BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 32-2001 …

1 BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 32-2001 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 Civil Engineering FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-Publishing website at: RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: AF/A4CX Supersedes: AFI 32-2001 , 27 February 2014 Certified by: AF/A4CX (Col Michael J. Zuhlsdorf) Pages: 44 This INSTRUCTION implements Air FORCE Policy Directive 32-20, Fire and Emergency Services. It is also consistent with references listed in attachment 1. This INSTRUCTION applies to all Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) personnel unless modified by an appropriate component level supplement.

2 This INSTRUCTION does not apply to Air FORCE Reserve Command (AFRC) or Air National Guard (ANG) firefighters when in training status. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirement in this publication are identified with a Tier ( T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3 ) number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or, alternately, to the publication office of primary responsibility for non-tiered compliance items. Direct questions, comments, recommended changes, or conflicts to this manual using the Air FORCE Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through the appropriate functional chain of command.

3 Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air FORCE Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air FORCE Records Disposition Schedule in the Air FORCE Records Information Management System. The applicable Privacy Act System of Records Notices, F032 Air FORCE Civil Engineer Center, Civil Engineer System-Fire Department Records is available at The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, 2 AFI32-2001 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air FORCE . SUMMARY OF CHANGES This document has been substantially changed and must be completely reviewed. It addresses roles and responsibilities of Headquarters Air FORCE , the Air FORCE Installation and Mission Support Center, and the Air FORCE Civil Engineer Center.

4 It adds the requirements of AFI 32-2006, Uniform and Grooming Standards for Civilian Fire and Emergency Services Personnel. It redefines the scope and levels of service at auxiliary airfields, clarifies interior fire operations at response capability levels below Critical Level of Service and addresses F&ES relationship with the Air FORCE Wildland Center. Lastly, it provides specific guidance on the following: defines requirements to ensure career progression and FORCE balance in mixed departments; further clarifies the responsibility and requirements for Emergency Medical Services; adds the requirement that completed training be less than five years old for submission of certification; clarifies the non-emergency use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam; specifies critical elements of the Personal Protective Equipment Program, and redefines F&ES Deviations and redefines reportable incident thresholds.

5 Chapter 1 Roles and Responsibilities 5 Headquarters Air FORCE .. 5 Air FORCE Installation and Mission Support Center Commander.. 5 Air FORCE Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment Commanders.. 6 Installation Commander.. 7 Base Fire Marshal.. 7 Installation Fire Chief.. 7 Civil Engineer Engineering Flight Chief .. 7 CE Engineering Flight (CEN).. 7 Civil Engineer Operations Flight Chief .. 7 Chapter 2 STANDARDS 8 Mission.. 8 Goal.. 8 Objectives.. 8 Emergency Response Capability.. 8 Regulatory Guidance.. 9 Basic Allowance for Subsistence .. 10 AFI32-2001 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 3 National Fire Protection Association Standard Deviations.. 10 Figure Risk Assessment Matrix.. 11 Fire Protection Engineering Criteria Policy Deviation.

6 11 Contract Firefighting Operations.. 11 Mutual Aid Offsets.. 11 Chapter 3 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMS 12 Flight Organization.. 12 Management.. 13 Fire Prevention Program.. 14 Fire and Emergency Services Training.. 15 Fire and Emergency Services Operations.. 15 Privatized Housing Response Management.. 17 Emergency Responder Rehabilitation.. 17 Air FORCE Reserve Command Military Firefighters.. 17 Chapter 4 RESOURCES 18 Emergency Response Resources.. 18 Structural and Proximity Personal Protective Equipment.. 19 Duty Uniforms.. 19 Duty Uniforms.. 20 Chapter 5 EXTERNAL AGENCY COORDINATION 23 Coordination with Other Agencies.. 23 Mutual Aid Agreements.. 23 Defense Support of Civilian Authorities.

7 23 Fire Incident 23 Pre-Incident Plans.. 23 Joint-Use Airport Agreements.. 23 Prior Notification of Exercises.. 23 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 25 4 AFI32-2001 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 Attachment 2 SAMPLE FORMAT FOR AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID IN FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (US) 29 Attachment 3 SAMPLE FORMAT FOR AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID IN FIRE PROTECTION (FOREIGN) 35 Attachment 4 SAMPLE FORMAT FOR RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE FOR CIVIL AIRPORT JOINT-USE AGREEMENTS 40 Attachment 5 MILITARY FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL GEAR AND DUTY UNIFORMS 41 Attachment 6 CIVILIAN DUTY UNIFORMS 42 AFI32-2001 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 5 Chapter 1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Headquarters Air FORCE . USAF/A4C.

8 The Director of Civil Engineers, is the authority having jurisdiction for Air FORCE Fire and Emergency Services guidance, advocates for resources, provides F&ES program strategy, establishing mission requirements, policy guidance, and enabling F&ES capabilities to protect Air FORCE personnel, property, missions and environment. Designates functional area representatives to NFPA standards committees, Vehicle Transportation Acquisition Council, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Crash Fire-Fighting and Rescue Panel, Air Operations and Services Working Group, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, National Professional Qualifications Standards Board, and Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Working Group (F&ESWG).

9 The Director of Civil Engineers, Readiness Division HAF/A4CX Provides F&ES program direction, policy guidance, joint engagement and strategic oversight through the Emergency Services Branch, Director of Civil Engineers, Readiness Division. The Emergency Services Branch Chief, Director of Civil Engineers, Readiness Division. Designated as the Air FORCE F&ES Program Director responsible for the Air FORCE F&ES Program consistent with Air FORCE Policy Directive 32-20, Fire and Emergency Services and DoDI , DoD Fire and Emergency Services Program. The Air FORCE Fire Chief, Director of Civil Engineers, Readiness Division. Designated as the Air FORCE executive agent for all F&ES issues and responsible, for conducting risk assessments, assessing major incidents and publishing guidance for lessons learned.

10 The Air FORCE is the Executive agent for the oversight of the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification System as required by DoDI Represents the Air FORCE on the DoD F&ESWG in the development and execution of DoD, F&ES policy, programs and initiatives. Air FORCE Fire and Emergency Services Career Field Manager, Director of Civil Engineers, Readiness Division. Serves as the senior enlisted advisor for the F&ES functional community. Supports the Air FORCE Fire Chief with the development, preparation, and coordination of new F&ES policy for The Director of Civil Engineers. Provides oversight for career field education and training, and coordinates FORCE structure changes for the career field specified in AFI 36-2618, Enlisted FORCE Structure.