*THIS BUCKSLIP SUPERCEDES BUCKSLIP OPS 24-03-09, Dated 03/29/2024,**
"In an ongoing effort by the Department to help our members protect themselves from being exposed to known cancer causing contaminants at fires, the enhanced response pilot programs shall be as follows, effective 0900 Hrs. February 7, 2025."
"An extra Engine company and Ladder company will automatically be assigned upon the transmission of an "All-Hands Doubtful" for structural fires."
"If an Incident Commander special calls an extra Engine company and Ladder company prior to the transmission of an "All Hands Doubtful", then the Borough Dispatcher shall automatically transmit the "All Hands Doubtful". No additional units will be assigned above the requested 1 Engine and 1 Ladder."
"Any additional requests for Engine companies will require the transmission of additional alarms as per Communications Manual Chapter 7. Additional Ladder companies may be special called without the transmission of a higher alarm. Additional Units may be used to provide relief of units, especially during overhaul operations."
"Incident Commanders who place the control of the fire as either Probably Will Hold (PWH) or Under Control, may special call Engine companies for relief without transmitting the next higher alarm".
"Incident Commanders and Sector Chiefs shall ensure members continue to use their SCBAs throughout cach operation. Using an SCBA, including during the overhaul phase, will greatly reduce a member's risk of inhaling the deadly contaminants found in IDLH areas".
Orders Of Chief Of Fire Operations Kevin F. Woods.