SOP_NUMBER: 511.30
TITLE: Occupational Safety and Health/Fire Station Safety
REFERENCE_CODE: IVN10-0012
DIVISION: Facilities
TOPIC_AREA: 511 Policy-Fire Services
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2002-04-01
WORD_COUNT: 608
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105885
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/511.30/

SUMMARY:
This policy establishes safety regulations and standards that must be followed by all Georgia Department of Corrections certified firefighters assigned to state and county fire stations. It covers general safety practices including facility maintenance, equipment storage, hazardous material handling, and fire safety systems. Station Chiefs are responsible for maintaining safe conditions, District Chiefs must conduct monthly inspections, and all firefighters must adhere to the safety requirements or face disciplinary action.

KEY_TOPICS: fire station safety, occupational safety and health, firefighter safety, facility maintenance, fire safety equipment, hazardous materials storage, electrical safety, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, flammable liquids, facility inspection, tobacco-free workplace, equipment maintenance, workplace hazards, safety violations

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|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
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|**`Functional Area: `**<br>`SUPPORT SERVICES/FIRE`<br>`SERVICES`|**`Reference Number: `**<br>`IVN10-0012`|**`Revises`**<br>**`Previous`**<br>**`Effective Date:`**<br>`NEW`|
|**`Subject:`**<br>`OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY &`<br>`HEALTH/FIRE STATION SAFETY`|||
|**`Authority:`**<br>`WETHERINGTON/HODGE`|**`Effective Date:`**<br>`4/01/02`|`Page`**`1`**` of`<br>**`3 `**|

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I. POLICY:

   This standard establishes safety regulations to be followed by
   Firefighters assigned to GDC fire stations.

II. APPLICABILITY:

   All Department of Corrections Certified Firefighters in State
   and County Fire Departments.

III. RELATED DIRECTIVES:

   NFPA 1500

IV. DEFINITIONS:

    NONE

V. ATTACHMENTS:

    NONE

VI. PROCEDURE:

   A. (General)

      1. Fire stations shall comply with all applicable
         health, safety, building and fire code requirements.

      2. All fire stations are designated as tobacco free,
         and no one will be permitted to smoke or use
         smokeless tobacco products within a fire station.
         The use of tobacco will be confined to areas outside
         of the building.

      3. Floors shall be kept clean and free from
         obstruction. Slippery substances such as water,

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   oil, and other fluids shall not be allowed to
   accumulate on a floor surface and shall be mopped up
   as soon as is practical.

4. All tools and equipment shall be maintained in a
   clean and serviceable condition and shall be
   returned to their proper place immediately after
   use.

5. All flammable and combustible liquids and gases
   shall be stored in the station’s flammable and
   combustible liquids cabinet. The cabinet shall be
   maintained in a clean and orderly manner and shall
   be kept closed and free of obstructions.

6. Prior to each use, all electrical equipment such as
   extension cords shall be inspected to prevent the
   possibility of shock or electrocution.

7. Horseplay is strictly forbidden.

8. Proper care shall be exercised when using any
   chemical product, pesticide, solvent, or other
   harmful or toxic substance.

9. Caution shall be exercised when using a ladder for
   cleaning, painting, etc.

10. All smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, exit signs,
   and other safety equipment shall be maintained in
   proper working order.

11. Running inside the station is prohibited.

12. Any defective equipment or unsafe condition shall be
   reported immediately.

13. Fire stations shall always be locked and secured
   whenever the station is unattended.

14. Automatic overhead door closures shall not be
   activated until the apparatus has completely cleared
   the door.

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   15. All lawn work shall be conducted in proper attire
      and the appropriate safety precautions shall be
      taken.

   16. Apparatus will not be run in the engine bays unless
      the doors can be opened to allow the removal of
      engine exhaust or the apparatus’ exhaust is
      connected to the exhaust removal system.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES

   1. Firefighters shall strictly adhere to all safety
      regulations.

   2. Station Chiefs shall be responsible for maintaining
      their assigned station in a safe and healthy manner
      and shall promptly correct any deficiencies.

   3. Any Firefighter who violates a safety regulation
      shall be promptly reprimanded.

   4. The District Chief shall inspect each fire station
      at least once each month. The District Fire Chief
      shall check the station for compliance with all
      applicable codes and safety standards. The
      inspection shall be conducted using the Department’s
      Inspection Report Form. A copy of the form will be
      given to the Warden at the time of the inspection
      and a copy shall be forwarded to the Fire Services
      Manager.

      a. If possible, corrections should be made
         immediately.

      b. If necessary, a re-inspection shall be
         scheduled prior to concluding the inspection.

      c. The results of these inspections shall be
         reviewed during the Station inspection.

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