FEMA 508-4, Fire and Hazardous Materials Resources

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Typed Resource Definitions

10/12/2005

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Background:
The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by establishing a comprehensive, integrated national mutual aid and resource management system that provides the basis to type, order, and track all (Federal, State, and local) response assets.

Resource Typing:
For ease of ordering and tracking, response assets need to be categorized via resource typing.  Resource typing is the categorization and description of resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters via mutual aid, by capacity and/or capability.  Through resource typing, disciplines examine resources and identify the capabilities of a resource’s components (i.e., personnel, equipment, training).  During a disaster, an emergency manager knows what capability a resource needs to have to respond efficiently and effectively.  Resource typing definitions will help define resource capabilities for ease of ordering and mobilization during a disaster.  As a result of the resource typing process, a resource’s capability is readily defined and an emergency manager is able to effectively and efficiently request and receive resources through mutual aid during times of disaster.

Web Site:
For more information, you can also refer to the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Web site located at:

http://www.fema.gov/nims/mutual_aid.shtm.

Supersedure:
This document replaces Typed Resource Definitions, Fire and Hazardous Materials Resources, dated August 2005.

Changes:
Corrected typos in Type IV and metrics columns for the Water Tender, Firefighting (Tanker) resource.

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Table of Contents

Background..........................................2
Resource Typing ....................................2
Web Site............................................2
Supersedure.........................................2
Changes.............................................2
Area Command Team, Firefighting.....................4
Brush Patrol, Firefighting (Type VI Engine).........5
Crew Transport (Firefighting Crew)..................6
Engine, Fire (Pumper) ..............................7
Fire Boat...........................................8
Foam Tender, Firefighting ..........................9
Fuel Tender (Gasoline, Diesel, AvGas, aka Gas Tanker).10
Crew................................................11
HazMat Entry........................................12
Helicopters, Firefighting...........................17
Helitanker (firefighting helicopter)................18
Incident Management Team, Firefighting..............19
Interagency Buying Team, Firefighting...............22
Mobile Communications Unit (Law/Fire)...............25
Portable Pump.......................................26
Truck Company.......................................27
Strike Team, Engine (Fire)..........................28
U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force..............29
Water Tender, Firefighting (Tanker) ................33

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RESOURCE: Area Command Team, Firefighting
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Team
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Area Commander (ACDR)
Type I: Yes

Component: Personnel
Metric: Asst. Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
Type I: Yes

Component: Personnel
Metric: Asst. Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
Type I: Yes

Component: Personnel
Metric: Area Command Aviation Coordinator (ACAC)
Type I: Yes

COMMENTS: Area Command Team
To become eligible for participating on a National Area Command Team, any person filling a team position as the Area Commander, Assistant Area Commander Planning, Assistant Area Commander Logistics, or Area Command Aviation Coordinator must complete the Area Command (S-620) training course.

Type I Positions:
Area Commander: Prerequisite experience includes satisfactory performance as an Assistant Area Commander Planning or Logistics; satisfactory position performance as an Area Commander on a wildland fire incident.  Required Training: Area Command (S-620).
Assistant Area Commander Planning: Prerequisite experience include satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander or General Staff on a National Type I Incident Management Team.  Required Training: Area Command (S-620).
Assistant Area Commander Logistics: Prerequisite experience include satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander or General Staff on a National Type I Incident Management Team.  Required Training: Area Command (S-620).
Area Command Aviation Coordinator: Prerequisite experience include satisfactory performance as an Air Operations Branch Director on a National Type I Incident Management Team.  Required Training: Air Operations Branch Director.

Source: National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Publication, National Interagency Incident Management System, Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualifications System Guide, January 2000 (PMS 310-1, NFES 1414).

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RESOURCE: Brush Patrol, Firefighting (Type VI Engine)
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Pump
Other: 15 GPM

Component: Equipment
Metric: Hose?
Other: 1 inch; 150 feet

Component: Equipment
Metric: Tank
Other: 75 Gallons

Component: Personnel
Metric: Number
Other: 1

COMMENTS: Brush Patrols apply to all vehicles equipped as described.

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RESOURCE: Crew Transport (Firefighting Crew)
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Passengers
Type I: 30
Type II: 20
Type III: 10

COMMENTS: Vehicles may be buses, vans, and special crew carrying vehicles (CCV), and may be equipped to carry firefighting tools.

