CHESTERFIELD FIRE AND EMS INVESTIGATIVE REPORT LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT JULY 3, 2021Acknowledgments: Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services (CFEMS) would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following personnel who assisted in this investigation as part of the review team to help ensure its completeness, accuracy, and transparency. CFEMS would like to further thank the many other individuals involved in this tragic event for their cooperation, openness, and collaboration. * Deputy Fire Chief Timothy M. McKay, CFEMS. ‘* Assistant Chief Travis Ford, Richmond Fire and Emergency Services * Dr. Allen S. Yee, FACEP, FAAEM, FAEMS, Operational Medical Director, CFEMS * Battalion Chief Gregory Nuckols, Henrico County Division of Fire Battalion Chief Vincent Urquhart, CFEMS. © Captain Jeffrey Edwards, CFEMS Safety Officer * Captain Brian Lanham, Hanover County Fire-EMS ‘* Lieutenant Carlos Shedd, CFEMS Assistant Fire Marshal and IAFF Local 2803 Board Member. © Christina Smith, CFEMS Human Resources Manager Our heart and prayers continue to go out to the family and friends of Firefighter Recruit ‘TyVaughan N. Eldridge as we are all deeply saddened by his loss. Many thanks are owed to the members of the CFEMS Training and Educ: »n Division for their unwavering support to the family in their time of need, Page 1 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021Executive Summary In February 2020, TyVaughn N. Eldridge applied to CFEMS for the position of Firefighter- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). On Monday, June 28, 2021, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge began his first day as a firefighter recruit for CFEMS as a member of Career Recruit School #63. The next three days consisted of new employee orientation involving both classroom instruction and administrative documentation associated with beginning a career with Chesterfield County. The CFEMS Training and Education (T&E) Division instructional staff had minimal contact with the recruits while they attended the county-required new employee orientation, On July 1, 2021, Career Recruit School #63 began their first day of organized physical training (PT). The scheduled PT for that day consisted of some stretching, followed by a two-mile run at apace of 9:45-10:00 minutes per mile, an event for which the recruits had been instructed to prepare during the hiring process. Approximately 16 minutes into the run, at 0819 hours, Firefighter Reeruit Eldridge stopped running and fell to the ground. An acting captain assigned to T&E stopped with Firefighter Recruit Eldridge to check on his welfare. Recruit Eldridge attempted several times to return to his feet and continue the run but was unable to do 0, at which point a medical assessment and initial care by the instructional cadre was initiated. This assessment determined that Firefighter Recruit Eldridge needed to be evaluated at an emergency room and an ambulance ‘was summoned. Firefighter Recruit Eldridge was transported to the Chippenham Medical Center Emergency Department by CFEMS advanced life support Medic 215, On Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 0643 hours, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge died following extensive treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU). His is the department's fifth line of duty death in its history and the first that occurred during training activities. Page 2 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021Antroduction On July 1, 2021, Firefighter Recruit TyVaughan N. Eldridge suffered a medical emergency during physical fitness training and died two days later at the hospital on July 3, 2021, which was also his 26" birthday. In the days following the incident, CFEMS established a fatality review team at the request of the Fire Chief. The team was directed by the deputy chief of Emergency Operations and was comprised of the department safety officer (DSO), an operational battalion chief with experience in the Training and Education (T&E) Division, a representative from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2803 who is also a swom law enforcement officer and investigator in the Fire Marshal's Office, the department's full-time operational medical director (OMD), and the human_resources manager for CFEMS. As a key component of the investigation, the team also included representatives from the other metro-sized career and combination departments in the region including an assistant chief from Richmond Fire and Emergency Services, a battalion chiefisafety officer from the Henrico Division of Fire, and a captain who serves as the safety officer for Hanover Fire-EMS. The team worked to gather the facts and analyze the data as requested by team members, to include various reports and documents as well as the results of interviews of the numerous personnel involved. The team members from the outside jurisdictions were tasked with providing an independent review and critique of the incident and of CFEMS practices during its hiring and recruit training processes as compared to similar practices in other local fire & EMS departments and recognized industry standards. Collectively, the team drafted an investigative report that outlined the incident and the preceding events and provided recommendations for the future. I is important to note the limitations of the investigative team in terms of access to witnesses and information. in fulfilling the goal of reviewing the incident and examining departmental processes, practices and procedures. The investigative team lacked the authority to compel witnesses to be interviewed except those currently employed by CFEMS. Additionally, the investigative team did not have access to Firefighter Recruit Eldridge’s complete medical records and history beyond the pre-employment medical records that were in possession of the county. Moreover, neither the investigative team nor CFEMS had the authority or resources to require additional post-mortem testing from which to draw definitive conclusions of pre-existing conditions or causal factors that may have precipitated ot contributed to the medical emergency Firefighter Recruit Eldridge suffered and his ultimate death, Page 3 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit - July 3, 2021Personnel Interviewed by Investigative Team ‘* Chief of CFEMS Training and Education Division ‘+ Captain in CFEMS Training and Education Division (Recruit School Program Manager) * Lieutenant in CFEMS Training and Education Division (Recruit School Lead Instructor) © Officers/Firefighters involved with instruction of Career Recruit School #63, ‘© Career Recruit School #63 Recruits, © Career Recruit School #62 Recruits involved with Career Recruit School #63 © Contracted fitness vendor ‘* CFEMS Human Resources Division staff © Family members Documents Reviewed by Investigative Team © Physical Ability Test Requirements, ‘* Pre-Employment Communications with Prospective Employees * Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation Criteria Physical Training Expectations for Recruits Weather Report for Date of the Incident CFEMS Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation. Video footage of the events surrounding the incident Recruit History Firefighter Recruit Eldridge was 25 years old on his hire date with a long family history in the fire service. From an early age he expressed a desire to continue the tradition of serving others through a career in the fire service. He was very excited to have the opportunity to join the ranks of CFEMS. He was active in sports and was involved with the Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL). He began as a participant in PAL and later became a counselor/mentor for other youth involved inthe league. He was active in many sports but preferred baseball. On his pre-employment physical questionnaire, he indicated he had regular physical activity and that he was at the gym five times a week. Page 4 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021mploym: ‘The employment process for Firefighter Recruit TyVaughan N. Eldridge began with the submission of his application on Monday, February 24, 2020, and concluded at the start of Career Recruit Schoo! (CRS) #63 on Monday, June 28, 2021. CFEMS requires applicants to pass a written assessment, personal interview, physical ability test (PAT), medical evaluation, and background investigation. Throughout the process, the demanding physical nature of both the recruit school training experience and the career of professional firefighting itself are clearly communicated to ensure the potential candidates are aware and can prepare accordingly. Many of the recruits who were interviewed indicated that during the application process there was a description of the “physical requirements” of the job. On the Chesterfield County website under the description of firefighter recruit required knowledge, skills, and abilities it states: “ability to operate firefighting and associated tools and equipment; to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead and_working in awkward positions without choice or variety;” On Friday, September 25, 2020, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge had his panel interview with CFEMS after having passed the written assessment, During this time, a pre-interview statement (Appendix B) was given to each candidate, The statement gives a brief description and expectations of the job and there are a few references directly related to the physical demands of the position. CFEMS has a department-designed physical ability test (PAT), as outlined in Appendix C, that is administered by CFEMS personnel and consists of eight skill stations. These stations are a representation of the common physical tasks required of Firefighter-EMTs. The first six skill stations are one continuous, timed event. Successful completion of al six stations in seven minutes or less is required to move forward and to successfully complete the entire assessment. Skill stations seven and eight are individual events and are not timed. Firefighter Recruit Eldridge had successfully completed the PAT on Friday, November 5, 2020, with a time of 5:14. Page 5 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021On April 29, 2021, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge was offered employment as a Firefighter-EMT contingent upon his successfull completion of a physical by the department’s contracted physician. ‘On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge along with most of the members of CRS #63 completed their medical physicals and then attended uniform fitting at the CFEMS Resource Management Division (RMD) building. While at RMD, the lieutenant/lead instructor from T&E. arrived to make an introduction and provide guidance for the beginning of CRS #63. The ‘overwhelming majority of the recruits interviewed indicated on that day the training staff educated them on the expectations of their physical fitness training program that included the date, length, and nine-minute a mile pace of the first run. On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, an email with an attached CRS #63 Orientation Letter, (Appendix D) was sent to each firefighter recruit from the captain/reeruit school program manager of T&E. On May 26, 2021, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge replied to the email indicating he had received and read the letter. The letter provided guidance on the attire, time, and location for the first day of CRS #63. The letter stated: “As you have already been told, recruit schoo! will be very physically demanding. Physical conditioning will begin the first week of orientation. For most of you, this will be the most difficult thing you have ever done. If you have not already done so, I would suggest you start to train on your own and be prepared to nun at least 2 miles, two days a week at a pace of 9 minutes per mile. You will be performing many anaerobic and strength training exercises.” An official notification of the final job offering was sent to Firefighter Recruit Eldridge by Human Resources on Friday, May 28, 2021. The notification included a congratulatory letter, Code of Conduct, Personal Appearance and Uniform Standards, Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles Page 6 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021and Values, Firefighter-EMT Recruit Schoo! Physical Fitness Preparation (Appendix E) and Gl Bill documents were sent via email. The Firefighter-EMT Recruit School Physical Fitness Preparation letter details the physical requirements and expectations of a firefighter recruit, It states: “In the early weeks of recruit schoo], you will be required to run 2 to 2.5 miles, three days per week. This distance will increase throughout recruit school. You will also participate in the “firefighter-conditioning course” and a strength challenge course two days per week This is a physically challenging job specific course that is designed to strengthen the muscle groups used most often in the firefighting profession and will require you to work in an anaerobic state wearing tumout gear and air pack. This will add approximately 50 pounds of weight and hamper your body’s ability to cool down. During fire school, a typical moming of physical activity will consist of a 2.5-mile run, 45 minutes of strenuous weight training, and the first one-hour rotation of practical drills.” There was no confirmation email from Firefighter Recruit Eldridge; however, none was requested. Prior to the start of CRS #63, two pre-employment PT sessions were offered to the recruit class. ‘These are voluntary classes that are provided through Training and Education and the department's contracted fitness vendor. The sessions offer the recruit an opportunity to engage with the fitness vendor and perform a PT session before the start of recruit school. This helps prepare the recruit for the PT sessions once reen school begins. The pre-academy sessions were held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Firefighter Recruit Eldridge attended the pre-academy PT session on June 24, 2021, None of the participants or the fitness vendor could recall anything unusual or noteworthy about his participation in the PT session, Page 7 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021al Eval As a condition of employment, each candidate is required to complete a medical evaluation performed by a physician. The pre-employment medical evaluation is based on recommendations from the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments 2018 edition. As part of this investigation, the CFEMS operational medical director (OMD) reviewed the documentation from Firefighter Recruit Eldridge’s pre-employment medical evaluation and concurred that he met the requirements established by CFEMS. On May 13, 2021, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge completed his medical evaluation and there were no exclusionary findings noted Page 8 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021Training and Education On the date of the incident, the CFEMS T&E Division was led by a battalion chief with 19 years of service with CFEMS, and three years in the role of chief of training, to include the oversight of nine previous recruit schools, She was also a certified paramedic. A captain is assigned to the T&E Division and serves as the recruit school program manager. On the date of on, and the incident, this captain had 16 years of service with CFEMS, seven months in the T&E Di direct supervision of one prior recruit school, He was also a certified paramedic, However, he was on annual leave the week of June 28, 2021 - July 2, 2021. Anacting captain had been temporarily assigned from Emergency Operations to cover the week-long absence of the recruit school program manager, to assist with the finalization of CRS #62 and the beginning of CRS #63. On the date of the incident, the acting captain had 12 years of service with CFEMS including two years assigned to the T&E Division and had managed five previous reeruit schools until his reassignment to Emergency Operations in January 2021. He was also a certified paramedic. A lieutenant is assigned as the lead instructor for each recruit school. On the date of the incident, the lead instructor had 11 years of service with CFEMS, including two years in the T&E Division, and had instructed seven previous recruit schools. He was also a certified paramedic A firefighter is assigned as logistics officer for each recruit school. On the date of the incident, the logistics officer had 16 years of service with CFEMS, three years in the T&E Division, and had assisted with nine Prior reeruit schools. He was a certified EMT. Numerous other officers and firefighters are involved with the instruction of recruit schools on an as-needed basis. ‘The recruit school program manager is responsible for contacting the firefighter recruits prior tothe beginning of each recruit school. He did so and provided the recruits with the Career Recruit School #63 Orientation Letter on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The lead instructor met with the recruits at RMD for the uniform fitting on Thursday, May 13, 2021. At this meeting, the lieutenant gave the recruits details on the expectations for the run during the first week of school Page 9 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021The letters and instruction provided by the T&E Division indicated the recruits should be prepared fora two-mile run at a nine-minute per mile pace. The T&E stafThave routinely reduced that pace to 9:45-10:00 minutes per mile for the first run, While not inconsistent with the practices of many other fire service recruit training programs, there are no industry standards or objective criteria that document the reasons for the pace and distance for the first run, Rather, itis believed that the ability to complete a two-mile run within 20 minutes evolved through many years of experience with career recruit schools in Chesterfield County (ie., 62 recruit schools over 52 years) as the minimum physical fitness baseline necessary for a recruit to successfully complete the strenuous and physically demanding fire training in the time allotted for a typical recruit school. Career Recruit School #63 was offered two days of pre-academy PT sessions. The goal of these sessions is to assist the recruit in preparing for the physical training requirements, and to begin bonding and teambuilding among the recruit class. The recruit school program manager was present for the pre-academy PT sessions, but primarily introduced the fitness vendor and then left luded a 45 the area, The PT vendor led the attendees in the two pre-academy PT sessions, that to 60-minute circuit type workout. Recruit school is designed with the first two months consisting of an Emergency Medical ‘Technician (EMT) certification class that requires minimal physical activity. This allows time for the recruits to improve their physical conditioning by participating in the required PT program each morning, before beginning the more strenuous fire school at the conclusion of EMT. Prior to the start of the fire school training, the fitness vendor presents a class on general nutrition with a focus on preparation for the strenuous physical requirements of fire school. Students are issued a water bottle with instructions to drink plenty of water and to always keep the bottle more than half fall of water. Ther no written hydration protocol. Recruit school staff are aware of the challenges that many new firefighter recruits face in regards to physical conditioning. Historically, every recruit school has a few recruits who struggle with the physical conditioning, especially the running. Recruit school staff have witnessed firefighter recruits resign from CFEMS during or following the first run, and firefighter recruits who struggle physically the entire recruit school. Page 10 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit - July 3, 2021Every morning there is a general briefing/check in with the recruits to ensure any issues are resolved. Recruits are instructed to report any issues, injuries, or illness at this time, There is no pre-PT evaluation performed or documentation before beginning PT. ‘The training staff have numerous practices in place to help ensure safety during all aspects of the PT program and specifically for the “first run.” They anticipate the varied fitness levels of the recruits and are required to have more than one instructor on the first run to help monitor those who might fall behind, They are required to have either a cell phone or a CFEMS radio with the instructors and they maintain the group formation for the entire run. If someone drops out of the run, an instructor will stay with the recruit, In addition, there is a “chase vehicle” (support van) that remains in the vicinity of the group to assist as needed during the first run. These safety practices are passed verbally from instructor to instructor. There are no written guidelines