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Support Ladder Companies (SOC) |
Intro: (SOC) SLC have been formed to augment the special operations command in a variety of rescue and haz-May incidents. Each SLC has a utility-type truck ( Support Vehicle). They cannot identity many materials, which will need the advance skills and equipment of a Hazardous Materials Technician unit(HMTU) or Haz-Mat company 1 (HMC1). Response To Alarms: In addition to assigned first alarms, confined space rescues, collapses, trench cave-ins or reports of persons buried, suspended scaffold emergencies. When responding as a SLC they shall bring their support vehicle as well. The nearest available SLC shall be special called to other types of emergencies when the assigned Rescue/ Squad companies are unavailable. If this happens the dispatcher will also special call the next closest available Rescue/ Squad companies. Additional SLC may be called by IC to emergencies to assist Rescue, Squad or Haz-May Company. SLC will respond to a WMD event to assist Rescue,Squad or Haz-Mat operating as part of the Emergency Response plan. SLC shall not be special called to fires in lieu of calling a Rescue/Squad. Also SLC shall not be special called to a haz-May incident in lieu of a (HMTU) or (HMC1). SLC Training and Designation: SLC receive 40 hrs of Hazardous Materials training. They’re trained and certified to operate in a Level A and B Chemical protective clothing (CPC) and can do decontamination of members or civilians. Upon completing the course members will be a Hazardous Materials Technician 1 they are trained or equipped to handle leak stopping, neutralizing or overpacking a product unless requested or assist an HMTU or HMC1. When they do assist it will be under the direct supervision of HMTU/HMC1 officers. Their training will not allow them to conduct complex entries into confined spaces. Their training is compatible with Rescue/Squad so when they come on scene, they can build on the work already began by the SLC. Squad/Rescue have at least 80hrs of trading in Hazardous Materials. They are Hazardous Materials Technician 2. HMC1 members receive Hundreds of training and are Hazardous Materials Specialist 1 or 2. Staffing: SLC can not be used to meet minimum Haz-Mat Tec staffing levels in Squad/ HMC1. These units need Haz-Mat Tec 2 or Haz-May Spec. SLC needs minimum 1 trained officer/acting officer and at least 3 trained FF. If not the Dispatcher, Battalion, Division must know that the unit is not inservice as SLC for that tour. To perform a Hazardous Materials entry, IC shall ensure two entry members, two backup members and sufficient decontamination personnel are assembled prior to entry. Members only perform what trained, members who are not trained won’t attempt the task. Refresher Training: Operations will issue 3 bucks lips in early December for the next year of SOC refresher training dates for FF, div covering officers and Decon engine officers. Haz-Mat school will send email notification every 3 months, starting in early December. A minimum of 1 member from each SOC support unit per training date will be required. Covering/ Engine decon Officers must select a date within the year. A email with selected members name and chosen date will be required in 30day. Company Commanders will be responsible for receiving email notification approximately 2 weeks before the training for members. Division/ Battalion training Coordinators along with D/B officers will be in these notifications to ensure compliance. Company Commanders are required to complete the receipt of training order form for all members scheduled to attend. If can not attend they shall be replaced by an alternate member determined by Company Commander. Every effort shall be made to fill all trading slots. Equipment: SLC are assigned a utility type truck( Support Vehicle) identical to a CPC truck, but equipped with additional rescue and Haz-Mat equipment. Operations: High Angle Response-Suspended Scaffold Emergencies: SLC shall use the 1/2 kernmantle rope instead of the 9/16 LSR when lowering a safety line to stranded workers to attach to their harnesses. Confined Space Rescues: SLC are trained to commence operations at these incidents within specific limits. These limits are determined by breathing apparatus duration, retrieval system capability, availability of special protective clothing, Rescue device availability and other factors. SLC members are not allowed to enter a space that’s required to leave the direct line of sight of officer supervising entry. A fully equipped backup Rescuer shall remain on standby just Incase the 1st rescuer is injured, overcome or needs help in escaping the space. SLC can only attempt entry when a suitable high point anchor shall be positioned to allow a retrieval system to be placed, air monitoring which determines whether atmospheric hazards present. SLC shall not attempt any entry where the hazards are other than atmospheric and controllable, or are not identifiable and controllable. ie person trapped in cesspool , get them with SCBA and retrieval line. But entry into a chemical tank where product is not know is a NO GO. Collapse Ops: SLC have basic training in the five phases of the collapse Rescue plane but do not carry shoring to fiction fully to stop a secondary collapse. When tunneling, trenching or cutting through supporting a Rescue will do it and the SLC will give logistical and manpower support. Trench Cave-In Operations: SLC shall begin scene evaluation and hazard identification through the use of their air monitoring equipment. Establish a safe zone around the perimeter of the site. With the prevention of a secondary cave-in as prime consideration, they will if possible remove the spoil pile from danger If its been identified as a problem. Take steps to remove unnecessary vehicles and vibrations. Make the IC aware of need for access for specialized rescue vehiclea to perimeter of the trench and assist in maintaining such clear access. OSHA REGS. A. Each member in excavation must be protected from cave-ins by shoring. Except: 1 when excavations are made entirely in stable rock. 2 Excavations are less than 5ft in depth and examination of the ground by a competent person provides no indication of potential cave-in. B. A stairway, ladde, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavation that are 4ft (1.22) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25ft of lateral travel for employees.
