1. Awareness- and Operational-Level Supplementary Presentation Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 3 rd Ed.

2. Supplementary Lesson 2 Awareness Actions at Haz Mat Incidents Consider wind direction and terrain. Implement the IMS. Use the ERG. Isolate and evacuate the area. Call for additional assistance. Avoid physical contact with the material. Wear appropriate PPE. Eliminate ignition sources.

3. Supplementary Lesson 3 Operational Actions at Haz Mat Incidents Protect exposures when fire is involved. Wear full PPE, SCBA, or other respiratory protection when operating in or near the danger zone. Conduct rescues as safe and appropriate.

4. Supplementary Lesson 4 Class 1 Container Types Cartridges (paper or plastic) Plastic tubes Fiberboard cartons Metal cans Multiwalled paper bags Special cargo trucks

5. Supplementary Lesson 5 Awareness Actions at Explosives (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines. Move people out of line of sight of the scene. Review the vehicle’s shipping papers. Visually inspect the load from a safe distance. Eliminate ignition sources.

6. Supplementary Lesson 6 Operational Actions at Explosives (No Fire) Incidents Consult the appropriate technical specialists. Ground all equipment used when handling the product. Protect the cargo from contamination and shock. Have the responsible party make the necessary contacts for transfer or disposal of the load.

7. Supplementary Lesson 7 Actions to Avoid at Explosives (No Fire) Incidents Do not touch explosive materials or their containers. Do not operate radio transmitters within 330 feet (100 m) of electric detonators (according to the ERG).

8. Supplementary Lesson 8 Actions at Explosives on Fire Incidents Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational — Do not fight fire when fire reaches cargo or explosives! Withdraw to a safe distance according to ERG guidelines, and let the fire burn.

9. Supplementary Lesson 9 Operational Actions to Avoid at Explosives on Fire Incidents Do not move, touch, or shock explosives that have been exposed to heat.

10. Supplementary Lesson 10 Actions at Explosives Threatened by Fire Incidents Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational –Extinguish the fire quickly before it progresses into the area where explosives are stored or contained. –Confine runoff water.

11. Supplementary Lesson 11 Operational Actions to Avoid at Explosives Threatened by Fire Incidents Do not move, touch, or shock explosives that have been exposed to heat. Avoid shocking, dislodging, or mixing nearby explosives with fire streams.

12. Supplementary Lesson 12 WARNING The Institute of Makers of Explosives and DOT recommend that first responders not make an attack on fires involving explosives. Instead, they should withdraw and let the fire burn.

13. Supplementary Lesson 13 WARNING First responders should never handle explosive devices.

14. Supplementary Lesson 14 Class 2 Container Types Pressure cylinders Pressure tanks Pipelines

15. Supplementary Lesson 15 Awareness Actions at Nonflammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines. Stay out of low areas.

16. Supplementary Lesson 16 Operational Actions at Nonflammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Allow substance to evaporate as appropriate. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift, and prevent runoff from contacting spilled material. Prevent liquids/runoff water from entering waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas. (1 of 2)

17. Supplementary Lesson 17 Operational Actions at Nonflammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Ventilate the area. Stop the leak by closing the remote valve if it is safe to do so. (2 of 2)

18. Supplementary Lesson 18 Operational Actions to Avoid at Nonflammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Do not direct water at the source of the leak or safety devices because icing may occur.

19. Supplementary Lesson 19 Awareness Actions at Nonflammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines.

20. Supplementary Lesson 20 Operational Actions at Nonflammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Move undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do so. Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire if tank is not engulfed. Fight fire from the maximum distance or use unattended hose streams. (1 of 2)

21. Supplementary Lesson 21 Operational Actions at Nonflammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Cool containers with flooding quantities of water. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tanks. Use unattended hose streams for massive fires. If this action is not possible, withdraw from the area and let the fire burn. Protect exposures. (2 of 2)

22. Supplementary Lesson 22 Operational Actions to Avoid at Nonflammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Do not direct water at the source of the leak or safety devices because icing may occur.

23. Supplementary Lesson 23 Awareness Actions at Oxidizing Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines. Keep combustible materials such as wood, paper, and oil away from spilled materials.

24. Supplementary Lesson 24 Operational Actions at Oxidizing Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Allow substances to evaporate as appropriate. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift, and prevent runoff water from contacting spilled material. Do not direct water at spill or leak source. Prevent liquids/runoff from entering waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas. Stop leak by closing remote valve if it is safe to do so.

