IV.6. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement between Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division and City of Hopkins for Hazardous Materials Response Team; Specken
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2025-112
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Dale Specken, Fire Chief
Date: July 15, 2025
Subject: Approval of Joint Powers Agreement between Minnesota State Fire
Marshal Division and City of Hopkins for Hazardous Materials Response
Team
_____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between Minnesota State Fire
Marshal Division and City of Hopkins for Hazardous Materials Response Team.
OVERVIEW
Approval of the JPA between the City of Hopkins and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal
Division allows the Hopkins Fire Department to continue to serve as a designated
Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT) under the State’s coordinated
emergency response program.
This agreement enables Hopkins Fire to respond to hazardous materials incidents
beyond city limits as part of a regional and statewide response system. In return, the
State provides funding – up to $115,000 annually – for eligible costs such as training,
equipment maintenance, medical exams, and administration. The agreement also
outlines reimbursement for actual emergency responses.
Participating in the HMRT program enhances regional readiness, allows for coordinated
mutual aid, and ensures Hopkins responders receive ongoing technical training,
equipment, and support for hazardous materials emergencies.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Joint Powers Agreement
Fire Department
State of Minnesota
Joint Powers Agreement
MINNESOTA
SWIFT Contract N o,270652
Recitals
Under Minnesota Statutes S 471.59, subd. 10, the State is empowered to engage such assistance as deemed
necessary. The State is in need of multiple Hazardous Materials Response Teams located throughout Minnesota
to provide localjurisdictions and lncident Command with technical expertise in the following but not limited to:
plume modeling; mitigation procedures; hazard identification; and emergency response with technical
specialists and equipment to an incident.
Atreement
1. Term of Agreement
1.1 Effective Date:July 1,2025, orthe datethe State obtainsall required signatures under Minn. Stat. S
16C.05, subd. 2, whichever is later.
1.2 Expiration Date: June 30, 2027, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs
first.
2. Agreement between the Parties
The Governmental Unit will:
(a) Respond to hazardous material incidents occurring in the team's normal geographic response area
(see Appendix Q, and, when requested by the State, the team's primary response area lsee Appendix
A) and secondary response area lAppendix Bl-
(b) Respond to any response area in the State of Minnesota when directed to do so by the Commissioner
of Public Safety or their designee.
(c) Coordinate on-scene emergency response operationeofthe teams with local, state and federal
agencies, lndian tribes, and private response organizations through the National lncident
Management System.
(dl Ensure team members are in compliance with the initial, continuing education, and team training
requirements; and annually certify such compliance to the Commissioner.
(el Designate at least two (2) participants/team representatives to the annual HMRTjoint training
conducted at the Joint Emergency Response Training Center (JERTC) or other predetermined training
location.
(fl Ensure completion of position task books for all team members on an annual basis, to be reviewed
and validated by the State or its designee.
(gl Participate in an annual skills competency verification performed by the State or its designee.
(hl Participate in periodic response readiness verification performed by the State or its designee.
(i) Ensure team members are in compliance with medical requirements and annually certify such
compliance to the Commissioner.
0l Deploy 4-5 team personnel and accompanying equipment to a hazardous materials incident within
fifteen (15) minutes or less, and an additional4-7 personnel within 25 minutes or less minutes from
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This Agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public safety on behalf
of the State Fire Marshal division ("SFM" or "State"), and the City of Hopkins, acting on behalf of its Fire
Department, 101 17th Ave 5outh, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 ("Governmental Unit,,). The State and
Governmental Unit may be referred to jointly as "Parties."
the time a decision is made to dispatch the team, on 90 percent of the incidents to which the team is
dispatched. For the purposes of this clause, the decision to dispatch the team will be considered made
at the time the Governmental Unit's point of contact as identified in Appendix D, which is attached
and incorporated into this Agreement, is notified by the State.
(k) Participate in annual site visits performed by the State or its designee, during which the State or its
designee will review team records and assess the condition of emergency response vehicle(s) and
equipment loaned to the Governmental Unit by the State.
