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NFPA 1500 (2002 edition) calls for the establishment of an annual proficiency evaluation for all members of the department. These proficiencies are to be determined and established by each jurisdiction and are specific to each job position within the department. Once established, each member will be responsible for maintaining these skill levels. Annual evaluations will be conducted to validate the ability to perform these skills. These evaluations are designed to validate competency in basic skill levels as well as identify opportunities for training at both the individual and company level.
This week’s drill involves the following knowledge/skills: recognition and identification for the nature of the products present, the ability to choose a safe location for the emergency decontamination station based on initial isolation distances, topography, use of listed equipment for constructing a catch basin; and proper PPE.
Three members of a company shall build an emergency decontamination station using materials found on an engine.
For step-by-step procedures for building an emergency decontamination station, evaluation criteria, and safety precautions, as well as more company level drills, visit the SUFD Fire Academy.
