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Utah Fire Service Certification System

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS, OPERTIONS

& TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATION STANDARD

OCTOBER 2021

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Utah Fire Service Certification Council

Chairperson Scott Spencer, Chief

Payson Fire Department

Vice-Chairperson Jason Earl, Deputy Chief

Orem Fire Department

Council Members

TJ Brewer, Chief Rod Hammer, Chief Moab Fire Department Cache County Fire District Ron Harris, Chief Krista Horting, Battalion Chief Tropic Fire Department Weber Fire District Jeremy Raymond, Chief/Director Wade Snyder, Asst Fire Mgmt. Officer

Uintah Fire Suppression SSD Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands Merlin Spendlove, Battalion Chief Rod “Hoss” Tomkinson, Captain Hurricane Fire & Rescue Logan Fire Department Christopher Trevino, Battalion Chief David Youngberg, Battalion Chief West Jordan Fire Department North Davis Fire District

Utah Fire & Rescue Academy Staff

Director Brad Wardle

Program Manager Lori Howes

Certification Specialists Jennifer Lindley – Northern Region

Trudy Meister – Central Region Sharon Stokes – Salt Lake County/Southern Region

For questions or comments concerning this or other Utah certification standards contact:

Utah Fire Service Certification Council Utah Fire & Rescue Academy

Utah Valley University 3131 Mike Jense Parkway

Provo, Utah 84601 Toll-Free # 1-888-548-7816

FAX # 801-374-0681 www.uvu.edu/ufra

http://www.uvu.edu/ufra

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Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials Operations Technical Committee

The Certification Council would like to recognize and extend a voice of appreciation to the following fire service professionals for their work on the Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, and Technician standards. These individuals devoted many hours to reviewing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1072 standard, certification test banks, and reviewing and developing the skills for this standard. Thank You… Hazardous Materials Awareness & Ops Dave Youngberg, Battalion Chief North Davis Fire District *Certification Council Representative Adam Davies, Captain Salt Lake City Fire Department *HazMat Advisory Council Representative Hoss Tomkinson, Paramedic Captain Logan Fire Department Paul Bedont, Chief Price Fire Department Anthony Stowe, Captain Salt Lake City Fire Department Matt Evans, Chief Washington City Fire Department Randy Willden, Chief North Toole Fire District Karl Steadman, Battalion Chief Salt Lake City Fire Department Jordan Smith, HazMat Technician Captain Cedar City Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Hoss Tomkinson, Captain Logan Fire Department *Certification Council Representative Ryan Peterson, Battalion Chief Orem Fire Department Adam Davies, Captain Salt Lake City Fire Department Golden Barrett, Battalion Chief Hill Air Force Base Fire Department Wade Francis, Deputy State Fire Marshall - HazMat State Fire Marshal’s Office Tony Stowe, HazMat Specialist Salt Lake City Fire Department Jeremy Winn, Captain/HazMat Training Officer Weber Fire District Cody Barton, HazMat Technician Sevier County Emergency Management

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Requirements .............................4 Entrance Requirements .........................................................................................4 Department Training Officers ...............................................................................5 Department Training Written Objectives ................................................................................................5 Skills Objectives...................................................................................................6 Department Training Records ...............................................................................6 "In House" Skills Examination .............................................................................7 Certification Examinations Written ................................................................................................................7 Skills "Spot Check" ..............................................................................................8 HazMat Awareness Certification Certification .........................................................................................................9 Re-certification.....................................................................................................9 HazMat Awareness Checklist ............................................................................. 10 HazMat Awareness Skill Objectives Recognition and Identification ..............................................................................11 Initiate Protective Action ......................................................................................11 Notification ..........................................................................................................11 Training Record Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Record .................................................12 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Requirements .............................13 Entrance Requirements .........................................................................................13 Department Training Officers ...............................................................................13 Department Training Written Objectives ................................................................................................14 Skills Objectives...................................................................................................15 Department Training Records ...............................................................................15 "In House" Skills Examination .............................................................................15 Certification Examinations Written ................................................................................................................16 Skills "Spot Check" ..............................................................................................16 HazMat Operations Certification Prerequisites for Certification ...............................................................................18 Re-certification.....................................................................................................18 Hazardous Materials Operations Checklist ....................................................... 19

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Hazmat First Responder Operations Skill Objectives Reporting and Documentation ..............................................................................20 Decontamination ..................................................................................................22 Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................24 Performing Defensive Control Actions .................................................................26 Training Record Hazardous Materials Operations Training Record .................................................28 Hazardous Materials Technician Certification Requirements .............................31 Entrance Requirements .........................................................................................31 Physical Fitness Requirements ..............................................................................31 Department Training Officers ...............................................................................32 Department Training Written Objectives ................................................................................................33 Skills Objectives...................................................................................................33 Department Training Records ...............................................................................34 Department “In-house” Skill Exam .......................................................................34 Certification Examinations Written ................................................................................................................34 Skills “Spot Check” ..............................................................................................35 Hazardous Material Technician Certification Prerequisites for Certification ...............................................................................36 Re-certification.....................................................................................................36 Hazardous Materials Technician Certification Checklist .................................. 37 Hazardous Materials Technician Skill Objectives Surveying the Hazardous Materials Incident .........................................................38 Implementing the Planned Response .....................................................................42 Using Protective Clothing .....................................................................................46 Performing Control Functions...............................................................................48 Reports and Documentation ..................................................................................54 Training Record Hazardous Materials Technician Training Record .................................................58 Appendix A – Decontamination Corridor Example of Multiple Station Decontamination Corridor ........................................62 Appendix B - In-House Proctor Instructions Proctor Instructions for “In-House” Comprehensive Examination .........................64 Appendix C - Certification Forms Intent to Participate ..............................................................................................66 Examination Request Form ...................................................................................67 Certification/Recertification Request Form ...........................................................70

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INTRODUCTION

The world we live in is rapidly changing, and the many phases of the Fire Service are becoming so technical and complex that fire service training must be utilized to its maximum potential. Any overlap, fragmentation, and lack of basic structure must be eliminated. Standardization is the natural complement and necessity. The fire service in Utah, through a state certification program, can meet the needs of future growth and establish uniformity through certification. We will then have more effective and efficient utilization of resources so as to provide the best possible fire protection service for all the citizens throughout the state of Utah. The following certification requirements are based on the objectives listed in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2019 Edition, as verified and adopted by the Utah Fire Service Certification Council (UFSCC). Through these national standards and certification, candidates and fire departments have a tool to measure specific levels of skills, abilities and knowledge. The UFSCC believes that by participating in these certification program candidates and fire departments will be better prepared to provide quality life safety and fire protection for their communities. The following Utah Hazardous Materials state standard covers three levels of certification:

Hazardous Materials Awareness

The focus and purpose of Hazardous Materials Awareness is to give the front line firefighter the ability to:

- Detect and identify the presence of a hazardous material. - Collect information from the Emergency Response Guidebook. - Take protective actions by isolating the area and denying entry. - Make proper notifications to local/state/national organizations.

Hazardous Materials Operations

The focus and purpose of Hazardous Materials Operations is to give the front line firefighter the ability to:

- Perform all competencies as developed at the Awareness level. - Collect information using MSDS, CHEMTREC, local LEPC - Perform LIMITED defensive actions. - Establish and manage a decontamination corridor (under direction from a qualified HM Technician). - Don splash type protective clothing to assist as needed at a hazardous materials incident.

With successful completion of this standard which is based on the NFPA 1072, 2017 edition, a candidate will have satisfied all requirements for the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation levels as listed in the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i) Awareness and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) Operations.

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Hazardous Materials Technician

The focus and purpose of the Technician Level Responder is to give the front line firefighter the ability to:

- Demonstrate all competencies as developed at the Technician level. - Collect and interpret hazard and response information. - Determine extent of damage to containers. - Identify the response objectives for a hazardous materials incident. - Select PPE for a given action and decontamination procedures. - Don, work-in, doff Level A and B suits. - Perform control functions as determined by the action plan. - Evaluate, debrief, critique and document an incident.

With successful completion of this standard which is based on the NFPA 1072, 2017 edition, a candidate will have satisfied all requirements for the Hazardous Materials Technician as listed in the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii).

In Memoriam, September 11, 2001 We pay tribute to the 343 members of FDNY who gave their lives to save civilian victims on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center. They are true American heroes in death, but they were also American heroes in life. We will keep them in our memory and in our hearts. They are the embodiment of courage, bravery, and dedication. May they rest in peace.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to certify within the Utah Hazardous Materials Awareness program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete entrance requirements. 2. Set-up and maintain department records. 3. Train on the required written and skills objectives. 4. Pass a department “In-House” practical skills examination. 5. Meet any other training requirements/prerequisites as defined by the Certification Council. 6. Pass both written and practical skills examination administered by the Certification Council. 7. Request Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification. 8. Request re-certification

Entrance Requirements

The UFSCC acknowledges the importance of and need for entrance requirements as listed in the NFPA 1001 standard on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Many agencies and departments have existing policies, regulations, etc., already in place regarding these requirements. The handling of entrance requirements is a LOCAL MATTER, outside the authority and jurisdiction of the UFSCC. The Council will not check, test, evaluate or determine how individual agencies meet these requirements. Some departments have found it necessary to waive any type of entrance requirements due to their own special needs. As a local decision this is permitted. However, due to the amount of physical, mental and emotional stress inherent in this profession, the Utah Fire Service Certification Council strongly recommends careful evaluation before altering or doing away with existing entrance requirements.

The requirements as listed in NFPA 1001, Chapter 1 are:

Meet the minimum educational requirements established by the authority having jurisdiction.

The Utah Fire Service Certification Council Policy 11.3 requires that a candidate must be 18 years of age to be certified.

Meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical

Program for Fire Departments Physical fitness requirements for entry-level personnel shall be developed and validated by the authority

having jurisdiction. Physical fitness requirements shall be in compliance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and other legal requirements.

Occupational Safety and Health Requirements The requirements listed in NFPA 1500, 2018, Chapter 7, are:

1- Meet the Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment requirements of NFPA 1500, Policy 7.13.1, A.7.13.1

2- Meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(g) Use of respirators, “Prohibiting conditions that may result in facepiece seal leakage”.