(ll Conduct a formal evaluation of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response to an incident within
thirty (30) days after termination of the team's response.
(ml Submit a detailed report ofthe team's response to an incident and take appropriate measures to
identify to the State the responsible person of each incident, including responsible person's social
security number or federal tax identification number.
(nl Designate one (1) primary and one (1) alternate representative to the State's Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response Team Technical Advisory Committee (Appendix F); require one or both
representatives to attend all meetings convened by the committee; and empower each
representative to make recommendations to the Committee on behalf of the Governmental Unit-
(ol Designate one (1) primary and one (1) alternate representative (Appendix F) and require each
representative to train in applying operating guidelines and other administrative procedures
established and identified by the State's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team Program and
require one or both representatives to instruct other Hazmat Team members.
(p) Maintain and store emergency response vehicle(s) and equipment, whether loaned to the
Governmental Unit by the State or owned by the Governmental Unit, in proper working order and
ready for response at all times, except as may be necessary for the performance of routine or
necessary maintenance, repairs, or replacement. Governmental Unit must immediately notify the
State whenever Governmental Unit is not available for emergency response as a result of such
circumstances. Governmental unit will ensure all emergency response vehicle(s) and equipment are in
operational condition and ready for activation whether owned by the Governmental Unit or given
custody by the State. All State funded vehicle(s) and equipment remain the property of the State but
shall remain in the custody and control of Governmental Unit. Custody of equipment and vehicle(s)
from State to Governmental Unit is mutually beneficial to the State's and Governmental Unit's
emergency response mission. State property is to be used primarily for official Governmental Unit
business; other use is permitted so long as it does not impact mission or operational readiness.
Governmental Unit is solely responsible for properly securing and the care and maintenance of all
State equipment including providing insurance coverage as required by the State adequate to cover
liability and physical damage. Governmental Unit will notifo the State if response vehicle(s) or
equipment is not available for emergency response. State owned equipment will be returned to the
State once it is no longer being used by the Governmental Unit, or at the expiration of this Agreement.
(q) Ensure periodic inspection and preventative maintenance is performed on emergency response
vehicle(s) that is in accordance with NFPA 1911 or a comparable standard.
(rl Submit claims for recoverable costs to the Commissioner and take all appropriate measures to identify
to the State the responsible person of each incident, including responsible person's social security
number or federal tax identification number.
{s} Maintain the required composition of a Type 2 Hazardous Materials Response Team in accordance
with Appendix G, including an emergency response availability of eight (8) members certified and
trained to the appropriate minimum level.
(tl Respond to incidents and assist local authorities at the scene of a hazardous materials incidents by
providing reasonable mitigation consistent with the capabilities of a Type 2 HMRT; and recommend to
the local incident manager the b€st means of controllinB the hazard after consideration of life safety
concerns, environmental effects, exposure hazards, quantity and type of hazardous material,
availability of resources, or other relevant factors.
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(ul Assist statewide local authorities by providing telephonic and/or virtual technical advice to on-scene
incident commanders, recommending the best means of controlling the hazard to protect life,
property, and the environment that are in keeping with locally available levels of hazardous materials
training and response capability.
The Governmental Unit shall not subcontract any work, duties or tasks pursuant to this Agreement
3. Payment
3.1 Consideration. The State will pay for all services performed by the Governmental Unit under this
Agreement as follows:
(a) Compensation. The Governmental Unit will be paid by the State for the following costs, up to
but not exceeding One Hundred Fifteen Thousand and 00/1o0 Dollars (9U5,ooo.O0l during
each twelve-month period, i.e. July 1 through June 30, of the Agreement:
1) Capital equipment - Cost of capital equipment including vehicles.
2) Training - Cost of training team personnel (excluding exercise training).
3) Medical examinations - Cost of annual medical examinations for team personnel.
4! Consumable supplies - Cost of consumable supplies.
5l Administration - Cost of program administration.
5) Maintenance - Cost of equipment maintenance.
(b) Governmental Unit may deviate from its budget corresponding to the six categories identified in
Clause 3, Section 3.1(a), of this Agreement, increasing and decreasing amounts between
categories as needed and justified with the exception of Category 5, Administration.