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Chemical Suicide Incidents |
Definition: This suicide technique involves chemicals like Sulfides (fungicide, paints, insecticides and shampoo) Acids ( muriatic or hydrochloride), liquid nitrogen, or hydrogen cyanide to create a toxic oxygen-deprived atmosphere in a confined area, usually a vehicle or a small room. Originating in Japan, chemical suicides have spread to the US and NYC. Harvard’s to 1st responder: Inhalation(Primary), Skin absorption or caustic-acid contamination, Flammability, Blood-Borne pathogens. Possible on scene Indicators: warning signs may be present on a car, in apartment or other confined areas. Person in a car or occupancy may exhibit any of the following signs: Appear to be sleeping. show signs of chemical exposure( difficulty breathing, convulsions or gasping) Cyanotic. Red in color( similar to carbon monoxide poisoning). victim wearing gloves or swimming goggles. Tape around windows or doors or use of plastic to contain vapors. Presence of chemical containers or strong chemical orders, such as hydrogen sulfide ( rotten egg smell). NOTE: sense of smell becomes desensitized rapidly and should not be relied on to measure the presence of chemicals. Operations: Should be guided by the Hazardous Materials fire tactics and procedures Haz-Mat2 ( General Guidelines) and Haz-May 7 ( Decontamination Procedures). Ems by Ems OGP 106-17. Incident specific: Transmit the 10-80 code 1 signal. Ensure NYPD response. Conduct a scene survey for safety. Don full PPE and use SCBA. Minimize the exposure of personnel and resource commitment. Stretch a charged his line with a fog nozzle attached. Primarily for decontamination; the line can also be used for vapor dispersal and fire suppression in case of ignition or explosion. Ventilate the vehicle or occupancy prior to entering. Avoid disturbing the container, generally found in a bucket, as it may increase chemical mixing and poisonous gas emissions. As the FDNY primary mission is life safety: Remove the patient from the Hazardous environment and check for responsiveness. If unresponsive and the assessment meets FDNY criteria for presumed death, handle the body as part of the crime severe investigation. Remove the patients clothing and flush with copious amounts of water as part of emergency decon before transport. When available use meters to monitor oxygen levels, flammable vapor concentrations, and the presence of hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide or other chemicals. Command: Expand the scope of Hazardous Materials monitoring and evacuation, as well as the need for decontamination of members and equipment, based on the identification of the material and the guidance of Haz Mat Ops. Follow FDNY protocol for pic-up of contaminates PPE, when appropriate. Ensure Hazardous Materials mitigation by appropriately trained Haz Mat personnel. Contain product or slurry, Recap virgin product, Contain mixture. Product identification is part of patient care and REMSCO protocols for relay to the receiving hospital. This can be accomplished by reading the product labels. If labels are absent or unreadable, it will require sampling of precursors and final product identification by a Haz- Mat Tech. Consider other substances( medications, alcohol) that may have been ingested by the patient, common go suicieds and transmit it to the hospital. Maintain crime decent security until the arrival of the NYPD. Advise PD and medical examiner that during transport of deceased the body bag may inflate due to off-gassing, and that precautions should be taken at the point where the bag will be opened for examination. Document the incident for possible lessons learned, further refinement of FDNY operations and future criminal investigation. Document all actions, MOS involved. |
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Technical Decon Task Forces |
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WMD Nerve Agent/ Antidote Administration By CPC |
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(Usps) bio-detection system operations |
Intro: The usps installed a BDS in various large mail handling facilities throughout NYC. The BDS is an automated system to detect anthrax that has been placed in mail. BDS info: It continuously analyzes and collects air samples around high speed sorting and routing machines. Then it analyzes for samples for anthrax. The scanning system compresses envelopes for more accurate readings. This compression process may force out a biological agent and contaminate the area around the sorting machine. The BDS analysis process may take as long as 90min. The letter will continue through the facility during this 90min period. When the system alerts it will be treated as a presumptive positive for anthrax. The USPS is anticipating a high level of accuracy with the BDS. The cud’s car is mandatory for any USPS facility with a BDS. The transmitted data area shall indicate the presence of a USPS BDS. Incident Management: an Initial Emergency Response Meeting Point will be established as per the Individual Facility Plan. Initial units will meet USPS personnel at the location to confirm the BDS Alert. An ICP will be established at the pre-designated location. Senior agency representatives will report to this ICP as per the