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Department Training Officers In order for a department to enroll in the certification process, it is necessary for the department to assign training officers. It is recommended that the department assign at least two personnel as training officers, to coordinate and provide certification training. Department training officers shall be state certified at the level they are teaching. In addition, the Certification Council strongly recommends those training officers be state certified as a Fire Service Instructor I. Department training officers will be responsible for certification training. Their primary responsibility will be to teach, evaluate, and in-house test department personnel on the skill requirements for each level of certification training. Departments who do not have certified personnel to act as training officers for certification training should contact the Utah Fire And Rescue Academy at (801) 863-7700 or 1-888-548-7816 for assistance in setting up and monitoring certification training.

The final entrance requirement is to complete the "Intent to Participate" form provided in Appendix D and return it to the Certification Council. Remember, participation in the certification process is VOLUNTARY. Once you have enrolled, you can withdraw if desired. If a department is already participating in the Utah Fire Service Certification System, it will not be necessary to file another "Intent to Participate" form.

DEPARTMENT TRAINING

Hazardous Materials Awareness training is a basic level of knowledge that all firefighters should master. HazMat Awareness is a pre-requisite for certification for Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials Operations, Fire Service Inspector I, and Fire Investigator. There are different methods a department can use to receive training at Hazardous Materials Awareness. 1- Hazardous Materials Awareness course sponsored by the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy. 2- Hazardous Materials Awareness course as taught by Utah Division of Emergency Services & Homeland

Security's Hazardous Materials Institute (HMI). Participants who have completed this training should have their department request certification examination (written and skills) from the Utah Fire Service Certification Council. The certification examination can be administered upon completion of the Awareness course.

3- Department Based Training – Departments can create their own Hazardous Materials Awareness course which meets the requirements as outlined in NFPA 1072, 2017, Chapter 4. Testing will be conducted at the conclusion of the course upon request from the department training officer or administrator.

Written Objectives

Written objectives for Hazardous Materials Awareness are covered in the following text:

• IFSTA, Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition. • Emergency Response Guidebook (current edition)

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Skill Objectives

Each participant must be trained and evaluated in the performance of all skill objectives. Each of the skill objectives shall be completed swiftly, safely and with competence as defined below: • Swiftly -Each skill objective must be completed within the allotted time. • Safely -Each skill objective must be completed safely. Conduct that could injure an individual or damage

equipment is unacceptable. Equipment should be checked prior to skill testing or training to see that it is safe and functional.

• Competence - Each skill objective is performed in accordance with the Utah Standard. This includes

performing the proper steps in sequence. Competence will be measured in accordance with the UFSCS skill objectives.

Department Training Records

Each candidate shall have a current, accurate, and complete training record on file with the department which indicates that they have been trained on all skill objectives. The Training Record must be completed in its entirety in order to test. Training Records may be completed on a computer or by hand. Departments may set up their own training records or use the one provided in Appendix A of this standard, or the fillable Excel Training Record found online on UFRA’s website. If a department chooses to set up their own training record it must meet the following requirements:

1. Certification level clearly defined with NFPA standard number and edition. 2. Signature line for the candidate attesting that all skills have been trained on and a complete In-House

Comprehensive Exam was administered and passed. 3. Signature line for the Chief/Training Officer attesting that the candidate has been trained on all skills

and a complete In-House Comprehensive Exam was administered and passed. 4. The date of completion for the training record is recorded. 5. All skills from the Utah Certification Standard for this level are listed on the training record and

columns exist for: a. Training Record – Date/Inst b. In-House Comprehensive Exam – Date/Inst/Pass

Department “In House” Skills Examination

At the completion of the department's skills training, the department is required to hold an "in-house" skills examination for the level being trained. This is a comprehensive "in house" skill test conducted by the department training officers. This test is to ensure that skill mastery has been maintained from the beginning to the end of the training process, and to prepare participants for the state examination. Training officers may utilize other personnel to assist in administering the exam, however, all that assist must be certified at the level they are in-house testing. Proctor instructions for the examination are in Appendix B. In-house testers shall follow the proctor instruction sheet to provide for uniformity and fairness during the exam. It is recommended that participants be given two attempts at any skill. If they fail on the second try, then they have failed the evaluation and are required to go through additional training by the department trainer. No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during the test. After the evaluation, using the test to teach and train is recommended. If skill weaknesses are evident, the department shall conduct additional training and hold a new department "in house" skills examination to ensure their personnel have fully mastered all required skills. Only those

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participants who successfully pass the department’s skills test will be allowed to participate in the Certification Council's skills "spot check" examination. Department records must show that all participants have successfully passed the “in-house” exam.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS After completion of the training process, the Chief/Administrator can request testing for the candidate using the "Request for Examination” form in Appendix D. The candidate will then have three attempts to pass the written examination. A separate application must be sent to the Certification Council for each attempt. Request forms must reach the Certification Council no later than 30 days prior to the examination date. The entire examination process must be completed within one year of the first written exam date.

Written Examinations

The written examination is a randomly generated 60-question test covering the written objectives of Hazardous Materials Awareness. This examination is based on the candidate’s ability to use the North American Emergency Respond Guidebook (NAERG); therefore this book is used during the test. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the certification exam. Candidates failing the first attempt of the written exam will be permitted to retest no sooner than 30 days from the date of the last exam. Three attempts are given to pass the exam. If a participant fails the written examination three times, he/she has failed the certification process and must wait 1 year from the date of the last failed exam before re-entering testing. Exam results are forwarded to the Chief/Administrator within 30 days following the receipt of the completed Exam. SAMPLE WRITTEN EXAMINATION QUESTIONS: What is the ID Number for Ammonium benzoate? a- 9081. b- 9080 c- 2693. d- 2818. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) applies its definition of "any substance that poses an unreasonable risk to public safety and health" in commerce to: 1- hazardous materials. 2- consumer commodities. 3- chemical substitutes. 4- elementary particles.

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Skills “Spot Check” Examinations

This is a two-step examination. The first step is a department records check and the second step is the skills "spot check" examination. A Certification Tester appointed by the Utah Fire Service Certification Council conducts the examination. Training records are checked. If records are inadequate, corrective action must be taken before proceeding to the next step. The records must meet minimum requirements and are checked for the following: 1- Trainee has been trained in each skill for the level being evaluated. 2- A department training officer has signed off each skill. 3- Each trainee has passed a department "in-house" skills examination. The skills "spot check" examination is graded on a 100% pass/fail basis. The test is graded in the following three areas: • Swiftly -Each skill objective must be completed within the allotted time. • Safely -Each skill objective must be completed safely. Conduct that could injure an individual or damage




Participants are "spot checked" on ONE (1) skill. Participants are given two attempts if necessary to perform the skill. If they fail on the second attempt, the applicant must wait 30 days before the third and final attempt. Participants taking third attempts will test on the skill they missed plus an additional skill from the same section of the standard they failed during the previous two attempts. No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during this state test. Participants who have failed the third attempt of the written examination or the skills examination have failed the certification process and must wait 1 year from the date of the failed third attempt before they can re-enter state testing. After waiting 1 year, participants begin a new testing cycle beginning with a first attempt of a written or examination.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS CERTIFCATION

When all requirements for certification have been met, applicants are eligible to be certified. The Chief/Administrator may apply to the Utah Fire Service Certification Council for certification for those participants who have successfully completed the certification training/testing process. Request for state certification will be submitted to the Council using the "Request for Certification" form provided in Appendix D. The names are then checked against the official state records to ensure that each individual listed has met all requirements. Those applicants who have met the requirements are issued a wallet card and certificate. These are sent to the Chief/Administrator for disbursement. There is no cost for testing/certification if the candidate passes their written examination on the first attempt. A $40 testing/certification fee will be assessed if the candidate passes their written exam on the 2nd attempt, and a $60 fee will be assessed if the candidate passes their written exam on the 3rd attempt. This fee schedule is applicable as of July 1, 2013. *The above fee table applies to Utah Fire Departments only. All other agencies will be assessed a testing/certification fee of $90.00 per level.

Re-certification Certifications are valid for a three-year period. Each certified Candidate may renew certification by having the Chief of the Participating Agency submit an "Application for Re-certification" provided in Appendix D. Each certified Candidate shall participate in at least 36 hours of structured class and skill training per year. A total of 108 hours of training is required during the previous certification period.

For More Information on Utah Firefighter Certification, contact the:


Utah Fire & Rescue Academy 3131 Mike Jense Parkway

Provo, UT 84601 1-888-548-7816

www.uvu.edu/ufra


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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Each participant has met requirements listed in NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, Chapter 4 or those

established by the authority having jurisdiction. Department has filed an "Intent to Participate" form with the UFSCC.

DEPARTMENT TRAINING RECORDS: Each participant has a training record on file with the department that shows:

1- A learning experience in each skill objective 2- Dates of training 3- Initials of instructors

Each participant has trained on the Hazardous Materials Awareness written objectives.

DEPARTMENT "IN HOUSE" SKILLS EXAMINATION: Each participant has successfully completed an "In House" skills examination.

Results of exam are documented in department training records.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING /PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS: None.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS: Each participant has passed the UFSCC written examination.

Each participant has passed the UFSCC skill "Spot Check" examination administered by an

approved Certification Tester.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS SKILL OBJECTIVE

RECOGNITION AND IDENTIFICATION INITIATE PROTECTIVE ACTIONS

NOTIFICATION

Demonstrate initiating required notifications at a hazardous materials/WMD incident, given a hazardous materials/WMD incident.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.4.1 CONDITION: Given a scenario involving HazMat/WMD incident, current edition of the

ERG, and approved communications equipment. COMPETENCE: • Initiate call to 911 or emergency dispatch. • Identify yourself.

• Location of incident. • Explain the nature of the incident (Semi-tanker rollover, container leaking, amount of product being released).

• Identify additional concerns; victims, injuries, involved in fire, etc. • Identify product involved/ being released. (ERG, SDS, Shipping papers)

• Identify the initial isolation distance required. • Identify procedures for isolating and denying entry. TIME: 10:00 Minutes

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UTAH FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION SYSTEM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS TRAINING RECORD / IN-HOUSE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

Candidate Name: Department: Candidate Signature: Date of Completion: Chief/Training Officer Name: Chief/Training Officer Signature: This form may be completed on a computer but must be printed out for the Certification Tester to verify on test day. Date of completion and signatures of Chief/Training Offic Candidate must be original signatures. Signatures attest that all skills have been trained on and a complete In-House Comprehensive Exam was administered and passed. Falsification of signatures or any component of this document may result in the revocation, suspension, or denia certification. A fillable version of this form can be found on UFRA’s website.