25. Supplementary Lesson 25 Awareness Actions at Oxidizing Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines.

26. Supplementary Lesson 26 Operational Actions at Oxidizing Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Move undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do so. Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire if tank is not engulfed in fire. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unattended hose streams. (1 of 2)

27. Supplementary Lesson 27 Operational Actions at Oxidizing Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Cool containers with flooding quantities of water. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tanks. Use unattended hose streams for massive fire. If this action is not possible, withdraw from the area and let the fire burn. Protect exposures. (2 of 2)

28. Supplementary Lesson 28 Operational Actions to Avoid at Oxidizing Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Do not direct water at the source of the leak or safety devices because icing may occur.

29. Supplementary Lesson 29 Awareness Actions at Poison Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines. Stay out of low areas.

30. Supplementary Lesson 30 Operational Actions at Poison Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Keep water from getting inside containers and contacting spilled materials if possible/appropriate. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift, and prevent runoff water from contacting spilled material. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. (1 of 2)

31. Supplementary Lesson 31 Operational Actions at Poison Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Prevent liquids/runoff water from entering waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas. Ventilate the area. Stop leak by closing remote valve it it is safe to do so. (2 of 2)

32. Supplementary Lesson 32 Awareness Actions at Poison Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines.

33. Supplementary Lesson 33 Operational Actions at Poison Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Keep water from getting inside containers and contacting spilled materials if possible/appropriate. Move undamaged containers from fire area if safe to do so. Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (1 of 3)

34. Supplementary Lesson 34 Operational Actions at Poison Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire if tank is not engulfed in fire. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unattended hose streams. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is extinguished. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tanks. (2 of 3)

35. Supplementary Lesson 35 Operational Actions at Poison Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Use unattended hose streams for massive fire. If this action is not possible, withdraw from the area and let the fire burn. Protect exposures. (3 of 3)

36. Supplementary Lesson 36 Operational Actions to Avoid at Poison Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Do not direct water at the source of the leak or safety devices because icing may occur.

37. Supplementary Lesson 37 Awareness Actions at Flammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines. Eliminate all ignition sources. Stay out of low areas.

38. Supplementary Lesson 38 Operational Actions at Flammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift, and confine runoff water as appropriate. Prevent vapors and/or runoff water from entering waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas. (1 of 2)

39. Supplementary Lesson 39 Operational Actions at Flammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Stop leak by closing remote valve if it is safe to do so. Ground all equipment used to handle the product/containers, use nonsparking tools, explosion-proof ventilation fans, etc. (2 of 2)

40. Supplementary Lesson 40 Operational Actions to Avoid at Flammable Gas Leak (No Fire) Incidents Do not direct water at the source of the leak or safety devices because icing may occur.

41. Supplementary Lesson 41 Awareness Actions at Flammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate the area according to ERG guidelines.

42. Supplementary Lesson 42 Operational Actions at Flammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Do not extinguish a leaking gas fire unless the leak can be stopped. Move undamaged containers from the fire area if it is safe to do so. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is extinguished. (1 of 2)

43. Supplementary Lesson 43 Operational Actions at Flammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tanks. Fight tank fires from maximum distance or use unattended hose streams. Use unattended hose streams for massive fires. If this is not possible, withdraw from the area and let the fire burn. Protect exposures. (2 of 2)

44. Supplementary Lesson 44 Operational Actions to Avoid at Flammable Gas Leak (Involving Fire) Incidents Do not direct water at the source of the leak or safety devices because icing may occur.

45. Supplementary Lesson 45 Class 3 Container Types Metal cans Pails Drums Tanks Pipelines

46. Supplementary Lesson 46 Awareness Actions at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Eliminate all ignition sources.

47. Supplementary Lesson 47 Operational Actions at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (No Fire) Incidents Stop leak by closing remote valve if it is safe to do so. Use appropriate vapor suppressing foam to reduce vapors. Ground all equipment used to handle the product/containers, use nonsparking tools, explosion-proof ventilation fans, etc. (1 of 2)

48. Supplementary Lesson 48 Operational Actions at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (No Fire) Incidents Dike waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas to prevent liquids from entering. Divert leaking liquids away from the incident scene and exposures. Dike and dam far ahead of the liquid for retention and later disposal. (2 of 2)

49. Supplementary Lesson 49 Awareness Actions at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines.

50. Supplementary Lesson 50 Operational Actions at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Stop leaks by closing remote valve if it is safe to do so. Lay initial hoselines. Establish a continuous water supply of sufficient volume to control the incident. (1 of 3)