Administrative costs shall not exceed 20% of the base allocation amount without prior written
approval from the State's Authorized Representative. The total amount payable corresponding
to Clause 3, Section 3.1(a), shall not exceed S115,00.00 during each twelve-month period
commencing October 1 and ending September 30 of the following year.
(cl Total Oblitation. The total obligation ofthe State for all compensation to the Governmental
Unit corresponding to Clause 3, Section 3.1(a) of this Agreement shall not exceed S115,000.00
for each twelve-month period commencing July 1 and ending June 30. Funds encumbered for
each state fiscal year corresponding to, "Term of Agreement," and which are not paid by the
State to the Governmental Unit, will not be carried forward to the subsequent state fiscalyear,
i.e., cancelled.
(dl Emergency Response Reimbursement, ln addition to the Compensation identified in Clause 3,
Section 3.1(a) above, the State will reimburse Governmental Unit for reasonable and necessary
expenses corresponding to and directly associated with the following costs incurred during an
actual emergency response. Reimbursement costs corresponding to this section shall not
exceed Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars (55,m0.00) for any single response unless authorized
by the State's Authorized Representative.
1) Type 2 HMRT PersonnelCosts An hourly rate per person, including wages and fringe
benefits, for two (2) hours minimum per person, up to eight (8)-persons [Note:See Clause
2(s) abovel. Hourly rates will be determined by and in accordance with the Governmental
Unit's collective bargaining agreement(s) corresponding to personnel providing services
under this Agreement.
2) Additional Wage Costs for Local Callback Personnel
An hourly rate per person, including wages and fringe benefits, for two (2) hours minimum
per person, up to eight (8) persons for Type 2 hazmat team. Hourly rates will be determined
by and in accordance with the Governmental Unit's collective bargaining agreement(s)
corresponding to personnel providing services under this Agreement.
3) Vehicle Operating Costs
Up to S150.00 per hour for operation costs associated with the State supplied Hazardous
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Materials Emergency Response vehicle, up to S100.00 per hour for a hazmat support
vehicle; any additional support vehicles will be reimbursed up to S100.00 per hour (must be
approved prior to use by the State's Authorized Representative).
4l cost of consumable supplies Used
Cost for consumable supplies used shall not exceed the actual costs incurred; and
Governmental Unit must submit an itemized invoice for actual costs to be reimbursed.
5l costs of Repair or Replacement of Damaged or Destroyed Equipment
Governmental Unit must submit an itemized invoice for actual costs incurred.
6) communication Costs, includinS Long Distance and Cellular Telephone charyes
Eligible costs are defined as cellular/mobile and land line telephone costs for voice, data,
and facsimile transmissions. Governmental Unit must submit an itemized invoice for actual
costs incurred.
7l Administrative Costs Directly Resulting from the Emergency Response
Up to S5OO.OO per incident based on actual costs incurred. Governmental Unit may request
additional administrative cost reimbursement based on an itemized invoice for actual costs
incurred when extraordinary circumstances resulting from a specific state authorized
emergency response are documented.
8l costs lncurred in the Use of special EquiPment
Costs for this item shall not exceed the actual costs incurred; and Governmental Unit must
submit an itemized invoice for actual costs to be reimbursed.
9l Costs Associated with Providing Support to CleanuP Operations
costs for this item shall not exceed the actual costs incurred; and Governmental Unit must
submit an itemized invoice for actual costs to be reimbursed.
101 costs Associated with Providing standby Technical Assistance
Costs for this item shall not exceed the actual costs incurred; and Governmental Unit must
submit an itemized invoice for actual costs to be reimbursed.
11l Other Direct costs lncurred by the Governmental Unit as a Result of the Emergency
Response
Costs for this item shall not exceed the actual costs incurred; and Governmental Unit must
submit an itemized invoice for actual costs to be reimbursed.
121 Contracting and Bidding Requirements
Pursuant to Minn. stat. 5 471.345, the Governmental Unit must comply with applicable
uniform municipal contracting law.
