SPS 330.09(1)(c)1.1. Except
as
provided
in
subd.
2.,
when
specifying
and ordering any
fire
apparatus,
require
a
sufficient number of seats in an enclosed area for the maximum number of persons
who may ride on the apparatus at any time, as specified by
NFPA 1901.
SPS 330.09(1)(c)2.
2. Fire
apparatus
may
be sold, traded, or given to another fire department provided the fire apparatus is maintained in accordance with the standards in effect at the time of its manufacture.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)
(d) Establish a preventative maintenance program that includes all of the following:
SPS 330.09(1)(d)1.
1. Inspection of
all
fire
apparatus
and equipment
at
least
monthly and
within
24 hours after any use to repair or identify and correct unsafe conditions.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)2.
2. Maintenance,
inspections,
and
repairs
of
fire
apparatus
and equipment that follows
the instructions
of the manufacturer.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)3.
3. Inspection of tires for signs of damage or wear and replacement of tires when the tread wear exceeds manufacturer standards. NFPA 1911 section 8.3.6 is not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)4.
4. Removal from service of any fire apparatus or equipment found to be unsafe, as specified by NFPA 1911. No apparatus or equipment found to be unsafe may be placed back in service until it is inspected and repaired or replaced and determined to be safe.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)5.
5. Inspection and servicing of test fire pumps and aerial devices on apparatus as specified in
NFPA 1911.
SPS 330.09 Note
Note: There was an inadvertent error in
CR 17-067. The phrase “servicing of test” should be “service testing of”. The error will be corrected in future rulemaking.
SPS 330.09(2)
(2) A driver of a fire
apparatus shall have a valid driver's license and training relating to the operation of fire apparatus. The driver shall in all conditions operate the fire apparatus in a safe and prudent manner.
SPS 330.09(3)
(3) The driver of a fire apparatus may not move the apparatus until every person on the apparatus is seated and secured with a seat belt or safety
harness
in
an
approved
riding
position,
except
as
allowed under sub.
(4) (a).
SPS 330.09(4)(a)(a) Except
as
provided
in
par.
(c),
any
person
riding on a fire apparatus shall be seated and safely secured by a seat belt or safety harness at any time the apparatus is in motion.
No person
may
stand or ride
on
the
tail
steps, sidesteps, running boards, fully enclosed personnel areas, or
other
exposed
part
of
a
fire apparatus while the apparatus is in motion.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)
(c) Hose loading operations may be performed on moving fire apparatus only when all of the following conditions are met:
SPS 330.09(4)(c)1.
1. Hose loading procedures shall be specified in a written standard operating procedure that includes the conditions set forth in this paragraph. All members involved in the hose loading shall be trained in these procedures.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)2.
2. There shall be a member, other than those members loading hose, assigned as a safety observer. The safety observer shall have an unobstructed view of the hose loading operation and be in visual and voice contact with the apparatus operator.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)3.
3. Nonfire department vehicular traffic shall be excluded from the area or shall be under the control of authorized traffic control persons.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)4.
4. The fire apparatus shall be driven only in a forward direction at a speed of 5 mph or less.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)5.
5. No person may stand on the tail step, sidesteps, running boards, or any other location on the fire apparatus while the apparatus is in motion.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)6.
6. Members may be in the hose bed but no person may stand while the fire apparatus is in motion.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)7.
7. Before each hose loading operation, the situation shall be evaluated to ensure compliance with the standard operating guidelines. If the standard operating guideline cannot be met, or if there is any question as to the safety of the operation for the specific situation, the hose may not be loaded on a moving fire apparatus.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)
(d) Tiller training, where both the instructor and the trainee are at the tiller position, may be performed on tractor-drawn aerial apparatus only if all of the following conditions are met:
SPS 330.09(4)(d)1.
1. Tiller
training
procedures
shall
be
specified
in
written standard operating guidelines
that include
the
conditions
set
forth in this paragraph. All members involved in tiller training shall be trained
in these procedures.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)2.
2. The aerial apparatus shall be equipped with seating positions for both the tiller instructor and the tiller trainee. Both seating positions shall be equipped with seat belts for each individual. The tiller instructor may take a position alongside the tiller trainee.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)3.
