Attachment_0006_-_PWS_6_-_Fire_and_Emergency_Services.pdf

Attachment 0006 June 20, 2018

PWS 6 – FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (INDIRECT)

1. OBJECTIVE: To provide LCAAP Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES).

2. REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide F&ES 24 hours per day, 365 days per year in accordance with (IAW) DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program, DODI 6055.06. The Contractor shall have a contingency plan to supplement his own staffing levels when required. The Fire Chief or Ranking Fire Officer at the scene shall be responsible for the conduct of all F&ES operations. As it applies to F&ES, the Contractor shall participate with Government staff in risk assessments using an all-hazards approach in alignment with AT vulnerability assessment programs [AR 525-27, page 7-8, paras 2-2, c.(3) and 3-3]. The Contractor shall ensure that necessary and appropriate F&ES planning, programming, training, preparation, and execution capabilities are in place to support surety requirements, to include periodic F&ES rehearsals and exercises to ensure proficiency in the execution of response plans IAW AR 420-1, 25-6a; capability gaps will be identified through these assessments and exercises. The Contractor shall comply within known and existing capabilities.

3. FIRE PREVENTION:

3.1 The Contractor shall formulate and execute a fire prevention program IAW DODI 6055.06, Enclosure 7 “Fire Prevention” and AR 420-1, 25-22 “Provide Fire Prevention Services”.

3.2 The Contractor shall conduct fire risk management surveys IAW AR 420-1, 25- 27 utilizing certified DoD Fire Inspectors IAW DOD 6055.06-M “DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program” Table C2.T1. Hazardous conditions shall be reported (to the LCAAP Government staff) and logged. Corrections shall be made to active and inactive facilities.

3.3 Inspection frequency shall be determined IAW National Fire Codes (NFC) according to building hazard, known fire loading, and mission criticality.

3.4 Hot work permits shall be approved and issued by the Contractor Fire Department. The Contractor Fire Department shall arrive at the hot permit site within 30 minutes of being notified.

3.5 The Contractor shall develop and implement a public fire education program for all LCAAP employees and residents using best commercial practices.

3.6 Fire equipment systems inspection, test and maintenance shall be performed IAW National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 “Fire Extinguishers”, NFPA 72 “Smoke Detectors”, NFPA 80 “Fire Doors”, NFPA 25 “Wet and Dry Sprinkler Systems, Fire Water Distribution Systems, Hydrants and Fire Pumps”.

4. F&ES OPERATIONS:

4.1 The Contractor shall conduct F&ES duties as outlined in DOD 6055.6, 6055.06M, AR 420-90, AR 420-1 (Chapter 25), CFR 1910.120 and applicable NFPA standards/codes.

4.2 The Contractor Fire Department shall be prepared and respond (on-plant LCAAP) to emergencies (i.e., structural fire, equipment fire, wildland fire, hazardous materials/CBRNE, confined space rescue, emergency medical responses, and natural disasters) IAW DODI 6055.06, Enclosure 3, “F&ES Standards of Response Coverage”.

4.3 The Contractor shall maintain, at all times, a minimum of ten personnel which shall include one Fire Chief/Fire Captain, one Fire Inspector, and eight firefighters.

4.4 All Contractor firefighter personnel shall be trained and certified as Emergency Medical Technicians per the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) standards with one firefighter per shift rated EMT-Paramedic.

4.5 The Contractor shall ensure that EMS services will be provided under the supervision of a qualified Operational Medical Director (OMD) IAW AR 40-3, AR 420-1, 25-43c, and DOD 6055.06, E3.6.4.

4.6 The fire chief will make annual self-inspections using the current DA operational readiness inspections checklist IAW AR 420-1, 25-6b(2). Results will be provided to the Installation Emergency Manager.

4.7 The Fire Chief will define and document on an annual basis the scope of services, risk assessments, and service delivery performance standards the fire department is expected to provide based on a review of the mission and unique characteristics of the installation as outlined in DODI 6055.06.

4.8 The Fire Chief will Develop Standard Operating Guides and/or Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with AR 420-1, 25-9a(4), Appendix R.

4.9 The Contractor Fire Department shall prepare and maintain Facility Response Plans/Pre-Fire Plans (location of utility cutoffs, location and type of fire prevention systems, location, quantity and type of hazardous materials, etc.) for all structures or operations and review them at least every other year and whenever there is a change in mission. Facility Response Plans shall be submitted to the ACO and LCAAP Safety Office no later than 30 days after the kick off program review for this contract. (CDRL A091) Facility Response Plans shall include at a minimum, the elements required by AR 525-27, page 8, para 3-2 b (1-9).

