Property Insurance Association of Louisiana
How to get your FREE copy of the 2012 FSRS & LA Addendum!! Only FIRE CHIEFS may request a free copy of the 2012 FSRS. Simply submit (via e-mail only) an ATTACHED request letter written on fire department letterhead to Blaine Rabe` at brabe@pial.org. The body of the letter must contain the chief s email address. PIAL will validate the requestor s status as Fire Chief and forward the request to ISO. ISO will email you a copy of the schedule. LA Addendum: Available as a free.pdf file that may be downloaded from the PIAL.org website. Departments without internet access may obtain a free printed copy of the LA Addendum ONLY by contacting Blaine or any other Municipal Field Representative at their e-mail address. Email addresses may be found at www.pial.org
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Staff Division Manager Blaine Rabe` (brabe@pial.org) Municipal Field Rep Supervisor Randy Loe (rloe) Sr. Municipal Field Reps Kenny Weber (kweber) & Dwayne Quebedeaux (dquebedeaux) Municipal Field Reps Paul Reeson (preeson), Kevin Johnson (kjohnson), Robert Guillet (rguillet) GIS Technicians Jerry Rohm & Scott Gelpi
Statistics Graded Areas in LA: 602 Career Departments: 49 Volunteer Departments: 401 Combination Departments: 152 Graded Areas Receiving Water Hauling Credit: 296 Gradings Completed Each Year (Approximately): 125 On-Cycle: 104 2-yr: 15 Random: 6
Rating Selection Process On-Cycle - Five Years 2 Grade Change Two Years Random Gradings Microsoft Excel Random Number Generator Excludes Departments Rated Within the Previous Year Out-of-Cycle Ratings May be Done On Request if Justified Documented Improvements Must be Submitted
Existing Schedule Written in 1980 The new schedule updates and modernizes the FSRS to: Reflect the current recognized and accepted standards developed by national standards organizations; Recognize utilization of advanced technology and best practices in fire mitigation; and Confirm the predictive capability of the evaluation and classification structure.
Current FSRS Receiving & Handling Fire Alarms Revised FSRS Emergency Communications Max Item Description Item Description Points Max Points 414 Telephone Service 2 414 Emergency Reporting 3 422 Operators 3 422 Telecommunicators 4 432 Dispatch Circuits 5 432 Dispatch Circuits 3 440 Fire Alarm Total 10 440 Communications Total 10
Current FSRS Revised FSRS Max Item Description Item Description Points 513 Engine Companies 10 513 Engine Companies 6 Max Points 523 Reserve Pumpers 1 523 Reserve Pumpers 0.5 532 Pump Capacity 5 532 Pump Capacity 3 549 Ladder/Service Co. 5 549 Ladder/Service Co 4 553 Reserve Ladder/Service 1 553 Reserve Ladder/Service 0.5 561 Distribution of Cos. 4 561 Deployment Analysis 10 571 Personnel 15+ 571 Personnel 15+ 581 Training 9 581 Training 9 Bonus Public Fire Control 2 730 Operational Considerations 2 591 Fire Department Total 50+ 591 Fire Department Total 50+
Current FSRS Revised FSRS Max Item Description Item Description Points Max Points 616 Supply System 35 616 Supply System 30 621 631 Hydrant Size, Type & Installation Hydrant Inspection & Condition 2 621 Hydrant Size, Type & Installation 3 3 631 Inspection & Fire Flow Testing of Hydrants 7 640 Water Supply Total 40 640 Water Supply Total 40
Current FSRS Revised FSRS Item Description Max Points Item Description Max Points Bonus Public Fire Control Community Risk 2 1000 5.5 Reduction Total Additional Items Part of Fire Department Total Additional Items 5.5
Communications Credits Still Total 10 Points Fire Department Credits Still Total 50+ Points Water Supply Credits Still Total 40 Points Community Risk Reduction is 5.5 points of Added Credit
The FSRS defines only one minimum performance standard for communications Communications facilities and arrangements must provide for receipt of alarms and dispatch of firefighters and apparatus with no delay.
Current FSRS Receiving & Handling Fire Alarms Revised FSRS Emergency Communications Max Item Description Item Description Points Max Points 414 Telephone Service 2 414 Emergency Reporting 3 422 Operators 3 422 Telecommunicators 4 432 Dispatch Circuits 5 432 Dispatch Circuits 3 440 Fire Alarm Total 10 440 Communications Total 10
Section 410 Emergency Reporting (Formerly Telephone Service): Credit no longer offered for: Criteria for the number of needed emergency and business lines Call progression (rollover) Telephone directory listing Recording device (for incoming calls)
Emphasis changed to an evaluation of the type of 9-1-1 system used to take emergency calls and the level of sophistication of the system in regard to its ability to handle differing types of calls.
Basic or no 9-1-1 Service: Call centers with only Basic 9-1-1 Service or with no 9-1-1 service will receive minimum credits. These PSAPs do not have customer-premises equipment to enable receipt of Enhanced 9-1-1 calls. Basic 9-1-1 systems do not have provisions for selective routing and may have automatic number identification (ANI) and/or automatic location identification (ALI).
Enhanced 9-1-1 Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Enhanced 9-1-1 with ANI/ALI & Selective Routing 20 20 PSAP has customer-premises equipment to enable the receipt of Enhanced 9-1-1 calls with associated ANI and ALI from callers in the PSAP s jurisdiction. Includes Selective Routing.
