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Army Regulation 420–90

Facilities Engineering

Fire and Emergency Services

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 10 September 1997

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

AR 420–90

Fire and Emergency Services

This revision--o Implements the revised Department of Defense Instruction 6055.6, DOD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program, as appendix B to this regulation (chap 1).

o Adds statutory authority paragraph per Executive Order 12866, September 30, 1993 (chap 1).

o Changes F&ES proponency from the Chief of Engineers to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (chap 1).

o Defines technical F&ES responsibilities for the new U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Field Operating Agency, U.S. Army Center for Public Works(chap 1).

o Requires installation commanders to conduct a F&ES risk analysis prior to any downsizing actions (chap 1).

o Authorizes F&ES organizations under Directorates other than DPW. (chap 1).

o Decreases frequency of F&ES Operational Readiness Inspections to no less than once every three years (triennial)(chap 1).

o Requires use of Manpower Staffing Standards System (MS-3)Final Report (FIN- REP)/Application, Fire Protection (Army Common)CONUS, dated January 1989, and cross staffing of F&ES apparatus(chap 2).

o Requires MACOM Resource Management Offices to approve any staffing increases above current installation’s TDA (chap 2).

o Authorizes fire brigades when full time fire departments are not justified and external help is not available (chap 2).

o Requires all F&ES organizations to subscribe to Army’s Fire Information Resource Management System (FIRMS) or an equivalently justified MIS (Management Information System)(chap 2).

o Requires participation in DOD’s Fire Fighter Certification System and Physical Fitness Programs (chap 3).

o Recommends regional, live-fire, training areas supplemented by fire fighter interactive multimedia computer simulation systems(chap 3).

o Establishes a fire protection classification system to determine installation structural fire company requirements based on strategic importance and mission criticality (chap 4).

o Establishes new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF)criteria for airfields (chap 5).

o Designates the building manager as evacuation coordinator per AR 420-17 (chap 6).

o Renames fire inspections as fire risk management surveys and reiterates DOD component’s (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and DLA) authority to increase or decrease the number of fire prevention positions based on risk assessment and amount of fire fighter crew-type inspections (chap 6).

o Requires all UPH, hotels and transient quarters used for federal employees on official travel to comply with the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (PL 101-391) (chap 7).

o Requires installation commanders, in coordination with their MACOMs, to develop and implement an Ozone Depletion Chemical(ODC) management plan to program funding thru FY 2003 for the phaseout of existing Halon 1301 fire suppression systems in facilities and to replace Halon 1211 in portable and wheeled extinguishers and ARFF vehicles as soon as practicable or by attrition (chap 7).

o Requires microcomputer automation of all DOD Fire and No-Loss Reports (Fires, HAZMAT, Aerospace, Deaths, and Injuries)(chap 8).

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 10 September 1997

Facilities Engineering

Fire and Emergency Services

*Army Regulation 420–90

Effective 10 October 1997

H i s t o r y . T h i s i s s u e p u b l i s h e s a r e v i s i o n o f t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n . T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n w a s originally printed on 25 September 1992. This publication has been reorganized to make it c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e A r m y p u b l i s h i n g database. No content has been changed.

Summary. This regulation implements De-partment of Defense Instruction 6055.6, DOD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Pro-gram, by establishing Fire and Emergency Services policies at installations under De-partment of the Army jurisdiction.

Applicability.

a. This regulation applies to the Active Ar-m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a l G u a r d , t h e U . S .

Army Reserve, and to all installations and activities under the control of the Department of Army by ownership, leases, support agree-ments, or similar arrangements as follows:

(1) Installations in active use by the Regular Army, those held in an inactive or standby condition for future active use by the Reserve Army, and those in an excess category.

(2) Federally operated installations used full time or intermittently by the Army National Guard, or held by DA for use by the Army National Guard.

(3) Facilities used full time or intermittently by the US Army Reserve or the Reserve Of-ficers’ Training Corps. However, more strin-gent local codes will apply.

( 4 ) A l l g o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d , c o n t r a c t o r -o p e r a t e d a n d c o n t r a c t o r - o w n e d , c o n t r a c t o r -operated installations.

b. This regulation does not apply to—

(1) Installations or parts thereof that have been licensed to the States, the Common-wealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, Territory of the Virgin Islands, and Guam for Army National Guard use.

( 2 ) C i v i l w o r k s f u n c t i o n s o f U . S . A r m y Corps of Engineers, except when the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers is operating on or using appropriated funds of military installa-tions and activities.

( 3 ) T e n a n t A r m y a c t i v i t i e s w h e r e a n o t h e r military department or Government agency, such as the General Services Administration m a i n t a i n s r e a l p r o p e r t y a c c o u n t a b i l i t y a n d control.

c. In areas outside the United States, Status of Forces Agreements or other country-to-country agreements take precedence over this regulation.

P r o p o n e n t a n d e x c e p t i o n a u t h o r i t y .

The proponent of this regulation is the As-sistant Chief of Staff for Installation Manage-m e n t . T h e p r o p o n e n t h a s t h e a u t h o r i t y t o approve exceptions to this publication that are consistent with controlling law and regu-lation. Proponents may delegate this approval a u t h o r i t y , i n w r i t i n g , t o a d i v i s i o n c h i e f within the proponent agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent.

