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Hazardous Materials OperationsHazardous Materials OperationsN.F.P.A. 472 – 2008N.F.P.A. 472 – 2008

Chapters 6 “Mission Specific”Chapters 6 “Mission Specific”

January 01, 2010January 01, 2010

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ObjectiveObjective

After Completing this Course, the Student willAfter Completing this Course, the Student willDemonstrate a Knowledge of HazardousDemonstrate a Knowledge of HazardousMaterials Practices and Procedures inMaterials Practices and Procedures in

Accordance with N.F.P.A. 472-2008Accordance with N.F.P.A. 472-2008Operational Mission SpecificOperational Mission Specific

““Personal Protective Equipment”Personal Protective Equipment”with 70% Accuracy on a Written Examwith 70% Accuracy on a Written Exam

Hazardous Materials OperationsHazardous Materials OperationsN.F.P.A. 472 – 2008N.F.P.A. 472 – 2008

Chapters 6 “Mission Specific”Chapters 6 “Mission Specific”

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2

Module 1Module 1Mission-SpecificMission-SpecificResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Personal ProtectivePersonal ProtectiveEquipmentEquipment

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.3

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2


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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.5.1


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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.1.1.1 / 6.2.1.1.2 / 6.2.1.1.3 / 6.2.1.1.4

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment IntroductionIntroduction

● Operations LevelOperations Level● Assigned to use;Assigned to use;

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment● Awareness Level Prerequisite Chapter 4Awareness Level Prerequisite Chapter 4● Operations Level Prerequisite Chapter 5Operations Level Prerequisite Chapter 5● Chapter 6 – 6.2 Related CompetenciesChapter 6 – 6.2 Related Competencies

• Receive Additional Training to meet AHJReceive Additional Training to meet AHJ

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.1.1.3

Important NoteImportant Note Some information may be taken fromSome information may be taken from

Chapter 7: Hazardous Materials TechnicianChapter 7: Hazardous Materials Technician

Operations Level may be asked to perform atOperations Level may be asked to perform at

this level but this level but Do Not ReplaceDo Not Replace HMT. HMT.

Direct Guidance:Direct Guidance: Working under control Working under control

of a HMT continually being assessed / feedbackof a HMT continually being assessed / feedback

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.1.1.3

Written Guidance:Written Guidance:● Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)● Standard Operating Guidance (SOGs)Standard Operating Guidance (SOGs)

● “ “Rules of Engagement” at Operations LevelRules of Engagement” at Operations Level

Task expected of Operations Level RespondersTask expected of Operations Level Responders Task beyond the capability of Operations Level RespondersTask beyond the capability of Operations Level Responders Required PPE and equipment to perform these expected taskRequired PPE and equipment to perform these expected task Procedures for ensuring coordination within the local ICSProcedures for ensuring coordination within the local ICS


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GoalGoal The goal of the competencies in this section The goal of the competencies in this section

shall be to provide the operations level shall be to provide the operations level responder assigned to use personal protective responder assigned to use personal protective equipment with the knowledge and skills to equipment with the knowledge and skills to perform the following taskperform the following task safely and safely and

effectively.effectively.

NFPA 6.2.1.2

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GoalGoal AnalyzeAnalyze

PlanPlan

ImplementImplement

EvaluateEvaluate

TerminateTerminate

NFPA 6.2.1.2

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3

Personal Protective Personal Protective EquipmentEquipment

Planning the ResponsePlanning the Response

Mission-Specific Mission-Specific ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1


Given scenarios involving hazardous materials / WMD Given scenarios involving hazardous materials / WMD incidents with known and unknown hazardous incidents with known and unknown hazardous

materials / WMD, the operations level responder materials / WMD, the operations level responder assigned to use personal protective equipment shall assigned to use personal protective equipment shall select the personal protective equipment required to select the personal protective equipment required to

support mission-specific tasks at hazardous materials / support mission-specific tasks at hazardous materials / WMD incidents based on local procedures and shall WMD incidents based on local procedures and shall

meet the following requirements:meet the following requirements:

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)


Describe the types of protective clothing and Describe the types of protective clothing and equipment that are available for response based on equipment that are available for response based on NFPA standards and how these items relate to EPA NFPA standards and how these items relate to EPA

levels of protection.levels of protection.

