Fireground sizeup iso#
Rather, the ISO should base his/her 360 on the impact those tactics and operations are having and will have on fireground safety.ĭuring the 360-degree assessment, the ISO should confirm any established perimeter and control zones and adjust them if needed. The ISO should disassociate from determining and implementing fireground tactics and operations. The ISO should also conduct his/her own 360-degree assessment, based upon the information learned from the IC but fundamentally different from the IC’s assessment. Any additional resources needed have been requested, including at least one EMS unit to the highest level available.A rehab unit has been assigned or requested.Two-in/two-out is in place and the status of rapid intervention team(s).The necessary level of PPE, including respiratory protection, has been ordered and is being used.The department’s incident command and accountability systems are in place (the IC is directly responsible for the accountability of the ISO).Conversations should not distract the IC from the command function. Remember, this initial discussion and all later interaction between the IC and the ISO should be brief and direct. Initial strategies and tactics of attack, ventilation and layout.Initial environmental, structural and hazmat hazards present.Scene layout, including any established perimeter and control zones.Quickly, efficiently, the ISO should learn: The ISO’s initial discussion with the IC is critical. The title of this article references the first 5 minutes-what should the fireground incident safety officer do in that timeframe? Obviously, they need to contact dispatch and report on scene, locate the incident command post and report to the IC. Checklists, including an ISO incident checklist and safety report checklists based on the incident (e.g., structure, wildland, active shooter/violent incident, landing zone, marine, EMS).Dedicated PPE with ISO markings or vest.Like any position on the fireground, the ISO should have appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the role, including: When the ISO identifies unsafe conditions, operations or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to firefighters, the ISO shall take appropriate action through the IC to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition.The ISO will immediately inform the IC of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at the emergency scene.When the ISO identifies activities that pose an imminent threat to firefighter safety, the ISO has the authority to stop, alter or suspend those activities.The IC is responsible for overall incident management and the safety of all members involved at the scene.To that end, the IC and the ISO should have a complete understanding that: It goes without saying they should be able to effectively communicate and work with each other to manage safety operations while achieving operational goals.
We also need to outline a few assumptions about how the ISO and the Incident Commander (IC) work together. Further, the ISO should be certified and experienced in fireground tactics and operations. That is, the decision to call the ISO is not exclusively up to the chief or officer in command. First, your department should have a predesignated ISO system and the ISO is dispatched and responds to predetermined incidents. When discussing the importance of an ISO, we make a few assumptions. The following article aligns closely with Lexipol’s Health and Safety Officer Policy but can be used to assist any department when discussing the importance of an HSO or ISO in your operations. If you’re not yet convinced about the importance of the ISO and/or the Health and Safety Officer (HSO), maybe this short video from Gordon Graham will convince you: Whether or not your department subscribes to Lexipol’s Fire Policies and Training solution, you hopefully have a policy or procedure that addresses the ISO’s initial actions. The Incident Safety Officer’s (ISO) response, arrival and initial activity on the fireground may seem like a narrow topic-but as an advocate for firefighter safety, the ISO plays a critical role in those first five minutes.
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