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FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY 1st ed. 20101

Developed by the Fire Chiefs Association of Westmoreland County

The purpose of this guidebook is to enhance the safety of firefighter response personnel and improve operational consistency. Many firefighting tactics have been improved in the name of safety in recent years bringing many recommendations and protocols to fire officers that make for a safer fire ground. Most important for the fire officer is the incident management and fire ground personnel accountability and life safety. OSHA requirements for Hazardous Material Awareness has changed and NFPA Standards have brought many practices into the fire service that could prove to be a liability concern for you as an officer and the protection of your crews.

This guidebook is derived from many resources that have been recognized as leaders in firefighting information and instruction. It also has source information from other states and fire departments outside the County or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please remember this is only a guidebook and there is no substitute for your own research, training, and department or municipal guidelines and procedures. While this guidebook can help in refreshing your operational functions on the fire ground it is only to be used as a supplement to your department’s day to day response.

The Guidebook is formatted with a simple one page index with page numbers to lead you to the area you may want to review or use while managing an incident. Please consider creating a binder to hold this guidebook and place pages into the sections of the index as needed.

The Volunteer Fire Officer of the 21st century has become a professional of personnel management, finance & budget director, and a highly visible leader in the community. The tools within this guidebook are to help you assist with documentation and other aspects you may face today to be best prepared for situations meeting those demands.

Sources of material contained within this document:Westmoreland Department of Public Safety

Westmoreland County Board of CommissionersLancaster County Fire Chiefs Handbook

FEMA Federal Emergency Management AgencyKemah Fire Department, Texas

Mount Lebanon Fire Department, PennsylvaniaVolunteer & combination Officers Section of the IAFC

NFPA reference Fire Chief MagazineOffice of the State Fire Commissioner, Pennsylvania

International Critical Incident Stress Management, Inc. 2001Mike McEvoy – FireRescue1.com Magazine2009 © 12/10/07

www.ResponderSafety.comNFPA 472

Hazardous Material Emergency Planning & Response Act of 1990, P.L. 639, No. 165Pennsylvania State Police – Greensburg


http://www.ResponderSafety.com/

LEPC Local Emergency Planning Commission – Westmoreland CountyPEMA Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

PA Region 13 Task ForceWCCC Westmoreland County Community College Public Safety Training Center


______________________________________________________Index

ICS Chart and Basic information p. 4 Personnel Accountability p. 8 List of Special Teams p. 17 Incident Rehab p. 18 Critical Incident Stress Management LODD p. 20 PSP Fire Marshal Guidelines p. 26 Roadway Incident “Cue Card” p. 29 HAZMAT Response Protocols p. 31 Tier II Chemical Inventory Reports p. 40 Mass Casualty Protocols p. 41 Region 13 Equipment and Protocols p. 45 Apparatus Standards NIMS Types recommended p. 47 Fire Department Listing Addresses p. 51 Public Safety Training Center p. 59 Public Safety Communication SOG’s summary p. 62 Special Resources p. 66 Clear Text Communications p. 67 Department of Public Safety Contacts p. 69___________________________________________________


ICS Chart and Basic information o WCDPS Organizational Charto Generic ICS Fire Charto Expanded incident ICS NIMS Chart

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

RICH MATASON

DEPUTY EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT COORDINATOR/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

DAN STEVENS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND 9-1-1

MARK BRAMMELL

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERSANDY SMYTHE

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

APRIL 1, 2009

PARK POLICE CHIEFNICK CEASAR

TRAINING/ OPERATIONS OFFICER (TAC OFFICER)

BILL FLEMING

SUPERVISORS

TONY MATUSZKYGLENN CRAMERCLAYTON MURPHYED MILLIRONVICKI BUCCI- MCFADDENDEBBIE BAUGHMAN

(ESF#5/15)

CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS

JOE NIEDZALKOSKI

TCO

FIRE Q/A SUPVRMIKE BURKE

POLICE Q/A SUPVRDAVE WRIGHT

EMD Q/A SUPVRMARC TAYLOR

(52)

DATA/COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN

RACHEL DECKARD

MSAG/CAD/PAYROLLSUPERVISORPAT BAUER

DATA ENTRY OPR**********

REGION 13 COORDINATORBILL HOBAUGH

HAZMATCOORDINATOR

CHRIS TANTLINGER

ASSISTANT WEST NILE VIRUS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

LISA STIPP

WEST NILE VIRUSPROGRAM TECHNICIAN

BEN KREMER

(CMD) (ESF#5)

(ADMIN/FIN) (OPS)

(LNO) (LOG) (ESF#10)

(CMD) (ESF#5)

(PLANS)

(ESF#13)

(ESF#04)

(ESF#08)

(ESF#02)

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ICS Fire Chart

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Personnel Accountabilityo Fire Ground Accountability guidelineso MAYDAY – Command Responseo Fire Incident Action Plano Basic Accountability Charts o PAR Personnel Accountability Report guidelines

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FIREGROUND ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM Purpose:To maintain an accurate documentation of exposure times in hazardous environmentsand also to insure the safety and well being of all firefighters.INCIDENT COMMANDER - The highest ranking officer on the firegroundwho has assumed responsibility for all fire department actions, at the time of theincident, and works with EOC personnel when neededSAFETY OFFICER - Appointed by the incident commander (or at the time mybe the incident commander) and is responsible for correct and accuratedocumentation of all exposures and rest time; may have appointed assistant towork staging areas. Reports to the incident commander.AREA COMMANDER - Assigned by the incident commander and maycommand any of numerous areas on, or off, the fireground itself. Assists inwhatever capacity needed and reports to the incident commander.Guideline:All firefighters are equipped with two (2) engraved accountability tags. Theaccountability tags are used to identify and account for each firefighter who enters thefireground, and to track their entry into interior sectors or rehabilitation sectors.These tags should be used as follows:Upon arrival at the fireground, one of the tags shall be removed immediately and placedon the key ring on the apparatus the firefighter is responding on. This tag documents thatyou are, or have been on the fireground. This enables the fireground safety officer to keepcount of the number of personnel used at the scene.Upon your entry into a hazardous environment, the second tag shall be pulled and givento the appointed safety officer or IC. The first in company should pull both tags, if theyknow they will encounter a hazardous environment before the arrival of a safety officeror IC. This action will document your time of entry and time of egress, for possiblemedical review at a later date. The maximum number of entries into a hazardousenvironment without rest time shall be limited to two (2). When you egress for thesecond time, you will be given your tag and you should then proceed to the rest andrecuperation area give, the officer your tag and then rest and refresh yourself whilewaiting further orders. Under most circumstances, the minimum time spent in R & Rshall be 30 minutes. This shall enable us to keep a fresh crew in rotation and thus makeour Department more efficient.Once the incident commander has officially ended the incident the safety officer shouldhave no tags and all rings should be placed back on the apparatus. If a tag is left eitherplace, then someone left without picking up his or her tags or he or she is still on thefireground somewhere and a search and rescue effort shall then be put into effect.The safety officer, his assistant, and the area commanders shall then make a full report tothe incident commander who will file all documentation after review.CONCLUSIONThe safety and health of all firefighters is the reasoning behind this system. Accuratedocumentation can and will help in the future. However, this system will only work if wemake it work for us. The cooperation of all firefighters is needed and appreciated.