A r m y m a n a g e m e n t c o n t r o l p r o c e s s .

This regulation contains management control p r o v i s i o n s a n d i d e n t i f i e s k e y m a n a g e m e n t control that must be evaluated.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this r e g u l a t i o n a n d e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f c o m m a n d and local forms are prohibited without prior a p p r o v a l f r o m A T T N D A I M - F D F - B , A S -

SISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INSTAL-

LATION MANAGEMENT, ALEXANDRIA,

VA 22315-3800.

Suggested Improvements. Users of this regulation are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Director of Facili-t i e s a n d H o u s i n g , A T T N : D A I M - F D F - B , Alexandria, VA 22315-3800.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1

Section I General, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 References • 1–2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1 Statutory and other authority • 1–4, page 1 Fire and emergency services (F&ES) program • 1–5, page 1

Section II Responsibilities, page 1 The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Logistics, and Environment (ASA(I,L,&E)) • 1–6, page 1

The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM)

• 1–7, page 1

Fire Protection Engineer/Functional Manager • 1–8, page 1 Director, Center for Public Works • 1–9, page 1 MACOM commanders • 1–10, page 1 Installation commanders • 1–11, page 1 Chiefs, Fire and Emergency Services • 1–12, page 1

Section III Fire and Emergency Services Management, page 2 F&ES operational readiness inspections(ORIs) • 1–13, page 2 Fire and emergency services operations • 1–14, page 2 Radioactive materials, nuclear and chemical weapons • 1–15, Contracted F&ES • 1–16, page 2 Technical standards, public law, and deviations • 1–17, page 2 Tenant units and concessionaires • 1–18, page 2

*This regulation supersedes AR 420-90, 25 September 1992.

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Contents—Continued

Chapter 2 Fire and Emergency Services Management, page 2 Management of resources • 2–1, page 2 Installation fire chief • 2–2, page 3 No cost F&ES from public agencies. • 2–3, page 3 Mutual aid • 2–4, page 3 F&ES identification • 2–5, page 3

Chapter 3 Fire and Emergency Services Training, page 6 F&ES training program • 3–1, page 6 Fire chief • 3–2, page 6 Training Officer • 3–3, page 6 Training requirements • 3–4, page 6 Training Guidance • 3–5, page 6 Training exercises • 3–6, page 6 Training records • 3–7, page 6

Chapter 4 Fire and Emergency Services Operations, page 6 Fire department requirements • 4–1, page 6 Firefighting equipment • 4–2, page 7 Fire alarm communications center requirements • 4–3, page 7 Vehicle inspection, maintenance, testing, and record keeping.

• 4–4, page 7 Personal protective equipment • 4–5, page 8 Fire department equipment. • 4–6, page 8 Confined space rescue requirements. • 4–7, page 8 Shipboard fire fighting. • 4–8, page 8

Chapter 5 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), page 8 Introduction • 5–1, page 8 Coordination and support • 5–2, page 8 Ambulance service • 5–3, page 8 Training requirements • 5–4, page 8 Aircraft accident emergency teams • 5–5, page 8 Aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) apparatus requirements • 5–6, Chapter 6 Fire Prevention (Technical Services), page 9 Installation fire prevention program • 6–1, page 9 Building manager or evacuation coordinator • 6–2, page 9 Military family housing • 6–3, page 9 Monitoring and controlling contractor operations • 6–4, page 9 Fire risk management surveys • 6–5, page 9

Chapter 7 Fire Protection Engineering, page 9 General requirements • 7–1, page 9 Cost effectiveness • 7–2, page 9 Standards and criteria • 7–3, page 9 Review of projects • 7–4, page 9 Fire protection deficiency correction program • 7–5, page 9 Fire protection systems • 7–6, page 9 Halon fire fighting agents phaseout • 7–7, page 10 Fire extinguishers • 7–8, page 10 Water distribution systems • 7–9, page 10 Fire loading and building materials • 7–10, page 11

Chapter 8 DOD Fire Incident Report (DD-ACQ&T(AR)-1765), page 11 Reporting fires and emergency services • 8–1, page 11 Report format • 8–2, page 11 Approval and submission procedures • 8–3, page 11 Investigation of fire incidents • 8–4, page 11

Release of Fire Investigation Reports • 8–5, page 11

Appendixes

A. References, page 12

B. Department of Defense Instruction 6055.6, page 15

C. Minimum Training Subjects and Frequencies, page 35

D. Procedure For Determining Fire Flow Demand for Unsprinklered Facilities, page 36

E. Management Control Evaluation Process, page 38

Table List

Table C–1: Suppression proficiency training—academic and practical, page 35

Table C–2: Fire prevention proficiency training—academic, Table D–1: Type of fire department response, page 36 Table D–2: Type of construction, page 36 Table D–3: Number of stories, page 36 Table D–4: Separation distances (feet), page 36 Table D–5: Weighted values/building floor area, page 37 Table D–6: Weighted values for firefighting access based on hose layout distance, page 37 Table D–7: Water demands for unsprinklered facilities, page 37 Table D–8: Sample calculations, page 37

Figure List

Figure 2–1: Sample mutual aid fire and emergency services agreement to be used in the United States, page 3

Figure 2–2: Sample mutual aid fire and emergency services agreement to be used in foreign countries, page 5

