Ohio Hazardous Materials / Decontamination Technical Advisory Committee (HAZMAT TAC)

LEPC Conference Briefing - August 10, 2011

National Governors Association January 5, 2006

Mark VedderMark Vedder• Battalion Chief, Solon Fire-Rescue, Solon, OH - 1979

• Asst Fire Chief, Chagrin Falls FD, Chagrin Falls, OH - 1974

• Hazmat/WMD Specialist, Chagrin/SE Hazmat Team – 1990

• Hazmat/WMD Team Leader, Cuyahoga County Type 1 – 2010

• Co-Chair, Ohio Hazmat TAC, Ohio EMA – 2004

• Hazmat Instructor, Ohio Fire Academy

• Fire Service & Paramedic Instructor, Ohio Dept of Public Safety

• Hazmat Instructor, Cuyahoga Community College - 1982

• Advanced Hazmat Life Support Instructor

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Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommitteeCommittee

Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommitteeCommittee

Purpose of the Hazmat/Decon TACPurpose of the Hazmat/Decon TAC

– Develop a capability to respond to an overwhelming Develop a capability to respond to an overwhelming event that exceeds local resources.event that exceeds local resources.

– Provide resources and high technical capability to Provide resources and high technical capability to any part of the state within two hours of a request.any part of the state within two hours of a request.

– The resources would supplement local or county The resources would supplement local or county jurisdictions, and operate under their command and jurisdictions, and operate under their command and within their established incident command structurewithin their established incident command structure

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TAC RepresentativesTAC RepresentativesTAC RepresentativesTAC Representatives

• Formed in September 2004Formed in September 2004• Representatives from more than 30 Hazmat Representatives from more than 30 Hazmat

Teams throughout the eight Homeland Security Teams throughout the eight Homeland Security Planning Regions appointed by OFCAPlanning Regions appointed by OFCA

• Representatives from more than 10 Partner Representatives from more than 10 Partner AgenciesAgencies

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TAC Regional CoordinatorsTAC Regional CoordinatorsTAC Regional CoordinatorsTAC Regional Coordinators

1.1. Tom Jaksetic – Toledo FDTom Jaksetic – Toledo FD

2.2. Mark Vedder – Solon FDMark Vedder – Solon FD

3.3. Denny Bristow – Dayton FDDenny Bristow – Dayton FD

4.4. Bill Brobst – Columbus FDBill Brobst – Columbus FD

5.5. Sil Caggiano – Youngstown FDSil Caggiano – Youngstown FD

6.6. Miles Davis – Cincinnati FDMiles Davis – Cincinnati FD

7.7. Brian Robertson – Logan FD Brian Robertson – Logan FD

8.8. Jeff Corder – Coshocton FDJeff Corder – Coshocton FD

Co-Chairs: Mark Vedder and Harry BurdickCo-Chairs: Mark Vedder and Harry Burdick

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TAC Partner AgenciesTAC Partner AgenciesTAC Partner AgenciesTAC Partner Agencies

• FBI WMD Coordinators – Cleveland/CincinnatiFBI WMD Coordinators – Cleveland/Cincinnati• Ohio Dept of HealthOhio Dept of Health• Ohio Fire AcademyOhio Fire Academy• Ohio Emergency Management AgencyOhio Emergency Management Agency• Cleveland State UniversityCleveland State University• ONG 52ONG 52ndnd WMD Civil Support Team WMD Civil Support Team• US Dept of Homeland SecurityUS Dept of Homeland Security• Ohio EMA Directors AssociationOhio EMA Directors Association• Ohio Fire Chiefs AssociationOhio Fire Chiefs Association

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Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommitteeCommittee

Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommitteeCommittee

TAC Strategic GoalsTAC Strategic Goals• Coordinate the overall state and regional Coordinate the overall state and regional

responseresponse• Regional capability within 2 hours of any location Regional capability within 2 hours of any location

in the statein the state• TAC representation from all regionsTAC representation from all regions• Resource Type all resources in the stateResource Type all resources in the state• Credential all ORS personnel Credential all ORS personnel

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Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommitteeCommittee

Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommitteeCommittee

TAC ObjectivesTAC Objectives• Equipment InventoryEquipment Inventory• Conduct needs assessmentConduct needs assessment• Prioritize needsPrioritize needs• Develop response and operational proceduresDevelop response and operational procedures• Develop training standards Develop training standards • Develop standard logistical needs and supportDevelop standard logistical needs and support

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Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommiteeCommitee

Technical Advisory Technical Advisory CommiteeCommitee

• Capabilities Based Planning Capabilities Based Planning • Helps Answer 3 Key QuestionsHelps Answer 3 Key Questions

– How prepared do we need to be?How prepared do we need to be?

– How prepared are we?How prepared are we?

