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(m) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Technician/Specialist (1C): Incident Considerations.
(1) Certified curriculum for Haz Mat Emergency Response Technician/Specialist (1C) Incident Considerations shall include all of the following course objectives:
(A) The student shall define toxicology, list 2 subdivisions of toxicology, and identify dose as a key concept in toxicology. The student shall also compare risk and hazard, and identify the difference between the two.
(B) The student shall identify how various meteorological factors may influence a hazardous materials incident.
(C) The student shall recognize general protective action concepts associated with hazardous materials response, with specific emphasis on evacuation and shelter-in-place options.
(D) The student shall identify the factors to be considered in selecting proper respiratory protection. Students shall describe the advantages, limitations, proper use and operational components of air purifying respirators at a hazardous materials incident.
(E) The student shall identify the three types of vapor-protective, splash-protective and support-function clothing and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each. The student shall identify the four levels of chemical protection (EPA/NIOSH) and match both the equipment required for each level and the conditions under which each level is used. The student shall explain the significance of degradation, penetration and permeation as they relate to suit selection.
(F) The student shall identify the factors to be considered and the process involved in selecting the proper chemical protective clothing, at least three indications of material degradation of chemical protective clothing, and the relative advantages and disadvantages of various cooling methods/devices.
(G) The student shall recognize basic ICS concepts as they apply to hazardous materials incidents, the general organization of the Incident Command System and some of the standard ICS forms.
(H) The student shall describe the duties of a member of the Command Staff within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.

(I) The student shall describe the duties of the Haz Mat Group Supervisor within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.
(J) The student shall list the seven basic types of toxins and describe the characteristics and behavior of each. The student shall also describe the two major determinants that affect toxicity, list the three routes of entry and describe their characteristics, and list and describe the three means the body has for dealing with toxins. The student shall describe the concept of dose-response relationships, list the factors that affect dose response values and define the terms "lethal dose (LD)", "lethal concentration (LC)", "no observed effect level (NOEL)", "threshold limit value (TLV)", "permissible exposure limit (PEL)", "short term exposure limit (STEL)", "immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)", "maximum allowable concentration (MAC)", "level of concern (LOC)" and emergency response planning guide (ERPG).
(K) The student shall recognize the importance of establishing control zones and identify the three control zones to be established at a hazardous materials incident.
(L) The student shall describe the duties of the Site Access Control Leader within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.
(M) The student shall describe the duties of the Entry Team Leader within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.
(N) The student shall describe the duties of the Decontamination Team Leader within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.
(O) The student shall list some physical and chemical ways in which chemicals can cause harm. Also, the student shall describe the cell as the focal point of the biochemistry of toxins and how some organs are targets to toxins, describe the field of environmental toxicology and demonstrate the awareness of the irreversibility of some environmental spills. The student shall also be able to list and describe the concepts of ozone layer depletion, bioaccumulation, biomagnification, biological oxygen demand, and chemical oxygen demand. Lastly, the student shall describe and provide examples of organophosphate and carbamate pesticides, and describe the biochemical mechanism, including the antidote, for organophosphate poisoning.
(P) The student shall identify various environmental, mechanical, physiologic and psychological stresses that personnel working in chemical protective clothing are subjected to.
(Q) The student shall describe the duties of the Safe Refuge Area Manager within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.
(R) Student shall identify the mechanisms by which heat builds up in workers operating in chemical protective clothing, and the appropriate measures to take for someone experiencing a heat related illness.
(S) Student shall identify procedures by which hazardous materials response personnel shall be medically evaluated at incidents.
(T) The student shall identify guidelines for dealing with injured or trapped persons at a hazardous materials incident.
(U) The student shall identify some of the problems and resources which must be evaluated in order to triage hazardous materials incidents.
(V) The student shall identify the various decontamination methods, the types of decontamination, factors that can affect the decon process and resources needed to set up a Contamination Reduction Corridor. The student shall also identify general guidelines for Emergency Decon, including sources for selecting appropriate decon procedures and solutions.
(W) The student shall describe the procedures for donning and doffing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, and describe how to properly respond to emergencies with the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
(X) The student shall describe the procedures for donning and doffing Level "A" Chemical protective clothing.
(Y) Reserved for future use.
(Z) The student shall identify some of the chemicals used in illegal drug manufacturing operations and the hazards associated with drug labs. The students shall also identify several warning signs indicating the presence of a drug lab, as well as appropriate safety and tactical considerations to take at an incident scene.
(AA) The student shall demonstrate the use of grounding and bonding equipment for product transfer.

(BB) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for drums.
(CC) The student shall demonstrate the use of transfer pumps for product transfer between drums.
(DD) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of a drum hand truck.
(EE) The student shall identify some of the key components of a hazardous materials area plan.
(FF) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of a drum up-ender (manual drum lifter).
(GG) The student shall define evidence; explain the importance of chain of custody, search warrants and proper documentation; and identify important guidelines regarding the collection of specific types of evidence.
(HH) The student shall demonstrate overpacking of a 55 gallon drum by the "V-Roll" and "End Over" Techniques.

