The aim of these training packages is to promote the understanding of BA entry control and the...

BA Entry Control

Procedures

Breathing Apparatus Collaboration

September 2014

Training Packages

Aim

The aim of these training packages is to promote the understanding of BA entry control and the identified roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with the application of BA as a control measure.

Learning OutcomesPersonnel will be able to state the criteria for:

1. Pre-planning2. Incident Command and DRA3. Rapid/Initial Deployment4. Stage 1 Entry Control5. Stage 2 Entry Control6. BA Sector Control7. Emergency Arrangements

NoteThe highest level of control in use at an incident MUST be applied to the whole incident!

The Use of Breathing ApparatusBreathing Apparatus (BA) is a particular type of respiratory protection device, which prevents the wearer from breathing in harmful substances hazardous to health and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

Its use should be considered when other control measures are either not possible or insufficient on their own.

Following a suitable and sufficient risk assessment that identifies the requirement for BA to be applied as a control measure, the Incident Commander must identify and implement the appropriate level of BA control to ensure safe systems of work, which should always be communicated to all relevant personnel.

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Training Packages

Pre-PlanningPart 1

Pre-PlanningPrior to any BA Deployment a Supervisory Manager must nominate and ensure the following tasks are undertaken:

Nomination of Roles Competent individuals to wear BA Competent individual(s) for the duties of an Entry Control

Operative. During a duty period make such changes as are necessary in

the nomination of BA wearers and Entry Control Operative.

Tests and Maintenance Ensure that the appropriate tests of BA and associated

equipment are carried out, and that the test records are accurately maintained.

Ensure that defective equipment is removed; reported as defective; and that replacement equipment is obtained as soon as possible.

Ensure that BA sets and associated equipment are maintained in a clean, safe and serviceable condition and are available for operational use.

Nominated BA WearersWhen nominated by a Supervisory Officer a BA Wearer is responsible for:

Carrying out a general check of the BA set and ancillary BA equipment.

As soon as practicable after completing the appropriate test, record and sign for the result of the test. (This must include the cylinder contents and details of any personal issue facemask used as part of the test).

In exceptional circumstances (where they are unable to record the completed test results), verbally confirm with their supervisory manager that the BA has been checked and is working satisfactorily.

Report to the supervisory manager any defects or omissions.

Nominated Entry Control OperativeWhen nominated by a Supervisory Officer a BA Entry Control Operative is responsible for the following: Examine the entry control board or telemetry entry control

board/unit.

Ensure that the control board/unit is reading the correct time.

Ensure correct functionality is demonstrated by means of administering the appropriate test procedure, including testing any audible or visual signals, where fitted.

Examine and ensure the presence of the following BA entry control ancillary equipment: o BA tabard/so Evacuation whistleo Waterproof markero Supplementary Information/briefing

Where used, ensure the availability of :

BA guidelines. BA guideline tallies. Cable cutters (where stowed with the ECO equipment). Thermal imaging camera. Telemetry repeaters/leaky feeder equipment. Emergency Air Supply Equipment (EASE). Check and where practicable adjust the entry control board or telemetry entry control board/unit.Report to the supervisory manager any defects or omissions.

Nominated Entry Control Operative


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Part 2

Incident Command DRAs

Incident Command DRAsFollowing a suitable and sufficient risk assessment that identifies the requirement for BA to be applied as a control measure.

The Incident Commander must identify and implement the appropriate level of BA control to ensure safe systems of work, which should always be communicated to all relevant personnel.

Incident Command DRAsPrior to committing BA wearers IC’s have a duty to carry out a suitable dynamic risk assessment

The information which should be sought is: Location of fire? cause of fire? what is burning? Involvement of persons, how many? Where?

Last seen? Significant Hazards including utilities. Building construction hazards.

Control measures include: Covering jet. Means of self protection/extinguishment. Safety Brief.

BA Command ConsiderationsABLeR CREW mnemonicThis mnemonic can be used to assist Incident Commanders and other roles involved within the use of BA, to identify the various tasks which, help to ensure that effective BA supervision is in place.

Assessment and decision for the use of BA. Briefing and Debriefing. Level of Entry Control. Resourcing Communication Recording and Logging BA briefs and debriefs. Emergency Responsibilities. Welfare

BA Command ConsiderationsABLeR CREW Tasks Defined

A Assessment and decision for use of BA

Decision to initiate BA as a control measure following a suitable and sufficient risk assessment.