Figure B–1: Department of Defense Instruction, page 16 Figure B–1: Department of Defense Instruction--Continued, Figure B–1: Department of Defense Instruction--Continued, Figure B–1: Department of Defense Instruction--Continued, Figure B–2: Department of Defense Instruction--Continued

(References, continue), page 20 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements, page 21 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 22 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 23 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 24 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 25 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 26 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 27 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 28 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 29 Figure B–3: DoD Fire and Emergency Program Elements--

Continued, page 30 Figure B–4: DoD Minimum Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle

Allowances, page 31 Figure B–5: Maximum Response Times for Structure Pumpers2, Figure B–6: Staffing Requirements for Management and

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Figure B–7: Staffing Requirements for Fire Prevention Positions, Figure E–1: Format for fire and emergency services operational readiness inspection in-briefing by fire chief, page 39

Figure E–2: Format for fire and emergency services operational readiness inspection (F&ES ORI) of administration and management, page 41

Figure E–3: Format for fire and emergency services operational readiness inspection (F&ES ORI) of training, page 42

Figure E–4: Format for fire and emergency services operational readiness inspection (F&ES ORI) of operations, page 43

Figure E–5: Format for fire and emergency services operational readiness inspection (F&ES ORI) of fire prevention program, Figure E–6: Format for fire and emergency services operational readiness inspection (F&ES ORI) of firefighting exercises, Glossary

Index

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Section I General

1–1. Purpose This regulation implements statutes and DODI 6055.6, DOD Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Program, requirements. It prescribes Army policies and responsibilities covering all fire fighting (struc-tural, aircraft, and wildland) by civilians or military, fire prevention (technical services), hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response, emer-gency medical services (EMS), confined space rescue, disaster pre-paredness, and ancillary services.

1–2. References Appendix A lists required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms The glossary explains abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation.

1–4. Statutory and other authority Statutory authority is: Public Law 91-596, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 and Titles 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1960 (and other Code of Federal Regulations applicable to Fire & Emer-gency Services); Title 10, U.S.C., Uniform Code of Military Justice, Chapter 47; and issuances from the Office of Management and Budget(OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA).

1–5. Fire and emergency services (F&ES) program

a. Program. Every Army activity will have a F&ES program whose objective is to protect life and property. This includes passive and active fire protection systems.

b. Commander’s role. Commanders will execute comprehensive F&ES Programs.

Section II Responsibilities

1–6. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Logistics, and Environment (ASA(I,L,&E)) T h e A S A ( I , L , & E ) p r o v i d e s p o l i c y a n d p r o g r a m d i r e c t i o n f o r

F&ES.

1–7. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) The ACSIM is ARSTAF proponent for the promulgation of policy and integration of doctrine pertaining to the planning, programming, execution, and operation of Army installation management. The Facilities Policy Directorate develops Army F&ES policy.

1–8. Fire Protection Engineer/Functional Manager Fire Protection Engineer/Functional Manager. The fire protection engineer/functional manager will—

a. Implement Congressional mandates and Department of Defen-se(DOD) Instruction (DODI 6055.6) through AR 420-90, Fire & Emergency Services. Serve as rotating Chairperson of DOD’s Qual-ity Working Group (proponent of DODI) under the auspices of the Defense Environmental Security Council.

b. Establish and monitor policies, programs and provide input to the POM, TAP and PPBERS.

c. Provide MACOMs annual review and analysis of DOD Fire Incident Reporting System data and ensure investigation of all major fires.

d. Determine F&ES requirements during base closing actions, and at inactive, laidaway, and caretaker operations.

e. Rotate coordination of DOD Worldwide F&ES Training Ses-sion held with International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)Co-nference, with the other military services, coordinate Army session and workshops, and sponsor the “Army Firefighter of the Year” award program.

f. Make special assistance visits to MACOMs and installations to explain and implement policies.

g. Coordinate policies with other DOD, DA, federal and civilian groups through membership and participation in professional work-i n g c o m m i t t e e s , b o a r d s , s e m i n a r s , f o r u m s a n d f i r e p r o t e c t i o n organizations.

h. Recommend, negotiate, and monitor policies affecting DOD, Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) program areas.

1–9. Director, Center for Public Works The Director, U.S. Army Center for Public Works (USACPW), as a Field Operating Agency (FOA) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-neers (USACE), provides technical support for F&ES by-

a. Implementing surveillance and enforcement programs. Provide technical support to installations/MACOMs in F&ES. CPW assists in policy development.

b . A s s i s t i n g A C S I M i n d e v e l o p m e n t a n d e x e c u t i o n o f F & E S policy.

c . P r o v i d i n g H Q D A c e n t r a l i z e d t e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t , p e r f o r m s F&ES ORIs, and prepares reports.

d. Preparing program status reports and participates in staff as-sistance visits.

e. Participating in industry and government technical committees.

f. Developing and preparing technical publications.

g. Making staff visits to ensure MACOMs and installations im-plement DOD and Army policies and programs.

h . P e r f o r m i n g r e q u e s t e d F & E S O p e r a t i o n a l R e a d i n e s s I n s p e c -tions (F&ES ORIs).