(a) For projects that include construction work of 525,000 or more, prevailing wage rules
apply per Minn. Stat. 55 177.41 through 177.44. These rules require that the wages of
laborers and workers should be comparable to wages paid for similar work in the
community as a whole.
(b) The Governmental Unit must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred
in MN: httos://mn.eov/admin/osp/e overnment/susDended-debarred/
3.2 Payment,
(al lnvoices. The State will promptly pay the Governmental Unit after the Governmental Unit
presents an itemized invoice for the services actually performed and the State's Authorized
Representative or designee accepts the invoiced services. lnvoices must be submitted timely
and according to the following schedule:
1l Governmental Unit compensation [clause 3, Sections 3,1(a] and (bll, Governmental Unit
shall submit a completed Governmental Unit Compensation Packet at least once every three
months but not more frequently than once per month for reimbursement of costs identified
in Clause 3, Section 3.1(a) and Section 3.1(b) of this Agreement. Governmental Unit shall
submit a final invoice, complete with receipts and justifying information, for each twelve-
month period of this Agreement no later than october 30 of each year. The State will
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process properly completed Reimbursement packets for compensation within thirty (30)
days of receipt.
2| Emergency Response Reimbursement [Clause 3, Section 3.1(d)1. Governmental Unit shall
submit a reimbursement claim form identifying reasonable and necessary expenses incurred
during an actual emergency response, such claim form to be submitted to State no later
than forty-five (45) days after the end of the response. The claim for reimbursement must
be made on forms provided by the State and must provide sufficient detail corresponding to
each category identified in Clause 3, Section 3.1(d) above. The State will process properly
completed claim forms for reimbursement within thirty (30) days of receipt.
4. Authorired Representatives
The State's Authorized Representatives include the person below, or his successor, and those designees
identified in Appendix E. The State's authorized representatives have the responsibility to monitor the
Governmental Unit's performance and the authority to accept the services provided under this Agreement.
lf the services are satisfactory, the State's Authorized Representative or his designee will certify acceptance
on each invoice submitted for payment.
Name: Daniel Krier, State Fire Marshal
Address: Department of Public Safety
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 145
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Telephone: 657-2Ot-720L
Email Address Danlel.krier state.mn.us
The Governmental Unit's Authorized Representative is the person below, or his successor. lfthe
Governmental Unit's Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Agreement, the
Governmental Unit must immediately notify the State in writing/email.
Name: Dale Specken, Fire Chief
Address: Hopkins Fire Department
101 17th Avenue South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Telephone: 952-548-6451
Email Address ds ecken ho kinsmn.com
5. Assitnment, Amendments, Waiver, and Atreement Complete
5.1 AssiSnment. The Governmental Unit may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the prior consent of the State and a fully executed assignment agreement, executed
and approved by the authorized parties or their successors.
5.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has
been executed and approved by the authorized parties or their successors.
5.3 Waiver. lf the State fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure does not waive the
provision or its right to enforce it.
5.4 Agreement Complete. This Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the State and
the Governmental Unit. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or oral, may
be used to bind either party.
6. lndemnification
6.1 ln the performance of this Agreement, the lndemnifying Party must indemnify, save, and hold harmless
the state, its agents, and employees, from any claims or causes of action, including attorney's fees
incurred by the State, to the extent caused by lndemnifying Pafi's:. lntentional, willful, or negligent acts or omissions; or
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. Actions that give rise to strict liability; or
. Breach of agreement or warranty.
The lndemnifying Party is defined to include the Governmental Unit, the Governmental Unit's reseller,
any third party that has a business relationship with the Governmental Unit, or Governmental Unifs
agents or employees, and to the fullest extent permitted by law. The indemnification obliSations of this
section do not apply in the event the claim or cause of action is the result of the State's sole negli8ence.
This clause will not be construed to bar any legal remedies the lndemnifying Party may have for the
state's failure to fulfill its obligation under this Agreement.
