AFI32-2001.pdf

BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 32-2001

9 SEPTEMBER 2008

Civil Engineering

FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

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OPR: AFCESA/CEXF Certified by: AF/A7CX (Col Donald L. Gleason) Supersedes AFI 32-2001, 1 April 1999 Pages: 48

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 32-20, Fire Emergency Services, and Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction (DoDI) 6055.06, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Program, Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Code of Federal Regu-lations (CFR), Air Force Instructions (AFI), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as they are adopted and/or implemented by NFPA Technical Information Guides (TIG). It applies to per-sonnel who develop and implement fire emergency services (FES) programs at Air Force installations worldwide including expeditionary locations, facilities, and contractor-operated facilities. For govern-ment-owned/contractor-operated and contractor-owned/contractor-operated facilities, contracts shall be revised to comply with this instruction when such contracts are extended, revised or rewritten and when new delivery orders are applied to existing contracts. This instruction does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) or Air National Guard (ANG) firefighters when in training status. Additionally, selected paragraphs of this publication do not apply to the ANG and will be modified by ANG supple-ments. Refer to AFI 10-210, Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) Program, and Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard supplements for applicability. Users should send comments and suggested improvements on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through major commands (MAJCOM), Air National Guard, and Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA), 139 Barnes Drive, Suite 1, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5319, to USAF/A7CX, 1260 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1260. Forms may be electronically forwarded to AFCESA/ CEXF Corporate Mailbox, HQAFCESA.CEXF@tyndall.af.mil. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). The use of the name or mark of the NFPA or any commercial products, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the USAF. When using Personally Identifiable Information (name, rank, etc. IAW DoD 5400.11-R/ AFI 33-332 Privacy Act statements must be accom-panied/ attached or on printed forms.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document has been completely revised and must be completely reviewed.

This revision changes the title from The Fire Protection Operations and Fire Prevention Program to Fire Emergency Services Program; redefines roles and responsibilities; institutionalizes professional gear pro-cesses; establishes the scope and level of service objectives, embraces risk assessment and management principles, incorporates the Automated Civil Engineer System Fire Department (ACES-FD); updates training proficiency requirements; integrates Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosives (CBRNE) response; revises fire incident reporting procedures; formalizes the process of adopting and implementing NFPA standards; and implements DoDI 6055.06, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Program.

Chapter 1— RESPONSIBILITIES 5

1.1. USAF

1.2. Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA)

1.3. Civil Engineer Fire Panel (CEFP)

1.4. MAJCOM, FOA, DRU Commanders

1.5. MAJCOM/FOA/DRU Civil Engineers and The Director, Installation and Mission Support

1.6. Command Fire Chief

1.7. Installation Commander

1.8. Fire Marshal

1.9. Fire Chief

Chapter 2— MISSION AND STANDARDS 8

2.1. Mission

2.2. Goal

2.3. Organization

2.4. Objectives

2.5. Scope of Services

2.6. Standards and Regulatory Guidance

2.7. Staffing

2.8. Levels of Service

2.9. Standards of Response Coverage (SORC)

2.10. Master Planning

2.11. Deviations from FES Policy

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Chapter 3— FES ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMS 13

3.1. Flight Organization

3.2. Management

3.3. FES Fire Prevention

3.4. FES Training

3.5. FES Operations

Chapter 4— RESOURCES 20

4.1. Emergency Response Resources

4.2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Uniforms

Chapter 5— EXTERNAL AGENCY COORDINATION 23

5.1. External Agency Coordination

Chapter 6— RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 25

6.1. Risk Assessment and Management

6.2. Allocating Resources

6.3. Mitigating Risk

6.4. Risk Management

6.5. Level of Service Capability Reporting

6.6. Minimum Manning Standards

Chapter 7— PRESCRIBED AND ADOPTED FORMS 28

7.1. Forms Prescribed

Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 29

Attachment 2— FES RESPONSE REPORTING 36

Attachment 3— RESPONSE TIME AND LEVELS OF SERVICES FOR FES

OPERATIONS1 38

Attachment 4— DETERMINING RISK PERIODS 40

Attachment 5— SAMPLE FORMAT FOR AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID IN

FIRE PROTECTION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT

RESPONSE (US) 43

Attachment 6— SAMPLE FORMAT FOR AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID IN

FIRE PROTECTION (FOREIGN) 45

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Attachment 7— SAMPLE FORMAT FOR RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND

INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE FOR CIVIL AIRPORT JOINT-USE

AGREEMENTS 47

Attachment 8— FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL GEAR 48

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Chapter 1

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1. USAF.

1.1.1. USAF/A7C. The Office of The Civil Engineer provides Fire Emergency Services (FES) pro-gram policy and resources that enable FES capability to protect AF personnel and property. The Civil Engineer, is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for Air Force FES guidance. Authority is dele-gated to The Air Force Fire Chief to interpret policy and approve equivalencies after consultation with the Civil Engineer Fire Panel (CEFP).

1.1.2. USAF/A7CX. The Readiness and Emergency Management Division in the Office of The Civil Engineer provides FES program guidance development through AFCESA.