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RESOURCE: Engine, Fire (Pumper)
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Pump Capacity
Type I: 1,000 GPM
Type II: 500 GPM
Type III: 120 GPM
Type IV: 70 GPM
Other: 50 GPM

Component: Equipment
Metric: Tank Capacity
Type I: 400 Gal.
Type II: 400 Gal.
Type III: 500 Gal.
Type IV: 750 Gal.
Other: 500 Gal.

Component: Equipment
Metric: Hose, 2.5 inch
Type I: 1,200 ft.
Type II: 1,000 ft.
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Hose, 1.5 inch
Type I: 400 ft.
Type II: 500 ft.
Type III: 1,000 ft.
Type IV: 300 ft.
Other: 300 ft.

Component: Equipment
Metric: Hose, 1 inch
Type I: 200 ft.
Type II: 300 ft.
Type III: 800 ft.
Type IV: 300 ft.
Other: 300 ft.

Component: Personnel
Metric: Personnel
Type I: 4
Type II: 3
Type III: 3
Type IV: 2
Other: 2

COMMENTS: The engine typing needs to be taken out to Type VII.  Compromise between FIRESCOPE and NWCG is to use NWCG Standards for Engines and Crews.  NWCG has seven engine types.

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RESOURCE: Fire Boat
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Pump Capacity GPM
Type I: 5,000
Type II: 1,000
Type III: 250

COMMENTS: Fire Boats vary in length, draft, and related firefighting equipment.

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RESOURCE: Foam Tender, Firefighting
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4); Hazardous Materials Response (ESF #10)
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Class B Foam
Type I: 500 gallons
Type II: 250 gallons

COMMENTS: Specify percent of concentrate (1%, 3%, etc.).

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RESOURCE: Fuel Tender (Gasoline, Diesel, AvGas, aka Gas Tanker)
CATEGORY: Transportation (ESF #1); Public Works and Engineering (ESF #3)
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Supply
Metric: Fuel
Type I: 1,000 gal
Type II: 100 gal

COMMENTS: These vehicles vary widely.  May be Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, AvGas, or combinations.
Specify: Gas, Diesel, AvGas, etc.

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RESOURCE: Hand Crew
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Other - Crew

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Fireline Capability
Type I: Initial attack/can be broken up into squads, fireline construction, complex firing operations (backfire)
Type II: Initial attack/can be broken up into squads, fireline construction, firing to include burnout
Type III: Initial attack, fireline construction, firing to include burnout
Type IV: Fireline construction, fireline improvement, mop-up and rehab

Component: Personnel
Metric: Crew Size
Type I: 18-20
Type II: 18-20
Type III: 18-20
Type IV: 18-20

Component: Personnel
Metric: Leadership Qualifications
Type I: Permanent Supervision Superintendent: TFLD, ICT4 Asst Supt: STCR, ICT4, 3 Squad Bosses: CRWB (T), ICT5
Type II: CRWB and 3 ICT5
Type III: CRWB and 3 FFT1
Type IV: CRWB and 3 FFT1


Component: Personnel
Metric: Experience
Type I: 80% 1 season or more
Type II: 60% 1 season or more
Type III: 40% 1 season or more
Type IV: 20% 1 season or more

Component: Personnel
Metric: Full-Time Organized Crew
Type I: Yes
Type II: No
Type III: No
Type IV: No

COMMENTS: Crews need to be listed as Type I, Type II with Initial Attack Capability, Type II, Type III.

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RESOURCE: HazMat Entry Team
CATEGORY: Hazardous Materials Response (ESF #10)
KIND: Team

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Team
Metric: Field Testing
Type I: Same as Type II plus:
Known or Suspect Weapons of Mass Destruction Chemical/Biological Substances [WMD Chem/Bio]
Type II: Same as Type III plus:
Unknown Chemicals
Type III: Known Chemicals, The presumptive testing and identification of chemical substances using a variety of sources to be able to identify associated chemical and physical properties.  Sources may include printed and electronic reference resources, safety data sheets, field testing kits, specific chemical testing kits, chemical testing strips, data derived from detection devices, and air-monitoring sources