in place to ensure all practices are followed, nor is there a mechanism in place to document that the safe practices were followed. It is common practice for at least one instructor to have duplicate tracking devices to monitor the pace and distance of the run to ensure consistency. The staff of the T&E Division commonly use the OSHA/NIOSH heat index phone app to monitor weather conditions. When interviewed, the lead instructor indicated he was familiar with the recently updated CFEMS Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation Page 11 of 20, Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit - July 3, 2021,Incident Events ‘On Monday, June 28, 2021, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge began his first day of employment with CFEMS as ‘a member of CRS #63. His first three consecutive days included Chesterfield County new employee orientation which consisted of primarily classroom instruction and completion of new employee documentation such as benefits selection and enrollment. The T&E staff assigned to CRS #63 had minimal contact with the recruit class during these three days of new employee orientation, providing only introductions of guest speakers and guidance on the daily schedule of events. On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the conclusion of the third day, the lead instructor advised the class of the PT session scheduled for the following morning and reminded them of the proper attire required for the PT session. (On the morning of Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 0730 hours, the lead instructor entered the classroom at the Eanes- Pittman PSTC to ensure everyone was present and there were no needs or issues with any of the recruits. All recruits were present, and there were no indications of any concerns or issues. The recruits were instructed to meet the instructional staff at 0800 hours outside in the parking lot adjacent to the satellite dishes. At 0747 hours, CRS #63 class exited the PSTC through doors near the gym. They assembled in the parking lot as instructed and began to perform stretching and warm-up calisthenics led by a recruit from CRS #62 in preparation for the morning run, At 0800 hours, the instructional staff arrived at the parking lot and took over leading the group in_ stretching and warm-up calisthenics. The instructional cadre is responsible for ensuring compliance with the department’s Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation procedure to ensure proper safeguards such as ‘modified personal protective equipment or increased rest to work ratios are implemented when indicated. The lead instructor had previously checked the weather conditions for the week, and it was predicted to be in training condition green, the lowest and least restrictive level, which would indicate that no restrictions on the use of personal protective equipment (ifused) would be needed and that a work/rest ratio of 45 minutes/15 minutes be utilized in accordance with CFEMS Emergency Operations Procedure #36 (Appendix A). The firefighter recruits were dressed in shorts, t-shirts and running shoes for the day's PT. Page 12 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021At 0804 hours, the instructors and recruit class began the run throughout the area of the government center complex and Lucy Corr nursing home facilities. The terrain of the run consisted of relatively flat, hard surfaces in parking lots, on sidewalks and roadways. The running surface was dry and no hazards were noted. There were four instructors assigned to the morning run. The lead instructor was assigned to run at the front to lead the group and set the pace at 9:45-10:00 minutes per mile. The lead instructor used both a Garmin watch and Runkeeper phone app to track the run. Both devices recorded the same data for the run including a total distance of 2.15 miles, a total time of 20:56, and a pace of 9:44 minutes per mile with an atmospheric temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit (Figures 1 and 2), Figure 1 Figure 2 = F ‘Thursday Morning ou if © 215 20:56 9:44 262 i time min/mi— Calories The acting captain ran at the rear of the group and served as an observer. The logistics officer drove a van that followed behind the group as a safety precaution and transported a videographer from the CFEMS Technical Services Unit (TSU) who was recording the recruits’ first day of PT for eventual use in a video produced for graduation that shows the recruits’ progress throughout the intense recruit school program. The other instructor, also a certified paramedic, was assigned to assist with observing and coaching the group as needed. Page 13 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021During the first mile of the run, nothing unusual was noted by the instructor staff or the firefighter recruits involved in the run, After the first mile, some recruits observed several recruits, including Firefighter Recruit Eldridge, beginning to breathe more heavily. At approximately the 1 4-mile mark, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge was beginning to fall off the pace slightly along with another recruit. At 0819 hours, around the 1 S-mile mark, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge fell to the ground without warming and then attempted to get up numerous times. The acting captain and the recruit stopped to check on Firefighter Ri jt Eldridge and the instructor told the other recruit to continue with his run. The instructor asked Firefighter Recruit Eldridge if he was “okay,” and Firefighter Recruit Eldridge replied that he “just needed a minute to collect himself” and he “wanted to finish the run.” At this point, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge was awake, oriented, and talking to the instructor. The instructor utilized this rest time to perform an initial medical assessment. When asked, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge denied chest pain, shortness of breath, and stated that his “legs felt tired,” but he “wanted to finish the run.” After a few minutes of rest with little to no improvement in Firefighter Recruit Eldridge’s condition, the lead instructor was contacted via phone and apprised of the situation, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge overheard the conversation that a transport unit was going to be called to transport him to the emergency department (ED). He stated that “he did not want a transport unit” and he “wanted to try to stand up and finish the run.” He was assisted to his feet, but he was unable to stand on his own. The support van had returned to where Firefighter Recruit Eldridge and the acting captain were stopped and an attempt was made to move him to the support van, to return him to the training center, but he was unable to walk or support himself. He was assisted back to the ground and at this point due to his inability to walk, coupled with the fact that he was not improving with rest, the immediate decision was made to call for an ambulance to transport him for further evaluation and treatment. ‘At 0829 hours Chesterfield Emergency Communications Center was contacted for a transport ambulance to be dispatched non-emergency to the scene. Shortly after the ambulance was dispatched (Medic 215 from the Airport Fire & EMS Station), Firefighter Recruit Eldridge began, Page 14 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021to have rapid, shallow respirations and appeared to be tiring, At 0835 hours two additional paramedics with EMS equipment including an ECG monitor arrived at the scene from their workplace at the PSTC having been alerted by the training staff. Advanced life support care was initiated, Firefighter Recruit Eldridge’s level of consciousness decreased to an unresponsive state just prior to the arrival of the ambulance at 0839 hours. He was placed on a stretcher and moved into the ambulance for transport to the ED. At 0849 hours on Thursday, July 1, 2021, the lead instructor accessed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA/NIOSH) Heat Index Mobile App and recordedicaptured a screen shot of the current temperature data showing the temperature was 78 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity at 79%, resulting in a heat index of 79 degrees according to the app (Figure 3). While the app can be used for obtaining temperature and humidity, CFEMS uses a stricter heat index chart that is found in Emergency Operations Procedure #36: Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation (Appendix A). ‘According to this heat index chart, the heat index would have been approximately 85 degrees. Eighty-five degrees still falls within training condition “green” that includes no restrictions on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommends a work-rest ratio of 45 minutes of work 15 minutes of rest. Training condition “yellow” begins at a heat index of 95 degrees. Figure 3 Page 15 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021Figure 4 <4-o0-fcr Firefighter Recruit Eldridge arrived at CJW Medical Center's Chippenham Hospital Emergency Department at 0903 hours and was later admitted to the intensive care unit. He died on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 0643 hours. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond performed a postmortem examination of the decedent which determined the cause of death to be complications related to hyperthermia and its manner to be accidental. During the interviews with CRS #63 students, they were asked to rate the intensity of the PT on Thursday, July 1, 2021. The class rated the run an average of 5-6 on a 1-10 scale, They rated the pace of the run as either average or moderate, None of the students noted/noticed any indication of anything abnormal with Firefighter Recruit Eldridge prior to the start of the run. Page 16 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit ~ July 3, 2021Timeline prior to start of Recruit School 63 CFEMS FF Eldridge bb Submitted application to CFEMS Interview to include statement for ‘applicants fall 2020 Completed physical agility test Contingent job offer Medical Evaluation Uniform fitting to include physical fitness expectations Confirmed receipt of email regarding CRS 63 orientation letter Job offer to include FF-EMT RS physical fitness prep First pre-academy PT session ‘Attended second pre-academy PT Start of RS63 Page 17 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021Timeline post start of Recruit School 63 FF Eldridge New employee orientation 6/28/2021 ‘through 6/30/2021 Start of RS 63 Arrived at PSTC Logistics FF checked with class to Inquire of any issues needing attention Lead instructor met with class to direct them to meeting location for PT Exited PSTC to begin warm up for PT Began stretching / warm up led by recruit FF Instructor staff arrived began stretching/werm-up Began run ‘Stopped run/fell to the ground Call for transport unit EMS equipment/ Zoll monitor and two additional ALS providers arrived M215 arrived on scene M215 began transport to Chippenham ED [M235 arrived at Chippenham €D Time of death Page 18 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit - July 3, 2021Recommendations * CFEMS should continue its robust pre-employment medical screening procedures and should ensure that pre-employment medical evaluations are based on the recommendations of the latest edition of NEPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. * The fatality review team was complimentary of the efforts of CFEMS to help prepare prospective recruits for employment. CFEMS should continue its practice of thorough and routine communication of expectations, etc., to prospective recruits during the hiring and onboarding process. CFEMS should also continue its pre-employment physical training opportunities for prospective recruits ‘* CFEMS should consider comprehensive instruction on health and wellness, to include nutrition, hydration, and peer support prior to the first physical training session of recruit school to better educate the recruits. ‘* Emergency Operations Procedure #36 — Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation should continue to be used as z tool in preventing environmental emergencies in personnel * CFEMS should provide additional awareness training for instructors that will allow them to quickly identify environmental emergencies (heat or cold-related conditions) that may warrant the need for further medical evaluation and/or transport to an emergency department. ‘+ When the chase van is used during recruit physical training, it should be supplied with EMS equipment. * The CFEMS Training and Education Division should document in writing its safety practices during PT sessions for use by academy staff/cadre to ensure consistency in its use and application. This guidance should be approved by the department safety officer. The fitness vendor should evaluate the recruits individually to identify any potential fitness complications or challenges, prior to beginning any strenuous physical training Page 19 of 20 Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021Appendix A Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit - July 3, 2021CHESTERFIELD FIRE AND EMS PROCEDURES Division: Emergency Operations Procedure: — Emergency Operations #36 Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation Authorized by: Deputy Chief Timothy M. McKay Date Issue Subject: Supersedes: February 1, 2014 July 1, 2021 1. GENERAL Chesterfield Fire and EMS (CFEMS) is committed to reducing the effects of strenuous physical activity on its members during emergency incidents and training. Proper rehabilitation during and after intense emergency operations and training is key to the health and well-being of CFEMS employees. This procedure outlines the need, implementation, and operation of responder rehabilitation during and after emergency operations, training, or exposure to extremie environmental conditions II. DEFINITIONS A. Rehab: designated area that allows members the ability to rest physically, mentally and provide means for rehydration and nutrition B. Air Temperature: temperature of the ambient air around the body C. Heat Index: measurement of humidity and air temperature to determine the perceived air temperature on the human body. (See Figure 1) D. Wind-Chill Index: Measure of how cold people feel when outdoors based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold air. (See Figure 2) E. Strenuous Activi CFEMS defines strenuous activity as: 1, Depleting two 45-minute or one 60-minute SCBA cylinder. 2. Completing 40 minutes of intense work without an SCBA. 3. Any activity deemed strenuous by a supervisor. HI. PROCEDURES A. Pre-Event 1. Itis the responsibility of all personnel to be aware of the weather conditions for their shift and plan accordingly. 2. Hydration should occur prior to emergency response and/or training and throughout the shift. 3. Members are required to carry a spare uniform on the unit in the event changing is necessary. Members should ensure they have their station boots on the unit to allow for removal of their bunker pants.Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergeney Scene and Training Rehabilitation uly 1, 2021 Page 2 of 10 B. Automatic Staffing of Rehab Units 1 ‘When the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a heat advisory or extreme temperature/wind chill are expected, CFEMS will automatically activate REHAB units. a) NWS heat advisory indicates the heat index will be greater than 105°F. 'b) NWS predicts the temperatures/wind chill will be less than 15°F for extended periods of time, If the NWS issues a heat advisory or predicts the temperatures/wind chill will be less than 15°F for extended periods of time the shift commander shall develop a plan to staff Rehab Units a) MSU may be staffed and deployed for prolonged incidents. b) Transport units may be used for REHAB units, 1. Consider dispatching an additional transport unit that will be dedicated to responder rehab, c) AU may be staffed to provide air and rchab to personnel. C. Implementation of Incident Scene Rehab The radio designation will be REHAB a) If the size of the incident requires multiple rehab locations, then the radio designation shall include geographic location (ex: REHAB South) Rehab will be set up at the discretion of the incident commander and should be scaled as necessary based on incident type, complexity, and duration. a) When REHAB has been activated the first available unit will be responsible for the management and coordination of REHAB. b) Full implementation of the Rehab procedure should be considered when: 1. Am incident requires a second alarm or greater. 2. Extreme climate conditions. 3. Duration of the incident or training is greater than 2 hours.Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabil July 1, 2021 Page 3 of 10 D. Location a) Rehab should be located away from environmental hazards (smoke, gases, exhaust) and protected from the elements when possible. b) Rehab area should be easily accessible yet should restrict access by the media, bystanders, and personnel not in or assigned to rehab, ©) Ifonly one Rehab location is required, the Rehab Unit leader should be aware of and develop a plan for personnel not operating near the incident seene (ex: fill site personnel, ete.) Rehab Unit Activities 1, Rest and Recovery a) Personnel should rest for a minimum of 20 minutes following the use of a second. 45-minute bottle, single 60-minute bottle, or 40 minutes of intense work without SCBA. 2. Fluid Replenishment a) During rehab it is recommended to consume 6-80z of fluid intake every 15 minutes, b) Electrolyte replacing and energy producing carbohydrate drinks should be provided for longer duration incidents or increased heat conditions. 3. Foods ) For short term duration incidents (2 hours or less) it may not be necessary to Provide food. b) For moderate duration incidents (2-4 hours) it may be necessary to provide personnel with snack type foods. I. Individually packaged snack bars 2. Fruits ©) For prolonged duration incidents it may be necessary to provide “meal” like foods 1, The use of allied agencies/organizations may be beneficial (c.g. auxiliaries, American Red Cross, etc.)Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergeney Scene and Training Rehabilitation July 1, 2021 Page 4 of 10 4, Temperature Management a) Cooling 1. All PPE should be removed to facilitate cooling and in accordance with Emergency Operations #24 Toxic Exposure Reduction. 2. Cool body temperature gradually, 3. Misting fans, forearm immersion chairs, and cooled spaces can be used if available. b) Warming (1) Removed wet clothing/gear (2) Remain in an area protected from the elements if possible (3) Heated areas should be used if available (a) MSU, Unit interiors, ete. 5. Personne! Evaluation ) Ask personnel as they enter Rehab if they are having any of these medical complaints: Chest Pains Dizziness Shortness of Breath Weakness ‘Nausea Headache Cramps Aches or Pains SI Awewe ) Monitor personnel for signs of improper speech, gait, or behavior. ©) Provide medical treatments as necessary and notify the incident commander of a firefighter needing medical evaluation based on positive response to one of the questions in (a) or observation of one of the signs in (b). 4) For Unit-Based Rehab, itis the responsibility of the unit officer to monitor personnel,Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation July 1, 2021 Page § of 10 6, Environmental Monitoring a) Continually monitor temperature and weather conditions. b) Consider monitoring for CO and HCN in the Rehab area, ©) Atmospheric monitoring shall occur if the Rehab area is within an enclosed space. F. Accountability 1. Personnel will be assigned to Rehab by the incident commander. 2. Allpersonnel should enter and exit Rehab as a crew and maintain unit integrity 3. The Rehab Unit Leader shall maintain an in and out log of personnel entering and exiting rehab (See Figure 3) G. Post Event 1. The company officer should continue to monitor personnel, 2. Personnel should continue to hydrate after the incident is over. H. Training 1. All personnel responsible for training activities shall monitor the weather conditions before and during training. a) The training division shall monitor and adjust the training division supported training activities (in-service, recruit school). b) The on-duty shift commander, battalion chief, and tactical safety officer shall monitor and adjust all training events at the shift level, including specialty team training. ©) The company officer shall monitor and adjust all training activities at the company level 2. All personnel responsible for training activities shall review the heat index chart (Figure 1) for guidance on increased temperature days, The closest NWS observation point will be used to obtain current temperature, humidity, and forecasted weather information for the training period. Training conditions shall be evaluated and categorized for time periods of 0600-1200, 1200-1800, and 1800- 2400 hours a) Training Condition Green: Heat index is under 95°F. Training can occur as scheduled with a work to rest ratio of 45 minutes work to 15 minutes rest. There are no heat related restrictions to PPE.Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation July 1, 2021 Page 6 of 10, b) Training Condition Yellow: Heat index of 95°F to 99°F. Training can occur as scheduled with work to rest ratio of 30 minutes work to 15 minutes rest. Instructional staff and participants should remove PPE during rehab. ©) Training Condition Red: Heat index of 100°F to 104°F. Training should be restricted to helmet, gloves, and eye protection. No turnout gear or SCBA should be worn, The work/rest ratio should be reduced to 20 minutes work to 10 minutes rest. ) Training Condition Purple: Heat index of 105°F or above. The National Weather Service should issue a “heat advisory” for the day. All outdoor training activities should be cancelled and rescheduled. 3. During predicated training condition yellow and red, instructional staff should adjust the daily training schedule to conduct outdoor training in the morning if full PPE is required. 4. The training staff shall ensure that an appropriate Warm Weather Rehab area is set up for students and staff. a) Water cooler shall be available for all training activities. b) Sports drinks should be made available based on weather conditions. ©) Consider the use of climate-controlled areas for Rehab based on temperature, if available. 4) Misting fans and forearm immersion chairs can be used to aid in cooling participants. 5. All personnel responsible for training activities shall review the wind chill index chart (Figure 2) for guidance on cold weather training days. a) Moderate Risk Day: Wind chill index 14°F to -16°F, Uncomfortable, Risk of hypothermia and Frostbite. Dress in layers of warm clothing with wind resistant outer layer. Wear hat, gloves, and waterproof footwear. Stay Dry, keep active and watch for slippery surfaces. Work/rest ratio should be reduced to 30 minutes work to 15 minutes rest b) High Risk Day: Wind chill index -18°F to-38°F. High risk of frost nip. High risk of hypothermia, Dress in layers, cover exposed skin, wear hat gloves scarf and waterproof footwear. Stay Dry, keep active and watch for slippery surfaces. Work/rest ratio should be reduced to 20 minutes work to IS minutes rest.Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation July 1, 2021 Page 7 of 10 6. The training staff shall ensure that the appropriate Cold Weather Rehab area is set up for students and staff. a) Water cooler shall be available for training activities, b) Consider the use of elimate-controlled areas for REHAB based on temperatures, if available. ©) Electric or non-toxic heating devices should be available with enclosed heating area.Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Seene and Suly 1, 2021 Page 8 of 10 11 (Figure 1) <4-0-zc2 ing Rehabilitation Chesterfield Fire & EMS 110° [115° | 120° rtd 41 Work Rest | Water PPE | Color : Time Time Intake | Restrictions eT OTe muee Tiny Avie ol (cd CFEMS 27-2021,Emergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation July 1, 2021 Page 9 of 10 Buta ee 8 a & ro 4 EI “61 RBRRRUBRBSSEES cera peer Wind Chill (°F) = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V™"*) + 0.4275T(V™"*) Rene Uace eee) Speed (mph) PeeEmergency Operations Procedure #36 - Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation Suly 1, 2021 Page 10 of 10 ‘igure 2) CHESTERFIELD FIRE AND EMS. REHAB SIGN IN/OUT LOG Incident | ae Rehab Unit : Unit Leader Unit Name Time In Time Out NotesAppendix B Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021Welcome to the next phase in the Chesterfield Fire & EMS hiring process! The panel interview is the most important step in the firefighter selection process. Each member of the three-person panelis ‘committed to making this a positive experience for you. Each question is designed to learn more about you, and this is your opportunity to shine. Chesterfield Fire & EMS has a robust history that its members take great pride in, Every member of the interview panel is passionate about their role in this process and believes in our organization and takes great pride in their work. Seeking new talent, while preserving the value-based and safety culture this department has been built upon, is our mandate. About the position: ‘The position of firefighter/EMT demands an uncompromising standard of excellence, safety, integrity and dedication. it takes courage to enter a building engulfed in flames, and compassion to treat all patients with dignity and respect regardless of their circumstance. Our 24 on/A8 off schedule may prevent you from attending special family events and even some holidays. Some days, you'll feel heroic and exhilarated by the challenges you met head on. Other days will require you to dig deep and provide the same level of care and attention when exhausted from sleep deprivation. You will experience trauma and death capable of taxing your emotional wellbeing. In the fire service, there's no room for laziness or lone rangers. Dally, we maintain fire apparatus, share domestic responsibilities at the station, participate in mandatory training and PT, and continually strive to improve performance. At Chesterfield Fire and EMS, we recognize that “great service is provided by great people” and we are guided by the principles of Dedication, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Courage and Accountability. We are accountable to the citizens we serve, the department we represent and to each other. Every action, on and off the job must remain above reproach. There is zero tolerance for dishonesty. If you have what it takes and are selected to join our team of dedicated professionals, you will support our mission of protecting life, property and the environment. ‘What do you receive in return? Pride - The opportunity to enter the most rewarding career imaginable with # department whose reputation in the region is unmatched, Safety - Your safety is our highest priority. We will never ask you to compromise safety protocols. You will never be required to perform a task alone or outside your level of training. Training — We provide extensive training, initial and ongoing. Recruit school is demanding. Our graduates leave exhilarated and prepared to provide the exceptional standard of service required of them. Career Development - We offer 2 5-level career development path. You can obtain advanced skills, such as paramedic and with time and dedication, you can become a member of one of our specialty teams. For those interested in developing their leadership skills, officer development training is available to help prepare you for promotional opportunities. Belonging ~ Every individual in our organization is part of the family. Each crew is @ cohesive team. We take care of each other. We invest in one another, Our leaders pride themselves in finding hidden talent and mentoring the next generation in order to move the department forward. Everyone has something unique to offer and each person can find a way to excel personally and professionally, We look forward to meeting you and wish you success in your journey!Appendix C Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021CHESTERFIELD FIRE AND EMS PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST May 10, 2017 (With a 2 potential date of May 11, 2017) The following physical ability assessment will be administered as a part of the candidate assessment process fora Firefighter/EMT position with Chesterfield Fire and EMS, PROCEDURE ‘The physical ability assessment will consist of eight skill stations. These stations are a representation of common physical tasks required of Firefighter/EMTs. The first six sklll stations are one continuous, timed-measured event. Successful completion of all six stations in seven minutes or less is required to move forward and complete the entire assessment. Additional causes for failure are listed for each station. ‘Skill stations seven and eight are individual events and are not timed. The candidate shall don a weighted vest (50Ibs.), helmet and gloves prior to attempting the timed event. The department wil provide all of the equipment items. Recommended attire for this test shall be athletic clothing and tennis shoes. Candidates are asked to remove jewelry (ie., watches, bracelets and rings). TIMED EVENTS - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TIME: SEVEN MINUTES 1. Geiling breach and pull event - The candidate removes the pike pole from the bracket. Timing for the events will begin when the candidate enters the boundary established by the equipment frame which is painted yellow. The candidate must stand within the boundary established by the equipment frame and place the tip of the pole. on the green painted area of the hinged door in the ceiling. The candidate wil then completely push the hinged. door up into the ceiling with the pike pole three times (3). Next, the candidate will hook the pike pole to the ceiling device painted green and pull the pole down completely five times (6). This constitutes one set. ‘To complete this event the set is repeated four times (x4). Each set consists of three pushes and five pulls The candidate is permited to stop and, if needed, adjust their grip on the pike pole. I the candidate releases their gTp oF allows the pike pole handle to slip without the pike pole falling tothe ground, it does not result in a warning or constitute a failure. The candidate may re-establish their rip and resume the event. One warning is given if the candidate drops the pike pole to the ground. Ifthe pike pole is dropped, ft must be picked up without the ‘evaluators assistance within 10 seconds to resume the event. Ifthe candidate does not successfully complete a repelition, the evaluator will call out “MISS” and the candidate must fuly push of pul the apparatus again to complete that repetition, The event ends when the candidate completes the final pull stroke repetition as indicated by the evaluator who calls out “COMPLETE.” The candidate then proceeds to the next event. Critical Failures. ‘© Stepping on or outside of the yellow painted boundary during the event, © Dropping the pike pole and being unable to pick it up and resume the event within 10 seconds, © Dropping the pike pole a second time. Hurst Tool Event - The candidate will pick up and carry a Hurst tool training prop a distance of 50 fest, cross ‘over a yellow painted line and put the prop down. The candidate and the prop must cross over the line completely before putting the prop down (opposite