51. Supplementary Lesson 51 Operational Actions at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Cool containers with flooding quantities of water. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Fight tank fires from maximum distance or use unattended hose streams. (2 of 3)

52. Supplementary Lesson 52 Operational Actions at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Use unattended hose streams for massive fire. If this action is not possible, withdraw from the area and let the fire burn. Protect exposures. Control flowing liquid material as appropriate. (3 of 3)

53. Supplementary Lesson 53 Operational Actions to Avoid at Flammable/ Combustible Liquid Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Avoid use of straight streams. Use water spray, fog, or appropriate foam solutions; however, be aware that water spray alone may be inefficient/ineffective for fighting flammable liquid fires.

54. Supplementary Lesson 54 Class 4 Container Types Tubes Pails Steel drums Fiberboard drums Cardboard boxes Bags

55. Supplementary Lesson 55 Actions at Flammable Solid Spill (No Fire) Incidents Awareness –Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. –Eliminate all ignition sources. Operational — Isolate and confine the material; prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements, or other confined areas if possible.

56. Supplementary Lesson 56 Awareness Actions at Flammable Solid Spill (Involving Fire or Flame Impingement) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines.

57. Supplementary Lesson 57 Operational Actions at Flammable Solid Spill (Involving Fire or Flame Impingement) Incidents Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Cool tank or containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is extinguished. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. (1 of 3)

58. Supplementary Lesson 58 Operational Actions at Flammable Solid Spill (Involving Fire or Flame Impingement) Incidents Use appropriate extinguishing agents to extinguish small quantities of burning flammable solids. Allow large quantities of flammable solids to burn because these fires may be difficult to extinguish. (2 of 3)

59. Supplementary Lesson 59 Operational Actions at Flammable Solid Spill (Involving Fire or Flame Impingement) Incidents Fight fire from the maximum distance or use unattended hose streams if extinguishment of large fires is attempted. Protect exposures. Dike, dam, divert, and retain any runoff water after fire-extinguishment activities. (3 of 3)

60. Supplementary Lesson 60 Actions at Spontaneously Combustible Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Awareness –Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. –Eliminate all ignition sources. Operational — Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas.

61. Supplementary Lesson 61 Actions at Spontaneously Combustible Material Spill (Involving Fire or Flame Impingement) Incidents Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational –Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. –Withdraw and let the fire consume the fuel –Protect exposures.

62. Supplementary Lesson 62 Awareness Actions at Dangerous-When-Wet Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep combustibles away.

63. Supplementary Lesson 63 Operational Actions at Dangerous-When-Wet Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Prevent contact with water or wet materials if possible to do in a defensive manner. Using ERG guidelines, cover small powder spills of noncorrosive water-reactive materials with a plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spread and keep powder dry.

64. Supplementary Lesson 64 Actions at Dangerous-When-Wet Material Spill (Involving Fire or Flame Impingement) Incidents Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational –Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. –Usually, the best, safest option is to withdraw and let the fire consume the fuel. –Protect exposures.

65. Supplementary Lesson 65 Operational Actions to Avoid at Dangerous- When-Wet Material Spill (Involving Fire or Flame Impingement) Incidents Do not use water or foam if fire control is attempted. Do not let water get inside containers when attempting to cool containers threatened/involved in fire with unattended fire streams.

66. Supplementary Lesson 66 Class 5 Container Types Plastic-lined, multi-ply paper Metal tins Fiberboard Plastic Metal drums Portable, stationary, and applicator tanks

67. Supplementary Lesson 67 Actions at Oxidizer Spill (No Fire) Incidents Awareness –Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. –Eliminate all ignition sources. –Keep combustibles away. –Withdraw if in doubt about actions to take. Operational — Dam, dike, divert, or retain from a distance as appropriate and when safe.

68. Supplementary Lesson 68 Awareness Actions at Oxidizer Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines.

69. Supplementary Lesson 69 Operational Actions at Oxidizer Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Withdraw and let the fire consume the fuel. Flood the fire area with water from a safe distance if the decision is made to fight the fire. Cool tanks or containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is extinguished. (1 of 2)

70. Supplementary Lesson 70 Operational Actions at Oxidizer Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Protect exposures. (2 of 2)

71. Supplementary Lesson 71 Awareness Actions at Organic Peroxide Spill (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep combustibles away. Withdraw.