Component: Team
Metric: Air Monitoring
Type I: Same as Type II plus:
(WMD Chem/Bio Aerosol Vapor and Gas)
Advanced detection and monitoring includes WMD Chem/Bio detection Instruments
Type II: Same as Type III plus:
The use of advanced detection equipment to detect the presence of known or unknown gases or vapors.
Advanced detection and monitoring may incorporate more sophisticated instruments that differentiate between two or more flammable vapors, and may directly identify by name a specific flammable or toxic vapor
Type III: (Basic Confined Space Monitoring; Specific Known Gas Monitoring).  The use of devices to detect the presence of known gases or vapors.  The basics begin with ability to provide standard confined space readings (oxygen deficiency percentage, flammable atmosphere Lower Explosive Limit [LEL], carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide)

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RESOURCE: HazMat Entry Team (continued)

Component: Team
Metric: Sampling:
Capturing, Labeling, Evidence Collection

Type I: Same as Type II plus:
(WMD Chem/Bio)
Special resources may be required for air sample collection
Type II: Same as Type III plus:
(Unknown Industrial Chemicals)
Known and unknown industrial chemicals standard evidence collection protocols.
Ability to sample liquid and solids
Type III: (Known Industrial Chemicals)
Known industrial chemicals standard evidence collection protocols required for each include capturing and collection, containerizing and proper labeling, and preparation for transportation and distribution, including standard environmental sampling procedures for lab analysis.
Consistent with established chain of custody protocols

Component:
Metric: Radiation Monitoring/ Detection
Type I: Same as Type II plus:
Identify and establish the exclusion zones after contamination spread (this does include identification of some, but not all, radionuclides).
Ability to conduct environmental and personnel survey.
Ensure all members of survey teams are equipped with accumulative self-reading instruments (dosimeters)
Type II: Same as Type III plus:
(Alpha Detection)
Basic criteria include detection and survey capabilities for alpha, beta, and gamma
Type III: (Beta Detection; Gamma Detection)
The ability to accurately interpret readings from the radiation-detection devices and conduct geographical survey search of suspected radiological source or contamination spread.
Basic criteria include detection and survey capabilities for beta and gamma

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RESOURCE: HazMat Entry Team (continued)

Component: Equipment
Metric: Protective Clothing: Ensembles
Type I: Same as Type II plus:
(Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Vapor-Protective CPC; WMD Liquid Splash-Protective CPC)
Levels of CPC vapor protection are:
Vapor-Protective, Flash Fire Protective option for Vapor-Protective, and Chemical/Biological-Protective option for Vapor-Protective, all of which must be compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard # 1991, “Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies” current edition.
Type II: Same as Type III plus:
(Vapor-Protective CPC; Flash Fire Vapor- Protective CPC)
Levels of CPC vapor protection are:
Vapor-Protective, and Flash Fire Protective option for Vapor-Protective both of which must be compliant with NFPA Standard # 1991, “Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies,” current edition.
Type III: (Liquid Splash-Protective CPC)
Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC), which includes complete ensembles (suit, boots, gloves) and may incorporate various configurations (encapsulating, non-encapsulating, jumpsuit, multi-piece) depending upon the level of protection needed.
Level of CPC liquid protection is:
Liquid Splash-Protective, which must be compliant with NFPA Standard # 1992, “Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies,” current edition

Component: Equipment
Metric: Technical Reference
Type I: Same as Type II plus:
(WMD Chem/Bio)
Type II: Same as Type III plus:
(Plume Air Modeling; Map Overlays)
At a minimum, technical references will have the ability to outsource additional capabilities and have one source for air-modeling capability
Type III: (Printed and Electronic)
Access to and use of various databases, chemical substance data depositories, and other guidelines and safety data sheets, either in print format, electronic format, stand-alone computer programs, or data available via telecommunications.  The interpretation of data collected from electronic devices and chemical testing procedures

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RESOURCE: HazMat Entry Team (continued)

Component: Equipment
Metric: Special Capabilities
Type I: Same as Type II plus: (Digital Imaging Documentation Capability)
Type II: Same as Type III plus: (Heat Sensing Capability; Light Amplification Capability)
Type III: (Gloves and Other Specialized Equipment Based on Local Risk Assessment) Additional resources that augment the capabilities of the team