1–10. MACOM commanders MACOM commanders will—

a. Provide information to their installations necessary to perform F&ES per this regulation.

b. Ensure a Management Information System (MIS), i.e., “FIRMS (Fire Information Resource Management System)” is implemented at their installations. All figures, samples, formats, and forms con-tained in this regulation will eventually be part of FIRMS and eliminated in subsequent publications. Locally developed forms con-forming to the needs of the MACOM are permissible.

c. Within their approval authority, ensure both Army and current fire protection consensus standards are applied for design, construc-tion, location, and use of facilities.

d. Provide direction for the execution of technical investigation of major fires (over $200,000 in damage and/or loss of life), and forward a formal report of findings to the ACSIM.

e. Promote regional live-fire training facilities meeting DOD Fire Fighters Certification standards and for cooperative agreements with civil sector fire departments.

1–11. Installation commanders Installation commanders will—

a. Execute, maintain, and enforce an effective F&ES program as o u t l i n e d i n t h i s r e g u l a t i o n , t o i n c l u d e l o c a l a n d r e m o t e s e r v i c e activities.

b. Implement an information management system (IMS), such as “FIRMS”, for use as a management tool for data maintenance and record keeping.

c. Conduct and approve an installation wide F&ES Risk Analysis prior to any down-sizing actions.

d. Ensure that serviced tenant activities reimburse installations for F&ES as defined by inter service support agreements (ISSAs).

1–12. Chiefs, Fire and Emergency Services

a. F&ES may be organized under directorates other than DPW.

b. Fire chiefs will ensure an efficient operation of the F&ES by recommending that we capture the responsibilities of the fire chief listed throughout this document.

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Section III Fire and Emergency Services Management

1–13. F&ES operational readiness inspections(ORIs)

a. MACOMs will conduct triennial F&ES ORIs using figures in appendix E, or locally developed formats and checklists when con-sidered more appropriate.

b. The fire chief will make annual self inspections that constitute management control evaluations, as defined by AR 11-2, Manage-ment Control. (See app E.)

c. Contact Director, U.S. Army Center for Public Works, AT- TN:CECPW-EB, Alexandria, VA 22315-3862, for assistance when MACOMs do not have fire protection engineers and/or specialists.

1–14. Fire and emergency services operations

a. The fire chief or senior fire officer (SFO) at the scene is responsible for the conduct of all F&ES operations. The fire chief or SFO may request additional available military vehicles, aircraft, e q u i p m e n t , m a t e r i a l s , a n d p e r s o n n e l f r o m t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n c o m -mander or delegee to promptly control fires, preserve life, and protect property.

b. Installation F&ES organizations are authorized to obtain meals (at prevailing costs through a F&ES contingency fund) from appro-priated fund dining facilities per AR 30-1, The Army Food Program.

When meals are required during extended F&ES operations, the installation fire chief must coordinate meal delivery with the instal-lation food advisor.

1–15. Radioactive materials, nuclear and chemical weapons

a. At installations with radiation hazards, the fire department will obtain radiation monitoring equipment and appropriate training or establish an agreement with the local radiation protection officer to provide assistance as necessary.

b. AR 50-6, DA Pam 50-6, AR 385-64 and TM 3-250 contains chemical materials and weapons firefighting procedures.

c. Ammunition and explosive standards are contained in AR 385- 64.

1–16. Contracted F&ES Contracting for F&ES requires performance oriented statements of work (SOWs)(See DOD 4100.33). Installations shall not obligate or expend funds for entering into a contract for fire fighting functions at any military installation or facility, except for the following contracts:

a. To be carried out at a location oustide the United States(inclu-d i n g i t s c o m m o n w e a l t h s , t e r r i t o r i e s , a n d p o s s e s s i o n s ) a t w h i c h members of the Armed Forces would have to be used for the performance of a F&ES function at the expense of unit readiness.

b. To be carried out on a Government-owned but privately oper-ated installation;

c. Or renewal of a contract for the performance of the function under contract on September 24, 1983 (10 USC 2465).

d. For BRAC actions, Army activities may contract with local governments for the provision of fire and emergency services at military installations to be closed (no earlier than 180 days before installation closes) according to the provisions of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, PL 101-510, as amended, Section 2905 (b)(8)(A)—(D). Installations will forward requests for contracts under this section through the MACOMS to the ACSIM- (DAIM-FDF-B) for approval by the Secretary of the Army.

1–17. Technical standards, public law, and deviations

a. The Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Chief, Army Reser-ve(OCAR), and MACOM commanders may authorize specific devi-ations from the technical standards prescribed in this regulation if local conditions warrant deviation. However, MACOMs must fur-nish specific deviations in writing to the ACSIM and will not dele-gate this authority. Waiver authority to DODI 6055.6, appendix B, enclosure 1, is delegated to the Secretariat level of the Military

Departments and the Director of DLA. This waiver authority does not apply to Public Laws.

b. Statutory authority is contained in Public Law 104-113, Na-tional Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995; Public Law 91-596, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970;

and Titles 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1960 (and other Code of Federal Regulations applicable to Fire & Emergency Services); Title 10, U.S.C., Uniform Code of Military Justice, Chapter 47; and issuances from the Office of Management and Budget(OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA).