Individual Facility Plan due to scope of incident. A Unified Operations Post will be established as per the Individual Facility Plan. Each primary agency will direct roles within their core competency. FDNY units will primarily operate with Haz-Mat Branch and Medical Branch. A FD Staging Area will be established as per the Individual Facility Plan and a Staging Area Manager will be designated. General Operation: Postal Workers will proceed to the Safe Refuge Area within the Facility and await establishment of decontamination areas by the FDNY. Note: USPS refers to a SRA as IN-Plant Refuge. U.S. Postal Inspectors will retrieve the PCR sample canister, Which will then be transported to the DOH for confirmation of an anthrax event. The NYPD will provide decontamination and back-up for the USPS Inspectors. The facility will be treated as a crime scene and the FBI will take over as lead investigators. FDNY units hall operate as per AUC 317. Initial Operations: 1st units shall report to the Initial Emergency Response Meeting Point, make contact with the USPS Liaison, determine the following: Verify activation of BDS alarm. Are all employees out of building or in a SRA within Facility. Are all employees accounted for Verify number of patients in each Exposure Group. Are there any immediate life safety concerns Note: USPS will conduct the 1st and 2nd Searches. FDNY units will enter only for immediate life safety concerns. Transmit a 10-80 for a confirmed BDS activation. The FDNY IC can special call additional FIre, Ems, and Haz-Mat resouces. Provide a preliminary report to the Dispatcher. Any other units above the initial alarm shall proceed to the pre-designated Fire Department Staging Area. Coordinate with the USPS and NYPD in establishing perimeters. Except for immediate life safety concerns, the only FDNY personnel allowed in the building will be Haz-Mat Technicians wearing the appropriate PPE. Monitor the environment to determine if any other hazards exist. ( monitor for radiological, flammable, and oxygen levels at a minimum). If any readings are outside of normal range, notify the Haz-Mat branch. FDNY Command Operations: Obtain a briefing from initial units and USPS Liaison. Establish or report to the Unified Operations Post as per the Individual Facility Plan. The Staff Chief shall proceed to the ICP. Establish and FDNY Staging Area as per the Individual Facility Plan. Establish the Haz-Mat/ Medical Branch Provide progress reports to the dispatcher. Establish a Command Channel. Verify that Law Enforcement has established the recommended perimeters for this site. Life Safety Operations: all BDS alarms shall be treated as Haz-Mat incidents. Life safety operations shall be conducted a follows: Units on the 1st alarm Shall Not enter the facility during the initial stages of operation unless there is a life hazard that needs to be addressed immediately. Note: USPS will be responsible for accounting for all employees, visitors and customers and are to do a 1st and 2nd Search if necessary. If entry is deemed wear full PPE, The Emergency Decon are must be established and a backup team designated, After exit proceed to the Contamination Reduction Zone for Decon, Maintain respiratory protection throughout the Decon process. Decontamination Operations: FDNY units will be responsible for Deconing of Group 2 and 3 patients. This will include operating in a designated areas to assist individuals and direct the flow of paints to the designated Decon areas. Haz-Mat Technician wearing PPE will be in the build at this time. FDNY OPS in building will be limited to designated SRA and Decon areas. Decon Process: Postal workers will go to SRA, USPS will provide a liaison to assist with plainsong the Decon process. HazMat Technicians will enter SRA to monitor the environment. The FDNY will setup Decon areas. The FDNY will assist with Group 2 and 3 Decon process. Response of adequate Decon resources. FDNY Decon Shower Apparatus/ Tents. Technical Decon Task Forces, Relief of members, Establishment of a rehabilitation area for members. Exposure Groups: Group1: people who were not in the production area contains the aerial-generating equipment during sample period before the BDS alarm, or people who were not in the area that shares an HVAC with production area. Procedures: Evacuate to SRA separate from Group2 and 3, No special Decon required. Group2: all persons who were in the product area contains the aerosol-generating equipment during the sampling and testing period before the BDS alarm, or who weee in an area that shares an HVAC system with production area. Procedures: Evacuate to SRA, Remove other garments. Wash exposed areas of skin with mild soap and copious amounts of warm water, Change into replacement clothing. Group3: Workers in advance as particularly at risk of exposure to a higher concentration of deposited spores as result of direct physical contact with the aerosol-generating equipment. Procedures: Evacuate to SRA, Remove ALL clothes, will require a full shower of all areas of the body with mild soap and warm water. Change into replacement clothes. This system helps minimize the actual number of potentially contaminated workers that may need Decon, Also minimize cross contamination. The Individual Facility Plan will include expected numbers of victims in each group.