4.10 The Contractor Fire Department shall participate in the planning and execution of the Disaster Preparedness Plan (also referred to as the Natural Disaster Plan), which is an annex of the Plant Protection Plan required by PWS 3 – Security/Antiterrorism).

4.11 The Contractor Fire Department shall use an information management system, such as the Fire Information Resource Management System or equivalent, for use as a management tool for data maintenance and recordkeeping IAW AR 420-1.

4.12 The Contractor Fire Department shall maintain all fire and rescue equipment IAW NFPA to include annual pump and ladder testing, as well as quarterly air testing for compressors.

4.13 The Contractor Fire Department shall be responsible for performing flow tests during inspection of fire hydrants and maintaining test records IAW AR 420-1, 25-34.

4.14 The Contractor Fire Department shall annually visually inspect valves controlling fire protection water supply (above ground only) and maintain test records.

4.15 Contractor firefighter personnel work schedule shall consist of one (1) 24-hour shift followed by two (2) days off.

5. PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS, PERSONNEL TRAINING, AND

PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS:

5.1 The Contractor shall require that all F&ES personnel receive an initial and annual Firefighter physical to include drug and alcohol testing. Occupational medical examinations and surveillance shall be IAW DOD 6055.05-M.

5.2 The Contractor shall require all F&ES personnel to be Fit-Tested for the type of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and respirator utilized IAW OSHA

1910.134 and NFPA 1500, 7.13 upon completion of an annual Firefighter physical or when required.

5.3 The Contractor’s training programs shall interface with the DoD Firefighter Certification System requirements, including DoD F&ES certification program, Firefighter I and II, Fire Instructor I, and Incident Commander. The firefighters shall complete IS-100 and IS 200, IS 700, IS 800B and HAZMAT Awareness (per AR 525-27, page 9, Table 4-1, First Responders). Firefighters will be trained and receive continuing education to maintain emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic certification IAW AR 420-1, 25-42(a). Fire Chief and Captains shall comply with Incident Commander requirements per AR 525-27, page 10, Table 4-1 by completing FEMA IS/ICS courses: 100, 200, and 300, 400, 700, 701, 800B, FEMA G-290 Basic Public Information Course. Dispatchers and Emergency Operations Center staff will complete training requirements in accordance with AR 525-27, page 9, Table 4-1 requirements. For all F&ES personnel, Contractor shall provide the ACO and LCAAP Safety Office proof of completion of AR 525-27 training requirements IAW Table 4-1 position listings.

5.4 The Fire Chief will develop and implement a comprehensive F&ES training program and designate a training officer and department instructors as required IAW

AR 420-1, 25-10a(1), The Training Program will include: (1) A development of monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual training schedules, approved by the fire chief, and posted in each operational fire station, and (2) Preparation of lesson plans, or use approved accredited lesson plans in accordance with the DOD Firefighter Certification Program and/or International Fire Service Training Association (IFTA Standards).

5.5 The Fire Chief will ensure the designated training officer conducts a recurring proficiency training program with recommended training subjects outlined in AR 42- 1, Appendix Q. Each fire department member will receive a minimum of 120 hours proficiency training per year IAW AR 420-1, 25-10b(3)(a).

5.6 The Fire Department shall conduct Live Fire Training annually to include one day and one night fire utilizing an approved training device while adhering to AR 420-1.

25-10(2)(b) and NFPA 1403 requirements.

5.7 The senior fire department representative/dispatcher will immediately notify the Government POC of any fire or incident involving an injury, fatality, equipment, or real property damage.

5.8 The Contractor F&ES shall ensure their firefighters meet appropriate physical fitness standards IAW NFPA guidance.

5.9 The Fire Chief, or designee, shall attend the annual DoD Worldwide F&ES Training Conference held concurrently with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) conference IAW AR 420-1, 25-10b(1).

5.10 The Contractor Fire Department shall respond to emergencies to include Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE)/Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) incidents IAW DODI 6055.06. The Contractor shall maintain the Emergency Management Modernization Program (EMMP) equipment and the firefighters shall be trained to use the equipment in a CBRNE/HAZMAT incident.

5.11 All existing Government-owned firefighting equipment including Personal Protective Equipment is available for use. All additional or replacement firefighting equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor and will be maintained IAW AR 420- 1, NFPA, OSHA and CFR standards. Acquisition of replacement equipment shall be IAW PWS 7 – Government Property in Possession of the Contractor.

6. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING:

6.1 The Contractor F&ES shall review all construction plans, alterations, conversions, maintenance and repair, modernization, rehabilitation and self-help projects to ensure they are in compliance with NFPA codes/standards and UFC 3-

600-01 IAW AR 420-1, 25-30a(1). A fire inspection shall be performed upon completion of construction.

6.2 The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and execute Fire Risk Management Survey IAW AR 420-1. Deficiencies shall be logged and corrected.

