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Hazardous Materials OperationsN.F.P.A. 472 – 2013
Mission Specific – Module 5Jones & Bartlett
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
Chapter 11
January 01, 2013
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Module 5
Mission-Specific
Responsibilities
Product Control
NFPA 6.6
6.6 Mission-Specific Competencies: Product Control
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NFPA 6.6.1.1.1 / 6.6.1.1.2 / 6.6.1.1.3 / 6.6.1.1.4
Product Control
Introduction
● Operations Level
● Assigned to perform:
Product Control
● Competent to Implement:
• Product Control Measures
6.6.1.1.1 The operations level responder assigned to
perform product control shall be that person, competent at
the operations level, who is assigned to implement product
control measures at hazardous materials / WMD incidents.
6.6.1.1.2 The operations level responder assigned to
perform product control at hazardous materials / WMD
incidents shall be trained to meet all competencies at the
awareness level (Chapter 4), all core competencies at the
operations level (Chapter 5), all mission-specific
competencies for personal protective equipment (Section
6.2), and all competencies in this section.
6.6.1.1.3 The operations level responder assigned to
perform product control at hazardous materials / WMD
incidents shall operate under the guidance of a hazardous
materials technician, an allied professional, or standard
operating procedures.
6.6.1.1.4* The operations level responder assigned to
perform product control at hazardous materials / WMD
incidents shall receive the additional training necessary to
meet specific needs of the jurisdiction.
A.6.3.1.1.4 Additional training opportunities can be
available through local and state law enforcement, public
health agencies, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Important Note
Some information may be taken from
Chapter 7: Hazardous Materials Technician
Operations Level may be asked to perform at
this level but Do Not Replace HMT.
Direct Guidance: Working under control
of an HMT continually being assessed / feedback
NFPA 6.6.1.1.3
6.6.1.1.3 The operations level responder assigned to
perform product control at hazardous materials / WMD
incidents shall operate under the guidance of a hazardous
materials technician, an allied professional, or standard
operating procedures.
Some Mission-Specific competency information may be
taken from Chapter 7: Hazardous Materials Technician, It
should be pointed out that the Operations Level Responder
with a Mission-Specific competency are not replacements
for the Technician.
Operations Level Responders may be asked to perform
some technician level skills but they do not have the broader
skills and competencies required of an HMT, particularly in
Risk Assessment and selection of Control Options.
Below are two ways or examples of how guidance can be
provided to ensure Operations level Responders do not go
beyond their level of training and equipment.
Direct Guidance: Working under control of an HMT who
has the ability to (1) continually assess and / or observe
actions and (2) provide feedback. This can be provided
through direct visual observation or through assessment
reports.
Written Guidance: (See Next Slide)
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Written Guidance:● Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
● Standard Operating Guidance (SOGs)
● “Rules of Engagement” at Operations Level
Task expected of Operations Level Responders
Task beyond the capability of Operations Level Responders
Required PPE and equipment to perform these expected task
Procedures for ensuring coordination within the local ICS
Product Control
NFPA 6.6.1.1.3
6.6.1.1.3 The operations level responder assigned to
perform product control at hazardous materials / WMD
incidents shall operate under the guidance of a hazardous
materials technician, an allied professional, or standard
operating procedures.
Written Guidance:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Standard Operating Guidance (SOGs)
Both should give clear guidance on the “Rules of
Engagement” at Operations Level
Emphasis should be placed on the following:
• Task expected of Operations Level Responders
• Task beyond the capability of Operations Level
Responders
• Required PPE and equipment to perform these expected
task
• Procedures for ensuring coordination within the local ICS
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GoalThe goal of the competencies in this section
shall be to provide the operations level
responder assigned to product control at
hazardous materials / WMD incidents with
the knowledge and skills to perform the task
in 6.6.1.2.2 safely and effectively.
NFPA 6.6.1.2.1
6.6.1.2.1 The goal of the competencies in this section shall
be to provide the operations level responder assigned to
product control at hazardous materials / WMD incidents
with the knowledge and skills to perform the tasks in
6.6.1.2.2 safely and effectively.
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Product Control
When responding to hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder
assigned to perform product control shall be able
to perform the following tasks:
NFPA 6.6.1.2.2
6.6.1.2.2 When responding to hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall be able to perform the following tasks:
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GoalAnalyze
Plan
Implement
Evaluate
Terminate
NFPA 6.6.1.2.2
6.6.1.2.2 When responding to hazardous materials/WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall be able to perform the following tasks:
• Analyze
• Plan
• Implement
• Evaluate
• Terminate
6.6.1.2.2(1) Plan an initial response within the capabilities
and competencies of available personnel, personal protective
equipment, and control equipment and in accordance with
the emergency response plan or standard operating
procedures by completing the following tasks:
6.6.1.2.2(1)(a) Describe the control options available to the
operations level responder.
6.6.1.2.2(1)(b) Describe the control options available for
flammable liquid and flammable gas incidents.
6.6.1.2.2(2) Implement the planned response to a hazardous
materials/WMD incident.
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Product Control
Plan an initial response within the capabilities
and competencies of available personnel,
personal protective equipment, and control
equipment and in accordance with the emergency
response plan or standard operating procedures
by completing the following tasks:
NFPA 6.6.1.2.2(1)
6.6.1.2.2 When responding to hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall be able to perform the following tasks:
6.6.1.2.2(1) Plan an initial response within the capabilities
and competencies of available personnel, personal protective
equipment, and control equipment and in accordance with
the emergency response plan or standard operating
procedures by completing the following tasks:
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Describe the control options available to the operations level responder.