Enhanced 9-1-1 Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Enhanced 9-1-1 with ANI/ALI & Selective Routing 20 20 Wireless Phase I Using Static ALI Functionality 10 PSAP is Phase 1 wireless capable for at least one wireless service provider in the jurisdiction or has made a valid formal request for Phase I wireless service with the wireless service providers doing business in its jurisdiction
Enhanced 9-1-1 Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Enhanced 9-1-1 with ANI/ALI & Selective Routing 20 20 Wireless Phase I Using Static ALI Functionality 10 Wireless Phase II using Dynamic ALI Functionality 15 PSAP is Phase 2 wireless-capable for at least one provider in the jurisdiction or has made a valid formal request for Phase 2 wireless service with the providers doing business in its jurisdiction. 25
Enhanced 9-1-1 Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Enhanced 9-1-1 with ANI/ALI & Selective Routing 20 20 Wireless Phase I Using Static ALI Functionality 10 Wireless Phase II Using Dynamic ALI Functionality 15 25 Static E9-1-1 VoIP Using Static ALI Functionality 10 PSAP is capable of receiving and processing static VoIP calls with associated call back number and caller location information.
Enhanced 9-1-1 Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Enhanced 9-1-1 with ANI/ALI & Selective Routing 20 20 Wireless Phase I Using Static ALI Functionality 10 Wireless Phase II Using Dynamic ALI Functionality 15 25 Static E9-1-1 VoIP Using Static ALI Functionality 10 Nomadic E9-1-1 VoIP Using Dynamic ALI Functionality 15 PSAP is capable of receiving and processing VoIP calls utilizing dynamic ALI updates (callback number and caller location information)
Enhanced 9-1-1 Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Enhanced 9-1-1 with ANI/ALI & Selective Routing 20 20 Wireless Phase I Using Static ALI Functionality 10 Wireless Phase II Using Dynamic ALI Functionality 15 25 Static E9-1-1 VoIP Using Static ALI Functionality 10 Nomadic E9-1-1 VoIP Using Dynamic ALI Functionality 15 25
Computer Aided Dispatch Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Basic CAD 5 PSAP provides its telecommunicators with software to assist in initiating calls for service, dispatching, and maintaining the status of responding resources in the field.
Computer Aided Dispatch Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Basic CAD 5 CAD with Management Information System (MIS) 5 PSAP has the ability to automatically accept, display, and plot caller location data on an electronic map display (GIS) and access historical incident information
Computer Aided Dispatch Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Basic CAD 5 CAD with Management Information System (MIS) 5 CAD with Interoperability (CAI) 5 PSAP can transmit call information directly to responders, alternate PSAPs, and others. PSAP has the ability to provide data and interoperate electronically with other agencies and communications centers. (Do not confuse this capability with alarm notification or dispatch circuits!)
Computer Aided Dispatch Points % of Credit Creditable Capabilities for PSAPs : Basic CAD 5 CAD with Management Information System (MIS) 5 CAD with Interoperability (CAI) 5 15 Geographic Information System (GIS/AVL) 15 15 PSAP uses a fully integrated CAD/GIS management system with automatic vehicle location (AVL) integrated with a CAD system providing dispatch assignments.
Feature ERS 1 ERS 2 Basic or No 9-1-1 10 0 Enhanced 9-1-1 0 20 E9-1-1 Wireless Phase I 0 10 E9-1-1 Wireless Phase II 0 15 Static VoIP using Static ALI 0 10 Nomadic VoIP using Dynamic ALI 0 15 Basic CAD 0 5 CAD with Management Information System 0 5 CAD with Interoperability 0 5 Geographical Information System (GIS/AVL) 0 15 TOTAL CREDIT (ER): 10 100
Section 420 Telecommunicators (Formerly Number of Needed Operators) Emphasis for credits shifted to quality of telecommunicators Areas evaluated: Telecommunicator Performance Emergency Dispatch Protocols for Fire Service Telecommunicator Training and Certification Telecommunicator Continuing Education/Quality Assurance
Definition of Alarm : Any call requiring response of emergency apparatus and/or personnel. Includes but may not be limited to: Working Fires Fire Alarms False Alarms Medical Calls HAZMAT Calls Law Enforcement Calls Any other call requiring response of emergency apparatus and/or personnel.
Alarm Receipt How long does it take to answer the phone? Alarm Processing How long does it take to dispatch apparatus & personnel or to transfer alarms to another PSAP?
Alarm Receipt Addresses the % of valid emergency calls answered meeting criteria defined in NFPA 1221 95% or more of valid emergency calls answered in 15 seconds or less 99% or more of valid emergency calls answered in 40 seconds or less Data you need to provide: Call Detail Report (CDR) Showing: # of valid emergency calls received by your PSAP # or % of valid emergency calls answered within 15 seconds # or % of valid emergency calls answered within 40 seconds Supporting documentation if data is hand-compiled Must be available for review at time of PIAL field visit
Alarm Processing Addresses the % of FIRE ALARMS processed meeting criteria defined in NFPA 1221 80% or more of FIRE alarms dispatched or transferred to another PSAP in 60 seconds or less 95% or more of FIRE alarms dispatched or transferred to another PSAP in 106 seconds or less Data you need to provide: Call Detail Report (CDR) Showing: # of FIRE alarms dispatched and/or transferred by your PSAP # or % of FIRE alarms dispatched and/or transferred to another PSAP in 60 seconds or less # or % of FIRE alarms dispatched and/or transferred to another PSAP in 106 seconds or less Supporting documentation if data is hand-compiled Must be available for review at time of PIAL field visit
Emergency Dispatch Protocols for Fire Service (EDP) Only protocols for structural fire responses will be evaluated in this section. Does the PSAP use EDPs to help prioritize and structure emergency response? Does the PSAP use APCO or similar type flip charts or booklets in order to assist or coach parties awaiting emergency response vehicles?
