Resolution Island

SNM 92-1
920 AC&W Squadron
APO 677, NY, NY.
27 February 1956

SQUADRON NUMBERED MEMORANDUM
NUMBER 92-1

Section I – General

Purpose …………Paragraph 1
Scope……………Paragraph 2
Definitions……….Paragraph 3
Responsibility…...Paragraph 4

Section II – Fire Prevention
Section III – Fire Protection
Section IV – Fire Fighting

Section 1 – General

1. Purpose: This Squadron Numbered Memorandum establishes and outlines policies and procedures for fire prevention, fire protection, and fire fighting, and instruction pertaining thereto, at this installation.
2. Scope: The provisions of this Squadron Numbered Memorandum apply to all personnel assigned or attached to this Squadron.
3. Definitions:
1. Fire Prevention: The development, application and enforcement of those accepted good practices of elimination of fire hazards, and the continuous promotion of fire consciousness and education, among all personnel, in order to eliminate the incident or reduce the effect of fires which may result in injury to personnel, damage to property or loss of facilities.
2. Fire Protection: the organization and maintenance of physical facilities and personnel, and the effective training of personnel in the application and use of fire fighting facilities and equipment, in order to confine, control and extinguish fires.
3. Fire Fighting: the physical acts, operation or functions of personnel and equipment employed in the combat of fires, to confine, control and extinguish fires.
4. Responsibility:
1. Squadron Fire Marshal: Appointed by the Squadron Commander, normally the Installations Engineer, to develop and promote continuing fire prevention, fire protection and fire fighting programs for this squadron. Duties and responsibilities as outlined in Squadron SOP Number 92-2.
2. Fire Chief: Appointed by the Unit Fire Marshal, normally the First Sergeant, who is responsible for assisting the Squadron Fire Marshal in all phases of the fire prevention, fire protection and fire fighting.
3. Area Fire Marshal: Squadron officers appointed by Squadron PERAM, charged with fire prevention and inspection responsibility for specific areas into which the installation is divided. Area Fire Marshals are under the jurisdiction of the Unit Fire Marshal in all matters pertaining to fire prevention, with duties and responsibilities as outlined in Squadron SOP 92-2.
4. Fire Wardens: Competent NCO’s or airmen appointed by Squadron PERAM, charged with fire prevention and inspection responsibilities for each separate designated areas of this installation. Personnel assigned will be those whose duties require their presence within or about the assigned area during duty hours and who are assigned quarters in the particular area. Duties and responsibilities as outline in Squadron SOP Number 92-2.
5. Assistant Fire Wardens: Competent NCO’s or airmen appointed by Squadron PERAM, to assume in case of non-availability of appointed Fire Warden, the responsibilities of that Fire Warden for his designated area. Duties and responsibilities as outline in Squadron SOP 92-2.
6. Electrical Inspector: A qualified electrician appointed by Squadron PERAM, who will be responsible for approving all non-technical electrical installations made at this installation.