Determining, procedures and level of BA command and control.

B Briefing and debriefing

Provide a clear and concise brief detailing the specific task to be achieved.

Ensure BA wearers have confirmed understanding prior to deployment

Brief should include details of emergency procedures to be adopted.

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Level of Entry Control

During Rapid/Initial Deployment there will not be a dedicated ECO. The IC must ensure: Monitoring of the Entry Control Board. A greater degree of control is implemented as

soon as practicable.

R Resourcing Suitable and sufficient to appoint a dedicated BA Entry Control Operative as soon as practicable.

BA Command ConsiderationsABLeR CREW Tasks Defined (continued)

C Communication Ensure radio communications are established and maintained between IC and BA team.

R Recording and Logging Information

Ensure the process of recording and logging all relevant BA command and control information is implemented and maintained

E Emergency Arrangements

Implement BA emergency procedures. Declare a BA Emergency through Fire Control

W Welfare Consider welfare requirements

NoteThe level of responsibility for each tasks under ABLeR CREW will increase or decrease for each BA role depending of the level of entry control be applied.


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Part 3

Rapid/Initial Deployment

Rapid/Initial DeploymentEntry Control Criteria

Incident/StructureSmall limited, not complex.

Entry Control Limited resources available to provide a dedicated BA

Entry Control Operative

BA Wearers No more than 2 BA wearers in the risk area.

Activities Immediate risk to life. Prevention of significant escalation of an incident.

NoteDuring Rapid/Initial Deployment there will not be a dedicated Entry Control Operative therefore the IC must provide a greater level of Entry Control supervision.

Rapid/Initial DeploymentResourcesRoles Incident Commander

(L1 Supervisory Manager or above)

BA Wearers

Equipment Suitable and sufficient to implement BA Entry Control

Procedures. Communications equipment.

Rapid/Initial DeploymentTasks and Responsibilities

Incident Commander - (L1 Supervisory Manager or above)

Task Responsibility

A Assessment and decision for use of BA IC

B Briefing and debriefing IC and BA wearers

Le Level of Entry Control IC and BA wearers

R Resourcing IC

C Communications IC

R Recording and Logging Information IC and BA wearers

E Emergency Arrangements IC

W Welfare IC

Rapid/Initial DeploymentTasks in addition to ABLeR CREW Incident Commander During Rapid/Initial Deployment there will not be a dedicated Entry

Control Operative therefore the IC must provide a greater level of Entry Control supervision.

Resources Permitting Provide a dedicated BA Entry Control Operative which will take the level

of entry control to Stage I

BA Wearers Wearers must ensure that suitably and

sufficiently completed tallies are entered into a BA control board.

An attempt to establish a telemetry link must be made prior to entry whenever telemetry enabled equipment is used for deployment.

Wearers Name

CylinderPressure

TimeIn

Rapid/Initial DeploymentEntry Control Diagram

BA Teams

L1 Incident Commander

BA Entry Control Operative(Not dedicated to the role)

A greater level of supervision is required by the IC during this level of entry control.

Under this level of entry control the Entry Control Operative may undertake other critical tasks like pump operation.


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Part 4

Stage I Entry Control

Stage I Entry ControlEntry Control CriteriaIncident/StructureSmall limited, not complex.

Entry Control Not more than one entry control point.

BA Wearers No more than 3 BA teams in the risk area at any

one time. No more than 6 BA wearers in the risk area at

any one time.

Activities The use of BA is not likely to be protracted. BA Guidelines will not be required.

Stage I Entry ControlResourcesRoles Incident Commander

(L1 Supervisory Manager or above)

Entry Control Point Operative(Competent BA wearer Firefighter or above)

BA Wearers

Equipment Entry Control Board and ancillaries suitable and sufficient

to implement BA Entry Control Procedures. Communications equipment

Tasks and ResponsibilitiesIncident Commander - (L1 Supervisory Manager or above)

Task Responsibility


B Briefing and debriefing IC, BA wearers and ECO

Le Level of Entry Control IC and ECO

R Resourcing IC

C Communications IC, BA wearers and ECO

R Recording and Logging Information IC

E Emergency Arrangements IC and ECO

W Welfare IC


Tasks in addition to ABLeR CREW Incident Commander Resources Permitting Consider starting a BA Team Briefing Log to record information Consider providing Emergency Team/s Consider appointing a Communications Operative

Entry Control Operative (ECO) An ECO must take into account any elapsed time since entry of BA

wearers who entered the risk area under the use of an automated BA entry control board or initial deployment.