Telecommunicator Training and Certification Note: PIAL recognizes standards associated with APCO Project 33 as the minimum standards for telecommunicator training and certification. Local, state or national programs meeting the intent of NFPA 1061 and/or APCO Project 33 may be considered for credit.
Telecommunicator Training Does telecommunicator training meet the minimum standards requirements of NFPA 1061 and/or APCO Project 33? What you need to provide: Description of the PSAP s training program Documentation of having used the program must be provided upon request by a PIAL field representative during the PIAL field visit
Telecommunicator Certification Are telecommunicators certified in the knowledge, skills and abilities corresponding to their job functions? IFSAC, APCO, NPQS or governmental agency that accredits individual telecommunicators What you need to provide: Description of the PSAP s certification process Documentation of having certified telecommunicators must be provided upon request by a PIAL field representative during the PIAL field visit
Telecommunicator Continuation Education/ Quality Assurance Do telecommunicators participate in a continuing education and/or in-service training program? What you need to provide: Description of the PSAP s continuing education process Documentation of having conducted continuing training must be provided upon request by a PIAL field representative during the PIAL field visit
Telecommunicator Continuation Education/ Quality Assurance (con t) Does the PSAP have an active quality assurance program? What you need to provide: Description of the PSAP s quality assurance program Documentation of having performed quality assurance reviews or evaluations must be provided upon request by a PIAL field representative during the PIAL field visit
Section 430 Dispatch Circuits Added credit for UPS when used in combination with an automatically- or manually-started emergency generator. Prorated based on # On-Hand vs # Needed Eliminated credit for dispatch recording facilities at the communications center.
Required Number of Dispatch Circuits Based on # of alarms received Under 730: One (1) circuit is needed 730 or more: Two (2) circuits are needed No credit is earned by having unnecessary circuits
Creditable Circuits Voice radio (trunked or non-trunked) Microwave carrier channel Polling or self-interrogating digital voice radio Dedicated telephone circuit (Auto-ringdown) Wired circuit (FAX, Tear & Run, or IP dedicated to public safety or governmental use) Alpha-numeric pagers with or without two-way paging capability under the direct control of the AHJ Outside coded or non-coded sounding device
Non-creditable Circuits Non-dedicated telephone that uses a public switch Wired circuit (FAX, Tear & Run, or IP) NOT dedicated to public safety or governmental use Alpha-numeric pagers with or without two-way paging capability NOT under the direct control of the AHJ May be given 50% credit as Secondary Dispatch Circuit Cell phone voice or text circuits NOT under direct control of the AHJ
Monitoring For Integrity Primary dispatch circuits must be monitored for integrity (see NFPA 1221 for details) Circuits must have audible and visual alarms Electrical power status must also be monitored for integrity Includes repeater sites Off-site or 3 rd party monitoring may be acceptable
Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) Must be permanently installed with transfer switch Acceptable Systems: Auto-start generator Manual-start generator Central battery system plus manually started generator Central battery system only Additional credit available for having an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) used in concert with the EPSS Must be Monitored for Integrity Must be tested weekly, under full load, for a minimum of 1-hour
Records should be kept for: Alarm Receipt # of incoming valid emergency calls; # or % answered in 15 seconds; # or % answered in 40 seconds Alarm Processing # of alarms dispatched or transferred; # or % completed in 60 seconds; # or % completed in 106 seconds Telecommunicator Training (Initial and Continuing Education) Telecommunicator Certification Quality Assurance Reviews & Remedial Training EPSS Testing (date, duration or start/stop time, under load?)
The FSRS defines several minimum performance standards for the fire department: Organization: The fire department must be organized under applicable state or local laws. The organization must include one person responsible for operation of the department, usually with the title of chief. The fire department must serve an area with definite boundaries.
Firefighter Response to Alarms: The fire department must demonstrate that a minimum of 4 firefighters respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires. The chief officer may be one of the responding firefighters. Training: The fire department must provide training related to suppression of structure fires for active members for at least 3 hours every 3 months to at least 4 members.
Apparatus: The fire department must have at least one apparatus meeting the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus (including a 750gpm pump). All apparatus must be registered and insured as emergency vehicles according to applicable state laws. Housing: Apparatus must be housed to provide protection from the weather and the deteriorating effects of all climatic conditions. In areas subject to freezing conditions, the structure must have provisions for providing heat.