NFPA 6.6.1.2.2(1)(a)
Product Control
6.6.1.2.2 When responding to hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall be able to perform the following tasks:
6.6.1.2.2(1) Plan an initial response within the capabilities
and competencies of available personnel, personal protective
equipment, and control equipment and in accordance with
the emergency response plan or standard operating
procedures by completing the following
tasks:
6.6.1.2.2(1)(a) Describe the control options available to the
operations level responder.
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Describe the control options available to the operations level responder.
Have a PlanHave a solution that can be employed
quickly and safely while minimizing the potential negative effects on people,
property and the environment
Remember the “Processes Choices”“Eight Step” “DECIDE” “GEDAPER” “APIE-T”
Product Control
NFPA 6.6.1.2.2(1)(a)
6.6.1.2.2
6.6.1.2.2(1)
6.6.1.2.2(1)(a) Describe the control options available to the
operations level responder.
Have a Plan
Have a solution that can be employed quickly and safely
while minimizing the potential negative effects on people,
property and the environment.
Remember the “Processes Choices”
“Eight Step” “DECIDE” “GEDAPER” “APIE-T”
These are various processes to assist the Incident
Commander gather information which will help in
formulating and implementing a plan.
The Plan may simply be to cordon off the area and let the
problem take care of itself; or to wait for a higher level of
Responder for mitigation.
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Product Control
Describe the control options available for
flammable liquid and flammable gas incidents.
6.6.1.2.2
6.6.1.2.2(1)
6.6.1.2.2(1)(b) Describe the control options available for
flammable liquid and flammable gas incidents.
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Product Control
Describe the control options available for
flammable liquid and flammable gas incidents.
The Incident Commander will have many options
available concerning liquids and gases.
Keep in mind at the Operational level, some of these
options are limited.
Decisions should be made based on the information
gathered during the chosen Process decided on by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction
NFPA 6.6.1.2.2(1)(b)
6.6.1.2.2
6.6.1.2.2(1)
6.6.1.2.2(1)(b) Describe the control options available for
flammable liquid and flammable gas incidents.
The Incident Commander will have many options available
concerning liquids and gases.
Keep in mind at the Operational level, some of these options
are limited.
Decisions should be made based on the information
gathered during the chosen Process decided on by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Re: 6.6.1.2.2(1)(a)
Following: the program will go over many of the possible
options available to the Responder.
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Product ControlImplement the planned response to a hazardous
materials / WMD incident.
6.6.1.2.2 When responding to hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall be able to perform the following tasks:
6.6.1.2.2(2) Implement the planned response to a hazardous
materials / WMD incident.
Instructor’s Notes:
Review some of the Processes and the required Response
Requirements.
Have the students indicate their available resources and / or
limitations.
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Product Control
Planning the Response
Mission-Specific
Responsibilities
NFPA 6.6.3
6.6 Mission-Specific Competencies: Product Control.
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
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Product Control
Identifying Control Options
Given examples of hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to
perform product control shall identify the options for
each response objective by completing the following
requirements as prescribed by the AHJ:
NFPA 6.6.3.1
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1 Identifying Control Options. Given examples of
hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall identify the options for each response
objective by completing the following requirements as
prescribed by the AHJ:
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Product Control
Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the options to accomplish a
given response objective.
The goal of “Product Control” involves controlling
the product that has already been released from its
container. In other words: spill control minimizes
the amount of contact the product makes with people,
property, and the environment by limiting or
confining the dispersion and / or reducing the amount
of harm caused by contact with the material.
NFPA 6.6.3.1(1)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1 Identifying Control Options. Given examples of
hazardous materials / WMD
incidents, the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall identify the options for each response
objective and shall meet the following requirements as
prescribed by the AHJ:
6.6.3.1(1) Identify the options to accomplish a given
response objective.
The goal of “Product Control” involves controlling the
product that has already been released from its container.
In other words: spill control minimizes the amount of
contact the product makes with people, property, and the
environment by limiting or confining the dispersion and / or
reducing the amount of harm caused by contact with the
material.
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Product Control
Identifying Control Options
Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Absorption
“Think Sponge” pulling product into a
medium – booms, speedy dry
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(a)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Absorption
• A physical and/or chemical event occurring during
contact between materials that
have an attraction for each other
2. One material is retained in the other
• Procedure — The absorbent is spread directly onto the
hazardous material or in a
location where the material is expected to flow
Note: After use, absorbents must be treated and disposed of
as hazardous materials because they retain the properties
of the materials they absorb
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Product Control
Identifying Control Options
Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Absorption
Example of absorption is soaking a wooden
axe handle and axe head in water to make the handle swell.
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(a)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1 6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each of
the following control techniques:
a) Absorption: Is a physical and /or chemical event occurring during
contact between materials that have an attraction for each
other.
This event results in one material being retained in the other.
The bulk of the material being absorbed enters the cell
structure of the of the absorbing medium.
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Product Control
Identifying Control Options
Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Adsorption
“Think Tape” adhering of a product to the
surface of a medium – duct tape, charcoal
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(b)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1 6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Adsorption
The molecules of the hazardous material physically adhere
to the material,
Adsorption is the accumulation of atoms or molecules on
the surface of a material.
Adsorption is present in many natural physical, biological,
and chemical systems, and is widely used in industrial
applications such as activated charcoal, synthetic resins,
and water purification.
