Florida State Emergency Response Commission & Florida Association of Hazardous Materials Responders Hazardous Materials Team Competition Daytona Beach, Florida January 2014 Revision Date 12/18/13 Prepared by: www.responsetechnologies.com
IMPORTANT COMPETITION DATES and TIMES Location: The Ocean Center 101 North Atlantic Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida East Side Competition Date Wednesday January 22, 2014 1200 hrs Team registration on-line at www.ceptinc.com Check-in deadline 1030 hrs January 22, 2014 Safety briefing begins at 1130 hrs January 22, 2014 All team members must be in staging by this time. Competition begins 1200 hrs and ends no later than 1700 hrs Awards announced at FLHMR Team Party Thursday Evening January 23 2007, Response Technologies Corporation Page 1 of 4
INTRODUCTION The first annual Florida Hazardous Materials Team Competition is being sponsored by the Florida State Emergency Response Commission, The Florida Association of Hazardous Materials Responders and various vendors to the emergency response community. The intention of the competition is to promote team interoperability, learning and operational enhancement through a series of competitive evolutions. The standards utilized for the development of this competition have been drawn from: a) the current SERC training standard, b) the IAFF 160 hr HazMat Technician training program, c) Standard NFPA 472, d) The CapEval Capabilities Evaluation program. The competition for 2014 will be comprised of six scored and/or timed stations and two unscored support stations. Each of these 15 minute stations are discussed in detail in the following pages. The stations are: Station Number and Name Grading 1 Detection Equip. & Principles Individual Proficiency 2 Detection Use & Interpretation Individual Proficiency 3 Field Chemical Analysis Individual Proficiency (Hazard ID) 4 PPE Dressout (20 +/- minutes) Un-scored 5 Pressurized Leak Control Team Technique and Time 6 Non-pressurized Leak Control Team Technique and Time 7 Pipe Leak Control Team Technique and Time 8 Medical/Rehab Un-scored Stations 1 3 will be conducted by each of the three members of team on an individual basis. Their individual scores will be combined into a total team score for each station and for a combined three station Risk Assessment score. Stations 5 7 will be conducted as three person teams and scored as a team on both technique and time. The competition shall be managed using a Incident Action Plan (IAP) including a designated Safety Officer. As with any incident, the Safety Officer shall have the authority to suspend, alter or terminate any activity deemed to be a safety risk to participants or competition staff. TEAM MAKE-UP All competition teams shall be comprised of three primary team members and up to one (1) alternate. All team members must be currently employed or assigned as a hazardous materials technician to one of the 35 teams assessed by the Florida State Emergency Response 2007, Response Technologies Corporation Page 2 of 4
Commission. The teams need not be a state funded WMD teams and the competition shall be conducted based upon capabilities defined by the Florida Fire Chief s Association typing standard for a Type III Hazardous Materials Resource. AWARDS AWARD BASED UPON Most Proficient Risk Assessment Total team scores for stations 1, 2 & 3 Most Proficient Leak Control Total team scores for stations 5, 6 & 7 Best Time Leak Control Shortest combined time stations 5, 6 & 7 Best Overall Total team score all stations Honorable mentions shall be made for best individual in best of stations 1, 2 & 3 and for fastest times in each of stations 5, 6 & 7. CHECK-IN AND PROCESSING All teams must check-in by no later than 1030 hrs Wednesday January 22, 2014. Requirements at check in: Organization photo identification for each team member from one of the SERC assessed organizations. Any organization specific detection equipment brought for use as allowed for in Station 1 or Station 4. (See station special considerations) Any personal dressout equipment that is allowed for in station 4 must be enclosed in gear bags or cases capable of being secured(sealed) with number seals. Cell phones, web enable devices and other forms of communication shall not be permitted beyond the check-in point. Check-in activities: Team member identities will be verified with organization issued photo I.D., registered and issued participant number. All agency specific detection equipment shall be evaluated for compliance with the requirements of the special consideration statements found in the station descriptions. Air monitoring equipment for use by teams at station 1 shall be checked in, tagged and secured. This equipment will be moved to Station 1. The equipment will be made available to the team members for use during Station 1. This equipment can be picked up only after the final competition team completes station 1. Any personal dressout supplies or equipment permitted for use in station 4 must be contained in a gear bag or case which is sealable with a numbered tag. This tag must 2007, Response Technologies Corporation Page 3 of 4
