Saf-C 3900 ICS

CHAPTER Saf-C 3900 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

Statutory Authority: RSA 21-P:14, II(z)

PART Saf-C 3901 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Saf-C 3901.01 Purpose.

(a) The purpose of these rules is to establish:

(1) A uniform incident command system for use during off-site emergency response operations to releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances; and

(2) Minimum competency training for incident command system (ICS) and minimum training criteria for off-site emergency responders to releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances.

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

Saf-C 3901.02 Scope.

(a) These rules shall apply to individuals who are employees, as defined by 40 CFR 311.2, who respond to a hazardous substance incident and who are subject to the federal requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.120(q).

(b) These rules shall not apply to:

(1) Specialist employees; or

(2) Skilled support personnel so long as the personnel meets the definition of 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(4).

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

Saf-C 3901.03 Definition of Terms.

(a) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the New Hampshire department of safety or his designee.

(b) "Division" means the New Hampshire division of fire standards and training.

(d) "Incident Command System" (ICS) means "Incident Command System" as defined in the Incident Command System as published in NFA-ICS by the National Fire Academy located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, January 1998 edition.

(e) "Off-site emergency responder" means a person engaged in emergency response to releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances where the releases of, or substantial threat of release, occurs at a site other than:

(1) Where the person is normally based for the purpose of response; or

(2) A site owned and operated by the person.

(f) "Specialist employee" means hazardous materials specialist as defined by 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iv).

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

PART Saf-C 3902 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

Saf-C 3902.01 Uniform Incident Command System. Any off-site emergency responder in the state of New Hampshire shall utilize the ICS as defined in Saf-C 3901.03(d).

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

PART Saf-C 3903 TRAINING CRITERIA FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

Saf-C 3903.01 Minimum Training Competencies.

(a) For the purposes of this section:

(1) First responder at the awareness level means a responder as defined by 3.3.25 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2002 edition;

(2) First responder at the operational level means a responder as defined by 3.3.26 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2002 edition;

(3) Hazardous materials technician means a responder as defined by 3.3.34 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2002 edition; and

(4) Incident commander means a responder as defined by 3.3.38 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2002 edition.

(b) Off-site emergency responders shall meet the minimum competencies, pursuant to (d) below, at their responder level.

(1) First responder at the awareness level;

(2) First responder at the operational level;

(3) Hazardous materials technician level; or

(4) Incident commander level.

(d) Training and competency standards shall comply with the following:

(1) For the first responder at the awareness level, Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 edition;

(2) For the first responder at the operational level, Chapter 5 of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 edition;

(3) For the hazardous materials technician level, Chapter 6 of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 edition; and

(4) For the incident commander level, Chapter 7 of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 edition.

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

Saf-C 3903.02 Training Providers. Training providers who teach any of the training subjects set forth in Saf-C 3903.01shall have successfully the "Train the Trainer" program for ICS, offered by the division.

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

PART Saf-C 3904 CERTIFICATION

Saf-C 3904.01 Reciprocity.

(a) Any person who has received training in another jurisdiction may comply with the provisions of Saf-C 3903 by:

(1) Providing proof of successful course completion; or

(2) Having certification that has been accredited through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification in Quincy, Massachusetts, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

(b) Proof of successful course completion such as a course certificate, shall include the following:

(1) Date of completion;

(2) Name of level of competency obtained;

(3) Name of instructor and training agency;

(4) Name of individual certified;

(5) Number of practical and classroom instructional hours;

(6) A statement that the course meets or exceeds the competencies established by NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents; and

(7) The signature of the training provider.

(c) A separate statement may be obtained from the training agency and provided separately in lieu of Saf-C 3904.01(b)(5) or (6).

(d) In the event that the training which forms the basis of a reciprocity request under Saf-C 3904.01(a) was received in excess of 2 years prior to the request, the candidate shall be required to pass the final examination for the level of competency applied for, as offered by the division.

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

Saf-C 3904.02 Certification. In the event that the commissioner receives documentation as designated in Saf-C 3904.01, the commissioner shall issue a statement to the individual confirming compliance with these rules.

Source. #6148, eff 12-22-95; ss by #7974, eff 10-20-03

APPENDIX

RULE NUMBER	STATUTE IMPLEMENTED

Saf-C 3901.01 & 3901.02	RSA 541-A:1, XV and RSA 541-A:8
Saf-C 3901.03	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 3902	RSA 21-P:14, II(z) & RSA 541-A:1, XV
Saf-C 3903.01(a)	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 3903.01(b)-(d)	RSA 21-P:14, II(z) & RSA 541-A:1, XV
Saf-C 3903.02 and 3903.03	RSA 21-P:14, II(z) & RSA 541-A:1, XV
Saf-C 3904	RSA 21-P:14, II(z) & RSA 541-A:1, XV