Plant 44 Audit Reports - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

g. Equipment Issues1) The Raytheon Fire Department has two fire engines that currently meet AFI32·2001 requirements. Raytheon is also in the process ofbudgeting for a companycapital expenditure to purchase one replacement vehicle.2) The Raytheon fire fighters have adequate Bunker gear however they do notcomply with the DoD requirement to clean or replace the bunker gear every six months.A functional washer and dryer are currently available for the cleaning of fire fighterunifonns and bedding. They do not have the necessary equipment to clean the personalprotective equipment (i.e. bunker gear liners).h. Facility Issues: The existing plant protection facility, building 828, is more thanfifty years old and as such has numerous maintenance issues. Raytheon has adequatelymaintained this facility and no health or safety issues were found. Due to the age of thisfacility and the currently crowded conditions due to increased security forces personnelas well as anticipated increase in fire fighter staffing the construction of a new fire stationhas been recommended. Raytheon and the Air Force are currently in the process ofidentifying the requirements and design criteria for the construction of a new fire station.7. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS:a. Recommendation: Staff the Fire Department with a certified Fire Chief that hasdirect duties and responsibilities over the fire suppression department and fireprevention department and carry out the requirements of the above standards.b. Recommendation: Staff the Fire Department lAW the DOD standards; 12 DODcertified fire fighters and one DOD certified Incident Commander on a 24/7 basis.c. Recommendation: Purchase and install equipment for cleaning the bunker gear orcontract out the service to a third party.d. Raytheon personnel were cooperative, helpful, and supportive during this "no-notice"Fire Department Evaluation.~~c?q.>I