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Product Control
Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Damming
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(c)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Damming
• A way to control the flow of liquid hazardous materials
away from the point of discharge
2. Can be made by using earthen materials or materials
carried on response vehicles
• Procedure: Construct curbs that direct or divert the flow
away from gutters, drains, storm sewers, flood-control
channels, and outfalls
Note: Any construction materials that contact the spilled
material must be properly disposed of
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Product Control
Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Diking
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(d)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Diking
• A way to control the flow of liquid hazardous materials
away from the point of discharge
2. Can be made by using earthen materials or materials
carried on response vehicles
• Procedure — Construct curbs that direct or divert the
flow away from gutters, drains, storm sewers, flood-
control channels, and outfalls
Note: Any construction materials that contact the spilled
material must be properly disposed of
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Product Control
Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Dilution
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(e)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Dilution
The application of water to a water-soluble material to
reduce the hazard
It is not typically used for spill control, but during
decontamination operations
May be used when very small amounts of corrosive
materials are involved
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Product Control
Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Diversion
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(f)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Diversion
A process of using various materials to redirect the flowing
product.
Commonly used to deflect the hazardous product from
going into areas such as waterways, culverts, drainage
systems or towards ignition sources and thus making the
already emergency situation worse.
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Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Remote
Valve
Shutoff
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(g)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
g) Remote valve shutoff
• Cargo tank trucks – Locations vary depending on truck
2. Piping systems and pipelines
• Uses – May be used to stop the flow of product to
the incident area without
entering into the hot zone
b. Locations – Contact onsite maintenance personnel
or local utility workers
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Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Retention
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(h)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Retention
• A way to control the flow of liquid hazardous materials
away from the point of discharge
2. Can be made by using earthen materials or materials
carried on response vehicles
• Procedure — Construct curbs that direct or divert the
flow away from gutters, drains, storm sewers, flood-
control channels, and outfalls
Note: Any construction materials that contact the spilled
material must be properly disposed of
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Product Control
Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Vapor
Dispersion
NFPA 6.6.3.1(2)(i)
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1 6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
• Vapor dispersion
• The action taken to direct or influence the course of
airborne hazardous materials
• Procedure – Using pressurized streams of water from
handlines or unmanned master
streams; streams create turbulence, which increases the
rate of mixing with air and reduces the concentration of
the hazardous material
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Product Control
Identifying Control OptionsIdentify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with
each of the following control techniques:
Vapor Suppression
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.1
6.6.3.1(2) Identify the purpose for and the procedures,
equipment, and safety precautions associated with each
of the following control techniques:
j) Vapor suppression
1. The action taken to reduce the emission of vapors at a
haz mat spill
2. Spills of flammable and combustible liquids may
require fire-fighting foams
3. Foam application methods
• All fire-fighting foams (except Fluoroprotein
types) should not be plunged directly into the spill,
but applied onto the ground at the edge of the spill
and rolled gently onto the material
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• Rainfall method – Spraying foam into the air over
the target area in a fog pattern
4. Considerations when using foam
• Water destroys and washes away foam blankets; do
not use water streams in conjunction with the
application of foam.
b. A material must be below its boiling point; foam
cannot seal vapors of boiling liquids.
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Selecting Personal Protective Equipment
Given the Personal Protective Equipment provided
by the AHJ, the operations level responder assigned
to perform product control shall select the personal
protective equipment required to support product
control at hazardous materials / WMD incidents
based on local procedures.
(see Section 6.2)
NFPA 6.6.3.2
6.6.3 Competencies – Planning the Response.
6.6.3.2 Selecting Personal Protective Equipment. Given
the Personal Protective Equipment provided by the AHJ,
the operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall select the personal protective
equipment required to support product control at
hazardous materials/WMD incidents based on local
procedures (see Section 6.2).
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Product Control
Implementing the Planned
Response
Mission-Specific
Responsibilities
NFPA 6.6.4
6.6 Mission-Specific Competencies: Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies — Implementing the Planned
Response.
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Product Control
Performing Control Options
Given an incident action plan for a hazardous
materials / WMD incident, within the capabilities
and equipment provided by the AHJ, the
Operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall demonstrate control
functions set out in the plan by completing the
following requirements as prescribed by the AHJ:
NFPA 6.6.4.1
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. Given an incident
action plan for a hazardous materials / WMD incident,
within the capabilities and equipment provided by the AHJ,
the Operations level responder assigned to perform product
control shall demonstrate control functions set out in the
plan and shall meet the following requirements as prescribed
by the AHJ:
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Performing Control Options
Using the type of special purpose or hazard
suppressing foams or agents and foam equipment
furnished by the AHJ, demonstrate the application of
the foam(s) or agent(s) on a spill or fire involving
hazardous materials / WMD.
NFPA 6.6.4.1(1)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. Given an incident
action plan for a hazardous materials / WMD incident,
within the capabilities and equipment provided by the AHJ,
the Operations level responder assigned to perform product
control shall demonstrate control functions set out in the
plan and shall meet the following requirements as prescribed
by the AHJ:
6.6.4.1(1) Using the type of special purpose or hazard
suppressing foams or agents and foam equipment furnished
by the AHJ, demonstrate the application of the foam(s) or
agent(s) on a spill or fire involving hazardous materials /
WMD.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 A
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 A.1
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 A.2
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 N
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 P
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 Q
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Class A Fires
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Class A Fires:
Responders need to be aware of the various types of Fire
Extinguishers and their appropriate use.
