Standard Operating Guidelines - New pages [en]

Data Outlier Policy

2026-01-22T14:43:40Z

Mfrdmanager: Created page with "==Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE== ==110.40 Data Outlier Policy== ===PURPOSE:=== To ensure consistent and standardized data collection, analysis, and reporting for the Maitland..."

==Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE==
==110.40 Data Outlier Policy==

===PURPOSE:===
To ensure consistent and standardized data collection, analysis, and reporting for the Maitland Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) in alignment with recognized industry standards and best practices. This policy defines the criteria used to determine which data elements are included or excluded when reporting call processing, turnout, travel, and overall response times.
MFRD will apply this policy to support the following reporting and compliance needs: internal statistical reporting; Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluations; Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI); Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS); and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Based on the requesting agency, additional specific outliers may be excluded from reported datasets to meet applicable reporting standards and requirements.

===PROCEDURE:===
* Data sets are compiled and obtained through both CAD and RMS systems. RMS data will serve as the primary data source, with CAD data used for backup and validation.
* All data will be calculated using the 90th percentile method.
* All data for each incident category (EMS, Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Fire) will be used to determine each respective incident category and overall department response times. This standard criterion will be applied to the initial dataset before any additional measures or specific criteria are calculated.
* The following incident criteria will be excluded when calculating the Maitland Fire Rescue Department’s (MFRD) Effective Response Force (ERF) response data:
**Non-emergency responses, including downgraded or upgraded incidents
**Incidents where units staged prior to arrival on scene
**Incidents canceled prior to arrival on scene
**Incidents where the location could not be found and no on-scene time was recorded (Good Intent)
**Incidents occurring outside the City of Maitland jurisdiction
* All data falling outside of these parameters will remain available and may be used for internal analysis.

Lock out Tag Out Procedure

2025-07-09T20:39:24Z

Mfrdmanager: /* PROCEDURE: */

==Section 1 - TRAINING AND SAFETY==
===130.18 Lock Out Tag Out Procedure===

===PURPOSE:===

This Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) shall be followed whenever personnel are working in or around energized machinery or equipment (electrical, air pressure, water pressure, spring pressure, hydraulics, or other potential energy sources). This guideline covers emergency responses in which unexpected energizing, start-up, or shutdown could cause injury to a patient or rescuers. Personnel shall utilize the Lock-out/Tag-out procedure when working around any potential sources of energy supplied to said equipment or machinery.

===SCOPE:===

This procedure is to be followed by all personnel when securing power to machinery in which crews intend to operate in, near, or on with the specific intentions of rescuing a trapped or endangered person.

===PROCEDURE:===

* Identify the need for a hazard Lock-out/Tag-out.
* Whenever the need for a Lock-out/Tag-out procedure is identified, first check to see if the building official/equipment operator has initiated the Lock-out/Tag-out procedure. If they have, add your company lock and/or tag to those already in place.
* If the Lock-out/Tag-out procedures have not been initiated, then MFRD personnel will initiate this process.
* Notify all affected personnel that a Lock-out/Tag-out procedure is required and provide the reason why it is necessary (e.g., a patient trapped in an elevator).
* If available, with the assistance of the building official/equipment operator, evaluate and determine the safest operation mode of equipment/machinery that will ensure the safety of both the victim and rescuers (e.g., leaving the hydraulic piston in place, securing the electrical power supply, bleeding energy source).
* Operate the disconnect switch, valve, circuit breaker, or other isolating device(s) so that the equipment is isolated from its energy source. Before manipulating any such devices, the Company Officer must understand the potential outcome.
* Dissipate and isolate all stored energy (if applicable), such as that found in springs, elevated machine members, rotating parts, hydraulic systems, air, gas, steam, or water pressure. All stored energy must be dissipated or restrained by methods such as repositioning, blocking, bleeding down, etc.
* Lock out the energy isolation device(s) with approved energy Lock-out/Tag-out device(s), individual company lock(s), and/or tags. If more than one company is working at the same incident, each company shall place their individual lock(s) and/or tags on the energy Lock-out/Tag-out location for each piece of equipment or machinery involved in the incident.
* If it is impossible to use a secure lock on a piece of equipment or machinery, another positive means of disconnecting the circuit or equipment must be used. Other positive means may include unplugging, disconnecting the conductors, or removing fuses. In this case, the tag must be placed on the plug, conductor, fuse brackets, etc. If no positive means can be used, place a radio-equipped firefighter stationed at the controls to prevent the machine/equipment from being activated.
* Only after the machine/equipment has been properly locked/tagged out shall emergency personnel begin to work to remove the entangled/trapped patient. Always try to have a representative of the company or equipment operator where the incident is located to assist with their expertise on the equipment.
* The key(s) to the Lock-out/Tag-out device shall remain with the Incident Commander/Company Officer once the lock has been applied.
* If an investigation by the Fire Department or any other agency is required, our Lock-out/Tag-out equipment shall be photographed and left in place until the investigation is completed and/or a Chief Officer authorizes its removal.
* If any piece of equipment or energized machinery must remain locked/tagged out for investigative or safety purposes – Fire Administration, Fire Prevention, and the building representative/responder must be notified. Notifications of building representatives/responders shall be recorded within the Fire Report (NIFRs).

