HomeMy WebLinkAbout7010_06 Tanker 10 Response SOG 202412127010.06 Tanker 10 Response Standard Operating Guide
Implemented: December 2024 Revised: N/A Next Review: December 2027
This procedure is for internal use only and does not enlarge an employee’s civil liability in any way. The procedure should not be construed as creating a higher duty of care, in an evidentiary sense, with respect to third party civil claims
against employees. A violation of this procedure, if proven, can only form the basis of a complaint by this department for non-judicial administrative action in accordance with the laws governing employee discipline.
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Applicable HI Statutes:
I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) is to establish clear and consistent procedures for the safe and efficient response of Tanker 10. II. APPLICABILITY The Standard Operating Guide is applicable to all Employees within the Hawaiʿi Fire Department. III. PROCEDURES
A. Staffing. 1. Tanker 10 shall be manned at all times by a HFD DCC Certified Tanker Operator. B. Dispatch. 1. Tanker 10 shall be dispatched automatically to all fire related incidents in Districts 10,
18, 5, and 19 whenever it is unknown if the incident location is supported with a water supply from a hydrant system. (Note Change: deleted automatic response to District 11 and District 20). 2. Tanker 10 shall respond to other districts within 1st Battalion if requested by the Incident Commander.
3. Request for Tanker 10's response to 2nd Battalion shall be routed to the 1st Battalion BC or the Fire Department Liaison in the EOC if the EOC is activated. a. The Fire Department Liaison will attempt supporting the 2nd Battalion Water supply needs with closer units from Department of Public Works or Private Vendors.
b. In the event that closer support is not attained, Tanker 10 may be dispatched to 2nd Battalion if requested by the Incident Commander. --End--