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.
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Saf-C 3901.02 Scope.
(a)
These rules shall apply to employees, as defined in 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 as long as the personnel meet the definition of 29
CFR 1910.120(q)(4).
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PART
Saf-C 3902 DEFINITIONS.
Saf-C 3902.01 "Commissioner" means the
commissioner of the
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Saf-C 3902.02 "Division" means the
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Saf-C 3902.03 "Hazardous substance" means
"hazardous materials" as defined in RSA 147-B:2, VIII.
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Saf-C 3902.04 "Incident Command System" (ICS)
means "Incident Command System" as defined in the Incident Command
System, as published in NFA-ICS by the
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Saf-C 3902.05 "Off-site emergency responder"
means a person engaged in the emergency response to releases of, or substantial
threats of releases of, hazardous substances where the releases of, or
substantial threats 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.
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Saf-C 3902.06 "Specialist employee" means hazardous
materials specialist as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iv).
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PART Saf-C 3903
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
Saf-C 3903.01 Uniform Incident Command System. Any off-site emergency responder in the state
of
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PART
Saf-C 3904 TRAINING CRITERIA FOR
OFF-SITE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Saf-C 3904.01 Minimum Training Competencies.
(a)
For the purposes of this section:
(1) First responder at the awareness level means
a responder as defined in 3.3.4 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2008 edition;
(2) First responder at the operational level
means a responder as defined in 3.4.4 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2008 edition;
(3) Hazardous materials technician means a responder
as defined in 3.3.33 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2008 edition; and
(4) Incident commander means a responder as
defined in 3.3.36 of Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, 2008 edition.
(b)
Off-site emergency responders shall meet the standards set forth in (d)
below, at their responder level.
(c)
Off-site emergency responders shall be trained to perform at one of the
following levels:
(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, 2008 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, 2008 edition;
(3) For the hazardous materials technician level,
Chapter 7 of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to
Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2008 edition; and
(4) For the incident commander level, Chapter 8 of
NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous
Materials Incidents, 2008 edition.
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Saf-C 3904.02 Training Providers. Training providers who teach any of the
training subjects set forth in Saf-C 3903.01 shall have successfully completed
the "Train the Trainer" program for ICS, offered by the division.
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PART
Saf-C 3905 CERTIFICATION
Saf-C 3905.01 Reciprocity.
(a)
Any person who has received training in another jurisdiction may comply
with the provisions of Saf-C 3904 by:
(1) Providing proof of successful course
completion, as set forth in (b) below; or
(2) Having certification that has been accredited
through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification in
(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 person 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, 2008 edition; and
(7) Signature of training provider.
(c)
A statement may be obtained from the training agency and provided
separately in lieu of (b)(5) or (6), above.
(d)
In the event that the training that forms the basis of a reciprocity
request pursuant to (a), above was obtained in excess of 2 years prior to the
request, the person shall be required to pass the final examination for the
level of competency applied for, as offered by the division.
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Saf-C 3905.02 Certification. In the event that the commissioner receives
documentation as set forth in Saf-C 3905.01, the commissioner shall issue a
statement to the person confirming compliance with these rules.
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APPENDIX
RULE NUMBER |
STATUTE IMPLEMENTED |
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Saf-C
3901.01 and 3901.02 |
RSA
21-P:14, II(z); RSA 541-A:1, XV |
Saf-C
3902.01 and 3902.02 |
RSA
541-A:7 |
Saf-C
3902.03 |
RSA
147-B:2, VIII |
Saf-C
3902.03 |
RSA
147-B:2, VIII |
Saf-C
3903.02 and 3903.03 |
RSA
21-P:14, II(z) & RSA 541-A:1, XV |
Saf-C
3903 through 3905 |
RSA
21-P:14, II(z); RSA 541-A:1, XV |
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