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LEARNED LESSONS:

LEARNED LESSONS:. Propane Tanker Rollover Anhydrous Ammonia Release. HAZMAT. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48. BIOGRAPHY. Hired as a regulator for HazMat programs HMBP, USTs, Haz Waste, Storm water, etc.

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  1. LEARNED LESSONS: Propane Tanker Rollover Anhydrous Ammonia Release HAZMAT DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48

  2. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 BIOGRAPHY • Hired as a regulator for HazMat programs • HMBP, USTs, Haz Waste, Storm water, etc. • Hazardous Materials Responder 23+ years • State Certified Hazardous Materials Instructor • 18 Years for CSTI • FRA, FRO, Tech/Spec • Identification of Unknown Chemicals • B.S. Geology – Chico State • Incident Response Team Leader

  3. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 AWARD-WINNING HAZ MAT TEAMUrban Shield – Haz Mat Division 2011 – 3rd Place (with Richmond FD) 2012 – 1st Place 2013 – 2nd and 3rd Places

  4. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 INCIDENTS • Propane Tanker Rollover • Anhydrous Ammonia Release HAZMAT

  5. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • October 7, 2013, 3:24 am – 5:45 pm • Allied Propane tanker overturned • Carlson Blvd. at I-80 E on-ramp, El Cerrito • Unified Command • El Cerrito FD (IC) • Richmond FD (Operations) • Contra Costa Haz Mat (Haz Mat Group/ Entry) HAZMAT

  6. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Unified Command (cont’d) • Other agencies: CHP, Cal Trans, Chevron FD, American Red Cross, Cities of El Cerrito/Richmond • Hazards of propane • Evacuation of immediate area east and west of I-80 • Nearby motel • Gas station HAZMAT

  7. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Multiple Entries &Tactical Groups • Reconnaissance • Continuous LEL/air monitoring of exclusion zone by Area RAE and Hand Held Monitors (CGI) • Patching • Up righting • Master fog - El Cerrito and Richmond FDs • Allied Propane • Tow companies HAZMAT

  8. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Recon/Area RAE set-up, Block Storm Drain HAZMAT

  9. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Patching – 9:05 am HAZMAT

  10. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Patch applied/leak slowed – 10:00 am HAZMAT

  11. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Decoupled tanker/offloading commenced – 12:30 pm HAZMAT

  12. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Safety briefing prior to up righting – 1:45 pm HAZMAT

  13. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Up righting - 2:14 pm HAZMAT

  14. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Up righting HAZMAT

  15. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Tanker up righted – 4:00 pm HAZMAT

  16. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER HAZMAT

  17. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • The day after . . . HAZMAT

  18. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 PROPANE TANKER ROLLOVER • Lessons Learned: • SAFETY • Flammability / Explosion hazard of propane • Importance of ICS/Unified Command • Specialized training for tow companies for haz mat transportation incidents • CHP working on new guidelines • In the interim, include tow operator safety in Site Safety Plan • Continuous LEL/air monitoring • Maintenance of zones (exclusion, CRZ, support) • I-80 closure? HAZMAT

  19. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • October 25, 2013, 2:43 – 8:00 am • PG&E Gateway Station, Antioch • Unified Command • Contra Costa Fire Eng. 81 (IC) • Contra Costa Haz Mat (Haz Mat Group) • PG&E (Responsible Party Incident Comander) HAZMAT

  20. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Situation • Small leak at two valves on piping system to anhydrous ammonia chiller • System shutdown on 10/24/13 for winter • Readings of ammonia monitors at 7-40 ppm HAZMAT

  21. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Diagram of facility HAZMAT

  22. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Outside of exclusion zone HAZMAT

  23. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Chiller system HAZMAT

  24. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Fixed Ammonia monitor HAZMAT

  25. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Haz Mat makes entry – 5:40 am HAZMAT

  26. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Entry • Objectives • Safety – slips, trips, falls; tie off ladder • Tighten bolts on flanges • Multiple entries – tighten two valves • 1st entry – 5:40 am; 1 of 2 valves tightened • 2nd entry – 6:40 am – 2 of 2 valves tightened • Leak stopped – 7:00 am • Ammonia readings subsided HAZMAT

  27. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • After leak stopped; one of the valves HAZMAT

  28. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • After leak stopped; one of the valves HAZMAT

  29. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE • Lessons Learned • SAFETY • Continuous air monitoring – movement of Incident Command Post due to wind shift • Importance of pre-emergency planning with local responders HAZMAT

  30. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 DECEMBER 10, 2013 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra Costa Haz Mat, Richmond Fire, and El Cerrito Fire were commended by the County Supervisors for their efforts during the propane tanker rollover and ammonia release incidents.

  31. First Responder Awareness • Safety • Isolate/ Deny entry • Notify SIN

  32. S N I N I S Safety

  33. Safe Approach 3 UP’s Upgrade Upstream Upwind

  34. On-scene Safety Guidelines • Do not rush to assist • Treat unknowns as hazardous until determined otherwise • Safe distance; binoculars, rule of thumb • Never eat, drink or smoke in the area • Do not inhale, touch or ingest • Eliminate all ignition sources – flares • Reassess continually

  35. DECEMBER 16, 2013 | CAER SAFETY SUMMIT 48 QUESTIONS? (thank you.) HAZMAT

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