2 In 2 Out
When an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) situation exists, 2 in 2 out procedures shall be applied. For further guidance on 2 in 2 out see 2- in 2-out in section 700.
2 In 2 Out Parameters Imminent Life Threatened
- A minimum of two personnel are required to enter the IDLH environment.
- Personnel shall be permitted, with less than four personnel on scene, to initiate rescue operations while continually evaluating their situation.
- The responding Chief Officer and dispatcher shall be notified of their actions.
2 In 2 Out Parameters With no immediate threat to life
- When two personnel enter an IDLH environment, two personnel shall be available for immediate entry.
- Two outside personnel shall be present prior to entry.
- One of the two personnel outside the hazard area may be assigned more than one role/duty that can be abandoned. Any individual given additional duties shall be immediately accessible to the Incident Commander; duties assigned should consider this requirement.
When an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) situation exists, 2 in 2 out procedures shall be applied. For further guidance on 2 in 2 out see 2- in 2-out in section 700.
2 In 2 Out Parameters Imminent Life Threatened
- A minimum of two personnel are required to enter the IDLH environment.
- Personnel shall be permitted, with less than four personnel on scene, to initiate rescue operations while continually evaluating their situation.
- The responding Chief Officer and dispatcher shall be notified of their actions.
2 In 2 Out Parameters With no immediate threat to life
- When two personnel enter an IDLH environment, two personnel shall be available for immediate entry.
- Two outside personnel shall be present prior to entry.
- One of the two personnel outside the hazard area may be assigned more than one role/duty that can be abandoned. Any individual given additional duties shall be immediately accessible to the Incident Commander; duties assigned should consider this requirement.
