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Maritime Fire & Safety Association
Founded in 1982 Protector Alpha Fire Established FPAAC in 1983 Currently 13 member agencies Communications network in 1991 Developed an oil spill contingency plan to meet state regulations in 1992 General background and explanation of the functions of the MFSA. Protector Alpha Fire in 1982 Maritime Industry Ad-hoc Committee Formed in response to the shipboard fire to address issues of training, coordination and specialized equipment. Established FPAAC in 1983 Currently 13 member agencies Alyson will tell more. Communications network in 1991 Developed an oil spill contingency plan to meet state regulations in 1992
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Fire Protection Agencies
Advisory Council “FPAAC” Mission: Promoting safety, fire protection and enhanced navigation on the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers Vessel docked at North Pacific Grain Growers which currently is named TEMCO, LLC. USCG incurred one fatality & one injured.
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Member Agencies Astoria Fire Department Clark County Fire & Rescue
Clark County Fire District #6 Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District Columbia River Fire & Rescue Cowlitz County Fire District #1 Cowlitz County Fire District #5 Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue Longview Fire Department Portland Fire & Rescue Port of Portland Airport Fire & Rescue Scappoose Fire District Vancouver Fire Department
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Area of Coverage FPAAC covers from Columbia River mile 0 to mile 115 and about 10 miles of the Willamete River. There are “gaps” in coverage on the Oregon side between Clatskanie (Knappa, Svenson, Bradwood) and Astoria. As well there is no coverage on the Washington side from Longview to the Columbia bar (Cathlamet, Greys River, Naselle, Chinook, Illwaco).
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Program Components Commitment from each participating agency
Training program Response planning Specialized equipment Networking / resource sharing Recognizing and working through existing plans and guidelines With lessons learned over the years, agencies have had a commitment to MFSA & FPAAC to provide resources and response if the need arises. As part of that commitment, pre-planning and continued training occurs on a consistent basis. The pre-planning and training utilize the NW Area Contingency Plan, CFR155, oil spill response and FPAAC fire ops guide as the frame work for up to date, consistent material.
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Specialized Resources
Incident Response Minimum 11 Engines & 1 Heavy Squad 38 Marine trained responders Specialty Equipment Slice Tool Mag Drill Petrogen Torch CO2 Equipment Foam Pods Dewatering Equipment Fire Boats ICRI for Communications
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