Various Extinguishers have specific purposes such as the
Pressure Water for Class A Fires.
Responders need to know how to chose the proper
extinguisher and the use of these extinguishers to aid
them in mitigation or control at an incident.
The Basics of : PASS – Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 N
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Class B Fires
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Class B Fires:
Responders need to be aware of the various types of Fire
Extinguishers and their appropriate use.
Various Extinguishers have specific purposes such as the
Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide or Foam
Extinguishers for Class B Fires.
Responders need to know how to chose the proper
extinguisher and the use of these extinguishers to aid
them in mitigation or control at an incident.
The Basics of : PASS – Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 P
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Product Control
Class C Fires
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Class C Fires:
Responders need to be aware of the various types of Fire
Extinguishers and their appropriate use.
Various Extinguishers have specific purposes such as the
Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide
Extinguishers for Class C Fires along with the more
important step of “Killing the Power”
Responders need to know how to chose the proper
extinguisher and the use of these extinguishers to aid
them in mitigation or control at an incident.
The Basics of : PASS – Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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Foam Concentrates – General Considerations
Foam concentrates must match fuel
to which it is applied
Class A foams not designed to extinguish
Class B fires
Class B foams designed solely for
hydrocarbon fires will not extinguish
Polar Solvent fires
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Foam Concentrates – General Considerations
Foam concentrates must match fuel to which it is applied
Class A foams not designed to extinguish Class B fires
Class B foams designed solely for hydrocarbon fires will not
extinguish Polar Solvent fires
Such as methyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol
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Class A FoamFor Class A Fires (Ordinary Combustibles)
Increasingly used in both:
wildland and structural fire fighting
Special formulation of hydrocarbon surfactants
Aerated Class A foam coats, insulates fuels
preventing Pyrolysis and ignition
May be used with variety of nozzles
Product Control
NFPA 6.6.4.1(1)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
Class A Foam
For Class A Fires: (Ordinary Combustibles)
Increasingly used in both: wildland and structural
firefighting Special formulation of hydrocarbon surfactants:
Surfactants are wetting agents that lower the surface
tension of a liquid, allowing easier spreading, and lower the
interfacial tension between two liquids.
Aerated May be used with variety of nozzles
Class A foam coats, insulates fuels preventing Pyrolysis and
ignition
Pyrolysis:
Is Thermal or Chemical decomposition of fuel (matter)
because of heat that generally results in the lowered ignition
temperature of the material.
The pre-ignition combustion phase of burning during which
heat energy is absorbed by the fuel, which in turn gives off
flammable tars, pitches, and gases.
Pyrolysis of wood releases combustible gases and leaves a
charred surface.
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if
supplied by the AHJ:
Class A Foam: (Example information from Phos-Chek
Brand Agent)
Performance: Phos-Chek WD881 Class A Foam
Concentrate is specifically formulated to make water more
effective. The unique combination of surfactants in
WD881 significantly reduces water's surface tension,
creates a superior foam blanket when mixed with air that
surrounds fuels with a thick layer of water, creates a
barrier between the fuel and the fire, allows fire fighters to
see application areas and knocks down fire faster than
water alone.
WD881 is highly effective for fighting all types of Class A
fires when mixed with water at a ratio of 0.1% to 1.0%. It
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has proven its effectiveness in all application methods
including Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS). It is an
ideal tool for control of prescribed burning.
Medium (50:1) expansion foam generator using Class-A
foam concentrate on vehicle fires.
Flow rate of 45 gpm. Class A foam is well suited for vehicle
fires.
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Performing Control Options
Identify the characteristics and applicability of the
following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)
Synthetic foam concentrate that, when combined with
water, can form a complete vapor barrier over fuel
spill and fires and is a highly effective extinguishing
and blanketing agent on hydrocarbon fuels.
Also called “Light Water”NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)(a)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if
supplied by the AHJ:
• Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
• Is available in 1%, 3%, and 6% concentrations for use
with either freshwater or saltwater
• Is pre-mixable in portable fire extinguishers and apparatus
water tanks
• Stores at temperatures ranging from 25º to 120°F (-5°C to
49°C) (Freezing and thawing do adversely affect AFFF
concentrates but consult the manufacturer for details.)
• Can be freeze-protected with a nonflammable antifreeze
solution
• Has good low-temperature viscosity
• Is suitable for subsurface injection
• Has fair penetrating capabilities in baled storage fuels or
high surface-tension fuels such as treated wood
• Is compatible with dry-chemical extinguishing agents
• Is rather fast draining (Reapply AFFF finished foam often
to maintain hot-spill security.)
• Its film-forming characteristics are adversely affected by
fuels in excess of 140°F (60°C).
• Oxygen additives (mandated by EPA) in blended gasoline
can adversely affect film-forming characteristics; solvent-
based performance additives in reformulated gasoline can
also hamper AFFF’s performance
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
• Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
• Is available in 1%, 3%, and 6% concentrations for use
with either freshwater or saltwater
• Is pre-mixable in portable fire extinguishers and apparatus
water tanks
• Stores at temperatures ranging from 25º to 120°F (-5°C to
49°C) (Freezing and thawing do
adversely affect AFFF concentrates but consult the
manufacturer for details.)