3. The tiller instructor's seat may be detachable. If the instructor's seat is detachable, the detachable seat assembly shall be structurally sufficient to support and secure the instructor. The detachable seat assembly shall be attached and positioned in a safe manner immediately adjacent to the regular tiller seat. The detachable seat assembly shall be equipped with a seat belt or vehicle safety harness. The detachable seat assembly shall be attached and used only for training purposes.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)4.
4. Both the tiller instructor and the tiller trainee shall be seated and belted.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)5.
5. The instructor and trainee shall wear a helmet and use eye protection if seated in an open cab or open tiller seat that does not provide protection of an enclosed cab.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)6.
6. If the aerial apparatus is needed for an emergency response during a tiller training session, the training session shall be terminated, and all members shall be seated and belted in the approved riding positions. There shall be only one person at the tiller position. During the emergency response, the apparatus shall be operated by qualified operators.
SPS 330.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 17-067: am. (title), (1) (intro.), (a) to (c), r. and recr. (1) (d), r. (1) (e) to (g), am. (2), (3), (4) (a), r. (4) (b), am. (4) (c) 5. to 7., (d) 1., 5.
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.10(1)
(1)
Inspection and testing of portable equipment. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.10(1)(a)
(a) Visually inspect, at least monthly and within 24 hours after use, all equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training.
SPS 330.10(1)(b)
(b) Maintain inventory records for equipment carried on each fire apparatus and for equipment designated for training.
SPS 330.10(1)(c)
(c) At least annually, test all equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training according to the instructions and applicable
standards of the manufacturer.
SPS 330.10(1)(d)
(d) Remove from service and repair or replace any fire fighting equipment that is defective or unserviceable as specified in the applicable NFPA standard as specified under s.
SPS 330.02.
SPS 330.10(2)
(2) Life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.10(2)(a)
(a) Use life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware that meet the standards specified in
NFPA 1983.
SPS 330.10(2)(b)
(b) Use Class I life safety harnesses for fire fighter attachment to aerial devices.
SPS 330.10(2)(c)
(c) Use Class II and Class III life safety harnesses for fall arrest and rappelling operations.
SPS 330.10(2)(d)
(d) Use for training evolutions, life safety rope which is designated training rope if the rope is inspected before and after each use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
SPS 330.10(2)(e)
(e) Maintain records to document the use of each life safety rope used for training or at fires and other emergency incidents.
SPS 330.10(3)
(3)
Inspection and recertification of life safety rope. The following are department exceptions to the requirements in NFPA 1983:
SPS 330.10(3)(a)
(a) A life safety rope shall be inspected by qualified individuals before and after each use in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
SPS 330.10(3)(b)
(b) If an inspection or test of a life safety rope indicates any weakness, wear, or damage or there is any question regarding the safety or serviceability of a life safety rope, the rope shall be taken out of service and altered in such a manner that it could not be mistakenly used as a life safety rope.
SPS 330.10(3)(c)
(c) Unused life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware shall be recertified in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. NFPA 1983 section 4.4.1 and table 4.4.1 are not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 330.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 17-067: renum. SPS 330.10 to (1) and as renumbered am. (1) (intro.), (a) to (d), (g), renum. SPS 330.13 (2) (intro.) to SPS 330.10 (2) (intro.) and as renumbered am. (2) (intro.), (a), cr. (2) (e), (3)
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.11(1)(1)
Protective clothing and equipment. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.11(1)(a)
(a) Provide, and enforce the use of, a protective ensemble and equipment to all fire fighters who engage in structural fire fighting or are exposed to hazards or potential hazards in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.132, subject to all of the following:
SPS 330.11(1)(a)1.
1. Protective clothing and equipment shall provide protection related to the fire fighter's job duties.
SPS 330.11(1)(a)2.
2. New protective clothing and equipment shall meet the applicable standards as specified in NFPA 1971.
SPS 330.11(1)(a)3.
3. Existing
protective
clothing
and
equipment
shall meet
the
NFPA standard
that was current when the protective clothing or equipment was purchased
or obtained by the fire department.
SPS 330.11(1)(a)4.
4. Required
protective clothing and equipment shall be provided at no cost to the fire fighter.
SPS 330.11(1)(a)6.
6. Establish
a
maintenance
and
inspection
program
for
protective clothing and equipment and assign specific responsibilities
for inspection and maintenance.
SPS 330.11(1)(a)7.
7. When protective clothing and equipment is assigned or available for use to a fire fighter, provide training to each
fire
fighter under this paragraph in
the
proper care,
use,
inspection, cleaning, decontamination, maintenance, and limitations of the protective
clothing
and
equipment.