SECTION TRAINING RECORD IN-HOUSE COMP. EXAM

SKILL

DATE INST. DATE INST. PASS RECOGNITION & IDENTIFICATION

INITIATE PROTECTIVE ACTIONS

NOTIFICATION

1. Demonstrate initiating required notifications at a hazardous materials/WMD incident, given a hazardous materials/WMD incident.

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HARARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to certify within the Utah Hazardous Materials Operations program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

1- Complete Entrance Requirements. 2- Meet pre-requisites, certified at Hazardous Materials Awareness with UFSCC. 3- Set up and maintain department records. 4- Train on the required written and skill objectives. 5- Pass a department "In House" practical skills examination. 6- Meet any other training requirements/prerequisites as defined by the Certification Council. 7- Pass both written and practical skills examination administered by the Certification Council. 8- Request Hazardous Materials Operations Certification. 9- Request re-certification.

Entrance Requirements The UFSCC acknowledges the importance of and need for entrance requirements as listed in the NFPA 1001 standard on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Many agencies and departments have existing policies, regulations, etc. already in place regarding these requirements. The handling of entrance requirements is a LOCAL MATTER, outside the authority and jurisdiction of the UFSCC. The Council will not check, test, evaluate or determine how individual agencies meet these requirements. Some departments have found it necessary to waive any type of entrance requirements due to their own special needs. Since this is a local decision, this is permitted. However, due to the amount of physical, mental and emotional stress inherent in this profession, the Utah Fire Service Certification Council strongly recommends careful evaluation before altering or doing away with existing entrance requirements. The requirements as listed in NFPA 1001, Chapter 1 are: 1- Meet the minimum educational requirements established by the authority having jurisdiction. 2- The Utah Fire Certification Council Policy 11.3 requires that a candidate must be 18 years of age to test and

be certified. 3- Meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582, Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire

Departments 4- Physical fitness requirements for entry-level personnel shall be developed and validated by the authority


Occupational Safety and Health Requirements

The requirements listed in NFPA 1500, 2018, Chapter 7, are: 1- Meet the Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment requirements of NFPA 1500, Policy 7.13.1, A.7.13.1.

2- Meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(g) Use of respirators, “Prohibiting conditions that may result in facepiece seal

leakage”. 3- Meet OSHA 1910.134 (g)(1)(i)(A)(B) Occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.

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Department Training Officers In order for a department to enroll in the certification process, it is necessary for the department to assign training officers. It is recommended that the department assign at least two personnel as training officers to coordinate and provide certification training. Department training officers shall be state certified at the level they are teaching. In addition, the Certification Council strongly recommends those training officers be state certified as a Fire Service Instructor I. Departments who do not have certified personnel to act as training officers for certification training should contact the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy at (801) 863-7700 or 1-888-548-7816 for assistance in setting up and monitoring certification training.

The final entrance requirement is to complete the "Intent to Participate" form provided in Appendix D and return it to the Certification Council. Remember, participation in the certification process is VOLUNTARY. Once you have enrolled, you can withdraw if desired. If a department is already participating in the Utah Fire Service Certification System, it will not be necessary to file another "Intent to Participate" form.

DEPARTMENT TRAINING

Hazardous Materials Operations training is a basic level of knowledge that all firefighters should master. NFPA 1500 strongly suggests that all firefighters who could respond to a potential hazardous materials spill be certified Hazardous Materials Operations as a minimum. The Operations level is also a pre-requisite for certification at Firefighter I. There are different methods a department can use to receive training at Hazardous Materials Operations. 1- Hazardous Materials Operations course sponsored by the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy. 2- Hazardous Materials Operations course as taught by Utah Division of Emergency Services & Homeland

Security's Hazardous Materials Institute (HMI). Participants who have completed this training should have their department request certification examinations (written and skills) from the Utah Fire Service Certification Council. Certification examinations can be administered upon completion of the Operations course.

3- Department Based Training – Departments can create their own Hazardous Materials Operations course

which meets the requirements as outlined in NFPA 1072, 2017, Chapter 5, 6.2, and 6.6. The skills and Training Record as given in this standard must be completed for each person and a completed training record must exist for each participant. Testing will be conducted at the conclusion of the course upon request from the department training officer or administrator.

Written Objectives

Written objectives for Hazardous Materials Operations are covered in the following text: • IFSTA, Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Ed. • Emergency Response Guidebook (current edition).

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Skill Objectives

Each participant must be trained and evaluated in the performance of all skill objectives. Each of the skill objectives shall be completed swiftly, safely and with competence as defined below:

• Swiftly -Each skill objective must be completed within the allotted time. • Safely -Each skill objective must be completed safely. Conduct that could injure an individual or damage




Department Training Records Each candidate shall have a current, accurate, and complete training record on file with the department which indicates that they have been trained on all skill objectives. The Training Record must be completed in its entirety in order to test. Training Records may be completed on a computer or by hand. Departments may set up their own training records or use the one provided in Appendix A of this standard, or the fillable Excel Training Record found online on UFRA’s website. If a department chooses to set up their own training record it must meet the following requirements:

1. Certification level clearly defined with NFPA standard number and edition. 2. Signature line for the candidate attesting that all skills have been trained on and a complete In-House

Comprehensive Exam was administered and passed. 3. Signature line for the Chief/Training Officer attesting that the candidate has been trained on all skills

and a complete In-House Comprehensive Exam was administered and passed. 4. The date of completion for the training record is recorded. 5. All skills from the Utah Certification Standard for this level are listed on the training record and columns

exist for: a. Training Record – Date/Inst b. In-House Comprehensive Exam – Date/Inst/Pass

Department “In House” Skills Examination

At the completion of the department's skills training, the department is required to hold an "in-house" skills examination for the level being trained. This is a comprehensive "in house" skill test conducted by the department training officers. This test is to ensure that skill mastery has been maintained from the beginning to the end of the training process, and to prepare participants for the state examination. Training officers may utilize other personnel to assist in administering the exam, however, all that assist must be certified at the level they are in-house testing. Proctor instructions for the examination are in Appendix B. In-house testers shall follow the proctor instruction sheet to provide for uniformity and fairness during the exam. It is recommended that participants be given two attempts at any skill. If they fail on the second try, then they have failed the evaluation and are required to go through additional training by the department trainer. No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during the test. After the evaluation, using the test to teach and train is recommended. If skill weaknesses are evident, the department shall conduct additional training and hold a new department "in house" skills examination to ensure their personnel have fully mastered all required skills. Only those participants who successfully pass the department’s skills test will be allowed to participate in the Certification

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Council's skills "spot check" examination. Department records must show that all participants have successfully passed the “in-house” exam.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS After completion of the training process, the Chief/Administrator can request testing for the candidate using the "Request for Examination” form in Appendix D. The candidate will then have three attempts to pass the written examination and three attempts to pass the skill "spot check" examination. A separate application must be sent to the Certification Council for each attempt. Request forms must reach the Certification Council no later than 30 days prior to the examination date. The entire examination process must be completed within one year of the first written exam date.

Written Examinations

The written examination is a randomly generated 80-question test covering the written objectives of the Hazardous Materials Operations standard. This examination allows the use of the Emergency Responds Guidebook. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the certification exam. Candidates failing the first attempt of the written exam will be permitted to retest no sooner than 30 days from the date of the last exam. Three attempts are given to pass the exam. If a participant fails the written examination three times, he/she has failed the certification process and must wait 1 year from the date of the last failed exam before re-entering testing. Exam results are forwarded to the Chief/Administrator within 30 days following the receipt of the completed exam. SAMPLE WRITTEN EXAMINATION QUESTIONS: The operation of limiting the size of the Hazmat release area, once it has escaped from its container, best describes: a- Containment b- Concealment c- Control d- Confinement

Health effects appearing within 72 to 96 hours following an exposure to a toxin would be considered: a- Sub-acute b- Chronic c- Acute d- Post chronic

Skills “Spot Check” Examinations

This is a two-step examination. The first step is a department records check and the second step is the skills "spot check" examination. A Certification Tester appointed by the Utah Fire Service Certification Council conducts the examination.

Training records are checked. If records are inadequate, corrective action must be taken before proceeding to the next step. The records must meet minimum requirements and are checked for the following:

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1- Trainee has been trained in each skill for the level being evaluated. 2- A department training officer has signed off each skill. 3- Each trainee has passed a department "in-house" skills examination. The skills "spot check" examination is graded on a 100% pass/fail basis. The test is graded in the following three areas: • Swiftly -Each skill objective must be completed within the allotted time. • Safely -Each skill objective must be completed safely. Conduct that could injure an individual or damage




Participants are "spot checked" on THREE (3) skills. No prior notification of the skills being tested will be given. Participants are given two attempts if necessary, to perform each skill. If they fail on the second attempt, the applicant must wait 30 days before the third and final attempt. Participants taking third attempts will test on the skill they missed plus an additional skill from the same section of the standard they failed during the previous two attempts. No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during this state test. Participants who have failed the third attempt of the written examination or the skills examination have failed the certification process and must wait 1 year from the date of the failed third attempt before they can re-enter state testing. After waiting 1 year, participants begin a new testing cycle beginning with a first attempt of a written or examination.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION When all requirements for certification have been met, applicants are eligible to be certified. The Chief/Administrator may apply to the Utah Fire Service Certification Council for certification for those participants who have successfully completed the certification training/testing process. Request for state certification will be submitted to the Council using the "Request for Certification" form provided in Appendix D. The names are then checked against the official state records to ensure that each individual listed has met all requirements.

Those applicants who have met the requirements are issued a wallet card and certificate. These are sent to the Chief/Administrator for disbursement. There is no cost for testing/certification if the candidate passes their written examination on the first attempt. A $40 testing/certification fee will be assessed if the candidate passes their written exam on the 2nd attempt, and a $60 fee will be assessed if the candidate passes their written exam on the 3rd attempt. This fee schedule is applicable as of July 1, 2013. *The above fee table applies to Utah Fire Departments only. All other agencies will be assessed a testing/certification fee of $90.00 per level.

