Magrath Fire Dept

Standard Operating Protocols Manual

1. Trucks to proceed to fire location.
2. First truck on location to report to 801 base:
   • Location of fire
   • type of fire
   • Action being taken.
3. If no structure threatened, then:
   • Both trucks attack the fire from two different locations if possible (at the discretion of the scene commander).
4. If structure(s) threatened:
   • One truck proceeds to fight grass fire.
   • Second truck stays at the threatened structure to protect.
5. If fire extensive use wetting agent in tank.
6. If multiple structures threatened, request mutual aid (decision rests with scene incident commander).
7. MOP UP: Generally one truck is needed for this. P3 would be sent back to base.
   --Radio this action to 801 base--.
8. Last truck does not leave the scene till all fire or embers are extinguished.
   --Radio when leaving to 801 base--
   --Radio arrival at the station to 801 base--
9. At the hall make sure that the trucks are ready for the next call by:
   • Check and top up water level
   • Check and top up fuel level
   • All electrical in units to be turned off
   • Trucks are parked with the emergency brake engaged.
   • Any deficiencies put on vehicle report and the call sheet.