1. General:
1. It is the responsibility of all officers and airmen to take all possible precautions in preventing fires, to reduce the danger of loss of life, personal injury and damage or destruction of government and private property.
2. A fire hazard is defined as any set of conditions in which the storage, handling, location or use of materials or equipment is likely to cause a fire, or to increase the destructive effect of a fire which may be started by other causes.
3. Electric Lights and Wiring:
1. All wiring installations will be made in accordance with the National Electric Code.
2. Alterations and extensions to existing electrical systems will be made only, after approval by, and under the supervision of the Installation Engineering.
3. Portable electrical appliances rated in excess of 150 watts will be used only on the basis of individual permits signed by the Installation Engineer.
4. Substitution of larger fuses by unauthorized personnel, and the use of fuse substitutes, such as pennies, prohibited.
5. The hanging of any article on electric wire is prohibited.
6. One two-way plug will be the maximum allowed from any single outlet.
7. Extension cords will not be tack, tied or looped, on or around anything in buildings.
8. Portable type lamps in maintenance use must be guarded by a wire shield as a protection against breaking.
9. An eighteen (18) inch clearance will be left on all sides of electric wiring if installed in such a manner that it is exposed to mechanical injury.
4. Heaters:
1. No heating devices will be installed in any building or area except under the supervision of the Squadron Fire Marshal.
2. It is the responsibility of the using agency to keep the catch pan and surrounding areas of space heaters free of dust, trash, and accumulation of fuel oil or other combustibles. This also applies to kitchen range canopies, water heaters, radiators and steam pipes.
3. All hot plates will have a piece of asbestos or other approved insulator under them extending six (6) inches on all sides.
4. Plugs from hot plates will be disconnected immediately after use.
5. Hot plates and toasters will not be used in any room in BQ buildings, except in designated areas.
6. Steam pipes or radiators will not be used to dry clothing or hold any combustible material.
5. Packing materials will be kept in the original bales until used. Broken bails will be kept in an all-metal or metal lined container with metal cover.
6. Trash will not be allowed to accumulate in close proximity to any building.
7. One (1) day’s supply of paint in opened containers may be kept in buildings in metal lined container with metal covers. Larger amounts will be stored in lockers ten (10) feet or more from buildings.
8. Handling and storage of inflammable liquids:
1. Gasoline will not be used for cleaning
2. The use of blow torches or other equipment, where open flames are employed, will be carefully restricted to isolated areas in buildings where there is good circulation of air and where no combustible vapours will be encountered. Designated areas will be approved by the Squadron Fire Marshal prior to use.
3. Trucks, drums and other receptacle containing gasoline, oil, dope, paints, varnishes, etc will not be stored in garages, or buildings where other inflammable materials are stored. It is permissible to keep small quantities not in excess of five (5) gallons of these materials available for use, but in such instances approved safety containers must be used.
4. Waste gasoline and other inflammable liquids will not be disposed of by placing in drains or sewers, but will be drained into waste drums or flush cans.
5. No drums or tanks used for the storage of fuel will be located within ten (10) feet of the discharge outlet of any exhaust ducts.
6. Drum storage of fuel oil above ground, will not be located closer than fifty (50) feet from any building.
7. Vehicles or gasoline-operated machines will not be refuelled or drained inside a closed building.
8. Work will not be performed on any vehicle, tank or container which has contained gasoline, unless the tank or container has first been steamed and declared safe.
9. Gasoline supply drums equipped with spigots will be utilized in compliance with the following instructions:
1. Drums will be painted red and have a sign marked "Gasoline – No Smoking" in letters not less than four (4) inches high.
2. Spigots will be checked periodically and if leaking, repairs will be made at once.
3. Drums will be grounded by driving a steel rod into the ground until a reading of 100,000 ohms is obtained with an ohmmeter. A piece of flexible cable, solidly fastened to the rod and with a spring loaded clip on one end, will be clipped to the gasoline drum. Connection will be made so that the paint on the drum does not break the ground connection.
9. Ammunition:
1. Storage, handling and transportation of ammunition will be in accordance with procedures as outline in TO 39B-1-3.
2. Any ammunition stored in barracks, warehouses or other buildings will be isolated.
3. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas where any type ammunition is stored.
10. Exits:
1. Exit doors will not be lock or obstructed while the building is occupied. Sliding night latches will not be used.
2. Exit doors will be kept free from any accumulation of snow and ice.
3. Approved exit lights will be installed over all exits doors in places of public assembly and other buildings.
11. General:
1. No smoking, striking of matches, or use of mechanical lighters will be permitted within buildings, (including the Squadron and miscellaneous supply rooms), structures, or rooms used for the purpose of storage, repair, processing, servicing, testing or fabrication of combustible materials. Smoking will be permitted in certain designated area of such buildings as approved by the Squadron Fire Marshal. Areas designated will be so indicated by signs, placards, or other similar means and will be so equipped with suitable receptacles for discarding smoking materials. Fire extinguishers will be located in those areas to provide adequate fire protection.
2. No smoking, striking of matches or use of mechanical lighters will be permitted in, or within fifty (50) feet of, paint and dope shops, gasoline storage or dispensing areas, motor pools or similar areas or activities of extra hazardous nature. Smoking will be permitted in designated smoking areas only.
3. Suitable non-combustible receptacles for the deposit of discarded smoking material will be provided in all buildings and interior areas in which smoking is permitted. Receptacles and suitable placards or similar notices will also be placed in all entrances to areas where smoking is permitted. Receptacles will emptied outside of building, into approved metal type covered containers one half hour before closing time.
4. Ash trays will be emptied into non-combustible receptacles provided for such purpose and under no conditions into wastebaskets. No smoking material will be thrown or discarded on floors.
5. Outdoors, discarded matches and smoking materials will first be extinguished . Cigarettes will be "field-stripped", pile and cigar refuse will be scattered and extinguished under foot.
6. No smoking will be permitted in bed. Signs stating "No Smoking in Bed By Order of The Squadron Commander" will be conspicuously posted in all BOQ and BQ rooms, and all other rooms designated as sleeping quarters. Signs will also be placed on all Bulletin Boards.
7. Cigarettes and/or cigar butts, ashes from pipes, or matches, will not be thrown from vehicle windows.
8. Where welding or metal cutting with torches has to be done in the vicinity of combustible materials, special precautions will be taken to make certain that sparks or hot slag do not come in contact with this material. Wooden floors and benches will be covered with metal or other suitable non-combustible material.
9. Possession or discharge of fireworks of any description is prohibited.
10. A clear space of twenty-four (24) inches will be kept between stored supplies and combustible warehouse walls.
11. Only metal covered, metal type waste containers are approved for latrines.

