(1) At all wildland fires, members must be
provided with a minimum of one quart per hour of electrolyte drinks or potable
water.
(2) Officers at wildland
fires must be trained in the symptoms of heat-related disorders and must
observe their crews for such behavior. Appropriate action must be taken in the
event a crew member displays such symptoms.
(3) At all wildland fires, the incident
commander must consider the circumstances of the incident and make adequate
provisions early in the incident for the rest, rehabilitation and hydration of
all members operating at the scene. These provisions must include fluid
replenishment; other factors to consider are the extremes of the climatic
conditions and other environmental factors that increase the firefighter's heat
stress.
(4) One hour is the maximum
time that individuals can work in high temperatures in structural protective
clothing. Agencies may substitute crews to avoid the one-hour bench mark or
increase crew size to complete the job in less than one hour.
(5) Members may be reassigned to return to
duty throughout the incident cycle once a work-to-rest ratio (company and crew)
rehabilitation rotation has been established.
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Note:
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WAC
296-305-05004,
Occupational exposure to heat and cold stress, may be of assistance while
developing a plan, establishing training topics, and identifying environmental
factors to consider for incident rehabilitation. The 2008 edition of NFPA 1584,
Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations
and Training Exercises may also assist in establishing a rehabilitation
plan.
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Notes
Wash. Admin. Code
§
296-305-07004
Amended by
WSR
18-22-116, Filed 11/6/2018, effective
12/7/2018
Statutory Authority:
RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060 and 29 C.F.R. 1910.156,
Fire brigades. 13-05-070, § 296-305-07004, filed 2/19/13, effective
1/1/14.