• Can be freeze-protected with a nonflammable antifreeze
solution
• Has good low-temperature viscosity
• Is suitable for subsurface injection
• Has fair penetrating capabilities in baled storage fuels or
high surface-tension fuels such as treated wood
• Is compatible with dry-chemical extinguishing agents
• Is rather fast draining (Reapply AFFF finished foam often
to maintain hot-spill security.)
• Its film-forming characteristics are adversely affected by
fuels in excess of 140°F (60°C).
• Oxygen additives (mandated by EPA) in blended gasoline
can adversely affect film-forming characteristics; solvent-
based performance additives in reformulated gasoline can
also hamper AFFF’s performance
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Class B Foam
Used to prevent ignition of / or extinguish fires
involving flammable and combustible liquids
Used to suppress vapors from
un-ignited spills of these liquids
Several types of Class B foam concentrates available
Manufactured from synthetic or protein base
Product Control
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)(a)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Class B Foam
Used to prevent ignition of / or extinguish fires involving
flammable and combustible liquids
Used to suppress vapors from un-ignited spills of these
liquids
Several types of Class B foam concentrates available
Manufactured from synthetic or protein base
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Class B Foam
Un-ignited spills do not require
same application rates as ignited spills
To be most effective;
Blanket of foam 4 inches (100 mm) thick
should be applied to fuel surface
Product Control
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)(a)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Class B Foam
Un-ignited spills do not require the same application rates as
ignited spills
To be most effective;
Blanket of foam 4 inches (100 mm) thick should be applied
to fuel surface
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Performing Control Options
Identify the characteristics and applicability of the
following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Alcohol-Resistant Concentrates
Polar Solvents
Flammable Liquids that have an attraction
for water much like a positive magnetic pole
attracts a negative pole.
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)(b)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
b. Alcohol-Resistant Concentrates:
• Is available in 3% or 6% concentrations
• Stronger polar solvents require application rates that are
higher than those required for weaker solvents or
hydrocarbons.
• Concentrates designed to be proportioned at 3 percent on
hydrocarbon fuels and 6 percent on polar solvent fuels are
called 3 by 6 concentrates.
• Concentrates proportioned at 3 percent on both types of
fuels are called 3 by 3 concentrates.
• Creates a membrane rather than a film over the fuel,
separating the water in the foam blanket from the attack of
the solvent
• May be used in subsurface injection applications on
certain light hydrocarbons such as gasoline, kerosene, and
jet propulsion fuels
• Polar Solvents examples include Alcohols. Ketones,
and Lacquers
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
b. Alcohol-Resistant Concentrates: Many older foam concentrates cannot be used to protect
ethanol enhanced fuels.
With the mandated changes to gasoline in most areas of the
US, many foam systems are not equipped to handle
ethanol enhanced fuel.
Protein, Fluoroprotein and AFFF foam concentrates are not
suitable for ethanol blended fuel, even with only 10%
ethanol blends.
An alcohol resistant AFFF foam concentrate is required for
today's ethanol blends.
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Class B Foam
May be proportioned into the fire stream through
fixed system, apparatus-mounted system, or by
portable foam proportioning equipment
Foams such as AFFF and FFFP foam may be applied
with standard fog nozzles or air-aspirating foam
nozzles
Rate of application depends on several factors
Product Control
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)(b)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Class B Foam
May be proportioned into the fire stream through fixed
system, apparatus-mounted system, or by portable foam
proportioning equipment.
Foams such as AFFF and FFFP foam may be applied with
standard fog nozzles or air aspirating foam nozzles
Rate of application depends on several factors
AFFF: Aqueous Film Forming Foam
FFFP foam: Film Forming FluoroProtein foam
Foam Concentrate that combines the qualities of
Fluoroprotein foam with those of aqueous film forming
foam.
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Performing Control Options
Identify the characteristics and applicability of the
following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Fluoroprotein
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)(c)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
c. Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam:
Foam Concentrate that combines the qualities of
Fluoroprotein foam with those of aqueous film forming
foam
1. Is available in 3% and 6% concentrations
2. Stores at temperatures ranging from 35º to 120°F (2°C
to 49°C); however, can be freeze-protected with
nonflammable antifreeze solution
3. Its performance is not affected by freezing and thawing.
4. Is pre-mixable for short periods of time (based on the
manufacturer's recommendations)
5. Maintains rather low viscosity at low temperatures
6. Is compatible with simultaneous application of dry-
chemical extinguishing agents
7. Is delivered through air-aspirating equipment
8. Is suitable for use on gasoline that has been blended
with oxygen additives
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
c. Film Forming FluoroProtein:
Film Forming FluoroProtein Foam by FireChem is basically
used in Aviation and Marine
Industry. It forms a stable heat and fuel resistant foam
blanket that provides an outstanding level of burn back
resistance normally only associated with fluoroproteins.
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Product Control
Performing Control Options
Identify the characteristics and applicability of the
following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
High-Expansion Foam
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)(d)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
d. High-expansion foam
• Applications
• Concealed spaces such as shipboard compartments,
basements, coal mines, and other subterranean spaces
• Fixed-extinguishing systems for specific industrial
uses such as rolled or bulk paper storage
• Class A fire applications (slow draining)
• Characteristics
• Stores at temperatures ranging from 35º to 120°F (2°C
to 49°C)
• Is not affected by freezing and thawing
• Has poor heat resistance because air-to-water ratio is
very high
• Has expansion ratios of 200:1 to 1,000:1 for high-
expansion uses and 20:1 to 200:1 for medium-
expansion uses (Whether the finished foam is used in
either a medium or high expansion capacity is
determined by the type of application device.)