– How do we prioritize efforts to close the gap?How do we prioritize efforts to close the gap?

Using a common language and a common framework, we can work together to build a national system with

defined targets for full operational capability.

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2004200420042004

• What is a Hazmat Team?What is a Hazmat Team?– FEMA Team Typing – Capabilities BasedFEMA Team Typing – Capabilities Based– FIRESCOPE – Required Equipment ListsFIRESCOPE – Required Equipment Lists– NFPA 472 – Training RequirementsNFPA 472 – Training Requirements

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2005-20062005-20062005-20062005-2006

• What Resources Exist?What Resources Exist?– SurveysSurveys– Regional CoordinatorsRegional Coordinators– Ohio Fire Response PlanOhio Fire Response Plan

• Finalize Hazmat/WMD Ops CourseFinalize Hazmat/WMD Ops Course– OFA DevelopmentOFA Development– Review and Push OutReview and Push Out

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2006-20072006-20072006-20072006-2007

• Develop Ohio Hazmat Team TypingDevelop Ohio Hazmat Team Typing– Specific Equipment Based upon Team Type (REL)Specific Equipment Based upon Team Type (REL)

• Meters, PPE, Decon, Reference, Tools, Control, ContainmentMeters, PPE, Decon, Reference, Tools, Control, Containment

– Specific Number of Trained PersonnelSpecific Number of Trained Personnel• Technicians and SpecialistsTechnicians and Specialists

– Specific Training Levels of PersonnelSpecific Training Levels of Personnel• Initial CertificationInitial Certification• Refresher TrainingRefresher Training

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Hazmat Team – Type IIIHazmat Team – Type IIIHazmat Team – Type IIIHazmat Team – Type III

• On-site within On-site within 60 minutes60 minutes of a request of a request• Minimum response of Minimum response of 1010 Hazmat Technicians Hazmat Technicians• Capable of: Capable of:

• Handling Releases of Handling Releases of KnownKnown Industrial Chemicals Industrial Chemicals • Making Making Level BLevel B entries entries• Control and ContainmentControl and Containment• Using Direct Reading InstrumentsUsing Direct Reading Instruments• Technical DecontaminationTechnical Decontamination• 12 hour Operational Period with Logistical Support 12 hour Operational Period with Logistical Support

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Hazmat Team – Type IIHazmat Team – Type IIHazmat Team – Type IIHazmat Team – Type II

• On-site within On-site within 2 hours2 hours of a request of a request• Minimum response of Minimum response of 1515 Hazmat Technicians Hazmat Technicians• Capable of: Capable of:

• Handling Releases of Known Industrial ChemicalsHandling Releases of Known Industrial Chemicals• Identifying or Characterizing Identifying or Characterizing UnknownUnknown Chemicals Chemicals • Making Level B and/or Making Level B and/or Level ALevel A entries entries• Control and ContainmentControl and Containment• Using Direct Reading InstrumentsUsing Direct Reading Instruments• Technical DecontaminationTechnical Decontamination• 12 hour Operational Period with Logistical Support 12 hour Operational Period with Logistical Support

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Hazmat Team – Type IHazmat Team – Type IHazmat Team – Type IHazmat Team – Type I

• On-site within On-site within 4 hours4 hours of a request of a request• Min. Response of Min. Response of 2020 Hazmat/WMD Techs Hazmat/WMD Techs• Capable of: Capable of:

• Handling Releases of Known Industrial ChemicalsHandling Releases of Known Industrial Chemicals• Identifying or Characterizing Unknown ChemicalsIdentifying or Characterizing Unknown Chemicals• Identifying or Characterizing Identifying or Characterizing CBRNE AgentsCBRNE Agents • Making Level B and/or Level A entriesMaking Level B and/or Level A entries• Collecting Public Safety SamplesCollecting Public Safety Samples• Using Direct Reading InstrumentsUsing Direct Reading Instruments• Technical DecontaminationTechnical Decontamination• 12 hour Operational Period with Logistical Support 12 hour Operational Period with Logistical Support

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Team Typing ProcessTeam Typing ProcessTeam Typing ProcessTeam Typing Process

• Download Application and FormsDownload Application and Forms• Complete Application – Return to Complete Application – Return to

OEMAOEMA• OH HM TAC will set Site Visit DateOH HM TAC will set Site Visit Date• Site VisitSite Visit

– PowerpointPowerpoint– Equipment InspectionEquipment Inspection– StaffingStaffing– Training Records – Initial and RefresherTraining Records – Initial and Refresher– Medical SurveillanceMedical Surveillance

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Team Typing ProcessTeam Typing ProcessTeam Typing ProcessTeam Typing Process

• Results Considered at Next TAC Results Considered at Next TAC MeetingMeeting

• Thirty days to resolve Thirty days to resolve deficienciesdeficiencies

• Can upgrade within 24 months Can upgrade within 24 months without additional site visitwithout additional site visit

