Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be chosen and utilized in accordance with 29CFR= Part 1910 P.O. 9328-9333 when a level of PPE is not available to response person= nel, regardless of level of training/skills, the level of activity and the exten= t of involvement by response personnel is strictly limited to that outlined in 2= 9CFR part 1910. The levels of PPE Areas follow:

LEVEL A: &n= bsp; When the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required.

LEVEL B: &n= bsp; When the highest level of respirator protection is required but a lesser level of skin protection is needed. (Some Fire Department turnout Gear/SCBA meets th= is criteria).

= LEVEL C: &nbs= p; When the concentration(s) and type(s) of airborne substances are known and the = minimum criteria for using SCBA are met, and some skin protection is needed.

LEVEL D: &n= bsp; Affords minimal protection from nuisance. Coveralls, gloves safety goggles, boots, = and hard hats are examples. Usually used for non-hazardous cleanup procedures.<= o:p>

The level of = PPE shall dictate the extent of involvement by responders. =

II. &= nbsp; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-ON-SCENE RESPONSIBILITIES

= &nb= sp; =

INCIDENT = Overall command of on-scene operations at incident.

= COMMANDER: = = Implements Incident Command System.

&= nbsp; = &= nbsp; Implements local hazardous materials Incident Response Plan.

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Implements state hazardous materials Incident Response Plan.

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp;

HAZARDOUS &= nbsp; = Liaison with Federal, State,= and local governmental authorities.

= MATERIALS = &nb= sp; Assists in classification and identification of materials.

SPECIALIST: = = Monitors to limits of training if feasible.

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; = Understands in-depth hazard and risk techniques.

= Assists in implementation of local and state hazardous materials

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Incident Response Plans= .

= = &nb= sp; = = Functions to level of training in the absence of an IC. = &nb= sp;

II. &= nbsp; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-ON-SCENE RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued)

HAZARDOUS = Assists in identification of materials and monitoring.

MATERIALS = &nb= sp; to level of training and feasibility.

TECHNICIAN = Assists in containment to level of training and feasibility.

= Assists in securing “Hot Area” and evacuation procedures= .

= Functions to level of training in the absence of an IC and HMS. = &nb= sp; =

FIRST RESPONDER = Protects life and property from further threat in the event of a

OPERATIONS: = release.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       Carries out evacuation procedures and directives.

  &nbs= p;                 =                 =             A= ssists in securing area affected.

        &= nbsp;   Has no direct involvement with product.

              =             &nb= sp;

FIRST RESPONDER        = Makes initial response.

AWARENESS:         =             Notifies proper authorities.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;                    Assists in evacuation a= nd security of designated area.        =

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       Has no direct involvement with product.        =             &nb= sp;            =

=

III.  =      HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS LEVELS (STATE PLAN)

A.      = ; Hazardous-Material Incident Level I

        =

            Senior fire line officer in charge at scene. State Code 29-3A-1)

  &nbs= p;         County Commissioners assume overall responsibility. (State Code 15-5-9)=

  &nbs= p;         Command post structure established at scene.

  &nbs= p;         Local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated.

  &nbs= p;         Possible incorporation of mutual aid agreements. (State Code 15-5-9)

        =

B.       Hazardous-Material Incident Level II A

        =

            Senior fire line officer in charge at scene.

  &nbs= p;         County Commissioners have overall responsibility.

  &nbs= p;         Command post structure established at scene.

  &nbs= p;         Mutual aid agreements utilized as applicable.

  &nbs= p;         State support. State EOC may be activated.

III.  =      HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS LEVELS (STATE PLAN) (Continued)

        =

C.       Hazardous-Material Incident Level II B

        =    State agency representative = in charge at scene.

  &nbs= p;         Governor has assumed direct operational control. (State Code 15-5-5)

  &nbs= p;         Command post operational at scene.

            Local EOC operational.

  &nbs= p;         State EOC operational.

  &nbs= p;         State agencies committed, as necessary.

  &nbs= p;         Federal assistance, as needed (EPA).