Component: Equipment
Metric: Intervention
Type I: Same as Type II plus: (WMD Chem/Bio Agent Confinement) Advanced capabilities should include ability to intervene and confine incidents involving WMD Chem/Bio substances
Type II: Same as Type III plus: (Liquid Leak Intervention; Neutralization; lugging; Patching; Vapor Leak Intervention)
Chemical means such as neutralization and encapsulation of known and unknown chemicals.
Mechanical means include specially designed kits for controlling leaks in rail car dome assemblies and pressurized containers, to pneumatic and standard patching systems
Type III: (Diking; Damming; Absorption) Employment of mechanical means of intervention and control such as plugging, patching, off-loading, and tank stabilization
Environmental means such as absorption, dams, dikes, and booms

Component: Equipment
Metric: Decontamination
Type I: Same as Type II plus: (WMD Chem/Bio) Capable of providing decontamination for known and unknown contaminants and WMD Chem/Bio.
Type II: Same as Type III plus: (Unknown Contaminants) Capable of providing decontamination for known and unknown contaminants.
Type III: (Known Contaminants Based on Local Risk Assessment) Must be self-sufficient to provide decontamination for members of their team.  Capable of providing decontamination for known contaminants.

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RESOURCE: HazMat Entry Team (continued)

Component: Equipment
Metric: Communications
Type I: Same as Type II plus:
(Secure Communications)
Type II: Same as Type III plus:
(Wireless Data)
Type III: (In-Suit; Wireless Voice)
Personnel utilizing CPC shall be able to communicate appropriately and safely with one another and their team leaders

Component: Personnel
Metric: Staffing
Type I: 5 Personnel
Type II: 5 Personnel
Type III: 5 Personnel

Component: Personnel
Metric: Training
Type I: Same as Type II
Type II: Same as Type III
Type III: All personnel must be trained to the minimum response standards in accordance with the most current editions of NFPA Standard # 471, “Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” NFPA Standard # 472, “Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” and NFPA Standard # 473, “Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” as is appropriate for the specific team type

Component: Personnel
Metric: Sustainability
Type I: Same as Type II
Type II: Same as Type III
Type III: Capability to Perform Three (3) Entries in a 24-hour Period
Comments: None

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RESOURCE: Helicopters, Firefighting
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Aircraft

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Seats, Including Pilot
Type I: 16
Type II: 10
Type III: 5
Type IV: 3

Component: Equipment
Metric: Card Weight Capacity
Type I: 5,000 lbs
Type II: 2,500 lbs
Type III: 1,200 lbs
Type IV: 600 lbs

Component: Vehicle
Metric: Gallons
Type I: 700
Type II: 300
Type III: 100
Type IV: 75

Component: Supply
Metric: Example
Type I: Bell 214
Type II: Bell 205
Type III: Bell 206
Type IV: Bell 47

COMMENTS: Firefighting Helicopters may be equipped with rescue, medical, or other equipment.

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RESOURCE: Helitanker (firefighting helicopter)
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Aircraft

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Fixed Tank

Component: Equipment
Metric: 1100 gal/min

COMMENTS: Helitankers are large capacity helicopters (e.g., Sikorsky model) certified by the Air Tanker Board.

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RESOURCE: Incident Management Team, Firefighting
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Team

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Incident Commander (ICT1-5)
Type I: Yes
Type II: Yes
Type III: Yes
Type IV: Yes
Other: Yes

Component: Personnel
Metric: Safety Officer (SOF1-3)
Type I: Yes
Type II: Yes
Type III: Yes
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Information Officer (IOF1-3)
Type I: Yes
Type II: Yes
Type III: Yes
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Operations Section Chief (OSC1-2)
Type I: 2 ea.
Type II: 2 ea.
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Division/Group Supervisor
Type I: 4 ea.
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Air Support Group Supervisor (ASG)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATG)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Planning Section Chief (PSC 1-2)
Type I: Yes
Type II: Yes
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

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RESOURCE: Incident Management Team, Firefighting (continued)

Component: Personnel
Metric: Resource Unit Leader (RESL)
Type I: 2 ea.
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Logistics Section Chief (LSC 1-2)
Type I: Yes
Type II: Yes
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Communications Unit Leader (COML)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Finance/Admin Section Chief (FSC 1-2)
Type I: Yes
Type II: Yes
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Time Unit Leader (TIME)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Comp/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
Type I: Yes
Type II:
Type III:
Type IV:
Other:

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RESOURCE: Incident Management Team, Firefighting (continued)

