Magrath Fire Dept

Standard Operating Protocols Manual

Situation: Motor Vehicle Accident - The call for assistance by the ambulance to a motor vehicle accident will be given by the usual siren and by request from the ambulance via radio on the frequency used by the Fire Department.

1. Equipment to be used:
   • P4 as pumper or P3 if P4 can't go.
   • R1 as rescue van.
2. Persons to be activated:
   • One person at base for radio communications.
   • Three personnel in P4
   • Three personnel in R1
   • Others to stay at base (as officer in charge designates) in case extra help is needed.
3. Action of Firefighters:
   • P4 Driver
     • Park truck on the same side as the incident.
     • Turn on supply valve.
     • Engage pump.
     • Maintain pressure at 75 pounds unless otherwise directed.
     • Remain by the pump unless directed otherwise by the incident commander.
   • P4 Window Passenger:
     • Pull out 100 ft of 1 1/2" hose and ensure that it is long enough to do the job. If not get more.
     • Request water from pumper.
     • Set nozzle to proper configuration for situation (fog or straight, etc).
     • Stay at your post in readiness for any fire, spill, or assistance requiring the water.
   • P4 Center Passenger:
     • Prepare to do forward traffic control by obtaining the following equipment.
       • Portable radio
       • Traffic vest
       • Stop/Slow sign
       • minimum of 3 traffic cones (daylight)
       • minimum of 4 flares (evening)
     • At a position approx. 30 meters (100') or further if the topography indicates.
       • Properly lay out cones or flares
   • R1 Driver:
     • Park on the same side as the incident but some to the rear to allow room for other emergency vehicles to park at the scene as necessary
     • Try to anticipate items that will be needed at the scene and make them ready
     • Stay in radio communication with the incident commander
     • Be prepared to be the radio link between the incident and base
   • R1 Back Passenger:
     • Ready for traffic control with the following equipment.
       • Traffic vest
       • Portable radio
       • Stop/Slow sign
       • 3 Traffic Cones (daylight)
       • 4 Flares (night)
     • At 30 meters (100') set up cones (or flares) to the rear of the incident. This distance may have to be further as determined by the incident commander.
   • R1 Front Passenger (Incident Commander):
     • Ensure proper parking of vehicles.
     • ensure readiness of pumper / hose / and placement of hose operator.
     • Ensure safety at the scene
       • at the incident
       • traffic
       • persons coming on the scene
     • Make contact with the RCMP.
     • Keep in contact with other emergency services at the scene.
       • Traffic
       • Keep traffic moving slowly if it does not create a hazard.
       • If traffic will be a hazard, prepare to divert it (coordinate this with the RCMP).
       • If other firefighters are necessary radio back to base and be prepared to send back R1 (as a last resort ..)