1.2. Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA). AFCESA provides FES program manage-ment and functional oversight within the Readiness Support Directorate (CEX), FES Division (CEXF).

The FES Division Chief is The Air Force Fire Chief.

1.2.1. The AFCESA/CEXF staff assists USAF/A7CX staff in the development of policy and provid-ing functional oversight. The staff provides technical services to the major commands and base FES personnel, advocates for resources and develops plans and programs to facilitate policy execution.

Additionally, AFCESA/CEXF is responsible for centralized procurement of AF-wide FES purchases.

1.2.2. The AF Fire Chief is delegated authority to manage the DoD Fire Emergency Services Certifi-cation System for the Secretary of the Air Force, as required by DoDI 6055.06, DoD Fire and Emer-gency Services Program. Additionally, this individual serves as the senior FES advisor and represents the AF where FES issues are concerned.

1.2.3. The AF FES Career Field Manager (CFM) is the senior enlisted advisor for the FES functional community. The CFM develops, prepares, and coordinates new fire emergency services policy or change proposals for the AF Civil Engineer. Additionally, this individual provides central oversight for career field education and training issues, manages education and training programs, and coordi-nates all force structure changes for the career field.

1.2.4. The AFCESA/CEXF staff serves as functional area representatives to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Firefighter Task Group; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards committees; USAF/A4R/A4P and Vehicle Transportation Acquisition Council (VTAC); Civil Engineer Career Program (CECP) Work Force Management Panel (CECP-WFMP) and Civil Engineer Policy Council (CEPC); Civil Engineer Education and Training Review Council (ETRC); DoD Wildland and Urban Interface Fire Fighting Task Group; North Atlantic Treaty Organi-zation (NATO) Crash Fire Fighting and Rescue Panel (CFRP) and Air Operations and Services Work-ing Group (AOSWG); International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Professional Qualifications Standards Board (ProBoard); Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL);

and DoD Fire and Emergency Services Working Group (F&ESWG).

1.2.5. AFCESA/CEXF executes the Firefighting Vehicle Modernization Plan (FFVMP) and manages vehicle procurement through Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC). This plan is reviewed annually and adjusted when appropriate before the budget cycle.

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1.3. Civil Engineer Fire Panel (CEFP). The CEFP serves as the forum to facilitate communications and develop consensus on new policies that affect FES programs. The CEFP charters working groups to address specific issues.

1.3.1. The CEFP assists The Air Force Fire Chief to identify and resolve FES issues. The CEFP reviews policy for currency, recommends changes in policy, proposes new technologies to improve FES and assists to develop strategic goals and initiatives.

1.3.2. The CEFP is co-chaired by USAF/A7CXR and The Air Force Fire Chief. Members include the senior FES representative on major commands (MAJCOM), field operating agencies (FOA) to include the Air National Guard (ANG) and direct reporting units (DRU) staffs or their designated rep-resentatives. Co-chairs vote in case of tie. Advisors to the CEFP are invited as needed by the chairper-sons.

1.4. MAJCOM, FOA, DRU Commanders. Commanders execute FES policy within their organiza-tions.

1.5. MAJCOM/FOA/DRU Civil Engineers and The Director, Installation and Mission Support.

The MAJCOM A7 provides command level oversight and is responsible to the MAJCOM CC for execut-ing FES programs within their respective commands. They ensure installation FES flights are organized, trained and equipped to execute their respective missions. Staffs include a Command Fire Chief with appropriate staff to provide day-to-day management of FES programs. The Command Fire Chief is con-sidered the Subject Matter Expert within the command for all FES related issues.

1.6. Command Fire Chief. This individual serves as the senior FES advisor to senior leaders and is the spokesperson for the command at forums where FES is an issue. The Command Fire Chief is delegated authority to manage the command’s FES program.

1.6.1. The Command Fire Emergency Services staffs develop FES policies, guidance, oversight and technical services to the installations. This includes the advocacy and facilitation of resources and the development of plans to facilitate execution of policy associated with FES programs.

1.7. Installation Commander. The installation commander is responsible for the fire safety of personnel and property under their control, provided for by the FES programs contained in this instruction. This responsibility is discharged through the Fire Marshal and executed by the Fire Chief. The installation commander reviews and approves Operational Risk Management (ORM) plans that address facility fire safety and reductions in FES capability. The Fire Marshal and Fire Chief provide periodic updates to keep the commander aware of FES capability and risk.

1.7.1. Installation commanders responsible for small installations such as radar sites, auxiliary fields with few facilities or infrequent aircraft operations will need to determine, with MAJCOM A7 concur-rence, if a FES flight is warranted for their mission. The installation commander, with advice from the Command Fire Chief, develops an ORM plan to determine alternatives to an on-site fire department.

Key considerations are preventing fires, workplace fire safety education, capability to provide early intervention at fires, and managing fires that have progressed beyond the incipient stages. When the installation commander concludes that an on-site fire department is not justified, they appoint a Fire Safety Manager and send the ORM to the MAJCOM A7 for approval by the MAJCOM CC.