6.2 Nothing within this Agreement, whether express or implied, shall be deemed to create an obligation on
the part of the State to indemnify, defend, hold harmless or release the lndemnifying Party. This shall
extend to all agreements related to the subject matter of this Agreement, and to all terms subsequently
added, without regard to order of precedence.
7. State Audits
Under Minn.stat.5 16C.05, subd. 5, the Governmental Unit's books, records, documents, and accounting
procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the State, the State
Auditor, or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the expiration or termination
of this Agreement.
8. Government Data Practices
The Governmental Unit and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn.
Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this Agreement, and as it applies to all data
created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Governmental Unit under this
Contract. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. 5 13.08 apply to the release of the data governed by the
Minnesota Government Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, by either the Governmental Unit or the State.
lf the Governmental Unit receives a request to release the data referred to in this clause, the Governmental
unit must immediately notify and consult with the state's Authorized Representative as to how the
Governmental Unit should respond to the request. The Governmental Unit's response to the request shall
comply with applicable law.
9. Venue
Venue for all legal proceedings out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate stat€ or
federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
10. Termination
lO.l Termination. The State or the Governmental Unit may terminate this agreement at any time, with or
without cause, upon 30 days'written notice to the other party.
1O-2 Termination for lnsufficient Funding. The State may immediately terminate this A8reement if it does
not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be
continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services covered here. Termination must
be by written or fax notice to the Governmental Unit. The State is not obligated to pay for any services
that are provided after notice and effective date of termination. However, the Governmental Unit will
be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed to the
extentthatfunds are available. TheStatewill not be assessed any penaltyif the agreement is
terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to
appropriate funds. The State must provide the Governmental Unit notice of the lack of funding within a
reasonable time of the State's receiving that notice.
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11, E-Verify Certification (in accordance with Minn. Stat. S t6C,O75l
For services valued in excess of 550,000, the Governmental Unit certifies that as of the date of services
performed on behalf of the state, Governmental Unit and all its subcontractors will have implemented or be
in the process of implementing the federal E-Verify Program for all newly hired employees in the United
states who will perform work on behalf of the State. The Governmental Unit is responsible for collecting all
subcontractor certifications and may do so utilizing the E-Verify subcontractor certification Form available
at http://www. mmd.admin.state.mn. us/doc/EverifVSubcertForm.doc. All su bcontractor certifications m ust
be kept on file with Contractor and made available to the State upon request.
12, Continuing Oblitations
The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Agreement: 6. lndemnificatioU Z. State
Audits;8. Government Data Practices; and 9. Venue.
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed intending to be bound
thereby.
APPROVED:
1. State Encumbrance Verification
lndividuol certifies thot funds hove been encumbered
os required by Minn. Stot. 59 16A.15 ond 16C.Os
Print Name
Signature:
Title:Date:
SWIFT Purchase Order No
2. Governmental Unit: City of Hopkins; Hopkins
Fire Department
The Govemmentol lJnit certifies thotthe opproryiote
petson(s) hos(hove) executed this Agreement on behot ol
the Govenmentol lJnit ohd its jutisdictionol govenment
entity os reqoircd by opplicoble odicles, lows, bylows,
rc so lut i o n s, ot o tdi honces.
Print Name
Signature:
Title:Date:
3. State: Department of Public Safety; State Fire
Marshal
With delegoted outhority
Print Name
Signature
Title:Date:
4. Commissioner of Administration
As delegoted to The Office of Stote procurement
Print Name:
Title Date:
Admin lD:
Signature:_
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APPENDIX A
PRIMARY RESPONSE AREA
The Governmental Unit's primary response area is described as follows:
The entire Minnesota counties of: Mcleod, carver, stout, and Hennepin south of lnterstate
694/94 and excluding the City of Minneapolis.
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APPENDIX B
SECONDARY RESPONSE AREA
The Governmental Unit's secondary response area is described as follows:
The entire State of Minnesota.
