Time: 3:45 pm |
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Fairview is a community of 75,000 people. |
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The Fairview Police Department is staffed with 28 officers. There are 8 officers on duty at the time of the gas release. According to the Emergency Response Plan, 8 additional personnel can be provided within an hour. The remaining contingent would be in reserve for the next shift. There are mutual aid agreements for additional law enforcement personnel from other agencies and communities. |
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The Fire Department is made up of three stations with 2 engines at each station. There is also a rescue unit at station 1, a chief and a ladder truck at station 2 and an ambulance at station 3. The total manpower is 100 personnel with 30 on duty. Additional response from a mutual aid system which could bring 50 additional responders in 30 min and at least 100 in 1 hr. |
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IntroductionProceed »
Scenario Map
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Initial Response
You are first on the scene. Where should you park your vehicle? Drag your vehicle to that location on the map.
Vehicle PlacementProceed »
Excercise #1 - Public Protection Issues
After securing the scene you are faced with many questions about safety and evacuation. The construction foreman, crew member and daycare owner all have information to share with you. Click image to listen to interview
Foreman
Crew Member
Daycare Owner
What should you do?
Excercise #2 - Public Protection Issues
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Foreman
Crew Member
Daycare Owner
After receiving information from the foreman, crew member and daycare owner do you believe the road crew's effort is effective?
Public Protection GuidelinesProceed »
Identification of Release
What indications would you look for to determine if this is a gas release? Check only the indications that apply.
DOT ERG Guidelines
Using the DOT ERG what is the guide page for this chemical?
Contact Appropriate Officials
As the first law enforcement officer on the scene you should notify other agencies. What agencies should be notified immediately? Who would you call next?
Primary Call
Secondary Call
Water
Environmental Agency
Senior Police Official
Gas Control Center (SCADA)
News Media
Mayor
Fire
Call the National Response Team
Hazard and Risk Assesment
Use the 2016 DOT ERG Guide 115 to select the appropriate safety distance provided in the ERG manual.
Determine Isolation ZonesProceed »
Using DOT ERG
Civilian
Click image to listen to interview
After receiving information from the foreman, crew member and daycare owner, do you believe the road crew's effort is effective?
What action should you take?
Additional Resource Considerations
Question 1
Other occupants just left their apartment down the street. They've asked you if they should re-enter their apartment to shut off their appliances or if you could go back to shut off the appliances for them?
Question 2
What do you do next?
Summary
Training Scenario #1 - Gas Release in a Suburban Area
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