c. Facilities subject to the requirements of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) per 42 USC 4151-4157 and 29 USC 794 will meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibil-i t y G u i d e l i n e s ( A D A A G ) w h e n e v e r A D A A G p r o v i d e s e q u a l o r greater accessibility than UFAS.

d. Army has adopted the most current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards. PL 104-113 mandates all Federal agencies and departments use technical standards that are d e v e l o p e d o r a d o p t e d b y v o l u n t a r y c o n s e n s u s b o d i e s , s u c h a s NFPA. If an agency elects not to use these consensus standards, the head of the agency must give the Office of Management and Budget an explanation why it elected to use different standards.

e. Design, construction, and maintenance and repair of projects for USARC facilities (including tri-service Armed Forces Reserve Centers (AFRCs)) will comply with AR 140-483.

f. Installations will subscribe to the NFPA National Fire Code renewal service (or equivalent electronic media service) whereby N F P A s e n d s c h a n g e s t o s u b s c r i b e r s . S u b s c r i b e r s i n s e r t t h e s e changes into the basic loose leaf binder codes. This Army regulation takes precedence over all technical and field manuals. The publica-tions listed in appendix A give more guidance on various aspects of fire and emergency services. (Also, appendix A tells how to order these publications.)

1–18. Tenant units and concessionaires Tenants, concessionaires, and contractors will comply with this reg-ulation and installation fire regulations.

Chapter 2 Fire and Emergency Services Management

2–1. Management of resources

a. Commanders will ensure that the following standards are used to meet staffing requirements:

(1) Appendix B, Enclosures 5-7, Manpower Staffing Standards

System (MS-3) Final Report (FIN-REP)/Application Fire Protec-tion(Army Common) CONUS, dated January 1989, and the follow-ing contain staffing guidance.

(2) HAZMAT: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.

(3) Confined Space: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.

(4) EMS: DODI 6000.10, and applicable local regulations.

(5) Biological Defense Safety Program: 32 CFR Part 626

b. Installations must justify staffing increases above current TDA in writing to responsible MACOM Resource Management Office.

c. Cross staffing of F&ES apparatus is authorized.

d. Additional duties. Firefighters will not perform duties or de-tails that interfere with F&ES unless authorized by the Fire Chief.

e. Physical and medical requirements. Per appendix B, enclosure

2, paragraph 9.

f. Fire Brigades. Per appendix B, enclosure 2, paragraph 16.

g. Installations will integrate MTOE deployable fire fighters with

TDA fire departments, but these MTOE fire fighters will not offset TDA requirements. Use the MS-3 to determine TDA requirements.

h. Fire stations. Firefighters must have an environment suited to their needs. SB 700-20, CTA 50-909, and CTA 50-970 contain authorized furnishings and equipment for fire stations. New and existing fire stations (when practical) will comply with USACE, DA Standard Definitive Designs for Fire Stations.

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i. All DA fire departments will implement an information man-agement system (IMS), such as FIRMS (described in technical guid-ance), or an equivalently justified IMS. Use the Prescribed DA Forms listed in Section III, unless automated under FIRMS.

2–2. Installation fire chief This person manages the F&ES organization and may be the“Base/ Installation Emergency Preparedness Officer”with duties per appen-dix B, enclosure 2, paragraph 4d.

2–3. No cost F&ES from public agencies.

a. Whenever possible, installations located within the limits of a municipality, fire protection district, or other governmental subdivi-sion will rely on that public agency for cost free protection.

b. If the public agency demands payment for fire fighting serv-ices, send the following records to HQDA (ACSIM), ATTN: DAIM- FDF-B, 7701 Telegraph & Leaf Roads, Alexandria, VA 22315-3800 for review (RCS is exempt under AR 335-15, para 5-2g).

(1) A drawing or map showing the boundaries of the public agency and the installation.

(2) Concurrent, exclusive or partial legislative jurisdiction sum-mary of the installation property.

( 3 ) E x c e r p t s o f p e r t i n e n t l o c a l l a w a n d o r d i n a n c e s r e g a r d i n g F&ES responsibilities.

2–4. Mutual aid

a. Mutual aid agreements will comply with the requirements of a p p e n d i x B . S a m p l e M u t u a l A i d A g r e e m e n t s a r e a t f i g u r e 2 - 1 (United States/CONUS) and figure 2-2 (Foreign/OCONUS).

b. Mutual aid firefighting forces will not be used for biological, chemical, radioactive, or explosives responses but may be used for support functions.

c. Only the installation commander acting on behalf of the Secre-tary of the Army and an authorized representative of the fire organi-zation may execute the agreement. The installation commander may delegate this authority to the Garrison Commander, without further delegation. Installations will review and update all mutual aid agree-ments biennially (every other year). The fire chief will maintain copies of all agreements.