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USPS Bio-Detection System Facility Operations, Addendum1 |
Special Building Alarm Assignment: Transmit a 10-80 for confirmed BDS alarm. You’ll get 4 Eng, 2 Lad, 2 BC, 1HMTU, 1 Haz-Tac conditions Officer, 2 TDTF, 1 BLS, Decon support Unit, 1 Deputy Chief, HB01, HM01, OMA Medical Officer, 2 Haz-Tac Ems, 1 EMS conditions officer, car 32 or 33. TDTF includes: 1BC, 1 Decon Eng, 1 Decon Shower Apparatus, 1 SSL, 1 CPC, 1 Haz-tac ems in addition. Possible Employee Contamination: Group1 least likely to be contaminated Projected-0 patients Group2 Potential for contamination Projected-1100 Patients Group3 Most likely to be contaminated Projected-300 patients Note: USPS does not use the Group1 Designation. All employees are classified in Group2 or 3. USPS Morgan Manhattan Mail Facility location: 341 9th Ave NY, NY 10199-9701 |
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Decon Shower Operations HazMat 15 |
Intro: FDNY Decontamination Shower Apparatus (DSA) can be either a shower equipped trailer pulled by a dedicated tractor or a single chassis apparatus with showering capabilities DSAs are designed to be used for Decon of FF or civilians that are ambulatory and are not displaying life threatening symptoms of exposure. Patients displaying extreme or Life threatening exposures require emergency Decon as per Hazardous Materials 7. DSA is used to remove: Nusiance contaminants such as construction dusts and polluted water ( black water diving) Contaminants that are not immediately life threatening such as asbestos, PCBs and biological contaminants( anthrax, blood borne and airborne pathogens). Contaminants that have potentially exposed patients where the patients are not displaying extreme signs and symptoms. These patients may or may not have been exposed but medical transport can be delayed until a technical Decon procedure is performed. Residual contamination after an emergency gross Decon has been performed. The DSA responds whenever the IC seems so. The IC consults with the HazMat Batt, Rescue Operating Batt or Safety Batt to see if it’s Response is required. A (HMTU) must be there to ensure proper precautions are taken such as hazard assessment, isolation zones, and PPE used. Where a DSA is assigned the HazMat Branch Director/Group Supervisor is responsible for: Ensure isolation zone and boundaries are defined and verified by meter/monitoring quipment. Isolate potentially contaminated FF and civilians at a (SRA). Designate a location where the DSA will be positioned. Designate a water supply for the DSA. Designate a location for gray water containment pools ( if required). Ensure that enough qualified personnel are assigned to support the Decon process including set-up and break-down, tracking of gear and personal belongings and medical monitoring. Depending on number of contaminated persons, the weather and duration of event, Extra units might have to assist the DSA. This can be accomplished by units there with proper training and equipment (HMTUs) or they can be special called. A (TDTF) May be required. DSAs are quipped with enough towels and disposable garments to provide for the Decon of 100 patients. Additional equipment can be found on the Decon Support Unit(DSU) SSL 2nd piece, CPC units 2nd piece and EMS HazTac Ambulances. Primary and backup companies: The Tractor Trailer Decon Shower Apparatus is in E-37 and E-283 Rescue Chassis Decon Shower Apparatus is in E-4, W-160 and E-251. Decon Support Unit is at SOC on Roosevelt Island. Decon/Primary units: E-4, E-283, E-37, E-251, E-160 Backup units: E-205 E-225, E-73, E-297, E-156 Primary and backup units are responsible for delivery, set-up, breakdown and support of Decon Trailers during an operation. Both primary and backup units have been trained to The Decon Eng level and can perform Decon operations as well. Dependent on the number of persons requiring Decon and the extent of the Decon necessary, a TDTF may be needed to assist. The DSU is responsible for transporting the DSU Apparatus and providing for FF Contaminated Equipment, PPE collection and tracking. The DSU also carries additional equipment including CPC APRs and privacy coveralls. The DSU responds to all responses where a DSA is assigned. The unit is staffed with 2 FF. Due daily responsibilities,the units arrival at the emergency can be delayed. Training and Staffing: Each tour the Primary and backup companies shall be staffed with a minimum of 2 FF trained to the Decon Eng Level. Offers and FF assigned to a primary company or backup company shall receive 24hr of Hazardous Materials