www.kemahfire.com

Credit - Mt. Lebanon Fire Chief Nick Sohyda


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Credit – Mt. Lebanon Fire Department






OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE - SamplePAR - PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT ROLL CALL PROCEDURESPURPOSETo identify a method to confirm that all personnel are accounted for within a geographic area, or "hot zone" of an incident. Use of this procedure will enhance personal safety, by providing the Incident Commander (IC) with an updated account of all personnel whenever there is significant change in the action plan or a catastrophic change in the incident.DEFINITIONSPositive communications: Contact maintained by visual, verbal, physical or electronic means.Emergency Traffic: The phrase “emergency traffic” is the code word used in radio communications to indicate a critical, life safety related message. Emergency traffic has priority over all other radio communications WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A MAYDAY MESSAGE.Hot Zone: The immediate area surrounding the incident that poses a threat to life, causes adverse health effects or would interfere with one’s ability to escape due to fire, hazardous materials, structural collapse, confined space, explosions, environmental features, etc. The zone extends far enough to prevent adverse effects from weather conditions or spontaneous releases.Passport Accountability System: A recognized accountability system that identifies and tracks all personnel working at an incident.Personnel Accountability Report (PAR): A term used to confirm that all personnel assigned to a group, division, unit or incident have been identified and located.Example: "Engine 17 to Command, I have a PAR" (all members accounted for).Standby: The term “standby” is a code word indicating that a leader is requesting more time (normally 2 minutes) to account for their personnel.PROCEDUREI. A roll call will be conducted in an orderly fashion by radio or face-to-face between the IC and each unit or command function/division, after each leader has had positive communication with the persons/crews within their direct span of control. Whenever possible, each division or group should account for personnel within their span without the use of the radio in order to keep operational channels open for emergency traffic.II. The IC may chose to conduct an emergency roll call when crews are missing, injured, or trapped in order to expedite the rescue. This emergency roll call may only involve certain areas of the incident where the catastrophic change has occurred; therefore, it is important for all leaders/commanders to listen for an emergency roll call and be ready to answer, only if they are queried.

III. A Roll Call is recommended for the following situations:1 . Any report of a missing or trapped fire fighter2 . Any time a Mayday is called3 . Any change from offensive to defensive4 . Any sudden hazardous event at the incident - flashover, back draft, structural collapse, etc.


5 . At every 30 minutes of elapsed time6 . At a report of fire under control7 . Any time an “Abandon” order is given.8 . Any time Command feels it is necessaryIV. The number of units assigned to an incident, the span of control, and the geographic area may determine how long the IC should wait to query leaders after announcing a roll call. A roll call should begin within 2 minutes for the normal incident. Although a systematic method of querying units/divisions is preferred (numerically, alphabetically), this doesn’t limit the IC to a random method based on Maydays, known areas of collapse, units within the hot zone, etc.Example:1 . The Incident Commander will order a PAR, specifying if it is an emergency PAR.A. “Firecom & companies on the Cherrydale scene, stand by for a PAR”2 . Firecom will repeat the request for a PAR:A. “Companies operating at the Cherrydale scene, standby for a PAR”3 . Each company/division will answer in one of the following manners when called by the IC:A. “Engine 214 has a PAR” This response will mean all members assigned toEngine 214 are safe.B. “Division A – Standby: This response means that the Division A leader needsmore time to insure personnel are safe. In this case, the IC will pass over DivisionA.(1). Note: All companies, divisions or groups are called before returning tothose that have requested more time.C. “Ladder 2121 has Emergency Traffic”: This response indicates there is no PARand the Incident Commander must initiate a firefighter rescue plan.

http://pcfca.infotracknw.com/Tactical%20Operations%20Manual/Incident%20Response/343%20PAR.pdf




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List of Special Teams o Greensburg VFD Dive & Swiftwater Rescue Teamo Latrobe VFD Swiftwater Rescue Teamo PA HART Helicopter Aquatics Rescue Teamo Scottdale VFD (Fay-West) Swiftwater Rescue Teamo Westmoreland #175 Swiftwater Rescue Teamo Fay-West Dive Teamo Westmoreland County Hazardous Materials

Response Team 800o Westmoreland County Rough Terrain Fire & Rescue

Team 211o Tactical Rescue Team of Westmoreland Countyo Westmoreland County Animal Rescue Teamo Westmoreland County Trench Rescue Teamo Region 13 Westmoreland County Department of

Public Safety Equipment & Personnelo Bee Removal Teamo Westmoreland CISD Teamo WCDPS MCCC “Command Post”o WCDPS MARRV “Mobile Repeater Vehicle”

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Incident Rehabo NFPA Guidelineo Rehab Teams o MAAS Team 300o Support 610 Medic 1o Salvation Armyo Latrobe Canteen

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NFPA 1584, "Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members during Emergency Operations and Training Exercises” Effective January 2008Who's responsible for what?Each department is responsible for developing and implementing rehab SOGs. On scene, the Company Officer or supervisor must assess his or her crew to determine members in need of rehab at least every 45 minutes. Individual firefighters and their supervisors should undergo rehab following use of a second 30-minute SCBA cylinder, after a single 45- or 60-minute cylinder, or after 40 minutes of intense work without SCBA. Supervisors are permitted toadjust these time frames depending on work or environmental conditions. In addition, EMS staff must have the authority to detain members in rehab or transport members when there are obvious indications preventing them from return to full duty.

How to implement 1584There are nine key components of rehab required by NFPA 1584:

1. Relief from climactic conditions — An area free of smoke and sheltered from extreme heat or cold is provided. This might be a non-fire floor in a high-rise building, a shaded area upwind from a brush fire or the heated fire apparatus cab during cold winter months. The theme is providing shelter from environmental extremes.

2. Rest and recovery — Members are afforded the ability to rest for at least 10 minutes or as long as needed to recover work capacity.

3. Cooling or rewarming — Members who feel hot should be able to remove their PPE, drink water and be provided with means to cool off. Members who are cold should be able to add clothing, wrap in blankets and be provided with means to warm themselves.