Level ALevel ALevel BLevel BLevel CLevel CLevel DLevel D

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentLevel ALevel A

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentLevel BLevel B

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentLevel CLevel C

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentLevel DLevel D

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentSpecialized P.P.E.Specialized P.P.E.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(1)

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentSpecialized P.P.E.Specialized P.P.E.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(2)


Describe personal protective clothing equipment options for the Describe personal protective clothing equipment options for the following hazards:following hazards:

TT – – ThermalThermalRR – – RadiologicalRadiologicalAA – – AsphyxiatingAsphyxiatingCC – – Chemical / ToxicChemical / ToxicEE – – Etiological / biologicalEtiological / biologicalMM – – MechanicalMechanical

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(2)



T T – – ThermalThermal

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R R –– Radiological Radiological

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A A –– AsphyxiatingAsphyxiating

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C C –– Chemical / Toxic Chemical / Toxic

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(2)



E E –– Etiological / BiologicalEtiological / Biological

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(2)



M M –– MechanicalMechanical

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)


Select personal protective equipment for mission-Select personal protective equipment for mission-specific tasks at hazardous materials / WMD incidents specific tasks at hazardous materials / WMD incidents

based on local procedures.based on local procedures.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(a)


6.2.3.1(3)(a) Describe the following terms and explain their impact6.2.3.1(3)(a) Describe the following terms and explain their impactand significance on the selection of chemical-protective clothing:and significance on the selection of chemical-protective clothing:

i.i. DegradationDegradationii.ii. PenetrationPenetrationiii.iii. PermeationPermeation

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(a)

““There was a brilliant flash There was a brilliant flash of white and the nozzle man of white and the nozzle man

was covered in burning was covered in burning magnesium”. magnesium”.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(a)

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(a)

Closures are there Closures are there for a reasonfor a reason

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(a)

Steam burns from water Steam burns from water applied to a superheated applied to a superheated

atmosphere are an atmosphere are an example of Permeationexample of Permeation

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(b)


6.2.3.1(3)(b)6.2.3.1(3)(b) Identify at least three indications of material Identify at least three indications of material degradation of chemical-protective clothing.degradation of chemical-protective clothing.

a)a) CharringCharringb)b)ShrinkingShrinkingc)c) SwellingSwellingd)d)Color ChangesColor Changese)e) DissolvingDissolvingf)f) Weight ChangeWeight Changeg)g) Loss of Tensile StrengthLoss of Tensile Strength

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(c)


6.2.3.1(3)(c)6.2.3.1(3)(c) Identify the different designs of vapor-protective Identify the different designs of vapor-protective and splash-protective clothing and describe the advantages and splash-protective clothing and describe the advantages

and disadvantages of each type.and disadvantages of each type.

Vapor-Protection – NFPA 1991Vapor-Protection – NFPA 1991 EPA Level A ensembles – Highest Level of ProtectionEPA Level A ensembles – Highest Level of Protection Worn with SCBA or SABAWorn with SCBA or SABA Also Components of CBRNE Class 1 and 2 ensemblesAlso Components of CBRNE Class 1 and 2 ensembles

Disadvantages:Disadvantages: Does Does NOTNOT protect against all Chemical Hazards protect against all Chemical Hazards Impairs Mobility, Vision, CommunicationImpairs Mobility, Vision, Communication Does not allow for Heat to escape – Heat StressDoes not allow for Heat to escape – Heat Stress

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(c)


6.2.3.1(3)(c)6.2.3.1(3)(c) Identify the different designs of vapor-protective Identify the different designs of vapor-protective and splash-protective clothing and describe the advantages and splash-protective clothing and describe the advantages

and disadvantages of each type.and disadvantages of each type.