Decon Eng Training l. trained members can be detailed to other Decon Engine Trained companies to a DSA Primary or backup company. Tractor trailer DSAs require tractor trailer trained chauffeurs. When responding, the DSA shall respond with both the DSA and their regularly assigned apparatus. The DSA should be subject of quarterly MUDs with both the assigned and backup units taking part. Water should be run through the shower heads and tents should be inspected to ensure the system is serviceable when called upon. The DSA officer must ensure the apparatus shower system and boilers are properly drained upon coclusion of operations and training events. DSA FF Standard operating Guidelines: 1 The delivery of the DSA to incident 2 Positioning the DSA at the designated location. 3 Connecting to a water supply 4 set-up of privacy tents, if required. 5 The use of yellow tape to define corridors. 6 The initial positions and set-up of gray water containment pools ( if required). 7 Connecting the gray water hose to the gray water containment pools (if required). 8 Use of the portable gray water particulate filters. 9 Starting the Decon showers. 10 Decon of the patients. 11 Wash-down of the interior of the DSA and related equipment. 12 At the end of operations, the Decon Unit will ensure that the Decon Trailer is freeze protected, used equipment is replaced and unit is placed back in serviceable condition. 13 PPE, personal effects and patient tracking. Crime scene procedures may need to be followed. NYPD May assign a patrol officer to take statements of Decon patients. Direct the patrol officer to the CAsualty Collection Point (CCP) General Maintenance: MUD Quarterly. For DSA trailer units the Generator is required to be started weekly for 15min. Before start up a inspection of the generators individual mechanical components and level of fluids must be checked. Any problems with the DSA are the responsibility of the assigned and quarters unit. |
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Protocol For Responses To Assignments Involving Unknown Substances HazMat 16 |
Operations: A incident involving a suspicious package, envelope, or powder shall follow this: When NYPD is already on scene: 1 Make contact with NYPD IC in order to determine credibility or intelligence if available. 2 Transmit the appropriate 10-80, specifying suspected anthrax 3 Determine if life Safety Operations are necessary, in progress, or completed. 4 Determine the number of people needing Decon, if any. 5 When patient contact is necessary, ensure proper PPE is worn(Consult with HazMat Batt for PPE guidance). 6 Maintain open lines of communication with units of responding HazMat Group for additional assistance. When NYPD is NOT already on scene: 1 Immediately request the response of NYPD. 2 Transmit the appropriate 10-80 signal, specifying suspected anthrax. 3 A preliminary reconnaissance should be performed by FDNY resources to gather as much information as possible regarding the incident 4 If ambulatory, have patients walk away from the area of exposure to another room or location that is isolated from other persons. 5 If patient contact is necessary, ensure proper PPE is worn by Cfrs, Emts and Paramedics as required and consistent with their level of HazMat training (Consult with the HazMat Batt for PPE guidance) 6 Shut down HVAC zones within the incident location if necessary. 7 Limit the number of responders in the area to decrease the risk of exposure. When the package is Unopened and there is no indication of a hazard, the unit shall isolate the area. When the package is Unopened and believed to present a hazard, the unit shall: 1 Isolate the package, 2 Move any persons believed to be contaminated to another isolated area. 3 Evaluate potential Life Safety issues. |
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Operations At Airborne Irritant Incidents HazMat 17 |
Operations: 1st responders gather and report info prior to entering or doing things in a contaminated environment. Do not enter prematurely to unknown Hazards. Full FF PPE and SCBA will be used at all times for minimum protection. There are 2 ways to protect the public from Hazardous Materials Discharges. 1 evacuation, 2 sheltering. 1. In case of airborne irritants, evacuation would be beat for exposed persons. Remove to fresh air will have a positive results. 2 Removing people from a uncontaminated apartment and walking them through a contaminated hallway or staircase can be bad. In this type of situation, the decision to shelter in place would be best. Controlled ventilation (Mechanical or Natural) could help rapidly dissipation of a vapor cloud. Be aware where you ventilate avoid venting to occupied areas. The IC should evaluate situations with life safety as priority. Remember to Transmit the 10-80 signal to alert incoming units to proceed with caution to avoid entering a contaminated area |