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1.7.2. The Fire Safety Manager (reference paragraph 1.7.1.), manages FES programs at installations without an on-site fire department. These individuals are responsible to oversee the execution of the ORM plan approved in 1.7.1.

1.8. Fire Marshal. The Civil Engineer (CE) Squadron or CE Group Commander or the Base Civil Engi-neer (BCE) is the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal is responsible to the Installation Commander for over-sight of FES programs and provides the Fire Chief the resources available to execute the FES mission.

Fire Marshals shall attend the Fire Marshal Course at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy within six months of assuming Fire Marshal duties.

1.8.1. The CE Programs Flight Chief is responsible to the Fire Marshal to ensure all construction projects are designed with all required fire safety features. The CE Operations Flight Chief (or con-tractor operations service) is responsible to the Fire Marshal for inspection, testing, maintenance and documentation associated with all fire detection, notification, suppression and water distribution sys-tems.

1.9. Fire Chief. The Installation Fire Chief is the FES Flight Chief and is directly responsible to the Fire Marshal for establishing, executing and maintaining FES programs; determining the resources required;

conducting risk assessments; advising commanders regarding risk and capability, and implementing risk management actions. Fire Chiefs develop ORM plans that address reduced FES capability.

1.9.1. Fire Chiefs develop a variety of standard operating instructions, guides, plans and procedures according to local, AF, and statutory requirements. A summary of these requirements are listed in the Fire Emergency Services Assessment Program (FESAP). The FESAP is a dynamic document main-tained by AFCESA/CEXF and available at the AF FES CoP.

1.9.2. The Fire Chief will develop an Organizational Statement identifying the scope of services pro-vided based upon the unique mission requirements of the installation.

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Chapter 2

MISSION AND STANDARDS

2.1. Mission. The mission of a Fire Emergency Services (FES) flight is to provide fire prevention and protection, fire fighting, rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HazMat) response capabilities to prevent or minimize injury, loss of life, and damage to property and the environment.

2.2. Goal. The goal of FES flights is to protect AF personnel, property and missions from all hazards.

Resources are authorized to deliver required capabilities to manage the core missions of the flight.

2.3. Organization. FES flights are organized as a part of civil engineer squadrons (CES) within a civil engineer or mission support group.

2.4. Objectives. Fire prevention is a primary objective of the flight. This objective is achieved with an aggressive and effective fire prevention program consisting of fire safety education, inspections, enforce-ment and facility design review. A secondary objective is early intervention at emergency events by occu-pants, operators, and automatic fire protection systems. Finally, the third objective is to intervene early with firefighters when FES events occur. This multi-phased approach ensures mitigating actions are initi-ated as soon as possible to minimize consequences of the incident.

2.5. Scope of Services. Firefighters respond to emergency events on AF or Joint Base installations that poses risk to personnel or property and employ management actions within the limits of available resources. These include natural or man-made incidents requiring fire suppression, hazard mitigation, res-cue and management of hazardous materials incidents (including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosive (CBRNE) agents) that result from accidents or terrorism. In addition, the scope of services includes assisting the primary Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider within the limits of available resources.

2.5.1. Core missions include on-scene incident management, fire prevention, fire fighting, rescue, managing HazMat incidents, and assisting the primary EMS providers as determined by local agree-ments and only when FES resources are available.

2.6. Standards and Regulatory Guidance. NFPA standards and recommended practices affecting FES operations are adopted either as written or as implemented with specific Technical Implementation Guides (TIG).

2.6.1. AF FES policy and guidance will be implemented through TIGs approved by The AF Fire Chief. The TIGs reflect AF mission and priorities and ensure implementation of NFPA standards are consistent with Air Force policy and guidance.

2.6.2. The Air Force Fire Chief shall establish working groups consisting of members nominated by the Command Fire Chiefs and representatives from labor and other functional areas when appropriate to assist in the development of TIGs. The Air Force Civil Engineer approves the implementation of all TIGs when deviations to policy exist. TIGs will be coordinated with all MAJCOM Civil Engineers prior to implementation.

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2.6.3. Fire protection requirements for facilities are contained in Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities and Engineering Technical Letters (ETL). NFPA standards (excluding facility design, engineering, and life safety requirements) will not be imple-mented for one year after publication to allow time for analysis and development of a TIG. One year after publication, the standard is effective unless otherwise directed by The Air Force Fire Chief. TIGs will be numbered according to the NFPA standard they implement and the edition of the standard. For example, NFPA TIG 1710-01 implements NFPA Std. 1710, 2001 edition. TIGs remain in effect until superseded, withdrawn, or one year following a new edition of the NFPA standard. NFPA TIGs are available on the AF FES CoP web site.

2.6.4. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Standardization Agreements (STANAGs). Units assigned to and that execute NATO missions implement NATO STANAGs as ratified by the United States. Ratification and applicability of NATO STANAGs are located at http://nsa.nato.int/.