72. Supplementary Lesson 72 Actions at Organic Peroxide Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational –Withdraw and let the fire consume the fuel. –Protect exposures.

73. Supplementary Lesson 73 Class 6 Container Types Intermodal portable tanks Tank trucks Railroad tank cars Barges Marine tankers Small vials packed in strong containers (infectious substances)

74. Supplementary Lesson 74 Actions at Poisonous Material Spill (No Fire Incidents) Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational –Stop leak by closing remote valve if it is safe to do so. –Cover spills of solids with tarps or plastic sheeting to prevent spreading. –Dike, dam, divert, and retain material as appropriate; prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements, or other confined areas.

75. Supplementary Lesson 75 Operational Actions to Avoid at Poisonous Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Avoid getting water inside containers.

76. Supplementary Lesson 76 Awareness Actions at Poisonous Material Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines.

77. Supplementary Lesson 77 Operational Actions at Poisonous Material Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Withdraw and let the fire burn, which in many cases is the best option. Follow ERG expert guidance for the material involved if the decision is made to fight the fire. (1 of 2)

78. Supplementary Lesson 78 Operational Actions at Poisonous Material Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Cool tanks or containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is extinguished. Dike, dam, divert, and retain material and/or runoff water as appropriate. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Protect exposures. (2 of 2)

79. Supplementary Lesson 79 Actions at Infectious Substance Spill (No Fire) Incidents Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational — Cover damaged packages or spilled substances (without touching them) with damp towels or rags, and keep them wet with liquid bleach or other disinfectant.

80. Supplementary Lesson 80 Actions at Infectious Substance Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Awareness — Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Operational –Allow the fire to burn and destroy the infectious substance. –Protect exposures.

81. Supplementary Lesson 81 Class 7 Container Types Type A –Cardboard boxes –Wooden crates –Cylinders –Metal drums Type B –Steel-reinforced concrete casks –Lead pipe –Heavy-gauge metal drums

82. Supplementary Lesson 82 Awareness Actions at Radioactive Material (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate according to ERG guidelines. Use time, distance, and shielding for protection.

83. Supplementary Lesson 83 Awareness Actions at Radioactive Material (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines. Use time, distance, and shielding for protection.

84. Supplementary Lesson 84 Operational Actions at Radioactive Material (Involving Fire) Incidents Extinguish the fire according to normal procedures unless the material is corrosive or water-sensitive; in which case, do not use water or foam. Dike, dam, divert, and retain runoff water from fire-extinguishment activities as appropriate. Protect exposures.

85. Supplementary Lesson 85 Class 8 Container Types Glass/plastic bottles Carboys Plastic drums Fiberboard drums Multilayered paper bags

86. Supplementary Lesson 86 Awareness Actions at Corrosive Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines.

87. Supplementary Lesson 87 Operational Actions at Corrosive Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Stop leak by closing remote valve if it is safe to do so. Cover spills of solids with tarps or plastic sheeting to prevent spreading. Use foam to reduce vapors when appropriate. Use fog streams to disperse or redirect vapors when appropriate. (1 of 2)

88. Supplementary Lesson 88 Operational Actions at Corrosive Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Control and confine runoff water created by vapor-control activities. Dike, dam, divert, and retain material as appropriate; prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements, or other confined areas; prevent contact with organic materials and other corrosives. (2 of 2)

89. Supplementary Lesson 89 Operational Actions to Avoid at Corrosive Material Spill (No Fire) Incidents Do not let water get inside containers or contact spilled material.

90. Supplementary Lesson 90 Awareness Actions at Corrosive Material Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Isolate and evacuate area according to ERG guidelines.

91. Supplementary Lesson 91 Operational Actions at Corrosive Material Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Withdraw and let the fire burn, which in most cases is the best option; water can make the situation worse. Follow ERG/expert guidance for the material involved if the decision is made to fight the fire. (1 of 2)

92. Supplementary Lesson 92 Operational Actions at Corrosive Material Spill (Involving Fire) Incidents Cool tanks or containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is extinguished. Do not let water get inside containers. Dike, dam, divert, and retain material and/or runoff water as appropriate. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Protect exposures. (2 of 2)

93. Supplementary Lesson 93 Summary Each hazardous materials incident is unique. The response to a specific hazardous materials incident will depend on the type of material involved, such as flammable or poisonous materials. Both awareness and operational level first responders must know what actions they should take at specific haz mat incidents.

94. Awareness- and Operational-Level Supplementary Presentation Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 3 rd Ed.