Preplanning Officer Duties

Conduct surveys of the target hazards in the first due area of the department for the purpose of gathering and storing information relevant to fire fighting, needed fire flow and water supply operations

Conduct NFPA 1231 surveys of all new target hazards and any target hazards which undergo significant changes which would alter the minimum water supply required for fire fighting

Develop a Water Supply Preplan for all new target hazards with the assistance and under the direction of the Water Supply Officer

Conduct on site company familiarization visits and in station drills to acquaint all members with the target hazard and the applicable water supply plan

Act as Chairman of the preplanning committee and assist the Water Supply Officer in his duties

Assist the Water Supply Officer in his annual inspection of the Water Supply Preplan Books to ensure that all the books are up to date and incorporate any necessary revisions or additions