Plant 44 Audit Reports - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAFP 44 ANNUAL FACILITIES REVIEWRAYTHEON SYSTEMS COMPANY4 - 8 FEBRUARY 2008FIRE PROTECTION OPERATIONS1.0 The annual ASC/ENV Industrial Facilities Review ofthe Raytheon Missile SystemsCompany (RMSC), Air Force Plant 44. Tucson, Arizona, was conducted 4 - 8 Feb 08.Mr Bill Kapella, ASC/ENV Det I Fire Marshal, on behalf of ASC/ENV, performed thereview ofthe Fire Department Operations. The purpose ofthe review was to conduct anexamination of the RMSC Fire Department operations for effectiveness, performance,knowledge, and abilities. Due to the time constraints, it was not intended to perform athorough examination; therefore, not all deficiencies that may exist within theiroperations were identified.2.0 NFPA 1410 Fire Exercise: On 5 Feb 08. at approximately 1330, an NFPA 1410exercise was conducted by the day shift adjacent to Bldg 827. The exercise was used as atimed response trial and to measure the initial attack capability of the Fire Department'sfirst responding units and personnel for performance lAW NFPA 1410 Training forInitial Fire Attack, evolution No.1.2.1 The following observations were noted:2.1.1 The exercise was initiated via a radio transmission to the alarm room. The alarmroom operator did not repeat the correct information to the responding crews.Nevertheless, the crews responded and completed the exercise. (Action required)2.1.2 Excellent response from security to support the exercise.2.1.3 The Fire Department's recommended minimum time of3-minutes was met. Infact, the crews were able to lay a 300' supply line, pull a 150' attack line from oneside of the truck and a 150' backup line from the other, plus pump 300 GPM inless than 2-minutes. Their structural attack and abilities to respond were welldemonstrated.2.1.4 The plugman exposed himself to potential injuries by not using proper techniqueswhen wrapping the hose around the hydrant and securing it as the pumper droveaway. (Action required)2.1.5 At the start ofthe exercise, a real world fire alarm was received. The Chief incharge elected to send a crew of three firefighters to investigate. The personreporting information to the Fire Officer was well versed in requirements andprotocol. Radio communication from him to the Fire Officer demonstratedexcellent information on size up and evaluation of the emergency. As a result ofhis expertise in fire operations, no other response was necessary. saving time andexposure to additional crews.Attachment 3