1. General Housekeeping:
1. All attics, shops and storerooms will be kept free from accumulations of trash, rubbish, or unnecessary combustible material.
2. Suitable non-combustible receptacles for discarding smoking materials will be provided in hallways in which smoking is permitted. Receptacles with a depth greater than one (1) inch shall be filled to that level with sand or similar material and emptied daily.
3. Heater rooms and boiler rooms will be kept free of all combustible materials. The accumulation of ashes, oil, or other debris will not be permitted.
4. Oily rags, waste, trash, and other matter which might be the cause of spontaneous combustion, will be kept in metal receptacles and will be emptied once a day. Oily material will be kept in separate containers and not mixed with paper, wood and textiles, etc.
5. Grease will not be allowed to accumulate on motors, ventilators, or over stove holds or ducts in the mess halls, kitchens and snack bars.
6. Electric irons will not be left, even momentarily , without turning off the current and placing the iron on a metal or other approved stand.
7. All waste receptacle will be of metal construction. All outside trash barrels will have metal covers.
8. Oily clothes will be kept only in well ventilated areas.
9. All openings used for ventilation purposes in ceilings and under buildings will be covered with fine mesh screening. All ceiling hatches will be closed when not in use.
10. All fire hazards noted by the Squadron Fire Marshal, Area Fire Marshal, Fire Wardens, or the Fire Chief at inspections will be corrected at once by the responsible person, providing the correction does not involve structural changes of the interior or exterior of the facility.

Section III – Fire Protection:

1. The Charge of Quarters will conduct daily inspections, taking such action as necessary, in compliance with the instructions outline in Squadron SOP 11-9.
2. The Fire Guard will conduct daily inspections, taking such action as necessary, in compliance with the instructions outlined in Squadron SOP 92-3.
3. The Fire Alarm System equipment will be checked daily for proper operation, and the bell, warble and speaker system tested weekly to assure complete and satisfactory functioning, as established in Squadron SOP 92-4.
4. Fire Apparatus:
1. The use of fire hoses or extinguishers for any other purpose than fire fighting or fire drill is PROHIBITED.
2. Fire extinguishers will be inspected, tested and rechecked under the supervision of the Fire Fighter every thirty (30) days, as proscribed in existing Air Force Regulations.
3. Fire fighting equipment will not be moved from prescribed places except for fire fighting, fire drill, or refilling. Equipment will be replaced immediately after use, in condition for immediate re-use.
5. Fire drills will be held at the discretion of the Commander at intervals not to exceed fifteen (15) days.
6. Use of Fire Extinguishers:
1. Fires are grouped in 3 classes according to type:
1. Class "A" – paper, wood, cloth, rubbish, etc.
2. Class "B" – burning liquids, (gas, cooking fats, etc)
3. Class "C" – live electrical fires.
2. Proper type of fire extinguishers for the various class fires is as follows:

Section IV – Fire Fighting

1. Procedures:
1. All personnel will move quickly, not walk, to stations indicated below, hand carry clothing that will provided adequate warmth out of doors. The Fire Fighting Team will run carefully, except when on stairs or rounding corners, to the scene of the fire.
2. The individual discovering the fire will proceed to nearest phone and give the operator his name and rank, exact location of fire, and type, if possible.
3. The telephone operator will operate the Fire Alarm System as outline in Squadron SOP Number 92-4.
4. The fire fighting team will report immediately, upon hearing fire alarm, to scene of fire and take necessary action to combat fire. The fire fighting team will consist of the following personnel:
1. Squadron Fire Marshal
2. Fire Chief
3. AIO Electrical Supervisor
4. Medical Technician
5. Squadron Fire Fighter.
6. Fire Brigade.

1. Designated airmen consisting of Orderly Room and Dining Hall Personnel to be reviewed monthly by the First Sergeant for currency. Two (2) airmen will be assigned as assistants to the Medical Technician.
2. A list of members will be permanently posted on the Bulletin Board.

1. Personnel Fire Stations.
1. Operations personnel (surveillance, radar and communications).
1. The operations officer will proceed immediately to the main corridor in front of the entrance to the operations wing and await further instructions.
2. The radar officer will proceed immediately to the main corridor in front of the entrance to the power plant. He will check to see that the firepump and the Caterpillar tractor have been started.
3. The communications officer will be in charge of the two groups located in the main corridor in front of the entrance to the two BQ wings. He will designate individuals to inspect each room to assure evacuation of all occupants. He will determine that all personnel have sufficient Arctic clothing to provide adequate warmth if required to go outside.
4. Operations NCOIC’s, including crypto personnel, will remain at, or proceed to their respective officers.
5. Operations personnel assigned to operational crews will not leave their positions unless so ordered by the Squadron Fire Marshal.
6. Operations personnel on duty, but not in the operations wing, will proceed immediately to the main corridor in front of the entrance to Tower Number 2.
7. Operations personnel off duty will proceed immediately to the main corridor at the entrance to their respective BQ.
2. Supply Personnel:
1. The supply officer will proceed immediately to the main corridor in front of the entrance to the supply wing and await further instructions.
2. Supply personnel will remain at, or proceed to, the supply office.
3. A10 Personnel:
1. Installations personnel will proceed to the theatre.
4. Heating Plant Personnel:
1. Heating Plant personnel will remain at, or proceed to, the heating plant. The individual on duty will immediately start the auxiliary fire pump engine and close designated valves.
5. Motor Pool Personnel:
1. Motor Pool personnel will remain at, or proceed to, the motor pool. One (1) Caterpillar tractor will be started and will standby for possible use by the Squadron Fire Marshal.
6. Power Plant Personnel:
1. Power Plant personnel will remain at, or proceed to, the power plant.
7. Food Service Personnel:
1. Food Service personnel, not on the Fire Brigade, will proceed to the main corridor in front of the entrance to the Dining-hall wing.
8. Radio Relay Squadron Personnel:
1. Radio Relay Squadron personnel will remain at, or proceed to, the pole vault wing.
9. Orderly Room Personnel:
1. The Adjutant, Mail Clerk, and orderly room personnel not on the Fire Brigade, will remain at, or proceed to, the orderly room.

OFFICIAL:

GEORGE D OETTING
2^ND LT. USAF
Adjutant