Food Truck Inspection

2025-07-09T20:05:06Z

Mfrdmanager:

==Section 3 - FIRE PREVENTION==
===330.02 Food Truck Inspections===

===PURPOSE:===

To establish a policy and checklist which shall be used when conducting fire inspections of Food Trucks within City of Maitland, Florida. A standard Food Truck policy will assist our customers by creating consistency with inspections and encourage similar type processes across jurisdictional boundaries within Seminole County.

===POLICY EXPIRATION:===

This Food Truck policy, along with attachments, shall be reviewed, updated, and reinstated by the Seminole County Fire Marshals committee every three years to ensure it coincides with code cycle changes.

===AUTHORITY:===

According to F.S. Ch. 633, as adopted by the State Fire Marshal, the Florida Fire Prevention Code as the governing law relative to the regulation and prevention of fire hazards in the county. The local jurisdiction shall be vested with the authority to establish reasonable policies and procedures regarding the enforcement of the code and shall determine the appropriate permits and/or inspections that shall be required within Seminole County.
===DEFINITIONS:===

Mobile or Temporary Cooking (Food Truck) - Any cooking apparatus or equipment operated on a one-time basis, interim basis, or for less than 90 days in the same location, other than at a fixed location, building, or structure that has been inspected and permitted under another section of this Code, regulation, or statute.

Mobile or temporary cooking can include self-propelled trucks and vehicles; trailered units; push carts; equipment located under cover of awnings, canopies, or pop-up tents; or other structures for which a building permit has not been issued.

===PROCEDURE:===

Food Truck Fire Safety Inspections shall be conducted at the start of the Special Event and not unexpectedly requesting the inspection. Maitland & Seminole County jurisdictions will utilize the adopted checklist (see appendix A), to provide consistency throughout the municipalities of Seminole County, Florida as well as the City of Maitland. Fire Inspections shall be conducted every six (6) months, consistent with the required hood suppression system inspection as located within the associated food truck.

Once the food truck inspection has been approved, the Food Truck approval decal shall be placed on the exterior of the truck near the State of Florida certification. Seminole County will supply jurisdictions with the Food Truck approval decal. (See attachment B)

If a food truck is operating at an event within these jurisdictions and not due for inspection, it will be up to the AHJ's discretion to perform an inspection as deemed necessary. Such inspection can include but is not limited to checking for any possible gas leaks utilizing a gas leak detection device.

===ATTACHMENTS===
Appendix A: Food Truck Approval Decal
Appendix B: Inspection Checklist<BR>

[[File:Food_Truck_Sticker.jpg|500px|thumb|left|Food Truck Sticker]]
[[File:Food Truck Mutual Agreement Inspection.png|800px|thumb|left|Inspection Checklist]]

Inventory of Station Supplies

2025-07-09T20:01:16Z

Mfrdmanager: Created page with "==Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS== ===250.10 Inventory of Station Supplies=== ===PURPOSE:=== To ensure all necessary station supplies/consumables are stocked in accordance..."

==Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS==
===250.10 Inventory of Station Supplies===

===PURPOSE:===
To ensure all necessary station supplies/consumables are stocked in accordance with established inventory levels.

===PROCEDURE:===
Station lieutenants are responsible for the accurate count of supplies/consumables.
All station supplies/consumables will be stored in a central location within each station in a clear, designated spot.
Items shall be neatly stored and organized so inventory can be easily counted.
When newly ordered items arrive for restocking, the shift on duty is responsible for placing the items in their designated location, as well as, notifying the party responsible for updating the inventory count within the computer-based system.
Supply minimum and maximum limits will be set by fire administration, but can be adjusted with input from the lieutenants, through their battalion chiefs.

===SUNDAY STATION DETAIL===
Sunday is station detail day. On the second and fourth Sunday of every month, the station lieutenant is responsible for thoroughly counting station supplies/inventory of consumables. This count will indicate what stock each station has available. This inventory count will generate a notification to the Administrative Assistant if supplies are low and the established amount will be ordered and sent to the respective station for re-stocking.