Wisconsin Legislature: SPS 330.10(2)(d)

1. Hose loading procedures shall be specified in a written standard operating procedure that includes the conditions set forth in this paragraph. All members involved in the hose loading shall be trained in these procedures.

2. There shall be a member, other than those members loading hose, assigned as a safety observer. The safety observer shall have an unobstructed view of the hose loading operation and be in visual and voice contact with the apparatus operator.

3. Nonfire department vehicular traffic shall be excluded from the area or shall be under the control of authorized traffic control persons.

4. The fire apparatus shall be driven only in a forward direction at a speed of 5 mph or less.

5. No person may stand on the tail step, sidesteps, running boards, or any other location on the fire apparatus while the apparatus is in motion.

6. Members may be in the hose bed but no person may stand while the fire apparatus is in motion.

7. Before each hose loading operation, the situation shall be evaluated to ensure compliance with the standard operating guidelines. If the standard operating guideline cannot be met, or if there is any question as to the safety of the operation for the specific situation, the hose may not be loaded on a moving fire apparatus.

(d) Tiller training, where both the instructor and the trainee are at the tiller position, may be performed on tractor-drawn aerial apparatus only if all of the following conditions are met:

1. Tiller training procedures shall be specified in written standard operating guidelines that include the conditions set forth in this paragraph. All members involved in tiller training shall be trained in these procedures.

2. The aerial apparatus shall be equipped with seating positions for both the tiller instructor and the tiller trainee. Both seating positions shall be equipped with seat belts for each individual. The tiller instructor may take a position alongside the tiller trainee.

3. The tiller instructor’s seat may be detachable. If the instructor’s seat is detachable, the detachable seat assembly shall be structurally sufficient to support and secure the instructor. The detachable seat assembly shall be attached and positioned in a safe manner immediately adjacent to the regular tiller seat. The detachable seat assembly shall be equipped with a seat belt or vehicle safety harness. The detachable seat assembly shall be attached and used only for training purposes.

4. Both the tiller instructor and the tiller trainee shall be seated and belted.

5. The instructor and trainee shall wear a helmet and use eye protection if seated in an open cab or open tiller seat that does not provide protection of an enclosed cab.

6. If the aerial apparatus is needed for an emergency response during a tiller training session, the training session shall be terminated, and all members shall be seated and belted in the approved riding positions. There shall be only one person at the tiller position. During the emergency response, the apparatus shall be operated by qualified operators.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 17-067: am. (title), (1) (intro.), (a) to (c), r. and recr. (1) (d), r. (1) (e) to (g), am. (2), (3), (4) (a), r. (4) (b), am. (4) (c) 5. to 7., (d) 1., 5. Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.

SPS 330.10 Portable equipment.

(1) Inspection and testing of portable equipment. Every fire department shall do all of the following:

(a) Visually inspect, at least monthly and within 24 hours after use, all equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training.

(b) Maintain inventory records for equipment carried on each fire apparatus and for equipment designated for training.

(c) At least annually, test all equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training according to the instructions and applicable standards of the manufacturer.

(d) Remove from service and repair or replace any fire fighting equipment that is defective or unserviceable as specified in the applicable NFPA standard as specified under s. SPS 330.02.

(e) Inspect and service test all ground ladders.

(f) Inspect and service test all fire hose.

(g) Inspect, maintain, and test all fire extinguishers in compliance with ch. SPS 314.

(2) Life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware. Every fire department shall do all of the following:

(a) Use life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware that meet the standards specified in NFPA 1983.

(b) Use Class I life safety harnesses for fire fighter attachment to aerial devices.

(d) Use for training evolutions, life safety rope which is designated training rope if the rope is inspected before and after each use according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

(e) Maintain records to document the use of each life safety rope used for training or at fires and other emergency incidents.

(3) Inspection and recertification of life safety rope. The following are department exceptions to the requirements in NFPA 1983:

(a) A life safety rope shall be inspected by qualified individuals before and after each use in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

(b) If an inspection or test of a life safety rope indicates any weakness, wear, or damage or there is any question regarding the safety or serviceability of a life safety rope, the rope shall be taken out of service and altered in such a manner that it could not be mistakenly used as a life safety rope.

(c) Unused life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware shall be recertified in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. NFPA 1983 section 4.4.1 and table 4.4.1 are not included as part of this chapter.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 17-067: renum. SPS 330.10 to (1) and as renumbered am. (1) (intro.), (a) to (d), (g), renum. SPS 330.13 (2) (intro.) to SPS 330.10 (2) (intro.) and as renumbered am. (2) (intro.), (a), cr. (2) (e), (3) Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.

Subchapter VIII — Protective Clothing and Equipment

SPS 330.11 Minimum Standards.

(1) Protective clothing and equipment. Every fire department shall do all of the following:

(a) Provide, and enforce the use of, a protective ensemble and equipment to all fire fighters who engage in structural fire fighting or are exposed to hazards or potential hazards in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.132, subject to all of the following:

1. Protective clothing and equipment shall provide protection related to the fire fighter’s job duties.

2. New protective clothing and equipment shall meet the applicable standards as specified in NFPA 1971.

3. Existing protective clothing and equipment shall meet the NFPA standard that was current when the protective clothing or equipment was purchased or obtained by the fire department.

4. Required protective clothing and equipment shall be provided at no cost to the fire fighter.

5. Ensure protective clothing and equipment is used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions and 29 CFR 1910.132.

6. Establish a maintenance and inspection program for protective clothing and equipment and assign specific responsibilities for inspection and maintenance.