2–5. F&ES identification Installations will issue; badges, collar brass, patches, baseball caps, and name tag for all fire and emergency services personnel (military and civilian) to wear while performing their official duties. Fire departments will furnish physical fitness clothing per CTA-50-900.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT (US)

This agreement, entered into this. . .day of. . .19. . ., between the Secretary of the Army acting according to the authority of section 1856a, title 42, United States Code and(name of fire department) is to secure for each the benefits of mutual aid in fire prevention, the protection of life and property from fire, and firefighting. It is agreed that—

a. On request to a representative of the (installation) Fire Department by a representative of the (name of fire department), firefighting equipment and personnel of the (installation) Fire Department will be dispatched when available to any point within the area for which the (name of fire department) normally provides fire protection as designated by the representative of the (name of fire department).

b. On request to a representative of the (name of fire department) by a representative of the (installation) Fire Department, firefighting equipment and personnel of the (name of fire department) will be dispatched when available to any point within the firefighting jurisdiction of the (installation) Fire Department.

c. The rendering of assistance under the terms of this agreement shall not be mandatory, but the party receiving the request for assistance should immediately inform the requesting department if, for any reason, assistance cannot be rendered.

d. Any dispatch of equipment and personnel pursuant to this agreement is subject to the following conditions:

(1) Any request for aid under this agreement will specify the location to which the equipment and personnel are to be dispatched; however, the amount and type of equipment and number of personnel to be furnished will be determined by a representative of the responding organization.

(2) The responding organization will report to the officer in charge of the requesting organization at the location to which the equipment is dispatched, and will be subject to the orders of the official.

(3) A responding organization will be released by the requesting organization when the services of the responding organization are no longer required, or when the responding organization is needed within the area for which it normally provides fire protection.

(4) If a crash of aircraft owned or operated by the United States or military aircraft of any foreign nation occurs within the area for which the (name of fire department) normally provides fire protection, the Chief of the (installation) Fire Department or his or her representative may assume full command on arrival at the scene of the crash.

e. Each party hereby waives all claims against every other party for compensation for any loss, damage, injury or death occurring as a consequence of the performance of this agreement except those claims authorized under 15 U.S.C. 2210.

f. The chief fire officers and personnel of the fire departments of both parties to this agreement are invited and encouraged, on a reciprocal basis, to frequently visit each other’s activities for guided familiarization tours consistent with local security requirements and, as feasible, to jointly conduct prefire planning inspections and drills.

g. The technical heads of the fire departments of the parties to this agreement are authorized and directed to meet and draft any detailed plans and procedures of operation necessary to effectively implement this agreement. Such plans and procedures of operations shall become effective upon ratification by the signatory parties.

Figure 2-1. Sample mutual aid fire and emergency services agreement to be used in the United States—Continued

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h. All equipment used by (name of fire department) in carrying out this agreement will be owned by the (name of fire department); and all personnel acting for (name of fire department)under this agreement will be an employee or volunteer member of(name of fire department).

i. This agreement shall become effective upon the date hereof and remain in full force and effect until cancelled by mutual agreement of the parties hereto or by written notice by one party to the other party, giving thirty (30)days notice of said cancellation.

For (fire organization) For the Secretary of the Army

(Title) (Commander)

Figure 2-1. Sample mutual aid fire and emergency services agreement to be used in the United States

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT (FOREIGN)

This agreement, entered into this. . .day of. . .19.. ., between the Secretary of the Army acting according to the authority of section 1856a, title 42, United States Code and(name of fire department) is to secure for each the benefits of mutual aid in fire prevention, the protection of life and property from fire, and firefighting. It is agreed that—

a. On request to a representative of the (installation) Fire Department by a representative of the (name of fire department), firefighting equipment and personnel of the (installation) Fire Department will be dispatched, when available, to any point within the area for which the (name of fire department) normally provides fire protection as designated by the representative of the (name of fire department).

b. On request to a representative of the (name of fire department) by a representative of the (installation) Fire Department, firefighting equipment and personnel of the (name of fire department) will be dispatched, when available, to any point within the firefighting jurisdiction of the (installation) Fire Department.

c. The rendering of assistance under the terms of this agreement shall not be mandatory, but the party receiving the request for assistance should immediately inform the requesting department if, for any reason, assistance cannot be rendered.

d. Any dispatch of equipment and personnel pursuant to this agreement is subject to the following conditions:

(1) Any request for aid under this agreement will specify the location to which the equipment and personnel are to be dispatched; however, the amount and type of equipment and number of personnel to be furnished will be determined by a representative of the responding organization.

(2) The responding organization will report to the officer in charge of the requesting organization when the services of the responding organization are needed within the area for which it normally provides fire protection.

(3) A responding organization will be released by the requesting organization when the services of the responding organization are no longer required, or when the responding organization is needed within the area for which it normally provides fire protection.

(4) If a crash of aircraft owned or operated by the United States or military aircraft of any foreign nation occurs within the area for which the (name of fire department) normally provides fire protection, the chief of the (installation) Fire Department or his or her representative may assume full command on arrival at the scene of the crash.

e. Each party hereby waives all claims against every other party for compensation for any loss, damage, injury or death occurring as a consequence of the performance of this agreement except those claims authorized under 15 U.S.C. 2210.

f. The chief fire officers and personnel of the fire departments of both parties to this agreement are invited and encouraged, on a reciprocal basis, to frequently visit each other’s activities for guided familiarization tours consistent with local security requirements and, as feasible, to jointly conduct prefire planning inspections and drills.

g. The technical heads of the fire departments of the parties to this agreement are authorized and directed to meet and draft any detailed plans and procedures of operation necessary to effectively implement this agreement. Such plans and procedures of operations shall become effective upon ratification by the signatory parties.

h. All equipment used by (name of fire department) in carrying out this agreement will, at the time of action hereunder , be owned by it; and all personnel acting for (name of fire department) under this agreement will, at the time of such action, be an employee or volunteer member of (name of fire department).

i. This agreement shall become effective upon the date hereof and remain in full force and effect until cancelled by mutual agreement of the parties hereto or by written notice by one party to the other party, giving thirty (30)days notice of said cancellation.

j. The foregoing does not affect, and will not be interpreted as affecting in any way, relevant provisions of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).