4. Re-hydration — Fluid replacement. Fluid volume requirements were eliminated from the standard with the exception of pre-hydration with 500 ml (16 oz) of fluids consumed two hours prior to scheduled events. On scene, potable fluids must be provided so members can satisfy thirst. Fluids should also be provided to encourage continued hydration after the incident.

5. Calorie and electrolyte replacement — When appropriate for longer duration events such as incidents exceeding three hours duration or situations where members are likely to work for more than one hour. Of note, whenever food is available, means for members to wash their hands and faces must also be provided.

6. Medical monitoring — Specifies a minimum of six conditions that EMS must assess in each member during rehab:a. Presence of chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness, nausea or headache.b. General complaints such as cramps or aches and pains.c. Symptoms of heat or cold-related stress.d. Changes in gait, speech or behavior.e. Alertness and orientation to person, place and time.f. Any vital signs considered abnormal in local protocol. The specific vital signs and what defines normal is entirely up to local medical control and department medical authorities. Vital signs listed in the 1584 annex include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and carbon monoxide assessment using either an exhaled breath CO monitor or a pulse CO-oximeter (i.e. a pulse oximeter designed to measure carboxyhemoglobin).

7. EMS treatment in accordance with local protocol — Available on scene for members who require treatment or transport. Note that medical monitoring is documented in the fire department data collection system. When EMS treatment or transport is provided, a medical report must be generated and included in the member’s employee medical record.

8. Member accountability —The personnel accountability system must track members assigned to rehab by Incident Command as they enter and leave.

9. Release — Prior to leaving rehab, EMS must confirm that members are able to safely perform full duty.

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Critical Incident Stress Management LODDo PA State Fire Commissioner Guidelines

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Critical Incident StressManagement

Assists Emergency Service personnelto construct a shared picture of…..

⇒ How the incident occurred⇒ What each of them was thinking

⇒ What each of them was doing⇒ How each individual is reacting

and feeling⇒ How the department is reactingIt is designed to assist firefighters

and the department to…..⇒ Begin the recovery process⇒ Learn from the experience⇒ Honor its lost member(s)

⇒ Rebound from challengingevents

⇒ Collectively move forward

Edward A. MannState Fire Commissioner

724 357-0103724 357-2992 [email protected]

For more info contact:William P. Ruth

276 Stormer RoadIndiana, Pa 15701


Preplanning Before the LODD

Things to do before “it” happens:1. Beneficiary cards completed2. Training records up to date3. Obtain telephone numbers

County EMA__________________________________________________________________County Coroner__________________________________________________________________Police__________________________________________________________________PEMA EOC800 424-7362OSFC800 670-3473CISM__________________________________________________________________Worker Comp Carrier__________________________________________________________________Insurance Carrier__________________________________________________________________Municipal Contact__________________________________________________________________Local Honor Guard__________________________________________________________________Fire Associations____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Other

Immediately After the Death

When you are made aware of a Line of Duty Death, there are many steps you must immediately take. You must make sure that the proper notifications have been made. Notify your County Emergency Management Agency and have them notify the Pennsylvania Emergency management Agency’s EOC. This will automatically notify the State Fire Commissioner and staff. Also, notify your County Coroner of the LODD and that the LODD autopsy protocol must be followed. Basic steps to take before the arrival of a staff member from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner:

1. Make notification of County EMA2. Advise Coroner of LODD3. Contact local CISM team4. Support deceased family with anyimmediate needs.5. Make sure of your fire fighters well being.6. Lower flags to half-staff


7. Secure training records of deceased8. Notify Municipality of death9. Notify insurance carriers10. Have the Officers on the call makea written statement as to what happened(only facts)

Place a temporary memorial in front of Fire Station

To honor the memory of the deceased, many FD’s place a temporary memorial consisting of a turnout coat and helmet secured to a chair in front of the station. A candle and flowers are appropriate at the base. This also gives mourning citizens of the community the opportunity to add to the memorial. Depending on availability, a photo of the deceased may be displayed.

Appoint a Public Information Officer

A PIO must be immediately appointed to control rumors and to release only the facts that the FD determines necessary. All sensitive information should be released with discretion (and family approval).The PIO should be the only spokes person for the FD. Information must be gathered as soon as possible to include:1. Name of deceased2. Dept. info (rank, date joined etc.)3. Next of kin information

A. NameB. RelationshipC. AddressD. Telephone number

4. Gather insurance informationA. Worker CompB. FD life insurance policyC. Fire Assoc. insurance policies

5. Prepare a formal news release6. Prepare for news media/briefings




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PSP Fire Marshal Guidelines______________________________________________________




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HAZMAT Response Protocolso Dispatch o NFPA 472o Billing

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What is Hazardous Materials? Any material or substance that if not properly contained, poses a threat to health, safety, & environment and is of such a nature requires implementation of special control procedures which supplements standard department procedures; which may require use of specialized equipment & reference materials.

INITIAL DISPATCH! Give as much information as possible Let them know what they are going to be in for!! DON’T WAIT – If you got a piece of info – give it out!!!

CLUES - Wind Direction Smoke/Vapors Movement trees/bushes Chemical flow direction Sounds Placards Markings

Bottom Line -If they – see it - smell it – feel itThey should be instructed to leave area immediately!!! Stop at a safe distance! Use binoculars to assess situation!!

RESPONSE ZONES COLD – Street Clothes WARM – Some Level of Protection HOT - Highest Level of Protection


KEY QUESTIONS Physical location Color smoke/vapor cloud Noises Unusual Smells Irritations Markings/Labels Substance Name Leak or Spill? How much material involved? Container Type? Near populated area? What material involved? Leak or Spill? Dripping Large amount on ground? How Much involved? 5-gal or 10,000 gal tanker. Container Type? TT Tanker or Box trailer? Railroad tanker or Box car? UPS Delivery truck? NEAR A POPULATED AREA WATER SUPPLY STORM DRAIN Possible evacuation procedures Shutting down water intakes WHAT MATERIAL IS INVOLVED? ?????


TEAM 800 NOTIFICATION Requested by local authority: Fire Chief, EMS, Police County EMA Director County Elected Official Dispatched by 911 Center Gbg Fire Frequency County Minitors Pagers

SCENE OPERATIONS Isolate Hazard Area – Set up Zones!! Establish ICS Make Assignments Identify Substance/Determine Hazards Determine Level of Protection!! Choose necessary equipment Mitigate Incident D-Con personnel/equipment Conduct debriefing/critique Secure from scene. WE DO NOT DO CLEAN-UP!!! Responsibility of responsible party!! Contain – Control leak Stop leak if possible Protect environment/public Professional Licensed Clean-up Companies


RESPONSE TYPES HAZMAT – Chemicals Petroleum Products Releases Airport Response Anthrax (White Powder) calls Assessments Stand-bys Rapid Intervention Team

AIRPORT RESPONSE Assist/Augment Airport Crash Truck Rescue & Foam Application Under direction of Airport Tower Chief Arnold Palmer Regional Airport Rostraver Airport


HAZMAT Coordinator Summary

Hazardous Materials incident activations propel into motion an enormous amount of specialized experience and assets formulated and supported by the County. The cost of this preparedness asserts minimum charges for each level of response as outlined by suggested response criteria. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 472, Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents enumerates the criteria. This proposal uses this NFPA 472 extract to define a minimum billing per tier level of response.

