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4.2. SR 02-26-1996'ity of **ITEM 4.2.** iver TO: FROM: DATE: Mayor and Council February 22,1996 SUBJECT: Midwest Hazardous Materials Response Conference April 19, 20, 21, 1996 I am requesting approval to send one Elk River Fire Department Firefighting Officer/Training Instructor to the Midwest Hazardous Materials Response Conference. The workshops conducted during the conference are some of the finest hazardous material workshops in the United States. This training opportunity will enable one of the Firefighter Officer/Training Instructor the opportunity to learn special skills that will be brought back to our department for training purposes. Upon completion of the workshops, this officer/training instructor will present a training session for our fire department personnel referencing hazardous material response. The cost of this three day workshop is a budged 1996 item for fire department training. The total cost for sending one person to this workshop is approximately $575.00. The breakdown is as follows: $ 78.00 165.00 35.00 15.00 120.00 160.00 Round-trip Airfare to Midway Airport, Chicago Three Nights Hotel Car Rental Gas for Car Meals Registration This workshop is an opportunity for our Fire Department to send a officer/ training instructor to a hazardous material conference to learn and participate in a workshop setting referencing hazardous material response. Some of the workshops include confined space emergencies, structure fires and hazmats, tank car damage assessment, railcar anatomy and response, and other types of workshops relating to hazardous material response. The officer/training instructor that I will be sending to this conference is Clifford Anderson. I feel it is very important to also include firefighting personnel in outside workshops as often as possible. With the experience gained from the workshop setting, the material and information brought back to our department for training purposes will become a valuable tool during our training sessions in hazardous materials response. I will be present at the Council meeting to answer any other questions you may have on this issue. s:\councilXhazmat.doc 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 EIGHTHANNUAL MIDWEST HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE CONFERENCE APRIL 19, 20 & 21 1996 Emery & Associates, Inc. 113 Birmingham Place Vernon Hills, IL 60061 PRE-SORTED 1 FIRST CLASS MAIL I U.S. POSTAGE PAID/ Advanced PreSort J A? ' ,,~s Correction Requested Elk River FD 4', 5 Jackson Ave ,--Ik River, MN 55330 WORKSHOPS YOU MUST LIST THREE CHOICES ON THE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH WORKSHOP. lA M.E.T.E.R.S. (Monitoring the Environment To Ensure Responder's Safety) - PART I (Docimo) Air monitoring is a critical health and safety function at all incidents today. Whether a haz mat team member, a confined space guru or a rookie firefighter responding to home carbon monoxide alarms, it is paramount to have the knowledge & skills to interpret monitoring data. This two-part workshop will cover meters and monitoring, based on everyday conditions. Includes a very brief basic overview of instrumentation and monitoring techniques, but the majority of this workshop involves an advanced presentation on sensor technology, the various meters available & meter features. The covered material will be advanced, but geared so everyone can thoroughly understand the material [includes two 90 minute parts] lB PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT and RISK MANAGEMENT PLANNING REGULATIONS' IMPACT ON RESPONDERS (Kimball & McGee) The regulations promulgated by OSHA (process Safety Management- 1910.119) and proposed by U.S.E.P.A. under the Clean Air Act ( Risk Management Planning, 112R) will have an impact on emergency responders. This program will explain these regulations and identify the impact on emergency responders. [90 minutes] OCONFINED SPACE EMERGENCIES WITH HAZ MAT: TECHNICAL RESCUE (Storment) A toxic atmosphere is the number one killer during a confined space emergencies (2/3 of those killed in confined spaces are rescuers). For those incidents where rescue is possible, this workshop will discuss methods to evaluate the proper incident & interface with technical rescue. Covers hazards associated with permit required confined spaces as described in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146. You will learn & be able to apply methods for calculating exposure time for victims trapped in confined spaces allowing you to make an informed decision on rescue versus recovery. [90 minutes] 1D CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT TOUR-PARTI (Eversole) Participants will be taken to the C.F.D. Hazardous Incident Team, home of the "5-1-1 ". Members will conduct tours, show equipment & answer questions. An inside look at this busy haz mat operation. Bus capacity is limited to 44. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR 2D! [Includes two 90 minute parts] 1E "WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY AND THEY ARE US" - PART I (Longton) Mutually beneficial interaction and positive interrelationships between industry and fire service are assured by use of professional fire service part-time officers (P.T.O.'S) in industry Emergency Response Teams/ Security Departments. The unique combination of diverse professionals produces industry responders and organizations capable of mitigating emergencies during the first critical minutes. See the concept in action during a timed running drill utilizing innovative chemical industry vehicles, personnel and rapid intervention tactics. This entire workshop will consist of outdoor demonstrations involving both full size and miniature haz mat response vehicles. [Includes two 90 minute parts] 2A M.E.T.E.R.S. (Monitoring the Environment To Ensure Responder's Safety) - PART II (Docimo) This is the second half of workshop lA. You must sign up for workshop lA. [includes two 90 minute parts] 