Plant 44 Audit Reports - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDistribution authorized to DoD components and their contractors only; administrative/operational use;August 19,2005. Other requests for this document shall be referred to the Chief, AcquisitionEnvironmental Safety & Health Division, Engineering Directorate, ASC/ENV, Wright Patterson AirForce Base, OH 45433AFP 44 ANNUAL FACILITIES REVIEW4 - 8 April 2005Fire Protection Operation1.0 The annual ASC/ENV Industrial Facilities Review of the Raytheon Missile Systems Company(RMSC), Air Force Plant 44, Tucson, Arizona, was conducted 4 - 8 Apr as. Mr Bill Kapella, ASC/ENVDet 1 Fire Marshal, on behalf of ASC/ENV, performed the review of the Fire Department Operations. Thepurpose of the review was to conduct an examination of the RMSC Fire Department operations foreffectiveness, performance, knowledge, and abilities. Due to the time constraints, it was not intended toperform a thorough examination; therefore, not all deficiencies that may exist within their operations couldbe identified.2.0 NFPA 1410 Fire Exercise: On 7 Apr OS, approximately 1000, a NFPA 1410 exercise was provided atbldg 866. The exercise was used as a timed response trial and to measure the initial attack capability of thefire department's first responding units and personnel for performance fA W NFPA 1410 Training/orInitial Fire Attack.2.1 The following observations were noted:2.1.1 The time response was met. The units arrived within the 5-minute maximum time requirementlA W Do016055.6, DoD Fire and Emergency Service Program. A second truck was notdispatched therefore; the time for a second response vehicle was not taken.2.1.2 The fire department failed to execute all requirements of evolution number I lAW NFPA 1410.The supply line from the fire hydrant was not the full length of300 feet. The attack line was notcharged in a timely manner from the truck's booster tank and was not provided adequate workingpressure. There was also a delay in supplying the backup line after being supplied from thehydrant. The second hand line was charged 4.75 minutes after the start of the exercise. The totalevolution was not completed within the 3-minute maximum time limits. (Action required)3.0. Structural Fire Exercise. On 6 Apr OS, approximately 1500, a structural fire and rescue exercise wasprovided at bldg. 810. The exercise was used to measure the initial attack capability of the firedepartment's first responding units and personnel for performance without the assistance of Mutual Aidsupport. The objective was to control and/or extinguish the fire and rescue victim in a timely matter. Thescenario was an explosion on an electrical panel occurred while two electricians were working in thebasement of bldg 810. Dispatch was notified that one worker remained in the basement as the otherescaped uninjured. The worker reported fire and smoke in the SE corner of the basement. A critiqued washeld upon termination ofthe exercise.3.1 The following observations were noted:3.1.1. Security was prompt in responding and setting up for traffic control before the fire department'sarrival. The quick response resulted in the control of pedestrian and vehicle traffic early in theevent. The coordinated response by the security, maintenance and fire was commendable.3.1.2. Although the security force was not provided an input card stating the condition of the scene,security should be aware ofwhat they observe upon their arrival and report situation to the firedepartment.3.1.3. The locked gate (Gate C) on the access road adjacent to the building was delayed in being opened.This delayed the initial attack resulting in the simulated death of the victim due to delaying rescueattempts. (Action required)ATCH2