Prerequisites for Certification Applicants for certification at Hazardous Materials Operations must be state certified through the Utah Fire Service Certification System at the Hazardous Materials Awareness. Hazardous Materials Operations certification will not be issued until participants have fulfilled this requirement.

Re-certification Certifications are valid for a three-year period. Each certified Candidate may renew certification by having the Chief of the Participating Agency submit an "Application for Re-certification" provided in Appendix D. Each certified Firefighter shall participate in at least 36 hours of structured class and training per year. A total of 108 hours of training is required during the previous certification period.

For More Information on Utah Firefighter Certification, contact the:


Utah Fire & Rescue Academy 3131 Mike Jense Parkway

Provo, UT 84601 1-888-548-7816

www.uvu.edu/ufra


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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Each participant has met requirements listed in NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, Chapter 4 or those

established by the authority having jurisdiction. Department has filed an "Intent to Participate" form with the UFSCC.

DEPARTMENT TRAINING RECORDS: Each participant has a training record on file with the department that shows:

1- A learning experience in each skill objective. 2- Dates of training. 3- Initials of instructors.

Each participant has trained on the Hazardous Materials Operations written objectives.



ADDITIONAL TRAINING/PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS: Each participant is state certified through the UFSCC at Hazardous Materials Awareness.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS: Each participant has passed the UFSCC written examination

Each participant has passed the UFSCC skills "Spot Check" examination administered by an approved

Certification Tester

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS SKILL OBJECTIVES

REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION

1. Demonstrate procedures for establishing and transferring command at a Hazardous Materials/WMD incident, utilizing an incident management system.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 5.2.1 CONDITION: Given a Local Emergency Response Plan (LERP) provided by the Authority

Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), a scenario for a Hazardous Materials/WMD incident and an Emergency Response Guide (ERG).

COMPETENCE: • Give a brief size-up:

o Unit on scene. o Location. o Nature of incident (i.e. Containers, location, nearby exposures, risks). o Current conditions (This is what I see).

• Identify material. •Identify the isolation zones. •Implement appropriate emergency operations. •Implement site safety and control plan. •Designate a safety officer. •Establish Incident Command & Accountability and announce location. •Name the Incident.

TIME: 7:00 Minutes 2. Brief assigned personnel so that the personnel are informed of specific tasks, standards, safety, operational, and special interest area considerations. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 5.3.1 CONDITION: Given a scenario involving HazMat/WMD incidents, including a completed

Incident Action Plan/ICS Form 208 HM. COMPETENCE: • Status of incident. • Hazards identified. • Tasks to be performed. • Description of the site. • Expected duration of the tasks. • PPE requirements. • Monitoring requirements. • Describe emergency radio traffic procedures. • Describe evacuation signal procedures. TIME: 7:00 Minutes

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3. Identify and complete the reporting and documentation requirements within the emergency response plan or IAP regarding PPE. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 5.4.1, 5.6.1 CONDITION: Given a scenario and a blank ICS 202 & ICS 204, a completed ICS Form 208

HM, other documents used by the AHJ to meet FEMA and/or department SOG’s, document the type of PPE required by the scenario and special instructions.

COMPETENCE: • Fill out the ICS 202 (General Safety Message). *Requires the use of PPE when exposures are expected. • Fill out the ICS 204 (Special Instructions). -Identify type of PPE required by scenario. -Identify when it is to be worn. -Reinforce compliance. • Verbalize if objectives are being met. -Conditions improving or not. -PPE appropriate. -Isolation zones adequate. • Verbalize adjustments as necessary. TIME: 10:00 Minutes (time begins after scenario has been reviewed)

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DECONTAMINATION

4. Demonstrate Emergency Decontamination of a victim or responder by using water. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 5.5.1

CONDITION: Given water supply, wearing full PPE as defined by the Emergency Response Guide, hose/nozzles, 2-member team. Victim to be decontaminated to be dressed in splash suit or firefighter turnouts or street clothing.

PPE for responders: Fire Service - Minimum Firefighter Turnouts, SCBA. Police/EMS - Minimum Splash Suit, SCBA. *PPE donned before skill begins. COMPETENCE: • Select appropriate site to minimize runoff contamination. • Responder directs victim on procedures (flush, strip, flush, cover). • Rinse personnel starting from the head, working towards the feet.

• Victim being decontaminated removes contaminated clothing as much as possible. • If absolutely necessary, decon team members touch outside of clothing being removed to avoid cross contamination.

• Victim places contaminated articles in one designated area within contamination zone. • Victim is rinsed head to toe again.

• Victim given protective clothing. • Victim directed to exit warm zone for further evaluation.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 5. Demonstrate the setting up of a multiple station decontamination corridor. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.2.1 CONDITION: Given equipment and diagram as determined by incident, department SOG’s,

or qualified hazmat technician, 2-member team. COMPETENCE: • Select appropriate site, up wind of incident, drainage towards "hot" zone. • Clearly marked entry point. • Tool drop. • Confinement of decon solutions and runoff water. • Wash station, (may be multiple). • Rinse station, (may be multiple). • SCBA drop/Bottle change. • PPE drop station(s). • Clearly marked exit point. TIME: 10:00 Minutes

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6. Demonstrate decontamination of emergency responder.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.2.1 CONDITION: Given a decon corridor, water supply, hose/nozzles, 2-member team, a

responder dressed in appropriate level of protection to be decontaminated. Minimum Splash Suit and SCBA for person conducting decontamination.

* For completion of this skill the AHJ should select the appropriate set of competences for a “Non-Encapsulated Suit” or “Encapsulated Suit”. AHJ’s are NOT required to complete both competences, only the one that is specific to the suit used in their jurisdiction.

NON-ENCAPSULATED SUIT COMPETENCE: • Direct responder to enter entry point. • Direct responder to drop tools in designated area. • Direct responder to enter wash station. • Wash responder from the head. • Decon personnel control run-off of wash station. • Direct responder to drop SCBA in designated area without removing facepiece. • Remove contaminated PPE.

• Decon team member touch outside of clothing being removed to avoid contamination.

• Place contaminated articles in one designated area within corridor. • Direct responder to remove face piece. • Direct responder to remove inner gloves.

• Direct responder to exit warm zone for further evaluation.

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ENCAPSULATED SUIT COMPETENCE: • Direct responder to enter entry point. • Direct responder to drop tools in designated area. • Direct responder to enter wash station. • Wash responder from the head. • Decon personnel control run-off of wash station. • Remove contaminated PPE. • Decon team member touch outside of clothing being removed to avoid contamination. • Place contaminated articles in one designated area within corridor. • Direct responder to drop SCBA in designated area without removing face piece. • Direct responder to remove face piece. • Direct responder to remove inner gloves. • Direct responder to exit warm zone for further evaluation. TIME: Wet 15:00 Minutes Dry 10:00 Minutes

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 7. Identify and describe the function of each component of the Self-Contained Breathing

Apparatus (SCBA).

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.2.1

CONDITION: Given a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) used by the responder. COMPETENCE: • Identify and describe the backpack/harness.

• Identify and describe the air cylinder - cylinder, valve, and pressure gauge. • Identify and describe the regulator assembly - high pressure hose, low pressure alarm, main line valve, emergency by-pass valve, PASS device if equipped. • Identify and describe the facepiece assembly - low pressure hose/mask- mounted regulator, exhalation valve, and head harness.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 8. Demonstrate donning Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.2.1 CONDITION: Given a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) used by the responder. COMPETENCE: • Check SCBA cylinder pressure gauge for full level. • Open cylinder valve fully, verbalize pressure.

• Check regulator and cylinder gauge - gauges should read within 100 psi of each other.

• Don backpack and fasten/tighten all straps. • Don facepiece, adjust head harness. • Check seal, positive/negative pressure check. • Attach supply hose to regulator or face piece. • Turn on PASS device if equipped.

Steps may vary between various manufactures, however all of the above should be covered during the donning process.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

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9. Demonstrate doffing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.2.1 CONDITION: Given a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. COMPETENCE: • Disconnect regulator from facepiece or low-pressure hose from regulator.

• Doff SCBA and place on ground, close cylinder valve. • Relieve excess pressure from regulator, listen for low-pressure alarm. • Turn off PASS device, if equipped.

• Fully extend all straps on SCBA backpack. • Fully extend all straps on facepiece. • Inspect entire SCBA and facepiece for cleanliness and damage.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes 10. Assist/Don emergency response personnel in donning chemical splash protective clothing and

SCBA. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition 6.2.1 CONDITION: Given a splash suit (as used by the AHJ), Boots, Gloves, Duct Tape, Helmet,

SCBA, 2-member team, one person donning and one dressing. Candidates must DON and ASSIST in order to pass skill.

COMPETENCE: Skills for person Donning Splash suit. • Don hooded splash suit. • Don boots. • Don SCBA. • Don face piece. • Check face seal. • Don inner gloves. • Don outer gloves. • Don head protection. Skills for person assisting in Donning of Splash suit. • Assist donning splash suit. • Assist donning boots. • *Correctly tape suit to boots. • *Completely tape hood of PPE to SCBA face piece, do not cover field of vision on face piece. • Assist donning SCBA. • *Tape front closure area and neck area. • Assist donning inner gloves. • Assist donning outer gloves. • *Correctly tape suit to outer glove. • Assist responder to go on air. • Fold all ends of tape (2" minimum). * Taping not required for encapsulating splash suits unless gloves and/or boots are not integrated into the suit. TIME: 6:00 Minutes encapsulating suit 12:00 Minutes non-encapsulating suit

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PERFORMING DEFENSIVE CONTROL ACTIONS

11. Demonstrate stopping product release by closing remote valves. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.6.1, 5.6.1 CONDITION: Given a simulated spill from a tank or a fixed facility, wearing full PPE as

defined by the Emergency Response Guide, remote valve, 2-member team.

COMPETENCE: • Confirm location of remote valve. • Approach valve location staying out of product. • Open or close valve. • Exit area maintaining team integrity. • Evaluate whether shutting off the remote valve stopped the leak (must verbalize). TIME: 2:00 Minutes 12. Demonstrate the proper application of fire-fighting foam on a simulated hazardous materials

spill. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.6.1 CONDITION: Given a simulated gasoline spill (36 sq. ft.), wearing full PPE as defined by

the Emergency Response Guide, established foam application system (apparatus or foam extinguisher), 2-member team.

COMPETENCE: • Approach spill upwind/upgrade out of product.