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
d. High-expansion foam
This picture depicts a fixed foam system in an Aircraft
hanger being tested.
Although Not Recommended: Responders and Victims
have been known to survive even when completely
covered due to the large amount of air entrapped in the
bubbles which make up the final foam product.
High-Expansion Foam has also been found useful for
Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Bomb
Squads to cushion the effects of an explosion within a
structure. The foam acts as a “Shock Absorber:”
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Compressed-Air Foam Systems (CAFS)
Standard centrifugal pump supplies water; direct-injection;
foam-proportioning system mixes foam solution with water on
discharge side of pump; onboard air compressor adds air to mix
before discharging from engine
NFPA 6.6.4.1(2)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. 6.6.4.1(2) Identify the characteristics and applicability of
the following Class B foams if supplied by the AHJ:
Compressed – Air Foam Systems (CAFS)
Standard centrifugal pump supplies water; direct-injection
foam-proportioning system mixes foam solution with
water on discharge side of pump; onboard air
compressor adds air to mix before discharging from
engine.
Found to be extremely beneficial particularly for areas of
low water supply
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Performing
Control Activities
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options. Given an incident
action plan for a hazardous materials / WMD incident,
within the capabilities and equipment provided by the AHJ,
the Operations level responder assigned to perform product
control shall demonstrate control functions set out in the
plan and shall meet the following requirements as prescribed
by the AHJ:
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control activities:
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Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Absorption
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(a)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
• Absorption,
In chemistry, is a physical or chemical phenomenon or a
process in which atoms, molecules, or ions enter some
bulk phase - gas, liquid or solid material.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 C
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
• Absorption
The picture depicts a responder applying an “absorbent” to a
spill
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Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Adsorption
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(b)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
b) Adsorption
Is the adhesion of molecules of gas, liquid, or dissolved
solids to a surface.
This process creates a film of the adsorbate (the molecules
or atoms being accumulated) on the surface of the
adsorbent.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 D
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
b) Adsorption
The picture shows a common household charcoal water
filter.
The particulates in the water adhere to the charcoal, the
water passes thru. Filtered, cleaner
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Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Damming
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(c)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
c) Damming
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground
streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of
retaining water.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 E
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Product Control
Damming
Overflow Dam
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
c) Damming – Overflow Dam
A dam built with a crest to allow the overflow of water.
Also known as overfall dam; spillway dam.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 E
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Damming
Underflow Dam
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(c)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
c) Damming – Under Flow Dam:
Underflow dams use inclined culverts or pipes to move
water downstream while leaving the spill contained
behind the dam.
Pictured in this slide:
Huntingdon County, PA dispatched Company 14 for
manpower and all available haz-mat supplies to assist
Company 9 (Orbisonia-Rockhill) with a haz-mat
response. Crews arrived in Orbisonia with our haz-mat
equipment and were told that approximately 200 gallons
was released into the storm drains in town from a
residence, and the storm drains ran into a creek nearby.
The crew worked with members from Company 9 and
local EMA to place absorbent booms in some locations
downstream from the spill, and to construct an
underflow dam for help contain the spill.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 E
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
c) Damming
The picture depicts a man-made dam of earth and sandbags
with Polypropylene Sheet to stop and
Retain the product flow, hopefully preventing the spread of
the hazardous substance.
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
c) Damming
The picture depicts a man-made dam of earth and sandbags
with Polypropylene Sheet to stop and Retain the product
flow, hopefully preventing the spread of the hazardous
substance.
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Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Diking
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(d)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
d) Diking
A levee, levée, dike (or dyke), embankment, flood bank or
stop bank is a natural or artificial slope or wall to
regulate water levels
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 F
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
d) Diking
The picture depicts an artificial wall to prevent a liquid from
flowing into a drainage culvert
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
d) Diking – V Dike
The picture depicts an artificial wall to prevent a liquid from
flowing into a drainage culvert
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
d) Diking – Circle Dike
The picture depicts an artificial wall to prevent a liquid from
flowing into a drainage manhole
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Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Dilution
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(e)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
e) Dilution
In chemistry, concentration is the measure of how much of a
given substance there is mixed with another substance.
This can apply to any sort of chemical mixture, but most
frequently the concept is limited to homogeneous
solutions, where it refers to the amount of solute in the
solvent.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 G
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
e) Dilution
To concentrate a solution, one must add more solute (e.g.
alcohol), or reduce the amount of solvent (e.g. water).
By contrast, to dilute a solution, one must add more
solvent, or reduce the amount of solute.
The picture depicts the “Dilution” of water with a food
coloring, eventually the two solutions will mix and
become one.
The other picture depicts the usual fire service master stream
application which is one way to add water to a product,
thus rendering it safe for responders
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Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Diversion
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(f)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
f) Diversion
The rerouting of water from a river or lake for flood control,
or as part of a water supply network for drinking water
or irrigation.
In the case of Hazardous Materials Liquids, divert from the
current flow pattern as part of the control of the
hazardous substance to reduce harm
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following control
activities:
f) Diversion
The picture depicts responders building a “Diversion” with
Sandbags and Polyurethane Plastic to
change the direction of the flow of a liquid.
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 H
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
f) Diversion
The picture depicts responders building a “Diversion” with
Sandbags and Polyurethane Plastic to
change the direction of the flow of a liquid.