NFPA 472 Summary

1.) LEVEL I (One or two HMRT Officer Response): Easily Handled by emergency first responders with technical advice from a HMRT readily available resources.

- LEAK SEVERITY: No release or small release contained or confined with readily available resources.

- LIFE SAFETY: No life-threatening situation from materials involved, no significant public protection required.

- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: (Potential): Minimal.-

2.) LEVEL II (Several HMRT Officers/members or HAZMAT Element Response): Handled by emergency first responders with assistance from HMRT specialty resources such as product identification, product or container specialists, spill containment teams, decontamination teams, air monitoring equipment, consultation and technical advise or other HMRT resources that are of a defensive mode only and do not require the full team.

- LEAK SEVERITY: Release or spill has been or can be easily controlled or contained with the addition of HMRT resources.

- LIFE SAFETY: Greater hazard from the material involved A moderate level public protection required within a localized area.

- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: (Potential): Moderate.-

3.) LEVEL III (Full HMRT Response as Listed): Requires an official dispatch of full compliment of the HMRT.

- LEAK SEVERITY: Release may not be controllable even with special resources.

- LIFE SAFETY: Greatest hazard involved from the material(s). May require major public protection to a large area or mass evacuation.

- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Severe.

Minimum Billing Response Level Schedule:


Billing is based on the levels of HMRT 800 & WCDPS response. Any costs incurred by local municipalities and emergency services are the sole responsibility, to separately bill for costs, of and by the municipality in which the incident occurred.

Westmoreland County Billing Resolution

RESOLUTION #R-11-2007

WHEREAS, the “Hazardous Material Emergency Planning & Response Act” Act of 1990, P.L. 639, No. 165 Section 210, Recovery of response costs, mandates that Westmoreland County; may collect operational, administrative, and legal costs incurred from it’s initial response up to the time that it recovers it’s costs; and

WHEREAS, in preparation to the mandate stated above, this County has prepared a procedure that follows a scope, objective, identifies documentation, adopts NFPA response level criteria, forwarding of billing, receiving of receipts and other agency billing to define appropriate action regarding the above stated Act; and

WHEREAS, this County has provided for a Hazardous Materials Response Team 800, coordinated by the Department of Public Safety Hazardous Materials Coordinator, that prepares from reported incident documentation the billing allowable under this above stated Act; and

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Commissioners of Westmoreland County do hereby approve, adopt and place into immediate effect the Hazardous Materials Response Team 800-Department of Public Safety Billing Procedure. This procedure will be maintained and followed by the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety Hazardous Materials Coordinator regarding the “Hazardous Material Emergency Planning & Response Act” Act of 1990, P.L. 639, No. 165, Section 210, Recovery of response costs.

THIS RESOLUTION approved and adopted by the Commissioners of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, this 10th day of May, 2007.

*Original copy on file Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety HAZMAT Coordinator’s Office.


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Tier II Chemical Inventory Reportso ACT 165o Request for Inspectiono Sample Report

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o ACT 165


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o Sample Report to be filed with fire departments and the Local Emergency Planning Commission


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Mass Casualty Protocolso Protecting the Scene for investigationo Special resources available from Region 13

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MASS FATALITIES INCIDENTSA mass fatalities incident can be defined as one in which there are more sets of remains than can be handled using local resources. For some jurisdictions, a mass fatalities incident may involve two sets of remains, whereas in others, a mass fatalities response may not be triggered until there are 50 or more sets of remains. All disasters and emergencies start and end at the local level. No matter what the size of the mass fatalities incident, there is a need for teamwork among responders. A firm understanding by all agencies involved regarding local, State and Federal roles and responsibilities is key in managing an incident of this type. A proven management system is necessary to ensure that remains are recovered, inventoried, identified, and released as efficiently as possible. The Federal government now requires the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage all domestic incidents, including Mass Fatalities incidents. This requirement was put in place with the implementation of the National Response Framework and the National Incident Management System – NIMS. Using ICS can help organize the many tasks required of all personnel involved in a mass fatalities response. Virtually all mass fatalities incidents should be managed using Unified Command. In most cases, those working at the scene of mass fatalities incident will be under the authority of the Medical Examiner or County Coroner. (In the state of Pennsylvania, there are 67 coroners and two Medical Examiners.) Private sector and voluntary organizations may be involved as well. It may be necessary to request assistance from Disaster Mortuary Response Teams (DMORTs).

There are three areas that incident operations encompass:1. On-scene operations, including:

Staging Search and recovery Notification of response personnel

2. Morgue operations3. Family Assistance Center (FAC) operations

Each of these areas involves special and separate considerations during planning for a mass fatalities incident. In addition to the standard ICS facilities, mass fatalities incidents require two additional facilities – a morgue (and related facilities) and a Family Assistance Center (FAC). The morgue site should primarily focus on the health, safety, security and logistical needs of morgue personnel. A Family Assistance Support Operations, including a Family Assistance Center (FAC) is an important, but sensitive, operation to provide relatives of victims with information and access to support services. The morgue site should not be located near the Family Assistance Center.


In the event of a mass fatalities incident, sufficient resources may not be available to State and local agencies to meet emergency requirements. Federal assistance may be required to identify and deploy resources from outside the affected area to ensure a timely, efficient, and effective response. Some of the Federal Resources include:

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) National Disaster Medical System (NDMS):

o Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams (DMORTs): DMORT Disaster Portable Morgue Unit Family Assistance Center DMORT WMD Team

Other resources include: Department of Health and Human Services FBI Office of Victims’ Assistance The American Red Cross Department of State U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA

o National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)o Urban Search & Rescue Teams

Department of Defense (DOD) Department of Justice (DOJ)/FBI Non-FBI Department of Justice agencies Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Department of Energy (DOE)

Derived from FEMA Mass Casualty Incident Instructors Guide


“Multi-Casualty and “Mass Casualty” traditionally are interchangeable terms.The terms reference an incident that meets locally defined thresholds in accordancewith the jurisdiction emergency response plan.

Large numbers of injured persons Large multi-agency response teams Inherently hazardous environments High stress environments

Local disaster plans should identify the specific formula for each jurisdiction; knowing the local criteria is crucial to early recognition and declaration of an MCI.