2.7. Staffing. DoDI 6055.06, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Program, requires DoD components to determine their scope of service (see paragraph 2.5.), level of service objectives and document staffing levels required to meet those objectives, assuming “one major incident” at a time. A major incident is one that requires the full on-duty staffing of the fire department. Multiple minor events may occur but major events are rare.

2.7.1. Each flight receives primary resources (manpower and vehicles) to manage the flight, prevent fires (fire prevention section), manage training (training section), and provide emergency response and incident management capability (operations section). The operations section is calculated on a 72-hour work week. All other positions are earned based on a 40-hour workweek but may work up to 60-hours to support operations when approved by the commander.

2.7.2. Adjusted Manpower for Operations (AMO) is the total number of operations personnel needed to accomplish all fire ground tasks without multi-tasking. AMO is determined by dividing the total authorizations for operations by the manpower availability factor 2.64. The result is the number of personnel expected for duty when all authorized personnel are available. The AMO is based on typical structural and aircraft firefighting tasks (see paragraph A.4.3.).

2.8. Levels of Service. The Air Force has determined that each FES flight will provide a level of service (LOS) commensurate with the risk. The LOS are expressed as the Optimum Level of Service (OLS), Reduced Level of Service (RLS) and Critical Level of Service (CLS). Manpower and vehicle authoriza-tions are based on the OLS. Attachment 3 provides objectives for FES operations and personnel and vehicle levels of service.

2.8.1. It is assumed that only one major FES event will occur at a time at an installation. Based on his-toric emergency response data, the most probable major fire emergency event is a fire at one location inside or outside an aircraft, or a fire in a structure that has not progressed beyond the room/area of origin.

2.8.2. Fire Chiefs must carefully consider the objectives of fire fighting operations as they allocate resources. These objectives depend on the type of fire attack, offensive (small contained fire) or defensive (fire is too large/dangerous for direct attack). For offensive fire attack, the objective is to quickly extinguish the fire and rescue any victims. For defensive fire attack, the objective is to protect exposures to the fire, account for exposed personnel and rescue if possible. These objectives do not http://nsa.nato.int/

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change but the point at which an offensive attack changes to defensive attack can change according to available resources.

2.8.3. The OLS is available when 90 to 100 percent of the AMO and 90 percent of required agent are available. During OLS, fire fighting forces can expect successful outcomes when a structural fire is confined to the room/area of origin, offensive fire attack operations can be initiated prior to flashover and required fire fighting vehicles are available. For aircraft fires, fire fighting forces can expect suc-cess when the fire is limited to a single aircraft and all fire fighting agent is available.

2.8.4. The RLS is when available resources are less than the OLS requirements but greater than CLS.

This varying level of service allows adequate fire ground capability based on historic emergency response data and the most probable major fire emergency event. This level of service would be expected and acceptable when resources are not available due to various circumstances such as AEF deployments, sick leaves, etc. During this level of service, adequate firefighting capability can be pro-vided by utilizing cross staffing, selective response and sound fire ground tactics. During RLS, fire fighting forces can expect successful outcomes when a structural fire is confined to the room/area of origin, offensive fire attack operations can be initiated prior to flashover and required fire fighting vehicles are available. For aircraft fires, fire fighting forces can expect success when all fire fighting agent is available and the fire is limited to one location. However, initially responding firefighters may not be able to sustain emergency operations without supplemental resources.

2.8.4.1. During RLS, the Fire Chief allocates resources according to local risk factors with the goal to provide the highest level of service during higher risk periods. At the top of this level of service objectives can be achieved at most fire ground operations. As the level of capability decreases, increased cross-manned and multi-tasked by firefighters on the scene will be necessary to accomplish critical fire ground tasks. As the capability further decreases, the level of service will be reduced and the safety of firefighters on the scene must be considered. Example 1: Top End of RLS: 1st Run Engine w/4 FF on scene within 7 min, 2nd Run Engine w/4 FF, Rescue w/3 FF, and Chief 2 on scene w/in 12 min. Total of 12 firefighters on scene within required response times.

Example 2: As manning decreases, 1st Run w/4 FF w/in 7 min, 2nd Run w/4 FF and Chief 2 w/in 12 min. Total of 9 firefighters on scene within required response times. These examples meet the Air Force Level of Service policy.

2.8.5. The CLS is the absolute minimum level of service and is only permitted for short durations.

During this level of service at least one appropriate firefighting vehicle and a minimum of 7 firefight-ers must be available to respond to each FDZ within the emergency response time standard. At the CLS, fire fighting forces can expect successful outcomes when a structural fire is confined to the room/area of origin, offensive fire attack operations can be initiated prior to flashover and at least one pumper vehicle is available. For aircraft fires, fire fighting forces can provide initial fire suppression operations when at least one ARFF vehicle is available, the fire is limited to one location and the fire does not involve the aircraft’s fuel system. Firefighting crews may provide limited search and rescue, and property conservation during this period; however, these capabilities cannot be sustained without additional resources. Example: 1st Run w/ 4 FF on scene w/in 7 minutes, Rescue w/2 FF and Chief 2 on scene w/in 12. Total of 7 firefighters on scene within required response times. These examples meet the Air Force Level of Service policy.