In this picture an absorbent boom or “Pig” has been added to
hopefully collect some or all of
the hazardous substance in the liquid
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
f) Diversion
The picture depicts responders building a “Diversion” with
Sandbags and Polyurethane Plastic to
change the direction of the flow of a liquid.
As noted by the green additive to this liquid, it can be seen
that the small “Diversion” has worked
preventing the flow of the liquid from going in a desired
area to be kept clean
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Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Retention
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(g)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
g) Retention
A retention basin, is a type of best management practice
(BMP) that is used to manage storm
water runoff to prevent flooding and downstream erosion,
and improve water quality in an
adjacent river, stream, lake or bay. Sometimes called a wet
pond or wet detention basin, it is an
artificial lake with vegetation around the perimeter, and
includes a permanent pool of water in its
design
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
g) Retention
This picture depicts a “Retention Pond” which if you look
closely indicates residue mixed with
the water.
If this was a Hazardous Materials Incident, this water could
be neutralized or cleaned up by a
private contractor thus making it safe for the area and
preventing spread of the product.
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Product Control
Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Remote Valve Shutoff
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
h) Remote valve shutoff
Remote Valve Shut Offs are designed in systems to allow
for the safe shutoff of the flow of a
product with out actually being in the product.
Some are considered “Emergency” Valves, others are
simply isolation valves that can be used in
an emergecncy
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Product Control
Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Vapor Dispersion
The action taken
to direct or
influence the
course of
Airborne
Hazardous
Materials
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
i.) Vapor dispersion
Procedure: Using pressurized streams of water from
handlines or unmanned master streams;
streams create turbulence, which increases the rate of
mixing with air and reduces the
concentration of the hazardous material
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Product Control
Leak Control / Containment Tactics
Patching / Plugging
Overpacking
Product Transfer
Crimping
Valve Actuation
Vacuuming
Pressure Isolation and Reduction
Solidification
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(i)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
Leak Control / Containment Tactics
Patching / Plugging: Patch: A small piece of material
affixed to another, larger piece to
conceal, reinforce, or repair a worn area, hole, or tear.
Plug: An object, such as a cork or a wad
of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper or a dense mass
of material that obstructs a passage.
Over-packing: The process of placing a container inside a
larger container
Product Transfer: The process or moving a product from
one container to another
Crimping: To fold and pinch together (something, such as
the edges of two pieces of metal)
Valve Actuation: The process of opening and closing
control valves
Vacuuming: To use a vacuum device to draw or take in by
or as if by suction
Pressure Isolation and Reduction: Stopping the increase
of product or system that affects the
pressure and causing the reduction of that pressure by
various methods such as cooling, venting
or one of the other containment procedures
Solidification: The process of becoming hard or solid by
cooling or drying or crystallization
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Product Control
Product Transfer – Bonding / Grounding
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
Bonding / Grounding:
Bonding is the lasting joining of metallic pieces to form a
conducting path which ensures safe
electrical continuity. Bonding is generally done as
protection from electrical shocks. Any
intentional or accidental connection between an electrical
circuit or instrument and the earth is
known as Grounding. Grounding ensures that all metal parts
of an electrical circuit that an
individual might contact are connected to the earth, thus
ensuring zero voltage.
Two or many more conductive objects are required for a
Bonding connection, which is usually
done with the help of a conductor. Grounding, which is also
known as Earthing, is a particular
type of bonding when conductive objects are connected to
earth using a good conductor. These
conductors are usually wires or rods. Grounding doesn’t
impact the regular running of the
electrical system.
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Product Control
Performing Control Options
Given the required tools and equipment, demonstrate
how to perform the following control activities:
Vapor Suppression
Blanketing: Both with liquids and / or solids
Solids may be covered with tarps, plastic,
salvage cover or even foam.
Must ensure product compatibility with cover
NFPA 6.6.4.1(3)(j)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
j) Vapor suppression
Blanketing: Both with liquids and / or solids
Solids may be covered with tarps, plastic, salvage cover or
even foam.
Responders must ensure hazardous product compatibility
with material being used for the cover
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Product Control
Using Liquid or Foam
On Liquid Fuels: the water or foam blanket prevents or reduces the release of flammable
vapors from the surface of the fuel
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(3) Given the required tools and equipment,
demonstrate how to perform the following
control activities:
j) Vapor suppression
Using Liquid or Foam
On Liquid Fuels: the water or foam blanket prevents or
reduces the release of flammable vapors
from the surface of the fuel
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Product Control
Performing Control Options
Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices on
MC / DOT-306/406, MC / DOT-307/407
and MC-331 cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
NFPA 6.6.4.1(4)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
It is important that responders get “Hands On” training with
various types of Vehicles and
identify the various types of Emergency Shut Offs. Most
transport carriers will provide local
training at no cost to the responders because it serves their
best interest as well to have
knowledgeable responders.
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
Manual Emergency Shut Off
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
Manual and Thermal Couple Shut Off
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
Manual Lever; Emergency Control Valve
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 R
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
Manual Shut Off and Hydraulic Pump; Three Position
Switch Shut Off
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
Manual Lever and Thermal Emergency Control Valve
Skill Sheet: 6.6.4.1 R
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
Thermal and Manual “Break Away” Emergency Control
Valve.
Note: Thermal on Tip, Break Away Notch
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
1. The DOT certified BreakGuard Passive System has the
ability to automatically shut off the
flow of propane or ammonia without human intervention
within a time period of 20 seconds
after an unintentional release of propane or ammonia caused
by the complete separation of the
delivery hose during the transfer operation.