Section 507 Automatic Aid: Includes description of Automatic Aid Clarifies that Automatic Aid is a consideration throughout the schedule Calculation of the Automatic Aid Factor increased from 0.90 to 1.00
Factor Value Max Value Communications Facilities (AA Department) 0.20 0.20 Communications Facilities (Dispatch Arrangements) 0.15 0.15 Dispatch Plan (Use of CAD) 0.10 0.10 Training (Quarterly 3-hrs) 0.35 Training (Semi-Annual 3-hrs) 0.20 Training (Annual 3-hrs) 0.10 0.35 Radio Comm Interoperability (Common Dispatch & Tactical) 0.10 Radio Comm Interoperability (Common Dispatch or Tactical) 0.05 0.10 SOPs (Common standard operating procedures that outline the expectations and responsibilities for a first-alarm response) 0.10 0.10 TOTAL: 1.00
Number of Needed Engines is Highest Of: 1980 Schedule 2012 Schedule BFF 5 th Highest NFF 500 to 1000 gpm - 1 1250 to 2500 gpm - 2 3000 or Higher - 3 No Change
Number of Needed Engines is Highest Of: 1980 Schedule 2012 Schedule BFF 5 th Highest NFF No Change Station Locations Considers need for additional stations based on hydrant counts or built-upon area and presence of un-needed stations No longer considers need for additional stations
Number of Needed Engines is Highest Of: 1980 Schedule 2012 Schedule BFF 5 th Highest NFF No Change Station Locations Operations No longer considers need for additional stations No Change
Number of Needed Engines is Highest Of: 1980 Schedule 2012 Schedule BFF 5 th Highest NFF No Change Station Locations Operations Outside Response Must keep 50% of apparatus inside graded area. An additional engine is needed when outside response exceeds 10% of total responses No longer considers need for additional stations No Change Responses to areas where there is a written agreement to respond are not considered Outside Response
Equipment Carried on In-Service and AA Pumpers (If Required & Creditable) Number Existing Compared to Number Needed Includes Pump & Hose Tests Apparatus Inventory Items are Changing Response to Structural Fire Alarms Working Fires Must Arrive on the Scene to be Counted Non- Working Alarms Must go En-route to be Counted Apparatus Cancelled While En-Route Must be Documented!!
Carried Equipment Reflects NFPA 1901 Requirements Points decreased from 654 to 600 for each Engine Includes Hose & Pump Test credits See Apparatus Inventory Form
Please fill in ONLY the column labeled "No." (Number) Engine Service & Ladder Ladder Only No. Wt. Max Wt Pts Max Wt Pts Max Wt Pts Water Tank (Gals) 1/10 30 Hose (Feet) 15' Soft Suction (S) or 20' Hard Suction (H) 1-½ or 1-¾", or 2" Pre-Connected 12 12 3/50 24 Elevated Stream Device 100 100 Master Stream Appliance (1,000 gpm) 100 100 Large Spray Nozzle (Min 500gpm) 16 16
Item 1980 2012 Notes / Substitutions Booster Tank 300 gal 300 gal None Supply Hose 800 1000 2½ or larger hose Attack Hose: 2, 2½ Hose 400 200 OK to Sub 3 Hose. May be preconnected to the pump. 1½, 1¾ or 2 Hose Carried 400 400 Pre-connected to the pump Booster Reel 200 0 (Not a sub for 1½, 1¾ or 2 Hose Carried) Other Hose 15 Soft or 20 Hard Suction None 1 Master Stream Appliance 0/1 1 No longer dependent on NFF. Distributing Nozzle 1 0 Foam Nozzle 1 0
Item 1980 2012 Notes / Substitutions Foam Supply Carried 10gal 0 NO additional credit for CAFS! Foam Supply Spare 15gal 0 Nozzles 2½ playpipe w/shutoff with 1, 1⅛, and 1¼ tips 2½ combination spray with shutoff 1½, or 1¾ combination spray with shutoff 2 1 Portable Attack Monitor with 1, 1⅛, and 1¼ solid bore tips 2 1 1½ combination spray w/shutoff & 2½ to 1½ reducer 2 2 None SCBA (30-minute minimum) 4 4 None Extra SCBA Cylinders carried 4 4 None Salvage covers (12 x 14 min) 2 2 Canvas or rip-stop Electric handlights 2 2 4V Wet, 6V Dry, rechargeable 6V handlights
Item 1980 2012 Notes / Substitutions Hose Clamp 1 1 2½, 3 or LDH hose clamp Hydrant Hose Gate 1 1 4-way valve, LDH manifold, trimese Burst Hose Jacket 1 0 Gated Wye (2½ x 1½ x 1½ ) 1 1 Water Thief, & 2½ gated wye with 1½ reducers Radio: Mounted 1 1 None Portable 1 1 Two (2) for E/S or E/L Ladders: 12 to 16 Roof 1 1 None (Extended length to 16 ) 24 Extension or larger 1 1 None Annual Tests Pumper 100pts 100pts Hose 50pts 50pts
Credit for Engine Companies decreased from 10 points to 6 points to reflect a shift in emphasis from the number of apparatus and the equipment carried to the placement of those apparatus (performance-based standards)
Credited exactly as in-service apparatus 1/8 ratio remains May be shared between departments Must have an actual reserve pumper to get credit in this area Credit reduced from 1 point to 0.5 points
Section 540 Ladder/Service Companies Weighting decreased from 5 points to 3 points to reflect a shift in emphasis from the number of apparatus and equipment carried to the placement of those apparatus (performance-based standards) All graded areas need a service and/or a ladder truck All graded areas have a ladder or service truck even if they don t have one Engine credited as an E/L or E/S apparatus 50% credit for equipment in excess of that required of the engine company When a ladder truck is needed and exists, and it doesn t respond on all alarms, a service truck is also needed.
Section 542 Equipment on Existing Ladder, Engine-Ladder, Service, Engine-Service Companies Equipment tables reformulated to reflect only equipment outlined in NFPA 1901 See Apparatus Inventory Form
Item 1980 2012 Notes / Substitutions SCBA (30 Minute Minimum) 6 4 None Spare Cylinders (30 Min) 6 4 None Salvage Covers (12 x 14 Min) 10 6 Canvas or Rip Stop Nylon Electric Generator (3kW Min) 1 1 Increased from 2.5kW Min Portable Flood Lights (500 Watt Min) 3 3 Tripod floodlight; minigenerator floodlight. Smoke Ejector (5,000cfm Min) 1 1 Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fan; Mini-generator ventilation fan. Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). Portable Thermal Cutting Unit 1 1 Hydraulic or pneumatic cutting tool; Plasma cutting tool; Oxyacetylene cutting torch; Oxygasoline cutting torch.