For (fire organization) For the Secretary of the Army

(Title) (Commander)

Figure 2-2. Sample mutual aid fire and emergency services agreement to be used in foreign countries

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Chapter 3 Fire and Emergency Services Training

3–1. F&ES training program

a. Administration. The fire chief, training officer and other fire department supervisors will actively participate in administration and execution of the training program.

b. General requirements. Training personnel will—

(1) Conduct a recurring proficiency training program per appen-dix C. Each fire department member will receive a minimum of 3 hours proficiency training per week as specified in this chapter.Fire departments may substitute state accredited Fire Fighter I & II certification training programs for appendix C program but will use appendix C to maintain proficiency.

(2) Secure specialized training through recognized and certified professional training sources for fire and emergency services per-sonnel. Do this per Army directives and coordinate with local civil-ian personnel office.

3–2. Fire chief The fire chief is responsible for the training program and will attend the annual Department of Defense Worldwide Fire & Emergency Services Training Session held concurrently with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) conference. They will expand the program as necessary to maintain proficiency throughout all func-t i o n a l a r e a s o f t h e d e p a r t m e n t a n d a p p o i n t a p p r o p r i a t e t r a i n i n g officer(s).

3–3. Training Officer They will develop and implement a comprehensive F&ES training program and assign department instructors as required. Annual work plan will include funding for training requirements.

3–4. Training requirements Minimum training requirements are as follows:

a. Training facilities. Per appendix B, enclosure 2, paragraph 10.

b. Training program elements.

(1) Proficiency training. Per DOD Fire Fighter Certification Sys-tem and applicable NFPA Standards.

(2) Driver Training. AR 600-55 (chap 1) establishes policy and standard procedures for selecting, testing, and licensing of personnel to become Army motor vehicle and emergency response vehicle drivers. NFPA standards and local requirements may also apply.

(3) Emergency medical services training. Per appendix B, Encl 2, paragraph 4.e. All F&ES personnel assigned Emergency Medical Services duties will be EMT certified commensurate with the level of their duties.

(4) Physical fitness. All F&ES organizations will implement the Department of Defense Fire & Emergency Services Physical Con-ditioning (cardiovascular and muscular strength) Program. This pro-gram outlines a systematic approach to plan, carry out, and evaluate the results of a physical fitness program. An effective exercise program includes at least three workouts (separate days) per week during normal work hours.

(5) Hazardous Materials. Per appendix B, enclosure 2, paragraph 4.b. and 29 CFR 1910.120 (q), Hazardous Waste Operations and E m e r g e n c y R e s p o n s e T r a i n i n g a n d 2 9 C F R 1 9 1 0 . 1 2 0 0 , H a z a r d Communication.

( 6 ) I n f e c t i o u s C o n t r o l . P e r 2 9 C F R 1 9 1 0 . 1 0 3 0 , B l o o d b o r n e Pathogens.

(7) Confined Space Rescue. Per 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit Re-quired Confined Spaces.

(8) Lock-out and Tag-out. Per 29 CFR 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout).

(9) Respiratory Protection. Per 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection.

(10) Biological Defense Safety Program. Per 32 CFR Part 626.

( 1 1 ) F i r e P r e v e n t i o n . P e r 2 9 C F R 1 9 6 0 . 2 6 , C o n d u c t o f

Inspections.

(12) Personal Protective Equipment. Per 29 CFR 1910.132, Gen-eral requirements; 29 CFR 1910.133, Eye and Face Protection; 29 CFR 1910.135, Head Protection; 29 CFR 1910.136, Foot Protection;

29 CFR 1910.138, Hand Protection; 29 CFR 1910.139, Sources of Standards;and 29 CFR 1910.140, Standards Organization.

(13) Other Training. Sexual harassment, EEO, and so forth.

3–5. Training Guidance The training officer will-a . D e v e l o p m o n t h l y t r a i n i n g s c h e d u l e s , a p p r o v e d b y t h e f i r e chief, and post them in each operational fire station one week before their effective date. Schedules will include the; date, subject, name of instructor, reference material, and training aids required.

b. Use lesson plans contained in the DOD Fire Fighter Certifica-tion System and/or International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) standards.

3–6. Training exercises a . T h e f i r e c h i e f w i l l e n s u r e t h a t t h e f o l l o w i n g t r a i n i n g i s performed:

(1) Quarterly. Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) exercises on a mission-assigned aircraft designated by the fire chief.

(2) Semiannually. At least one structural exercise by each shift during darkness hours.

(3) Annually. Live ARFF fire fighting exercise to include all participants listed in the installation crash plan and at least one crew extraction exercise during darkness hours by each shift.

b. Only the fire chief or subordinate officers may authorize unan-nounced exercises. During responses to training exercises, fire de-partments cannot use warning devices and must strictly observe all traffic rules. Upon arrival at the training site, fire departments will use visual warning devices and conduct critiques following each exercise.

c. Interactive multimedia training systems will supplement above exercises.