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APPENDIX C
NORMAL GEOGRAPHIC JURISDICTION
The Governmental unit's normal geographic jurisdiction is described as follows:
The corporate limits of Hopkins, MN "
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APPENDIX D
POINT.OF.CONTACT FOR TEAM DISPATGHTNG
The Governmental Unit's single point-of-contact for purposes of State Hazardous
Materials Response Team dispatching is described as follows:
Hennepin County Dispatch Center
24-hour emergency telephone number: 952-258-5823
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APPENDIX E
DESIGNEES OF STATE'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Stale's Authorized Representative:
Dan Krier, Fire Marchal
Designees of State's Authorized Representative:
John Kreuser, State Emergency Response Teams Coordinator
Jodie Ryan, State Emergency Response Teams Supervisor
Tate Mills, Chief Deputy of Operations
Authority of Designees:
Clause 3, Section 3.1(b)
Clause 3, Section 3.1(d)
Clause 4
Clause 4
Clause 8
Authorization to approve increase of
Governmental Unit's budgeted administration
costs more than 20%
Authorization to approve "Emergency
Response Reimbursement" claims in excess of
$5,000.00
Authorization to certify (approve) acceptance
on each invoice submitted by Governmental
Unit corresponding Clause 3, Section 3.1(a),
Compensation
Authorization to certify (approve) acceptance
on each claims form submitted by
Govemmental Unit corresponding to Clause 3,
Section 3.1(d), Emergency Response
Reimbursement
Authorization to give instructions to the
Governmental Unit concerning release of data
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The undersigned herby delegates the authorities listed above to those persons identified as
oesignees of state's Authorized Representative. These authorities are dalegated until
revoked in writing,
Date:
Dan Krier, Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal
to a requesting third party prior to the data
being released
By:
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APPENDIX F
PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES
TO THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The Governmental Unit's primary and alternate representatives to the Hazardous
Materials Regional Response Team are as follows:
Primary Representative:
Dale Specken
952-548-6451
dsp ecken@hopkinsmn.com
Alternate Representative:
Garret Grniet
952-5484454
oorniet@ho kinsm n.com
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APPENDIX G
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TYPING
MATRIX
MINII/IUM
PERSONNEL PER
TEAM
MANAGEMENTAND
OVERSIGHT
PERSONNEL PER
TEAM
SUPPORT
PERSONNELPER
TEAM
CAPABILITYPER
TEAII
SAIllPLING
CAPABILNIES PER
TEAM
8 Not Specified
1 - National lncident Management System This NIMS Hazardous Materials
(Nliils) Hazardous Materials Technician Technician functions as team leader
7 - NIMS Hazardous Mat€rials Technician Team members tunction in the following
roles, as necessary:
1. Hazardous Matefials Tecinician
2. Assistant Satety Oflicer - Hazardous
Materials
3. Hazardous Mate als Technical
Reterence Specialist
Unknown and known chemicals A "known chemicals" Type 3 team, foa
example, would be similar to a facility
response team.
ATMOSPHERICAIR
MONITORING
CAPABILITIES PER
TEAM
Ability to use advanced detection
equipment to detect the p.esence of
known or unknown gases or vapors;
advanced detection and monitoring may
incorporate sophisticated instruments
that can differentiate between two or
more hazardous vapors and that may
idenlify by name a specific hazardous or
toxic vapor
1. Ability to sample, collect, containerize,
label, and prepare to transport unknown
toxic industrial chemicals or toxic
industrial materials-5oth liquid and
solid-in accordance with standard
collection and chain ofcustody protocols
2. Abilily to collect, handle, and track
samples to be used as evidence
Tools include prinled and electronic
reference resources, saf€ty data sheets
lield tesling kits, specitic chemicaltesting
kits, chemicaltesting st ps, data derived
from detection devices, and air
monitoring instruments.
