SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. FDNY Sector Chiefs will approve all searches.
2. No open flames or wanning fires. All fires will be extinguished by FDNY.
3. Operations Post is requested to fax the name of the 3 Safety Chiefs for each tour to
the Incident Command Post.
4. PPE requirements are as follows:
Red Zone - Helmet, Safety Glasses & Safety Shoes; Coveralls, Long-sleeved Shirts.
Inner Zone - Helmet, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, Respirators, Coveralls & Long-
sleeved Shirts. FT) Helmets with reflective tape must be worn when working on
the pile to identify as members of the dept.
5. FDNY personnel parking is located on the south side of Warren St., 250 feet east of
West St. Access to the FD parking lot must be made through the West & Chambers
Street checkpoint. Members will-be issued a site access card at the beginning of
their shift. These access cards must be prominently displayed to allow entry onto the
site. The tan access cards shall be handed in at the end of the shift. Coveralls and
respirators will be available at the FD Warren St. parking lot.
6. GPS is to be used to plot locations of all victims, remains, fire equipment arid
apparatus. If the GPS is not operational, hand held GPS operators will manually
record grid locations .using a grid map 'dated 09/20 or later. GPS units are
available through the Sector Chiefs, who shall contact the GPS Team via channel 5.
7. When any SCBA or compressed gas cylinders are found, the Sector Chief will ‘
contact ICP for Fire Prevention notification. Cages are at East & West Command for
temporary storage of cylinders.
8. Enclosures on North and South projections on West Street are locked. The keys will
be located with the FDNY Comrhand Post, NYPD Officer at enclosure, and OEM.
9. Prior to any vehicles being removed/towed fi-om buildings, FDNY Operations Chief
must determine if a foam handline is needed. , '
10. A charged handline must be in position prior to any'steel cutting operation inside of
buildings.
11. Void entries and searches where elevated Freon readings exist (1 & 2 WTC) require
O2 monitoring prior to entry.
12.All underground insertions/void searches must be coordinated with FDNY SOC
Chief on duty and the IC at Duane St.' to ensure safety.
13.DC will ensure 1 BC attends the daily Contractors Shift Overlap meeting at 3
WFC on 30“* floor at 11:45 pm.
14.New exclusion zone map for chiller room issued, see attachment.
15.Recovery information included, see attachment.
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Comprehensive FAQ addressing downtown building access, reopening areas, property manager contact procedures, and building damage status in lower Manhattan.