(II) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for repairing leaks on piping systems.
(JJ) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for horizontal and vertical storage tanks.
(KK) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of chemical sampling equipment for solids and liquids.
(LL) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of absorbent materials for containing a liquid spill.
(MM) The student shall demonstrate the collection of evidence at a hazardous materials incident, including the use of chain of custody forms, evidence seals, scene mapping and photography.
(NN) The student shall demonstrate the safe application of a "Chlorine Institute A Kit".
(OO) The student shall demonstrate the safe application of a "Chlorine Institute B Kit".

(2) Certified curriculum for Haz Mat Emergency Response Technician/Specialist (1C) Incident Considerations shall include all of the current course material listed in Section 2540(t).
(3) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician/Specialist (1C) Incident Considerations Course shall be 40 hours in length. Student(s) shall attend 40 hours of training as defined by Title 19 s 2540(j)(4).
(4) Certified curriculum for Haz Mat Technician/Specialist (1C) Incident Considerations Course shall include the following training exercises:
(A) The student shall don Level "A" chemical protective clothing and perform simulated hazardous materials mitigation skills in an "obstacle course" (an activity requiring them to complete exercises involving the performance of manipulative tasks commonly carried out in a response to a hazardous materials incident). The student shall complete the course or proceed through the course within the limits of one full SCBA tank.
(B) Participation in a Solid and Liquid Sampling Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment required for taking a sample of a solid hazardous material.
(ii) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment required for taking a sample of a liquid hazardous material.
(C) Participation in a Weather and Plume Prediction Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Use a Belt Weather Kit (or other portable weather station kit) to evaluate current weather conditions.
(ii) Using a desktop or laptop computer air dispersion prediction program and given a chemical do a plume prediction based on current weather.
(D) Participation in a Plugging, Patching and Overpacking Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Demonstrate patching various size leaks in a fifty-five gallon drum.

(ii) Demonstrate overpacking a fifty-five gallon drum.
(iii) Demonstrate the proper use of a Chlorine "A" kit.
(iv) Demonstrate proper use of a Chlorine "B" kit.
(v) Demonstrate controlling various leaks in a pipe prop.
(vi) Demonstrate proper use of a pneumatic tank bandage to control a leak in an above-ground tank.
(E) Participate in an Atmospheric Monitoring Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(5) Certified curriculum for the Haz Mat Emergency Response Technician/Specialist (1C) Incident Consideration Course shall include the following evaluation methods:
(A) Completion of the Haz Mat Emergency Response Tech/Specialist (1C) Incident Considerations Course Reference Material Worksheet with a minimum passing score of 70% correct; and,
(B) Completion of the CSTI certified Haz Mat Emergency Response Tech/Spec (1C) Incident Considerations Course Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% correct.
(C) Student to Instructor/Equipment/etc. Ratios are used in section (6) below to assure students receive an adequate level of experiential learning. See Section 2540(d)(5)(B) for information on break-outs and sectional training.
(6) The following materials/training aids/equipment are required for teaching the Haz Mat Technician/Specialist (1C) Incident Considerations Course:
(A) Student Text Books (one per student)-
(i) "Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities," (85-115) by NIOSH , OSHA, USCG, and EPA;
(B) Reference Materials (one per every six students)
(i) Chemical Dictionary (Hawley's);

(ii) Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing (Forsberg/Mansdorf);
(iii) Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards (L. Bretherick) - or Rapid Guide to Chemical Incompatibilities (Pohanish/Green);
(iv) CHRIS Manual (U.S. Coast Guard);
(v) American Association of Railroads; Emergency Action Guides
(vi) Emergency Care for Hazardous Materials Exposure (Currence);
(vii) Farm Chemical Handbook (Meister);
(viii) Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NIOSH);
(ix) Emergency Response Guide Book (DOT)
(x) Computer loaded with the following:
(a) Cameo
(b) Chem Knowledge
(c) Chemical Reactivity worksheet
(C) Drums that have been designed with leaks of the following types:
(i) One Side Void (eg. fork lift or nail puncture);
(ii) One Bottom Failure (bottom of drum cut free so that drum fails if moved);
(iii) One Bung Leak (damaged threads); and
(iv) One Chine Leak (1/16 holes or saw cut).
(D) Drums for sampling:
(i) One 1A1 with threaded bung, 55 gal.;
(ii) One 1A2 with removable top, 55 gal.; and

(iii) One non-operable (weld or braze bungs closed).
(E) Overpack:
(i) One DOT 49 CFR 173.3 Salvage Drum, 85 gal.;
(ii) One DOT 49 CFR 173.3 Salvage Drum, 8 gal.; and
(iii) One Dot 49 CFR 173.3 Salvage Drum, polyethylene.
(F) One 100-150 lb. Chlorine Container designed for vapor leak from the valve area.
(G) One 1-Ton Chlorine Container designed for liquid and vapor leaks from valve and fusible plug. Container shall be designed to allow instructor to change leak from a liquid to a vapor when students roll the container.
(H) One Fixed Bulk Storage Tank (minimum of 200 gallon capacity) with leaks of a type to facilitate the application of a tank bandage.
(I) One Piping System designed to leak liquid or vapor on 2-12-inch or larger pipes including the following:
(i) Valve, Flange, Weld, and Thread Failures;
(ii) Cracked Pipe; and,
(iii) Sheared Pipe.
(J) Drum-related:
(i) Plug and Dike.
(ii) Bung Wrench.
(iii) Foam Wedges.
(iv) Dye.
(v) Epoxy Putty.
(vi) Grounding and Bonding.

