Fire Department Lee Stewart, Fire Chief 1201 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520 912-267-5550 FAX: 912-267-5579 E-mail: bwkgafc@hotmail.com Deborah McCauley, Administrative Assistant 1201 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520 912-267-5546 FAX: 912-267-5579 E-mail: debmccauley44@hotmail.com Supression A Shift: Jimmy May, Deputy Chief Doug Blanton, Captain Jerry Allen, Captain 3 Engineers 9 Firefighters B Shift: John Madala, Deputy Chief Randy Mobley, Captain Peter Buglino, Captain 3 Engineers 9 Firefighters C Shift: Raymond House, Deputy Chief Kim Vaughn, Captain Mario Girard, Captain 3 Engineers 9 Firefighters Prevention Jose Juarbe, Fire Marshal Reid Trawick, Fire Inspector Rhett Fairfield, Fire Inspector Updated 3.11.07 City of Brunswick Fire Department Mission Statement: "Our Purpose is to Save Lives, Protect Property,and Promote Safety" We accomplish our purpose by providing emergency medical and fire suppression services to the citizens of Brunswick and by emphasizing fire safety education. We encourage fire-safe lifestyles through active involvement of citizens, government, and industry in all aspects of Fire Prevention and control. We enhance the quality of life of this generation and of future generations through awareness of hazardous materials and their threat to our environment. We readily set the example by devoting time to self-improvement, community involvement, and the belief in the worth of all mankind. Adopted December 5,1990 The Emergency Services Provided by the Brunswick Fire Department are as Follows: Structural Firefighting Emergency Medical Services (provided at the First Responder Level) Hazardous Materials Response (Provided at the OSHA Operations Level) Special Operations Response (provided at the level personnel have been trained to respond and have the adequate equipment; to include but not inclusive of: confined space, high angle rescue, and extrication). The written criterion for each of these services is detailed below. Structural Firefighting: At any structural firefighting emergency scene, the Brunswick Fire Department provides the following services. An Incident Command System will be instituted to insure safety control and accountability of firefighting personnel and equipment, and to direct all fire related tactics and strategies. A water source will be secured through the water distribution system, drafting or other acceptable methodologies. Firefighting hose is deployed, forcible entry is performed if necessary, the fire is controlled, search and rescue techniques are employed, fire extinguishment and fire extension checks are performed. Salvage and overhaul services are provided. The Brunswick Fire Department determines fire cause and origin at each structural fire. A detailed fire report accompanies each fire related emergency. The Brunswick Fire Department is an active partner in the Georgia Information Fire Emergency Reporting (GIFERS) System. Emergency Medical Services: The Brunswick Fire Department provides emergency medical services at the First Responder level. The Brady text accepted definition of the services provided at this level is: “Those personnel who are often first at the emergency scene and provide immediate care for life-threatening injuries, controlling the scene, and preparing for the arrival of the ambulance.” All Brunswick Fire Department personnel are trained at a minimum of a 40 hour course; State of Georgia approved, First Responder Course. Hazardous Materials Response: The Brunswick Fire Department approaches hazardous materials responses at the First Responder Operations Level. First Responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. First Responders at the operational level shall have competency in the following areas: Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment provided to the First Responder Operational Level An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms. Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with their unit. Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures. An understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures. The Brunswick Fire Department works well and trains with two local Technician Level Hazardous Materials Response Teams. They have agreed to assist the Brunswick Fire Department with their hazardous materials incidents. The Brunswick Fire Department has a written agreement with the Rhonc Pelounc world-wide response hazardous materials D.A.R.T. Team to assist in our emergency needs. Special Operations Response The Brunswick Fire Department does not have any Special Operations Teams as per OSHA definitions. However, department personnel have received various levels of training in many Special Operations Response areas. Within the Brunswick/Glynn County area are several Special Operations Response Teams that meet or exceed the OSHA performance definitions. They are staffed and equipped to meet OSHA and local recommendations. The Brunswick Fire Department acts and trains with these teams as a second in or back-up response. It is the policy of the Brunswick Fire Department to assist the various local Special Operations Response Teams to mitigate the emergency. If that scenario, for whatever reason, does not occur, the Brunswick Fire Department responds in a fashion that will not overwhelm its level of training/expertise or equipment. Many times this type of response removes the “rescue” possibilities from the response formula and replaces it with “victim removal”. The Brunswick Fire Department attempts to provide a four minute or less response time anywhere in the City limits of Brunswick. The Brunswick Fire Department maximum and minimum emergency response levels for fire and non-fire related emergencies are as follows: Fire Related Emergencies Education is the key element in eliminating this fire problem. If there is a fire incident in the City of Brunswick, the Brunswick Fire Department will have a less than 4 minute response. An incident command system will be established, and the fire department will utilize their fire suppression protocols or Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG's). The response will include three engine companies, a minimum of 10 firefighting personnel, and a maximum of 13 firefighting personnel. This minimum response can provide 4500 gallons of water flow per minute to combat fire once they arrive on the emergency scene. All Brunswick Fire Department primary response apparatus responds with Class A and B foam capabilities. If staffing permits, an aerial piece will accompany the three engine companies. Secondary response units will be notified and respond. Secondary Response consists of the Brunswick Fire Chief, and three fire prevention officers. It is the hope of the fire department that early notification of any fire incident will be immediately reported. The fire fighting strategy utilized will be determined by several factors. How far has the fire advanced? Where is the fire located? Are exposures the immediate concern? The Brunswick Fire Department trains extensively with this type of scenario in mind. The Brunswick Fire Department depends on the use of their Cairns Iris Helmet (thermal imaging) to assist in locating the fire and any trapped occupants. Non-Fire Related Emergencies The Brunswick Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau and Fire Suppression Division personnel agree the best way to react to a non-fire emergency situation in the City of Brunswick is through proactive training, prevention minded actions and methods. If there is a non-fire emergency in the City of Brunswick, the Brunswick Fire Department will have a less than 4 minute response. If the emergency involves hazardous materials concerns or a response that suggests a structured, coordinated, and disciplined attack (special operations), an incident command system will be established, and the fire department will utilize their hazardous materials protocols, fire suppression protocols, or Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG's). The response will include one engine company for an EMS call. If the incident dictates a full Brunswick Fire Department response the following will occur: A full response will include three engine companies, a minimum of 10 firefighting personnel, and a maximum of 13 firefighting personnel. This minimum response can provide 4500 gallons of water flow per minute to combat a fire or minimize its risk once they arrive on the emergency scene. All Brunswick Fire Department primary response apparatus responds with Class A and B foam capabilities. If staffing permits, an aerial piece will accompany the three engine companies. Secondary response units will be notified and respond. Secondary response consists of the Brunswick Fire Chief, and three fire prevention officers. Emergency medical units are automatically dispatched to any Brunswick Fire Department emergency scene. It is the hope of the fire department that early notification of an emergency in the City of Brunswick will be immediately reported. The success of the emergency providers often depends on how quickly they are notified and respond to the scene. Fire Prevention Bureau Services The Brunswick Fire Prevention Bureau offers the City of Brunswick several proactive services. The Fire Prevention Bureau is guided by a State of Georgia Deputized Fire Marshal. There are three fire inspectors under the Fire Marshal. The duties of this office are to interpret the National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, provide fire safety education to the local school system (to include elementary, middle, and high schools), provide fire safety education and information to the citizens of Brunswick, and assist in guiding the City of Brunswick towards living a fire safe lifestyle. ^ Top