control and then the start throttle lock e Release the throttle control and it is locked in the half throttle position e The lock releases when the throttle control is pressed in fully e Depress the decompression valve to facilitate the start of the power saw e For a warm start use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position e Grip the front handle with your left hand Put your right foot on the lower section of the rear handle pressing the saw against the ground e Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip now quickly and powerfully pull the cord e CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended This can damage the machine e When the engine starts quickly apply full throttle to automatically disengage fast idle e The engine is stopped by switching the ignition off using the stop switch e The saw is now ready for use Refer to HFD TS 15 amp TS 16 Forcible Entry for proper cutting techniques e WARNING Never use the power cutter without a blade guard over the cutting blade e To prevent the blade from binding during cutting operations use the following procedures o Adjust blade guard to control cutting dept
109. ling ladder away from building base person calls All Clear On command from Base person tip person spans the beams with both hands and places a foot on the center of bottom rung Base person spans beams and takes a step forward while pushing ladder away from objective until ladder reaches vertical Preparatory command Prepare to remove ladder from building Execution command Remove ladder from building a 2 Base person grabs the halyard with both hands thumbs down elbows out and lowers fly section until fully retracted and locks dogs Firefighters pivot ladder if necessary a 3 Base person calls All Clear and then foots the beam that the ladder will be lowered on Tip person grabs both beams of the ladder for balance A Ladders 36 4 Tip person places both hands beneath the bottom beam as the ladder is lowered Base person grabs the top beam with both hands and pulls the ladder back to offset its momentum while keeping the top beam tight against knee phe a 5 Base person stops tip person at the second rung bay from the tip by calling tip person high Tip person then brings the ladder to a high shoulder position d ia 6 Base person steps to the side of the ladder places outside hand on third rung from base with thumb against top beam and lifts the ladder Base person then places inside arm through the second rung bay from the base Ladders 37 7 As base p
110. me use allow new batteries to remain in the charger for approximately 14 to 16 hours o Plug the AC adapter into a 110V AC wall outlet o Insert the 2 1mm plug into the charger base The charger will be in standby mode and the RED LED will flash o Align the battery with the battery receptacle as illustrated Firmly insert the battery into the charger The GREEN LED will flash indicating the battery is charging NOTE f the RED LED continues to flash with the battery installed in the charger this is an indication that either the battery is not making connection or that the battery is not capable of holding an adequate charge to operate the camera for any length of time ISG INFRASYS batteries and chargers have a 90 day warranty In the event that the batteries are not charging contact HFD Equipment Technician When the battery is fully charged the GREEN LED will stay illuminated indicating that the battery is charged and is in maintenance mode NOTE You cannot overcharge the Battery Firmly insert the battery into the camera until a click is heard and pull on the battery to ensure proper seating EG 03 6 Battery Charge State The Charge State of the battery is indicated by the ten moving bars located on the lower left hand side of the display As the batteries charge decreases the indicator bars on the screen decrease Low Battery Warning In addition to the Charge State indicator a separate low battery warning LOW
111. mpact powerful and versatile tool capable of a 60 000 Ib maximum cutting force AMKUS Rams Both the AMKUS AMK 4OR and AMK 60R provide a maximum push force of 30 650 lbs maximum pull force of 14 400 Ibs The and a 40R over open length is 40 0 in and the 60R open length is 60 3 in Holmatro Power Unit Holmatro PPU 15 Personal Power Unit uses a Honda 4 stroke engine to power a high pressure pumping system to provide up to 10 500 psi pressure maximum operating Tools amp Equipment 12 06 07 08 Holmatro Spreader The Holmatro 4242 Spreader is capable of spreading up to 27 25 in at a force of 12 925 Ibs and the 4260 provides 33 000 Ibs maximum spreading force at up to 32 75 in to gain access to victims requiring extrication oj Uh S Oa Holmatro Cutter The Holmatro 4050 NCT is capable of a 208 000 lb maximum cutting force 10 50 extension cord and twist locks Holmatro Ram bars HFD carries the Holmatro 4332 and 4350 ram bars The 4332 has a maximum spread force of 36 460 Ibs and a maximum extended length of 64 The 4350 has a maximum extended length of 49 15 and a maximum 1 section spread force of 49 145 Ibs and 2 section spread force of 18 210 Ibs 11 Sawzall DeWalt DW309 reciprocating Saw paired with an industrial grade bi metal demolition reciprocating saw blade can be used as another option to gain access to a victim dur
112. ms and hands should not reach upward during the climb Reaching upward will bring the climber s body too close to the ladder Once the firefighter reaches the destination and dismounts the ladder notify the person footing the ladder by saying Off Ladder Ladders 12 Climbing Ladders Working on a Ladder Introduction Whenever firefighters must perform work from a ground ladder they are to secure themselves to the ladder by using a leg lock The Henderson Fire Department refers to this leg lock as locking in Technique To lock in on a ladder the firefighter climbs to the desired height of the ladder Then stands with both feet on a common rung and raises the opposite leg to the side the work will be on This leg is lifted over the second rung from the common rung that the firefighter is standing on and placed through that rung bay The leg is then brought back through the ladder just below the rung that is supporting the knee This foot is then wrapped around the top side of the beam The other foot is placed against the opposite beam for stability The firefighter is now locked in to the ladder and is able to work hands free Note Individual body mechanics and body structure will dictate exactly how a firefighter will accomplish the lock in A firefighter with long or short legs may need to alter this procedure for safety and comfort Ladders 13 Ladder Evolutions One Person The Henderson Fire Department has i
113. n AR FFFP firefighting foam concentrate HFD utilizes the 5 gal 3 concentration A protein base material provides a tough cohesive foam blanket with high resistance to heat that produces a vapor sealing aqueous film on hydrocarbons Easy Susan Was designed to allow two firefighters to safely effectively and efficiently load 5 in pre rolled supply hose An added benefit is the Easy Susan can load any size hose Rubber mallet Nupla rubber mallet Rubber head weighs 2 Ibs overall length of 16 3 Tools amp Equipment 4 19 20 21 22 Fox tail broom 23 A Foam Bucket Wrench The Zephyr Industries 70mm aluminum foam bucket wrench allows for quick and easy opening of foam bucket caps 24 Hydrant wrench The HFD uses a Red Head Brass Adjustable Hydrant Wrench with Single Spanner Head Style 107 It will accommodate pentagon heads to 1 and square heads to 1 The single hook spanner head is designed to fit to 6 rocker or pin lug fittings 25 Hydrant key Knox Keywrench provides access to fire hydrants secured with Knox anti theft hydrant Caps Hose Spanners HFD uses Zephyr Industries Model 17 and Model 27 combination spanners Akron Brass Style 10 2 spanners Akron Akrolite Folding Pocket spanners Style 14 Hurricane Monitor Remote Control The TFT Hurricane RC includes an electric remote control capable of operating the TFT Hurricane RC
114. n the throttle fully If some bar oil appears on the ground it is safe to start work If no oil appears on the ground check bar oil and oiler screw CAUTION Do not operate the chain saw at continuous full RPM without a load on the Chain The saw is now ready for use Refer to HFD TS 17 TCPS 17 Vertical Ventilation for proper cutting techniques Maintenance Procedures Extended Operation It may be necessary to use the chain saw for extended periods During lengthy operations it may become necessary to refuel the chain saw add chain lubricating oil and adjust chain tension Fueling Fuel hot chain saws with extreme caution Fuel spilled onto a hot exhaust pipe will cause the fuel to vaporize quickly creating an extreme hazard Clean all debris away from the fuel cap before opening Chain Lubrication Lack of lubrication will cause chain failure and unnecessary wear to the guide bar Saws with automatic oilers should be adjusted for maximum oiling This will cause the saw to use lubricating oil faster than fuel requiring more frequent oil level checks during extended operations Clean all debris away from the oil cap before opening Oil Quality Control Use the adjusting screw on the underside of the saw to vary the oil feed rate To increase oil feed turn adjusting screw clockwise Chain Tension Extended operations will cause chain tension to loosen See Chain Tension Adjustment EG 08 3 After Use If the cha