(vii) New Bungs.
(viii) Speed Wrench and Socket.
(ix) Drum Repair Kit.
(x) Drum Hand Truck.
(xi) Transfer Pump.
(xii) Redwood Plugs.
(xiii) Drum Lifter.
(K) Chlorine-related:
(i) A Kit.
(ii) B Kit.

(iii) Ammonia Atomizer Bottle.
(L) Piping Leaks-related:
(i) Pneumatic Patching Equipment.
(ii) Patching Kits.
(iii) Flange Gaskets.
(iv) Bolts and Nuts.
(v) Hand Tools.
(M) Railroad Tankcar-related:
(i) Pneumatic Tank Patching Equipment.
(ii) Ladders (Fire Service Type), Minimum 14 feet.
(N) Chemical Protective Clothing (one each for demonstration)-

(i) Level A;
(ii) Flash Protection Over Suit;
(iii) Cryogenic Over Suit;
(iv) Level B;
(v) Level C;
(vi) Chemical Resistant Boots;
(vii) Chemical Resistant Gloves;
(vii) Eye Protection (Goggles and Safety Glasses); and
(ix) Hearing Protection.
(x) Respiratory Protection Demonstration Set
(a) Full Face APR
(b) PAPR (Powered APR)
(c) Half Face APR
(d) One set of cartridges (or canisters) for each of the above - each set must be a different type with at least one ESL and one HEPA.
(e) SCBA
(O) Sampling-related:
(i) Colawasa Tube.
(ii) Scoops.
(iii) Pipettes.
(iv) Soil Sample Auger.

(v) Plastic ZipLoc-type Bags.
(vi) Drum Thieves
(vii) Spoons.
(viii) Bottles with Seals and Labels.
(ix) 1-gallon Paint Cans for Overpack.
(P) Monitoring-related: (One monitor of each type for each 2 students plus one full set for the instructor)
(i) CGI.
(ii) Oxygen Meter.
(iii) Photoionization Detector.
(iv) Dosimeters.

(v) Radiation Meters. Mr/hr and R/hr.
(vi) Colormetric Tubes.
(vii) Test Papers.
(vii) Belt Weather Kit or Mini-Weather Station (One for each 3 students)
(Q) Current ICS Forms:
(i) Form 201 Incident Briefing,
(ii) Form 202 Incident Objectives,
(iii) Form 206 - Medical Plan
(iv) Form 208 HM Site Safety Plan, Revised 3/98
(v) Form 214 Unit Log.
(R) Safety Equipment

(i) First Aid Kit (EMT-1 type).
(ii) Emergency Telephone or Radio (to summon paramedic).
(iii) Covered Observation Area with sufficient capacity to seat entire class and able to provide protection from the rain and sun.
(iv) Flashlights (one per two students).
(v) Emergency Night Lighting sufficient to illuminate entire exercise area.
(7) Certification for participants in the Haz Mat Emergency Response Technician/Specialist (C) Incident Considerations Course shall include successful completion of the certified course as referenced in 2520(m), delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced in 2530. Student shall attend 40 hours of training as defined by Title 19 s 2540(j)(4), accomplish all objectives, participate in the training exercises and complete the evaluation method at the 70% standard as referenced in section 2520(m).
(n) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response -Technician/Specialist (1D): Tactical Field Operations.
(1) Certified curriculum for Haz Mat Emergency Response -Tech/Spec (1D): Tactical Field Operations shall include all of the following course objectives:
(A) The student shall describe the components of a site safety plan for a hazardous materials incident and identify key points that should be made in a safety briefing prior to working on the scene.
(B) The student shall describe the duties of the Assistant Safety Officer - Haz Mat within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.
(C) The student shall identify various non-bulk and intermediate bulk packaging, the types of materials they contain, basic design and construction features, and some of the marking requirements for the various packages.
(D) The student shall identify the following regarding intermodal tank containers: tank construction features, tank markings, general classes of tanks, tank fittings and how to handle hazardous materials in tank containers.
(E) The student shall describe the type of carrier and material most commonly involved in highway hazardous materials incidents.
(F) The student shall identify operational situations which may exceed the capabilities of responders training, equipment or technical feasibility.
(G) The student shall identify some of the ways in which chemicals could be used for terrorism.
(H) The student shall identify the types of shipping papers that may be found on rail cars, as well as the types of information they contain.
(I) The student shall identify some of the general types of transport vehicles used in rail transportation.
(J) The student shall identify various tank cars by type, capacity and contents they typically transport. The student shall also identify various tank markings and construction features.
(K) The student shall identify various tank car fittings that may be found on the different types of tank cars.