3–7. Training records

a. Individual training evaluation record. Use the DA Form 5376-

R (Individual Training Evaluation Record) located at the back of this regulation to document all training received by each individual in the fire department. This is a locally reproduced form on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper and printed head-to-foot. Fire departments will retain these forms until the individual leaves the fire department.

b. Fire and emergency services training record. Use DA Form 5377-R (Fire and Emergency Services Training Record) located at back of this regulation to document each training session. The train-ing officer will insert the DOD/NFPA certification level under the column labeled “Eval Gr.” This is also a locally reproduced form on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper and printed head to foot. The training office will use these reports to complete individual training records and the fire department training record chart. The training officer will com-pile these records on a fiscal year basis and retain these files 1 year after the cutoff date.

c. F&ES organizations will use the above two forms until auto-mated under FIRMS.

Chapter 4 Fire and Emergency Services Operations

4–1. Fire department requirements Appendix B, enclosure 2, paragraph 4, outlines F&ES response requirements.

a. Structural fire department requirements. The fire protection classification system identified in appendixes B and D will be used to determine primary (required) structural fire companies, based on the facilities strategic importance and mission criticality. Fire flow to “mission critical”facilities per appendix D, response times per

6 AR 420–90 • 10 September 1997 appendix B, and the following travel distances determine the num-ber of primary(required) fire companies. The standard requirement for pumpers is based on two-thirds of the estimated fire flow re-q u i r e m e n t . T h e f i r e c h i e f w i l l e s t a b l i s h t h i s r e q u i r e m e n t ; t h e MACOM’s designated fire protection engineer or specialist will use appendix D to verify the requirement.

(1) Shops, industrial buildings, hangars, warehouses, child devel-opment centers, technical and research facilities, hospitals, and ship berthing. Half of the required pumpers will respond within 2 miles and 5 minutes from the fire station; the other half will be within 10 minutes.

(2) Administrative, exchange and commissary, recreation and as-sembly, dining halls, bachelor officer’s quarters, bachelor enlisted quarters, and dormitories. Half of the required pumpers will respond within 3 miles and 7 minutes from the fire station; the other half within 14 minutes.

(3) Multifamily, single and duplex dwellings. Half of the re-quired pumpers will respond within 5 miles or 9 minutes from the station; the other half within 18 minutes.

(4) Isolated or scattered buildings. Half of the required pumpers will respond within 7 miles or 15 minutes from the fire station; the other half within 20 minutes.

b. Aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) companies. Per appendix B, enclosure 2 and chapter 5 of this regulation.

c. Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response. Per appendix B, enclosure 2 and—

(1) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, 1910.1200 and NFPA 472 training and certification requirements for HAZMAT “1st Responders.”

(2) Executive Order (EO) 12856, Emergency Planning and Com-munity Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990.

d. Emergency medical services (EMS). Per appendix B, enclo-sure 2.

e. Facility response card. DA Form 5378-R (Facility Response Card), located at the back of this regulation, is a 5 x 8 inch locally reproducible card on 5 x 8 inch card stock. It contains specific facility information on one side and space for a single-line graphic drawing with the proper symbols on the reverse side. Similar facili-ties require only one graphic drawing. Fire department will prepare response cards for all mission-critical facilities and review them at least every other year.

f. Mutual aid allowances. Per appendix B, enclosure 2, paragraph 14.

g. Fire departments at active, inactive, laidaway, standby, and caretaker installations.

( 1 ) A c t i v e i n s t a l l a t i o n s . C i v i l i a n p e r s o n n e l n o r m a l l y p e r f o r m F&ES functions. Installations may assign MOS 51-M military fire fighters to fire departments because of geographical, legal, training, rotation, combat readiness, or security reasons. Military personnel selected must meet the criteria contained in AR 611-1, paragraph 2- 161.51M-Firefighter, CMF 51 and should be selected based on long-term availability (minimum 2 years on station).

( 2 ) I n a c t i v e , l a i d a w a y , s t a n d b y , a n d c a r e t a k e r i n s t a l l a t i o n s . A F&ES risk assessment will determine level of service for these types o f i n s t a l l a t i o n s . C o m m a n d e r w i l l c o n s i d e r u s e o f c o m b i n e d firefighter/guard forces and trained security and maintenance per-sonnel as auxiliary fire fighters.

(3) Base realignment and closure (BRAC) fire protection. Army has responsibility to maintain F&ES as long as the Army owns or maintains the property. 10 U.S.C. 2465 prohibits entering into a contract for the performance of firefighting or security guard func-tions at any military installation or facility unless the requirements o f P . L . 1 0 1 - 5 1 0 , s e c t i o n 2 9 0 5 ( b ) ( 8 ) ( A ) - ( D ) a r e m e t c o n c e r n i n g bases that are closing. (See also para 1-16). The following guidance should also be considered in determining the level of F&ES required at bases that are closing:

(a) Chapter 41 CFR Subpart 101-47.4 provides guidance on the level of fire protection for GSA surplus or excess property.

(b) Installation commanders should determine whether existing m u n i c i p a l ( o r o t h e r ) f i r e d e p a r t m e n t s w i l l a g r e e t o i n c l u d e t h…