the starting point), The candidate will then immediately pick the prop up {and retum to the starting point. The candidate must make sure that they and the prop have fully crossed the yellow painted line before putting the prop down. When the prop is placed down across the start line the event, has been completed. The candidate then proceeds to the next event. Critical Failures. © Dropping the prop or putting the prop down other than as described above. © Dropping or putting the prop down cn the yellow painted line or while standing on the yellow painted line. Not crossing the yellow painted line fully prior to putting the prop down. ' Rev. 1025.Hose Drag Event - The candidate will drag uncharged lengths of 2 1/2" hose with nozzle attached, a distance of 150 feet. After the candidate and nozzle cross the 150 foot mark, indicated by a yellow painted line, the candidate will lay the nozzle down to complete the event. The candidate then proceeds to the next event, Critical Failure © Dropping the nozzle/laying the nozzle down other than as described above, or being unable to drag the hose across the line completely. High-Rise Pack Event - The candidate will pick up and carry a modified hose pack to include, 100 feet of 1.88° hose without @ nozzle or appliances, from the designated area, indicated by a yellow painted box at the base of the training tower, to the third landing of the training tower. The candidate must completely cross the yellow painted line on the third level landing of the tower, then return the hose pack to the starting position and lay it on the ground within the yellow painted box. The candidate then proceeds to the next event. © Not placing the hose pack back inside the yellow painted box. © The hose pack cannot be laid down or dropped on the stairs at any point during the event. Ladder Raise Event - The candidate must completely raise and lower a 28-foot aluminum extension ladder prop, Using a hand over hand method of extension and retraction. ‘The candidate must stand on the concrete siab within the designated area at the base of the ladder, which is indicated by a yellow painted box, After completely raising and lowering the ladder, the candidate then proceeds to the next event. Critical Failures ‘© Stepping on or out of the yellow painted box during the event. © Candidates are not permitted to let the ladder halyard (rope) slip through their hands. © Not completely raising and lowering the ladder. Rescue Event - The candidate will drag or carry a 100 pound rescue dummy 200 feet across the yellow painted finish line. The candidate may stop their forward progress to adjust their grip on the rescue dummy for 10 ‘seconds or less. At the end, the entire rescue dummy and candidate must cross the yellow painted finish line ‘completely, wich will end the timed events Critical Failures © Not fully crossing the yellow painted finish line with the rescue dummy. © Stopping longer than 10 seconds to re-adjust your grip on the rescue dummy. © Dropping the rescue dummy to the ground while adjusting your grip. NON-TIMED EVENTS, Aerial Ladder Climb Event - The candidate will climb an aerial ladder extended to 75 feet at a 60-degree angle, {ouch the top ladder rung and climb back down. Climbing will be continuous with no stops. The department will provide the required helmet, gloves, and ladder belt (with lifeline attached). Pauses on the ladder, for no longer than 10 seconds, are permitted only to checkire-establish safe footing. Personnel monitoring the climb will fil the candidate if tis evident that the candidate is not ascending/descending the ladder at a safe and reasonable pace. Critical Failure © Stopping while climbing and not touching the designated rung at the top of the ladder, Zero Visibility Event - The candidate wil don a weighted vest (50lbs), helmet, self-contained breathing ‘apparatus face piece with covered lens and gloves. The candidate will beled into the Class A building and instructed to walk around in a designated area within the structure for a period of five minutes. The candidate's face piace and equipment must remain on for no less than five minutes, Critical Failure © Removing the face piece during the assessmentALL STATIONS SHALL BE SCORED PASS OR FAIL ev. 1025.Appendix D Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021Chesterfield County, Virginia Fire & EMS 10031 Ironbridge Road ~ P.O. Box 40 — Chesterficld, VA 23832 Phone: (804) 748-1360 ~ Fax: (804) 751-9022 — Internet: chesterfield gov Edward L. Senter Jr. Chief May 26, 2021 Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen: ‘Congratulations. You are about to embark on the next phase of what is hopefully a long and rewarding career with Chesterfield Fire & EMS. There are a couple of items that need to be addressed prior to the start af school. First, your dress for the first day of school will be business attire, This means a dress shirt and tie with dress pants for men, and dress slacks for women. Men must be clean shaven, and hair neatly groomed off the collar. Women should have their hair up. No jewelry, except wedding bands and one necklace tucked in may be worn. I would suggest you plan to arrive before 0730 hours the morning of June 28, 2021 at the Eanes Pittman Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). This is the building that you took your written test in, The front doors will be unlocked by 0700 hours. Due to COVID-19, please be prepared to go through symptom screening, which includes a temperature check and answering numerous questions. You will be given a mask after your symptom screening and will be required to wear this mask in the PSTC unless otherwise directed. You should report to the common lounge in the center hallway and remain there until we come to get you, Leave home early and have a backup plan in case of bad traffic, mechanical issues, ete. As you have already been told, Recruit Schoo! will be very physically demanding. Physical conditioning will begin the first week of orientation. For most of you this will be the most difficult thing you have ever done. If you have not already done so, I would suggest you start to train on your own and be prepared to fun at least 2 miles two days a week at a pace of 9 minutes per mile. You will also be performing many anaerobic and strength training exercises. PT. clothing will not be needed on the first day. Be aware that EVERYONE will be watching you, and bad first impressions are difficult to overcome, This school will be run in a para-military format. Please address anyone on site by Ma'am or Sir, or by their rank and last name. Your cell phone should be in your bag and tured off. You can be reached in an emergency by dialing (804)-748-1443 and ask to speak to the recruit school staff. ‘We will issue any outstanding uniform items during the first week. You may be asked to come by Logistics again to pick up any outstanding uniform items. Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in publi serviceLast, below is a list of items you should bring with you on the first day. I suggest you print this email and use it as a reference. Lunch (reftigerator & microwave are available) Driver’s License All pertinent information for your spouse and dependents Some type of bag to carry books and binder ‘Notebook for taking notes 20000 look forward to meeting each of you. Please reply to this email 0 I know that you have received it. Sincerely, Captain Brian Van Drew ‘Chesterfield Fire & EMS Fire Training Division Phone 768-7943 Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public serviceAppendix E Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021CHESTERFIELD FIRE AND EMS FIREFIGHTER/EMT RECRUIT SCHOOL PHYSICAL FITNESS PREPARATION While a career as a firefighter/EMT is very rewarding, to be successful it will require physical preparation on your part for recruit school as well as continuous effort throughout your career. You need to be able to perform strenuous work in a hot environment, wearing heavy gear and equipment. Training in an air conditioned gym will not prepare you for this, but beginning some sort of anaerobic training will prepare you. Much of the work you will perform during fire recruit school will require aerobic as well as anaerobic conditioning. It is very important to begin recruit school in a physical condition that will permit you to actively participate in the physical tasks required in school. The following outlines those physical expectations for recruit school. * In the early weeks of recruit school you will be required to run 2 to 2.5 miles, three days per week. This distance will increase throughout recruit school * You will also participate in the “firefighter-conditioning course” and a strength challenge course two days per week. This is a physically challenging, job- specific course that is designed to strengthen the muscle groups used most commonly in the firefighting profession and will require you to work in an anaerobic state wearing turnout gear and air pack. This will add approximately 50 pounds of weight and hamper your body's ability to cool down. * During fire school, a typical morning of physical activity will consist of a 2.5- mile run, 45 minutes of strenuous weight training, and the first one-hour rotation of practical drills. In the afternoon, there are four more hours of practical drills. This schedule is only a typical day and will change occasionally to accommodate various classes. This is a sustained program and one hard push a day will not suffice. Entering this recruit training process in poor physical condition may lead to injuries or inability to complete required physical tasks, which could lead to your removal from the recruit school. You are encouraged to prepare yourself, both mentally and physically, for the physical fitness requirements that lie ahead.Department of Labor and Industry Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Recruit — July 3, 2021COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY ©. Ray Davenport Main Stret Contre 600 East Main Soot Suto 207 — enero Renmond, Virginia 23219 PHONE (804) 371-2327 FAX (804) 371-6524 Kyle Campbell Asst Director Chesterfield County Department of Risk Management 9901 Lori Road Suite 206, Chesterfield, VA 23832 RE: FOIA request 2021-417, County of Chesterfield, #1539947 Dear Mr. Campbell This i a follow-up to your original request for information on the above VOSH inspection investigation. | ‘am enclosing a copy of all disclosable information with this letter. There was some information, however, that could not be disclosed for the following reasons: The identities of employees interviewed during the VOSH investigations (Va. Code Sections 40.1 11, 40,1-6(8)(b), 40.1-49.8(2), and 40.1-51.2(b), VOSH Administrative Regulations Manual Section 90.8. Employee interview Statements. Va Code Section 40.1-6(8)(b), Section 40.1-49.8(2), Section 40.1-51.2(b}, Section 40.1-11, VOSH Administrative Regulations Manual Sections 90.8 and 90.6.1 Medical Records, (Va. Code Section 2.2-3705.5.1 Medical and mental health records are non- disclosable) Police and Medical Examiner's Reports obtained under Va Code Section 40.1-8. As the Commissioner of this Department is not the custodian of these records, these reports must be requested by the appropriate custodian, Voluntary Safety and Health Compliance and Training Documents and information. Va Code Section 40.1-11, VOSH Administrative Regulations Manual Section 90.H and |. The cost of this request is $24.79. Please remit payment with a copy of the enclosed invoice. if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 804-786-9933.Sincerely, Jane L. 