(L) The student shall identify how a liquid pipeline may carry different products, the types of information which may be found on a pipeline marker, basic guidelines to follow for mitigating pipeline incidents and some of the regulations pertaining to pipeline construction and safety.
(M) The student shall identify various offensive control options that may be utilized at a hazardous materials incident including repositioning leaking drums, overpacking, using absorbents, plugging, patching and catching. The student shall describe the purpose of, procedures for, equipment required and safety precautions appropriate for each method. The student shall also identify guidelines for taking samples of a hazardous material.
(N) The student shall identify basic design and construction features of storage tanks found at fixed facilities, the types of materials they may contain, and the types of damage that they could incur. The student shall identify some of the fire and safety protection systems that may be required at a fixed facility or bulk storage facility, and how these systems impact the behavior of the products during an incident. The student shall also identify some guidelines for managing a hazardous materials incident at a fixed facility.

(O) The student shall identify the types of vessels that may be involved in maritime incidents and some of the hazards associated with them, as well as the types of shipping papers that will be carried on these vessels and some of the information they contain. The student shall identify who the responsible authority will be and some basic guidelines to follow in the event of a maritime incident.
(P) The student shall identify some of the metals used in aircraft construction, and the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as the fuels and fluids generally found aboard aircraft and their associated hazards. The student shall identify regulations pertaining to air transport of hazardous materials, and the types of shipping papers required and some of the information they contain. The student shall also identify some basic airport safety considerations
(Q) The student shall demonstrate the use of emergency hand signals.
(R) The student shall recognize the significant federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and hazardous waste, as well as some of the key provisions of each. The student shall recognize potential areas of liability in dealing with hazardous materials incidents, as well as guidelines that can be implemented both before and during an incident to minimize liability for response personnel.
(S) The student shall demonstrate the use of grounding and bonding equipment for product transfer.
(T) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for drums.
(U) The student shall demonstrate the use of transfer pumps for product transfer between drums.
(V) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of a drum hand truck.
(W) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of a drum upender.
(X) The student shall demonstrate overpacking of a 55 gallon drum by the "V-Roll" and "End Over" Techniques.
(Y) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for repairing leaks on piping systems.

(Z) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for horizontal and vertical storage tanks.
(AA) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of chemical sampling equipment for solids and liquids.
(BB) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of absorbent materials for containing a liquid spill.
(CC) The student shall demonstrate the safe application of a "Chlorine Institute A Kit".
(DD) The student shall demonstrate the safe application of a "Chlorine Institute B Kit".
(EE) The student shall demonstrate the ability to perform the following functions at a simulated hazardous materials incident:
(i) Analyze the simulated hazardous materials incident to determine the problem and predict the outcome.

(ii) Identify and perform the appropriate ICS positions required to manage the simulated incident.
(iii) Utilize appropriate technical references to determine product identification and hazards, chemical protective clothing required, and appropriate tactical operations and decon procedures.
(iv) Select and use proper chemical protective clothing and equipment.
(v) Develop and utilize a site safety plan.
(vi) Develop and utilize an Incident Action Plan.
(vii) Identify and perform appropriate decontamination procedures.
(viii) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment necessary to mitigate the simulated problem.
(ix) Identify and use the selected method for field identification of the released hazardous material.

(x) Identify and use accepted Standard Operating Procedures for hazardous materials incidents.
(FF) The student shall participate in an Incident Debriefing and a Post Incident Analysis.
(GG) Reserved for future use.
(HH) Reserved for future use.
(II) The student shall identify components of the three phases of an effective incident termination: debriefing, post-incident analysis and critique
(2) Certified curriculum for Haz Mat Emergency Response -Tech/Spec (1D): Tactical Field Operations shall include all of the current course material listed in Section 2540(t).
(3) Certified curriculum for the Haz Mat Emergency Response: Tech/Spec (1D): Tactical Field Operations Course shall be 40 hours of training as defined by Title 19 s 2540(j)(4),

(4) Certified curriculum for the Haz Mat Emergency Response: Tech/Spec (1D): Tactical Field Operations Course shall include the following training exercises:
(A) Participation in a Solid and Liquid Sampling Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment required for taking a sample of a solid hazardous material.
(ii) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment required for taking a sample of a liquid hazardous material.
(B) Participation in a Weather and Plume Prediction Exercise or a Damming, Diking and Diverting Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Use a Belt Weather Kit to evaluate current weather conditions.
(ii) Using a desktop or laptop computer air dispersion prediction program and given a chemical do a plume prediction based on current weather.
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(iii) Construct an overflow dam to control flowing products.
(iv) Construct an underflow dam to control flowing products.
(v) Construct a dike to control flowing product from entering a storm drain or sewer.
(vi) Construct a diversion channel to control flowing product.
(C) Participation in a Plugging, Patching and Overpacking Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Demonstrate patching various size leaks in a fifty-five gallon drum.
(ii) Demonstrate overpacking a fifty-five gallon drum.
(iii) Demonstrate the proper use of a Chlorine "A" kit.

(iv) Demonstrate proper use of a Chlorine "B" kit.
(v) Demonstrate controlling various leaks in a pipe prop.
(vi) Demonstrate proper use of a pneumatic tank bandage to control a leak in an above-ground tank.
(D) Participation in an Evaluation Scenario including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Analyze the simulated hazardous materials incident to determine the problem and predict the outcome.
(ii) Identify and perform the appropriate positions within the Incident Command System required to manage the simulated incident.
(iii) Identify and utilize the technical references used for providing information for product identification, chemical protective clothing selection, tactical operations and decontamination procedures.

