Plant 44 Audit Reports - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

AFP 44 ANNUAL FACILITIES REVIEW8 - 12 March 2004Fire Protection Operation1.0 The annual ASC/ENV Industrial Facilities Review of the Raytheon Missile SystemsCompany (RMSC), Air Force Plant 44, Tucson, Arizona, was conducted 8 - 12 Mar 04.Mr Bill Kapella, ASC/ENV Det I Fire Marshal, on behalf of ASC/ENV, performed thereview ofthe Fire Department Operations. The purpose of the 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 could be identified.2.0 NFPA 1410 Fire Exercise. On 10 Mar 04, approximately 0830, a NFPA 1410exercise was provided at bldg 866. The exercise was used to measure the initial attackcapability of the fire department's first responding units and personnel for performancelAW NFPA 1410 Trainingfor Initial Fire Attack.2.1 The following observations were noted:2.1.1 KUDOS. Although this was an exercise to evaluate structural first responseactions lAW the NFPA standards, the fire department carried it well beyond theminimum requirements and involved communication techniques, accountabilityand other fire ground duties.2.1.2 The first responding vehicle reported that there is smoke and flames showingfrom the building. The actual wind direction and temperature was to be used.2.1.3 All aspects of structural fire fighting such as, but not limited to, catching thehydrant, laying the appropriate amount of supply line, deploying handlines andbackup lines, proper sequences of charging the lines with water, nozzle pressures,and pump operations were well demonstrated and executed within the requiredtime constants ofthree minutes.2.1.4 The hydrant used for this exercise was leaking below the surface indicating thehydrant was not properly opened to the full extent or the hydrant is in need ofrepair. If freezing is not a factor, recommend if the hydrant needs to be replacedit should be replaced with a wet-barrel type hydrant. This is suggested forhydrants that need replacing to be replaced with the wet-barrel instead of the drybarrel type. (Action required)3.0. Structural Fire Exercise. On 11 Mar 04, approximately 0815, a structural fire andrescue exercise was provided at bldg. 810. The exercise was used to measure the initialattack capability of the fire department's first responding units and personnel forperformance. The scenario was an explosion on the roofs second HVAC unit resultingin fire and smoke coming from the roof and one worker unaccounted for. A critiquedwas held on site upon termination of the exercise.Attachment 5