SPS 330.12SPS 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: SPS 330.12(6)(a)(a) The team members shall be in continuous communication with each other through visual, audible, physical, safety guide rope, electronic, portable radio, or other means to coordinate their activities. SPS 330.12(6)(b)(b) The team members shall be in close enough proximity to each other so as to be able to provide assistance in case of an emergency. SPS 330.12 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 01-044: am. (1) (c), r. (5) and (7), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (1) (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 17-067: cr. (1) (title), am. (1), r. and recr. (2), cr. (3) (title), am. (3) (a), (b), (d), cr. (4) (title), am. (4), cr. (6) (title), am. (6) (intro.), (a), (b) Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18. SPS 330.13SPS 330.13 Personal alert safety system. Every fire department shall provide, and enforce the use of, a PASS device to every fire fighter using SCBA while engaged in rescue, fire fighting, or other hazardous operations. Each PASS device shall be tested at least weekly and prior to each use as specified in NFPA 1982 and shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. SPS 330.13 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 01-044: am. (3) (a) and (c), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (3) (a), (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 17-067: r. and recr. (1) as SPS 330.13, renum. (2) (intro.), (a) to (c) to SPS 330.10 (2) (intro.), (a) to (c), r. (2) (d), renum. (2) (e) to SPS 330.10 (2) (d), r. (2) (f), renum. (3) to SPS 330.11 (2) Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18. SPS 330.14(1)(1) Incident management. Every fire department shall do all of the following: SPS 330.14(1)(a)(a) Conduct emergency operations and other hazardous situations, including training exercises, in a manner to recognize hazards and to prevent accidents and injuries. SPS 330.14(1)(b)(b) Establish, and ensure use of, an incident management system in accordance with NIMS that includes written standard operating guidelines applicable to all members involved in an emergency operation. SPS 330.14(1)(c)(c) Provide NIMS training to all members involved in emergency operations. SPS 330.14 NoteNote: Information on NIMS training is available on FEMA’s website at training.fema.gov/nims.
SPS 330.14(1)(d)(d) Require the incident commander of an emergency operation to be responsible for the overall safety of all fire fighters and activities occurring at the scene of the operation. The incident commander has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is responsible for the management of emergency operations and the activities of emergency personnel at the incident site. SPS 330.14(1)(e)(e) Require the incident commander of an emergency operation to assign safety responsibilities to supervisory personnel at each level of operations and establish an organization with sufficient supervisory personnel to control the position and function of all fire fighters operating at the scene of that emergency operation to ensure that safety requirements are satisfied. SPS 330.14(1)(f)(f) Use a standardized system to identify and account for the assignment of each fire fighter at the scene of an emergency operation. SPS 330.14(1)(g)(g) At an emergency operation where hazards may exist, require the incident commander to assign an incident safety officer with responsibility and authority to do all of the following: SPS 330.14(1)(g)4.4. Recommend immediate correction of situations that create an imminent hazard to personnel. SPS 330.14(1)(g)5.5. Alter, suspend, or terminate activities at the emergency scene when those activities are deemed by the incident safety officer to be unsafe or an imminent hazard. SPS 330.14(2)(a)(a) Every fire department shall comply with all of the following: SPS 330.14(2)(a)1.1. Provide sufficient personnel to safely conduct emergency scene operations and limit such operations to those that can be safely performed by the personnel available at the scene. SPS 330.14(2)(a)2.2. If inexperienced fire fighters are working at an emergency operation, provide direct supervision by more experienced officers or members. SPS 330.14(2)(b)(b) All fire fighters operating at an emergency operation and assigned to a position that may place them in potential contact with motor vehicle traffic shall wear a helmet as specified in NFPA 1971 and high-visibility safety apparel as specified in the ANSI 107 standard. SPS 330.14 NoteNote: The ANSI/ISEA standard 107, American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories, may be accessed at www.ansi.org. SPS 330.14(3)(a)(a) A fire fighter using SCBA and operating in an interior structural fire shall operate in a team of 2 or more fire fighters. Except in the case of a structural fire that can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers, a back-up team of at least 2 fire fighters wearing SCBA shall be assigned to remain available to perform assistance or rescue activities. One back-up team member with a charged line shall be assigned to a safe non-affected area in or near the structure. The other back-up team member shall remain within voice contact and may be assigned to additional roles so long as this individual is able to perform assistance or rescue activities without jeopardizing the safety or health of any fire fighter working at the scene. At least one additional member shall be assigned to remain outside the structural fire and monitor the operations. SPS 330.14 NoteNote: It is not the intent of this rule to prevent any number of persons from responding to a fire call, setting up equipment and initiating exterior suppression at the fire scene. Also, it is not the intent of this rule to prohibit an individual fire fighter from taking an action to preserve the life or safety of another person.
