Five Principles of Notification - IAFF

ICHIEFS
LODD Response Plan
1. Assure next of kin notification has been properly accomplished.
2. Officially notify all fire department stations of the death and have
flags lowered to half mast. Make arrangements for the notification
of off-duty and vacationing personnel.
3. Notify the following personnel and agencies of the death:
a) Union president.
b) All other city departments.
c) All other fire departments and police departments.
d) Make appropriate follow-up contacts when the funeral
arrangements and schedules have been determined.
4. Work with the family liaison officer to determine the desired method of
collecting the deceased firefighter’s personal items from the fire
station.
NOTE: If the next of kin desires to collect items from the locker
personally, the contents should be screened in advance and any
inappropriate material removed.
5. Conduct a coordination meeting with the key personnel as soon as
possible so that everyone understands what options will be used in the
funeral ceremony. Once the funeral procedures are established all key
personnel should be instructed to make the appropriate contacts and
given the time for a final coordination meeting. Conduct a final meeting
with key personnel to:
a. Establish schedule and timetables.
b. Identify times and places for group gatherings as required by
the ceremonies to be conducted.
c. Re-contact all appropriate people and agencies with the
schedule, meeting places, and special instructions.
6. Be a key contact person for outside agencies, news media, and other
departments in relation to the death and subsequent ceremonies.
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