115. nance as recommended by the K1250 Operators manual EG 09 4 After Use Refuel saw as necessary Examine cutting blades after each use Blade should meet the criteria in the following section titled Mounting or Changing Blades Check blade tip for damage and sharpness Check the air filter for accumulation of debris and fiber condition To remove trapped debris tap the filter gently on the palm of your hand Compressed air or solvents should not be used to clean paper filters Check for loose or bare wires loose nuts and screws and cracked or broken parts Tighten or repair as necessary The rotary saw shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use Particular attention should be paid to cylinder and head fins if soiled with molten tar Use only approved cleaning agents Water shall not be used Rotary saws should have all abrasive dust removed by blowing with compressed air wear goggles and respiratory protection Mounting or Changing Blades Before mounting any blade on a rotary saw blades shall be inspected for signs of deterioration wear and cracks which could render the blade unsafe After use blades shall be similarly inspected if they are to remain on the saw Hold the blade in place Remove the blade retaining bolt on the opposite side of the cutter arm by turning it counterclockwise with the combination wrench Remove the large flange washer Mount desired blade in proper position and secure against opposite flan
116. ng the SCBA e The process to don the SCBA shall be in accordance with HFD IPS 02 Donning SCBA Task Standard Maintenance Procedures General e The SCBA is the most critical piece of firefighting equipment used e The SCBA shall be inspected for defects daily immediately after use and weekly Monday in accordance with manufacturer s guidelines e Utmost care shall be exercised in the maintenance cleaning storage and handling e Repairs by members are limited to the replacement of voice amplification and heads up display batteries e All other repairs or adjustments must be done by the HFD Equipment Technician SCBA Face Mask e Check the face mask head straps nead harness for cuts pliability and integrity e Inspect the face mask lens for cracks or large scratches e Ensure the lens and second stage regulator connection is free of dirt and dust e Ensure the HUD connection when turned on and lights illuminate appropriately e Check that the voice amplifier works with full battery EG 02 2 SCBA Air Cylinder Check the exterior of the cylinder for nicks cuts gouges and heat damage Check air pressure indicators on each side of the cylinder valve The PSI should read within 500 PSI of each other If the air cylinder gauge reads less than 4000 PSI as indicated on the Sentinel replace with a fully pressurized cylinder SCBA Harness and Backplate Check straps harness padding buckle and backplate for damage cr
117. ns e Five control buttons are located below the LCD They are arranged around a central button the POWER ENTER button e The DISPLAY ADJ button is on the left the RESET SILENCE button on the right the AIR A button on the top and the SHIFT A is on the bottom EG 15 2 POWER ENTER turns the GX 2012 on and off used during setup and calibration RESET SILENCE silences and resets audible alarm if the GX 2012 is programmed for latching alarms and the alarm silence option is on 1 DISPLAY ADJ activates Display Mode enters instructions into the GX 2012 s microprocessor AIRA activates the demand zero function automatically adjusts the GX 2012 in fresh air conditions scrolls through the display and settings modes SHIFT Y scrolls through the display and settings modes enters instructions into the GX 2012 s microprocessor Task Benchmarks eee 8 Operate the GX 2012 Gas Tracer per HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response Turn on and adjust the Gas Tracer in a known fresh air area Attach the rubber nozzle or sample hose to the Gas Tracer s quick connect inlet fitting If a hose is used attach probe to hose To turn on the Gas Tracer press and briefly hold the POWER ENTER button until you hear a beep The Normal Mode Select Screen will display Use the AIR or SHIFT button to scroll to the desired operational mode screen and press and release POWER ENT
118. o expose hidden cooling fins Refer to STIHL Chain saw Users Manual for detailed cleaning guidelines These instructions do not preclude any additional maintenance checks as required by the owner s Manual or by the member performing maintenance STIHL MS 460 Specs e Single cylinder two stroke engine e Displacement 4 67 cu In e Idle Speed 2500 rpm e Spark Plug Bosch WSR 6 F e Electrode Gap 0 02 in 0 5 mm e Fuel Tank Capacity 1 69 US e TRUFUEL 50 1 e Oil Tank Capacity 0 68 US pt 0 325 I e Weight 15 2 lbs e Rollomatic Bar 16 18 20 25 in EG 08 7 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 09 Partner K1250 Rotary Saw Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the rotary saw Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Front Handle Handle bar for left hand Cutter Wheel Available in three major types abrasive wheels diamond blades and carbide tipped blades Drive Flange Transmits torque from drive shaft to cutter wheel Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter used to start the engine Stop Control When lever is pulled back the engine stops Choke Control When lever is pulled back the engine is choked starting position cold engine Safety Throttle Lock Prevents accidental acceleration Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be used Rear Handle Support Handle for right hand incorporates thrott
119. o raise the ladder to vertical Make sure to grab the center of the rungs as it is being raised into the building Once the tip of the ladder contacts the building place one foot on the center of the bottom rung SF A a ag AI E i Sn 13 To position the ladder at a proper spot and climbing angle Place one hand high on the beam and the other hand low on the center of the most convenient rung bottom hand palm up Lift the ladder clear of the ground and pull the base away from the building to adjust for proper spot and climbing angle a aas 14 Squat down with the knees and secure the ladder prew l ett a a E l a j 15 Ladder is now ready for use Ladders 17 Ladder Evolutions One Person Low Shoulder Lowering Task Benchmarks 1 To lower the ladder flat place one hand high on the beam and the other hand low on the center of the most convenient rung bottom hand palm up Lift the ladder clear of the ground and push the base against the building As the base contacts the building place one foot on the center of the bottom rung Ladders 18 3 Begin lowering the ladder by placing hands on center of most convenient rungs while walking back towards tip ensure every rung is contacted and that no rungs are skipped d AAN 4 Once the balance point is reached pivot body 180 while simultaneously placing free arm through rung bay Allow the top beam to come to rest on inside shoulder Firefight
120. operated fully open to prevent excessive back pressure which will prevent foam pickup EG 13 2 Maximum Hose Lay e The maximum hose lay is based on the back pressure Pushing the foam solution through the hose and nozzle causes back pressure on the eductor If the back pressure is over 130 PSI the eductor will not work However when proportioning rate is no more than 1 140psi back pressure is acceptable TFT Inline Eductor Maximum Hose Lay and Elevation Chart 370 6 Solution Up to 1 Solution 100 psi Nozzle 75 psi Nozzle 100 psi Nozzle 75 psi Nozzle Eductor Hose Size Maximum Elevation Maximum Elevation Maximum Elevation Maximum Elevation Rating Inch Hose Ft Ft Hose Lay Ft Ft Hose Lay Ft Ft Hose Ft Ft 95 GPM at 00 PSI Task Benchmarks Remove In Line Eductor from apparatus compartment Select and remove appropriate hose lines off engine Connect and use up to 400 of 2 72 or 3 hose before the eductor Up to 300 of 1 hose can be used after the eductor Complete connections and operate In Line Eductor per HFD TS 05 In Line Eductor and SOP D 10 Foam Operations a NS Maintenance Procedures Extended Operation e Itmay be necessary to operate the In Line Eductor for extended periods e The following table indicates the theoretical foam concentrate flow rate and the time it will take to empty a 5 gallon container of foam Foam Class Time to Empty 5 Foam Flow Rate Gallons 20min 50 sec