2. The BreakGuard Passive System also provides an off-
truck remote means that allows a
qualified person attending the unloading operation to close
the cargo tank bottom outlet internal
valve by pushing an off-truck remote transmitter button
from a distance of 300 feet or less from
the cargo tank. If the cargo tank vehicle has a dedicated
tractor, a 3200-FGL receiver can be
installed on the tractor and utilized to shut down the cargo
tank vehicle engine at the same time
as the bottom outlet internal valve with the same signal from
the transmitter. The 3200-FGL has
already been sold separately for use with bobtails and can be
used in the event of any kind of
unintentional release of propane or ammonia liquid. Over
15,000 of the bobtail remote safety
shutoff systems are already in use today.
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6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(4) Identify the location and describe the use of
emergency remote shutoff devices
on MC/DOT-306/406, MC/DOT-307/407, and MC-331
cargo tanks containing flammable
liquids or gases.
1. The DOT certified BreakGuard Passive System has the
ability to automatically shut off the
flow of propane or ammonia without human intervention
within a time period of 20 seconds
after an unintentional release of propane or ammonia caused
by the complete separation of the
delivery hose during the transfer operation.
2. The BreakGuard Passive System also provides an off-
truck remote means that allows a
qualified person attending the unloading operation to close
the cargo tank bottom outlet internal
valve by pushing an off-truck remote transmitter button
from a distance of 300 feet or less from
the cargo tank. If the cargo tank vehicle has a dedicated
tractor, a 3200-FGL receiver can be
installed on the tractor and utilized to shut down the cargo
tank vehicle engine at the same time
as the bottom outlet internal valve with the same signal from
the transmitter. The 3200-FGL has
already been sold separately for use with bobtails and can be
used in the event of any kind of
unintentional release of propane or ammonia liquid. Over
15,000 of the bobtail remote safety
shutoff systems are already in use today.
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Product Control
Performing Control Options
Describe the use of emergency remote shutoff devices at fixed facilities.
When contemplating using “Remote
Shutoffs” the most important document to
refer to is the “Pre-Incident Plan” and
communications with the “Site Manager”.
NFPA 6.6.4.1(5)
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(5) Describe the use of emergency remote shutoff
devices at fixed facilities.
When contemplating using “Remote Shutoffs” the most
important document to refer to is the
“Pre-Incident Plan” and communications with the “Site
Manager”.
Responders must know what the ramifications are when
shutting down any system.
Will the shut down “Safety” the entire system?
Will it lead to a pressure buildup creating another problem?
Will it cause a backup of product forcing a relief valve to
operate, creating another hazard?
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Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(5) Describe the use of emergency remote shutoff
devices at fixed facilities.
When contemplating using “Remote Shutoffs” the most
important document to refer to is the
“Pre-Incident Plan” and communications with the “Site
Manager”.
It is important to know exactly what valve or shut off is
being closed and what system it affects.
The picture shows Post Indicator Valves (PIV) that would
be used to shut off Fire Sprinkler
Systems. If not properly marked, would it be possible to
shut off the wrong one?
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Connecticut Fire AcademyNFPA 6.6.4.1(5)
Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(5) Describe the use of emergency remote shutoff
devices at fixed facilities.
When contemplating using “Remote Shutoffs” the most
important document to refer to is the
“Pre-Incident Plan” and communications with the “Site
Manager”.
It is important to know exactly how a valve or shut off
system works.
The picture shows a common Gas Shut Off.
Note that when the stem runs in line with the pipe – it is
Open, When across the pipe, It’s Closed
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Connecticut Fire AcademyNFPA 6.6.4.1(5)
Product Control
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.1 Performing Control Options.
6.6.4.1(5) Describe the use of emergency remote shutoff
devices at fixed facilities.
When contemplating using “Remote Shutoffs” the most
important document to refer to is the
“Pre-Incident Plan” and communications with the “Site
Manager”.
It is important to know exactly how a valve or shut off
system works.
The picture shows a common Electrical Panel, they can be
much larger
Note that most “New” panels are clearly marked, they
should also have specific identification as
to what areas the switch will control and isolate
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The operations level responder assigned to
perform product control shall describe local
procedures for going through the technical
decontamination process.
Must know LERP / SOP’s / SOG’s
Consider all who come out of Hot Zone as
Contaminated. Refer to Modules 2 and 3(Chapter 6: 6.3 and 6.4)
NFPA 6.6.4.2
6.6.4 Competencies – Implementing the Planned
Response.
6.6.4.2 The operations level responder assigned to perform
product control shall
describe local procedures for going through the technical
decontamination process.
First Responders must know:
Local Emergency Response Plan (LERP)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s)
Responders should consider all who come out of Hot Zone
as Contaminated.
Refer to Modules 2 (Mass Decontamination) and 3
(Technical Decontamination)
Chapter 6: 6.3 and 6.4
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Module 5 – Practical Application
Skill Sheets Must be Completed
AHJ needs to practice several
various scenarios that allow
students to meet skills.ie. Damming, Diking, Diverting
Over-Pack Drum, Fire Extinguishers,
Foam ApplicationNFPA 6.6
6.6 Mission-Specific Competencies: Product Control.
Skill Sheets Must be Completed
AHJ needs to practice several various scenarios that allows
student to meet skills.
ie. Damming, Diking, Diverting Over-Pack Drum, Fire
Extinguishers, Foam Application
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NEVER FORGET