What is a Mass Casualty?FEMA Mass Casualty Incident DefinitionMass casualty incidents are incidents resulting from man-made or natural causes resulting inillness or injuries that exceed or overwhelm the EMS and hospital capabilities of a locality,jurisdiction, or region. A mass casualty incident is likely to impose a sustained demand for healthand medical services rather than the short, intense peak demand for these services typical ofmultiple casualty Incidents.

What is a Multi-Casualty Incident?FEMA Multi-Casualty Incident DefinitionMulti-casualty incidents are incidents involving multiple victims that can be managed, withheightened response (including mutual aid if necessary), by a single EMS agency or system.Multi-casualty incidents typically do not overwhelm the hospital capabilities of a jurisdiction and/orregion, but may exceed the capabilities for one or more hospitals within a locality. There isusually a short, intense peak demand for health and medical services, unlike the sustaineddemand for these services typical of mass casualty incidents.

MCI Threshold DefinitionThe point at which the number of patients at an MCI and the severity of their conditions arebeyond the ability of available resources to provide adequate care.The day-to-day EMS response is designed to assure scene safety and to triage, treat andtransport no more than a few patients. If day-to-day procedures were followed at the scene of alarge number of casualties, several problems could occur with scene management, triage,treatment, and transport.

A common threshold formula is….# Ambulances within 15 minutes X 2 victims +1 would constitute an MCI declaration forthat communityExample: 6 ambulances X 2 victims = 12 victims12 victims + 1 = 13 (MCI declaration)MCI Threshold = 13 victimsIf the numbers of victims exceeds the threshold, but few, if any, appear to be seriously injured,consideration should be given to not declaring an MCI.“Fire Department Chief officers should consider the following as a recommended guideline for declaring a MCI”…

Three or more ambulances to any incident Three critical (red) victims and/or Ten victims

Reference: North Central CT EMS Council January 2009


Region 13 Equipment and Protocolso Equipment Availableo Request Protocols

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WESTMORELAND COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY


REGION 13 EQUIPMENT REQUEST PROCEDURES

• THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE USED TO CALL OUT ANY OF THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY REGION 13 EQUIPMENT.

• IF A FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST ANY EQUIPMENT THE FIRE CHIEF OR THE OFFICER IN CHARGE, OR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR OF THE INCIDENT WILL NOTIFY THE 911 CENTER FOR THE EQUIPMENT.

• IF YOU NEED ANY OF THIS EQUIPMENT PLEASE CALL THE 9-1-1 CENTER AND THE DISPATCHER/SUPERVISOR WILL GET YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND WHAT EQUIPMENT YOU ARE REQUESTING AND SOMEONE WILL CALL YOU BACK.

• THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR ANY INCIDENT THAT IS ONGOING. IF YOU REQUEST ANY EQUIPMENT FOR NON-EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS THE CHIEF MUST WRITE A LETTER REQUESTING THE EQUIPMENT A MONTH IN ADVANCE.

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Apparatus Standards NIMS Types recommendedo Typing of Resources

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Fire Departmentso Fire Department Listing

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Larimer Fire DepartmentPO Box 306Larimer, PA 15647ATTN: Fire Chief

Strawpump Fire Department130 North Thompson LaneNorth Huntingdon, PA 15642ATTN: Fire Chief

Westmoreland City Fire Dept 8650 Broadway St. Westmoreland City, PA 15692 ATTN: Fire Chief

Hartford Heights Fire Dept 14335 Rt. 30

North Huntingdon, PA 15642ATTN: Fire Chief

Shafton Fire Department 681 Jackson Street


Fairmont-Hahntown Fire Dept 890 Rose Street


Paintertown Fire Department 1010 Tray Street

Irwin, PA 15642ATTN: Fire Chief

Circleville Fire Department 129 Robbins Station Road


Level Green Fire Department 536 Harrison City Road

Level Green, PA 15085ATTN: Fire Chief

Adamsburg Fire Department Box 92

Adamsburg, PA 15611ATTN: Fire Chief

Sutersville Fire Department320 Municipal Ave.Sutersville, PA 15083ATTN: Fire Chief

North Irwin Fire Department 2nd at Broadway

North Irwin, PA 15642ATTN: Fire Chief

Manor Fire Department PO Box 567

Manor, PA 15665ATTN: Fire Chief

Rillton Fire Department PO Box 185

Rillton, PA 15678ATTN: Fire Chief

Herminie Fire Department 101 Sewickley, Ave

Herminie, PA 15637ATTN: Fire Chief


Lowber Fire Department 22 Cherry Street

Lower, PA 15660ATTN: Fire Chief

Smithton Fire Department Box 756

Smithton, PA 15479ATTN: Fire Chief

Madison Fire Department Box 232

Madison, PA 15663ATTN: Fire Chief

Yukon Fire Department PO Box 427

Yukon, PA 15698ATTN: Fire Chief

Murrysville Fire Department PO Box 93

Murrysville, PA 15668ATTN: Fire Chief

Grapeville Fire Department PO Box 162

Grapeville, PA 15634ATTN: Fire Chief

Export Fire Department PO Box 457

Export, PA 15632ATTN: Fire Chief

Carbon Fire Department 421 Juniper Street

Greensburg, PA 15601ATTN: Fire Chief

Southwest Greensburg Fire Dept 401 Guthrie Street


New Stanton Fire Department

PO Box 20New Stanton, PA 15672ATTN: Fire Chief

Youngwood Fire Department PO Box 236

Youngwood, PA 15697ATTN: Fire Chief

Hunker Fire Department PO Box 223

Hunker, Pa 15639ATTN: Fire Chief

Midway St.Clair Fire Dept. 1966 Broadway Ave


Hempfield # 2 Fire Dept. PO Box 279


Delmont Fire Dept. PO Box 12

Delmont, PA 15626ATTN: Fire Chief

Webster Fire Department PO Box 303

Webster, PA 15087ATTN: Fire Chief

South Greensburg Fire Dept. 1515 Poplar Street


Marguerite Fire Dept 138 Continental Dr

Latrobe, PA 15650ATTN: Fire Chief


Crabtree Fire DepartmentPO Box QCrabtree, PA 15624ATTN: Fire Chief

Trauger Fire Dept196 Dutch Hill Rd Latrobe, PA 15650ATTN: Fire Chief

Pleasant Unity Fire Dept PO Box 197 Pleasant Unity, PA 15676 ATTN: Fire Chief

Norvelt Fire Dept PO Box 173

Norvelt, PA 15674ATTN: Fire Chief

Mt. Pleasant Fire Department100 S. Church StMt. Pleasant, PA 15666Attn: Fire Chief