• Demonstrate proper application techniques. • Select one of the three methods of foam applications (roll on, bank, rain down). • Do not direct stream directly into pool.

TIME: 4:00 Minutes 13. Demonstrate construction of a dike to divert a spill REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.6.1, 5.6.1 CONDITION: Given a simulated moving spill, wearing full PPE as defined by the

Emergency Response Guide sand or dirt, shovels, plastic, 3-member team. COMPETENCE: • Construct a dike 6 feet long and 6 inches high. • Work ahead of spill, out of product. • Two personnel build dike and one standby as safety. • Divert spill. • Evaluate whether the dike is constructed appropriately and accomplishes objective (must verbalize). TIME: 5:00 Minutes

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14. Demonstrate construction of a simple dam to control a spill. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.6.1 CONDITION: Given a simulated spill, wearing full PPE as defined by the Emergency

Response Guide sand or dirt, shovels, plastic, 3-member team. COMPETENCE: • Construct a dam 6 ft. long, 8-12 inches high. • Work ahead of spill out of product.

• Two personnel to build dam and one member to standby as safety. • Control spill.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 15. Demonstrate the use of absorbent or adsorbent material to control a spill of a hazardous

material. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 6.6.1 CONDITION: Given a simulated spill, wearing full PPE as defined by the Emergency

Response Guide, absorbent pad or other material, shovels, 3-member team. COMPETENCE: • Control or absorb/adsorb spill by putting absorbent/adsorbent materials in place. • Work ahead of spill, out of product.

• Two personnel to put materials in place and one member to standby as safety.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 16. Demonstrate proper evidence preservation for suspected criminal or terrorist acts. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 5.4.1 CONDITION: Given a scenario, wearing full PPE as defined by the Emergency Response

Guide, barrier, tape, and road cones. COMPETENCE: • Prevent individuals from altering or destroying physical evidence. • Restrict responder movement, location, and activity around the evidence location. • Secure and mark evidence location (barrier tape/road cones). • Working as a team, monitor and assess the leak.

• Notify command immediately of findings including location and time.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes

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UTAH FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION SYSTEM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS TRAINING RECORD / IN-HOUSE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

Candidate Name: Department: Candidate Signature: Date of Completion: Chief/Training Officer Name: Chief/Training Officer Signature: This form may be completed on a computer but must be printed out for the Certification Tester to verify on test day. Date of completion and signatures of Chief/Training Offic Candidate must be original signatures. Signatures attest that all skills have been trained on and a complete In-House Comprehensive Exam was administered and passed. Falsification of signatures or any component of this document may result in the revocation, suspension, or denia certification. A fillable version of this form can be found on UFRA’s website.


SKILL

DATE INST. DATE INST. PASS

Reporting and Documentation

1. Demonstrate procedures for establishing and transferring command at a Hazardous Materials/WMD incident, utilizing an incident management system.

2. Brief assigned personnel so that the personnel are informed of specific tasks, standards, safety, operational, and special interest area considerations.

3. Identify and complete the reporting and documentation requirements within the emergency response plan or IAP regarding PPE.

Decontamination

4. Demonstrate Emergency Decontamination of a victim or responder by using water.

5. Demonstrate the setting-up a multiple station decontamination corridor.

6. Demonstrate decontamination of emergency responder.

Personal Protective Clothing

7. Identify and describe the function of each component of the SCBA.

8. Demonstrate donning SCBA.

9. Demonstrate doffing SCBA.

10. Assist/Don emergency response personnel in donning chemical splash protective clothing and SCBA.

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Defensive Control

11. Demonstrate stopping product release by closing remote valves.

12. Demonstrate proper application of firefighting foam on a simulated hazardous materials spill.

13. Demonstrate construction of a dike to divert spill.

14. Demonstrate construction of a simple dam to control a spill.

15. Demonstrate the use of absorbent/adsorbent material to control a spill of a hazardous material.

16. Demonstrate proper evidence preservation for suspected criminal or terrorist acts.

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HARARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to certify within the Utah Hazardous Materials Awareness program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Complete entrance requirements. 2. Set-up and maintain department records. 3. Train on the required written and skill objectives. 4. Pass a department “In-House” practical skills examination. 5. Meet any other training requirements/prerequisites as defined by the Certification Council. 6. Pass both written and practical skills examination administered by the Certification Council. 7. Request Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification. 8. Request re-certification

Entrance Requirements

The UFSCC acknowledges the importance of and need for entrance requirements as listed in the NFPA 1001 standard, Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Many agencies and departments have existing policies, regulations, etc. already in place regarding these requirements. The handling of entrance requirements is a LOCAL MATTER, outside the authority and jurisdiction of the UFSCC. The Council will not check, test, evaluate or determine how individual agencies meet these requirements. Some departments have found it necessary to waive any type of entrance requirements due to their own special needs. Since this is a local decision, this is permitted. However, due to the amount of physical, mental and emotional stress inherent in this profession. The Utah Fire Service Certification Council strongly recommends very careful evaluation before altering or doing away with any entrance requirements.

Physical Fitness Requirements

The requirements listed in NFPA 1001, 2013 ed., Chapter 4 are:

1- Meet the minimum educational requirements established by the authority having jurisdiction. 2- The Utah Fire Service Certification Council Policy 11.3 requires that a candidate must be 18 years of age

to be certified. 3- Meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Standard on Comprehensive Occupational

Medical Program for Fire Departments. 4- Physical fitness requirements for entry-level personnel shall be developed and validated by the authority


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Occupational Safety and Health Requirements

The requirements listed in NFPA 1500, 2013, Chapter 7, are:

1- Meet the Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment requirements of NFPA 1500, Policy A.7.13.1.

2- Meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(g) It contains the statement, “Respirators shall not be worn when conditions prevent a good face seal.”

3- Meet OSHA 1910.134 (g)(1)(i)(A) Occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.

Department Training Officers In order for a department to enroll in the certification process, it is necessary for the department to assign training officers. It is recommended that the department assign at least two personnel as training officers to coordinate and provide certification training. Department training officers shall be State Certified at the level they are teaching. In addition, the Certification Council strongly recommends that training officers be State certified as a Fire Service Instructor I. Department training officers will be responsible for certification training. Their primary responsibility will be to teach, evaluate, and in-house test department personnel on the skill requirements for each level of certification training. Departments who do not have certified personnel to act as training officers for certification training should contact the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy at (888) 548-7816 for assistance in setting up and monitoring certification training. The final entrance requirement is to complete the "Intent to Participate" form provided in Appendix C and return it to the Certification Council. Remember, participation in the certification process is VOLUNTARY. Once you have enrolled, you can withdraw if desired. If a department is already participating in the Utah Fire Service Certification System, it will not be necessary to file another "Intent to Participate" form.

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DEPARTMENT TRAINING

Due to the nature and high level of skill and knowledge required for a Hazardous Materials Technician, the Certification Council would recognize three options for an individual to become certified at this level. All training received must meet the requirements of NFPA1072, Chapter 7, 2017 Edition and the skills as approved by the UFSCC contained within the Utah Standard. All training received must be documented and recorded on a Training Record (Appendix A). All testing for Hazardous Materials Technician will be conducted following the Policies and Procedures of the UFSCC.

1- UFRA Direct Delivery – UFRA Hazardous Materials Science or proof of completion of the NFA Chemistry

for Emergency Response Course within 120 days of UFRA psychomotor course. 2- Supported Delivery - Departments may use the curriculum developed by UFRA for the Science and

Technician Psychomotor courses and deliver the course with in-house instructors. 3- Department Based Training – Departments can create their own Hazardous Materials – Technician course

that meets the requirements as outlined in NFPA 1072, Chapter 7,2017 Edition. The skills and Training Record as given in this standard must be completed for each person and a completed training record must exist for each participant. Testing will be conducted at the conclusion of the course upon request from the department training officer or administrator.

Written Objectives

Written objectives for the Hazardous Materials Technician level are referenced to the following texts.

• Hazardous Material Technician, IFSTA, 2nd Ed. • Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) • Field Operations Guide (FOG), UFRA

These texts are available from various fire service bookstores, please contact the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy by calling (801) 863-7700 or 1-888-548-7816 for further information for textbook information. There are numerous methods departments have used to help prepare their personnel for the written examination. Considering the high level of skill and knowledge that is required of a Hazardous Materials Technician, the Council recommends that the candidate participate in a comprehensive class and receives instruction on both skills and written requirements.

Skill Objectives Each of the skill objectives shall be completed swiftly, safely and with competence as defined below:

• Swiftly – Each skill objective must be completed within the allotted time. • Safely – Each skill objective must be completed safely. Conduct that could injure an individual or damage


Competence – Each skill objective is performed in accordance with the Utah Standard. This includes performing the proper steps in sequence. Competence will be measured in accordance with the UFSCS skill objectives.

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Department Training Records Each participant shall have a current training record on file with the department which indicates that he/she has trained on all skill objectives. Training records must have the date and Instructors original signature and/or initials for each line. Departments may set up their own training records or use the one provided in Appendix A.

Department "In House" Skill Examination At the completion of the department's skills training, the department is required to hold an "in-house" skills examination for the level being trained. This is a comprehensive "in house" skill test conducted by the department training officers. This test is to ensure that skill mastery has been maintained from the beginning to the end of the training process and to prepare participants for the state examination. Training officers may utilize other personnel to assist in administering the exam, however, they must be certified at the level they are in-house testing. Proctor instructions for the examination are in Appendix B. In-house testers shall follow the Proctor Instruction sheet to provide uniformity and fairness during the exam. It is recommended that participants be given two attempts at any skill. If they fail on the second try, then they have failed the evaluation and are required to go through additional training by the department training officer. No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during the test. After the evaluation, using the test to teach and train is recommended. If skill weaknesses are evident, the department shall conduct additional training and hold a new department "in house" skills examination. Only those participants who successfully pass the department’s skills test will be allowed to participate in the Certification Council's skills "spot check" examination. Department training records must show that all participants have successfully passed the "in-house" examination.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS After completion of the training process the Chief/Administrator can request testing for the candidate using the "Request for Examination" form in Appendix E. The candidate will then have three attempts to pass the written examination and three attempts to pass the skill "spot check" examination. A separate application must be sent to the Certification Council for each attempt. Request forms must reach the Certification Council no later than 30 days prior to the examination date. The entire examination process must be completed within one year of the first written exam date.

