Organizational Structure
The Hanford Fire Department has four program elements: the Operations Division, the Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Division, the Managerial and Administration division, and the Fire Prevention Division.  (View Organizational Chart.) The Operations Division is responsible for fire suppression, hazardous materials response, emergency medical response, and special rescue support activities, and operates on a 24-hour a day, 3-platoon work schedule in four strategically located fire stations. Each platoon at most stations is staffed by one fire officer, four firefighters, and one paramedic or firefighter EMT. The Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Division is responsible for the functional testing, inspection, and preventive and repair maintenance activities for Hanford Site fire alarm and suppression systems to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) standards and requirements. In addition, this element performs annual inspection of site fire extinguishers, provides emergency response backup for suppression, ambulance and hazardous materials response support, and maintains all firefighter training certifications. The Fire Prevention Division is managed by the Hanford Site Fire Marshal and is responsible for all fire prevention activities, including the building tour and inspection program. This position maintains authority to issue corrective actions and enforce the fire prevention program for the Hanford Site. The Fire Prevention Division also: Performs those senior level management activities necessary to ensure that the interests of the Hanford Site are maintained in accordance with prescribed fire protection and prevention criteria; Provides technical expertise to achieve the DOE's fire protection goals and requirements; and Establishes requirements that provide an acceptable degree of life safety to DOE and contractor personnel and to the public from fire in DOE facilities. The Managerial and Administration Division is responsible for the financial planning, administrative, training, safety, and logistical program requirements of the Hanford Fire Department. This element: Provides administrative, professional, and technical support to all fire department programs; determines long range strategic plans for the fire department; plans and implements personal and professional development and motivational programs to enhance career growth opportunities; Ensures that all Hanford Fire Department activities are performed in a manner ensuring the safety of department personnel; provides continuous oversight to all department programs; Provides overall leadership and control of fire, hazardous materials and medical emergencies as the senior command officer in charge; and Assures that the necessary equipment and resources are available for the efficient and effective operation of the Hanford Fire Department.
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The Hanford Fire Department is operated by Fluor Hanford Inc. for the U.S. Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office.