Item 1980 2012 Notes / Substitutions Power Saw (Chain or Heavy Duty Rotary Type 1 1 Chain saw with carbide tip cutting blade. K-12 w/composite or carbide blade Handlights 4 4 4V Wet, 6V Dry, rechargeable 6V hand lights. Pike Pole (3-4 ) 0 2 None Pike Pole (6 or longer) 6 4 None Radio, Mounted 1 1 None Radio, Portable 1 1 None 24 Extension Ladder or longer 0 1 None 16 Roof (or longer) 0 1 None 10 Attic Ladder or longer 1 1 10 Folding ladder 14 Combination (or longer) 1 1 14 Extension ladder
The requirement for a service company to carry additional ground ladders (up to 4 ladders) for buildings 3-story or >35 to the eaves was eliminated.
A ladder company is needed in a service distribution area when there are a total of 5 or more (total) buildings in that area that are: 3-stories tall 32 to the eaves 4,000gpm NFF Building borrowing concept still applies
Item 1980 2012 Notes / Substitutions All Items Required for a Service Company are also Required for a Ladder Company Plus the Items Shown Below Elevated Stream Device 1 1 None Large Spray Nozzle 1 1 None 35 Extension Ladder (or longer) 1 1 None 16 Roof Ladder (or longer) 1 1 None Aerial Ladder or Elevating Platform 1 1 Of sufficient height to reach the roof of any building in the graded area, or 100 feet, whichever is less. The credit shall be prorated if existing equipment has insufficient reach. (50 min)
Ladder Company Items Removed: 28 Extension Ladder 40 Extension Ladder 20 Roof Ladder
Ladder/Service company credit is reduced from 5 to 4 points
Section 553 Credit for Reserve Ladder and Service Trucks 1/8 ratio remains In areas needing a ladder truck, the reserve must also be a ladder truck May be shared between departments Assessed the same as in-service apparatus You either have them or you don t. Credit reduced from 1 point to 0.5 points
Shift in emphasis from hardware to placement and use of companies 6 more points No longer using hydrant counts New way of awarding credit for distribution All areas will receive a road mile distribution study Areas who track response times (IAW NFPA 1710) for 1 st in pumper and full alarm complement (2 nd engine if needed & ladder or service co.) may receive credit for meeting response time criteria instead of road mile credit. Credit will be the higher of the two methods
NFPA 1710 Response Criteria For 90% of alarms, the 1 st responding pumper should arrive onscene within 320 seconds of dispatch 80 seconds for turnout plus 240 seconds travel time For 90% of alarms, the full dispatch complement (2 nd pumper & service/ladder) should arrive on-scene within 560 seconds 80 seconds for turnout plus 480 seconds travel time When calls are terminated by the 1 st arriving apparatus, the time of termination will be used as the arrival time(s) Data Needed: Total # of structure fire related calls (working & non-working) # or % of structure fire related calls for which the 1 st due apparatus arrived within required time # or % of structure fire related calls for which the full complement arrived within required time.
561 CREDIT FOR DEPLOYMENT ANALYSIS (CDA): Calculate the credit for deployment analysis (CDA) as follows: Where: AE = the percent of built-upon area within 1½ road miles of a first-due engine, engine-ladder, or engine-service company or % or calls where 1 st due pumper met NFPA 1710 criteria AL = the percent of the built-upon area within 2½ road miles of a firstdue ladder, service, engine-ladder, or engine-service company or % or calls where the full dispatch complement met NFPA 1710 criteria
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How to Calculate On-Duty Manning All members on duty at the fire stations who respond on 1 st alarm to reports of fires in structures may be counted What PIAL wants to know is, How many of the members scheduled to work actually reported for work each day? Each day represents a 24-hr period regardless of the number of shifts in the day Enter the # of members on duty during that day Members who work partial days get partial credit
How to Calculate Volunteer or On-Call Manning All members not classified as on-duty at the time of the working fire may be counted as a volunteer or on-call responder Credit earned is based on the average number of on-duty plus volunteer or on-call responders Response Records: To account for the time needed for notification, travel, and assembly on the fireground, PIAL will credit each on-call and off-duty firefighter as one-third of an on-duty firefighter If poor records of response are kept, PIAL will credit each on-call and off-duty firefighter as one-sixth of an on-duty firefighter
Volunteer firefighters who are on duty at fire stations according to a pre-determined assignment are credited as on-duty firefighters (ODF) for the time they are on duty; otherwise, volunteer firefighters are considered on-call. Credit for manpower response is limited to the # of members receiving at least 12-hrs of valid fire suppression related training during the graded year.
Include chiefs aides in company strength if they participate in firefighting operations. Also include chief officers and fire department administrative personnel if they respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires and perform company duties. Include in company strength firefighters on apparatus not credited under Sections 513 and 549 if they regularly respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires to aid engine, ladder, and service companies.
Credit fire department personnel staffing ambulances or fire department apparatus responding on medical calls if those personnel participate in fighting structure fires
Each person credited must, while on the fireground, have available a protective clothing ensemble in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Credit for manpower response is limited to the # of firefighting ensembles available to members while they are on the fire scene.