Written Examinations The written examination is a randomly generated 100-question test covering the written objectives of the Hazardous Materials Technician Level. This examination allows the use of the Emergency Responds Guidebook (ERG). A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the certification exam. Candidates failing the first attempt of the written exam will be permitted to retest no sooner than 30 days from the date of the last exam. Three attempts are given to pass the exam. If a participant fails the written examination three times, he/she has failed the certification process and must wait 1 year from the date of the last failed exam before re-entering testing. Exam results are forwarded to the Chief/Administrator within 30 days following the receipt of the completed Exam.

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SAMPLE WRITTEN EXAMINATION QUESTIONS: Colorimetric tubes are designed to read one specific gas. When more than one substance is present, the results may be confusing. This principle is called: a- Zeroing. b- Calibrating. c- Fogging. d- Interference. The physical destruction or decomposition of CPC by a chemical action involving the molecular breakdown of the material due to chemical contact is called: a- Degradation. b- Break through time c- Penetration. e- Permeation.

Skill “Spot Check” Examination

This is a two-step examination. A department records check and the skill "spot check" examination. A department tester appointed by the Utah Fire Service Certification Council conducts the examination. Training records are checked. If records are inadequate, corrective action must be taken before proceeding to the next step. The records must meet minimum requirements and are checked for the following:

1- Participant has been trained in each skill evaluated.

2- A department training officer has signed off each skill.

3- Each participant has passed a department "in-house" skills examination. The skill "spot check" examination is graded on a 100% pass/fail basis. The test is graded in the following three areas: • Swiftly - Each performance objective must be completed within the allotted time. Running is not allowed. • Safely - Each skill objective must be completed safely. Conduct that could injure an individual or damage


• Competence - Each skill objective is performed in accordance with the Utah standard. This includes


Participants are "spot checked" on THREE (3) skills. No prior notification of the skills being tested will be given. Participants are given two attempts if necessary to perform each skill. If they fail on the second try, then they have failed the examination. Applicants must wait 30 days before the third and final attempt. Participants taking third attempts will test on the skill they missed plus an additional skill from the section of the standard they failed. No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during this state test. Participants who have failed the third attempt of the written examination or the skills examination have failed the certification process and must wait 1 year from the date of the failed third attempt to re-enter state testing.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

When all requirements for certification have been met, applicants are eligible to be certified. The Chief/Administrator may apply to the Utah Fire Service Certification Council for certification for those participants who have successfully completed the certification training/testing process. Request for state certification will be submitted to the Council using the "Request for Certification" form provided in Appendix C. The names are then checked against the official state records to ensure that each individual listed has met all requirements and prerequisites. Those applicants who have met the requirements are issued a wallet card and certificate. These are sent to the Chief/Administrator for disbursement. There is no cost for testing/certification if the candidate passes their written examination on the first attempt. A $40 testing/certification fee will be assessed if the candidate passes their written exam on the 2nd attempt, and a $60 fee will be assessed if the candidate passes their written exam on the 3rd attempt. This fee schedule is applicable as of July 1, 2013. *The above fee table applies to Utah Fire Departments only. All other agencies will be assessed a testing/certification fee of $90.00 per level.

Prerequisites for Certification Applicants for certification at the Technician level must be state certified through the Utah Fire Service Certification System at the Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness and Operations level. Hazardous Materials Technician level certification will not be issued until participants have fulfilled this requirement.

Re-certification Certifications are valid for a three-year period. Each certified Technician may renew certification by having the Chief/Administrator of the Participating Agency submit an "Application for Re-certification" provided in Appendix C. Because of the high level of skill required of a Hazardous Materials Technician the Certification Council has required that as part of the re-certification process individuals must complete an In-House Comprehensive exam on all skills contained in this standard. The original copy of the completed In-House Comprehensive exam must accompany the Re-certification request.

For more information on Utah Firefighter Certification contact the:


Utah Fire and Rescue Academy 3131 Mike Jense Parkway

Provo, Utah 84601 (888) 548-7816

www.uvu.edu/ufra


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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST

Each participant has met requirements listed in NFPA 1001, Chapter 2 or those established by the authority having jurisdiction.

Department has filed an "Intent to Participate" form with the UFSCC.

DEPARTMENT TRAINING RECORDS: Each participant has a training record on file with the department that shows: - A learning experience in each skill objective. - Dates of training. - Initials of instructors.

Each participant has trained on the Technician level written objectives.



ADDITIONAL TRAINING /PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS: Each participant is state certified through the UFSCC at the Hazardous Materials First Responder

Awareness and Operations level. CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS: Each participant has passed the UFSCC written examination

Each participant has passed the UFSCC skill "Spot Check" examination administered by an approved

Certification Tester. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICAN CERTIFICATION: Chief/Administrator request certification for participants using the "Request for Certification" form.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNCIAN SKILL OBJECTIVES

SURVEYING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT

1. Given three hazardous materials, one of which is a solid, one a liquid and one a gas, and the

following monitoring equipment, test strips and reagents, select the appropriate equipment and PPE. Demonstrate the correct techniques to identify or classify the materials. Document results using department reports, SOG’s, or UFRA Field Screening Form:

A. Demonstrate the use of a multi-gas meter: Carbon Monoxide, Oxygen, and CGI

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given incident information, a calibrated Carbon Monoxide or Oxygen or CGI

Meter, an atmosphere with an unknown concentration of gas, and appropriate PPE.

COMPETENCE: • Fresh-air calibrate the instrument.

• Monitor atmosphere. - High, Medium, Low (i.e. figure eight technique). - Allow for response time.

• Verbalize the results.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes from ready time of meter

B. Colorimetric tubes or CHIP technology REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given the correct colorimetric tube and a corresponding substance, Pump,

Instruction sheet (i.e. n=1), or CHIP device, and appropriate PPE. COMPETENCE: • Verbalize expiration date for tube or CHIP. • Verbalize tube or CHIP compatibility.

• Following manufacturer’s instructions, prepare equipment properly for sampling.

• Draw sample. • Verbalize results. TIME: 15:00 Minutes

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C. Radiation Detection Instrument REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given incident information, a calibrated radiation detection instrument,

an environment and a suspected radioactive source, and appropriate PPE.

COMPETENCE: • Verbalize background. • Monitor environment. • Monitor a sample of a suspected radioactive source. • Verbalize the results. • Calculate dose and verbalize the results.


D. Passive Dosimeters. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given incident information, a dosimeter, an environment and a suspected

radioactive source, and appropriate PPE.

COMPETENCE: • Zero dosimeter. • Monitor environment. • Verbalize the results. • Calculate dose and verbalize the results.


E. pH Paper/Indicators or pH meters. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given incident information, a calibrated pH Meter or pH Paper/Indicator, an

unknown liquid, and appropriate PPE. COMPETENCE: • Prepare equipment for sampling.

• Test unknown liquid. • Verbalize the results.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes (from ready time if meter is used)

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F. Photoionization Detectors


CONDITION: Given incident information, a calibrated Photoionization Detector, an atmosphere with an unknown concentration of gas, and appropriate PPE.

COMPETENCE: • Fresh-air calibrate the instrument with a charcoal filter, or as per

manufacturer’s recommendations. • Monitor atmosphere.

- High, Medium, Low (i.e. figure eight technique). - Allow for response time.

• Verbalize the results. TIME: 5:00 Minutes from ready time of meter

G. Reagents. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1

CONDITION: Given a two-member team, incident information, a chemical classification kit, an unknown liquid or solid, appropriate PPE.

COMPETENCE: • Prepare testing area.

• Safely handle sample. • Conduct tests in conformance with ID kit directions. • Correctly classify chemical or chemical family. • Verbalize the results.

TIME: 30:00 Minutes

H. Test strips.


CONDITION: Given incident information, test strips, an unknown liquid, and appropriate

PPE. (Example: water finder, M8 or M9, tri-paper, oxidizer, etc.) COMPETENCE: • Prepare strip for sampling. • Test sample. • Verbalize the results. TIME: 5:00 minutes

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I. WMD Detectors.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given a sample of a simulated unknown WMD (chemical or biological), a

WMD Detector used by the AHJ appropriate for the sample, and appropriate PPE.

COMPETENCE: • Prepare equipment for sampling.

• Test the given sample. • Verbalize the results.

TIME: 5:00 minutes from ready time of meter or equipment

J. Thermal Detection Device

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given incident information, a Thermal imaging camera or infrared

thermometer, and unknown product, and appropriate PPE. COMPETENCE: • Prepare equipment for sampling.

• Test unknown product. • Verbalize and document the results.

TIME: 5:00 minutes from ready time of meter, if used. 2. Demonstrate field maintenance and testing procedures for monitoring equipment. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1

CONDITION: Given a multi gas monitor, testing equipment, and instruction manual.

COMPETENCE: • Identify instrument capabilities. - Identify specific gas concentrations. - More accurate than colorimetric tubes.

• Identify limiting factors. - Sensors have a shelf life. - High concentrations may saturate the sensors. - Must be operated within temperature range. - Interferents may cause false readings. - Relative response curves must be applied.

• Handle in safe manner. • Follow manufacturer instructions. • Fresh air calibration. • Demonstrate appropriate set-up for Bump Test. • Verbalize Bump Test procedures and expected meter readings. • Check and verbalize expiration dates, if possible. • Demonstrate proper storage.

TIME: 15:00 Minutes

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3. Demonstrate methods for collecting samples of the following:

A. Gas

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given air sampling equipment, appropriate container and proper PPE. COMPETENCE: • Avoid contamination of sample.

• Safely collect the sample. • Seal the container. • Complete required documentation.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes

B. Liquid

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given liquid sampling equipment, appropriate container and proper PPE. COMPETENCE: • Avoid contamination of sample.


TIME: 5:00 Minutes

C. Solid

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.1 CONDITION: Given solid sampling equipment, appropriate container and proper PPE. COMPETENCE: • Avoid contamination of sample.