  &nbs= p;         Non-profit organizations (Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.) involved.=

        =

D.       Hazardous-Material Incident Level III        =

            State agency representative in charge at scene.

  &nbs= p;         Emergency powers of the Governor invoked. (State Code 15-5-6)

  &nbs= p;         Command post operational at scene.

  &nbs= p;         Local EOC(s) operational.

  &nbs= p;         State EOC operational.

  &nbs= p;         State agencies committed, as necessary.

  &nbs= p;         Federal assistance, most likely being provided.

        =     Non-profit organization (Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.) involves.<= o:p>

V.  &n= bsp;     DECISION MAKING IN EMERGENCIES

        =

A.        To guide your interven= tion during an emergency, certain basic decisions must be made.

      Decision ma= king call for emergency response personnel to :

        =

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Detect hazardous materials presence.

  &nbs= p;         2. &n= bsp;      Estimate likely harm without intervention.

  &nbs= p;         3. &n= bsp;      Choose response objectives.

  &nbs= p;         4. &n= bsp;      Identify action options.

  &nbs= p;         5. &n= bsp;      Do best option.

  &nbs= p;         6. &n= bsp;      Evaluate progress.

V.  &n= bsp;     DECISION MAKING IN EMERGENCIES (Continued)

B.       The likely outcome in an emergency, five factors to be addressed:

        =

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Fatalities

  &nbs= p;         2. &n= bsp;      Injuries

  &nbs= p;         3. &n= bsp;      Property damage

  &nbs= p;         4. &n= bsp;      Critical system disruption

  &nbs= p;         5. &n= bsp;      Environmental damage

=

VI.  &= nbsp;    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING PROGRAM

        =

A.       Authority

        =

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      WV Code, Chapter 29, Article 3, Section 5a        =

  &nbs= p;         2. &n= bsp;      WV Legislature Rule, WV State Fire Commission, Series 3

B.  &n= bsp;     Certification Requirements

        =

1.         Fire Department or other emergency response organization responsible for

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   maintaining record of those individuals receiving appropriate training.

  &nbs= p;         2.         = Fire Service Extension to also maintain appropriate records of successful

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   programs completion by participants (only in WVU-FSE sponsored programs).=



C.   &= nbsp;    Scope of Program<= /p>
        =

1.         Address WV Code 29-3-5a (HSERIP) & 55-7-17 (Immunity form Civil Liability).

        =

            2. &n= bsp;      Address Legislative Rule (Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Training Program)<= /p>
        =

VI.  &= nbsp;    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING PROGRAM

  &nbs= p;         (Continued)

  &nbs= p;         C.        Scope of Program (Continued)

3. &n= bsp;      Address WV Code 29-3a-1 (Authority of Fire Officer)

        =          =        a. &n= bsp;      Authority for situations

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        b. &n= bsp;      Authority for evacuation orders.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        c. &n= bsp;      Authority for blockade entry.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        d. &n= bsp;      Authority to request and be supplies with materials to prevent further spread of emergency.<= /o:p>

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        e. &n= bsp;      Authority to order disengagement of convoy, caravan, train or vehicles, craft or rail= way cars in interest of safety or persons or property.

        =

  &nbs= p;         4. &n= bsp;      WV Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan

        =          =        a. &n= bsp;      Hazardous materials incident checklist.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        b.         = Important definitions.

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 1. &n= bsp;      Lead Agency

=         =             &nb= sp;            =    2. =        Incid= ent Commander

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 3. &n= bsp;      Mitigation

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 4. &n= bsp;      Command Post

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 5. &n= bsp;      Level I Incident

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 6.         Level IIA Incident

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 7. &n= bsp;      Level IIB Incident

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 8. &n= bsp;      Level III Incident

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 9. &n= bsp;      Responsible party

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        c.         = Containment and countermeasures.

=         =             &nb= sp;               1. =        Preve= nt material from reaching body of water.

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; 2.         Prevent material spread over land/streets and entry into storm and

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;         =     other sewer/drainage systems.

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 3. &n= bsp;      Prevent material from becoming airborne.

