Special OperationsResponse to

Hazardous MaterialsIncidents on the Highway

Special OperationsResponse to

Hazardous MaterialsIncidents on the Highway

Presented ByPresented ByLt. Tom BerningerLt. Tom Berninger

Sarasota County Fire DepartmentSarasota County Fire Department

Sarasota County Fire Department Special Operations

Assets and Capabilities

Sarasota County Fire Department Special Operations

Assets and Capabilities

54 Member Type II WMD/Haz Mat Team54 Member Type II WMD/Haz Mat Team State deployable under the Statewide State deployable under the Statewide

Emergency Response Plan (SERP). Emergency Response Plan (SERP). 8 team members deployable immediately 8 team members deployable immediately

upon dispatch. upon dispatch. Balance can be recalled within 20 minutes.Balance can be recalled within 20 minutes. SelfSelf--sustained for 72 hours.sustained for 72 hours.

Four Missions of Special OperationsFour Missions of Special Operations

•• Hazardous Materials Response (28%)Hazardous Materials Response (28%)•• Heavy Vehicle Extrication (17%)Heavy Vehicle Extrication (17%)•• Technical Rescue (1%)Technical Rescue (1%)

–– Confined spacesConfined spaces–– Trench / collapseTrench / collapse–– High angleHigh angle

•• Support of Department Operations (54%)Support of Department Operations (54%)–– Structural firesStructural fires–– First response medical when others not availableFirst response medical when others not available

Squad 8 – First OutSquad 8 – First Out

Squad 8 / Haz Mat EquipmentSquad 8 / Haz Mat Equipment

Four Gas DetectorsFour Gas Detectors--Two TypesTwo TypesPhoto and flame ionization detectorsPhoto and flame ionization detectorsSafe Site MTX KitSafe Site MTX Kit Radiological detection & identificationRadiological detection & identification Travel IR (infrared)Travel IR (infrared) 25 Bags Absorbent (oiliphilic/hydrophobic)25 Bags Absorbent (oiliphilic/hydrophobic) 150 Feet Absorbent Boom150 Feet Absorbent Boom

Squad 8 EquipmentSquad 8 Equipment

ITX Four Gas DetectorITX Four Gas Detector•• O2 LevelsO2 Levels•• CO LevelsCO Levels•• H2S LevelsH2S Levels•• % Flammability % Flammability

Lower Explosive Lower Explosive LimitsLimits

Squad 8 EquipmentSquad 8 Equipment

Safe Site MTXSafe Site MTX•• Stand Off DetectionStand Off Detection•• Multiple DetectorsMultiple Detectors•• SafeCom Base UnitSafeCom Base Unit•• 2 Mile Data 2 Mile Data

TransmissionTransmission•• 4 Detector Units4 Detector Units

Squad 8 EquipmentSquad 8 Equipment

MSA Sirius 5 Gas DetectorMSA Sirius 5 Gas Detector•• % Flammability/LEL% Flammability/LEL•• Oxygen LevelsOxygen Levels•• H2S LevelsH2S Levels•• CO LevelsCO Levels•• Photo ionization for Volatile Photo ionization for Volatile

Organic Compounds (VOC)Organic Compounds (VOC)•• Bluetooth Belt Bridge to Bluetooth Belt Bridge to

Safe Site UnitsSafe Site Units

Squad 8 EquipmentSquad 8 Equipment

IdentifinderIdentifinder•• Gamma Spectroscopy Gamma Spectroscopy

InstrumentInstrument•• Identifies Specific IsotopesIdentifies Specific Isotopes•• Internal DatabaseInternal Database•• Also Measures Dose RateAlso Measures Dose Rate•• Computer Downloadable DataComputer Downloadable Data

Squad 8 EquipmentSquad 8 Equipment

Travel IRTravel IR•• Infrared TechnologyInfrared Technology•• Identifies Liquids/SolidsIdentifies Liquids/Solids•• Extensive Chemical Extensive Chemical

LibraryLibrary•• New Compact Model New Compact Model

Available/Receiving in Available/Receiving in Early 2009Early 2009

Fire Station 8 Supplies CacheFire Station 8 Supplies Cache

200 Gallons Class B Foam (5 gal. buckets)200 Gallons Class B Foam (5 gal. buckets) Two Additional Pallets Bagged AbsorbentTwo Additional Pallets Bagged Absorbent 750 Feet Additional Absorbent Boom750 Feet Additional Absorbent Boom Additional Overpack DrumsAdditional Overpack Drums Reserve Unit/Squad 9Reserve Unit/Squad 9 Tow Vehicle and Support TrailersTow Vehicle and Support Trailers

Haz Mat Support TrailerHaz Mat Support Trailer

Haz Mat Trailer EquipmentHaz Mat Trailer Equipment

Sustainment Equipment and Supplies.Sustainment Equipment and Supplies. Bulk Personal Protective Equipment for Bulk Personal Protective Equipment for

Repeated Entries.Repeated Entries. ““People MoverPeople Mover”” (Kubota Diesel)(Kubota Diesel) Supports a Supports a ““Base of OperationsBase of Operations”” Food, Sundries, Sleeping Supplies to Support Food, Sundries, Sleeping Supplies to Support

72 Hours. 72 Hours.

Kubota “People Mover”Kubota “People Mover”

Additional TrailersAdditional Trailers

Special Operations Tow VehicleSpecial Operations Tow Vehicle

Initial Response to Highway Incidents

Initial Response to Highway Incidents

Known or Unknown Haz Mat, Use Known or Unknown Haz Mat, Use Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

Command Established at All IncidentsCommand Established at All Incidents Command Usually at a Fixed PositionCommand Usually at a Fixed Position If More Than One Jurisdiction/stakeholders If More Than One Jurisdiction/stakeholders

Involved, Unified Command Will Be UsedInvolved, Unified Command Will Be Used

The Incident CommanderThe Incident Commander

Responsible for Overall Incident ManagementResponsible for Overall Incident Management Assess Incident PrioritiesAssess Incident Priorities Determine Strategic Goals/Tactical Determine Strategic Goals/Tactical ObjectivesObjectives Develop Incident Action PlanDevelop Incident Action Plan Manage Incident Resources and Coordinate Manage Incident Resources and Coordinate

Outside Agencies Outside Agencies Coordinate Overall Emergency Activities Coordinate Overall Emergency Activities

Command StructureCommand Structure

Incident/Unified Command

Operations

PIO

I/C Aide

Liaison

Safety

Fire Law EMS Special Ops

Tanker Accident/US 41 & 681Tanker Accident/US 41 & 681

Command PostCommand Post

Absorbent Boom AppliedAbsorbent Boom Applied

Haz Mat OperationsHaz Mat Operations

Product Transfer/Foam ProtectionProduct Transfer/Foam Protection

Vehicle RecoveryVehicle Recovery

I-75 Gasoline Tanker FireI-75 Gasoline Tanker Fire

Vehicle RecoveryVehicle Recovery

Bridge Fire DamageBridge Fire Damage

Concrete Spalling Under BridgeConcrete Spalling Under Bridge

Presented byDog and Truck Productions

Presented byDog and Truck Productions

Thank YouThank You

Questions?Questions?

SarasotaSarasota County Special Operations Units and Personnel are County Special Operations Units and Personnel are Located at 6750 Bee Ridge RoadLocated at 6750 Bee Ridge Road

Sarasota Fl. 34241Sarasota Fl. 34241Coordinator Direct Phone: 941Coordinator Direct Phone: 941--232232--19921992