TIME: 5:00 Minutes

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IMPLEMENTING THE PLANNED RESPONSE

4. Demonstrate the setting up of a multiple station decontamination corridor. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.4.2, Utah Standard (Sample in Appendix C) CONDITION: Given equipment and diagram as determined by incident, department SOG’s,

or qualified hazmat technician, 2-member team. COMPETENCE: • Select appropriate site, up wind of incident, drainage towards "hot" zone. • Clearly marked entry point. • Tool drop. • Confinement of decon solutions and runoff water. • Wash station, (may be multiple). • Rinse station, (may be multiple). • SCBA drop/Bottle change. • PPE drop station(s). • Clearly marked exit point. TIME: 10:00 Minutes 5. Demonstrate the decontamination process. A. Technical Decontamination Operations in support of entry operations. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.4.2

CONDITION: Given a decon corridor and equipment (properly set-up), proper PPE (firefighter turnouts as minimum), up to a 4 decon personnel team and a scenario for Technical Decontamination operations in support of entry operations.

COMPETENCE: • Determine appropriate type of decon. • Determine appropriate PPE for responders. • Establish communication with person to be decontaminated. • Use proper method to decontaminate person. • Contain and prevent spread of contamination. • Determine effectiveness of decontamination process with wipe samples or meters. • Document decontamination according to department SOP’s. • Properly remove PPE (if needed). TIME: 15:00 Minutes

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B. Technical Decontamination Operations involving ambulatory victims. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.4.2

CONDITION: Given a decon corridor and equipment (properly set-up), proper PPE (firefighter turnouts as minimum), up to a 4 decon personnel team and a scenario for Technical Decontamination involving ambulatory victims.

COMPETENCE: • Determine appropriate type of decon.

• Determine appropriate PPE for responders. • Establish communication with person to be decontaminated. • Properly remove victims clothing. • Use proper method to decontaminate person. • Contain and prevent spread of contamination. • Determine effectiveness of decontamination process with wipe samples or meters.

TIME: 15:00 Minutes

C. Technical Decontamination Operations involving non-ambulatory victims. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.4.2

CONDITION: Given a decon corridor and equipment (properly set-up), proper PPE (firefighter turnouts as minimum), up to a 4 decon personnel team and a scenario for Technical Decontamination involving non-ambulatory victims.

COMPETENCE: • Determine appropriate type of decon. • Determine appropriate PPE for responders. • Establish communication with person to be decontaminated. • Ensure victims airway throughout the decon process. • Assist the victim through the decon line using appropriate equipment (i.e.

backboard). • Properly remove victims clothing. • Use proper method to decontaminate person and appropriate equipment (i.e. backboard). • Contain and prevent spread of contamination. • Determine effectiveness of decontamination process with wipe samples

or meters.

TIME: 15:00 Minutes

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D. Mass Decontamination Operations involving ambulatory victims. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.4.1

CONDITION: Given proper PPE (firefighter turnouts as minimum), up to a 4-person team, fire department apparatus or hoses and nozzles or decon tent or trailer and a scenario for Mass Decontamination involving ambulatory victims.

COMPETENCE: • Determine appropriate type of decon. • Determine appropriate PPE for responders. • Select site upwind, uphill, away from drains if possible. • Establish communication with persons to be decontaminated. • Have victims remove clothing (not naked). • Bag and Tag clothing. • Use proper method to decontaminate persons. • Minimize spread of contamination. • Give victims temporary clothing (i.e. scrubs, blanket, paper suit). • Send victims to medical area. • Document number of people decontaminated according to department SOP’s.

TIME: 20:00 Minutes E. Mass Decontamination Operations involving non-ambulatory victims. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.4.1

CONDITION: Given proper PPE (firefighter turnouts as minimum), up to a 6-person team, fire department apparatus or hoses and nozzles or decon tent or trailer and a scenario for Mass Decontamination involving non-ambulatory victims.

COMPETENCE: • Determine appropriate type of decon.

• Determine appropriate PPE for responders. • Establish communication with persons to be decontaminated. • Ensure victims airway throughout the decon process. • Assist the victims through the decon line using appropriate equipment (i.e. backboard). • Properly remove victims clothing. • Use proper method to decontaminate persons and appropriate equipment

(i.e. backboard). • Contain and prevent spread of contamination. • Determine effectiveness of decontamination process with wipe samples or meters. • Document number of people decontaminated according to department SOP’s.

TIME: 20:00 Minutes

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USING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

6. Demonstrate Assist/Donning, working in, and doffing chemical protective clothing for Level “A” Personnel Protective Equipment. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.2

CONDITION: Given a 2-member team, Level “A” PPE and a specific hot zone task. COMPETENCE: Skills for person Donning Level “A” suit. • Inspect equipment prior to donning. • Adjust equipment as needed. • Don suit. • Don boots. • Don SCBA. • Don face piece. • Check face seal. • Don inner gloves. • Don outer gloves. • Don head protection. Skills for person assisting in Donning of Level “A” Suit. • Assist donning suit. • Assist donning boots. • Assist donning SCBA. • Assist donning inner gloves. • Assist donning outer gloves. • Assist responder to go on air. • Zip suit up. TIME: 6:00 Minutes

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7. Assist/Don emergency response personnel in donning chemical splash protective clothing and SCBA.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.2 CONDITION: Given a splash suit (as used by the AHJ), Boots, Gloves, Duct Tape, Helmet,

SCBA, 2-member team, one person donning and one dressing. COMPETENCE: Skills for person Donning Splash suit. • Don hooded splash suit. • Don boots. • Don SCBA. • Don face piece. • Check face seal. • Don inner gloves. • Don outer gloves. • Don head protection. Skills for person assisting in Donning of Splash suit. • Assist donning splash suit. • Assist donning boots. • *Correctly tape suit to boots. • *Completely tape hood of PPE to SCBA face piece, do not cover field of vision on face piece. • Assist donning SCBA. • *Tape front closure area and neck area. • Assist donning inner gloves. • Assist donning outer gloves. • *Correctly tape suit to outer glove. • Assist responder to go on air. • Fold all ends of tape (2" minimum). * Taping not required for encapsulating splash suits unless gloves and/or boots are not integrated into the suit. TIME: 6:00 Minutes encapsulating suit 12:00 Minutes non-encapsulating suit

8. Demonstrate the ability to record the use, repair, and testing of chemical-protective clothing according to manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations:


CONDITION: Given suit log as used by AHJ, pencil, decontaminated PPE, manufacturer instructions and suit testing equipment.

COMPETENCE: • Inspect PPE. • Record findings on suit log, testing and use.

• Check for evidence of chemical penetration and degradation. • Remove from service if PPE is damaged (must verbalize). TIME: 10:00 Minutes

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PERFORMING CONTROL FUNCTIONS

9. Demonstrate the appropriate method to contain a leak from the following locations:

*** For skills 9 A thru H, it is permitted to have instructions read via voice, radio or bullhorn to the candidate ***

A. Fusible metal plug

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging equipment and material, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.

• Identify source and type of leak. • Select appropriate containment material or equipment. • Safely contain leak. • Exit area as team. TIME: 10:00 Minutes

B. Fusible plug threads REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging equipment and materials, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


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C. Side wall of cylinder REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging and patching equipment and materials, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


D. Valve blowout REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging equipment and materials, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


E. Valve gland REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2

CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging tools, equipment, and materials, 2-person team.

COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


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F. Valve inlet threads REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging equipment and materials, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


G. Valve seat REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging equipment and materials, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


H. Valve stem assembly blowout REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak in a chlorine or similar vessel, plugging equipment and materials, tools as necessary, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


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10. Demonstrate the ability to perform the following on the fittings of a pressure container:

*** For skills 10 A thru C, it is permitted to have instructions read via voice, radio or bullhorn to the candidate***

A. Close valves that are open.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak, tools as necessary, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.

• Identify source and type of leak. • Select appropriate valve to close. • Safely close valve. • Exit area as team. TIME: 5:00 Minutes

B. Replace missing plugs REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak, plugging equipment and materials, tools as necessary, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.


C. Tighten loose plugs REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given appropriate PPE, a simulated leak, tools as necessary, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.

• Identify source and type of leak. • Tighten loose plug(s). • Safely contain leak. • Exit area as team. TIME: 5:00 Minutes

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11. Demonstrate the ability to contain the following type of leaks in 55-gal drum:

*** For skills 11 A thru D, it is permitted to have instructions read via voice, radio or bullhorn to the candidate***

A. Bung leak.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2

CONDITION: Given a 55-gal drum, appropriate PPE, a simulated leak of a known material, appropriate tools and 2-person team.

COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team. • Tighten bung and stop the leak. • Exit area as team. TIME: 5:00 Minutes

B. Chime leak.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given a 55-gal drum, appropriate PPE, a simulated leak of a known material, plugging equipment and materials, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.

• Identify source and type of leak. • Safely contain leak. • Exit area as team. TIME: 10:00 Minutes

C. Forklift puncture. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2 CONDITION: Given a 55-gal drum, appropriate PPE, a simulated leak of a known material, patching equipment and materials, 2-person team. COMPETENCE: • Safely enter area as team.

• Identify source and type of leak. • Safely contain leak. • Exit area as team. TIME: 10:00 Minutes

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D. Nail puncture. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2

CONDITION: Given a 55-gal drum of a known material, appropriate PPE, plugging and/or patching material, 2-person team.


• Identify source and type of leak. • Safely contain leak. • Exit area as team. TIME: 5:00 Minutes 12. Demonstrate the ability to place a 55-gal drum into the overpack drum using the following methods:

A. Rolling slide-in method. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.3

CONDITION: Given a scenario involving a 55-gal drum (half full), appropriate PPE, overpack drum, and a 2-person team.


• Use correct techniques to move drum into overpack drum. • Upright overpack drum and secure lid. • Exit area as team. TIME: 5:00 Minutes

B. Slide-in method. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.3

CONDITION: Given a scenario involving a 55-gal drum (half full), appropriate PPE, overpack drum, and a 2-person team.


• Use correct techniques to move drum into overpack drum. • Upright overpack drum and secure lid. • Exit area as team. TIME: 5:00 Minutes

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C. Slip-over method. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.3

CONDITION: Given a scenario involving a 55-gal drum (half full), appropriate PPE, overpack drum and a 2-person team.


• Use correct techniques to move drum onto the overpack lid. • Slip overpack over the drum. • Secure overpack to overpack lid.

• Upright overpack drum and secure lid. • Exit area as team. TIME: 5:00 Minutes 13. Demonstrate the ability to install a dome cover clamp on an MC -306/DOT-406 cargo tank: REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2

CONDITION: Given an MC-306/DOT-406 dome, dome cover clamp, appropriate PPE, tools as necessary.