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2007200720072007

• Self TypingSelf Typing– Encourage all teams in Encourage all teams in

ORP to Self TypeORP to Self Type– Listed Self Typed Teams in Listed Self Typed Teams in

ORPORP

• Review and Approve Review and Approve Ohio Hazmat/WMD Ohio Hazmat/WMD Technician CourseTechnician Course

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2007-20092007-20092007-20092007-2009

• Identified Gaps in the Current CapabilitiesIdentified Gaps in the Current Capabilities

• Response Time Goals:Response Time Goals:– Type III – Within 1 Hour of RequestType III – Within 1 Hour of Request– Type II - Within 2 Hours of RequestType II - Within 2 Hours of Request– Type I - Anywhere within 4 Hours of RequestType I - Anywhere within 4 Hours of Request

Urban Areas within 1 HourUrban Areas within 1 Hour

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Updated 07-26-11The purpose of this map is to provide a

graphical representation of the hazmat teams which have self-typed or been verified in Ohio,

and who participate in the Ohio Response Plan. It is to be used for planning purposes

only and does not represent an endorsement or any specific level of training or funding.

Ohio Hazmat Teams

= Type 1

= Type 2

= Type 3

= Verified Typed Team

Regional Team

Type

Richland/Ashland Co.

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2007 - 20112007 - 20112007 - 20112007 - 2011• Fund & Build Out Hazmat Fund & Build Out Hazmat

CapabilitiesCapabilities– Type III Type III – Type IIType II– Type IType I

• Is funding available?Is funding available?• What are requirements if What are requirements if

we take funding?we take funding?• Team Typing Verification Team Typing Verification

Site Visits Start in 2007Site Visits Start in 2007

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Hazardous Materials/DeconTAC Progress

Region

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Region

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Region

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Region

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Region

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Region

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Region

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Region

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CompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompleted

Stage 1Team Typing

definition

CompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedStage 2 Existing

Teams

Identified

CompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedStage 2 Phase 1

Type 3

CompletedCompletedCompletedIn Progress

CompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedStage 2

Phase 2

Type II / I

In Progress

In Progress

In Progress

In Progress

In

Progress

In Progress

In Progress

In

Progress

Stage 3 Typing

Inspection

2007 - 20112007 - 20112007 - 20112007 - 2011• Site VisitsSite Visits

– Four member site visit teamFour member site visit team– Verify Equipment from RELVerify Equipment from REL– Review Equipment Maintenance RecordsReview Equipment Maintenance Records

• Meters, SCBA, PPE, ConsumablesMeters, SCBA, PPE, Consumables

– Training Records Training Records • Initial and Con-EdInitial and Con-Ed

– Minimum PersonnelMinimum Personnel– Medical Surveillance Records Medical Surveillance Records

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Team Typing VerificationTeam Typing VerificationTeam Typing VerificationTeam Typing Verification

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TEAM TYPE

SELFTYPEDTEAMS

VERIFIEDTEAMS

Type III 44 5

Type II 25 15

Type I 5 3

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Current ProjectsCurrent ProjectsCurrent ProjectsCurrent Projects• Complete Verification Visits (5 yr Plan)Complete Verification Visits (5 yr Plan)

• Develop Training ProgramsDevelop Training Programs– Hazmat Branch Officer CourseHazmat Branch Officer Course– Hazmat Branch Safety Officer CourseHazmat Branch Safety Officer Course– Hazmat TOX Medic CourseHazmat TOX Medic Course– Hazmat TOX Medic ProtocolsHazmat TOX Medic Protocols

• ODPS Certification for HM/WMD TechODPS Certification for HM/WMD Tech

• Develop Specific Bio Protocols with Develop Specific Bio Protocols with ODH for Public Safety SamplingODH for Public Safety Sampling

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Remaining GoalsRemaining GoalsRemaining GoalsRemaining Goals• Inventory Mass Decon CapabilitiesInventory Mass Decon Capabilities

• Develop database of specialized equipDevelop database of specialized equip

• Develop info sharing for team alertsDevelop info sharing for team alerts

• Revise RELRevise REL

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More InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore Information

www.OhioHazmatTAC.com

• TAC MinutesTAC Minutes

• State Hazmat Response SOG’sState Hazmat Response SOG’s

• Training MaterialsTraining Materials– Aware, OPS, Tech, Mission SpecificAware, OPS, Tech, Mission Specific

• Typing Materials & DocumentsTyping Materials & Documents

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Contact InfoContact InfoContact InfoContact Info

• Questions?Questions?

• Mark VedderMark Vedder– MV298@aol.com– 440-503-6607 Cell440-503-6607 Cell

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