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Operations At Fentanyl Incidents HazMat18 |
Intro: Units responding to alarms for an unconscious person or overdose where Fentanyl is present or suspected should use care to avoid contact . Although the risk of exposure is minimal in an overdose situation, FF must wear PPE to avoid dermal contact, Inhalation and Ingestion. Caution: Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use the bathroom while working in an area with known or suspected Fentanyl. Do not touch the eyes, mouth and nose after touching any surface with Fentanyl. Symptoms Of Fentanyl Exposure Include: Confusion, Excessive Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea/Vomiting, Pinpoint pupils, Seizures, Low blood pressure, Slowed heart rate, Unresponsive, Difficulty Breathing, Hypoventilation, Respiratory arrest, Difficulty thinking, speaking or walking. Medical Care If Fentanyl Exposure Is Suspected: If the patient is not breathing or has no pulse start cpr, Monitor the patients airway, Administer Oxygen, Request Advanced Life Support, if an overdose is strongly suspected, and the patients respiratory rate is less than 10/min, administer intra-nasal (IN) Naloxone via: Mucosal Atomizer Device(MAD) 1 Adult 1mg/ml in each nostril. Total of 2 mg/ml. 2 Pediatric 0.5 mg/0.5 ml in each nostril Total of 1mg/1ml Narcan Nasal Spray: Adult and Pediatric 4mg/0.1ml in one nostril. If after 2-3 minutes there is no or minimal response, repeat administration of 4mg/0.1ml with second device into Other nostril. Relative Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Active seizure, Evidence of nasal trauma, nasal obstruction or epistaxis. Initiate transport, if after 5min and the patients respiratory rate is not great her than 10breaths/min administer a repeat dose of naloxone. Decontamination: Personal: Areas of direct skin contact wash with copious amounts of water. Wash with soap and water, Use of alcohol-based hand disinfectants or hypochlorite bleach solutions must be Avoided as they may enhance skin absorption of Fentanyl analogues. Take care not to break skin and cover all open wounds, Shower immediately. PPE Decon: If exposure to synthetic opioid occurs during FF operations, the PPE should be lightly wetted( just enough to wet and not a lot of drip off) remove and store in a bag. Minimize the use of free chlorine- based Decon solution on PPE as they may deteriorate the PPE Materials Place Decon items in double-sealed clear plastic bag with a label attached, placed on the apparatus in an appropriate location to preserve the integrity of the bag and transported to quarters, The bagged items shall be placed in a light traffic area on apparatus floor pending collection by Decon Support Unit. the bag shall be Marked with the members name, assigned unit and nature of contamination. Follow BSI when handling bagged items. |
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Lithium Ion Energy Storage System(outdoor and Rooftop installations) HazMat 19 |
Intro: ( ESS) is to store energy so it can be used at a future time. While there are many different types of ESS the particular one here is Lithium-ion batteries ( Li-ion) to store energy. Some applications include peak shaving, load shifting, UPS, frequency regulation, grid support, emergency back-up. ESTOP: Emergency stop device that will shut down the entire system. BMS: Battery Managment System is a device that constantly monitors the health of the batteries and shuts down the affected battery module or rack when it detects a problem. Cell (battery): The basic electrochemical Unit, characterized by an anode and a cathode, used to receive, store, and deliver electrical energy. It is the smallest component of the Li-ion-ESS. Module(battery): A subassembly consisting of a group of cells connected together either in a series or parallel configuration, with or without protective devices and monitoring circuitry. Rack(battery): A group of modules interconnected together in order to provide a greater energy capacity. There can be numerous racks inside a battery container/cabinet. Inverter/Rectifier: A device that changes DC power to AC power or AC power to DC power. Note: The rest of the System can still be running even though it may have shut down a section of system. The BMS data should be