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Prep 00 Prep Cost Total $00 Amne rasa. 6.00 Faia i compuran aprs - ages 0 Page cost 6.00 Prep Tine. co rep cost Computer Tine: 00 comp cost otal $00 Amar Pasa 5.00 pase Date: STATUS — No Charge Request Canceled: Date Request Compleced:wewer n20AM ( Inspection Actvty Summary Inspection Case Summary #1539947 cSHO 1854 804-318-8496 Ownership Local Government County of RID Chesterfield 935512) DBA Chesterfield Fire & EMS Business Mailing Address Phone Address Chesterfield Chesterfield Fire & EMS Fire & EMS CHESTERFIELD CHESTERFIELD, — , VA23832 VA 23832 UNITED UNITED STATES STATES OF (OF AMERICA AMERICA Emait NAICS campbellky@c -922160- Fire hesterfield.gov Protection Site Information Address Site NaIcs Eanes-Pittman Public 921190- Other General Safety Training Center, Government Support CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832 Inspection Data Inspection Category Health Case Milestone Dates Opening conference Date 07-06-2021 Citation Issued Date Emphasis Programs National Emphasis Program Local Emphasis Program ‘Scope of inspection Partial Closing Conference Date 09-27-2021 Date Isc Held initiating Type Cc Supervisor Total Activity $5831 Hours 32 Fax FEIN 546001208 Inspection status Referral-Employer Reported Final Denial of Entry Date Final Order Date 1State Emphasis Program ( Primary Emphasis Program State Strategic I svEP Unien No No Additional codes Inspection Aatvity Summary C lative ProgramWORKPLACE DEATH Type 0 Value Description " 02 Hear Heat related ilinessesin general industry Related UPA PAW UPA Type UPAClosed Establishment Name 1782969 Referral Yes County of Chesterfield Health Sampling Conducted Bulk Wipe Direct No No No Investigation Associated Unprogrammed Event Date Event Time Classification Activity 07-01-2021, 08:00 aM Fatality 3782949 of Fatalities 4 of Hospitalized FofNon-Hospitalized Hof Unaccounted for 1 ° ° ° Type of Event Multi-Employer Work site? Medical Event No 2COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY oneitees CENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE pen ee ‘COMMISSIONER 41570 East Pamam Road ‘September 28, 2021 Richmond, Phone: (804) 371-3104 Fax (604)371-3165 County of Chesterfield Attn: Kyle Campbell Chesterfield Fire & EMS 6731 Mimms Loop Chesterfield, VA 23832 SUBJECT: County of Chesterfield Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center | 6610 Public Safety Way Chesterfield, VA. 23832 Inspection Number 1539947 Dear Mr. Campbell ‘An inspection of your workplace was conducted under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) law on 07/06/2021. ‘The inspection did not reveal any conditions which we consider to be violations of the standards. This was a partial inspection which means the focus of the inspection was limited to certain potentially hazardous areas, operations, conditions or practices. It is possible, therefore, that inspections of your ‘workplace in the future could result in conditions being found that we do consider to be violations of the VOSH standards. ‘The State of Virginia offers VOSH Consultation services without charge, to assist in resolving all ‘occupational safety and health issues. However, the variety of services available or the schedulling of those services may be limited by the VOSH Consultation Program’s requirement to give priority to small businesses in high hazard industries and by its backlog. To discuss or request the services, please contact: ‘Consultation Program Manager 804.786.8707 We appreciate your interest in protecting the safety and health of Virginia's workers and wish to thank you for your cooperation during the conduct of this inspection. Sincerely, 3. Central Region | irector Virginia Occupational Safety and Health deonna hargrove@éoli.vingingia gov sigCc ( HEALTH NARRATIVE Employer County of Chesterfield Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way Chesterfield, VA 23832 Employer Site Address Chesterfield Fire & EMS 6731 Mimms Loop Chesterfield, VA 23832 Employer Mail Address Inspection Number 1539947 Optional Report Number 027-21 CSHO ID D1854 DPOR License No. (if applicable) ‘COVERAGE INFORMATION County of Chesterfield, DBA as Chesterfield Fire & EMS is a local public agency performing firefighting services in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This referral inspection was the result of an employer reported work place medical event that resulted in a death and was conducted to verify compliance with Virginia's Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) standards as promulgated by § 40.1 of the Labor Laws of Virginia. NATURE AND SCOPE Check Applicable Boxes and Explain Findings: [X_]Referral Items ~ UPA #1782949 Item #1: On 7/2/21, the employer called to report the hospitalization of a Firefighter recruit that collapsed during a physical training exercise on 7/1/21. However, on 7/3/21 the employer called again to report that the employee passed thet morning (7/3) while still in the hospital. Findings: The item was confirmed during the inspection. The inspection revealed that on July 1, 2021 at 0800 a fire fighter recruit (T.E) began physical training. The recruit class began to perform routine warm up exercises in preparation for a two-mile jog. The recruit class then was lead on the jog by four instructors setting the jog pace at approximately 10 minutes per mile. At about the 1.4-mile mark T.E. began to slow their pace. One of the instructors noticed T.E. had slowed their pace and observed them stop jogging around the 1.5-mile mark. The instructor stopped to check on T.E. The instructor observed T.E. standing with their hands on their knees and TE. stated, "They were fine". T-E. was instructed to sit down and then lay down to see if they improved. T-E. was unable to recover and stated they were having trouble breathing. At( GC 0829 a call was initiated to emergency services. Medical care was initiated by instructors and nearby paramedics. At 0839 the ambulance arrived on scene and transported T.E, to Chippenham Medical Center. T.E. was admitted to Chippenham Medical Center on July 1, 2021 and on July 3, 2021 at 0643 they expired (see exhibit #1 for interview statements and exhibit #4 for fire/ems reports and employer incident report). | firefems reports, and employer incident reporting, TE. did not report any medical conditions to the employer during the applicant process that would have made it difficult for them to complete the physical training. However, during the incident according to witnesses and reports T.E. reportedly stated that he had asthma as a child, but did not have an inhaler. Interviews and reports also indicated that a 12 lead EKG was placed on T.E. which showed a STEMI (heart attack). However, this may have been a false positive according to EMS reports as a STEMI was not indicated by EMS crews (see exhibit #1 for interview statements and exhibit #4 for fire/ems reports and employer incident report). While the death certificate received state the cause of death was pending, the medical examiner’s report indicated the cause of death as Hyperthermia According to the employer all applicants are put through a physical fitness testIhealth screening prior to recruit school. Instructors are informed if an applicant passed their health screening and each employee’s emergency contact card will contain information regarding any medical conditions. Prior to the start of recruit school, recruits are encouraged to attend voluntary PT training/ conditioning, based on interview statements T.E. did attend at least one of these voluntary trainings prior to start of recruit school on July 1, 2021 (see exhibit #1 for interview statements). Also based on documents provided the employer has implemented policies and procedures to reduce strenuous physical activity during emergency incidents and training. This policy includes specifically determining the weather for the day, the need for hydration, and physical and mental rest of employees that are training (see exhibit #9 CD for Emergency Operations #36 — Emergency Scene and Training Rehabilitation). Based on interview statements, instructors followed the policy as required and check the heat index that day, provided the recruits with ‘water, and the ability to rest/ stop (see exhibit #1 for interview statements), Conclusion: The employer notified VOSH of both the hospitalization and the death within the timeframe required. The employer had in place and utilized procedures to address heat stress and physical strain. No violations of VOSH standards were observed. However, suggestions were made to the employer to include equipment in their chase vehicle above first aid kits, to include but not limited to EKG and AED if feasible, No citations are recommended. NATURE AND SCOPE -- UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES (Mark X and explain all that apply:) X ]None Comments:-C OPENING CONFERENCE NOTES: The opening was held virtual via phone with Mr. Kyle Campbell, Assistant Director of Risk Management on 07/06/2021. The purpose of the inspection and VOSH procedures were explained, (See exhibit # 5 for inspection worksheet IW-1). WALKAROUND OBSERVATIONS/UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES: OSHA EXPOSURE MONITORING, Performed?: Yes [X]No Sampled For: Full ShifSereening: Significam Delay(s)? Yes [X ]No Ifyes, explain: EMPLOYER'S OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM MONITORING PROGRAM Is any sampling being performed? Yes [|X |No If Yes, Describe: Hazard By Whom Method Frequency Were overexposures documented by the employer? ]¥es [x ]No Were results obtained by CSHOMH? Yes [X ]No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Does the employer have a medical program? See Exhibit #9 CD for Health and Wellness Policy X ]¥es_[]No Are any programs required by OSHA health standards? Yes [X |No Were any deficiencies noted on frequency, protocol or records? Yes [X ]Noc Yes [X No Yes [X No EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM No Does the aiid have an education and training program? Yes Are any programs required by OSHA health standards (other than the Hazard Communicetion Standard)? Yes [X INo Were any deficiencies noted on content or frequency? Yes [X INo RECORDKEEPING PROGRAMS (Other than 29 CFR 1904 requirements) Does the employer have a recordkeeping program relating to any occupational health issues (monitoring, medical, training Yes [X Are any programs required by Yes [X respirator fit tests, ventilation measurements, etc.)