Plant 44 Audit Reports - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

e in proximity to each other to provide assistance in case of emergency IA WNFPA 1500, para 8.4.6. (Action required)3.2 Recommendations: Increase the training frequency without mutual aid supportuntil desired proficiency and knowledge are demonstrated. The training program shall bedesigned to improve individual knowledge, confidence and performance reliability. Theproficiency-training program shall enhance a firefighter's ability to work as a teammember. Operational procedures shall be established to identify and transmit the IDLHarea for every structural emergency keeping in mind that the area can be shorten asconditions change.3.3 Summary: The fire department was successful in reacting to unplanned situationswhich tasked some their procedures, i.e. fire fighter down, hydrants out of service,workers obstructing operations, mutual aid delays, etc. The discussions by the firefighters during the critique brought up several 'what if' scenarios, which were alsodiscussed. The fire department exercise was well executed4,0 Fire Department Operations: Due to the time constraints fire departmentorganizational functions and operations were not evaluated during this review.5.0 Fire Department Facilities. The quality of life within the fire departments needsattention for upgrades. The housing of first response vehicles and proper trainingfacilities are undesirable.6.0. Any questions concerning the above report may be directed to ASC, DET liSE, Mr.Bill Kapella, Area Code (661) 272-6719.BILL KAPELLAASC Det 1, Fire MarshalAttachment 5