2.8.5.1. Deviating below CLS, is not permitted. Below CLS, interior operations must be sus-pended except to perform rescue when at least 4 firefighters are available. Interior fire attack is not permitted unless a dedicated rapid intervention team is available. If resources are not available to

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sustain CLS, the Fire Chief prepares an ORM plan as described in paragraph 2.10. of this instruc-tion.

2.8.6. To ensure crew integrity and prevent negatively impacting response times due to disruptions in emergency response posture, military firefighters shall be authorized Basic Allowance for Subsistence

(BAS).

2.9. Standards of Response Coverage (SORC). The Fire Chief will establish a Standard of Response Coverage which is defined as “written policies and procedures that establish the distribution and concen-tration of fixed and mobile resources of an organization.” SORC is a system that includes an analysis of risks and expectations to assist in making decisions on deployment issues.

2.9.1. Fire Response Districts (FRD). FRD defines the area of responsibility for first-response apparatus. Fire response districts are developed to ensure arrival of appropriate levels of staffing and equipment in accordance with required response times found in DoDI 6055.06

2.9.1.1. Response time standards ensure firefighters intervene as soon as practical at the begin-ning of an event to minimize damage and avoid a major FES event. Locate fire stations and assign vehicles and staffing to comply with the response standards in Attachment 3 (taken from DoDI

6055.06 (21 Dec 06).

2.9.2. Fire Demand Zones (FDZ). Within each FRD, fire demand zones are established based on pre-planning and historical response data to identify specific requirements/demands for FES inci-dents. FDZ are influenced by geography, special hazards, type of construction, and occupancy. All facilities should be identified within a FDZ with required resources capable of meeting response times to the facilities 90% of the time. Resources from multiple FRDs can be utilized to meet the FDZ requirements.

2.10. Master Planning. Fire Chiefs will develop a master plan that coordinates the vision, mission, val-ues, and goals of the FES flight. The master plan utilizes a service-area-wide balanced and cost effective hazard management strategy that takes into consideration existing conditions and anticipates overall com-munity growth.

2.11. Deviations from FES Policy. FES policy is derived from DoDI 6055.06, AFPD 32-20, OSHA reg-ulations and NFPA standards, as implemented by this instruction. Deviating from AF policy may impact the level of service of the FES flight and increase risk to AF personnel and property. The Fire Chief, as the installation commander’s FES risk advisor, assesses the risk resulting from all deviations from AF policy.

2.11.1. Short-Term Deviations. Short-term deviations are caused by immediate unavoidable circum-stances that reduce capability or situations that cause a deviation from other FES policy for less than 90 days continuously. Short- term deviations are normally resolved at the Fire Chief level. The Fire Chief will establish risk management plans, response plans and standard operating procedures to deal with reductions in manpower and vehicle resources. Reductions in levels of service are reported as instructed in paragraph 6.5. If the Fire Chief determines the need for an ORM plan it will be approved by the BCE and reviewed by the installation commander.

2.11.2. Temporary Deviations. Temporary deviations are situations that reduce capability or situa-tions that cause a deviation from other FES policy for more than 90 days but less than one year. The Fire Chief prepares an ORM plan that includes a get-well date within one year of ORM approval date.

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Temporary deviations and ORM must be approved by the installation commander and reviewed by the MAJCOM/CV. Approved deviations are valid for up to one year from the date of approval. The fire chief will forward a copy of the approved temporary waiver to the command FES office within 7 days of approval.

2.11.3. Long-Term Deviations. The Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) has delegated Long-Term Deviation authority to the Air Force Civil Engineer. When deviations from this instruction are not expected to be remedied, the installation commander will seek a Long-Term Deviation from the Air Force Civil Engineer through the MAJCOM/A7. A review of all Long-Term Deviations must be con-ducted every three years to determine validity. AFCESA will brief new AF Civil Engineers on all existing Long-Term Deviations.

2.11.4. Reporting Deviations. Command Fire Chiefs provide a copy of all approved temporary and long-term deviations to AFCESA/CEXF no later than 31 Oct of each year. The Air Force Fire Chief will provide copies of all temporary and long-term deviations from DoDI 6055.06 to the DUSD(I&E).

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Chapter 3

FES ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMS

3.1. Flight Organization. FES organizational structure is broadly categorized as Management and Administration, Fire Prevention, Training, and Operations. The FES management staff provides adminis-tration, communication, oversight and supervision for the flight. It consists of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Operations Assistant Chief (one per shift), Training Assistant Chief and Fire Prevention Assistant Chief. The administrative staff consists of fire inspectors, emergency center dispatchers and an adminis-trative assistant.

3.1.1. Except for the administrative assistant/secretary and dispatchers, all positions are GS-081, Pay Bands YL/N, and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 3E7XX. Dispatchers are GS-2151. Dispatchers will be civilian except at locations where Air Force civilian positions are not authorized. When neces-sary, military 3E7XX personnel may be assigned dispatcher duties on a rotational basis, however; Fire Chiefs will ensure the tour length is minimal and does not impact operational proficiency training needs.