Youngstown Fire Dept PO Box 283

Youngstown, PA 15696ATTN: Fire Chief

Derry Fire Department 116 E. 2nd Ave

Derry, PA 15627ATTN: Fire Chief

Darlington Fire Department P.O. Box 923

Ligonier, PA 15658ATTN: Fire Chief

Ligonier Hose Co #1 PO Box 573


Ligonier Twp #1 Fire Dept 44 Firehall Rd


Ligioner Twp #2 Fire Dept379 Wilpen Rd Ligioner,PA 15658ATTN: Fire Chief

New Florence Fire Department PO Box 19

New Florence, PA 15944ATTN: Fire Chief

Seward Fire Department Box 183

Seward, PA 15954ATTN: Fire Chief

Oklahoma Fire Department 225 Rear Longfellow St

Vandergrift, Pa 15690ATTN: Fire Chief

Vandergrift #2 Fire Department 229 Emerson St

Vandergrift, Pa 15690ATTN: Fire Chief

Vandergrift #1 Fire Department

278 Franklin AveVandergrift, PA 15690ATTN: Fire Chief

Hyde Park Fire Department PO Box 223

Hyde Park, PA 15641ATTN: Fire Chief

West Leechburg Fire Dept Plazak St

West Leechburg, Pa 15656ATTN: Fire Chief


Lower Burrell #1 Fire Dept 34 New York Ave

Lower Burrell, PA 15068ATTN: Fire Chief

Avonmore Fire Department PO Box 586

Avonmore, PA 15618ATTN: Fire Chief

New Kensington Fire Dept 1101 Victoria Ave

New Kensington, Pa 15068ATTN: Fire Chief

Irwin Fire Department PO Box 139

Irwin, PA 15642ATTN: Fire Chief

Scottdale Fire Department PO Box 73

Scottdale, PA 15683ATTN: Fire Chief

Slickville Fire Dept PO Box 123

Slickville, Pa 15684ATTN: Fire Chief

High Park Fire Department 400 Baughman Ave

Jeannette, Pa 15644ATTN: Fire Chief

Claridge Fire Department PO Box 400

Claridge, Pa 15623ATTN: Fire Chief

White Valley Fire Department 6215 Old William Penn Hwy

Export, PA 15632ATTN: Fire Chief

Latrobe Fire Dept 1 Main St

Latrobe, Pa 15650ATTN: Fire Chief

Lloydsville Fire Dept208 Dickens StLatrobe, PA 15650ATTN: Fire Chief

Upper Burrell Twp Fire Dept 4370 7th St Rd

New Kensington, PA 15068ATTN: Fire Chief

Westinghouse Waltz Mill Fire

PO Box 158Madison, PA 15663ATTN: Fire Chief

St Vincent Fire Department 300 Fraser Purchase Rd


Lower Burrell Fire Dept #4 567 Burgly Ave

Lower Burrell, Pa 15068ATTN: Fire Chief

North Hempfield Fire Dept1284 Rt 66Greensburg, Pa 15601ATTN: Fire Chief

Bell Twp Fire DeptBox 245Salina, Pa 15680ATTN: Fire Chief

Alcoa Fire Dept 100 Technical Dr

Alcoa Center, PA 15069 ATTN: Fire Chief


Lower Burrell #3 Fire Dept 3255 Leechburg Rd

Lower Burrell, Pa 15068ATTN: Fire Chief

Bradenville Fire DepartmentPO Box 325Bradenville, PA 15620Attn: Fire Chief

Whitney-Hostetter Fire Dept PO Box 93

Whitney, PA ATTN: Fire Chief

East Huntingdon Fire Dept 120 Fire Department Rd

Tarrs, PA 15688ATTN: Fire Chief

Hannastown Fire Department Box 171

Hannastown, PA 15635ATTN: Fire Chief

Kecksburg Fire Dept 5128 Water St

Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666ATTN: Fire Chief

New Alexandria Fire Dept 212 Gay St

New Alexandria, PA 15670ATTN: Fire Chief

Sardis Fire DeptPo Box 604Murrysville, Pa 15668ATTN: Fire Chief

Greensburg Fire Dept Alexandria St


North Belle Vernon Fire Dept Speer/Arch Sts

Belle Vernon, PA 15012ATTN: Fire Chief

Monessen Fire Department 441 Reed Ave

Monessen, PA 15062ATTN: Fire Chief

West Newton Fire Department 100 Riverside Dr

West Newton, Pa 15089ATTN: Fire Chief

Mutual Fire Department 214 Mutual Firehall Rd


Bovard Fire Department PO Box 81

Bovard, PA 15619ATTN: Fire Chief

Hutchinson Fire Dept 261 Firehall Ave

Hutchinson, Pa 15640ATTN: Fire Chief

Trafford Fire Dept 400 Duquesne Ave

Trafford, PA 15085ATTN: Fire Chief

Harrison City Fire Department Po Box 419

Harrison City, Pa 15636ATTN: Fire Chief

Hecla Fire Dept PO Box 213

Southwest, Pa 15685ATTN: Fire Chief


Bolivar Fire Department PO Box 3

Bolivar, PA 15923ATTN: Fire Chief

Forbes Road Fire Department PO Box 214

Forbes Road, PA 15633ATTN: Fire Chief

Dry Ridge Fire Dept 116 White School Rd


Eastern Derry Fire Department

1426 State Rt 217 Derry, PA 15627ATTN: Fire Chief

Luxor Fire Department PO Box 85

Luxor, PA 15662ATTN: Fire Chief

Penn Boro Fire Department 600 Railroad St

Penn, Pa 15675ATTN: Fire Chief

Citizens Vol. Fire Dept #1 601 Drey St

Arnold, PA 15068ATTN: Fire Chief

Arnold # 2 Fire Dept. 1100 Drey St

Arnold, PA 15068ATTN: Fire Chief

West Point Fire Dept. 100 Volunteer Dr


Allegheny Twp Fire Department

Po Box 487Leechburg, PA 15656ATTN: Fire Chief

Markle Fire Dept. 470 Joyce Ave

Apollo, Pa 15613ATTN: Fire Chief

Washington Twp Fire Dept 778 Rt 66

Apollo, PA 15613ATTN: Fire Chief

Collinsburg Fire Dept514 Rostraver RdWest Newton, PA 15089ATTN: Fire Chief

Fort Allen Fire DeptPO Box 4007Greensburg, Pa 15601ATTN: Fire Chief

Rostraver Central Fire Dept PO Box 562 Belle Vernon, Pa 15012 ATTN: Fire Chief

Grandview Fire Dept 1655 Ridge Ave


Turkeytown Fire Department90 Supervisor RdWest Newton, PA 15089Attn: Fire Chief

Calumet Fire Dept PO Box 195

Calumet, PA 15621 ATTN: Fire Chief


Chestnut Ridge Fire Dept PO Box 160

Stahlstown, PA 15687ATTN: Fire Chief

Fairfield Twp Fire DepartmentPO Box 307New Florence, Pa 15944ATTN: Fire Chief

Jeannette Fire Dept S.2nd & Clay Ave


Torrance State Hospital Fire Torrance State Hospital

Torrance, PA 15779ATTN: Fire Chief

Westmoreland County Airport 200 Pleasant Unity Rd


Greensburg Fire Co #1

McLaughlin DrGreensburg, Pa 15601

Greensburg Fire Co#2P.O. Box 1111Greensburg, Pa 15601ATTN: Captain

Greensburg Fire Co #3304 Alexandria StGreensburg, Pa 15601ATTN: Captain

Greensburg Fire Co #6542 W. Otterman St

Greensburg, Pa 15601ATTN: Captain

Greensburg Fire Co #7719 E. Pittsburg St.Greensburg, Pa 15601ATTN: Captain

Greensburg Fire Co #8900 Highland AveGreensburg, Pa 15601ATTN: Captain

Lloydsville Fire DepartmentP.O. Box 403Latrobe, Pa 15650Attn: Fire Chief


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Public Safety Training Center o Westmoreland County Community College

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About the Public Safety Training Center

Westmoreland County Community College opened a new, $7.5M Public Safety Training Center in South Huntingdon Twp. in October 2003. The site is located about two miles from the Smithton exit (no. 49) of Interstate 70 W on Reduction Road. The planning for a hands-on training facility dates to December 1979 when a joint meeting of the College's Fire Science Advisory Committee and the Westmoreland County Fire School committee met to discuss the possibility of a permanent training center site. After many years of meetings, "wheel spinning" and ups and downs, the official groundbreaking ceremony was held August 19, 2002.