Not Specified
Not Specified
CO[,4PONENI rYPE 2 NOTES
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FTELD PRESUMpTtVE capable of presumptive testing,
TEST|NG AND identification, and classification o,
PUBLIC SAFETY known and unknown substances using
SCREENING a variety o, advanced chemical and
CAPABILITIES PER radiolooical detection devices
TEAM
NOTESTYPE 2COIVPONENT
SUSSTANCE
DETECTIONAND
MONITORII{G
EQUIPMENT PER
TEAI/I
FADIATION
OETECTION AND
MONITORIT{G
CAPABILrIIES PER
TEAIll
1. Basic testing equipmentand supplies,
such as chemicaltesting kits and
testing stips
2. Direct-reading instruments, such as
multi{as meters to include 02,
LEL, H2S, and CO sensing
capabilities, at minimum
3. Photoionization detector (PlD), with
parts-per-million (ppm) sensitivity,
al minimum
4. Radiological deteclion instruments,
such as beta and gamma radiation
detection and survey monitors
5. Printed and electronic relerenc€
resources
6. Salety data sheeb
7. Perconaldosimeter (for each team
membe4
8. lntermediates testing equipment,
such as Fourier transrotm infrared
(FTIR) spectroscopy or Raman
spectroscopy devices
9. lntermediate volatile organic
compound (voc) instrument, witi
parts- per+illion (ppb) sensitivity, at
minimum
1 0. lntermediate radiological detection
instrumentrs, such as alpha radiation
deteclion monitors with survey
capabilities
1. Ability to accurately interpret readings
from beta and gamma radiation detection
devices
2. Ability to conduct a geographical
survey search for suspected radiological
sources or contamination spread
3. Ability to detect and survey foralpha,
beta. and gamma radiation
Not Specified
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Not Specified
COI\,'IPONENT TYPE 2 NOTES
PERSOI'IAL
PROTECTIVE
EOUIPMENT (PPE)
PERTEAM MEMBER
1. Complete CPC ensembles, including:
a. Suit (eocapsulating or non-
encapsulating jumpsuit,
multipiece; specifl cations
depend on level of
protection required)
b. Boots
c. Gloves
2. Liquid splash protection
3. Self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) or other
respiratory protection, as
appropriale
4. Vapor-protective chemical
protective clothing (CPC)
5. WMD-compliant CPC
1. Ability to access and use various
databases. chemical substance data
repositories, other guidelines and safety
data sheets (print or electronic),
standalone compuler programs, and data
available via telecommunications
2. Ability to interpret data collected from
electronic devices and chemical testing
procedures and select a response option
3. Access to technical references or
outsourced reach-back capabilities and
al least one source of air modeling with
map overlay capabilities
1. Liquid splash protection must comply
with NFPA '1992 standards.
2. Vapor-protective CPC and flash-fire
vapor-protective CPC must comply with
NFPA 1991.
3. Protective ensembles for tirst
responders to WMD terrorism incidents
must comply with NFPA 1994.
4. Respiratory protection, including
SCBA or air purirying respirator (APR),
complies with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part
1910.'120: HazardousWasteOperations
and Emergency Response, and Part
1 91 0.1 34: Respiratory Protection.
Not SpecifiedTECHNICAL
REFERENCE
CAPABILITIES PER
TEAIT'
INCIDENT
INTERVENTION
CAPABILITIES PER
TEAM
COMMUNICATIONS
EOTJIPMENT PER
TEAi,l
OECONTAMINATION
CAPABILITIES PER
TEAM
1. Ability to use a mechanical means of Hand tools may include hammers,
intervention and product control, such as wrenches, plierc, screwdrivers, bung
plugging, patching, off-loading, and tank wrenches, shovels, wrecking bars, drum
stabilization, along with environmental upenders, chisels, punches, and so on.
means such as adsorption, absorption,
dams, dikes, and booms
2. Access to an assortment of hand tools
3. Ability to use a chemical means such
as neutralization and encapsulation ol
known and unknown chemicals, along
with mechanical means (pneumatic and
standard patching systems)jncluding
specially designed kits for controlling
leaks in large atmospheric or
pressurized containers
1.8 handheld two-way portable radios Personnel using CPC must be able to
2.2 smartphones communicato appropriately and safely
3. Color pdnter wilh each other.
4. Wireless data communications with
stand-off
5. 2 laptop computers
6. Long-range optics
Portable weather station
Ability to supportallteam decontamination Localfirst responder oporations (FRO)needs personnel augment this team's
decontamination capabilities, if
necessary.
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