remain intact until the team reaches the dressout area at Station 4. The seal shall be removed only by an evaluator assigned to the station. After check-in: All team members will move to the staging area. All registered team members must be in the staging area by no later than 1130 hrs. Any late team members not in the staging area by 1130 hrs shall be disqualified from participation. Competition pre-entry briefing will be conducted starting at 1130 hrs. There will be a drawing for team start times. The number of start intervals will be determined based upon the number of teams registered. Two teams will be started every 45 minutes beginning at 1200 hrs. All team members must remain in the staging area until they enter the first competition station. Teams are encouraged to bring snacks or drinks. No communication devices of any kind (voice, text, web) will be permitted in the staging or competition area. Exception: In-suit communications systems bought by teams for use in leak control activities and have been secured in sealed gear bags. These devices must remain sealed and off in the gear bag or container until they are donned in station 4. Any communication by competition participants with persons or information sources outside the competition area shall disqualify the full team from competition. Any travel by competition participants to areas outside the secured area (e.g. restrooms) must be escorted by competition staff. AFTER THE COMPETITION Depending upon the number of participating teams, the competition will complete by no later than 1700 hrs. Competition staff shall compile scoring and times to determine the winners in the areas previously discussed. Awards shall be made during the Florida Association of Hazardous Materials Responder party on Thursday evening January 23, 2014 at a location to be announced. 2007, Response Technologies Corporation Page 4 of 4
Closed Tent Station 2 Closed Tent Station 1 (Side A & B) Closed Tent Station 2 Public Observation Closed Tent Station 3 (Side A & B) Time Start Line Dress 1 E Cl2 Leak Public Observation North Dress 2 E DOT 406 I.C. Dress 3 E Pipe Prop Med/ Rehab Unit Time End Line Public Observation
RESPONSE technologies corporation HAZ MAT Team Competition STATION DESCRIPTION STATION: Detection Equipment and Principles STATION No.: 1 ALOTTED TIME: 15 min X Individual Activity Team Activity STATION OBJECTIVE Evaluate the individual technician s understanding of the operating principles of various detection & analysis equipment commonly carried by hazardous materials teams. CONDITION This station will consist of several tables with various detection and air monitoring equipment commonly used by teams in the state. The equipment displayed shall be consistent with the initial entry for the purpose of identifying IDLH conditions at a hazardous materials incident involving an unidentified material. The equipment shall include: ph paper or strips Radiological survey equipment (Ludlums 2241 2RK and CDV 777 kit) Personal radiological dosimeters (e.g. CDV 138 and 74,MGP2000S, RADEye and Mini Radiac) Four and five gas detectors (MSA Sirius, Industrial scientific ITX, MX6 & Ventis Individual PID and PID/FID (TVA 1000B) Colorimetric detector tube (Drager & Sensidyne) The participant shall be asked several questions by the evaluator necessary to determine proficiency with regards to identifying inherent safety ratings, general start-up, zero and bump procedures and means of interpretation for the instruments. In addition, they will also discuss various types of calibration and equipment maintenance in accordance with standard practices and manufacturer recommendations. At the end of the question and answer period, the technician will be provided with a card containing a written scenario and a NIOSH Pocket Guide. The participant will be asked to identify the air monitoring equipment that would be selected for the situation. The equipment selected should be appropriate for the anticipated hazards and necessary to identify a potential IDLH situation based upon commonly established action levels. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS It is understood that teams may use comparable equipment that is not listed above. Teams may bring their units for the purpose of the competition. If this option is selected, the following actions must be followed: 1) Prior to 5:00 pm January 10, 2014, the team must pre-coordinate the use of any agency specific equipment with Response Technologies by calling 941-371-7849 or by email at info@responsetechnologies.com. Failure to pre-coordinate the use of the equipment prior
RESPONSE technologies corporation HAZ MAT Team Competition to the established time will disqualify the use of any agency specific equipment. 2) Equipment to be used must be tagged or clearly marked as to the ownership organization. 3) Equipment and associated manufacturer operating manuals must be checked in at time of team check and left with the competition management team. Equipment will be secured after they have been evaluated for proper operation. 4) Equipment will be placed in the station and made available to all teams during the competition. 5) Equipment shall be picked-up after all teams have completed the competition. Advanced coordination is recommended by calling Response Technologies at 941-371-7849 prior to the competition date. SCORING CONSIDERATIONS Each evaluation element will be scored as fully proficient or not fully proficient. Each element scored as fully proficient by the evaluator shall be awarded one point. Each team member shall be evaluated individually and their individual scores shall be compiled into a team score for the station.