Liquid Splash -Protection – NFPA 1992Liquid Splash -Protection – NFPA 1992 EPA Level B ensemblesEPA Level B ensembles Encapsulated or Non-EncapsulatedEncapsulated or Non-Encapsulated Also Components of CBRNE Class 3Also Components of CBRNE Class 3

Disadvantages:Disadvantages: Does Does NOTNOT protect against Gases and Vapors protect against Gases and Vapors Impairs Mobility, Vision, CommunicationImpairs Mobility, Vision, Communication Does not allow for Heat to escape – Heat StressDoes not allow for Heat to escape – Heat Stress May not provide full body coverageMay not provide full body coverage

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(d)


6.2.3.1(3)(d)6.2.3.1(3)(d) Identify the relative advantages and disadvantages ofIdentify the relative advantages and disadvantages ofthe following heat exchange units used for the cooling ofthe following heat exchange units used for the cooling of

personnel operating in personal protective equipment:personnel operating in personal protective equipment:

i.i. Air cooledAir cooledii.ii. Ice cooledIce coolediii.iii. Water cooledWater coolediv.iv. Phase changePhase change

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(d)


i.i. Air cooledAir cooledPre-chilled air forced through Pre-chilled air forced through vest via system of hoses worn vest via system of hoses worn close to bodyclose to body

Cool air passes body; Cool air passes body; drawing heat awaydrawing heat away

Light weight – long term coolingLight weight – long term cooling

Requires hose / umbilical to Requires hose / umbilical to external fixed compressor external fixed compressor

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(d)


ii.ii. Ice cooledIce cooledFrozen Ice Packs placed Frozen Ice Packs placed into pockets of specially into pockets of specially designed vestdesigned vest

Limitations include: Limitations include: weight, bulkiness and weight, bulkiness and close proximity of extreme close proximity of extreme cold to skincold to skin

Sometimes fools body it’s Sometimes fools body it’s cold – retaining more heatcold – retaining more heat

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(d)


iii. iii. Water cooledWater cooledFluid-chilled system operates by Fluid-chilled system operates by pumping ice-chilled liquid from pumping ice-chilled liquid from reservoir through tubes within a vest reservoir through tubes within a vest like garment back to reservoirlike garment back to reservoir

Requires separate battery-operated Requires separate battery-operated unit worn on hip or some larger unit worn on hip or some larger systems have remote external pumpsystems have remote external pump

Sometimes increasing workload and Sometimes increasing workload and generating more heat generating more heat

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(d)


iv.iv. Phase changePhase changeOperate similar to ice-gel packed vestOperate similar to ice-gel packed vest

Temperature of material in Temperature of material in phase change pack is chilled phase change pack is chilled to approximately 60to approximately 60oo

Fabric of vest designed Fabric of vest designed to “Wick” perspiration to “Wick” perspiration away from bodyaway from body

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(e)


6.2.3.1(3)(e) Identify the physiological and psychological stresses 6.2.3.1(3)(e) Identify the physiological and psychological stresses that can affect users of personal protective equipment.that can affect users of personal protective equipment.

Knowing Reason for Suit !Knowing Reason for Suit !Heat Related IllnessesHeat Related Illnesses

DehydrationDehydration Heat ExhaustionHeat Exhaustion Heat StrokeHeat Stroke Heat CrampsHeat Cramps

Limited VisibilityLimited VisibilityLimited MobilityLimited MobilityCommunicationsCommunications

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NFPA 6

Responders Responders MUSTMUST know: know:Local Emergency Response Plan Local Emergency Response Plan (LERP)(LERP)

andandAuthority Having Jurisdiction Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)(AHJ)

Standard Operating Procedures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)(SOP’s)oror

Standard Operating Guidelines Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s)(SOG’s)

NFPA 6.2.3.1(3)(f)


6.2.3.1(3)(f)6.2.3.1(3)(f) Describe local procedures for going through the Describe local procedures for going through the technical decontamination processtechnical decontamination process.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4


Implementing the Planned Implementing the Planned ResponseResponse


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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1


Given the personal protective equipment provided by Given the personal protective equipment provided by the AHJ, the operations level responder assigned to the AHJ, the operations level responder assigned to use personal protective equipment shall demonstrate use personal protective equipment shall demonstrate the ability to don, work in, and doff the equipment the ability to don, work in, and doff the equipment

provided to support mission-specific tasks and shall provided to support mission-specific tasks and shall meet the following requirements: meet the following requirements:

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1


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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1


Special Note for All RespondersSpecial Note for All RespondersIt is strongly recommended that:It is strongly recommended that:

When Doffing the S.C.B.A. from aWhen Doffing the S.C.B.A. from a

Level B suit after Decontamination;Level B suit after Decontamination;

““KEEP THE AIR FLOWINGKEEP THE AIR FLOWING””

This will ensure residual particulate will beThis will ensure residual particulate will beforced away from the Respiratory Systemforced away from the Respiratory System

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(1)


Describe at least three safety procedures for personnel Describe at least three safety procedures for personnel wearing protective clothing.wearing protective clothing.