2B C.H.E.M.T.R.E.C. (Butters) The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center has provided critical information and assistance during a chemical emergency for 25 years. C HE MTREC is perhaps best known for its' toll free phone number but they have much more to offer. Learn how CHEMTREC retrieves life saving information and how CHEMTREC interfaces with industry experts to provide both emergency and non-emergency services ihours a day. [90 minutes] RUCTURE FIRES AND HAZ MATS: WHAT IS INSIDE AND HOW TO EAL WITH IT (Hand) This workshop will give some insight as to how to al with one of the most difficult haz mat situations that an emergency 2D 2E responder could experience. Includes pre-planning, "right-to-know" information, fire control, run-off control, media relations and "political fall- out" from such an event. [90 minutes] CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT TOUR - PART II (Eversole) This is the second half of workshop 1D. You must sign up for workshop 1D. [Two 90 minute parts] "WE HAVE M ET THE ENEMY AND THEY AR E US"- PART II (Longton) This is the second half of workshop 1E. You must sign up for 1E. [Two 90 minute parts]. 3A ABBOTTVILLE - PART I (Abbott) "Abbottville" is an 18 foot by 12 foot miniature 'city' filled with every conceivable haz mat headache you can imagine! Featured in Firehouse magazine (Dec. '95), the layout of this simulator features various sector assignments with students identified by ICS vests & a communication system. Each of the 4 sessions features different advanced scenarios with assignments for all participants. Class size is limited. [Each of the four sessions is 90 minutes] 3B WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE EMS HAZ MAT OFFICER? (Bevelacqua) The participant will be taken through the role of the EMS Haz Mat Officers role and responsibilities. This will focus on safety and EMS issues such as interface with the transport phase and the receiving facilities. [90 minutes] TANK CAR DAMAGE ASSESSMENT This is (Wright) a down-to-earth approach to determining the extent of damage following a wreck. The workshop will review tank car damage statistics, typical tank car construction and types of tank car damage. Includes conditions which trigger, violent rupture and how to inspect damaged tank cars. Discusses options available to emergency responders based on the type and extent of damage. [90 minutes] 3D HOUSTON WATER SPILL RESPONSE EXPERIENCE (Temperilli & Driskell) Representatives of Smith Environmental will highlight the lessons learned by responders on several large scale incidents throughout the Houston, Texas petrochemical community. This includes the San Jacinto flood and fire with subsequent oil & hazardous chemical response; water spill responses in the Houston ship channel; spill response experiences along the chemical corridor both in and out of plant settings; and the mitigation and containment of free floating oil from remote production sites. Specifically addressed will be I.C.S., fast water booming techniques, heavy versus light product cleanup and other advanced techniques. [90 minutes] 3E SO YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR OWN HAZ MAT TRAINING VIDEO (Massingham) With video such an important element in training & public relations, many organizations want to make their own haz mat training tapes that will speak directly to the organization's needs and requirements. This workshop covers the production process from the initial idea through to it appearing on the screen. Research, script writing, production planning, shooting, sound recording and editing are covered, with a view to making a haz mat program that is successful in communicating the subject matter to the target audience. Emergency Film Group will also share "Tips of the Trade" on how to set up realistic haz mat scenarios for either video work or simply creating a better training drill. [90 minutes] 3F BOOM DEPLOYMENT & RECOVERY ON INLAND WATER WAYS - PART I (Bennett) This involves four 90 minute parts covering the most common water spill incidents emergency responders handle. Includes correct methods for deploying boom on inland creeks; rivers, ponds and small lakes. Parts I & II cover basic equipment required and proper training needed to perform the jobs efficiently & safely. Parts III & IV have students on a nearby pond performing "hands-on" techniques. It is highly recommended that you attend first half since no one will be able to operate in the boats without attending Parts I & II due to water safety orientation. Personal Flotation Devices provided & r~quired for all water operations. [includes four 90 minute parts] Workshop 3 continues on next page .3G UND~ERSTANDING THE NEW GENERATION OF CPC (Ziegier) This workshop will discuss the new generation of coated and laminated Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) garments, as well as their methods of protection. Topics include CPC qualities, performance criteria, and testing standards. [90 minutes] 4A 4C 4D 4F 4G ABBOTTVlLLE - PART II (Abbott) See 3A for details. HAZ MAT TEAM HEAT STRESS CONSIDERATIONS (Stilp) The participant will be taken through the study of how heat affects the body. They will be introduced to the physiology of heat stress, how the body hydrates, acclimation, metabolic therrnoregulation and additional factors contributing to heat stroke. Conditions of hazardous materials response that contribute to heat emergencies while working in P P E will be discussed. The program will wrap up by identifying useful ways to avoid injuries caused by heat stress so Haz Mat Teams can function in a safer manner. [90 minutes] RESPONDING TO SPECIALTY CHEMICAL INCIDENTS (Zink) This will differentiate specialty chemicals from those commonly found in transportation. You will find that you do not have to have a chemist to successfully respond to these incidents. A review of incident management systems will be discussed as a means to not only identify but to develop strategies to handle