(iv) Select and use proper Chemical Protective Clothing and equipment.
(v) Develop and utilize a Site Safety Plan.
(vi) Develop and utilize an Incident Action Plan.
(vii) Identify and perform appropriate decontamination procedures.
(viii) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment necessary to mitigate the simulated problem.
(ix) Identify and use the selected method for field identification of the simulated released hazardous material.
(x) Identify and use the accepted standard operating procedures for hazardous materials incidents.
(xi) Participate in a post-scenario analysis.
(5) Certified curriculum for the Haz Mat Emergency Response: Tech/Spec (1D): Tactical Field Operations Course shall include the following evaluation method:

(A) Completion of the CSTI certified Haz Mat Emergency Response: Tech/Spec (1D): Tactical Field Operations Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% correct.
(B) Student to Instructor/Equipment/etc. Ratios are used in section (6) below to assure students receive an adequate level of experiential learning. See Section 2540(d)(5)(B) for information on break-outs and sectional training.
(6) The following materials/training aids/equipment are required for teaching the Haz Mat Emergency Response: Tech/Spec (1D) Hazard and Risk Assessment Course:
(A) Drums that have been designed with leaks of the following types:
(i) One Side Void (e.g. fork lift or nail puncture);
(ii) One Bung Leak (damaged threads); and,
(iii) One Chine Leak (1/16 holes or saw cut).

(B) Drums for sampling:
(i) One 1A1 with threaded bung, 55 gal.;
(ii) One 1A2 with removable top, 55 gal.; and,
(iii) One non-operable (weld or braze bungs closed).
(C) Overpack:
(i) One DOT 49 CFR 173.3 Salvage Drum, 85 gal.;
(ii) One DOT 49 CFR 173.3 Salvage Drum, 8 gal.; and,
(iii) One DOT 49 CFR 173.3 Salvage Drum, polyethylene.
(D) One 100-150 lb. Chlorine Container designed for vapor leak from the valve area.
(E) One 1 Ton Chlorine Container designed for liquid and vapor leaks from valve and fusible plug. Container shall be designed to allow instructor to change leak from a liquid to a vapor when students roll the container.
(F) One Fixed Bulk Storage Tank (minimum of 200 gallon capacity) with leaks of a type to facilitate the application of a tank bandage.
(G) Ladders (Fire Service Type) minimum 14 feet.
(H) One Piping System designed to leak liquid or vapor on 2.5 inch or larger pipes including the following:
(i) Valve, Flange, Weld, and Thread Failures;
(ii) Cracked Pipe; and
(iii) Sheared Pipe.
(I) Drum-related:
(i) Plug and Dike;
(ii) Bung Wrench;

(iii) Foam Wedges;
(iv) Epoxy Putty;
(v) Grounding and Bonding;
(vi) New Bungs;
(vii) Speed Wrench and Socket;
(viii) Drum Repair Kit;
(ix) Drum Hand Truck;
(x) Transfer Pump;
(xi) Redwood Plugs; and,
(xii) Drum Lifter.

(J) Chlorine-related:
(i) A Kit; and,
(ii) B Kit.
(K) Fixed Storage Tank-related:
(i) Patching Kits;
(ii) Pneumatic Patching Equipment; and,
(iii) 5-Minute Marine Epoxy.
(L) Piping Leaks-related:
(i) Pneumatic Patching Equipment;
(ii) Patching Kits;
(iii) Flange Gaskets;

(iv) Bolts and Nuts; and,
(v) Hand Tools.
(vi) Pneumatic Tank Patching Equipment (Railroad Tankcar - Related).
(M) Storm Drain-related:
(i) Shovels;
(ii) Sheet Plastic;
(iii) Wheelbarrows;
(iv) Sand;
(v) Over/Underflow Pipes (3-8 inches diameter); and,
(vi) Pneumatic Plugs.

(N) Absorbents (polar and non polar type):
(i) Pads;
(ii) Booms;
(iii) Pillows; and,
(iv) Granular.
(O) Sampling-related:
(i) Colawasa Tube;
(ii) Scoops;
(iii) Pipettes;
(iv) Soil Sample Auger;
(v) Plastic ZipLoc-Type Bags;

(vi) Drum Thiefs;
(vii) Spoons;
(viii) Bottles with Seals and Labels; and,
(ix) 1 Gallon Paint Cans for Overpack.
(P) Monitoring-related:
(i) CGI;
(ii) Oxygen Meter;
(iii) Photoionization Detector;
(iv) Dosimeters;
(v) Radiation Meters, Mr/hr and R/hr;

(vi) Colormetric Tubes;
(vii) Field Chemical ID Kit; and,
(viii) Test Papers.
(ix) One Belt Weather Kit (or Mini-Weather Station)
(Q) Decontamination-related:
(i) Four Containment Pools;
(ii) Four Water Wands;
(iii) Two Hudson Type Garden Sprayers;
(iv) Wash Tubs;
(v) Trash Bags (55 gallon-type);
(vi) Four Garden Hoses or Equivalent;