121. oring device and PASS device providing real time information about the SCBA to the user every 30 seconds Lung Demand Valve The Lung Demand Valve LDV also known as the second stage regulator completes the connection between the SCBA and face mask and further reduces the high pressure to positive pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure Responsibility Members are responsible for checking their SCBA and PASS alarm_on a daily basis and after every use Spare SCBAs are the responsibility of the unit Driver Engineer All personnel shall be familiar with the proper methods of cleaning all SCBA components in accordance with manufacturer s policies Safety Operations SCBAs will be worn by all Fire Rescue Operations personnel entering an IDLH or potentially IDLH atmosphere and or when determined by the officer in charge The SCBA will NOT be removed after the fire is extinguished until the officer in charge determines the structure is clear of smoke and toxic products All personnel will exit the hazardous environment before the point at which remaining operation time of breathing apparatus equals the time necessary to return safely to a nonhazardous environment Face mask fit testing will be conducted in accordance with OSHA 1910 134 EG 02 1 e Personnel who must wear glasses while using SCBA shall have their face mask equipped with a spectacle kit Task Benchmarks Donning Procedure e Perform a proper Daily Check prior to donni
122. osition A unique feature of the Drager SCBA is a backplate that provides unrestricted movement that can fit the torso lengths of different firefighters The carbon fiber composite backplate features a unique 3 position height adjustment This feature allows the wearer to adjust the height of the backplate within seconds The backplate automatically lengthens and pivots to accommodate the user s movements and the unique self adjusting pivoting waist belt allows the backplate to do this In addition to an increased range of movement the weight of the SCBA rides on the hips to reduce back strain This also increases stability and balance by providing a lower center of gravity The carry and drag handles have carabineer and webbing connection points The side handles have a pull force of up to 600 Ibs and the yoke has a pull force of up to 750 lbs SCBA 1 Reflective shroud for increased safety Sentinel 7000 Digital Gauge Swivel amp Pivot Waist Belt Slide and Lock Harness Connections Integrated Hose Channels Buddy Breathing Multilink Pull Forward Waist Adjustment Air Cylinder The air cylinder utilizes a composite carbon fiber construction A pressure indicator built into the cylinder valve indicates the pressure of air currently in the cylinder The gauge is graduated in 1000 PSI increments ranging from O to 4500 PSI A cylinder that is full bottle range 4000 4500 PSI is identified on the gauge in green There are two s
123. ounded the hose is straightened for at least 5 behind the nozzle Dutchman A Dutchman is placed into the hose load to prevent a coupling from flipping over when the hose is pulled from the bed It consists of a small section of hose folded back on itself next to a coupling The Dutchman is placed on the side of the coupling opposite the direction that the hose would normally be pulled from the bed A Dutchman is not required in a hose bed where the hose may be deployed in either direction transverse pre connect Hose Evolutions The hose evolutions required to be performed by all Fire Rescue Operations Personnel include the following Task Standards e TS 01 Fast Attack e TS 02 2 Hose Deploy One Person e TS 03 2 Hose Deploy Two Person e TS 04 2 Hose Deploy Three Person e TS 05 Foam Eductor e TS 06 Foam PRO pak e TS 07 Fire Attack High Rise Standpipe Evolution e TS 08 3 Hose to 1 Feedbag e TS 09 Portable Monitor Attack e TS 10 Deck Gun Blitz Attack Defensive Ops e TS 11 Elevated Master Stream e TS 12 Relay Pump e TS 13 Elevated Master Stream Sky Boom Hose 5 Chapter S HFD Ground Ladder Manual The purpose intent of the HFD Ground Ladder Manual is to standardize the methods skills and knowledge to be employed by personnel of the Henderson Fire Department in relation to ground ladder practices It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Henderson Fire Department who may
124. ouplings should then be lubricated with a non water based lubricant such as WD 40 Do not cover a clean coupling with a dirty dust cap EG 11 5 Equipment Specs AMKUS GH2S XL Power Unit O Or OR G O O Honda Motor 5 5 HP 4 stoke engine Fuel TRUFUEL 4 cycle 0 53 gal capacity High pressure two stage pumping system Maximum operating pressure 10 500 psi Utilizes 2 gal of non toxic mineral based hydraulic fluid Weight 94 0 Ibs AMKUS AMK 30CX Spreader O O O O Maximum Spreader Opening 32 0 in Maximum Spreader Force 16 950 Ibs Rated input pressure 10 500 psi Weight 47 5 Ibs AMKUS AMK 25 Cutter O O O O Maximum Cutter Opening at tips 4 1 in Maximum Cutting Force 60 000 Ibs Rated input pressure 10 500 psi Weight 30 1 Ibs AMKUS AMK 40R Ram O O O O Maximum Push Force 30 650 Ibs Maximum Pull Force 14 400 Ibs Rated Input Pressure 10 500 psi Length Open 40 0 in Length Closed 25 4 in Weight 33 0 Ibs AMKUS AMK 60R Ram O O OOO Maximum Push Force 30 650 Ibs Maximum Pull Force 14 400 Ibs Rated Input Pressure 10 500 psi Length Open 60 3 in Length Closed 35 5 in Weight 43 5 Ibs EG 11 6 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 12 PRO Pak Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the TFT PRO pak portable foam system Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Def
125. ource arc flame heat Concentrations higher than UEL are too rich to burn Thermal Conductivity Detector A thermal conductivity detector is based on the principle that gases differ in their ability to conduct heat Safety Operations e The safe use of the Radiation monitor shall be in line with HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response e The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with the Radiation monitor operations at all times 1 Full Structure PPE 2 SCBA e Read and understand this guideline before operating Improper use of the gas monitor could result in bodily harm or death EG 15 1 e The GX 2012 uses an advanced detection system consisting of up to five gas sensors e The GX 2012 detects the presence of combustible gas oxygen 02 and carbon monoxide CO simultaneously e As liquids reach or exceed their flashpoints the amount of flammable vapors will increase e The GX 2012 s compact size and easy to use design makes it ideally suited for a wide range of applications e In RESCUE settings there are NO RED LIGHTS for LEL e In RECON settings 10 of LEL is the RED Light for turnouts and SCBA o The operator should never exceed 1 of the LEL in any other ensemble e WARNING The GX 2012 detects oxygen deficiency elevated levels of oxygen combustible gases carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide all of which can be dangerous or life th
126. ow center punch Step chocks Door Chocks NY Hook HFD carries Fire Hooks Unlimited NY Hooks in 6 8 and 10 lengths The NY hook has an all purpose head and steel shaft that is an essential tool on any interior fire attack ia Pike Pole Tools amp Equipment 8 56 Fire sprinkler head stoppers 60 Rubbish hook The Nupla rubbish hook was developed to find hidden fire in deep seated smoldering fires normally found in dumps or in dumpsters The rubbish hook utilizes two large six inch pointed prongs to grasp debris in huge chunks It is also used as a rugged tool for ventilation of buildings constructed of modern sheet materials 57 Security Torx wrench set l l such as plywood It is the tool of choice for sounding a roof due to its broader surface 61 Street Key 58 Hose roller S 62 Swift water response bag Each bag t contains two of the following personal flotation devices PFD knifes whistles b helmets throw bags 59 Squeegee with handle Tools amp Equipment 9 63 2 gallon Water extinguisher 64 Dry chemical extinguisher 20 Ib 65 CO Extinguisher 69 Closet Hook Nupla 4 ft Closet Hook 66 Salvage cover 12 x 18 canvas salvage cover 70 Pry Bar 71 Hay hook 67 Hall runners 3 x 18 red vinyl made by King Canvas 12 Bolt Cutters The HFD carries H K Porter 18 24 and 36 bolt cutters 68 Salvage