STATION DESCRIPTION STATION: Detection Use & Interpretation STATION No.: 2 ALOTTED TIME: 15 min X Individual Activity Team Activity STATION OBJECTIVE Given a simulated situation involving a hazardous material, evaluate the individual technician s ability to properly use and interpret detection & analysis equipment commonly carried by hazardous materials teams. Based upon their interpretation they shall indicate actions that should be taken. CONDITION During this station the technician shall be provided with a scenario that requires a risk assessment using basic detection and analysis equipment. This assessment will be conducted in an enclosed simulation area while wearing PP/SCBA (provided by the team) and Vapor Protective Garment (Level A) HALF SUIT provided by the site. The technician shall assume that he/she have been tasked with conducting air monitoring necessary to identify any airborne IDLH conditions. The participant can assume that there are no other physical or safety hazards including explosive devices and booby traps. The assessment area will be comprised of a closed room or, if an individual room is not available, then a 10 x 10 tent containing the simulated situation. Based upon the presented scenario it is expected that the technician will select the proper equipment for the detection of IDLH situations, start that equipment, perform appropriate monitoring approach and patterns, conduct monitoring within the appropriate lag and response times and properly interpret results including relative response. All equipment available in the first detection equipment station shall be available for this station. The technician shall wear a SCBA and a Level A half suit for the purpose of limiting visibility and dexterity. The technician will be asked questions by the evaluator and expected to provide appropriate responses based upon meter readings obtained from samples provided. TEAMS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING - Positive pressure SCBA for each team member - Air monitoring equipment will be provided (See Station 1). However, agencies wishing to bring their own equipment should read Special Considerations below. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS It is understood that teams may use comparable equipment that is not listed above. Teams may bring their units for the purpose of the competition. If this option is selected, the following actions must be followed: 1) Prior to 5:00 pm January 10, 2014, the team must pre-coordinate the use of any agency
specific equipment with Response Technologies by calling 941-371-7849 or by email at info@responsetechnologies.com. Failure to pre-coordinate the use of the equipment prior to the established time will disqualify the use of any agency specific equipment. 2) Equipment to be used must be tagged or clearly marked as to the ownership organization. 3) Equipment and associated manufacturer operating manuals must be checked in at time of team check-in and left with the competition management team. Equipment will be secured after they have been evaluated for proper operation. 4) Equipment will be placed in the station and made available to all teams during the competition. 5) Equipment shall be picked-up after all teams have completed the competition. Advanced coordination is recommended by calling Response Technologies at 941-371-7849 prior to the competition date. SCORING CONSIDERATIONS Each evaluation element will be scored as fully proficient or not fully proficient. Each element scored as fully proficient by the evaluator shall be awarded one point. Each team member shall be evaluated individually and the participant s individual grades shall be compiled into a team score for the station.