COMPETENCE: • Safety enter area as team. • Gain access to dome area. • Safely and properly install clamp on dome cover. • Exit area as team. TIME: 10:00 Minutes

REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION

14. Demonstrate the proper completion of required reports, (LERP or SOP). REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.1, 7.4.3.1, 7.4.3.2, 7.4.3.3

CONDITION: Given scenario, incident records (personnel exposure records, debriefing records, critique records, activity log, exposure records), NFIRS HazMat Module or NFIRS compliant report forms supplied by AHJ, pencil or computer.

COMPETENCE: • Date, incident location, personnel involved are listed.

• Correct information is listed in appropriate locations on report forms. • Proper grammar and spelling use for narrative portions of reports. TIME: 30:00 Minutes

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15. Develop a site safety and control plan (ICS 208 HM).

REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.2, 7.2.5, 7.3.4, 7.4.1, 7.4.3.1, 7.4.3.2, 7.4.3.3

CONDITION: Given a scenario involving a Hazardous Material or WMD, ICS 208 HM Form, Safety Briefing Checklist provided by the AHJ (if available), pencil/pen or computer, MSDS and 2 additional reference sources (electronic or print) provided by the AHJ to assist with ICS 208 HM

COMPETENCE: • All form elements are completed.

• Correct information is listed in appropriate locations on report form. • Proper grammar and spelling use for narrative portions of form. • PPE selected appropriate to the hazards. • Response objectives selected and documented. • Hazards identified; decontamination method selected. • Identify areas for potential harm. • Set up control zones and safety guidelines.

TIME: 30:00 Minutes

Conduct a safety briefing using your completed ICS 208 HM.

• Hazards communicated. • Control zones are identified. • Response objectives communicated. • Decon method communicated. • Areas of potential harm identified. • Expected and potential outcomes communicated.

TIME: 15:00 Minutes

16. Assist in a debrief REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.1

CONDITION: Given a completed ICS 208 HM form. Assist in the development and delivery of a debriefing.

COMPETENCE: • Health Information.

- Hazardous product. - Signs and symptoms of exposure. - Health exposure report forms. - Follow up contact person.

• Equipment and apparatus exposure review. • Problems requiring immediate action. • Reinforce things done correctly.

TIME: 10:00 Minutes (time starts after scenario has been reviewed)

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17. Assist in a Critique REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.1

CONDITION: Given a scenario and an Incident Critique Format provided by AHJ, assist in the critique of a large scale response.

COMPETENCE: • Conduct one of the following:

9. Participant Level Critique. 10. Operations Level Critique. 11. Group Level Critique.

TIME: 10:00 Minutes (time starts after scenario has been reviewed) 18. Assess the condition of a hazardous materials container. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.3

CONDITION: Given incident information and an example of a damaged hazardous material container, evaluate the container, stress(es), risk involved, and response options.

COMPETENCE: • Assess the condition of the container and its closures.

• Identify level of risk associated with container, closure damage, and stress. • Identify stress(es) on the container. • Give a pre-entry briefing summarizing the above points.

TIME: 10:00 Minutes 19. Predict behavior of a hazardous materials incident. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.2.4

CONDITION: Given incident information and an example of a damaged hazardous material container, evaluate reactivity issues and predict likely behavior of materials involved.

COMPETENCE: • Identify resources and process for evaluating mixtures.

• Identify reactivity issues and associated behavior of mixed materials. • Identify methods for communicating results.

TIME: 10:00 Minutes

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20. Decontaminate and inspect tools and equipment. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.4.3.2

CONDITION: Given durable tools, equipment, and incident information, identify documentation methods approved by the AHJ and SOP’s, and inspect tools and equipment for return to service.

COMPETENCE: • Identify decontamination methods and procedures.

• Inspect tools for damage and necessary repairs/replacement. • Verbalize methods for documenting use. • Inventory kits for return to service.

TIME: 10:00 Minutes 21. Evaluate incident progress. REFERENCE: NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, 7.6.1

CONDITION: Given a hazardous materials incident, completed 208 and IAP as well as current situation report, evaluate the incident progress.

COMPETENCE: • Compare predicted behavior to actual.

• Determine effectiveness of response plan. • Communicate status of incident. • Modify the response options and action based on review.

TIME: 15:00 Minutes

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UTAH FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION SYSTEM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - TECHNICIAN NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition

HAZ-MAT TECHNICIAN - TRAINING RECORD / IN-HOUSE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

NAME: ________________________ DEPARTMENT: ____________________________


SKILL

DATE INST DATE INST PASS

Surveying

Hazardous

Materials

Incident

1A. Demonstrate proper use: Carbon monoxide, Oxygen, CGI meters.

1B. Demonstrate proper use: Colorimetric tubes or CHIP technology.

1C. Demonstrate proper use: Radiation Detection Instrument

1D. Demonstrate proper use: Passive Dosimeters

1E. Demonstrate proper use: pH Paper or pH meters.

1F. Demonstrate proper use: Photoionization detector

1G. Demonstrate proper use: Reagents.

1H. Demonstrate proper use: Test strips

1I. Demonstrate proper use: WMD detectors.

1J. Demonstrate proper use: Thermal Detection Device

2. Demonstrate field maintenance & testing procedures for monitoring equip.

3A. Demonstrate methods for collecting samples: Gas

3B. Demonstrate methods for collecting samples: Liquid

3C. Demonstrate methods for collecting samples: Solid

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Implement

Response

Imp Res, Cont…

4. Demonstrate the setting up of a multiple station decontamination corridor

5A. Demonstrate technical decon operations in support of entry operations.

5B. Demonstrate technical decon operations involving ambulatory victims.

5C. Demonstrate technical decon operations involving non-ambulatory victims.

5D. Demonstrate mass decon operations involving ambulatory victims.

5E. Demonstrate mass decon operations involving non-ambulatory victims.

Using PPE

Clothing

6. Demonstrate donning, working in, doffing: Level “A” PPE.

7. Assist/Don in donning chemical splash protective clothing and SCBA.

8. Demonstrate use, repair, testing, chemical PPE.

Performing

Control

Functions

9A. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Fusible metal plug.

9B. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Fusible plug threads.

9C. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Side wall of cylinder.

9D. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Valve blowout.

9E. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Valve gland.

9F. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Valve inlet threads.

9G. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Valve seat.

9 H. Demonstrate containment of leak from: Valve stem assembly blowout.

10A. Demonstrate ability to: close valves that are open.

10B. Demonstrate ability to: replace missing plugs.

10C. Demonstrate ability to: tighten loose plugs.

11A.Demonstrate ability to contain 55 gal drum: bung leak.

11B. Demonstrate ability to contain 55 gal drum: Chime leak.

11C. Demonstrate containment 55 gal drum: Forklift puncture.

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11D. Demonstrate containment 55 gal drum: Nail puncture.

12A.Place 55 gal drum into overpack drum: rolling slide-in.

12B. Place 55 gal drum in overpack drum: slide-in method.

12C. Place 55 gal drum in overpack drum: slip over method.

13. Demonstrate ability to install dome clamp on cargo tank.

Reports

14. Demonstrate proper completion of reports.

15. Develop a site safety and control plan.

16. Assist in a debrief.

17. Assist in a critique.

18. Assess the conditions of a hazardous materials container.

19. Predict behavior of a hazardous materials incident.

20. Decontaminate and inspect tools and equipment.

21. Evaluate incident progress.

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APPENDIX - A DECONTAMINATION CORRIDOR

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Sample Decontamination Corridor

HOT ZONE

Equipment Drop Shuffle Pit

Wash Station

Rinse Station

Bottle Change

Outer PPE Removal

Inner Clothing Removal

Personal Shower

Medical Evaluation

This is a sample of a multiple step decontamination corridor. Decontaminations corridors will vary based on local jurisdictional SOP’s / SOG’s; however, all decontamination corridors will have these steps involved in the decontamination process.

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APPENDIX - B IN-HOUSE PROCTOR INSTRUCTIONS

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Proctor Instructions for “IN-HOUSE” Comprehensive Examination

As the training officers for your department you are authorized by the Certification Council to conduct the 100% skills test for this level of certification. You must be certified to the level that you are testing, i.e.…If you’re FF2 you can test both FF1 and 2, Awareness and Operations. *PRIOR TO CONDUCTING THE TEST, REVIEW TRAINING RECORDS It is important that before doing this “IN-HOUSE” exam that the candidate has completed training in all areas for the level being tested. *SAFETY OFFICER SELECTED AND BRIEFED Select a Safety Officer to assist you during the test. This person, if possible, should not be taking the same test that is being given. The Safety Officer will not assist with the testing process. The Safety Officer is there to protect the Candidates from injury during the testing process. By using the following instructions, you will be able to evaluate the skills being tested and determine the candidate’s readiness for the State “Spot Check” exam. 1 - Keep in mind that this is a TEST and there should be NO COACHING or TRAINING during the testing process. If a candidate fails to perform a skill that skill will count as a first attempt failure and they will be given a second attempt. If they fail a second attempt, time they need to be retrained on that skill and tested again. Only qualified candidates that have passed with 100% should be allowed to take the state SPOT CHECK Exam. 2 - Before beginning that testing process conduct a meeting with all candidates and review the testing process. Explain that this is a test and that the same process being used for the “In-House” will be used during the state exam. 3 - If possible, designate two separate areas for students testing. One area for those who are in the testing process and one area for those who have not yet begun the testing process. If separate areas are not available, make sure someone is in the room to ensure that students do not discuss the testing material. Make sure these areas have no training manuals, or other reference materials for students to look at while waiting testing. 4 - To evaluate a candidate’s performance use the following as a guide. a. The skill is completed in the allotted time, b. Competence is shown by completing all performance criteria, c. Safety is shown while completing the skill 5 - At each test station the Tester will read the Skill to be demonstrated, the Condition to be met and the Time limit to complete each skill. This information is contained in the skill section of each standards packet. Do this with each student as they come to each testing stations. Ask for any questions. As each skill is tested and completed, sign it off in the section provided on the candidates training record. By conducting the “In-House” test in the manner, you will prepare your candidates to successfully pass the State “Spot Check” exam. This will also assure that training records are current and that only those who are truly prepared take the Certification Examination.

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