The center features a six-story, 14,100 square foot tower that can simulate a variety of industrial, commercial and mercantile occupancies with an attached 2 ½ story residential building. Both areas are equipped with state-of-the art, gas-fired simulators with flash-over capability from the Symtron Corporation.

The first phase also provides a 4,500 square foot classroom and administration building that can house a fire engine for indoor training during inclement weather. Additional propane-fired outdoor training props are available as well as a pond and pump house featuring two, 1,500 gpm electric fire pumps.

The master plan calls for a $30M contingent of props, buildings and training areas for a full compliment of hands-on training opportunities for police, fire, hazardous materials, industrial safety, SWAT and emergency medical services personnel. The 163-acre site has plenty of open space for these and many other training possibilities.

Lead architectural planning has been provided by JSA Architects, Pittsburgh with special burn building design by Teng and Associates, Chicago and site engineering from H. F. Lenz, Johnstown. The general contractor is C & M Contracting, Pittsburgh. Ribbon cutting was October 10, 2003.

- For firefighting and rescue training, contact David Hauger, 724-872-2447.

- For law enforcement, police academy and homeland security programs, contact 724-925-4298.

- For emergency medical services and continuing nursing education, contact Becky Lauffer, 724-925-4082.

Training Building The training building encompasses over 14,000 sq. ft. with two primary areas: a 2 ½ story residential unit and a 6 story tower arranged in an L-shape. The residential component includes a typical first floor living room, kitchen, dining room and attached garage with overhead door. The second floor, accessible from the interior stairs, provides two bedrooms, a bathroom and an attic space. There are two different roof slopes with ventilation "chop-out" openings. A Symtron T-1000 natural gas fired training unit is installed in a second floor bedroom. It will create a bed/headboard


fire with the ability to control the flame height and growth speed, the difficulty of extinguishment and how much "soak" time is needed to prevent re-ignition. The instructor has complete control over the fire scenario from a remote-controlled pendant. At the touch of a button, all gas valves can be closed and the forced-air ventilation system activated to provide rapid smoke and heat removal. There are sensors to determine if the correct amount of water is being applied to extinguish the fire. This residential area also provides exterior access to the second floor fire simulator to create a "basement" fire scenario.

Both the residential and tower areas have a variety of common features. Stainless steel repelling "tie-off" bars for vertical rope rescue training; confined space openings for below-grade rescue situations; burn-through openings to allow for vertical heat and smoke movement and specially engineered "forcible entry" doors to simulate repeated entry using hand tools are provided.

The six-story tower provides an even greater range of "commercial" training scenarios including: motel, office, high-rise apartments, "strip" shopping center, high-bay and mezzanine industrial storage areas and a 1,200 sq. ft. re-configurable smoke maze. There are balconies for ladder and rope rescue evolutions, a variety of interior and exterior stairways, an elevator shaft with four types of simulated door assemblies for vertical and horizontal rescue activities, internal and external loading docks with coiling overhead doors, an overhead "jib" crane for moving heavy objects between floors and for industrial training activities and an second live fire simulator.

The second natural gas fired simulator will recreate an industrial storage fire with flames reaching six or more feet. In addition, this unit will also have "flashover" capability, a feature to simulate the rapidly expanding ceiling fire spread phenomenon. If the fire attack crew correctly applies water overhead, the fire will not flare up or spread across the ceiling. The instructor again has complete control of the fire simulation from a remote controlled pendant. The training building has been pre-engineered for an additional four Symtron fire simulators providing the potential for six different fire situations. Both of the fire simulator areas have gas detection and heat thermocouples installed at a variety of locations to sense natural gas buildup and high heat conditions. Safety features are built-in to the simulators for the continuous monitoring of gas and heat conditions to provide student and instructor safety. Gas detection is always "on" as an added safety feature should a leak occur.

A special, climate-controlled room is provided for the two fire simulator control units. Here, computerized systems with a programmable logic controller (PLC) monitor the fire conditions and provide constant heat and gas detection capability. The instructor has the ability to override the system to provide immediate shut down should a problem arise. A key-controlled master switch provides security against unauthorized use.

Classroom Building The all brick classroom building (with a fire house architectural style) houses one classroom, a truck bay, office area and restrooms. The building has been engineered to allow for future expansion without interrupting ongoing training activities. The classroom has a movable partition which opens to the climate controlled apparatus bay, effectively tripling the available seating space. This high-bay area also doubles as a second classroom and will allow for indoor apparatus operation by utilizing exhaust removal equipment. The floors and classroom areas have been given an industrial look and feel so trainees can use these facilities after outdoor training activities thus minimizing clean-up efforts.