Interoperability At incidents involving other services/agencies be alert to potential

monitoring issues (radio communications) prior to BA wearers entry into the risk area


Entry Control Diagram


BA Teams

L1 Incident Commander

BA Entry Control Operative

(Dedicated to the role)

Under this level of entry control the Entry Control Operative will only undertake duties applicable to the role.


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Part 5

Stage II Entry Control

Stage II Entry ControlEntry Control CriteriaIncident/StructureLarger and/or more complex.

Entry Control To be operated by a Supervisory Manager or a FF under

direct supervision of a Supervisory Manager. More than one entry control point.

BA Wearers More than 3 BA teams in the risk area at any one time. More than 6 BA wearers in the risk area at any one time.

Activities The use of BA is likely to be protracted. BA Guidelines may be used. Stage II demands a higher level of emergency provision

including BA emergency teams.

Stage II Entry ControlResourcesRoles Incident Commander

(Supervisory Manager with ICS level appropriate to the needs of the incident)

Entry Control Point Operative(Supervisory Manager or a FF under direct supervision of a Supervisory Manager both competent BA wearers).

BA Wearers BA Emergency Team/s

Equipment Entry Control Board and ancillaries suitable and sufficient

to implement BA Entry Control Procedures. Communications equipment Emergency Provisions.

Tasks and ResponsibilitiesIncident Commander - (L1 Supervisory Manager or above)

Task Responsibility


B Briefing and debriefing IC, BA wearers and ECO

Le Level of Entry Control IC and ECO

R Resourcing IC

C Communications IC, BA wearers and ECO

R Recording and Logging Information IC

E Emergency Arrangements ECO, IC and ECPS where used

W Welfare IC


Tasks in addition to ABLeR CREW Incident Commander Resources Permitting BA Sector Commander Consider appointing a Entry Control Point Supervisor (ECPS). Consider appointing a Communications Operative. BA Relief teams Resourcing Officer

Entry Control Operative (ECO) An ECO must take into account any elapsed time since entry of BA

wearers who entered the risk area under the use of an automated BA entry control board or initial deployment.

Work in conjunction with command support and/or ECPS, BA Sector if in place.

InteroperabilityAt incidents involving other services/agencies be alert to potential monitoring issues (radio communications) prior to BA wearers entry into the risk area




BA Teams

BA Emergency Team

BA Entry Control Point Supervisor (ECPS)

Sector Commander

CommandSupport

Incident Commander

For the purposes of continuity, a firefighter operating a BA entry control point under Stage I may also go on to operate the BA board at Stage II, under the direct supervision of supervisory manger.

BA Communications

Operative

BA EntryControl Operator

(Supervisory Manager)


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Part 6

BA Sector

BA SectorEntry Control CriteriaIncident/StructureLarger and/or more complex.

Entry Control More than one Stage II entry control point To be operated by a Supervisory Manager or a FF under

direct supervision of a Supervisory Manager.

BA Wearers Large numbers of BA wearers

Activities The use of BA is likely to be protracted. Requires a significant level of logistics High level of different briefings required Resource requirements

ResourcesRoles Incident Commander


BA Sector Commander (BASC)(Supervisory Manager with ICS level appropriate to the needs of the incident)

Entry Control Point Operative(Supervisory Manager or a FF under direct supervision of a Supervisory Manager both competent BA wearers).

BA Wearers BA Emergency Team/s

Equipment Entry Control Board and ancillaries suitable and sufficient to

implement BA Entry Control Procedures. Communications equipment

BA Sector

Tasks and ResponsibilitiesIncident Commander - (Supervisory Manager with appropriate ICS level )

Task Responsibility


B Briefing and debriefing BASC, ECPS and ECO

Le Level of Entry Control IC, BASC and ECO

R Resourcing IC, BASC and ECPS

C Communications IC, BASC, ECPS and ECO

R Recording and Logging Information IC, BASC, ECPS, and ECO

E Emergency Arrangements ECO, ECPS and BASC

W Welfare IC, BASC, ECPS and Welfare Officer

BA Sector

Tasks in addition to ABLeR CREW Incident Commander Consider the logistical requirements

BA Sector CommanderResources Permitting Consider appointing a Entry Control Point Supervisor (ECPS). Consider appointing a Communications Operative. BA Relief teams Resourcing Officer

Entry Control Operative (ECO) Work in conjunction with BA Sector and/or ECPS, Resourcing Officer if in place.