3.1.2. To maximize personnel availability, work schedules for all FES personnel (military and civil-ian) may include a 24-hour shift. Fire chiefs should consider using administrative personnel to miti-gate personnel shortages in FES operations.

3.1.3. Fire Marshals will ensure FES personnel are not assigned additional duties outside the FES flight that reduce personnel availability and capability to safely perform FES operations when called.

3.2. Management. The Fire Chief establishes and maintains FES programs to ensure the protection of Air Force personnel and property, while ensuring firefighter safety.

3.2.1. FES Assessment Program (FESAP) is based on national consensus standards, OSHA regula-tions, and DoD and AF specific guidance and policy. The assessment provides benchmarks to promote efficiency, sound management practices and to verify compliance with regulatory requirements. Com-mand Inspector General (IG) teams will adopt the AF FESAP as the standard inspection checklist.

Command Fire Chiefs will develop supplemental information to address unique mission require-ments. Fire Chiefs will use this program to satisfy the self-inspection requirements specified in AFI 90-201, Inspector General Activities.

3.2.2. Firefighter Fitness and Wellness Program is applicable for all AF firefighters whose position descriptions require participation in emergency incident operations. In addition to Air Force fitness requirements applicable to Airmen, all firefighters shall participate in a fitness and wellness program consistent with NFPA Std. 1500, Occupational Safety and Health Program as established by the Fire Chief. Individuals not physically capable of performing essential job functions will be referred to the appropriate medical authority for a fitness-for-duty evaluation in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 339, Medical Qualification Determination.

3.2.3. Occupational Safety and Health Program is should comply with NFPA Std. 1500, for FES flights. The Fire Chief will complete ORM plans addressing non-compliance with NFPA Std. 1500.

3.2.4. Wildland Fire Management Program (WFMP). In accordance with AFI 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management, the Fire Chief will determine the number and types of certifications required for the expected level of involvement prescribed in the WFMP. When firefighters are

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required to combat wildland fire fighting beyond the incipient stages, training will be provided to meet NFPA Std. 1051, Wildland Firefighter Professional Qualifications, certification standards and may also be required to meet additional National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Fire Qualification Subsystem Guide (PMS 310-1/NFES 1414) qualifications. The WFMP may assist in determining required suppression resources to respond to installation wildfire hazards.

3.3. FES Fire Prevention. The objectives of the Fire Prevention Program are to prevent fires, facilitate early intervention at fires that occur, and ensure the safety of exposed personnel during fires. These objec-tives are accomplished through four program elements: FES facility plan reviews, fire prevention inspec-tions, code enforcement and fire safety education.

3.3.1. Execution of the Fire Prevention program is a priority for the flight. The fire prevention pro-gram shall be properly staffed IAW DoDI 6055.06, with DoD certified fire inspectors. It is recom-mended AF fire inspectors attend the DoDFA Fire Inspectors course.

3.3.2. Civil Engineer Programs (CEP) flight personnel manage fire protection engineering require-ments as prescribed by the current edition of Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01, Fire Protec-tion Engineering for Facilities. The CEP flight shall perform design reviews to ensure inclusion of UFC 3-600-01, Engineer Technical Letters (ETL), NFPA codes and applicable host nation standards.

3.3.2.1. Projects involving design or modification of fire rated construction, fire detection, fire suppression, or life safety systems require the services and review of a qualified fire protection engineer meeting the requirements of UFC 3-600-01. The fire protection engineer is an integral part of the design team, and must be involved in every aspect of the design as it relates to fire pro-tection.

3.3.2.2. Fire inspectors should not conduct technical design reviews (hydraulic calculations, occu-pant load/exit calculations, etc.), but shall review plans to ensure all required features are present and local emergency response elements are incorporated (i.e., accessibility to facility, location of fire hydrants, etc.).

3.3.2.3. The Fire Chief will provide design review comments to the CEP Flight Chief for incorpo-ration in projects. This is normally achieved utilizing the fire prevention section.

3.3.3. Fire prevention inspections are conducted at least annually for all facilities. Family housing is excluded except for common areas in multi-family housing units and privatized housing when directed by local agreements. Common areas include laundry rooms, game rooms, stairwells, hall-ways, elevators, etc. The Fire Chief may institute more frequent inspections to include unannounced and after hours inspections.

3.3.3.1. Objectives of fire prevention inspections include identifying and correcting fire safety hazards (conditions that can cause a fire) and Fire Safety Deficiencies (FSD) (conditions that can-not directly cause a fire but will increase risk to personnel or property if a fire occurs).

3.3.3.1.1. NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code TIG, provides the standard for fire prevention inspec-tion requirements except as modified by UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. Due to the complexity of AF missions and facilities, other AF Instructions or publi-cations may apply.

3.3.3.1.2. UFC 3-600-02, Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Mainte-nance of Fire Protection Systems, provides the standard for installed fire detection/suppression

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system inspection requirements. Technical guidance on the execution of the identified tasks is found in specific NFPA Standards and Guides as well as the system’s manufacturer’s guid-ance.

3.3.3.2. Facility managers or their designee shall accompany the fire inspector during the inspec-tion. Functional managers must sign any AF Form 1487, Fire Prevention Visit Reports, issued against facilities and operations under their control that identified uncorrected hazards or FSDs.

3.3.4. Code enforcement includes authority delegated by the installation commander to the Fire Chief to affect actions necessary to correct fire hazards and deficiencies. The using organization’s com-mander is responsible for ORMs to mitigate fire hazards and deficiencies for their area of responsibil-ity. The Fire Chief is responsible to track mitigation actions until deficiency is corrected or waived.

3.3.4.1. Using organization’s commander is responsible to correct fire hazards and deficiencies.

The Fire Chief establishes reasonable timelines for the initiation of corrective actions. When these timelines are not met, the Fire Chief notifies the next higher commander progressively up to the installation commander.

3.3.4.2. Management of fire hazards will be IAW AFI 91-301, Inspector General Complaints Resolution. Fire hazards must be corrected on the spot or annotated on AF Form 1487, Fire Pre-vention Visit Report. Fire inspectors may be delegated authority by the Fire Chief to initiate required corrective actions to ensure the safety of personnel and resources. This may include requiring using organization to lock out/tag out defective equipment, stop hazardous operations, and restrict occupancy or use of facilities.

3.3.4.3. FSDs are prioritized according to the risk they pose. Fire inspectors document FSDs on AF Form 1487 and determine the FSD Code. When deficiencies cannot be corrected immediately, the using organization’s commander initiates corrective action and prepares an ORM plan that mitigates the impact of the FSD. The ORM plan must ensure the safety of all occupants to the sat-isfaction of the Fire Chief. The ORM plan must be approved by the installation commander.

3.3.5. Fire safety education is an essential part of workplace safety training, and is promoted during fire inspections and other personal contacts. It may be tailored for specific audiences and purposes, such as fire extinguisher training or public assembly employee training. Fire safety education objec-tives are to equip personnel with the information needed to prevent fires, protect themselves and inter-vene early when fire occurs.

3.3.5.1. Fire Prevention Week (normally the first week of October) is a nationally established period to provide fire safety education to employees, their families and the public. FESs are encouraged to hold Open Houses and other events to publicize the annual fire safety message. The Fire Chief should budget for fire prevention and/or safety materials, including nominal value incentive and educational items, as an integral part of the Public Fire Education Program to pro-mote fire prevention and safety IAW DoDI 6055.06

3.3.6. Use AF Form 218, Facility Fire Prevention and Protection Record, or automated product as a checklist and to record results of facility inspections. Facility inspection records shall be entered into

ACES-FD.

3.3.7. Use AF Form 1487, Fire Prevention Visit Report, or automated product, to identify the con-dition of the fire prevention program to commanders. Fire prevention visit reports shall be entered into

ACES-FD.

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3.3.8. Installed Fire Protection Systems. Fire Chiefs must monitor the status of systems and devices provided to facilitate fire safety for personnel and property. The CE Operations (CEO) Flight is responsible to maintain these systems. This includes the procurement of agents required for re-servic-ing fire suppression systems.

3.3.8.1. The CEO Flight Chief ensures the inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of fire pro-tection systems and water distribution systems are conducted in accordance with UFC 3-600-02, Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems;

and UFC 3-230-02, Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems. Fire protection system impairments and systems out of service, to include water distribution systems, must be reported immediately to the Emergency Communication Center (ECC) and FES fire prevention office.

CEO Flight Chief will prioritize repair of fire protection systems IAW AFPAM 32-1004, Volume 3, Working in the Operations Flight Facility Maintenance

3.3.8.2. CEO personnel or contractor equivalent must record all water distribution tests on AF Form 1027, Water Flow Test Record, or automated product, and provide copies to the Fire Chief annually.

3.4. FES Training. The Fire Chief establishes a program that encompasses certification, and proficiency training requirements. All military AFSC 3E7XX, civilian GS-0081 and NSPS, GS-2151 (serving as FES Dispatchers) and contractor-operated fire department members will be certified according to DoD 6055.06-M, DoD Fire & Emergency Services Certification System, (FESCS).

3.4.1. FES personnel shall meet the training requirements IAW NFPA Std. 1500 Chapter 5 as speci-fied in the FESAP. Trainers shall record all FES proficiency and certification training in ACES-FD.

3.4.2. Where foreign national/host nation firefighters are employed, fire chiefs with MAJCOM coor-dination and approval, have the authority to approve equivalent certification and training requirements according to specific job assignments and agreements with the host nation. Fire Chiefs will ensure certification requirements are equal to or exceed NFPA standards and those outlined in the FESCS.

3.4.3. Training to achieve FESCS certification is a personal responsibility. Supervisors facilitate cer-tification by providing guidance, access to training materials, instruction, and through performance testing required for certification. Training to achieve FESCS certification is available to each AF employee at no cost to the unit or individual. Fire chiefs may approve attendance at AF/DoD formal training venues. Acquiring training for FESCS certification from external (non-AF/DoD) contract sources at government expense requires review and approval by the Command Fire Chief.