these materials. Several case studies will be used to reinforce the methods and concepts presented. [90 minutes] EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS (Spurlin) It could be in an apartment, house, truck, boat or rental storage unit - it could be anywhere when you least expect it! Do you know how to identify a drug lab? How to protect yourself and your crew from a clandestine drug lab? How do you recognize a drug lab, and what do you do if you find one? Your area may not have had a great deal of experience with this problem.., yet! This workshop will cover both emergency and remediation operations involving clandestine drug labs and this important information could just save your life! [90 minutes] 'LANNING & RESPONSE INTERFACE: PUBLICand PRIVATE SECTOR JSlNG THE UNIFIED COMMAND SYSTEM (Kimball) The development and utilization of unified command systems can facilitate planning and response integrating the private and public sectors. The program will utilize case studies and examples to provide solutions to public/private sector interface. [90 minutes] BOOM DEPLOYMENT & RECOVERY ON INLAND WATER WAYS PART II (Bennett) See 3F for details. IN-SUIT EMERGENCIES (Emery) Covers many types of emergencies & explores techniques for handling potentially life threatening emergencies that can occur while wearing CPC. Various techniques & corrective actions are demonstrated while wearing CPC. Includes handling various suit & equipment emergencies, SCBA malfunctions, entrapment, illness or injury, contamination, fire & declaring an emergency. This is not basic CPC training - it will provide advanced information to consider & practice before experiencing an emergency while wearing CPC. [90 minutes] 5A ABBOTTVlLLE - PART III (Abbott) See 3A for details. 5B EMS's ROLE AT THE HAZ MAT INCIDENT (Bevelacqua) Covers role of EMS at the hazardous materials event and conditions of haz mat response that contribute to medical functions. Will include medical surveillance, decontamination, treatment, transportation and EMS special considerations. [90 minutes] 5C PIPELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE (Zink) Describes use of pipeline ,stems in the peffoleum industry construction, typical maintenance 5D 5E 5F 5G 6A 6D 6E 6F SG operations and the products commonly transported. Pre-planning responses will be a central theme in the program while "DO's and DON'T's" of pipeline response are presented. News footage and slides of several case studies will be presented to emphasis tactical and strategic operating techniques. [90 minutes] BIG SUR PRISES COME IN SMALL PACKAGES- PART I (Socks & Grim) Non-bulk containers make up the biggest percentage of hazardous material releases for industrial and fire department haz mat response teams. This program will concentrate on releases involving non-bulk release situations, the latest leak and spill control equipment/materials and a hands-on session utilizing Level B Chemical Protective Clothing. [Two 90 minu{e parts] PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF CHEMICALS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS (Peterson) This presentation will explore how flammable materials change from solids to liquids to gases and the related terminology of these physical parameters. Additionally, the direct and indirect relationships between materials boiling points, flash points, ignition temperature, vapor content and vapor pressure will be examined. This information will give fire officers and haz mat team officers a better visualization as to how to handle events involving these materials. All this information is presented in an easily understandable format that does not require a pocket protector. [90 minutes] BOOM DEPLOYMENT & RECOVERY ON INLAND WATER WAYS - PART III (Bennett) See 3F for details. HOW TO SELECT THE WRONG CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (Mann) Examines issues surrounding selection of CPC, particular emphasis on assessment of hazards & criterion required for selecting the proper Chemical Protective Clothing. Reviews current industry guidelines on the relationship between chemical properties & suit designs. Will propose inclusion of more information from hazard assessment in CPC selection process. [90 minutes] ABBOTTVlLLE - PART IV (Abbott) See 3A for details. CAN HAZ-MAT A.L.S. BE TRULY FIREFIGHTER PROOF? (Stilp) The participants will be introduced to the ALS aspect of hazardous materials. Some field treatments will be discussed with all participants receiving a copy of hazardous materials standing orders used by the Orlando Fire Department. In addition, the participants will be introduced to a drug box set-up that is used by many teams in Florida and had been titled "the firefighter proof drug box". [90 minutes] RAIL CAR ANATOMY AN D R ES PONSE (Zink) This program will describe the common rail cars found in transportation and ways to positively identify them. It is critical to the safety of firefighters and the community that the initial responders know what to do before the industry team arrives. This will discuss a systematic approach to rail emergency response which can be used by career and volunteer departments. Several case studies will be used to illustrate the need for preparedness. [90 minutes] BIG SURPRISES COME IN SMALL PACKAGES - PART II (Socks & Grim) This is the second half of workshop 5D. [Two 90 minute parts] STRUCTURE FIRES AND HAZ MATS: WHAT IS INSIDE AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT (Hand) This is a complete repeat - see workshop 2C for details. [90 minutes] BOOM DEPLOYMENT & RECOVERY ON INLAND WATER WAYS - PART IV (Bennett) See 3F for details. EVALUATING DECONTAMINATION EFFECTIVENESS (Peterson) How can responders be confident that their decontamination efforts at a hazardous materials incident are adequate? This presentation will provide insights in how to evaluate your own decontamination efforts and better assure your health and safety. Multiple decontamination methods are evaluated. [90 minute]