=         =             &nb= sp;            = 4. &n= bsp;      Physically isolate area to prevent human/animal contamination.

        =

d. &n= bsp;      Fire Department Responsibilities.        =

VI.  &= nbsp;    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING PROGRAM

  &nbs= p;         (Continued)

D.       National Fi= re Academy - Hazardous Materials Incident Analysis Course

        =

        =     1.        Hazardous Material definition/DOT categories and classifications.

        =

        &= nbsp;   2.         = Defining the hazardous materials problem and purpose of emergency response

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   effort.

3.            Benne= r's DECIDE process.

  &nbs= p;         4.         = Detecting the presence of hazardous materials.

        =

  &nbs= p;         5. &n= bsp;      Estimating harm without intervention.

  &nbs= p;

6.      =             Identifying hazardous materials/HM data sheet preparation/reference

<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'>        &= nbsp;   materials/protective equipment/evacuation.

        =    7.         Hazardous Material behavior mode.

        =     8.        Incident analysis - case stu= dy technique.

        =

E.        CHEMI= RBC Video - First on Scene

        =

        =      1.     &nbs= p; Five step approach to hazardous materials.

        =

F.        Exam<= o:p>

        =

VII.  =    WV LEGISLATIVE RULE - FIRE COMMISSION - CHAPTER 29-3-5a SERIES 3

        =

Title: Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Training Programs<= /span>

        =

A.  &n= bsp;     SECTION 1. GENERAL<= /span>

        =

1.1       Scope= - These regulations establish the rules and regulations deemed necessary by t= he State Fire Commission for establishing criteria for qualified training prog= rams

in haza= rdous substance emergency response activities and procedures for such qualified training programs to be certified by the state fire marshal.

        =

VII.  =    WV LEGISLATIVE RULE - FIRE COMMISSION - CHAPTER 29-3-5a SERIES 3

            (Continued)

A.        SECTION 1. GENERAL (Continued)

  &nbs= p;         1.2 &n= bsp;    Authority - These rules and regulations are issued under authority of West Virginia C= ode, Chapter 29, Article 3, Section 5a.

        =

  &nbs= p;         1.3 &n= bsp;    Filing date - August 1, 1986

        =

  &nbs= p;         1.4 &n= bsp;    Effective Date -

        =

B.  &n= bsp;     SECTION 2. PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS

        =

  &nbs= p;         2.1 &n= bsp;    Any person, firm, corporation, or governmental entity may request certification= of their hazardous material response training program by submitting a copy of = the program to the State Fire Marshal.

        =

  &nbs= p;         2.2 &n= bsp;    The desired program level of certification such as first response or industrial must be designated.

        =

  &nbs= p;         2.3       The instructional program curriculum must address each of the topics as outline= d in Section 4.4 or 4.5 of this rule.

        =

  &nbs= p;         2.4 &n= bsp;    The State Fire Marshal shall approve the program contingent upon compliance with Section 4 of these rules and regulations.

        =

C.  &n= bsp;     SECTION 3. RECORD OF PARTICIPATION

        =

3.1       The individual organization, agency, department or enterprise is responsible for maintaining a record of those individuals receiving the appropriate trainin= g.

D.  &n= bsp;     SECTION 4. CRITERIA FOR QUALIFIED TRAINING PROGRAM IN

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES

        =

4.1       Scope= - The hazardous substance emergency response training programs        =                  =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;      (HSERTP) must include the evaluation of hazardous materials'/substances'        =       emergency threat to people, property, and environment. The HSERTP should        =

VII.  =    WV LEGISLATIVE RULE - FIRE COMMISSION - CHAPTER 29-3-5a SERIES 3

            (Continued)

D.  &n= bsp;     SECTION 4. CRITERIA FOR QUALIFIED TRAINING PROGRAM IN

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES

4.1       (Cont= inued) utilize the analytical method of study regarding the behavior(s) of hazardo= us substance(s)/material(s).        =

  &nbs= p;         4.2 &n= bsp;    Goal - The goal of every HSERTP is to provide emergency personnel with the knowl= edge necessary to analyze a hazardous materials incident before selecting appropriate action alternatives.