127. pak from apparatus compartment and position at site of operation Fill with foam concentrate e Unscrew the fill port lid by turning counterclockwise e Fill tank to bottom of fill port e Overfilling will cause foam to seep out of vents e Close the fill port lid and set the selector wheel on the lit to indicate type of foam in the tank Attach inlet fire hose to the coupling on the inlet end of the PRO pak e For maximum maneuverability attach 1 hose to the PRO pak itself Select the appropriate nozzle from the molded compartments on the side of the tank e The nozzle may be attached directly to the quick connect fitting on the control block or to the end of the outlet hose which is then attached to the control block e Twist the nozzle or hose one quarter turn to the tight to latch the quick connect fitting set Foam Concentration e Remove the nut on top of the percentage knob and lift the knob to select the proper foam concentrate type e Replace the knob nut e Turn the knob to the desired concentrate percentage e The knob may be turned to the OFF position for water use only EG 12 3 On N Charge the hose line Turn the flow control valve handle to start water flowing through the PRO pak Adjusting the flow control valve will determine the flow quality Operate PRO pak and apply foam blanket per HFD TS 06 PRO pak and SOP D 10 Foam Operations Maintenance Procedures Extended Operation It may b
128. peration Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Sight Gauge The sight gauge is the window visible on the front of the hydraulic fluid reservoir The hydraulic fluid need only be visible at the 2 mark in the window It is not necessary for hydraulic fluid to completely fill the sight gauge window Quick Couplings The quick couplings are the couplings found on the hydraulic hoses These couplings are designed to safely and quickly hot swap tools Dead Man The dead man feature ensures that the tool will only operated with constant applied pressure to the control valve Releasing the control valve on the tool will stop all movement of the tool Safety Operations e The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with hydraulic tool operations at all times 1 Gloves 2 Eye Protection 3 Turnout Jacket Turnout Pants and Helmet when used in accordance with HFD TS 14 Hydraulic Extrication e Honda engines are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions e Know how to stop the engine quickly and understand the operation of all controls Never permit anyone to operate the engine and tools without proper instructions e DANGER Refuel with care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped e To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation keep the engine at
129. r The OPEN position is when the lever is all the way to the right Moving the throttle lever from right to left will make the engine run faster The throttle lever is the top metal lever Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the engine Task Benchmarks Starting Procedure Perform proper Daily Check prior to starting the fan Perform the recommended starting method as follows 1 The fuel valve lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run a ON position is all the way to the right 2 The engine switch must be in the ON position for the engine to run 3 To start a cold engine move the choke lever to the CLOSED a To restart a warm engine leave the choke lever in the OPEN position 4 Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW position towards the Left about 1 3 of the way toward the FAST position EG 06 2 5 Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Return the starter grip gently 6 If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up 7 Position the throttle lever for the desired fan speed 8 Place and operate fan per HFD TS 01 Fast Attack Stopping Procedure 1 To stop the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch to the OFF position 2 Under normal conditions move the throttle lever to the SLOW position and then turn the engine switch to the OFF position 3 Tu
130. r LED Light Explanation Sentinel PASS device 5 LED s 1 green Flashes continually when PASS device is sensing or any alarm 2 red Flash continually when PASS device is in low air or full alarm 2 blue Flash continually when PASS device is in low air or full alarm Back frame 4 LED s 2 blue face down and flash every 20 seconds when PASS is in sensing mode 2 blue face down and 2 red face up Flash every 5 seconds during low air alarm When in Full Alarm Mode the same 2 blue and 2 red flash continually and rapidly when PASS device is in full alarm Low main battery A low battery icon will be displayed on the user interface or the Green Yellow battery LED will flash yellow Low HUD battery The Green Yellow battery LED will flash green Loss of HUD communication The HUD blue LED will flash HUD LEDs Green Cylinder Air Level uesa T O 1 4to approx 100 psi Mask Heads Up Display HUD When the SCBA is turned on all 6 mask LEDs illuminate to full brightness on startup The wireless signal blue and low battery LED green yellow are the last 2 LEDs After initial start up the 4 pressure LEDs are on for 15 seconds and off for 45 seconds The Cycle will repeat itself Any pressure change causes lights to refresh and restart the 15 45 cycle Depressing the right button on PASS refreshes and restarts the 15 45 cycle An ambient light sensor adjusts brightness of LED s HUD Pressure Gauge Uses 4 LED s in success
131. r Temp Gun Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the Infrared Thermometer Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Polymerization a chemical reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form larger molecules that contain repeating structural unit Commonly seen with double bonded carbons Safety Operations e The safe use of the Infrared Thermometer shall be in line with HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02 Hazmat WMD Response and SOP EM XX Hazardous Materials Response e The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with the Infrared Thermometer operations during Hazardous Materials incidents 1 Full Structure PPE 2 SCBA e Avoid direct eye exposure Basic Functions e The temp gun is useful for determining if a combustible liquid i e diesel fuel has reached its flash point 140 and is now considered a flammable liquid e This tool along with the TIC is useful for determining effectiveness of decontamination and large area searches for reacting chemicals i e rail yard or drain system e Utilized to identify if a chemical reaction is taking place e Reactions will generate a temperature change either hot or cold e During polymerization temperatures will increase inside an enclosed vessel EG 18 1 Task Benchmarks 1 8 Operate the GX 2012 Gas Tracer per HFD Administrative Directive 2013 02
132. reatening e WARNING To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere batteries must only be changed or charged in an area known to be nonhazardous Basic Functions e The GX 2012 uses up to five sensors to monitor combustible gas oxygen 02 carbon monoxide CO and hydrogen sulfide H2S simultaneously The sensors are located inside the GX 2012 and are held in their sockets by the flow chamber e The LEL sensor detects combustible gas in the LEL range It uses a catalytic element for detection The reaction of gas with oxygen on the catalyst causes a change in the resistance of the element which affects the current flowing through it e The volume sensor detects combustible gas in the volume range It uses a thermal conductivity TC element for detection The presence of combustible gas cools the element causing a change in the resistance of the element which affects the current flowing through it e Three red alarm LED arrays are visible through frosted plastic lenses in the case One is on the top front one on the left side and one on the right side The alarm LED arrays alert you to gas low battery and failure alarms e One solid state electronic buzzer is located inside the case Holes on the top front of the case allow the sound to exit the case The buzzer sounds for gas alarms malfunctions and low battery voltage e A vibrating motor inside the GX 2012 case vibrates for gas alarms unit malfunctions Control Butto
133. rn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position Maintenance Procedures Daily Checks Perform a visual inspection look around and underneath for signs of leaks and or damage Check the fuel level Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling Weekly Checks Perform Daily Checks Check the engine oil level Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage Check proper operation of the fan Run to operating temperature approximately 5 min Check fan at idle approximately 1 min Shut fan down and restart Hot start check After operation clean and refuel as necessary After Use If the fan is still serviceable steps must be taken to ensure readiness of the fan prior to placing it back in the apparatus compartment To ensure readiness perform a Daily Check Allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the fan back in the apparatus EG 06 3 Extended Maintenance The HFD Equipment Technician will schedule and maintain the fan per manufacturer s specifications to include but will not be limited to o Change fuel in the fan quarterly Check air filter and change annually Check fuel sediment bowl and or fuel filter Change fuel filter annually Check spark plug and change annually Check carburetor adjustments Change engine oil annually OO 0 O Oro Extended Operation It may be necessary to use the fan for extended periods During
134. rolled COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING HOSE The terms coupling and uncoupling hose defines the process of attaching and disconnecting male female and storz couplings to any two sections of hose The process of coupling and uncoupling hose sections together requires screwing together threaded male and female hose couplings or snapping together two storz couplings to make a continuous water way The need for speed and accuracy under emergency conditions requires that specific techniques be used In many cases nozzles and fittings may be attached and detached using the same techniques for coupling and uncoupling hose The following methods should be used when coupling and uncoupling hose e Foot Tilt Method e Two Person Method e Utilizing Spanners Method Tight Coupling Hose Line Safety To provide greater safety for personnel and equipment while using hose lines the following procedures shall be adhered to 1 Nozzles shall be shut off after attachment to hose lines and at any other time the flow from the nozzle ceases 2 When practical hose lines that are operated from ladders roofs or other heights shall not be charged with water until after such lines have been secured in position 3 Where possible hose to upper floors shall be cleared from ladders and secured in order to provide safe operation 4 Personnel shall not direct or cause a stream of water from a line to be directed upon any person or into any premises unnecessarily 5 Care must
135. roper use EG 13 1 WARNING Improper use of foam can result in personnel injury or damage to the environment Foam concentrates can be ineffective if not used at the correct percentage Make sure that the Proportioning Knob is set to the correct concentration for the type of foam being used All personnel shall review the Material Safety Data Sheets for Phos Chek WD 881 foam concentrate and Angus Alcoseal FFFP Multi purpose Firefighting foam and follow their guidelines for storage handling and use General Information The eductor proportioning rate ranges from 0 25 0 5 1 3 to 6 The TFT eductor can be used with 0 25 or 0 5 Class A foam concentrates for wildland rural and urban fire suppression on Class A fuels wood paper combustible materials On Class A materials the eductor is intended to be used for direct extinguishment overhaul and wetting of fuels On Class B materials the eductor is primarily intended for vapor suppression or extinguishment They can be used with high viscosity 1 3 6 3x3 and 3x6 Alcohol Resistant Class B concentrates on flammable liquids containing polar solvents The eductor can also be used with plain AFFF concentrates rated at 1 3 or 6 with various freeze protected foams and with FFFP foam types These foams generally have a lower viscosity than the calibration viscosity of the TFT eductor and will be inducted faster than expected resulting in stronger concentrations While thi
136. rous situations All safety operations must be observed at all times WARNING Operation of ground ladders without understanding the HFD Ground Ladder Manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of equipment Users who have not read and understood all operating and safety instructions are not qualified to operate this equipment Overreaching overbalancing or overloading ladder limits are the most common causes of ladder related injuries in general use Gloves shall be worn to reduce the possibility of pinching fingers or skin which can occur with articulating folding or extension ladders A helmet and goggles or face shield with approved HFD safety glasses shall be worn to protect the wearer from falling debris Utilize the correct ladder Altering the climbing angle or working off rungs at the tip can lead to injury All DUO SAFETY Aluminum ladders feature welded and expanded rungs This two step process makes certain the rung joints are as strong as the ladder beams and no looseness can develop DUO SAFETY Aluminum Fire ladders feature 6061 T6 aluminum alloy 1 1 4 corrugated rungs and welded rung joints DUO SAFETY extension and roof ladder models are all rated for 750 Ib load with a 4 1 safety factor EG 04 1 e All DUO SAFETY Ladders meet or exceed all applicable standards as established by the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Service Ground Ladders at time of manufacture Task Benchmarks e Use of the HFD Ground L
137. rs General Care amp Maintenance 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 29 30 31 32 35 36 38 39 40 Ladders Ladder Basics Terms Terms It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Henderson Fire Department who may be required to execute ground ladder operations as a part of their normal duty and function to remain familiar with ladder terms and definitions Ground Ladder Term used to designate the difference between ladders raised on the ground and those raised from the apparatus such as a Truck Co or Ladder Co Straight Ladder Used to identify a ladder of one section also known as a single ladder or wall ladder Extension Ladder Term used to identify a ladder with two or more sections Bed Section Describes the lower section or bottom section of an extension ladder also known as the main section Fly Section The upper section or top section of an extension ladder of the IA a va ladder a Ladders 1 Base Bottom or ground end of ladder also Gusset Plates Plates which are attached to known as butt or heel beams by rivets that are used to support rungs Shoes Metal safety plates attached to the base also known as Truss Blocks VESPA APRs 2 Megas ae Masten eww He RSET TS of a ground ladder to stabilize the ladder and protect the beam ends also known as heel plates or butt spurs Pulley Small grooved wheel thro
138. s does not degrade foam quality it does reduce the operating time for a given foam supply Class A foam concentrates are generally less viscous than Class B foam concentrates Using 1 Class B foam percentage setting to educt Class A foam may cause the actual Class A foam percentage to be more than 1 Nozzle Selection Eductors work with any nozzle whose gallonage is equal or larger than eductors However if a larger gallonage nozzle is used the reach of nozzle and the proportioning rate of the eductor will be compromised Fog type nozzles have the greatest reach in the straight stream position The finished foam is produced as the stream projects forward and the greatest expansion is at the end of the stream While straight stream gives maximum reach it can also splash flammable liquids if not carefully applied The stream impact can be softened by deflecting the stream off nearby objects The stream can also be trimmed to a 10 15 degree pattern which gives good reach and creates a softer snow flaking effect at the end of the stream Air aspirating devices such as the TFT FOAMJET allow a wider selection of foam concentrates to be used and can produce a better quality of finished foam This thicker foam blanket has better vapor suppression and is longer lasting than foam from non aspirated nozzles The final expansion ratio and the amount of finished foam depends on the type of foam concentrate being used The nozzle must be
139. s 4500 PSI high pressure 45 min bottle References e Equipment Operations Handbook Chapter 3 SCBA e Drager PSS 7000 User manual e Hendersonfireonline com Drager SCBA training links e HFD Administrative Directive Self Contained Breathing Apparatus EG 02 6 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 03 ELITE XR Thermal Imager Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the thermal imager Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Electro opticak The ELITE XR is a complex electro optical device that uses an electric field with light traversing it to produce images Electronic systems are subject to potential failures If a failure occurs the user will no longer have access to the thermal images provided by the ELITE XR Intrinsically Safe The ELITE XR is not rated as intrinsically safe Do not use the system in environments or atmospheres where static or a spark will cause explosion Digital Direct Temperature DDT The DDT provides the average relative or observed temperature of an object or objects within the crosshairs The relative temperature is displayed in numerical form in the upper right hand corner of the viewing screen DDT is operational at all times and cannot be switched on or off Sense Mode Sometimes called a sensitivity mode or gain mode is similar to the exposure compensation controls in a typical digital camera Th
140. s will perform Operational Checks on the units assigned to them Visualize the UltraRadiac in Pelican case Turn on unit and check battery life Weekly Checks 1 Check the calibration due date If calibration is within 30 days of expiration coordinate with HFD Equipment Technician for transfer of unit for re calibration Perform a visual inspection Remove dust moisture loose dirt from outside surfaces of the unit with a clean soft cloth If necessary the unit may be cleaned with a mild solution of ordinary detergent and water rinsed and thoroughly dried Press and hold the ON OFF key until the display appears and release the key e The Rate Mode should appear with the word RATE shown at the top left of the screen Figure 2 EG 16 4 Figure 2 The Rate Display e AUD and VIS indicate that the Audio and Visual alarms are both enabled e The unit will start counting and displaying the instantaneous Rate Naturally occurring background radiation will cause the unit to display a low reading e Press the DOSE key to switch to Dose Mode The Dose Mode should appear with the word DOSE shown at the top left of the screen Figure Figure 3 The Dose Display e Press the RATE key to switch to Rate Mode 4 While in Rate Mode press and hold the CLR TEST key until you see the test display in Figure 4 approximately 4 seconds and release the key BAT RATE SEEYA Figure 4 The Test Display EG
141. sages first Do not interrupt unless you have Emergency Traffic Radio Communication Format The HFD will utilize the Hey you its me format Order Model Along with the Hey you it s me format the Order Model will also be followed The Order Model states that before a message is sent the receiver must indicate they are ready to listen and then after it is given they must briefly restate the message to insure clarity Radio Etiquette A professional and courteous demeanor will be maintained during radio communication Foul language sarcasm insults and horseplay will not be allowed The primary channels of Z7 B9 and TAC 3 will not be utilized for any communication outside of emergency operations and official fire department business EG 01 2 Radio Channels e HFD primary dispatch communication channel is Zone 7 Battalion 9 e Zone Tac 3 will be the first tactical channel utilized for significant incidents e All units dispatched on first alarm assignments will be advised to switch to Z7 Tac 3 e The IC or dispatch can request to switch communications to Z7 Tac 3 on any incident that is escalating and creating communication difficulty on the primary channel e The additional Tactical Channels that can be utilized by the IC are Tac 4 9 e Zone 7 Battalion 9 is the main channel to be monitored by on duty personnel e All Fire Rescue Operations personnel assigned a portable radio shall monitor radio transmissions
142. se Use baby soap if further cleaning is needed WARNING AIR DRY ONLY NO COMPRESSED AIR e SCBA Pack O O O 0 O Ensure the LDV is in its holder with doffing button depressed Ensure the cylinder is attached to first stage regulator and back plate Use cool water and baby soap as needed Air dry Perform a Daily Check Perform a High Pressure Leak Test Weekly Monday Check e Perform a Daily Check e Perform a High Pressure Leak Test 1 wN nO O Ensure cylinder is off doffing button is depressed and no pressure is in the lines Press the left button on the Sentinel When the high pressure leak test icon is displayed press the left button again Open cylinder valve when icon is displayed Close cylinder valve when icon is displayed Press right button After test pass through icon is displayed press right button Test complete e If the pack does not pass retest if it does not pass a second time place the pack out of service EG 02 5 Equipment Specs Drager PSS 7000 SCBA e Advanced compression molded comfort padding e Carbon fiber composite back plate e Three height adjustments e 10 second air cylinder quick connect disconnect e Sentinel 7000 provides real time information to the user every 30 seconds e Both the Drager PSS 7000 SCBA and the Sentinel 7000 are powered by one central quick change battery pack system with five AA batteries with an additional CR 123 backup battery e Utilize
143. sh and a garden hose Rescue only Drop Bag Drop bags can be found carried with each SCBA contains 50 of rope that can be used Each bag for multiple tasks including but not limited to tool hoist search and rescue operations 10 11 12 Portable Radio The frontline radio currently in use by the HFD is the Motorola XTS 5000R HFD main communications channel is Zone 7 BATT9 and Zone 7 TAC 3 for all structure fire responses and multi companyincidents a ae i MA N d Tir r Shovels Fire suppression apparatus carry at minimum a Round Tip Square Tip and Scoop Shovel APEN ANANYA SG PIII SII 7 SA INN y I Ws MN PIIN M Y AINN MAI AN SS AS 4 lt f f We aS Utility Rope Bag Tools amp Equipment 3 13 14 15 5 gallon bucket of absorbent Push Broom with handle Class A foam ICL Performance Products Phos Check WD881 Class A foam concentrate Comes in 5 gal buckets Class A foam makes water far more effective for a variety of fire fighting applications High quality foam reduces surface tension and increases penetration into the fuel Class A foam is ideal for direct fire suppression mop up overhaul structure protection and many other operations Class A Foam Concentra PHOS CHeK MPE 16 17 18 Class B foam Angus Fire Alcoseal AR FFFP is a superior quality Alcohol Resistant Film Forming Fluoroprotei
144. sition enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine o The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting and for restarting a warm engine e The choke arm is engaged when the throttle cable lever is adjusting to the FAST position e Moving the throttle lever towards you FAST position will engage full choke and make the engine run faster e Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the engine e All AMKUS spreaders cutters and rams are operated using a twist grip control valve Twist to the right to open Twist to the left to close Releasing the control will cause it to spring to the center position and stop the tool Dead man feature EG 11 2 Task Benchmarks Starting Procedure e Perform proper Daily Check prior to starting the AMKUS Power Unit e Perform the recommended starting method as follows i T 8 The fuel valve lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run a ON position is all the way to the right To start a cold engine move the throttle towards you FAST position for full choke Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Return the starter grip gently Once the engine starts gradually throttle back on the throttle lever moving it towards the SLOW position Connect the hydraulic hoses from the power unit to the tool selected a To connect rotate the sleeve on the locking female coupling until the locking
145. sted accordance with standards for portable fire extinguishers NFPA 10 After Use Maintenance for Pressurized Water Extinguisher e Partial discharge may cause extinguisher to leak e Invert and press operating lever to release all remaining pressure e Empty and rinse extinguisher with warm water getting all remaining foam out of tank e Recharge with 2 5 gallons of water e Then add 1 cup Class A foam Phos Chek WD 881 e After placing nozzle carrying handle on top and only hand tightening pressurize with 100 psi of air e All Dry Chemical extinguishers are to be installed inspected maintained and tested accordance with standards for portable fire extinguishers NFPA 10 Daily Checks e Check pressure is in operating range e Check unit for damage or corrosion e Check to make sure nozzle and hose is unobstructed Weekly Checks e Perform Daily Checks e Check Service Date of Dry Chemical Extinguisher Cleaning e The extinguisher shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use EG 07 2 Equipment Specs Dry Chemical e Model Sentry AA20 e 20lb Dry Chemical Extinguisher e 10 A e 120B C e 28 second discharge time e Maximum effective range 22 ft e Operating temperature range 40 to 120 F e Charged weight 32 Ibs Pressurized Water e MODEL AMEREX 240 e 2 Gallon e 2A e 50 second discharge time e Maximum effective range 25 ft e Operating temperature range 40 to 120 F EG 07 3 Firefighter
146. t stops spinning Turning with a running saw in hand must be done with extreme caution The gyroscopic effect caused by the spinning blade makes the saw somewhat unwieldy when changing its cutting angle this is inherent to the saw and the operator should be aware of this Particular care should be paid to the surrounding area When cutting metal the saw throws off hot sparks that can provide an ignition source in flammable atmospheres or to combustible solids Care should be taken to have firefighters and extinguishing equipment in place prior to the cutting operation if the situation calls for these precautions Care must be taken that the area in the path of the sparks is clear prior to cutting with the saw Hot sparks can be thrown up to 15 feet from the cutting area Use of Blades Rotary saws in use by this department use the standard issue 12 in diamond tipped blade The diamond blade is a fast cutting blade with a blend of hardened synthetic diamond material fastened to the outer edge This blade can cut metals masonry reinforced concrete and mixed materials The department also issues 12 in abrasive disk blades for masonry concrete metal and general purpose cutting Truck Companies also utilize a 14 in diamond tipped blade EG 09 2 Task Benchmarks Starting Procedure e Perform proper daily check prior to starting saw e Perform the recommended starting method as follows e Fora cold start place saw on the ground s
147. tank for right or left hand operation See TFT PRO pak manual for information on changing position e Class A foam concentrates are generally less viscous than Class B foam concentrates Do not use 1 Class B concentrates with the percentage knob set at 1 on the Class A side knob Using 1 Class B foam on the 1 Class A setting may cause the actual percentage to be less than 1 Nozzle Selection e Straight Stream Nozzle is for Class A foam solutions Foam expansion will be negligible It should be used where maximum reach or penetration is desired EG 12 2 Low Expansion Nozzle can be used with either Class A or B foam solutions Reach is slightly less than the smooth bore It should be used on Class B fires for extinguishment and Class A fuels to soak the fuel with a wet foam solution Medium Expansion Nozzle produces the greatest expansion ratios It should be used on Class B fuels for vapor suppression and Class A fuels when a longer lasting insulating layer of drier foam is desired The PRO pak eductor will not work if the backpressure from the outlet hose or nozzle is too high Adding additional hose or using other hose assemblies and nozzles may cause the PRO pak to not function properly There is no check valve in the PRO pak eductor system Do not install a shut off valve between the PRO pak and the nozzle This can cause the foam tank to fill with water and dilute the foam concentrate Task Benchmarks 1 Obtain PRO
148. the electronic shutter and iris will automatically evaluate the scene to give continuous and updated thermal information to the viewer This will produce a clicking sound This is a normal function for the ELITE XR The ELITE XR will select one of the three basic gain modes High Sense Mode H Mid Sense Mode M Thousand Plus Mode El indicator will appear on bottom left of display Intelligent Focus Override Feature enables firefighters to manually select between Mid Sense and Thousand Plus Modes by placing the crosshairs over warmer cooler objects to manipulate the gain settings of the camera WARNING Manipulation of sensitivity mode settings described in this Intelligent Focus Override Feature section should only be attempted by users who are o Experienced in fire ground operations o Experienced in the usage of thermal imagers in firefighting environments o Have received training specifically on the usage of the XR s Intelligent Focus Override feature o Users who do not qualify on all three conditions should not attempt to use the Intelligent Focus Override Feature WARNING When looking at shiny objects such as chrome unpainted aluminum unpainted stainless steel and other metals the DDT temperature readings can be significantly distorted It should be noted that when viewing a fire scene DDT is measuring the temperature of an object and NOT the air temperature Failure to observe this warning could result in death or serious injury
149. thods skills and knowledge to be employed by personnel of the Henderson Fire Department in relation to fire ground hose evolutions It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Henderson Fire Department who may be required to execute hose operations as a part of their normal duties and function to remain familiar with and be able to perform the practices outlined in this document This document shall consist of this cover page and all related subsections which deal with one or more specific hose operations and or evolutions adopted by the Henderson Fire Department This document has been written under the premise and intent that will facilitate the addition or deletion of material as the need arises The attempt will be to cover all practices which a firefighter may be called upon to perform during basic hose evolutions as may be dictated but not limited to emergency incidents and training scenarios Most commonly the primary responsibility of an engine company is to apply an extinguishing agent to an existing fire Although engine company members are often required to perform tasks other than agent application this Chapter is dedicated to the various evolutions used to provide water to a fire There are many factors which will determine the type of hose evolution to be applied to a given situation Whether or not fire is visible during response the volume of fire the location of the fire exposure problems and potential life hazard
150. tions and accessories must be approved by the Logistics Chief Radios must be turned off during battery removal and installation according to the manufacturer s instructions In the event a portable radio has been immersed or extensively exposed to water or any other liquid the unit should be turned off and the battery removed immediately to stop corrosion to the circuits see Item I Portable radios and or its accessories damaged or not working properly shall be reported to the on duty Battalion Chief for replacement EG 01 1 lf a radio and or its accessories is lost or stolen it must be reported immediately to the on duty Battalion Chief An official report must be completed Once the radio and or accessories have been replaced by the Battalion Chief the equipment will be turned over to the Logistics Division Chief for replacement or repair The 800 mhz fleet maps shall be kept current by the Logistics Division and can be found by contacting them General Requirements Standard Language Clear text will be used Codes will be avoided if possible Radio Communication Techniques Before transmitting know what you are going to say Personnel must use a calm clear voice Speak slowly and position your mouth 1 3 inches away from the radio Be concise Only utilize radio traffic for pertinent information Prioritize your messages Do not use up valuable air time with unimportant messages and insignificant details Transmit critical mes
151. tive in tight spots as might be found with a driver s feet entangled with the brake or clutch pedal EG 10 3 Maintenance Procedures Blade Installation e WARNING Before installing or changing out blades disconnect saw from power e Lift blade clamp release lever to unlock blade clamp locking mechanism e Insert appropriate blade into the clamp until it bottoms Normally blades are inserted with the teeth facing down The blade clamp will accept the blade in either position teeth up or down e Press down blade clamp lever to lock blade in place e Grasp blade lightly and pull traction against saw to ensure blade clamp is locked e Toremove the blade repeat procedure to release blade clamp lock After Use e If the sawzall is still serviceable steps must be taken to ensure its readiness prior to placing it back in the apparatus compartment e To ensure readiness perform a Daily Check Daily Checks e Perform a visual inspection o Check for any signs of damage to the saw or blade o Check power cord for any signs of damage to insulation o Ensure back up replacement blades are available Weekly Checks e Perform Daily Checks e Check proper operation of the sawzall e After operation clean and replace blade as necessary Cleaning e The sawzall shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use e Following use blow out all air passages with dry compressed air e All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth
152. ugh which the halyard is drawn Halyard Rope or cable used for hoisting fly Beam One of two principal sides of a ladder sections Rungs Cross members between the beams on which people climb Main Beam The principal beam of an extension ladder Ladders 2 Dogs Metal devices attached to the inside Anchor The part of the ladder which is used to beams on fly sections of extension ladders attach the halyard to the ladder Dogs are used to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended also known as pawls or locks Guides Metal strips on an extension ladder Balance Point Point of a ladder where weight is which guides the fly section and holds the fly to distributed evenly Balance point is marked with the main section while being raised sometimes blue reflective tape along beams of ladder in the form of slots or channels j ire S EV ee g ej m f fA al PA E me p piad pam i a RON WENANG WA A yi Stops Metal pieces which prevent the fly from being extended out of the main section Ladders 3 Fire Ladder Labels One set pair of Danger Electrical Angle labels are required for each ladder The labels should be placed at the bottom of the ladder outside the rail of the base section both sides between the 4th and 5th rung up from the bottom Be sure the left label is placed on the left side and the right label is placed on the right side If placed on the wrong sides of the la