Comments:
Type I Incident Management Team
To become eligible for participating on a National Type I team, any person filling a team position as the Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Information Officer, or general staff must complete the Advanced Incident Management (S-520) training course.
Type II Incident Management Team
To become eligible for participation on a Type II team, any person filling a team position as the Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Information Officer, or general staff must complete the Command and General Staff (S-420) training course.
Type I Positions
Incident Commander Type I:  Prerequisite experience includes satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type II; satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type I on a wildland fire incident.  Required Training:  Advanced Incident Management (S-520).
Type II Positions
Incident Commander Type II:  Prerequisite experience includes satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type III; satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type II; satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type II on a wildland fire incident.  Required Training:  Command and General Staff (S-420).  Additional Training:  Advanced ICS (I-400), Incident Commander (S-400), Advanced Management Concepts (S-481).
Type III Positions
Incident Commander Type III:  Prerequisite experience includes satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type IV; satisfactory performance as a Task Force Leader; satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type III on a wildland fire incident.  Required Training:  Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (S-390).  Additional Training:  Incident Commander Extended Attack (S-300).
Type IV Positions
Incident Commander Type IV:  Prerequisite experience includes satisfactory performance as a Single Resource Boss (Crew, Dozer, Engine, Tractor/Plow); satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type IV on a wildland fire incident.  Required Training:  Fire Operations in the Urban Interface (S-215).  Additional Training:  Initial Attack Incident Commander (S-200), and Ignition Operations (S-234). 
Type V Positions
Incident Commander Type V:  Prerequisite experience includes satisfactory performance as an Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss; satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type V on a wildland fire incident.  Required Training:  Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133).  Additional Training:  Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290).
Source:  National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Publication, National Interagency Incident Management System, Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualifications System Guide, January 2000 (PMS 310-1, NFES 1414).

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RESOURCE: Interagency Buying Team, Firefighting
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4), Resource Management (ESF #7)
KIND: Team

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Personnel
Metric:
Type I: 6-member team consisting of a team leader, 4 members and 1 trainee position (used as needed)
Personnel from the incident agency or alternate buying team members may be added, as needed, to supplement the primary team

Component: Personnel
Metric: Training (Recommended)
Type I: I-200, Basic Incident Command System (12 classroom hours)
S-260, Incident Command Business Management (self-study)
D-110, Dispatch Recorder (16 classroom hours)
J-252, Ordering Manager
J-253, Receiving and Distribution
National Interagency Buying Team Guide (self-study) or Workshop
On-the-Job Training
Purchased Card and Convenience Check training
Procurement Unit Leader Training (S-360 Unit Leader)

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RESOURCE: Interagency Buying Team, Firefighting
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4), Resource Management (ESF #7)
KIND: Team

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Buying Team Kit
Type I: Reference Material (see comments)
Internet/Intranet Web site References (see comments)
Supplies (see comments)
Forms (see comments)
Sample of Log Sheets (see comments)

COMMENTS: The Buying Team works through the local administrative staff to support procurement activities.  Therefore, Buying Teams should be sensitive to and strive to operate within local policies and procedures.  The members of the Buying Teams follow:
• The Buying Team Leader (BUYL) (1)
• The Assistant or Deputy Buying Team Leader (BUYL-D) (1)
• Buying Team Members (BUYM) (4)
General Roles of the Buying Team include the following:
• Support incident procurement through the administrative staff.
• Transition with the incident agency upon arrival.  This includes obtaining status of all resource orders completed and outstanding to date, as well as initiating procedures for the handling of new orders by the Buying Team.
• Fill resource orders for services, supplies, and equipment from established sources (NFES Caches, GSA) and the open market and, for those which are not filled, by the dispatch community or the administrative unit’s procurement activity.  Reviews resource orders for completeness.
• Check on estimated times of departure and estimated times of arrival for pending resource orders.
• Obtain approval from the administrative staff or the IBA before purchasing any sensitive or questionable property.
• Provide the incident base (Finance Section Chief, Procurement Unit Leader, Logistics Section Chief, and Ground Support Unit Leader) an updated equipment log.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and lines of communication.
• Update the incident service and supply plan with new sources and other information.
Buying Team Kit: Each Buying Team should have a kit containing the following items to take along when dispatched to an incident:

Reference Materials

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RESOURCE: Interagency Buying Team, Firefighting (continued)

• Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, NWCG Handbook 2, NFES 1139
• National Interagency Mobilization Guide, NFES 2091 (NFES 2092 for half-size)
• Activity Calendar (Optional Form 67 or similar)
• NWCG National Fire Equipment System Catalog, Part I, Fire Supplies & Equipment (NFES 0362, Part I & Part II when using order #0362)
• NWCG National Fire Equipment System Catalog, Part II, Publications (NFES 3362)

Internet/Intranet Web site References
• NWCG Internet homepage: http://www.nwcg.gov
• Forest Service Fire & Aviation Internet homepage: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/
• Forest Service Acquisition Management Intranet homepage: http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/aqm/
• BLM Intranet: http://webtst.nifc.blm.gov/Sascher/blmintranet/Index.htm
• NIFC and related governmental agency links (BLM, BIA, FWS, NPS, NWS): http://www.nifc.gov

Supplies
• Battery powered or solar powered handheld calculator
• Spare batteries
• Highlighters
• Stapler and staple remover
• Other supplies as needed
• (Optional) First Aid kit and a bloodborne pathogens barrier kit

Forms, See exhibits to the National Interagency Buying Team Guide and the Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook for sample forms.

Sample of Log Sheets
• Resource Order Log (Leader and Deputy Only)
• Purchase Card Log Sheets
• Convenience Check Log Sheets
Source: National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Publication, National Interagency Buying Team Guide, December 1999 (PMS 315).

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RESOURCE: Mobile Communications Unit (Law/Fire)
CATEGORY: Communications
KIND: Vehicle

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Console/Workstation
Type I: 2
Type II: 2

Component: Equipment
Metric: Frequency Cap.
Type I: Multi Range
Type II: Multi Range

Component: Equipment
Metric: Power Source
Type I: Internal
Type II: Internal

Component: Equipment
Metric: Telephone System
Type I: 6   Trunk/16 Extensions
Type II:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Personnel
Type I: 2
Type II: 2

COMMENTS: Multi Range: 150-174 MHz, 450-470 MHz, 800 MHz (Simplex or Repeated), Single Range: 150-174 MHz only

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RESOURCE: Portable Pump
CATEGORY: Firefighting
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Pumping Capacity (GPM)
Type I: 500
Type II: 250
Type III: 50

COMMENTS: These are normally trailer mounted units.

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RESOURCE: Truck Company
CATEGORY: Firefighting, Hazardous Materials Response
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Personnel
Metric: Number
Type I: 4
Type II: Same as Type I

Component: Equipment
Metric: Aerial
Type I: 75 ft
Type II: 50 ft

Component:
Metric: Elevated Stream
Type I: 500 GPM
Type II: Same as Type I

Component:
Metric: Ground Ladders
Type I: 115 ft
Type II: Same as Type I

COMMENTS: Note: Designate “L” for Ladder, or “P” for Platform.

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RESOURCE: Strike Team, Engine (Fire)
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4); Search & Rescue (ESF #9)
KIND: Team

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Engine, Fire
Type I: 5
Type II: 5
Type III: 5
Type IV: 5
Other: (See Engine for details)

Component: Personnel
Metric: STL
Type I: 1
Type II: 1
Type III: 1
Type IV: 1
Other: Strike Team Task Force Leader

Component: Personnel
Metric: Engine
Type I: 4
Type II: 3
Type III: 3
Type IV: 3
Other: Staffing on each Engine

Component: Personnel
Metric: Total
Type I: 21
Type II: 16
Type III: 16
Type IV: 16
Other:

COMMENTS: Strike Team defined as like number of resources, with common communications, and a leader.  Engine Strike Team Typing is based on individual Engine Typing.

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RESOURCE: U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force
CATEGORY: Hazardous Materials Response (ESF #10)
KIND: Team

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Chemical Release
Other: Chemical Response Trailers; Level A, B, and C PPE suits

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Air, Liquids, and Solids
Other:
•  Flame and Photo Ionization Detectors
•  Fluorometers
•  Particulate Meters
•  Soil and Sludge Sample Kits
•  pH meters
•  Decontamination Equipment
•  Portable Weather stations
•  Drum lifters
•  EMT kits
•  Chlorine kits
Component: Equipment
Metric: Small Boats
Other:
•  32-foot and 24-foot Munsons
•  15-foot Inflatable boats
•  18-foot John boats

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Lighting/Pumping Equipment
Other:
•  Ready Pump Loads
•  High-capacity, hydraulically driven, centrifugal submersible pumps capable of transferring oil and

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RESOURCE: U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force (continued)

chemicals or dewatering.
•  Nonsubmersible diaphragm and peristaltic pumps capable of transferring oil and chemicals (medium/small capacity).
•  Hydraulic prime movers and support equipment.

