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Fresno City Fire Department
500 Firefighter Trainee Manual
SECTION 502.008 EMERGENCY SCENE SAFETY
PURPOSE
Firefighting is inherently a dangerous profession, members are to always maintain a
safe working environment, to reduce injuries.
APPLICATION
All members are to adhere to this policy while working at emergency scenes.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
1. The chain of command is to be followed at all emergency scenes.
2. Clear, brief, and concise communication is to be used at an emergency
scene.
3. If a command is not understood, ask to have it repeated.
4. Follow the direction of your supervisor, no “free-lancing”.
5. If you hear three continuous horn blasts from an apparatus while
operating at an emergency scene, exit to a safe location immediately.
6. Use the “buddy system” whenever working in a hazardous environment.
7. Inform your supervisor immediately with any safety equipment failures.
8. If unsafe conditions arise while operating on a roof, notify your supervisor
immediately.
9. Have two means of egress while working on a roof.
10. Electrical lines are to be treated as if they are energized at all emergency
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scenes.
11. Respiratory protection is to be worn during overhaul operations until the
officer in charge determines it is safe to work without it.
12. Respiratory protection is to be worn when working around building
insulation and/or airborne dusts and particles.
13. At a minimum, helmets and gloves are to be worn during overhaul
operations.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
1. How well you know and implement your job skills is a major determinant
of how safely you can perform. It is incumbent on you to know your job.
2. The physical shape you are in is a factor that can determine your risk for
injury. It is incumbent on you to stay in shape.
3. A positive attitude towards safety can help reduce your risk of injury.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
Administrative Manual
Section 109.010, General Orders
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Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 203.002, 2-IN/2-OUT
Section 203.001, General Safety Guidelines
Section 204.011, Imminent Hazard Notification
Fresno Operational Area Emergency Alert Tone
Standard Operating Guideline