SPS 330.14(3)(b)(b) During an emergency operation, the incident commander shall evaluate the risk to fire fighters and, if necessary, request that at least a basic life support ambulance service provider be available at the scene. SPS 330.14 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 01-044: am. (2) (b) 1. and (3) (a), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (2) (b) 1., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 17-067: am. (1) (intro.), (b) to (f), renum. (1) (g) to (1) (g) (intro.) and am., cr. (1) (g) 1. to 5., am. (2) (a) (intro.), r. and recr. (2) (b), am. (3) (a), (b) Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18. SPS 330.145SPS 330.145 Facility safety. Fire department buildings and facilities shall comply with chs. SPS 332 and 361 to 366. SPS 330.15SPS 330.15 Physical and medical capabilities. SPS 330.15(1)(1) The employer shall assure that fire fighters who are expected to do structural fire fighting are physically capable of performing duties which may be assigned to them during emergency operations. SPS 330.15(2)(2) The fire chief may not permit a fire fighter with known heart disease, epilepsy, or emphysema to participate in fire department emergency operations unless a physician’s certificate of the fire fighter’s fitness to participate in such operations is provided. SPS 330.16SPS 330.16 Member assistance referral program. SPS 330.16(1)(1) Every fire department shall establish and adopt a written policy statement for an employee assistance program that identifies and assists members with personal problems, alcohol or substance abuse, stress, or emotional, physical, and mental health issues that are adversely affecting their job performance. The assistance program shall include a resource list of available services and methods for referring a member to the appropriate mental or health care services for the recovery of the member’s health and job performance. SPS 330.16(2)(2) Through the program established under sub. (1), every fire department shall provide health promotion activities that identify a fire fighter’s physical and mental health risk factors and provide education and counseling to fire fighters for the purpose of preventing health problems and enhancing overall well-being. SPS 330.16(3)(3) The use of municipal or county programs shall meet the requirements of this section. SPS 330.16 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 17-067: am. (1) Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18. SPS 330.20SPS 330.20 Hazardous materials. Fire departments engaged in emergency operations relating to hazardous materials shall comply with s. 29 CFR 1910.120 as adopted by reference in ch. SPS 332. SPS 330.21SPS 330.21 Confined spaces. Fire departments engaged in emergency operations relating to confined spaces shall comply with s. 29 CFR 1910.146 as adopted by reference in ch. SPS 332. SPS 330.22SPS 330.22 Diving operations. Fire departments engaged in emergency operations relating to diving operations shall comply with 29 CFR 1910 subpart T as adopted by reference in ch. SPS 332. SPS 330.23SPS 330.23 Miscellaneous hazardous situations. Fire departments engaged in miscellaneous emergency operations and hazardous situations such as structural collapse rescue, elevator rescue, trench rescue, and terrorism responses shall comply with s. SPS 330.14, 29 CFR 1910.132, and any other applicable standard in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, as adopted by reference in ch. SPS 332. SPS 330.23 NoteNote: Requirements for fire departments providing emergency medical services are administered and enforced by the Department of Health Services under ch. DHS 110 and ch. 256, Stats.
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