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Communications Equipment
Other: Communications support equipment ranges from handheld radios to portable satellite communications repeater systems.

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Oil Discharges
Other:
•  Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System (VOSS)
•  Inflatable (45-inch) boom (6,000 feet)
•  Temporary Storage Devices

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Damage Control and Support
Other:
•  Oil/water interface meter
•  Plugging and patching equipment
•  Generators (3.0 KW to 10 KW)

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric:
Special Monitoring Equipment
Other:
•  Radiological detection capabilities
•  Dispersant operations

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RESOURCE: U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force (continued)

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Photographic Equipment
Other:
•  35 mm and digital cameras
•  Video cameras and players

Component (See Note 1): Equipment
Metric: Vehicle Command Post
Other:
•  Tractor/trailer units
•  Mobile Incident Command Posts
•  All-terrain vehicles

COMMENTS: Note 1: NSF Specialized Response Equipment
There are only three National Strike Force teams in the Nation.  All three National Strike Force teams have the same level of capability, which exceeds the standards set in the Mutual Aid definition of a Type I Hazardous Materials Entry Team.  However, because of their deployment capabilities and versatility, they are simply classified as “Other.”  The U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force (NSF) was created in 1973 as a Coast Guard special force under the National Contingency Plan (NCP/see 40 CFR 300.145) to respond to oil and hazardous chemical incidents.  The National Strike Force is comprised of three 40-member Strike Teams and the National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC), which manages, supports, and set standards for the three teams.  The three teams are: the Atlantic Strike Team in Fort Dix, NJ; the Gulf Strike Team in Mobile, AL; and the Pacific Strike Team in Novato, CA.
The NSF is recognized worldwide as an expert in preparedness and response to mitigate the effects of oil discharges and hazardous substance releases.  Its mandate is to assist and support USCG and EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs) with their response and preparedness activities to protect the public health and welfare and the environment.  Although its three primary missions are pollution response, training, and planning, the NSFCC also houses a Public Information Assist Team (PIAT), which is capable of providing public affairs support as well as crisis communication and Joint Information Center (JIC) expertise to FOSCs during a response.
NSF Qualification Program:
The NSF Qualification Program includes four levels.  Although these levels are unique to the NSF, our personnel meet training and skill requirements similar to those established in 29 CFR 1910.120 (g) (6).
• Response Member (RM): Is trained in more than 50 areas of oil and HazMat response operations and attains an awareness level of all NSF Equipment.  This allows the RM to perform a number of vital functions in a pollution response, primarily assisting the RT.
• Response Technician (RT): Is a significant level beyond the RM and is the position reached by most Strike Team members.  An RT is qualified to operate all NSF equipment.  An RT has also attended pollution response specialist courses and obtained significant field experience on oil and HazMat incidents.
• Response Supervisor (RS): Is a level beyond RT and supervises the technical aspects of NSF response operations at oil or HazMat incidents.  This includes the preparation, deployment, and operation of all NSF equipment.  The RS helps a response in many areas, including directing operations, response planning, resolving site safety issues, and solving technical problems.

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RESOURCE: U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force (continued)

• Response Officer (RO): Is a senior leadership position filled by a commissioned or warrant officer.  An RO manages all aspects of any size NSF response, including response planning, mobilization, and operations.  An RO receives significant resident and unit training, and field experience.  An RO can fill key positions in a spill management team, direct operations, liaise with senior officials, resolve safety issues, recommend alternative countermeasures, explain policies, and solve crisis management problems.

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RESOURCE: Water Tender, Firefighting (Tanker)
CATEGORY: Firefighting (ESF #4)
KIND: Equipment

MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:

Component: Equipment
Metric: Tank Capacity
Type I: 2,000 gallon
Type II: 1,000 gallon
Type III: 1,000 gallon

Component: Equipment
Metric: Pump Capacity
Type I: 300 GPM
Type II: 120 GPM
Type III: 50 GPM
Comments:
None

COMMENTS: None