Manufacturers GuidelinesManufacturers Guidelines Pre-Medical EvaluationPre-Medical Evaluation The Buddy SystemThe Buddy System CommunicationsCommunications Requirements for Cooling VestRequirements for Cooling Vest

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(2)


Describe at least three emergency procedures for personnel Describe at least three emergency procedures for personnel wearing protective clothing.wearing protective clothing.

The Loss of AirThe Loss of Air The Loss of Suit IntegrityThe Loss of Suit Integrity The Loss of CommunicationsThe Loss of Communications Buddy Down in Hot ZoneBuddy Down in Hot Zone Requirements for Cooling VestRequirements for Cooling Vest

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(3)


Demonstrate the ability to don, work in, and doff personal Demonstrate the ability to don, work in, and doff personal protective equipment provided by the AHJ.protective equipment provided by the AHJ.

Structural Protective ClothingStructural Protective Clothing

Level CLevel C

Level BLevel B

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Level “B” SuitLevel “B” Suit BootsBoots Inner GlovesInner Gloves Outer GlovesOuter Gloves HelmetHelmet SCBASCBA Chem-TapeChem-Tape

Level B Personal Protective EquipmentLevel B Personal Protective Equipment

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(3)

Donning Level B / C CPCDonning Level B / C CPC

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(3)

Taping InterfacesTaping Interfaces

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(3)

Donning S.C.B.A.Donning S.C.B.A.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(3)

Doffing Level B / C CPCDoffing Level B / C CPC

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(3)

Assist Doffing Level A CPCAssist Doffing Level A CPC

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(4)


Demonstrate local procedures for responders undergoing the Demonstrate local procedures for responders undergoing the technical decontamination process.technical decontamination process.

Responders must know the LERPResponders must know the LERPand AHJ – SOPs or SOGsand AHJ – SOPs or SOGs

Technical DecontaminationTechnical Decontaminationwill be covered in Module 3will be covered in Module 3

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.4.1(5)

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentDescribe the maintenance, testing, inspection, storage, and Describe the maintenance, testing, inspection, storage, and

documentation procedures for personal protective equipment documentation procedures for personal protective equipment provided by the AHJ according to the manufacturer's provided by the AHJ according to the manufacturer's

specifications and recommendations.specifications and recommendations.

It is extremely important that each Individual It is extremely important that each Individual Responder is familiar with the local requirements and Responder is familiar with the local requirements and to insure that the documentation required is complete.to insure that the documentation required is complete.

These documents become historical documents that may These documents become historical documents that may be needed in the event of future illness or litigation.be needed in the event of future illness or litigation.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.5


Terminating the IncidentTerminating the Incident


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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.5.1


Given a scenario involving a hazardous materials / Given a scenario involving a hazardous materials / WMD incident, the operations level responder WMD incident, the operations level responder

assigned to use personal protective equipment shall assigned to use personal protective equipment shall identify and complete the reporting and identify and complete the reporting and

documentation requirements consistent with the documentation requirements consistent with the emergency response plan or standard operating emergency response plan or standard operating

procedures regarding personal protective equipment.procedures regarding personal protective equipment.

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.5.1


Reporting and DocumentationReporting and Documentation

LERP / SOPs / SOGs LERP / SOPs / SOGs

NIMS RequirementsNIMS Requirements

OSHA RequirementsOSHA Requirements

NFIRS RequirementsNFIRS Requirements

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NFPA 6NFPA 6.2.

Module 1 – Practical ApplicationModule 1 – Practical Application

Donning & Doffing Structural Donning & Doffing Structural Firefighting P.P.E.Firefighting P.P.E.

Donning & Doffing S.C.B.A.Donning & Doffing S.C.B.A.

Donning & Doffing Level BDonning & Doffing Level B

Assisting Doffing Level AAssisting Doffing Level A

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