A. The FIRST DUE ENGINE (MINIPUMPER R-1) to arrive on the fire scene has the following responsibilities:

1. Locate up-wind, up-hill, and not closer than 75 feet to the container.

2. Size-up: Assess the situation and determine whether a HAZ-MAT condition exists. Initiate the Incident Command System. Advise responding companies of conditions and locate incoming apparatus to best advantage.

3. Specific Tasks:

a. Advance first (left-side) 1½-inch preconnect attack line, equipped with SCBA, to involved area. Use of AFFF (foam) is recommended.

b. Advance second 1½-inch preconnect attack line, equipped with and using SCBA, to protect exposures.

c. Confine fire and, if possible, extinguish fire.

 

B. The SECOND DUE ENGINE (MAXIPUMPER R-2 or R-3) to arrive on the fire scene shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Stage at the nearest hydrant and prepare to lay-in a 5-inch supply line to the scene.

2. Lay-In the primary: 5-inch supply line from the nearest hydrant; position by R-1 (unless ordered otherwise).

3. Specific Engine Company Tasks:

a. Supply water to R-1 by a 3-inch line.

b. Advance 2-inch attack line(s) as needed, equipped with and using SCBA.

c. Protect exposures, as a priority.

d. Minimize environmental contamination from chemical spillage.

 

C. The THIRD DUE ENGINE (MAXIPUMPER R-2 or R-3) to stand to protect exposures.