  &nbs= p;         4.3 &n= bsp;    Definitions

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 4.3.1 &n= bsp; "Hazardous substance or material" means any "hazardous substance" as defined in subsection (g), section three, article thirty-one, chapter sixte= en of this code, any "chemical substance and materials" listed in the rules

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of labor pursuant to section eighteen, article three, chapter twenty-one of this code, and any "hazardous waste" as defined in subdivision (7), section three, article five, chapter 20 of this code.

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 4.3.2 &n= bsp; First Emergency Response Personnel, i.e. Fire, Police, are the earliest in time or succession of the arrival of emergency personnel at the scene of an incident involving a hazardous substance(s).

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 4.3.3 &n= bsp; Industrial Response personnel are employees of an industrial enterprise who are trained/instructed in the techniques of mitigation of hazardous substance(s= ).

        =

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        4.3.4 &n= bsp; Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Training Program        =      (HSERTP) is a structured program which provides instruction to perso= nnel on the response capabilities for mitigation of a hazardous substance(s) incident.

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 4.5.2 &n= bsp; Shipping Containers:

        =             &nb= sp;            = 4.5.2.1 &n= bsp;          Design criteria

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.2.2 &n= bsp;          Recommend= ed materials of container construction

=         =              =                4.5.2= .3 &n= bsp;          Valve locations & operation

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.2.4 &n= bsp;          Container Markings (Identification)

        =

VII.  =    WV LEGISLATIVE RULE - FIRE COMMISSION - CHAPTER 29-3-5a SERIES 3

         &= nbsp; (Continued)

D.  &n= bsp;     SECTION 4. CRITERIA FOR QUALIFIED TRAINING PROGRAM IN

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES

  &nbs= p;         4.3 &n= bsp;    Definitions (Continued)

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        4.5.3 &n= bsp; Appropriate personal protective equipment such as:

=         =             &nb= sp;            =    4.5.3.1         &= nbsp; Self contained breathing apparatus, respirators, etc.

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.3.2 &n= bsp;          Chemical Suits (if necessary)

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.3.3 &n= bsp;          Others as required

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 4.5.4 &n= bsp; Use of monitoring equipment:

=         =             &nb= sp;               4.5.4.1 &n= bsp;          Toxic gas or vapor detection devices

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.4.2 &n= bsp;          Combustib= le gas measuring devices

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.4.3 &n= bsp;          Other appropriate test equipment

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 4.5.5    Hazard mitigation techniques such as:

        =             &nb= sp;            =    4.5.5.1     = ;        Diking/Containment<= /o:p>

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.5.2 &n= bsp;          Container patching/repair

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.5.3 &n= bsp;          Sorbent materials

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.5.4 &n= bsp;          Neutraliz= ing agents

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.5.5 &n= bsp;          Use of water fog patterns

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.5.6 &n= bsp;          Fire fighting foam and special additives

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.5.7 &n= bsp;          Trans-loa= ding

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 4.5.6    Decontamination of:

=         =             &nb= sp;            =    4.5.6.1         &= nbsp; Personnel

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.6.2 &n= bsp;          Equipment=

=         =             &nb= sp;              = 4.5.6.3 &n= bsp;          Environme= nt

        =

VIII.  = ; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY

        =

A.  &nb= sp;     Article 3 - Fire Prevention and Control Act

        =

29-3-5a. Hazardous substance emergency resp= onse training programs.

        =

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Within one hundred twenty days of the effective date of this section the state fire commission shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to chapter twenty-nine-A of this code establishing criteria for qualified training programs in

VIII.  = ; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY (Continued)<= /o:p>

A.  &nb= sp;     Article 3 - Fire Prevention and Control Act (Continued)

  &nbs= p;         1.         = (Continued) hazardous substance emergency response activities and procedures for such qualified training programs to be certified by the state fire marshal.=

        =

  &nbs= p;         2. &n= bsp;      For the purpose of this section, "hazardous substances" means any "hazardous substance" as defined in subsection (g), section three, article thirty-one, chapter sixteen of this code, any "chemical substa= nces and materials" listed in the rules or regulations promulgated by the commissioner of labor pursuant to section        =        eighteen, article three, chapter twenty-one of this code, and any "hazardous waste" as defined in subdivision (7), section three, article 5a, chapter twenty of this code.

        =

B.  &nb= sp;     Article 3A - Authority of Fire Departments

        =

        &= nbsp;   29-3A-1. &n= bsp;       While any fire department recognized or approved by the West Virginia State Fire Commission is responding to, operating at or returning from a

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        fire, fire hazard, service call or other emergency, the fire chief, any other ele= cted or appointed fire line officer, or any member serving in the capacity of appointed fire line officer in charge, except on industrial property where trained industrial firefighting personnel are present, shall have the authority:

        =

        =                 1. &n= bsp;      To control and direct the function of fire fighting and fire control activities and to direct other activities, including the mitigating of any potential f= ire, explosion or any hazardous situation that is, or reasonably might constitut= e a threat to life or property, or both, at such scene;

        =

        =             =     2.=       = To order any person or persons to leave any building or place in the vicinity = of such for the purpose of protecting such persons from injury;

        =

            =             3= .         = To blockade any public highway, street or private right-of-way temporarily whi= le at such scene;        =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        4. &n= bsp;      To enter the building, structure, enclosure or other property of any person or persons at any time of the day or night, without liability, while operating= at such scene;

        =

VIII.  = ; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY (Continued)

B.  &nb= sp;     Article 3A - Authority of Fire Departments (Continued)

        =             &nb= sp; 5. &n= bsp;      To enter any building, including private dwellings, or upon any premises where= a fire is in progress, or where there is reasonable cause to believe a fire i= s in progress, for the purpose of extinguishing the fire;

        =

  &nbs= p;                     6. &n= bsp;      To enter any building, including private dwellings, or premises near the scene= of the fire for the purpose of protecting the building or premises or for the purpose of extinguishing the fire which is in progress in another building = or premises;

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 7. &n= bsp;      To inspect for preplanning, all buildings, structures or other places in their fire district, excepting, however, the interior of a private dwelling, with= the consent of the owner or occupant, where any combustible materials including wastepaper, rags, shaving, waste, leather, rubber, crates, boxes, barrels, rubbish or other combustible material that is or may become

dangerous as a fire menace t= o such buildings, structure or other places has been allowed to accumulate or where such chief or his designated representative has reason to believe that such material of a combust= ible nature has accumulated or is liabl= e to be accumulated;

        =                 8. &n= bsp;      To direct the removal or destroying of any fence, house, motor vehicle or other thing which may reasonably be determined to be necessary to be pulled down = or destroyed, to prevent the further spread of the fire;

        =

        =             &nb= sp; 9. &n= bsp;      To request and be supplied with additional materials such as sand, treatments, chemicals, etc., and special equipment when dealing with an accident on a public highway or railroad right-of-way when it is deemed a necessity to prevent the further spread of the fire or hazardous condition, the cost of which to be borne by the owner of the instrumentality which caused the fire= or hazardous conditions; and

        =

        =                 10. &n= bsp;    To order disengagement or discouplement of any convoy, caravan or train of vehicles, craft or railway cars if deemed a necessity in the interest of sa= fety of persons or property.        =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;

        =

VIII.  = ; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY (Continued)

B.=         Article 3A - Authority of Fire Departments (Continued)

  &nbs= p;         29-3A-2.        &= nbsp; Person in command at fire scene may take and preserve certain property; restitutio= n.

        =

        =             &nb= sp; The fire chief of any fire d= epartment or company or any other elected or appointed fire line officer, the fire ch= ief or any member serving in the capacity of appointed fire line officer in cha= rge of fire fighters at the scene of any fire is authorized and empowered to ta= ke and preserve any property

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        which indicates that the fire was intentionally set. Any person whose property is= so held may petition the circuit court of the county within which the property= was taken for return of the property, and the court may order restitution upon = such conditions as are appropriate for the preservation of evidence, including requiring the posting of bond.

        =

  &nbs= p;         29-3A-3. &n= bsp;       To determine the cause of any fire, the chief of any fire department or compan= y or other authorized fire fighter may enter the scene of such fire within a forty-eight hour period after such fire has been extinguished. If there is evidence that a fire was of incendiary origin, the fire chief or other authorized fire fighter may control who may enter the scene of such fire

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        by posting no trespassing signs at such scene for a period of forty-eight hours after such fire has been extinguished.

C.  &nb= sp;     Article 7. Actions for Injuries

        =

        &= nbsp;   55-7-17. &n= bsp;        Aid by trained hazardous substances response personnel; immunity from civil liability; definitions.

        =

No person trained in a quali= fied program of hazardous substance emergency response certified by the state fi= re marshal pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by authority of subsection (a), section 5a, article three, chapter twenty-nine of this code, who in good faith renders advice or assistance at the scene of an actual or threatened discharge of any hazardous substance and receives no remuneration for rendering such

advice or assistance, is lia= ble for any civil damages as the result of any act or omission in rendering such advice or assistance; PROVIDED, that the exemption from liability for civil damages of this section shall be extended to any such person who rece= ives reimbursement for out-of-

VIII.  = ; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY (Continued)

C.  &nb= sp;     Article 7. Actions for Injuries (Continued)

        =

        &= nbsp;       55-7-17. =          = (Continued) pocket expenses incurred in rendering such advice or

assistan= ce or compensation from his regular employer for the time period

during w= hich he was actually engaged in rendering such advice or

assistan= ce but shall not be extended to any such person who by his act or

omission caused or contributed to the cause of such actual or threatened =

discharg= e of any hazardous substance.

        =

  &nbs= p;                 = For the purpose of this section, "hazardous substance" means any "hazardous substance" as defined in subsection (g), section three, article thirty-one, chapter sixte= en of this code; any "chemical substances and materials" listed in t= he rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of labor pursuant to section eighteen, article three, chapter twenty-one, of this code; and any "hazardous waste" as defined in subdivision (7), section three, article 5e, chapter twenty of this code.

        =

IX.  &= nbsp;    FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

        =

A.        Respo= nd to all incidents in their jurisdiction.

        =

B.&n= bsp;            = ;    Respond to, but not limited to, the following incid= ent types:

1.&n= bsp;            = ;     Tractor/Trailers

  &nbs= p;         2.         Tankers

        =     3.        Rail Tank Cars

            4. &n= bsp;      Rail Box Cars

        =     5.        Aircraft

        =     6.        Waterway Vessels and Barges,= and

        =     7.        Structures and Buildings (Residential, Commercial and Industrial)

IX.  &= nbsp;    FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued)

C. &n= bsp;     Provide an Incident Commander for the Command Post, if first department on the inci= dent scene.

D. &n= bsp;     Respond to assist first-due companies when requested by Incident Commander with the senior assisting company officer reporting to the Incident Commander for assignment.

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NOTE 1: &n= bsp;     Requests for assistance, other than for additional fire units, should come from Inci= dent Commander through the local EOC Coordinator.        =

NOTE 2: &n= bsp;     All fire personnel responding to an incident must have full protective              = clothing and necessary breathing apparatus. Caution must be exercised when working i= n a hazardous material environment to assure that proper protective equipment is utilized for personal protection of the fire fighters.

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E. &n= bsp;      Provide foam, water, or other chemicals needed to suppress fires and/or other relat= ed equipment deemed necessary by the Incident Commander to mitigate the hazard= .

F. &n= bsp;      Assist in evacuation and rescue when appropriate.        =

G. &n= bsp;     Assist lead agency with termination of an incident when requested; i.e., wash-down= .

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X. &n= bsp;      SENIOR FIRE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES

1.         = Establish Command Post.

= 2.      =             Evaluate hazardous material incident for determination of action to mitigate the haz= ard.

3.         = Notify CHEMTREC or manufacturer.

4.         = Advise local EOR Coordinator of resources needed for mitigation of hazard.

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        &= nbsp;   5.         = Shelter In-Place or evacuate public, if necessary.

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        &= nbsp;   6.         = Conduct rescue of victims.

X. &n= bsp;      SENIOR FIRE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued)

7.&n= bsp;            = ;     Determine protective clothing and breathing apparat= us requirements and advise responding forces.

XI.  &= nbsp;    SENIOR FIRE OFFICER RESPONSE GUIDELINES, GENERAL

        =

A. &n= bsp;     Before responding to the Incident attempt to get the following information from the appropriate emergency communications center or other relevant source.<= /o:p>

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Wind Direction

        =     2.        Wind Speed=

        =     3.        Name of Hazardous Material

        =     4.        Form of Material (Solid, Liq= uid or Gas)

        =     5.        Where the Material, Vapor Cl= oud or Spill Is Located

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B. &n= bsp;     While en-route to the incident.

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Plan Route To Approach - from the upwind direction only. Mutual aid         should be considered if altered response route will delay your arriv= al.

        =     2.        Review available informat= ion on the Hazardous Material.

        =             &nb= sp;   a.        Toxic effect, symptoms of exposure and health effects.

        =                 b. &n= bsp;      Required personal protective clothing and equipment.

        =                 c. &n= bsp;      Reactions (i.e. Water Reactive).

  &nbs= p;                     d. &n= bsp;      Recommended mitigation methods.

        =

C. &n= bsp;     Survey and reconnaissance at the scene.

  &nbs= p;

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Characterize Hazards.

        =             &nb= sp;    a.       Vapors

        =             &nb= sp;    b.       Fire

        =                 c.=       Dead animals

        =            =      d.=       Ground boiling

        =                 e.=       Smoke

        =                 f.=       = Etc.        =

XI.  &= nbsp;    SENIOR FIRE OFFICER RESPONSE GUIDELINES, GENERAL (Continued)=

C.       Survey and reconnaissance at the scene. (Continued)

  &nbs= p;         2. &n= bsp;      Verify Information on the Hazardous Material by:

        =             &nb= sp;    a.       First responder on scene

        =                 b.=       Shipping papers/manifest

        =                 c.=       Placards

        =                 d.=       Container shape

        =                 e.=       Container color, symbols, markings

        =                 f.=       = Hazardous material color, if any        =

  &nbs= p;         3. &n= bsp;      Evaluate the situation based upon all above information.

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D. &n= bsp;     Initial Site Operations

  &nbs= p;

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Review pre-plan, if available.

        =     2.        Do a site plan drawing, including: entrance, exit, alternate entrance and exit, and escape routes.<= o:p>

        =     3.        Establish hot, warm and cold zones.

        =     4.        Assure clear communications = with and among site personnel.

        =     5.        Minimize use of personnel and equipment.

        =     6.        Set up Decontamination Stati= on at proper location.

        =     7.        Identify everything possible= the first time through.

        =     8.        Stay out of fogs, mists and puddles on the ground.

        =   9. &n= bsp;      Perform a tactical size-up covering, as minimum evacuation problems, exposures, wat= er supply, special equipment requirements and any private fire protection syst= em available.

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XI.  &= nbsp;    SENIOR FIRE OFFICER RESPONSE GUIDELINES, GENERAL (Continued)=

E. &n= bsp;      Resolving the Emergency

        =

NOTE: &n= bsp;        Apply requirements of OSHA 1910.120 to any mitigation actions taken. Utilize available private sector qualified Hazardous Materials Emergency Response T= eams as appropriate.

        =

  &nbs= p;         1. &n= bsp;      Reference Resources        =

        =             &nb= sp;   a.        See your reference material and/or call CHEMTREC.

        =                 b. &n= bsp;      Refer to reference guides developed during the pre-plan stage.<= /p>

        =                 c. &n= bsp;      Contact the local resources identified during the pre-plan.

  &nbs= p;         2. &n= bsp;      Incident Command

        =             &nb= sp;   a.        Establish an Incident Command Post. Make sure that all agencies, local, state, and federal, are aware of = its locations. Mark it prominently so that it can be seen from a distance.=

        =                 b. &n= bsp;      Notify state and federal agencies as required and/or desired.

        =                 c. &n= bsp;      Require that all agencies operating on the scene have a liaison        =             representative report to the Incident Commander as part of his Comma= nd Post staff.

        =                 d. &n= bsp;      Designate sub-command sectors (Incident Site, Staging Area, Triage/Treatment Area, EMS Transportation Area, Decontamination        =     Station, etc.).

        =                 e. &n= bsp;      Designate sub-command Sector Chiefs.

        =                 f. &n= bsp;       Ensure that only the orders which originate from the Incident Commander are follow= ed.

        =                 g. &n= bsp;      Have all information from the local EOR and liaison representative fed to the Incident Commander.

XI.  &= nbsp;    SENIOR FIRE OFFICER RESPONSE GUIDELINES, GENERAL (Continued)=

E.        Resol= ving the Emergency (Continued)

  &nbs= p;         2. &n= bsp;      Incident Command (Continued)

        =                 h. &n= bsp;      Make sure that communications from the Sector Chiefs to the Incident Commander a= re maintained to keep all those at the Command Post informed.

        =                 i. &n= bsp;       Make sure the local EOR is informed periodically of the incident status.

            = 3. &n= bsp;      Tactical Decisions for the Incident Commander

        =               = a. &n= bsp;      Based upon advice and size-up, make decisions on controlling leak, spill or fire.=

        =                 b. &n= bsp;      Determine if evacuation is necessary. If it is, decide on scope and the units to be responsible for accomplishing the task. Appoint a Sector Chief for supervis= ion of the Evacuation Operation. Request EOR to provide information thru EBS and other means available.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        c. &n= bsp;      Determine if Shelter-In-Place is necessary. If it is decide on the scope of the area(= s) involved. Appoint a Sector Chief for supervision of the Shelter-In-Place operation. Request EOR to provide information through EBS and other means availa= ble.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        d. &n= bsp;      Does the situation warrant withdrawal of emergency forces? If so, how far? Remem= ber that NO ACTION at the scene is considered a tactical decision when dealing = with Hazardous Material.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        e. &n= bsp;      Determine if medical assistance will be needed and if necessary, activate the medical disaster plan. Designate Triage/Treatment Area and EMS Transportation Area. Appoint Sector Chiefs for the subject areas. Protect exposures, remembering that the ground and the ground water is an exposure with liquid or solid sp= ill. Check drainage areas and storm sewers for indications of run-off problems. Check wind velocity and direction and determine if the gases or products of combustion pose a threat downwind.

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;
f.      = If the only resolution of the problem appears to= be flushing a released hazardous material for abatement purposes, then first, = if time allows, the

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XI.  &= nbsp;    SENIOR FIRE OFFICER RESPONSE GUIDELINES, GENERAL (Continued)=

E.        Resol= ving the Emergency (Continued)

  &nbs= p;         3. &n= bsp;      Tactical Decisions for the Incident Commander

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        f.        &= nbsp; (Continued) Incident Commander should confer with the EOR

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        Coordinator. His resource staff may be able to plan a safe and effective

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        containment and removal operation within the constraints imposed by <= /p>
  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        local circumstances. Remember, flushing a released product, may be

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        eliminating a local hazard, but this action might likewise be ensuring that =

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        someone else will have to respond to the consequences somewhere else

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        downstream.<= /span>

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        g. &n= bsp;      If a closed container is exposed to fire, apply large volumes of water to the point where the flames strikes the container (100 gpm per square foot surfa= ce of the container.        =

        =

  &nbs= p;                     h. &n= bsp;      Keep track of time, a closed container exposed to flame impingement        =    can BLEVE in as little as nine (9) minutes. You need to make a        =       decision quickly. Consider your options.

  &nbs= p;

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        i. &n= bsp;       Ensure that the attack positions of emergency response personnel are as safe as possible. Use unmanned streams wherever possible.

  &nbs= p;

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        j. &n= bsp;       Make corrections to the attack plan as further information is received.

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F. &n= bsp;      Clean - Up Of The Area