Author: corderot

El Dorado County
Standard Operating Guidelines
Residential Structure Fire – Working Fire

1st Arriving Engine:
Secure water supply, if available
Report on Conditions
Address correct
Size and type of building
Ascending / Descending
Observed conditions
Water supply status
Exposures - wildland and/or structure(s)
Additional resources
Declare mode
Pass or assume command
Command Mode: Assume IC
Fire Attack Mode: Assume IC or Pass Command and CO joins crew
Rescue Mode: Pass Command, CO joins crew
Investigation Mode: Pass or Assume Command
Primary search conducted with extinguishment
2nd Arriving Engine:
Monitor Primary TAC PTA; contact IC
Investigate hydrant locations, PTA
Secure water supply, if not yet obtained
Assume IC, if not assigned
If assuming IC, contact first in Company Officer and obtain CAN report
Accountability Officer
Ensure utilities have been shut off
Deploy and charge a secondary “Two Out” hose line
Crews fulfill “Two Out” for OSHA requirement
3rd Arriving Engine / 1st Arriving Truck:
Contact IC on Primary TAC
Assigned Vent Group
Truck advises crew “Split”, “All In” or “All Out”
Perform ventilation of structure
Assist with building access, search, rescue and salvage
Ensure utilities have been shut off

4th Arriving Engine:
Contact IC on Primary TAC
Assigned Search Group and conducts Secondary Search
-OR-
Assigned as needed for fire ground operations
5th Arriving Engine:
Contact IC on Primary TAC
Assigned RIC
Company Officer becomes RIC Officer
Crew deploys and stages RIC strip
RIC Officer conducts 360° scene survey
Follow RIC SOG
1st Arriving Medic Unit:
Contact IC on Primary TAC
Assigned as needed for fire ground operations
1st Arriving Chief Officer:
Receive briefing from IC, may assume Command
Initial IC becomes Operations or Interior Group
Ensure accountability
Obtain Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
2nd Arriving Chief Officer:
Receive briefing from IC
Assigned as needed for fire ground operations
Additional Apparatus:
Stage one block away
Contact IC on Primary TAC