Live Burn Training

Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

PURPOSE:

To standardize the live burn operation of the MFRD Training Facility in the safest manner possible while providing a high quality and consistent training experience within the parameters of NFPA 1403

SCOPE:

This policy applies to anyone conducting or participating in live fire training in the MFRD Mobile Fire Training Facility. A minimum of four Florida State Certified Fire Instructors will be present at any and all live fire training activities.

Policy: I. Instructor Assignments:

• Command is responsible for:
  1. Position will be filled by a State Certified Instructor.
  2. Overall responsibility for planning and executing live fire evolutions.
  3. Assigns instructors to fill the following positions:
     • Safety Officer – Minimum of State Certified Instructor.
     • Safety Line Instructor – Any State Certified FFII.
     • Ignition Officer – Minimum of Adjunct Fire Instructor.
     • Team Leaders – Minimum of Adjunct Fire Instructor.
  4. Completes check lists and paperwork.
  5. Conducts a walk through with any individuals that are participating in the training.
  6. Monitors time during evolutions.
  7. Manages accountability.
  8. Conducts a post evolution critique after every evolution.
• Safety Officer:
  1. Immediately stops all activities if necessary to prevent injury.
  2. Maintains a safe environment at all live fire evolutions.
  3. Prevents unsafe acts and eliminate unsafe conditions.
  4. Monitors all aspects of the training and be proactive in the inspection, planning and preparation phases.
  5. Monitors temperatures during live fire evolutions.
• Safety Line Instructor:
  1. To man the safety line on the exterior of the burn room for safety purposes.
• Ignition Officer:
  1. Responsible for the ignition and control of the materials (CLASS A ONLY) being burned. No exceptions to fuel- CLASS A ONLY.
  2. Monitors interior temperatures and conditions consistently.
  3. Immediately stops all activities if necessary to prevent injury or accidents.