available for the IC at the location. The BMS data will show any trending rising temperatures within the ESS that may not be seen by the thermal imaging camera. LIon- ESS Applications: Peak Shaving: Is a method used to help alleviate the demand for energy during peak hours of the day. Grid Support: Is a method used to store a tremendous amount of energy that supports the utility electrical grid. shutting down these types of ESS can have a cascading effect on the grid and cause a lot of damage to the utility electrical grid. These systems should Not be shut down without consultation. Load Shifting: Is a method used in demand -side management. It involves moving the consumption of high wattage loads to different times within a day. UPS( Uninterruptible Power Supply): Provides battery backup when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. Some of these systems are used for critical infrastructure, such as financial data centers, and should not be shut down without consultation with a building engineer. ESS that are currently being used as a UPS and installed within buildings will mostly use lead acid batteries. In the future it is expected that they will be converted to Lithium ion batteries as replacement is required. Frequency Regulations: Is a method used to smooth out the uneven voltage from the grid that comes into the building. This helps to maintain expensive equipment against power surges or power reduction. Emergency Backup: Provides energy to vital systems in the event of an emergency within the building( fire pump, fire alarm, communications). Lithium Ion-ESS incident Response Procedures: No fire or smoke showing from the Container/Cabinet on arrival. 1st Units should see if ESS battery type is LI-Ion(Signage usually at FDC) . Establish an initial Danger Zone. All FDNY personnel must stay behind any physical barrier surrounding the ESS. Minimum of 50ft radius from container/Cabinets. Minimum of 100ft from Container/Cabinet Exhaust Fan Opening ( usually locates on the side opposite FDC) Cabinets May not have exhaust systems. Engines are to get a water source and stretch a precaution handline and stretch supply lines to FDC of water extinguishing system of the container/cabinet if available. Cabinets may not have FDC serving the installation. Transmit 10-80 for HazMat. HazMat Response: Check panel for BMS info if avoirdupois call REACHBACK number. If a Rising Temp of the battery or module exists do this: Request IC to Oder supply lines to FDC. ESS owned by CON ED( white hat: meet at designated area). ESS not owned by CON ED( SME: call for response). Shut down ESS under direction of SME or CON ED white hat. ESS May supply Grid Support System. ESTOP at FDC or inside the electrical room if ESS is supplying the building. Ensure the initial Danger Zone is enforced and maintained. Exhaust the container/cabinet after charging water extinguishing system (exhaust override switch at the FDC) If there is NO RIse In Temp of battery module: Do Not charge FDC, DO Not shut down ESS. Ensure Danger Zone is enforced and maintained. Exhaust the container/cabinet. Ask for SME for guidance via telephone. Note1: If the FDC is closer than 50ft from container/cabinet you only enter from order of IC. Note2: Battery cello failure is possible with no propagation in the ESS ( the ESS can continue to run with no adverse effects). Also, a component fire can be extinguished and no extension to the battery cells( clean agent deployed to extinguish component fire. Confirmed fire/smoke: 1st Units see if ESS battery is Li-ion-ESS, Establish an Danger Zone, FDNY stay behind any physical barrier next to ESS, Minimum 50ft from cabinets, Minimum 100ft from container exhaust fan opening, SHUT DOWN the ESS (ESTOP) at FDC or inside the electrical room if ESS is supplying a building, Charge water extinguishing system,Use exterior lines to cool adjacent cabinets and exposures if present and necessary, Use narrow Fog or straight stream nozzle and maximum reach of streams. Transmit a 10-80. HazMat Response: Ensure Danger Zone enforced, Call reach back number and ask for SME to respond( SME will Determine IG battery cell are involved or a component. Note: If the FDC is located closer than 50ft from the container/cabinet need ok from IC to enter. Post Fire Considerations Container/Cabinets Consult SME on scene- SME is required to be on scene within 2hrs. FDNY Amat open container/cabinet doors after talking with SME and the Fire is out. FDNY SHALL NOT ENTER ANY CONTAINER NO OVERHAULING SHALL BE DONE ON ANY ESS IC should transfer responsibility to SME for decommissioning/ Fire watch. |