Public Safety Officers Must have a 2-way portable radio on the fire department frequency Must be assigned to a specific apparatus and receive 1 st alarm page-out Must have a written schedule including days of the month and times of day when the persons are available Must have a vehicle with emergency lights & siren While on duty, must remain in assigned apparatus 1 st due response zone Must respond on 1 st alarm to all reports of fires in structures when the company to which he is assigned responds Must perform fire suppression duties while at the fire scene Must have PPE ensemble when at the fire scene Credited as ½ of an on-duty firefighter
Only members responding ON apparatus may be considered. May count regardless of whether or not AA is creditable in Sections 513 or 549. AA must respond on initial alarm to ALL reports of fires in structures (working or non-working) to augment responding firefighters from the department under evaluation. Applies to On-duty, Public Safety Officers, or On-call firefighters.
FSRS does not include personnel whose specific function is to establish and maintain water supply. LA s Addendum allows credit for ALL members, including those involved with establishing and maintaining water supply
Training Facilities Availability (FA) Must meet requirements of NFPA 1402 Live fire training structure including smoke room Drill Tower (3-stories) Not pro-ratable Training area at least 2 acres in size 17 points 10 points 8 points LSU s Mobile 3-Story Drill Tower and Class A Burn Trailer are creditable LA Addendum allows credit for Training Library, Hydrant & Pump Cutaways, and Audio-Visual Equipment (up to 4 points) Value of training facilities cannot exceed 35 points.
Training Facilities Use (FU) This training is performed at a training facility to reinforce the operational effectiveness of the department s use of equipment, personnel and procedures. Full credit: each member must attend 18 hours of training at the training center. Training by CBT is not creditable. Non-structure fire related training may be creditable. Distance to the training center is not a factor. Multiple training centers may be creditable.
Multiply the points credit for facilities (FA) by the factor (FU) for use of the facilities by all company members: Maximum 18 hours per member; (FU) = number of hours per member 18 Maximum for factor (FU) =1.00 Training at the facilities credited in this section must be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions and NFPA 1410, Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations. Credit for Drills = FA x FU
Company Training This training is done at the fire station or using streets, buildings and open areas in the community. Requirement reduced from 20 hrs/member/mo. to 16 (192 total per year max). Excess drills, officer, or HAZMAT training may be credited as company training. No more than 50% of company training may be earned through CBT. Training at outside agencies such as state or parish training facilities may be included but is reduced by 50%. Credit for Company Training = (Company Training Hours) 16 hours x (Number of Members) x 25
Officer Training 50% of credit for Officer Training & Certification Should be devoted to officer development. Includes but is not limited to leadership, communication, fire ground command, fire service instructional techniques, and safety. If received during other meetings only the time attributed to actual officer training will be credited. No credit for officer training when conducted as part of drills or other training. Full credit = 12 hrs/officer/year. Credit for Officer Training = (Officer Training Hours) 12 hours x (Number of Officers) x 6
Officer Certification 50% of credit for Officer Training & Certification Applies to all officers involved in fire suppression Officers must have general skills required of their positions as outlined in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. All officers must possess at least an Officer I certification May be IFSAC, NPQS (Pro-Board), or State/ Governmental Certification Credit for Officer Certs = Number of Certified Officers Number of Officers x 6
New Driver/Operator Training (NDT) Should be devoted to new driver/operator development Should be done according to a definite preplanned course curriculum Requirement increased from 40 hrs to 60 hrs Credit for NDT = (New Driver Training Hours) 60 hours x (Number of New Drivers) x 5
Existing Driver/Operator Training Should be devoted to existing fire apparatus drivers and operators to reinforce driving skills and pump and/or aerial ladder/platform operations. 12 hours/year Credit for Existing Drivers = (ExistingDriver Training Hours) 12 hours x (Number of Existing Drivers) x 5
HAZMAT Training This training should be devoted to recognition and identification of hazardous materials encountered during structure fire fighting operations. HAZMAT training at the Awareness, Operations, Technician and Command Levels are all creditable. Other HAZMAT training will be considered on a caseby-case basis. Credit for HAZMAT Training = (HAZMAT Training Hours) 6 hours x (Number of Members) x 1
Recruit Training This training should be devoted to new firefighters Program should have a definite preplanned course curriculum Limited to training received during the first year of employment or tenure. Firefighters who obtain Firefighter I and II designation before employment or within the first year of employment or tenure meet the intent for earning this credit. Credit for Recruit Training = (Recruit Training Hours) 240 hours x (Number of Recruits) x 5
Building Familiarization and Pre-Incident Planning Should be done by company personnel This training should include all buildings except 1-4 family dwellings. Must include an actual tour of the target building. Must be performed in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning Must be available to the responding incident commander Requires documentation of 3 most recent inspections Interval rounded to the next higher year. Interval for max credit changed to 1-year Credit for Pre Plans = Number of Pre planned Buildings Number of Buildings x 12
Members holding qualifying certifications are eligible for bonus credit if they received at least 45 hours of Company Training within the graded year. The date of the certification is not a factor. Only training completed within the department being graded is eligible. Qualifying certifications are: Firefighter I & II, Fire Instructor I & II, Fire Department Vehicle Driver/Operator, Apparatus Driver Operator Aerial, Fire Officer I, II, or III, HAZMAT Awareness, Operations or Technician Levels.
Incomplete records will result in a 25% reduction in credit Lack of records will result in a 100% reduction in credit
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Guidelines related to structural fire calls and firefighting Minimum of 10 required (see LA Addendum for list) SOPs must be reviewed every 5 years or less Incident Management System (IMS) All members must be trained to their expected level of involvement Training is required every 5 years or less
The FSRS does not specifically define any minimum requirements with respect to Water Supply HOWEVER. To receive a rating of Class 8 or better, there must be some means of delivering at least 250gpm of water to at least 85% of the graded area.