(vii) Tarps;
(viii) Brush Assortment;
(ix) Sponges; and,
(x) Towels.
(xi) Four Astro-Terf Type Dormats (or similar for pool bottoms).
(R) Other:
(i) Windsock;
(ii) 20 Traffic Cones;
(iii) Barrier Tape;
(iv) Bull Horn; and

(v) Incident Command Vests:
(vi) Computer, loaded with Cameo, Chem Knowledge and Reactivity Worksheet (Ratio 1 computer for each 3 students)
a. Haz Mat Group Supervisor;
b. Assistant Safety Officer;
c. Entry Team Leader;
d. Decon Team Leader;
e. Technical Reference Leader; and,
f. Site Access Leader.
(S) Reference Materials:
(i) Chemical Dictionary (Hawley's);

(ii) Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing (Forsberg/Mansdorf);
(iii) Handbook Of Reactive Chemical Hazards (L. Bretherick) - or Rapid Guide to chemical Incompatibilities (Pohanish/Green);
(iv) CHRIS Manual (U.S. Coast Guard - Printed or electronic);
(v) American Association of Railroads; Emergency Action Guides;
(vi) Emergency Care for Hazardous Materials Exposure (Currence);
(vii) Farm Chemical Handbook (Meister);
(viii) Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NIOSH);
(ix) Emergency Response Guide Book (DOT).
(T) Protective clothing:
(i) Level A Suits (One Suit for each student. Suit must provide total encapsulation.);

(ii) Level B Suits (one per student);
(iii) Chemical Resistant Boots (one pair per student);
(iv) Chemical Resistant Gloves (one pair per student);
(v) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Mask (one per student);
(vi) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (one per every two students);
(U) Current ICS Forms:
(i) ICS Form 201 -Incident Briefing;
(ii) ICS Form 202 - Incident Objectives;
(iii) ICS Form 206 - Medical Plan
(iv) ICS Form 208 HM Site Safety Plan Revised 3/98;

(v) ICS Form 214 - Unit Log;
(V) Safety Equipment
(i) First Aid Kit (EMT-1 type).
(ii) Emergency Telephone or Radio (to summon paramedic).
(iii) Covered Observation Area with sufficient capacity to seat entire class and able to provide protection from the rain and sun.
(iv) Flashlights (one per two students).
(v) Emergency Night Lighting sufficient to illuminate entire exercise area.
(7) All leaks generated at the Field Training Facility shall be designed to leak at the approximate gallons per minute (and pressure) that would be found in an actual incident.
(8) Certification for participants in the Haz Mat Emergency Response: Tech/Spec (1D) Tactical Field Operations Course shall include successful completion of the certified course as referenced in 2520(n), delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced in 2530. Students shall accomplish all objectives, participate in all of the training exercises and scenarios and complete the evaluation method at the 70% standard as referenced in section 2520(n).
(o) (This section reserved for future use.)
(p) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Specialist (1F): Specialized Mitigation Techniques.
(1) Certified curriculum for Haz Mat Emergency Response Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques shall include all of the following course objectives:
(A) The student shall define the term "matter", list the three states of matter, describe physical and chemical change, giving examples of each, read and interpret information from the periodic table, describe atomic structure and list the four families: alkali metals, alkaline earths, halogens and noble gases.

(B) The student shall list six salts, provide the chemical formula and list the hazards of each. The student shall identify and name non-salts, list the hydrocarbon radicals and derivatives, draw their structural formulas and list the hazards associated with each.
(C) Given at least five unknown substances, two of which are solid, and three are liquids, the student shall identify or classify by hazard each of the unknown substances.
(D) The student shall identify safe and unsafe behaviors as they pertain to chemical handling.
(E) The student shall identify the principles and tests used in field identification kits to determine the hazards or identity of unknown chemicals.
(F) The student shall describe the process of looking for contaminants in air, list the major components of a normal atmosphere, and list the types of contaminants which make an atmosphere hazardous. The student shall list the OSHA requirements for entry into a confined space, describe the process of finding unknown gases based on vapor density and interpreting results. Also, the student shall list the four uses of monitoring and the types of instruments available, including the capabilities of each. The student shall utilize a monitoring strategy to analyze unknown atmospheres including an analysis of site specific conditions.
(G) The student shall define what Radiation Detection Monitors are designed to detect, describe how they operate, demonstrate how to prepare the Radiation Monitors for use and how to monitor an unknown atmosphere, describe how to interpret the results, and list some of the limitations associated with Radiation Monitors.
(H) The student shall describe the development of an incident action plan for a Radioactive Materials Emergency Incident.
(I) The student shall define what Combustible Gas Indicators (CGI's) are designed to detect, describe how they operate, demonstrate how to prepare the CGI for use and how to monitor an unknown atmosphere, describe how to interpret the results, and list some of the limitations associated with CGI's.
(J) The student shall define what Photoionization Detectors (PID's) are designed to detect, describe how they operate, demonstrate how to prepare the PID for use and how to monitor an unknown atmosphere, describe how to interpret the results, and list some of the limitations associated with PID's.
(K) The student shall identify what colorimetric tubes, electrochemical sensors, flame ionization detectors and infrared spectroscopy are designed to detect; describe how these various devices work; and identify some of the use considerations and limitations associated with these devices.
(L) The student shall recognize explosives by their chemical formula, structure or characteristics; list initiators of explosives. The student shall also list the four categories of explosives, and give examples of common improvised and conventional explosives.
(M) Student shall identify the mechanisms by which heat builds up in workers operating in chemical protective clothing, and the appropriate measures to take for someone experiencing a heat related illness.
(N) Student shall identify procedures by which hazardous materials response personnel shall be medically evaluated at incidents.
(O) The student shall don Level "A" chemical protective clothing and perform simulated hazardous materials mitigation skills. The student shall complete the course or proceed through the course within the limits of one full SCBA tank.
(P) The student shall demonstrate the use of grounding and bonding equipment for product transfer.
(Q) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for drums.
(R) The student shall demonstrate the use of transfer pumps for product transfer between drums.
(S) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of a drum hand truck.
(T) The student shall demonstrate the safe use of a drum upender.
(U) The student shall demonstrate overpacking of a 55 gallon drum by the "V-Roll" and "End Over" Techniques.
(V) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for repairing leaks on piping systems.

(W) The student shall demonstrate the use of plugging and patching equipment for horizontal and vertical storage tanks.
(X) The student shall demonstrate the safe application of a "Chlorine Institute A Kit".
(Y) The student shall demonstrate the safe application of a "Chlorine Institute B Kit".
(Z) The student shall identify the features of a general service railroad tank car.
(AA) The student shall close a bottom-operated outlet valve to stop a simulated leak on a general service railroad tank car.
(BB) The student shall tighten the cap/plug on a bottom outlet valve using a pipe wrench on a general service railroad tank car.
(CC) The student shall close a top-operated bottom outlet valve on a general service railroad tank car.

(DD) The student shall tighten the stuffing box packing for a top-operating bottom outlet valve using a pipe wrench on a general service railroad tank car.
(EE) The student shall stop a simulated leak on a general service manway using a wrench on a general service railroad tank car.
(FF) The student shall explain the purpose of a vacuum breaker valve and demonstrate the proper method for depressurizing a general service rail car.
(GG) The student shall repair a simulated leak on a liquid line valve on a general service railroad tank car.
(HH) The student shall stop a simulated leak in the vapor line on a general service railroad tank car.
(II) The student shall stop a simulated leak from a safety relief valve on a general service railroad tank car.
(JJ) The student shall identify the features of a pressurized rail car.
(KK) The student shall stop a simulated leak in an angle ball/gate valve on a pressurized rail car.
(LL) The student shall stop a simulated leak in the sample line on a pressurized rail car.
(MM) The student shall stop a simulated leak in the thermometer well of a pressurized rail car.
(NN) The student shall stop a simulated leak in the slip tube gauging device on a pressurized rail car.
(OO) The student shall stop a simulated leak in the safety relief valve on a pressurized rail car.
(PP) The student shall identify the dome features of a pressurized chlorine rail car.
(QQ) The student shall stop a simulated leak on the angle gate valve on a pressurized chlorine rail car.
(RR) The student shall stop a simulated leak on the safety relief valve of a pressurized chlorine rail car.
(SS) The student shall identify advantages of recycling, general conditions and restrictions that apply to recycling, and some of the materials that can and cannot be recycled.
(TT) The student shall identify some of the agencies that might have responsibility for site mitigation management; important considerations regarding funding, transporting waste, utilizing temporary storage facilities, and dealing with citizen concerns. The student shall identify some of the regulations that must be complied with during site mitigation, as well as four legal methods of hazardous waste disposal.
(UU) The student shall identify the three tactical priorities at a haz mat incident, and essential command and control functions. The student shall also be able to describe the levels that a haz mat incident may be divided into, and list criteria for determining those levels.
(VV) The student shall demonstrate the ability to perform one of the following functions at a simulated hazardous materials incident:

(i) Analyze the simulated hazardous materials incident to determine the problem and predict the outcome.
(ii) Identify and perform the appropriate ICS positions required to manage the simulated incident.
(iii) Utilize appropriate technical references to determine product identification and hazards, chemical protective clothing required, and appropriate tactical operations and decon procedures.
(iv) Select and use proper chemical protective clothing and equipment.
(v) Develop and utilize a site safety plan.
(vi) Develop and utilize an Incident Action Plan.
(vii) Identify and perform appropriate decontamination procedures.
(viii) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment necessary to mitigate the simulated problem.

(ix) Identify and use the selected method for field identification of the released hazardous material.
(x) Identify and use accepted Standard Operating Procedures for hazardous materials incidents.
(WW) The student shall participate in an Incident Debriefing and a Post Incident Analysis.
(2) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques shall include all of the current course material listed in Section 2540(t).
(3) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques Course shall be 40 hours in length.
(4) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques Course shall include all of the following training exercises:

(A) Participation in a Level "A" Chemical Protective Clothing Manipulative Obstacle Course including successful completion of all of the following objectives while donned in Level "A" CPC:
(i) Student shall be able to walk on uneven terrain.
(ii) Student shall be able to climb a fire service ladder to the working platform on a railroad tankcar.
(iii) Student shall be able to cross underneath a cargo tank or rail car without touching knees to the ground.
(iv) Student shall be able to open and/or close a gate valve.
(v) Student shall be able to right an overturned 55-gallon drum.
(vi) Student shall be able to select the proper tools and unbolt or reconnect a simulated pipe mount.
(vii) Student shall be able to remove and replace a drum bung.

(viii) Student shall be able to remove and replace a threaded pipe cap.
(ix) Using a drum hand truck, student shall be able to move a full 55-gallon drum 50 feet.
(x) Student shall be able to shovel 4 shovels full of dirt.
(xi) Student shall be able to insert a redwood plug in a hole in a tank.
(xii) Using a hand transfer pump, student shall be able to transfer 2 gallons of water from a 55-gallon drum into a bucket, then pour the bucket into another 55-gallon drum.
(B) Participation in a Chlorine "B" Kit Exercise, including successful completion of all of the following objectives:
(i) Student shall be able to select and apply the proper components to mitigate a given leak.
(ii) Student shall be able to roll a 1-ton container to change a liquid leak into a vapor leak.

(C) Participation in an Elevated Storage Tank Exercise, including successful completion of all of the following objectives:
(i) Student shall be able to mitigate leaks using mechanical plugging and patching equipment.
(ii) Student shall be able to mitigate leaks using pneumatic plugging and patching equipment.
(iii) Student shall be able to mitigate leaks using granular plugging and patching materials.
(D) Participation in a Piping Simulator Exercise, including successful completion of all of the following objectives:
(i) Student shall be able to mitigate leaks using mechanical plugging and patching equipment.
(ii) Student shall be able to mitigate leaks using pneumatic plugging and patching equipment.

(E) Participation in a Drum Handling Exercise, including successful completion of all of the following objectives:
(i) Student shall be able to mitigate leaks using mechanical plugging and patching equipment.
(ii) Student shall be able to apply chemical patching materials.
(iii) Student shall be able to demonstrate product transfer operations.
(iv) Student shall be able to demonstrate over-packing a drum.
(v) Student shall be able to demonstrate moving a loaded drum.
(F) Participation in a Level "A" Exercise/Scenario, including successful completion of all of the following objectives:
The student, acting within a team, shall:
(i) Apply hazard and risk assessment.

(ii) Employ entry team operations.
(iii) Utilize sampling and monitoring techniques.
(iv) Establish control zones.
(v) Utilize product control methods.
(vi) Establish decontamination operations.
(vii) Develop site-safety plans and incident-action plan.
(viii) Employ rescue/decontamination of the injured.
(ix) Employ medical surveillance.
(x) Select appropriate protective clothing, reservice and clean.
(xi) Employ Incident Command System.

(xii) Perform field identification of chemical unknowns.
(xiii) Prepare a press release.
(xiv) Utilizing the proper current ICS forms, document all incident operations using the following forms:
(1) ICS Form 201 - Incident Briefing;
(2) ICS Form 202 - Incident Objectives;
(3) ICS Form 206 - Medical Plan
(4) ICS Form 214 - Unit Log;
(5) ICS Form 208 - Site Safety Plan
(5) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques Course shall include the following evaluation methods:

(A) Completion of a Level "A" manipulative obstacle course with a minimum passing score of 100%; and,
(B) Completion of the CSTI certified Hazardous Mat Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques Course Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% correct.
(6) The following materials/training aids/equipment are required for teaching the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques Course:
(A) A State Certified Hazardous Materials Field Training Facility (FTF) containing all of the training aids, equipment, reference materials, protective clothing, forms and safety items as designated in Section 2560(a).
(7) Certification for participants in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1F) Specialized Mitigation Techniques Course shall include successful completion of the certified course as referenced in 2520(p), delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced in 2530. Student shall attend 40 hours of training as defined by Title 19 s 2540(j)(4), accomplish all objectives, participate in the training exercise and complete the evaluation method at the 70% standard as referenced in section 2520(p).
(q) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Specialist (1G): Tactical Field Operations.
(1) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1G) Tactical Field Operations Course shall include all of the following course objectives:
(A) Student shall function as a Hazardous Materials Team member under the Incident Command System at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(B) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a member of the Command Staff within the Incident Command System at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(C) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a member of the Hazardous Materials Group within the Incident Command System at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(D) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a member of the Entry Team within the Incident Command System at the simulated hazardous materials incident.
(E) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a member of the Decontamination Team within the Incident Command System at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(F) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a member of the Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference Team within the Incident Command System at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(G) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a member of the Site Access Control Team within the Incident Command System at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(H) Student shall demonstrate the ability to don and doff chemical protective clothing at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(I) Student shall demonstrate the ability to collect and handle chemical samples at a simulated hazardous materials incident.

(J) Student shall demonstrate the ability to select, operate and interpret readings from atmospheric monitoring instruments at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(K) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform field identification of chemical unknowns at a simulated hazardous materials incident. (continued)