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Standard Operating Guidelines
Chapter 16: Rescue Sergeant
Working Copy | Revised January 2005
S.O.G.’s
Revised August, 2007
The Rescue Sergeant is appointed by the Chief Officer during Elections. The Rescue Segeant is 7th in Command under the Chief Officer. The Rescue Sergeant / Firefighter of FBVFD shall attempt to be certified in EMS-First Responder or higher through the Virginia Department of Emergency Services, as well as Firefighter I through the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. The Rescue Sergeant shall try to help each First Responder / Fire Fighter become competent in as many areas of rescue, patient care, and safety as possible. The Rescue Sergeant shall try to observe the Va. Dept. of Emergency Services documentations and protocols for EMS calls. The Rescue Sergeant shall strive to train all firefighters in First Aid / AED / Extrication, or provide training through another agency.
The Rescue Sergeant shall keep a log of what is taught to the Firefighters, who is present, and when the training took place. Notes shall be kept brief to explain what was taught and the extent to which it was taught.
See Chapter 9 of this SOG for further information on standards of training.
Areas That the FBVFD Rescue Sergeant should have Basic Knowledge
| Basic Firefighting | Basic Rescue | EMS-First Responder or higher |
| EMS Protocols for dealing with Patients | First Responder Equipment | First Responder Vehicle |
| Fort Blackmore Fire Department SOGs | First Responder Minimum Equipment for FR Vehicles as FBVFD | EMS Mutual Aid |
| Equipment / Supply Ordering | Chain of Command | Contact persons at
Scott Co Rescue Squad, Nickelsville Rescue Squad, and Duffield Fire and
Rescue Other |
Areas of Responsibility for the FBVFD Rescue Sergeant
| First Responder Vehicle Maintenance | First Responder Equipment Maintenance | First Responder Equipment and Supply Purchasing through the Treasurer or Chief Officer |
| Coordination through and with the OMD at Holston Valley Hospital ER | EMS Protocols for First Responders | Contact through the Virginia Rescue Squad Association |
| Internet Updates of EMS-FR Information | Training of Firefighters for EMS / First Aid / Rescue / Vehicle Extrication activities on the fire scene | File Keeping Information Keeping |
| Securing of Patient Information | Securing of Vehicle Maintenance Records | Coordination with
Area Administrator for VA EMS [currently Mr. Kendrick] Other |