InteroperabilityAt incidents involving other services/agencies be alert to potential monitoring issues (radio communications) prior to BA wearers entry into the risk area

BA Sector


BA Sector

Sector Commander

Sector Commander

Incident Commander

BA Sector Commander

Resourcing Officer

ECPS ECPS

Coms Operativ

e

Coms Operativ

e

ECO ECO

BA EmergencyTeam

BA EmergencyTeam

Sector 3

Sector 1

Sector 2 Sector 4

CommandSupport


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Part 5

Emergency Arrangements

Emergency ArrangementsIncident TypeAny operational incident where Breathing Apparatus has been deployed

Level of Entry Control Rapid deployment and Stage I entry control

Provision of emergency arrangements appropriate to risk

Stage 2 Entry ControlMinimum Provision of one BA emergency team at each

entry control point.

BA WearersThe size of the emergency team must be at least equal to that of the largest BA team deployed from that entry control point

ResourcesRoles Incident Commander


Sector Commander(Supervisory Manager with ICS level appropriate to the needs of the incident)

Entry Control Point Supervisor(Supervisory Manager with ICS level appropriate to the needs of the incident)

Entry Control Point Operative(Competent BA wearer qualified to appropriate level of entry control)

BA Wearers

Fire ControlResponsible for: • One further fire appliance• Request the attendance of the Ambulance Service


ResourcesEquipment Main jet First aid equipment. EASE BA equipment (Including additional BA entry control

board where BA emergency teams are required) Any other equipment that is appropriate to risk and the

IC has deemed necessary. Entry Control Board and ancillaries suitable and

sufficient to implement BA Entry Control Procedures. Communications equipment.


Tasks and ResponsibilitiesIncident Commander - (Supervisory Manager with appropriate ICS level )

Task Responsibility

B Briefing and debriefing IC, ECO, SC and BA wearers (ECPS if appointed)

R Resourcing IC, SC (ECPS if appointed)

C Communications IC, BA wearers and ECO (Communication Operative if appointed)

R Recording and Logging Information IC, ECO, SC and BA wearers (ECPS if appointed)

E Emergency Arrangements Equipment IC, SC and ECO


NoteDue to the specific nature of the emergency arrangements ABLeR CREW is not detailed in full.

Declaration of a BA EmergencyA BA emergency will be declared and emergency arrangements instigated when the following circumstances arise or have the potential to arise: Any BA wearer who fails to return to the entry control point by the

calculated time of whistle and cannot be contacted by any means to confirm their safety.

A DSU is heard or has been received by a telemetry device (unless this is immediately confirmed as an accidental activation).

Where audible or visual indicators suggest that BA wearers appear to be in distress or imminent danger.

Prolonged and unexplained breakdown in communications At the BA wearers request.

Any other circumstances that may arise that warrant emergency arrangements to be instigated.

Once a BA emergency has been declared the IC must be notified and Fire control must be immediately informed. The radio message must include the key phrase “BA emergency”.


Actions in the event of a BA Emergency

Entry Control Point Operative / Entry Control Point Supervisor

In the event of a BA Emergency, the person in charge of the entry control point is to:

Instigate BA emergency procedures including the deployment of BA emergency teams.

Contact the IC and communicate BA emergency. If the IC cannot be contacted communicate BA emergency message to fire control.

Attempt to contact all BA teams to determine which team/wearer is in distress.

Redirect committed BA teams that are not undertaking risk critical tasks to assist with the rescue.

Operate any emergency telemetry communications (if present)

Request further BA emergency teams



Incident Commander

In the event of a BA Emergency, the IC is to ensure that:

Ensure that BA emergency procedures including the deployment of BA emergency teams have been instigated.

Communicate a BA emergency message to fire control.

Direct non critical resources to support the emergency arrangements



BA Wearers in the risk area

BA teams that are already committed within the risk area and are able to render assistance should consider the following actions:

Inform ECO that a DSU is audible and seek permission to investigate.

Determine whether current tasks are of a risk critical nature and if left uncompleted may compromise the safety of others.

Carry out a gauge check

Keep ECO informed of progress at all times.

Do not take unnecessary risks


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