3.4.4. Certification in the FESCS will be granted only for skills required for the current duty position and the next-higher position to which an individual may be promoted (Exception: When directed by the Fire Chief, vehicle crew members may accomplish Fire Inspector II certifications to allow “crew inspections” of facilities as appropriate). Certifications will not be issued for training or testing more than five years old. Command Fire Chiefs may approve waivers based on unique mission needs. All MAJCOM approved waivers will be included in the individual certification package when submitted to AFCESA/CEXF for consideration.

3.4.5. Deployed firefighters will meet forward operating location proficiency training requirements and are exempt from home station proficiency training during the period of deployment. Upon return from deployment, home station proficiency training may be credited as current on the date of return to

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duty with approval of the Fire Chief. Training for recurring certifications must be completed based on required timelines, example: HazMat, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) etc.

3.4.6. AFCESA/CEXF is responsible for approving and investigating effective and cost-efficient methods to provide proficiency, Phase 2 commissioning and certification training. AFCESA/CEOA maintains environmentally acceptable design plans and drawings for aircraft live-fire training facili-ties and is responsible for Phase 1 commissioning and design modifications. Aircraft live-fire training facilities will be maintained and operated in accordance with Technical Order (TO) 35E1-2-13-1, Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Aircraft Fire Training Facility. This TO is managed by the AFCESA/CEXF Technical Content Manager (TCM). Mobile fire trainers will be operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and instructions. Structural fire training facility designs and commercially procured products must satisfy the performance test elements of Firefighter II, as specified in NFPA Std. 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications.

Structural fire training facilities using liquid petroleum gas for fire training will meet national safety standards. All live-fire structural training shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA Std. 1500 and NFPA Std. 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions.

3.5. FES Operations. The goal of this program is to intervene early at emergency events with appropri-ate resources according to response standards indicated in paragraph 2.6. Available resources dictate the level of service that is provided.

3.5.1. The core missions of the operations section include on-scene incident management, aircraft res-cue and fire fighting (ARFF), structural firefighting, hazmat mitigation, technical rescue, and EMS support.

3.5.2. Incident Management. The Fire Chief manages emergency incidents according to the Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) defined in AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Man-agement (EM) Program Planning and Operations. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a compo-nent of the AFIMS. ICS is a standardized on-scene emergency management structure used for managing all emergencies, large or small.

3.5.2.1. AFIMS shall serve as the installation standard for incident management for large events involving multiple organization responses. NFPA Std. 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System, shall serve as the FES flight framework for single FES event responses.

3.5.2.2. The Incident Commander (IC) is the individual responsible for all incident activities, including firefighter safety, development of an Incident Action Plan, and utilization of all emer-gency resources. The IC has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident opera-tions and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident site. An IC is required for each incident regardless of size or complexity.

3.5.2.3. All FES personnel that respond to FES emergencies will receive progressive IC training as indicated in the FESAP training section.

3.5.2.4. Incident Safety Officer (ISO). ISO responsibilities shall be accomplished at all incidents and during training evolutions involving fire. When responding off base, the Fire Chief will appoint an ISO to observe AF operations. If unsafe conditions are observed or encountered by AF firefighters, the ISO will mitigate the condition and inform the IC.

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3.5.2.5. The Fire Chief, with the approval of the Installation Commander, will determine those agencies that are authorized transceiver access to the fire and crash radio networks. A minimum of two radio frequencies are required for use by the fire department to provide sufficient command and control. One frequency will be limited to fire department access only for tactical fire ground operations. A third frequency may be required to support mutual assistance operations.

Ground-to-aircraft communication requirements are determined by the local commander.

3.5.3. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF). ARFF capabilities are based on the quantity of fire fighting agent, agent discharge rates, the number of fire fighting vehicles, availability of firefight-ers, and response times to perform initial fire ground operations for an installation’s largest assigned aircraft.

3.5.3.1. It is a core mission to rescue aircrew members from aircraft involved in accident/fire inci-dents. At locations with a flying mission, rescue personnel designated by the Fire Chief must be trained in aircrew rescue and extraction techniques on mission assigned aircraft as identified in TO 00-105E-9, Aerospace Emergency Rescue and Mishap Response Information (Emergency Ser-vices).

3.5.4. Structural Fire Fighting. Structural fire responses are based on life safety as well as the prior-ity of the facility as it relates to mission criticality. Response times shall be IAW Attachment 3.

3.5.5. HazMat and CBRNE. The Fire Chief will maintain a defensive capability to respond to HazMat and CBRNE incidents. The flight’s core capability during these incidents include command, control, communications; accountability; fire suppression; rescue and extrication; emergency decon-tamination and preserving evidence performed by HazMat Operations certified responders.

3.5.5.1. Limited atmospheric monitoring, detection; mass decontamination and operations in the Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) locations will only be performed when quali-fied personnel and adequate…