STATION DESCRIPTION STATION: Field Chemical Analysis (Hazard ID) STATION No.: 3 ALOTTED TIME: 15 min X Individual Activity Team Activity STATION OBJECTIVE Given an unidentified, potentially hazardous material (solid or liquid), the technician, working independently, shall conduct field screening activities using basic supplies to determine the potential hazards of the material. CONDITION Each technician shall be provided equipment and supplies commonly utilized for field chemical analysis procedures. These items shall include: Watch dishes Test tubes Handling materials (e.g. pipettes, spatulas, tweezers, etc) Test strips/kits (ph, oxidizer, fluoride, M8(C8), protein screen) CGI/PID Radiological detector De-ionized water HazCat Kit (2.1) Each technician will be provided a solid or a liquid sample in over-pack containers and bagged with labels that will represent an unidentified substance that was obtained by a sampling team. Scenario information shall be provided concerning the hypothetical scenario that suggests that, based upon down range detection efforts, that the material does not appear to present with an airborne IDHL hazard. A screening process should be utilized to detect the volatility and potential overall flammability, reactivity and radioactivity of the materials. Documentation of the FCA process should follow their organization s policy, HazCat procedures or written documentation of each step taken in the analysis process. The overall capability needs of the technician is to classify potential hazards of the material. SCORING CONSIDERATIONS Scoring shall be based upon safety of procedures and correct identification of the hazards presented by the material within the alotted time frame.
STATION DESCRIPTION STATION: PPE Dressout Station STATION No.: 4 ALOTTED TIME: Up to 20 min Individual Activity X Team Activity STATION OBJECTIVE This station is a preparatory station for the three leak control stations which follow. This is an unscored station. CONDITION Teams of three will be provided a covered dressout area, drinking water, two support personnel and an assigned evaluator. Prior to dressing out, the support personnel will obtain pre-entry vitals and the team s evaluator will provide a pre-entry briefing. The team of three will dress to the waist in vapor protective ensembles (Level A) and be prepared to go on air when their evaluator instructor them. The level A garment will be provided. The team is required to provide their own agency s SCBA. They will be instructed to practice in three sequential leak control evolutions each lasting up to 10 minutes. Therefore, it is highly recommended that teams utilize a minimum of 45 minute SCBA. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Teams will bring their own SCBA. Single use level A training garments will be provided by Kappler. X-Large over boots will be provided. Any additional personal items that teams wish to use for the purpose of dressout, including communication systems, anti-fogging solution, personal boots and helmets, should be enclosed in individual gear bags and must be checked in and sealed by competition staff at the time of team check-in. These bags may be carried by the team members but shall not be opened in any other station until they arrive at dressout. SCORING CONSIDERATIONS This is an unscored station. Dressout procedures by the team shall be governed by the team s agency policy. However, teams may be limited to 20 minutes including pre-entry vitals and briefing.
STATION DESCRIPTION STATION: Pressurized Leak Control STATION No.: 5 ALOTTED TIME: 15 min Individual Activity X Team Activity STATION OBJECTIVE A team of 2 or 3 technicians shall demonstrate the ability to stop a simulated pressurized liquid leak. Scoring shall be based upon accuracy of actions and time. The team shall then determine the cause and location of the leak. Based upon the leak cause and location, the team shall take appropriate action to reduce the risk and apply appropriate Chlorine A or B Kit components. CONDITION During pre-entry briefing, the team shall be advised of the leak control activities that are to be conducted. Station 5 shall involve either the chlorine 150 lb cylinder or 1 ton chlorine tank. The tank type shall be selected by the evaluator based upon draw of a card. They will not be advised of the location or cause of the leak. (Note: Standard Chlorine A and B Kits shall be provided) They will then be taken to the start line which will be 25 feet from and out of view of the subject container. Timing will start immediately upon the 1 st team member crossing the start line. Simulant smoke shall be used to obscure view. The team shall assess the tank and determine the point of leak. They will take appropriate actions to control the leak using the standard Chlorine A and B Kits. Timing shall stop at 15 minutes or when the last team member crosses the line to station 6, whichever occurs first. The finish line of station 5 is the start line of station 6. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Allowable leak control equipment shall be only those items contained within the standard Chlorine A and B Kits. No team specific leak control or hand tools may be used. SCORING CONSIDERATIONS Scoring shall be based upon technique and time. Technique considerations shall include: a) proper container damage assessment to determination of leak point, b) reduction of leak to least possible risk, c) selection of appropriate leak control techniques, d) use of appropriate tools, e) minimization of contamination, f) protection of PPE to minimize potential damage/failure, g) teamwork and communications, and h) successful leak control. Time shall be based upon: The first team member to cross the start line and the last team member to cross finish line to the next station.