Areas without a creditable water delivery system will be recognized as Class 9 for Dwellings Only [Class 9 (D.O.)] Delivery may be through a system of water mains with creditable fire hydrants or by Water Hauling Needed Fire Flow Durations: NFF Duration 500 2500 2-hours 3000 3500 3-hours >3500 4-hours
Credit comes from 3 areas: Supply System Hydrant Size, Type & Installation Inspection & Fire Flow Testing of Hydrants
Basis for Credit NFF Supply Works Capacity Main Capacity (20psi residual pressure) Hydrant Distribution Fire Department Supply Lowest value determines credit earned
Needed Fire Flow No changes in this area Calculated for all buildings in the graded area 500 gpm minimum 3500 gpm maximum considered in grading >3500 gpm considered as Individually Rated Properties IP s don t affect the community s rating
Needed Fire Flow Supply Works Capacity No changes in this area Water Production Facilities Ground Storage Elevated Tanks or Standpipes (gravity supply) Pump Supply Emergency Supply Fire Department Supply Maximum Daily Consumption
Needed Fire Flow Supply Works Capacity Main Capacity No changes in this area Hydrant Flow Rates at 20psi Residual Pressure
Needed Fire Flow Supply Works Capacity Main Capacity Hydrant Distribution All hydrants within 1,000 of the target building get the same credit Hydrant w/pumper outlet - 1500 gpm Two 2.5 outlets only - 750 gpm One house outlet only - 500 gpm
Needed Fire Flow Supply Works Capacity Main Capacity Hydrant Distribution Fire Department Supply No changes in this area Water Hauling
Useable private hydrants should be included in those considered for credit All creditable supply points are considered Hydrants A. At least 1 pumper outlet on a 6 main or a properly installed 6 or larger dry hydrant B. No pumper but at least two 2.5 outlets on a 6 main; Hydrants with barrels <5 Points C. Only one 2.5 outlet 25 D. Hydrant installed on <6 main 25 E. Flush type (Flush or ground level) 25 F. Cistern or suction point 25 100 75
Inspection of Hydrants Inspect IAW AWWA manual M-17 Credit is based on interval between 3 most recent inspections Frequency of Inspection Points 1 year 30 2 years 20 3 years 10 4 years 5 5 years or more 0
Inspection of Hydrants Added credit for hydrant flushing programs and pressure testing fire hydrants IAW AWWAM-17 Added credit for drafting cisterns or suction points and for drafting and back-flushing dry hydrants Incomplete Records: 25% reduction...no records: no credit Interval for max credit changed to 1-year
Fire Flow Testing of Hydrants New credit Credit is based on interval between 3 most recent inspections Frequency of Inspection Points 5 year 40 6 years 30 7 years 20 8 years 10 9 years 5 10 years or more 0
Fire Flow Testing of Hydrants Added credit for a hydrant marking program Computer Modeling Properly installed and calibrated hydraulic water distribution system computer modeling that can produce static pressure and flow predictions at 20-psi residual pressure may be creditable in lieu of fire flow testing. There must be comparison table comparing field measurements of hydrant flow and residual pressures to model predictions. Properly calibrated models are those where flow predictions fall within 5-10% of observed performance (AWWA M-32)
The 85% Rule: In order to receive Water Hauling credit, 85% of the graded area s road miles must fall within 7 road miles of recognized water hauling locations (combined).
No other changes have been made with respect to Water Hauling
Section 1020 - Fire Prevention Code Adoption and Enforcement 2.2 points (LA OSFM Recognized Fire Prevention Bureaus Only) Section 1030 Public Fire Safety Education 2.2 points Section 1040 Fire Investigation 1.1 points Documentation must be sent to PIAL prior to the field visit!
NFPA 1, Fire Code AND NFPA 101, Life Safety Code Exception to adopting NFPA 1: Adoption to NFPA 101 AND the Southern Fire Prevention Code (now known as the ICC International Fire Code) prior to July 9, 1999 LA RS 40:1578.6
Fire Prevention Code Regulations Date of the adopted codes determines credits 100% credit if within 5 years of the date of the grading 86% credit if within 6 years of the date of the grading 27.6% if within 10 years of the date of the grading 10.6% if older than 10 years from the date of the grading Fire Prevention Staffing Sufficient to inspect 100% of commercial buildings each year.credit is prorated. Pre-planning inspections with no component for fire prevention do not qualify as a fire prevention inspections.
Fire Prevention Certification & Training Certification All Fire Prevention Inspectors must be certified to conduct Fire Prevention Inspections Licensure by LA OSFM is acceptable proof of certification Training Full credit = 24 hrs of continuing education per year Department must submit documentation of continuation training for the graded year and two previous years.
Fire Prevention Programs Plan Review Certificate of Occupancy Inspections Quality Control Code Compliance Inspection of Private Fire Protection Equipment Fire Prevention Ordinances Coordination of Fire Department Training and Pre- Incident Planning
Plan Review All construction plans for new nonresidential construction, additions, remodeling and the like shall be reviewed for compliance with adopted fire prevention codes. RS 40:1574 LA OSFM must conduct plan review of all new construction and remodeling of commercial buildings. Review by other agencies is not creditable.
Plan Review Inspections for Certificates of Occupancy As specified by the code in effect This is a jurisdictional function and does not necessarily need to be done by the fire department 100% of both residential and nonresidential construction must be inspected prior to issuance of a CO 50% of credit is for Residential COs 50% of credit is for Non-residential COs
Plan Review Inspections for Certificates of Occupancy Quality-Assurance Program for Enforcement and Inspection Programs Is there a means of reviewing Inspector s work and for conducting remedial training when needed? A written description of the program must be provided.