6.3 The Contractor shall obtain LCAAP Commander approval before deactivating automatic sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, and stand pipes that will be out of service for more than 24 hours.

6.4 The Contractor Fire Department shall assist the LCAAP Government Staff during semiannual inspections of the Army family housing. The Fire Department shall also inspect Army family housing units after new residents have moved in.

6.5 The Contractor Fire Department shall provide responses (exit fire station) 100% of the time to fires and other emergency responses and request for medical assistance within two minutes of receipt of the request.

7. Prehospital Emergency Services

7.1. Emergency Medical Transport will be provided on the installation IAW AR 40-3 and AR 420-1 as outlined below.

7.2. All Contractor fire fighter personnel shall be trained and certified as Emergency Medical Technicians. Training of EMT personnel will be according to the Department of Transportation EMT National Standard Curriculum, or its equivalent, and accepted by the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)IAW AR 40-

3. Newly appointed civilian EMTs who are not NREMT-certified must, as a minimum, possess EMT certification from the State in which the employing MTF is located and any neighboring State(s) in which emergency responses are required. These employees, who do not have the NREMT certification, will be given up to 1 year to obtain national certification IAW AR 40-3.

7.3. Two healthcare personnel will accompany each ground ambulance when dispatched on an emergency. This may include any combination of qualified healthcare personnel who can provide for the emergency care of the patient. If the healthcare personnel are non-physicians or do not have clinical privileges to provide emergency patient care, these individuals will be under the direction of an Operational Medical Director physician. All treatment during ambulance transport will be in accordance with guidelines approved by the Operational Medical Director.(Health care for a patient should not be passed from a more experienced or higher level of care to a less experienced or lower level of care unless specifically approved by a responsible supervising physician who is accepting responsibility for the transfer.)

7.4. All treatment in the prehospital setting will be appropriately documented at the scene, during transport, and finalized at the termination of the prehospital mission

(for inclusion in the patient's Treatment Record) according to the highest recognized local and national standards for EMS. A designated Operational Medical Director physician will review all care (100%) provided by healthcare personnel during ambulance transport.

7.5. Each EMS will meet State and Federal requirements for ambulance vehicles and other emergency medical support equipment, unless specifically excluded for valid medical reasons by the Operational Medical Director.

7.6. Written diagnostic and treatment guidelines for initial patient care will be available. Guidelines will be developed or adopted and used to reflect nationally standardized guidelines or the equivalent. Guidelines may be supplemented locally but will be concise and convey the essential diagnostic and therapeutic measures that may be rendered quickly by EMS healthcare providers whose primary expertise may not be emergency medicine.

7.7. The Contractor shall ensure that EMS services will be provided under the supervision of a qualified Operational Medical Director (OMD).

8. Miscellaneous:

8.1. When the incident is beyond the capability of the Contractor Fire Department, additional help shall be obtained via mutual aid or other available sources.

Contractor technical experts shall provide necessary information to the outside agencies for them to properly and safely support these incidents. In all mutual aid incidents, the National Incident Management System shall be used as the incident command system. The Contractor shall have the expertise or resources to handle CBRNE incidents. The Contractor shall utilize and be prepared to properly deploy all Army Emergency First Responder Program (AEFRP) Government-furnished equipment for the containment and recovery from of a WMD and/or CBRNE event.

The Contractor shall also assume the responsibility for inventorying and maintaining the AEFRP equipment through the U.S. Army TACOM Joint Program Manager- Guardian (JPM-Guardian)/AEFRP sustainment program, utilizing the AEFRP Maximo database. Training in the use of the Guardian/AEFRP Maximo database is available by TACOM, upon request.

8.2. The Contractor shall support the Fire Protection Operational Readiness Inspections at approximately three-year intervals. The Fire Chief shall conduct an annual self-inspection for readiness utilizing best commercial practices.

8.3. The Contractor shall report to the LCAAP Government Staff based upon the

Government-approved notification roster, all fire and non-fire emergency runs using a system compatible with the National Fire Incident Reporting System (CDRL A092).

The senior Fire Department representative/dispatcher shall immediately (no longer than three hours) notify the LCAAP Government Staff IAW the notification matrix of any fire or incident involving an injury, fatality, equipment, or real property damage.

The Contractor shall perform fire origin and cause investigation as required to determine the most probable cause of a fire. The Contractor shall provide technical guidance and assistance to appropriate agencies during criminal, safety, and AR 15-

6 fire related investigations. For fires that involve a fatality, equipment, or real property damage over $100,000, the Contractor shall prepare DA Form 7621 and forward to HQ, JMC Operation Center and copy furnish LCAAP Commander.

8.4. The Contractor shall maintain access to the latest version of the NFPA NFC.