153. und ladder practices This document contains the following information within its subsection s Introduction One of the most important factors in the smooth operation of ladders is the proper use of ladder commands All personnel working with ladders should be familiar with the exact communication that takes place when executing a ladder evolution Only one person will be tasked with issuing the ladder commands The person at the base of the ladder will be the designated the Ladder Commander The ladder commands used by the Henderson Fire Department are Beam Ladder Shoulder Ladder Raise the Fly Lower Ladder into Building Remove Ladder from the Building Lower the Fly Reverse Ladder Ground Ladder Bed Ladder O CON DU BWHN FE Ladder commands are given in two parts 1 Preparatory command 2 Execution command Example Preparatory Prepare to beam ladder Execution Beam Ladder The Henderson Fire Department also uses standardized communications while executing ladder operations These include 1 Ladder coming through safety order used to alert others on the fire ground that you are operating nearby with a ladder 2 Beam raise or flat raise informs partner which raise will be executed 3 Fingers and toes safety order for partner to check that hands and feet are clear from moving fly section 4 Dogs locked sa
154. urther aid Air Jack insertion there is a built in stiffener that prevents the wedge from bending when you insert it O O O OO O O OO OO EG 14 3 Firefighter Equipment Guideline 15 Gas Tracer GX 2012 Goal To provide an Equipment Guideline Standard to ensure safe consistent operation and maintenance of the radiation monitor Level of Training All Fire Rescue Operations Personnel Definitions Flow Chamber Located on the back of the GX 2012 and is held in place by three Phillips screws The flow chamber seals to the rubber sensor gasket which seals to the sensor faces inside the GX 2012 and routes flow from the pump to the sensors and to the exhaust port also a part of the flow chamber PPM Parts Per Million is commonly used as a measure of small levels of pollutants PPM is the mass ratio between the pollutant component and the solution PPM is defined as 1 10 000 PPM LEL Lower Explosive Limit is the lowest concentration of a gas or a vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition source arc flame heat At a concentration in air lower than the LEL gas mixtures are too lean to burn Methane gas has a LEL of 4 If the atmosphere has less than 4 methane an explosion cannot occur even if a source of ignition is present UEL Upper Explosive Limit is the highest concentration of a gas or a vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition s
155. w tone in succession Volume increases from 25 to 29 sec will be emitted from the user interface sounder and the additional alarm sounders Move the user interface to cancel the alarm do not attempt to use the buttons to switch off the pre alarm PASS Full Alarm Full alarm will activate after 30 seconds with no PASS movement A high level sweeping alarm continuous ascending low to high tones will be emitted from the user interface sounder and the additional alarm sounders red and blue LEDs on the user interface and top and bottom of the additional alarm sounders will flash intermittently the user interface will show the alarm icon PASS full alarm emits 95 decibels at 10 in all directions Simultaneously press and hold the RH and LH buttons of the user interface to cancel the alarm 50 Air Alarm PASS will emit 2 identical loud electric tone beeps at 2250 PSI EOST 25 Air Alarm The EOST alarms will activate when the PSI drops below 1125 PSI The user interface will emit an audible alarm tone continuous electronic cricket tones 2 seconds on and 2 seconds off and red and blue LEDs will flash the red LED on the HUD will flash the mechanical whistle on the first stage regulator will sound The mechanical and electric alarms are independent and one may start before the other The mechanical whistle will operate independently of the Sentinel electronics Either of the EOST 25 alarms may start at up to 1180 PSI SCBA 4 Drdge
156. water Users should be conscious of the battery life Only enter a hazardous environment when a full battery charge is indicated on the battery charge indicator EG 03 2 The ELITE XR is not rated as Intrinsically Safe Do not use the system in environments or atmospheres where static or a spark will cause explosion Repeated exposure to high temperature environments without adequate periods for the unit to self cool may result in degradation or loss of the thermal image or damage to the internal components Be sure to allow adequate cool down periods between high temperature exposures Exposure to high temperature environments for an extended period of time may result in degradation or loss of the thermal image Be sure not to overexpose or heat saturate the equipment beyond the design tolerances of the system The service life of the ELITE XR depends in part on how it is used and the environmental conditions in which it is used Under heavy usage or under extreme environmental conditions the service life of the equipment may vary Batteries supplied with the ELITE XR have been designed based on specific performance values Replacement batteries must be obtained ONLY from an Authorized ISG INFRASYS Service Center The ELITE XR incorporates automatic electric temperature control systems Run time on each battery may decrease slightly when used in extreme temperature environments It is important to test the ELITE XR and any other asso
157. witch to stop the motor 22 E ee EG 10 2 Application Plunge Cut Pocket Cut e The Sawzall can be used for plunge cutting wood plywood wallboard and plastic materials Do Not attempt to plunge cut metal e o start the cut rest the saw on the shoe bracket with the blade not touching the surface to be cut Start the saw Using the shoe bracket as a pivot rotate the blade into the work while drawing the saw backward slowly When the blade has cut through the work continue raising the saw until it is perpendicular to the work surface Metal Cutting e The sawzall has different metal cutting capabilities depending on type of blade used and the metal to be cut e Do not force the cutting blade as this reduces blade life and may cause breakage Vehicle Extrication e Use in vehicle extrication shall follow procedures outlined in HFD TS 14 Hydraulic Extrication e The reciprocating saw is a valuable adjunct to the AMKUS and Holmatro extrication tools during physical rescue incidents involving vehicle extrication Utilizing the sawzall the A B and C posts of a car can be cut as fast or faster than the hydraulic cutters e When using the saw to remove the roof of a car the front windshield is left in place The first cut through the A post is continued across the window to the A post on the opposite side of the car e The saw is noticeably faster than the hydraulic cutters on wide support posts e The saw has also proven effec
158. zzle may provide a flow of air toward the fire While this may increase the intensity of the fire it has the advantage of providing a flow of cool air at the nozzle Fog nozzles can use considerably less water than straight stream nozzles to affect the same results because of the added effectiveness of water applied in the form of a spray They are therefore well suited for use in situations where the supply of water is limited Also fog nozzles have less nozzle reaction than straight stream nozzles under similar conditions The disadvantage of fog streams may include loss of water through evaporation dissipation by wind inability to span great distances loss of striking power and penetration The HFD uses the TFT 2 Fog nozzle and 1 TFT fog nozzles 03 Piercing Nozzle 01 The Akron Brass Piercing Nozzle and Shut off can be used through concrete block cars mobile homes etc It is designed to get water or foam into hidden trouble spots The driving button and point are made of hardened tool steel with impinging jets for a dense fog pattern Tools amp Equipment 19 04 Foam Adaptor Currently the HFD utilizes the TFT MX FOAMJET and the FJ H_ Aijr aspirating foam making attachment They provide a flow range of 70 200 gpm Tools amp Equipment 20 Chapter 3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus is one of the most vital fire ground tools SC

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