STATION DESCRIPTION STATION: Non-Pressurized Leak Control STATION No.: 6 ALOTTED TIME: 15 min Individual Activity X Team Activity STATION OBJECTIVE A team of 2 or 3 technicians shall demonstrate the ability to stop a simulated leak from a DOT 406 dome. Scoring shall be based upon technique of leak control actions and time. CONDITION During pre-entry briefing, the team shall be advised of the leak control activities that are to be conducted. Station 6 shall involve a leak from the dome cover of a DOT 406 tanker. After completion of station 5 (Pressurized Leak Control) the team shall immediately approach, assess and engage in leak control of the DOT 406 using either style of commonly used dome clamps (clamps shall be provided). Timing will start immediately upon the 1 st team member crossing the start line (station 5 finish line). Timing shall stop at 15 minutes or when the last team member crosses the line to station 7, whichever occurs first. The finish line of station 6 is the start line of station 7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Dome clamps of two common styles will be provided and the team may use the style closest to the style used by their organization. These clamps will be able to be viewed at the time of team check-in. However, practice with the clamps will not possible. No team specific leak control or hand tools may be used. SCORING CONSIDERATIONS Scoring shall be based upon technique and time. Technique considerations shall include: a) proper container damage assessment to determination of leak point, b) reduction of leak to least possible risk, c) selection of appropriate leak control techniques, d) use of appropriate tools, e) minimization of contamination, f) protection of PPE to minimize potential damage/failure, g) team work and communication, and h) successful leak control. Time shall be based upon: The first team member to cross the start line and the last team member to cross the finish line leading to station 7.
STATION DESCRIPTION STATION: Pipe Leak Control STATION No.: 7 ALOTTED TIME: 15 min Individual Activity X Team Activity STATION OBJECTIVE A team of 2 or 3 technicians shall demonstrate the ability to stop a simulated leak from a 8 each pipe using a flange, bolts and hand tools provided. Scoring shall be based upon technique of leak control actions and time. CONDITION During pre-entry briefing, the team shall be advised of the leak control activities that are to be conducted. Station 7 shall involve a leak from an 8 cast iron pipe at the flange. The open butt flange is located at approximately 40 inches of the ground. After completion of station 6 (DOT 406 Non-Pressurized Leak Control) the team shall immediately approach, assess and engage in leak control of the pipe flange using a steel flange plate, gasket, 8 bolts and hand tools provided. Timing will start immediately upon the 1 st team member crossing the start line (station 6 finish line). Timing shall stop at 15 minutes or when the last team member crosses the line to the Rehab Area. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Tools and leak control materials shall be provided. The flange plate weighing approximately 15 pounds and its associated gasket and bolts will be provided at the starting point. The team shall also be provided with wrenches and hand tools of various sizes and styles. The team will need to select the appropriate tools for the operation from those provided. No team specific leak control or hand tools may be used. SCORING CONSIDERATIONS Scoring shall be based upon technique and time. Technique considerations shall include: a) assessment to determine best approach, b) selection of appropriate leak control tools and techniques, d) use of appropriate tools, e) minimization of contamination, f) protection of PPE to minimize potential damage/failure, g) teamwork and communication, and h) successful leak control. Time shall be based upon: The first team member to cross the start line and the last team member to cross the final finish line to the rehab area.