7. When protective clothing and equipment is assigned or available for use to a fire fighter, provide training to each fire fighter under this paragraph in the proper care, use, inspection, cleaning, decontamination, maintenance, and limitations of the protective clothing and equipment.

(2) Eye, face, and hearing protection. Every fire department shall do all of the following:

(a) Provide, and enforce the use of, eye and face protection in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.133 for any fire fighter engaged in fire suppression and other operations involving hazards to the eyes and face whenever the fire fighter’s face is not protected by an SCBA facepiece.

(b) Provide, and enforce the use of, hearing protection for any fire fighter operating or riding in fire apparatus when exposed to noise in excess of 90 dBA.

(c) Provide, and enforce the use of, hearing protection in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95 for any fire fighter exposed to noise in excess of 90 dBA from power tools or equipment unless the use of the protective equipment would create an additional hazard to the fire fighter.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 01-044: r. and recr. (2), am. (3) (a), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (3) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 17-067: r. and recr., renum. SPS 330.13 (3) to (2) and am. Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.

SPS 330.12 Self-contained breathing apparatus.

(1) Respiratory protection. Every fire department shall do all of the following:

(a) Provide, and enforce the use of, SCBA for all fire fighters engaged in interior structural fire fighting or who enter any area where the atmosphere is hazardous, is suspected of being hazardous, or may become hazardous.

(b) Provide, and enforce the use of, SCBA for all fire fighters working below ground level or inside any confined space unless the safety of the atmosphere can be established by testing and continuous monitoring.

(d) Assure that all sources of compressed breathing air, such as compressors, used for filling SCBA are tested to assure their compliance with sub. (4).

(e) Hydrostatically test each SCBA tank within the time limits specified by the manufacturer of the apparatus and by any federal, state, or local agency with jurisdiction over the possession and use of the apparatus.

(f) Inspect, use, and maintain all SCBA as recommended by the manufacturer.

(2) Respirator fit testing. Every fire department shall do all of the following:

(a) Conduct a fit test in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 to verify the seal and proper fit of the facepiece for each fire fighter required or qualified to use an SCBA.

(b) Conduct a fit test using a qualitative or quantitative test method.

(d) Conduct a fit test whenever a different type of SCBA is issued.

(e) Conduct a fit test whenever a fire fighter has a change in facial structure that could affect the seal of the SCBA facepiece.

(f) Ensure that SCBA is not worn by a fire fighter who has facial hair or any condition that interferes with the seal of the SCBA facepiece.

(g) Ensure that a fire fighter’s corrective glasses or goggles are worn in a manner that does not interfere with the seal of the SCBA facepiece.

(h) Ensure that only a fire fighter who has been fit tested for an SCBA is permitted to function in a hazardous or IDLH atmosphere.

(3) Positive pressure.

(a) SCBA of the open-circuit design shall be of the positive pressure type and shall meet the standards specified in NFPA 1981.

(b) Paragraph (a) does not prohibit the use of SCBA if the apparatus can be switched from a demand to a positive-pressure mode.

(c) The apparatus shall be in the positive-pressure mode when fire department members are working in a hazardous atmosphere.

(d) A closed-circuit type SCBA shall be certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and shall operate in the positive pressure mode only when worn in a hazardous or IDLH environment. The supply air tank shall have a minimum service duration of 30 minutes.

(4) CGA Standards. Compressed breathing air in an SCBA cylinder shall meet the requirements of CGA standard G-7.1, with a minimum air quality of Grade D and a water vapor level of less than 25 ppm.

(6) Teams. Fire fighters using SCBA shall operate in teams of 2 or more members who shall comply with all of the following:

(a) The team members shall be in continuous communication with each other through visual, audible, physical, safety guide rope, electronic, portable radio, or other means to coordinate their activities.

(b) The team members shall be in close enough proximity to each other so as to be able to provide assistance in case of an emergency.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 01-044: am. (1) (c), r. (5) and (7), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (1) (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 17-067: cr. (1) (title), am. (1), r. and recr. (2), cr. (3) (title), am. (3) (a), (b), (d), cr. (4) (title), am. (4), cr. (6) (title), am. (6) (intro.), (a), (b) Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.

SPS 330.13 Personal alert safety system. Every fire department shall provide, and enforce the use of, a PASS device to every fire fighter using SCBA while engaged in rescue, fire fighting, or other hazardous operations. Each PASS device shall be tested at least weekly and prior to each use as specified in NFPA 1982 and shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 01-044: am. (3) (a) and (c), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (3) (a), (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 17-067: r. and recr. (1) as SPS 330.13, renum. (2) (intro.), (a) to (c) to SPS 330.10 (2) (intro.), (a) to (c), r. (2) (d), renum. (2) (e) to SPS 330.10 (2) (d), r. (2) (f), renum. (3) to SPS 330.11 (2) Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.

Subchapter IX — Emergency Operations

SPS 330.14 Emergency operations.

(1) Incident management. Every fire department shall do all of the following:

(a) Conduct emergency operations and other hazardous situations, including training exercises, in a manner to recognize hazards and to prevent accidents and injuries.

(b) Establish, and ensure use of, an incident management system in accordance with NIMS that includes written standard operating guidelines applicable to all members involved in an emergency operation.

Note: Information on NIMS training is available on FEMA’s website at training.fema.gov/nims.

(d) Require the incident commander of an emergency operation to be responsible for the overall safety of all fire fighters and activities occurring at the scene of the operation. The incident commander has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is responsible for the management of emergency operations and the activities of emergency personnel at the incident site.