The MABAS 10 Fireground

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The MABAS 10 Fireground

• 2009 In-Service

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Objectives

• Understand how MABAS 10 procedures are
  implemented at incidents
• Determine how local procedures transition into a
  Division 10 incident

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Prior to Box Alarm

• Department procedures dictate operation
• Should all model Division 10 operations to easy
  transition
• Local I/C will remain I/C

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Incident Command System

• Use of ICS is required at all Box Alarms
• Single Incident Commander
• Command General Staff
• Use of areas that are necessary for safe incident
  operations
• Local system supported by Division 10 resources
• Command Van support personnel

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IMAT Assignments

• All positions assigned by D10 by qualifications
• Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
• Safety Section Officer (SSO)
• Plans Section Chief (PLANS)
• RIT Officer (RITO)
• Rehab Group Leader (REHAB)
• Staging Officer (STAGING)

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Requesting a Box Alarm

• Request box alarm with following information
• Dept or I/C Designation / Box Alarm
• Location of incident
• Level/type of alarm requested
• Staging area
• Special instructions for dispatch or response
• Trucks only, enter from the North, etc.

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Responding to a Box Alarm-Communication
Procedures

• Communicate with Division 10 on IFERN
• CQ shall respond to their assignment remain on
  IFERN until otherwise instructed
• Emergency vs. non-emergency response to a CQ is
  an individual department decision See Policy
• Will be assigned to operate on stricken
  departments MAIN channel
• Companies due to the scene remain on IFERN until
  arrival in staging
• Switch to Assigned Fireground Channel after
  assignment

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Enroute to the Scene

• Monitor radio communications
• Avoid use of air horns close to scene
• Confusion over evacuation signal

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Arriving on the Scene

• Report to Staging area designated by I/C or
  dispatch
• Communications compatibility
• Operational review
• Remain together
• Prepare for assignment
• Remain on IFERN until assigned
• Monitor the Primary fireground
• Check PASSPORTS for all crew members
• Driver name upside down if staying with unit

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Receiving an Assignment Enroute

• Communication switch to Fireground channel after
  assignment
• Verify with MABAS on IFERN
• Proceed to assignment
• Follow fireground operations procedures

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Going to Work

• Report to division or group assigned
• Operate as a team at all times
• Work within the command structure
• No freelancing

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Safety Accountability

• Risk assessment of incident performed at all
  times
• Resources must always exceed the need
• PASSPORTS should be given to division officer
• Point of entry if no division
• PAR confirms accountability
• Designated intervals
• Most threatened first
• Emergency situations

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RIT Assignment

• Bypass STAGING and report to incident area
• ENTIRE COMPANY assemble standard equipment
  inventory and position at primary access point
• Complete RIT size-up
• Take preventive corrective actions
• Monitor radio and anticipate needs
• Primary assignment to D10 departments

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Communications

• Primary fireground channel will be designated by
  I/C
• Multiple channels are available
• Routine Emergency MAYDAY
• Secondary incidents

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Emergency Procedures

• Evacuation signal
• 10 seconds of stuttered airhorn blasts x 3 sets
  by designated units nearest incident
• PAR by all threatened companies immediately after
  retreat to safety
• Radio tone could be used

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Emergency Procedures

• MAYDAY
• LUNAR
• Deployment of RIT/RITO to last known or
  identified location
• Back-up assist teams formed and moved up to
  back-up position
• Rescue Group is formed
• Non affected companies switch to alternate radio
  channel
• Alarm level upgraded x2

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Rehab Operations

• Members will be rotated through REHAB at
  designated or requested intervals
• Members will complete all phases of the REHAB
  process before being returned to service or
  released
• A REHAB unit may be assigned as a support vehicle

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Summary
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Review Quiz