Plan Review Inspections for Certificates of Occupancy Quality-Assurance Program for Enforcement and Inspection Programs Code Compliance Follow-Up The jurisdiction must perform follow-up inspections to verify correction of all violations.
Plan Review Inspections for Certificates of Occupancy Quality-Assurance Program for Enforcement and Inspection Programs Code Compliance Follow-Up Inspections of Private Fire Protection Equipment Fire prevention inspections must include verification that 3 rd Party inspectors of private fire protection equipment are using the state mandated Equipment Condition Tagging System IAW LA RS 40:1627.
Plan Review Inspections for Certificates of Occupancy Quality-Assurance Program for Enforcement and Inspection Programs Code Compliance Follow-Up Inspections of Private Fire Protection Equipment Fire Prevention Ordinances The jurisdiction must adopt ordinances governing fire lanes, fireworks, hazardous material routes, barbecue grills and Wildland-Urban Interface planning programs. Copies of ordinances must be submitted to PIAL with the grading questionnaire.
Plan Review Inspections for Certificates of Occupancy Quality-Assurance Program for Enforcement and Inspection Programs Code Compliance Follow-Up Inspections of Private Fire Protection Equipment Fire Prevention Ordinances Coordination with Fire Department Training and Pre- Incident Planning Personnel administering fire prevention activities must follow a defined procedure to share information and coordinate with training and pre-incident planning programs. A copy of the SOP requiring this process must be submitted to PIAL with the grading questionnaire.
Public Fire Safety Educators Qualifications and Training Fire Safety Education Course All public fire safety education personnel must be trained in methods of teaching as specified by the authority having jurisdiction. Must meet general criteria of NFPA 1035, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, and Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist. Documentation of qualifications must be submitted to PIAL with the grading questionnaire Documentation may include Instructor I Certification
Public Fire Safety Educators Qualifications and Training Fire Safety Education Course Fire Safety Education Continuing Education 10 hours of work-related training each year
Public Fire Safety Education Programs Residential Fire Safety Program Must have established program Must submit documentation of the program and evidence of use to PIAL with the grading questionnaire
Public Fire Safety Education Programs Residential Fire Safety Program Fire Safety Education in Schools (Private & Public, Early Childhood Education through Grade 12) Fire Drills 1 per month during school year documented Classroom instruction for early childhood education Includes curriculum delivered by certified teachers Provide copies of curriculum requirements, lesson plans, or a statement of instruction signed by school administrators
Public Fire Safety Education Programs Residential Fire Safety Program Fire Safety Education in Schools (Private & Public, Early Childhood Education through Grade 12) Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program There should be an established program for referring juveniles identified as involved in fire-play or firesetting behavior for educational intervention and/or other intervention services.
Public Fire Safety Education Programs Residential Fire Safety Program Fire Safety Education in Schools (Private & Public, Early Childhood Education through Grade 12) Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program Fire Safety Education Program for Occupancies Having Large Loss Potential or Hazardous Conditions A list of properties identified by the AHJ as having large loss potential or hazardous conditions must be submitted to PIAL with the grading questionnaire.
Public Fire Safety Education Programs Residential Fire Safety Program Fire Safety Education in Schools (Private & Public, Early Childhood Education through Grade 12) Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program Fire Safety Education Program for Occupancies Having Large Loss Potential or Hazardous Conditions A list of properties identified by the AHJ as having large loss potential or hazardous conditions must be submitted to PIAL with the grading questionnaire.
Fire Investigations Fire Investigation Organization and Staffing There must be within or outside the civil jurisdiction(s) under evaluation an office with responsibility to conduct investigations of the causes and origins of fires. Documents establishing authority to conduct fire cause and origin investigations must be submitted to PIAL with the grading questionnaire. All structural fires must be investigated for initial cause and origin by a certified fire investigator Documentation Required Refer fires deemed suspicious to LA OSFM Fires meeting the state statute for mandatory investigation by the LA OSFM must be investigated by the LA OSFM.
Fire Investigations Fire Investigation Organization and Staffing Fire Investigator Certification All members who determine cause and origins of fires must be certified to do so. Fire Officer I or Fire Investigator I certifications are sufficient Must be submitted to PIAL along with the grading questionnaire
Fire Investigations Fire Investigation Organization and Staffing Fire Investigator Certification Fire Investigator Continuing Education Training 40 Hours/year Submit records from graded year and two previous years
Fire Investigations Fire Investigation Organization and Staffing Fire Investigator Certification Fire Investigator Continuing Education Training Use of the Louisiana Fire Incident Reporting System (LFIRS) Mass Data Dumps will not be recognized for credit Credit will be given for on-going participation in the LFIRS program over a 3-year period.
Credit for Emergency Communications (CEC) and Credit for Community Risk Reduction (CCRR) are not parts of the calculation of Divergence
Credit Relative Classification Credit Relative Classification 90.00-100+ 1 40.00-49.99 6 80.00-89.99 2 30.00-39.99 7 70.00-79.99 3 20.00-29.99 8 60.00-69.99 4 10.00-19.99 9 50.00-59.99 5 0.00-9.99 10
PIAL s mailing address has changed. Please send correspondence for the Metairie office to: Property Insurance Association of LA 433 Metairie Rd., Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70005 Correspondence for individual field reps can be sent directly to them at their respective addresses found in the LA Addendum or on the www.pial.org website.