SPS 330.11(2)
(2)
Eye, face, and hearing protection. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.11(2)(a)
(a) Provide, and enforce the use of
, eye and face
protection
in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.133 for
any
fire
fighter
engaged in fire suppression and other operations involving hazards to the eyes and face whenever the fire fighter's face is not protected by
an SCBA facepiece.
SPS 330.11(2)(b)
(b) Provide, and enforce the use of, hearing protection for any fire fighter operating
or riding in
fire
apparatus
when
exposed to
noise
in
excess
of
90
dBA.
SPS 330.11(2)(c)
(c) Provide, and enforce the use of, hearing protection in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.95 for any fire fighter exposed to noise in excess of 90 dBA from power tools or equipment unless the use of the protective equipment would create an additional hazard to the fire fighter.
SPS 330.11 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 01-044: r. and recr. (2), am. (3) (a),
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (3) (a) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 17-067: r. and recr., renum. SPS 330.13 (3) to (2) and am.
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.12
SPS 330.12 Self-contained breathing apparatus. SPS 330.12(1)(1)
Respiratory protection. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.12(1)(a)
(a) Provide,
and enforce the use of, SCBA for all fire fighters engaged in interior structural fire fighting or who enter any area where the atmosphere is hazardous,
is suspected of being hazardous, or may become hazardous.
SPS 330.12(1)(b)
(b) Provide,
and enforce the use of, SCBA for all fire fighters working below ground level or inside any confined space unless the safety of the atmosphere can be established by testing
and continuous monitoring.
SPS 330.12(1)(d)
(d) Assure
that
all
sources
of
compressed
breathing air, such as compressors, used for filling
SCBA are tested to assure their compliance with sub.
(4).
SPS 330.12(1)(e)
(e) Hydrostatically test each SCBA tank
within
the
time
limits
specified
by
the
manufacturer
of
the apparatus and by any federal, state, or local agency with jurisdiction over the possession and use of the apparatus.
SPS 330.12(1)(f)
(f) Inspect, use, and maintain all SCBA as recommended by the manufacturer.
SPS 330.12(2)
(2)
Respirator fit testing. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.12(2)(a)
(a) Conduct a fit test in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.134 to verify the seal and proper fit of the facepiece for each fire fighter required or qualified to use an SCBA.
SPS 330.12(2)(b)
(b) Conduct a fit test using a qualitative or quantitative test method.
SPS 330.12(2)(c)
(c) Conduct a fit test prior to initial use and at least annually thereafter.
SPS 330.12(2)(d)
(d) Conduct a fit test whenever a different type of SCBA is issued.
SPS 330.12(2)(e)
(e) Conduct a fit test whenever a fire fighter has a change in facial structure that could affect the seal of the SCBA facepiece.
SPS 330.12(2)(f)
(f) Ensure that SCBA is not worn by a fire fighter who has facial hair or any condition that interferes with the seal of the SCBA facepiece.
SPS 330.12(2)(g)
(g) Ensure that a fire fighter's corrective glasses or goggles are worn in a manner that does not interfere with the seal of the SCBA facepiece.
SPS 330.12(2)(h)
(h) Ensure that only a fire fighter who has been fit tested for an SCBA is permitted to function in a hazardous or IDLH atmosphere.
SPS 330.12(3)(a)(a) SCBA of the open-circuit design shall be of the positive pressure type and shall meet the standards specified in NFPA 1981.
SPS 330.12(3)(b)
(b) Paragraph
(a) does not prohibit the use of SCBA if the apparatus can be switched from a demand to a positive-pressure mode.
SPS 330.12(3)(c)
(c) The apparatus shall be in the positive-pressure mode when fire department members are working in a hazardous atmosphere.
SPS 330.12(3)(d)
(d) A closed-circuit type SCBA shall be certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and shall operate in the positive pressure mode only when worn in a hazardous or IDLH environment. The supply air tank shall have a minimum service duration of 30 minutes.
SPS 330.12(4)
(4) CGA Standards. Compressed breathing air in an SCBA cylinder shall meet the requirements of CGA standard G-7.1, with a minimum air quality of Grade D and a water vapor level of less than 25 ppm.
SPS 330.12(6)
(6) Teams. Fire fighters using SCBA shall operate in teams of 2 or more members who shall comply with all of the following:
