CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER SKILLS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRACTICAL STATIONS

CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER SKILLS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRACTICAL STATIONS

HAZ-MAT- PRODUCT ID & SCENE OPS NFPA 471 3-3 CFD SOG 8.5.4, 9.8 Practical Station ONE The candidate must identify a given hazardous material. They should respond at the operational level ONLY. All safety hazards to personnel should be identified and precautions taken to reduce the risk of exposure. The candidate shall direct a team in a defensive operation on a hazardous materials scene. Identifies product(s) involved. 6 Researched product(s) involved................. 4 Identifies primary hazard................ FAIL Identifies secondary hazard............. 4 Identifies PPE including respiratory protection....... FAIL Selects appropriate plan of action............. 4 Estimated speed of spill............. 4 Reviewed terrain................. 4 Reviewed current weather and its effects.. 4 Predicts behavior of material(s).. 4 Predicts behavior of container(s).. 4 Establishes and enforces scene control procedures.. 6 Initiates an Incident Command System FAIL Demonstrates control technique: absorption, damming, diking, dilution, diversion, retention, vapor dispersion, vapor suppression.. 10 Uses buddy system......... 8 Did not get into the chemical... 5 Had backup control device..... 5 Doffs PPE correctly. 5 Evaluates effectiveness of operations........ 6 Describes circumstances requiring withdrawal. 4 Communicates status of response to IC 4 Performs emergency decontamination....... 5 Identifies the potential secondary contamination...... 4 Maintains accountability. FAIL Page 2 of 19

AIR MONITORING- 4 Gas NFPA 471 4-5.1 CFD SOG 8.5.4, 9.8 Practical Station TWO The candidate, given hazardous material, must properly operate air monitoring equipment. They should respond at the operational level ONLY. All safety hazards to personnel should be identified and precautions taken to reduce the risk of exposure. The candidate shall assist a team in a defensive operation on a hazardous materials scene. Identifies product(s) involved. 6 Researched product(s) involved................. 4 Identifies primary hazard................ FAIL Identifies secondary hazard............. 4 Identifies PPE including respiratory protection....... FAIL Selects appropriate plan of action............. 4 Estimated speed of spill............. 4 Reviewed terrain................. 4 Reviewed current weather and its effects..... 4 Predicts behavior of material(s).. 4 Predicts behavior of container(s).. 4 Set up monitoring equipment..... FAIL Set up any sampling probes.. 5 Identify the alarm settings for each sensor LEL-10% 5 O2-19.5% & 22% 5 CO- 35 PPM 5 H2S- 10 PPM.. 5 Complete a proper fresh air set up... FAIL Identify the Vapor Density for the product. 5 Monitor in the area where the vapor might be located.. FAIL Demonstrate the proper techniques for monitoring a room.... 5 Log all readings. 5 Demonstrate the use of all buttons and their purpose... 10 Change the battery. 5 Demonstrate how to shut the unit down.. 4 Demonstrate the proper cleaning and storage for the unit. 3 Page 3 of 19

AIR MONITORING- RAE PID NFPA 471 4-5.1 CFD SOG 8.5.4, 9.8 Practical Station THREE The candidate, given hazardous material, must properly operate air monitoring equipment. They should respond at the operational level ONLY. All safety hazards to personnel should be identified and precautions taken to reduce the risk of exposure. The candidate shall assist a team in a defensive operation on a hazardous materials scene. Identifies product(s) involved. 6 Researched product(s) involved................. 4 Identifies primary hazard................ FAIL Identifies secondary hazard............. 4 Identifies PPE including respiratory protection....... FAIL Selects appropriate plan of action............. 4 Estimated speed of spill............. 4 Reviewed terrain................. 4 Reviewed current weather and its effects..... 4 Predicts behavior of material(s).. 4 Predicts behavior of container(s).. 4 Set up monitoring equipment..... FAIL Set up any sampling probes.. 5 Identify the chemical conversion for Isobutylene Ammonia... 10 Xylene. 10 Complete a proper fresh air set up... FAIL Identify the Vapor Density for the product. 5 Monitor in the area where the vapor might be located.. FAIL Demonstrate the proper techniques for monitoring a room.... 5 Log all readings. 5 Demonstrate the use of all buttons and their purpose... 10 Change the battery. 5 Demonstrate how to shut the unit down.. 4 Demonstrate the proper cleaning and storage for the unit. 3 Page 4 of 19

AIR MONITORING- Drager Tubes & Chips NFPA 471 4-5.1 CFD SOG 8.5.4, 9.8 Practical Station FOUR The candidate, given hazardous material, must properly operate air monitoring equipment. They should respond at the operational level ONLY. All safety hazards to personnel should be identified and precautions taken to reduce the risk of exposure. The candidate shall assist a team in a defensive operation on a hazardous materials scene. Identifies product(s) involved. 6 Researched product(s) involved................. 4 Identifies primary hazard................ FAIL Identifies secondary hazard............. 4 Identifies PPE including respiratory protection....... FAIL Selects appropriate plan of action............. 4 Estimated speed of spill............. 4 Reviewed terrain................. 4 Reviewed current weather and its effects..... 4 Predicts behavior of material(s).. 4 Predicts behavior of container(s).. 4 Set up monitoring equipment..... FAIL Set up any sampling tubes or chips. 5 Identify the following from the tube/ chip sheet Tube/ chip reaction limits.. 10 Sampling Time.. 5 Number of strokes... 5 Identify the Vapor Density for the product. 5 Monitor in the area where the vapor might be located.. FAIL Demonstrate the proper techniques for monitoring a room.... 5 Log all readings. 5 Demonstrate the use of all buttons and their purpose... 10 Change the battery. 5 Demonstrate how to shut the unit down.. 4 Demonstrate the proper cleaning and storage for the unit. 3 Page 5 of 19

OVERPACK DRUM- Nail Puncture NFPA 472 4-4.3.4 Practical Station FIVE patch and overpack a leaking drum. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 20 Control leak by rolling drum or getting hole in the vapor space FAIL Patch the puncture hole. 10 Properly place drum into overpack drum by accepted method. 20 Upright overpack drum. 10 Locate overpack drum out of spilled material 10 Notify entry team leader that the operation is complete. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector 10 Page 6 of 19

OVERPACK DRUM- Bung Leak NFPA 472 4-4.3.4 Practical Station SIX control a bung leak on a drum. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 20 Control leak by rolling drum or getting hole in the vapor space FAIL Properly tighten the bung on the drum... 20 Upright the drum. 20 Locate drum out of spilled material... 10 Notify entry team leader that the operation is complete. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector. 10 Page 7 of 19

OVERPACK DRUM- Forklift Puncture NFPA 472 4-4.3.4 Practical Station SEVEN stop a large puncture and overpack the leaking drum. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 20 Control leak by rolling drum or getting hole in the vapor space FAIL Patch the puncture hole. 10 Properly place drum into overpack drum by accepted method. 20 Upright overpack drum. 10 Locate overpack drum out of spilled material 10 Notify entry team leader that the operation is complete. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector 10 Page 8 of 19

CHLORINE A-KIT- SIDE PATCH NFPA 472 4-4.3.1, 4-3.2, A-4-3.1, A-4-3.2 Practical Station EIGHT apply an A-kit for a leaking 150lb Chlorine cylinder. ALL actions shall be in accordance with the kits manufacturers specifications/ reccomendations. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 10 Control leak by actuating a valve if possible 15 Prepare kit to be placed on cylinder... 5 Prepare Cylinder for patch... 10 Secure side patch... 10 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 10 Secure cylinder from tipping 10 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector. 10 Page 9 of 19

CHLORINE A-KIT- Valve Leak NFPA 472 4-4.3.1, 4-3.2, A-4-3.1, A-4-3.2 Practical Station NINE apply an A-kit for a leaking 150lb Chlorine cylinder. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 10 Control leak by actuating a valve if possible 15 Prepare kit to be placed on cylinder... 5 Prepare Valve Clamp.. 5 Roll onto base... 5 Secure clamp... 5 Shut down vent on bonnet... 5 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 10 Secure cylinder from tipping... 10 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector. 10 Page 10 of 19

CHLORINE A-KIT- Valve Seat NFPA 472 4-4.3.1, 4-3.2, A-4-3.1, A-4-3.2 Practical Station TEN reseat the valve stem for a leaking 150lb Chlorine cylinder. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 10 Control leak by actuating a valve if possible 15 Prepare kit to be placed on cylinder... 5 Prepare Cylinder for bonnet.. 5 Roll onto base... 5 Secure bonnet.. 5 Shut down vent on bonnet 5 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 10 Secure cylinder from tipping... 10 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector 10 Page 11 of 19

CHLORINE B-KIT- Valve Leak Practical Station ELEVEN NFPA 472 4-4.3.1, 4-3.2, A-4-3.1, A-4-3.2 apply a B-kit for a leaking 1- Ton Chlorine cylinder. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 10 Control leak by actuating a valve if possible 15 Prepare kit to be placed on cylinder... 5 Prepare Cylinder for bonnet.. 5 Secure bonnet.. 10 Shut down vent on bonnet... 5 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 10 Secure cylinder from movement. 10 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector 10 Page 12 of 19

CHLORINE B-KIT- SIDE PATCH Practical Station TWELVE NFPA 472 4-4.3.1, 4-3.2, A-4-3.1, A-4-3.2 apply an B-kit for a leaking 1 ton Chlorine cylinder. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 10 Control leak by actuating a valve if possible 15 Prepare kit to be placed on cylinder... 5 Prepare Cylinder for patch...... 10 Secure side patch... 10 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 10 Secure cylinder from tipping... 10 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector. 10 Page 13 of 19

CHLORINE C-KIT- Valve Leak Practical Station THIRTEEN NFPA 472 4-4.3.1, 4-3.2, A-4-3.1, A-4-3.2 reseat the valve stem for a leaking Chlorine rail car. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 10 Control leak by actuating a valve if possible 15 Prepare kit to be placed on rail car..... 5 Prepare rail car for bonnet.... 5 Secure bonnet.. 10 Shut down vent on bonnet... 5 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 10 Secure cylinder from tipping... 10 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector. 10 Page 14 of 19

PIPE PATCH Practical Station FOURTEEN NFPA 472 4-4.3 stop a leak from a fixed pipe leak. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 20 Control leak by actuating a valve if possible 20 Place patch over leak..... 20 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 10 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector. 10 Page 15 of 19

DOME COVER CLAMP Practical Station FIFTEEN NFPA 472 4-4.3.8 stop a leak from MC-306 dome cover. Set up equipment to be used for operations. 20 Ground the tank prior to operations. FAIL Safely operate around tank. FAIL Apply dome cover clamp..... 30 Ensure leak has been completely stopped... 20 Notify entry team leader that the leak was stopped. 10 Exit out to the decontamination sector. 10 Page 16 of 19

HAZMAT- VICTIM DECONTAMINATION Practical Station SIXTEEN NFPA 471 7-1 CFD SOG 8.5.4, 9.8 The candidate shall identify the proper type of decontamination system to set up to decontaminate victims, responders, tools, and equipment. SETUP Identifies product(s) involved. FAIL Sets up a decontamination cooridoor for incident FAIL Identify type of decon system to set up. (Wet or Dry)... 5 Identifies all parts to the decontamination system.. 5 Identifies a decontamination team... 5 Properly set up a decontamination system... 5 S Communicates status with the IC. 10 Coordinates the victims through the system 5 Decontaminates the victims. 5 Coordinates the responders through the system 5 Properly decontaminates the responders.. 5 Ensures all equipment is decontaminated 5 Ensures that all decon personnel go through the system 5 Coordinates with EMS for evals... 10 TAKE DOWN Coordinates the take down of the system.. 10 Identifies that ALL equipment has been properly deconed... 10 Properly completes all paperwork 10 Page 17 of 19

HAZMAT- PPE Practical Station SEVENTEEN NFPA 472 3-3.3 The candidate shall identify the proper type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For a given situation. The canidate shall identify and inspect each type of PPE available. SCBA SCBA Donning & Doffing - Extend all straps before donning 1 - Check for full tank gauge reading full.. FAIL - Donning Did the examinee per manufacturers recommendations: - Turn on tank valve or main valve as necessary 1 - Compare tank gauge with regulator gauge 1 - Acceptable procedure for donning backpack,. 1 - Fasten all harness straps properly. 1 - Extend the coat collar free of straps.. 1 - Don facepiece, pull spider straps back, not sideways.. 1 - Check facepiece seal (pressure test). FAIL - Complete donning within 60 seconds 1 Sub Total (8) APR APR Donning & Doffing Extend all straps before donning.. 2 Identify Proper cartrage and exposure limits... FAIL Donning Did the examinee per manufacturers recommendations: Don facepiece, pull spider straps back, not sideways..... 1 Check facepiece seal (pressure test).. FAIL Complete donning within 60 seconds 1 Sub Total (3) LEVEL D Identify types of Level D Protection 2 Identify potential points that a chemical can breach the suit 10 Identify a potential chemical exposure through the following method Penetration 5 Permeation 5 Inspect the suit for any defects, cracks, tears, Etc.. FAIL Properly Don and Doff the suit FAIL Sub Total (22) Page 18 of 19

LEVEL C Identify types of Level C Protection 2 Using the chemical resistance charts, identify breakthrough time for a selected chemical FAIL Identify potential points that a chemical can breach the suit.. 10 Identify a potential chemical exposure through the following methods... Penetration 5 Permeation 5 Inspect the suit for any defects, cracks, tears, Etc.. FAIL Properly Don and Doff the suit FAIL Sub Total (22) LEVEL B Identify types of Level B Protection 2 Using the chemical resistance charts, identify breakthrough time for a selected chemical FAIL Identify potential points that a chemical can breach the suit.. 10 Identify a potential chemical exposure through the following methods... Penetration 5 Permeation 5 Inspect the suit for any defects, cracks, tears, Etc.. FAIL Properly Don and Doff the suit FAIL Sub Total (22) LEVEL A Identify types of Level A Protection 2 Using the chemical resistance charts, identify breakthrough time for a selected chemical FAIL Identify potential points that a chemical can breach the suit.. 10 Identify a potential chemical exposure through the following methods... - Penetration.. 5 - Permeation... 5 Inspect the suit for any defects, cracks, tears, Etc.. FAIL Properly Don and Doff the suit FAIL Sub Total (22) Page 19 of 19