The building is fully protected by a wet pipe sprinkler system and all areas are climate controlled. The clock tower houses the boiler equipment to maximize usable floor space. The overhead garage door is 14' x 14' so modern fire apparatus can safely enter and exit the area. Access gate and outdoor lighting control are also provided. Outdoor Fire Training PropsThe outdoor area beyond the training building contains two (with room for a third) propane-fired simulation props. One is a horizontal propane storage tank and the other is a vertical industrial pipe fire simulator (often referred to as a Christmas tree). These two units are also provided by the Symtron Corporation and are fueled from the on-site propane tank and associated vaporizer.

The first unit simulates a break in a supply line from a horizontal propane storage tank. The system provides training in the safe approach, cooling and extinguishment or control of an impingement fire and relief valve fire. The fires are initiated from a pendant controlled by the instructor at the burner control assembly. Flames can extend six feet above grade and if the crew successfully


locates and turns off the gas supply valve, the fire will go out. Otherwise, the instructor can remotely actuate the top-mounted relief valve and fire will burn over twenty feet into the air.

The second prop simulates a broken propane pipe assembly. This Christmas tree creates the conditions encountered during the control and suppression of an industrial gas pipe assembly. The instructor controls the fire from a hand-held pendant. Flames initially engulf the tree two feet above the piping. If the students successfully locate and close the supply valve, the fire will diminish. If the instructor decides this is taking too long or the valve is not located, a large flare-up is initiated. This flame can reach a height of 20 feet and is completely controllable from the instructor's pendant. The fire continues until the instructor is satisfied the students have correctly completed the scenario. Pump House and Outdoor AreasThe pump house is located over the hillside from the training building. It is accessible from an access roadway from the outdoor props. The pump house contains two electrically driven, 1,500 gpm pumps that take water from the ten million gallon pond. The pumps feed five training fire hydrants around the training grounds through a dedicated 12" water line. All the water used in the training evolutions (as well as most of the other surface water) is recycled into the pond through a network of underground piping. Fire engines can also draft water from the pond through a "dry hydrant" connection. The pumps are located in the left side of the building while the electrical panels are in the middle bay. There is a small storage area on the right hand side of the pump house.

A reinforced concrete pad covering approximately 95,000 sq. feet surrounds the training building. The pad is capable of safely supporting even the heaviest aerial apparatus. Overhead lights illuminate the training grounds. Each bank of lights on the sides of the training building is individually controlled for various nighttime training scenarios and clean-up safety.


Public Safety Communication Summary Protocolso Addressing the Communications Centero Fire Dispatch Acknowledgements o Assignment of Fire TAC Channels

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*Please contact WCDPS Fire QA for complete SOG and powerpoint presentation for your department.

Addressing the Communications Center

800 MHz Dispatch Channel/Talkgroup○ Position 1 on Radio (Talkgroup 1)


○ Only for Fire Dispatch○ One-Way Communications○ Field Unit Communications is NOT Permitted○ Use Your Command Channel for Contact

Field units attempting to contact the Dispatch Console should initially identify the talkgroup they are calling on.

○ Fire Dispatch from Chief 39 on Zone 1 Fire Command, or…

○ 9-1-1 from Chief 69 on TAC 3Once initial contact is made with the

center, it is no longer necessary to identify the talkgroup you are calling on, unless you change to a different talkgroup.

Please note…○ When the dispatcher is setting off the tones for

your siren and minitors, he is unable to answer you on the radio if you call him.

○ The console is busy.○ Please be patient. He will answer you as soon as

the dispatch is complete.○ If there is someone at the backup console, he can

answer you.

Fire Dispatch AcknowledgementsAcknowledge on Zone Fire Command TAC (2)

○ Acknowledge AlarmStation 90 Acknowledges the call


○ Acknowledge EnrouteDispatch from Engine 90, enroute with 3 + 2

○ Dispatcher Will Assign TAC for OperationsSwitch to Assigned TAC

○ Acknowledge Approaching and/or On-SceneEngine 90 approaching scene requesting

ordersDispatcher Will Maintain TimestampsDo Not Acknowledge if You Can’t Respond

Assignment of Fire “TAC” ChannelsTAC’s Assigned by DispatcherFire TAC 3 through TAC 9

○ Assigned Primarily for EMERGENCY UseTAC 10 & TAC 11

○ May Be Assigned for Non-Emergency UseTrees and/or wires down, flooding, etc.

○ May Be Used for Department TrainingRequests must be made in advance by

telephone or fax○ May Be Re-Assigned for Emergency Use During

Times of High Call Volumes○ Simplicity of Operation○ Talkgroup Selector Corresponds to “TAC” Channel○ Position 1 is Dispatch Talkgroup / Channel○ Position 2 is Specific Zone Command Talkgroup○ Position 3 through 15 are “TAC” Talkgroups○ Remembering 12 through 15 are CW TAC’s○ Position 16 is Talkaround or T/A○ TAC Channels Assigned by Priority○ Higher Priority Calls Assigned Lower TAC○ Lesser Priority Calls Assigned Higher TAC

Dispatcher will assign an operations channel (TAC) during dispatch of incident


Request for Additional TAC Channel○ Incident OIC May Request Additional TAC

Channel○ Dispatcher Will Assign Second or Third TAC, if

Available○ Stand-bys Will Remain on Zone Command

Do Not Assign Your Own TAC

Dispatching outside companies into areas with municipal radio systems for alarms

○ Assigned to Municipal System’s Frequency ie. Switch to Hempfield Fire

○ Dispatcher Assisted Announcements Will be on the Municipal System and 33.70

Dispatching outside companies for stand-by into areas with municipal radio systems

○ Remain on Zone Command○ Announcements Made on Zone Command and

33.70Dispatching of companies with municipality owned radio

systems out of their area for alarms or stand-by○ Switch to Assigned a Fire TAC Channel○ Dispatcher announcements will be made on both

the municipality system and Fire TAC channelSize-UpsResponse level changesCancellations


Special Resources – Please CALL 911o Veterinarians (large and small animal) for Farm, Home,

and Highway incidents o Interpreters (Spanish, French, German, Polish) for mass

casualty incidents on highways, parks, etc. o Sign Language Interpreters for mass casualty incidents

on highways, parks, etc. o Special Needs caregivers for mass casualty incidents on

highways, parks, etc.

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WESTMORELAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYFIRE DEPARTMENT RELATED CONTACTS

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATORRICH MATASON 724-600-7301 [email protected]

DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERDAN STEVENS 724-600-7305 [email protected]

FIRE - 911 QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICEMIKE BURKE 724-600-7310 [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONSJOE NIEDZALKOSKI [email protected]

REGION 13 WESTMORELAND COORDINATORBILL HOBAUGH [email protected]

ADDRESSING COORDINATORPAT BAUER [email protected]

HAZMAT COORDINATORCHRISTOPHER TANTLINGER 724-600-7349 [email protected]


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