? No OSHA heaith standards? No ‘Were any deficiencies noted on content, frequency or access? Yes [X No COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS (Engineering controls, PPE, regulated areas, emergency procedures, compliance plans, etc.) Address any relevant compliance efforts regarding potential health hazards covered by the scope of the inspection, PERSONAL HYGIENE FACILITIES AND PRACTICES (Showers, lockers, change rooms, etc.) ‘Are any required by OSHA health standards? Yes [X What Standards: Were any deficiencies noted? Yes [X What: No NoCc G LABELING AND POSTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (Other than 29 CFR 1903, 29 CFR 1904 and Hazard Communication Standard) Are any required by OSHA health standards? Yes [X ]No ‘What Standards: Were any deficiencies noted? Yes [X ]No What: HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM Written Program (complete) [X ]¥es No MSDS's (all) x] Yes No Labeling (adequate) Xx] Yes No ‘Training (complete) X]¥es [~ ]No Copy MSDSs/Programs attached Clves [x ]No Comments: ACCESS TO EXPOSURE & MEDICAL RECORDS FIRE PROTECTION AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES. SYSTEMS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Yes — See exhibit #9 CD for Incident Scene Safety. RESPIRATOR PROGRAM NIA LOCKOUT TAGOUT/ ELECTRICAL SAFE WORKPRACTICES NIA FIRST AID ‘Yes — all instructor are trained. ELECTRICAL SAFE WORKPRACTICES N/A EXPOSURE CONTROL PLANCc Cc N/A LABORATORY STANDARD N/A ERGONOMIC PROBLEMS Yes [X ]No If yes, complete the items 1 and 2 below. |. Lifiing (10% or more similarly exposed employees injured) 2, Total # of employees exposed to job: b. Total # of cases for job: 2. CTD’ (10% or more similarly exposed employees have CTD's; 5% or more CTS cases) 2, Total # of employees exposed to job: b. Total # of cases for job: Other significant injury/iliness trends: Yes INo If yes, explain, EVALUATION OF EMPLOYER'S OVERALL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM General Industry: X]¥es []No Employer has a Safety & Health Program X ]Yes No Written X ]Yes No Copy Attached Evaluation of Safety and Health Program (O=Nonexistent !=Inadequate 2=Average 3=Above average) [2] Written S&H Program [2_] Communication to Employees 2__| Enforcement [2_] Safety Training Program [2_]Health Training Program [2_]Accident Investigation Performed 2. ] Preventive Action TakenGe G Comments: CLOSING CONFERENCE NOTES: A closing conference was held on 09/27/2021 with Mr. David Johnson, Director of Risk Management, Mr. Kyle Campbell, Assistant Director of Risk Management, Ms, Joy Kniceley, Battalion Chief, Mr. Tim McKay, Fire Chief, Mr. Loy Senter, Fire Chief and Mr. Jeffery Edwards, Captain. All items pertaining to the inspection and closing were discussed. (See Exhibit # 5). Were any unusual circumstances encountered such as, but not limited to, abatement problems, expected contest and/or negative employer attitude? If yes, explain below. Yes [K]No 19. Closing Conference Checklist ("x" as appropriate) [X_]No Violations Observed X_]Gave Copy Employer Rights Reviewed Hazards é& Standards Discuss Employer Rights/Obligations Encouraged Informal Conference Offered Abatement Assistance [X_] Discussed Consultation Programs Employer/Employee Questionnaises Separately CSHO SIGNATURE: La i ud PATE: iA 7/02 ACCOMPANIED BY.FN Case File Diary Log Inspection File Name: County of Chesterfield | Number: 1539947 \ cae | eee I "Final Order | eae Name: DI8S4 Date: ‘Opening Conference Date: 07/06/2021 _ Walkthrough Date: 07/06/2021 Seer [ Closing Conference Dat: Informal Conference Date: ‘Other Conferences (List Conference Type and | Date): | Case Closed Date: ‘Comments: Date Received: Date of Response: __ Status Change Date: ___ Reason for Change or Re-classification: vosm-conrscn/2011Employer: Case File Diary Log County of Chesterfield Inspection: 1539947 an Include Name & Title of Contact and Type of contact (phone, fax, etc.) VOSH Rep Initials Date Comments 07/06/2021 | Opening, held via phone. IDPI 07/06/2021 | Request documentation, via email. JDP I 07/08/2021 | Received some of the requested documentation, via email. JDP I 08/17/2021 | Set up to conduct interviews, via email. Conducted interviews, via_ | JDP IT 08/18/2021 al interviews, via phone. JDP Ii OY LHi03] |Scinedael Ch, a) Conference, Ve Omari SPF Pa aalC fosiny CRF erence, viv phere ee vosn-ccaysen/2031C lll CASEFILE STATUS & ROUTING SHEET Employer: County of Chesterfield Site Address: Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 16610 Public Safety Way Chesterfield, VA 2383: Site Telephone: N/A Mailing Address: Chesterfield Fire & EMS 6731 Mimms Loop Chesterfield, VA 23832 Employer Representative: Kyle Campbell Tie. Assistant Director of Rek Menduerent Telephone: (804) 318-8496 InspNmbr: 1539947 OptRptNmbr: 027-21 CSHO ID: DI854 Office: Richmond Region: Central Supervisor ID: Hargrove inspection Tree Rofo qy ae [Paufiah. Confidential Trade Secret: [1 ¢d eld Fred Pesce go 74e-4> Employer Email Address: > ‘chesheh eff 6. Site Address: Enews -PHman Pallic solely Teng Conte, [Of ivy, CheteBell VE 7. Malling Address:Cinest™ eh) FLEPS G75) fenmy Loop Choke UA Btne 8. Controling Corp, Partner or Owner Name if oppicobe ‘Yowaicable Fed, Employer IO # (FEIN) T4—~CCLXGE une: = OPOR#: = 9. Type of Business or Plant NAICS Code: 10. _\/ Business Card & Credentials Presented/Recipient/s: K yl¢ Co anges Title: Abie FREI nym 12. _\/_ Explain Visit Purpose; employee participation, confidential matters; Identify Title 40.1, & Possibility of Citations and Penalties. Provided copy of: _~/ Complaint or Referral oppicobe); L2E 2444 Related Activity (/appicobe 12, Person/s Present (Yore/Tite) for: evening urna Cling Confrence ily Kale Campbell Ap of fsk p ef yes__no tSlpee thea | ges ag) ana _ys__r0 —ys_no yes no 108 10 reno _yes__vo yes 1 yee. yes oe 13. Employee Rep:_///. ee ite ses ts (opecate) Wore Phat ____ emai Address Bargaining Unit: __ yes \/ no) f yes, Name & Local No: BACKGROUND: 14.No. of Employees: in Establishment 2 ; Covered by Insp: 2.6 : Controlled by Employer 5S" I; Number of Shits __ 15. inspection: (_Y’ yes) (_r0) Scope: (sf Partial) (comprehensive) 16.Type —(_Planned)_(_Programmed Related) (___Un-programmed Related) (___ Accident) (Complaint) (./ Referral) (Monitoring) (__Variance) (__Follow-up) Comments: | wl ever OPENING CONFERENCE CHECKLIST: 17. Inspection Process: Opening/Walkaround/Closing Exploined: ./ yes __no Video/Photos Permitted: /_yes no Familiar with S/H Laws & Regs: yes __no Explained: Familiar With Recordkeeping Regs: J yes__no Explained: ‘Trade Secrets/Restricted Areas: __yes .//no if yes, Explain: OSHA 300 Recordkeeping:__NAICS Exempt; Annuol Summary_\/. yes no; Posted: Iyer no w/a Lhight to Tot to Employees in Private, §40.1-49.8(2); Discrimination Prohiited.§40.1-51.2:1; \I Regs Posted vost.W1/08-L16‘SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM EVALUATION: 18. Written S&H program: _Vyes__no Copy Provided?: / yes_ First Aid: / Kit___ Dispensary Distance to Hospital:__/Rescue Squad: Nurse: pena Ogee Physicion:__On__off Aone First Aid Cordholders De 5 Sofety Staff yes__no Health Staff yes __no Employee Training: 7” yes__no 19. Fire Extinguishers: \/_Access/Egress:_\/ Emergency Action Plan: Written; ____ Verbal; ___ None 20. Hazard Communication: _\written Program: \/tist of Chemicals; ~J50s Sheets; Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2021 9:41 AM To: Deonna Hargrove ‘Subject: FW: got your message - Chesterfield Firefighter Update, Fatality Importance: High Deonna, Additional info, his birthdate was 7/3/1995, Makes it even more sad if that’s possible. Thanks again, Kyle Campbell From: Campbell, kyle Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2021 9:10 AM To: Deonna Hargrove ci Johnson, David ; Edwards, Jeffery ‘Subject: FW: got your message - Chesterfield Firefighter Update, Fatality Importance: High Deonna, | regret to have to inform you that the firefighter recruit has passed. 1Firefighter Recruit Tvaughan Eldridge, passed away at 0643 hours this morning, July 3, 2021, after suffering a medical emergency during training on July 1, 2021, | have made the phone call to the Fatality phone line, and spoke with Velma Wilkins. | plan on speaking with you on Tuesday, but please let me know if you need anything before then. You can reach me on my cell 248-9726 or at this email address, Thank you for your assistance. Ryle Kyle Campbell, CSP Assistant Director, Risk Management Environmental, Health & Safety Divi Department of Risk Management 9901 Lori Road, Suite 206 Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 318-8496 Chesterfield County — A Culture of Safety a IC} A oresiow oF wax manacsnaenr “Confidentiality Notice: Ths e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information forthe use of the designated recipients named above. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited Ifyou are not the intend recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete the original message and destroy all copies From: Campbell, Kyle Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 10:48 AM To: Deonna Hargrove Subject: RE: got your message Gotcha, thanks Deonna. kyle From: Deonna Hargrove Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 10:48 AM To: Campbell, Kyle Subject: got your message Importance: High [ CAUTION: External mal ‘Morning! Got your submission and voice message regarding the hospitalization. I've been tied up this morning but will call you as. soon as | can (probably around lunch time). Just wanted to let you know. I'll be in touch.