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Materials are classifi ed as being ha-zardous if mortal danger or environ-mental hazards could occur if they are released. These materials are pro-duced and transported in solid, liquid or gaseous states. Depending on the concentration and the exposure time, they can damage the human orga-nism.

3 golden rules

The larger the distance from

the contaminant, the shorter the

time of stay in the danger zone

and the better the shielding

(protective clothing) against

the respective substances, the smaller is the harmful eff ect.

Hazardous materials „HAZMAT“

Hazardous materials are classifi ed into • Nuclear, • Biologic and • Chemical materials.

Each has three substages that depend on the potential danger and the extent of damage.

Danger signs indicates the presence of hazardous substance.

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Emergency stages in the case of accidents with hazardous materials:

Recognize danger – investigate▪ Perception: e.g. smoke, fog, fl ames, hissing of an escaping gas, etc. ▪ Designation on trucks, tankers, freight containers or on drums, cans or gas cylinders: e.g. danger note, warning sign, shipping documents, safety data sheets▪ Measuring: e.g. gas sensors

Cordon off and secure:The accident area should be cordoned off over a wide area, not only to prevent approaching persons or vehicles from creating even greater damage, but also to permit rescue personnel to work without obstructions.

Remember: 3 golden rules!

Rescue persons!Persons must be rescued quickly during every operation. The head of operations is responsible for determining conditions. Stabilize the situation: Collect – Seal - Pump▪ Collect: e.g. by placing conveyors or collecting trays underneath▪ Seal: e.g. by infl ating pneumatic leak-sealing bags or hammering a sealing wedge into a tear or puncture. ▪ Pump: by pumping out of the defective tank or container and pumping into a diff erent container.

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CategoriesHazardous materials are classifi ed into Nuclear, Biologic and Chemical materials. Each has three substages that depend on the potential danger and the extent of damage.

The Rosenbauer line concentrates on the areas that are shown in green – these generally cover the areas of fi re fi ghting and HAZMAT responder operations.

Example for „B2“

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Equipment fully covered by Rosenbauer

Equipment partly covered by Rosenbauer

Equipment not covered by Rosenbauer

Samples of operations according to type and extent of danger(s)

N1 Breakage of a bottle with radioactive fl uid in a hospital laboratory. The fl uid must be bound and fragments must be collected and disposed. Decontamination may be required.

N2 Search and tracing job for a searching source for non-destructive material inspection on a highway. The source must be found, isolated and put into storage.

N3 Maximum credible accident at a nuclear power plant (e.g. Chernobyl).

B1 Recovery of a dead swan suspected of having avian fl u.

B2 HAZMAT operation in a biological laboratory: saving contaminated persons. Decontamination is required befo-re they can receive medical attention.

B3 Terrorist warning! Anthrax pathogens have been planted in a fully packed soccer stadium. The powder must be investigated. Extensive measures are required.

C1 An automobile battery is leaking. The acid must be bound.

C2 Leaking barrel with a fl ammable fl uid on a truck. The fl uid must be transfered and the barrel must be reco-vered.

C3 Release of a poisonous gas from a tanker. The populace must be warned. The wagon must be sealed.

Nuclear (N) Biologic (B) Chemical (C)

Stage 1: small

Stage 2: medium

Stage 3: large

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Examples

Example for „C2“

Examples for the release of hazardous materials:

▪ transport accidents (roads, rails, shipping, air transport)▪ accidents in industrial plants (e.g. refi neries, chemical industry)▪ terrorist attacks (e.g. the discovery of a suspicious powder)▪ incidents in nuclear power plants


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Example for „N2“ Example for „C2“

Example for „C3“ (© Hermann Kollinger)

Example for „C3“ (© FF St. Pölten)


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Decontamination

Decontamination has three substages that depend on the potential danger and the extent of damage.

STANDARD decontamination

Contamination is the exposure of persons, objects, rooms or the environment to nuclear (N) and/or biologic (B) and/or chemical materials (C).

Decontamination is the reduction/removal of a hazardous material from a surface (mainly from protective clothing and equipment). Therefore, it is to be carried out carefully after every operation!

Deco

Stage 1: small Basic

Stage 2: medium Standard

Stage 3: large Mass

CAUTION!!! Contamination to varying stages occurs during every fi re fi ghting operation.


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CategoriesDECO stage 1 (BASIC decontamination):

DECO stage 1 is carried out for small-scale operations. This takes place on a single decontamination area (tub) and is used to decontaminate the operation personnel and/or their equipment. In addition to decontaminant (e.g. polyethylene glycol), only cold water is used.

DECO stage 2 (STANDARD decontamination)

With about 6 persons or more, i.e. for medium- or large-scale operation, a structured DECO procedure with the following stations is required: Preliminary cleansing and primary cleansing (cold and warm water), followed by rege-neration (dressing and supply).

BASIC decontamination




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CategoriesDECO stage 3 (MASS decontamination)

DECO stage 3 requires an extensive cleansing technique that is preinstalled in a vehicle together with electric power supply. The operation personnel undergo preliminary cleansing in a decontamination shower set up outside. Then the protective suits are taken off and put into storage. „Fine-scale decontamination“ takes place in the vehicle interior. Afterwards, the decontaminated person receives replacement clothing; regeneration may occur (e.g. he is given isotonic bever-ages).

Alternatively, a Mass DECO set is also available as DECO stage 3 for the decontamination of a large number of civilians at large-scale events. Among other things, this includes 3 infl atable tents (removal of contaminated clothing; cleansing; dressing and supplies).


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Rosenbauer HAZMAT and DECO concepts

Nuclear Biologic Chemical DECO

1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3

HAZMAT CL

HAZMAT AT 1)

HAZMAT SOF with control room

HAZMAT GWG SOF

HAZMAT WLA

HAZMAT GWG WLA

DECO SOF

DECO WLA

1) Upgrade to DECO 2 with „Warm water / DECO shower“ MEC (Mobile Equipment Carrier).

HAZMAT AT / N2 B2 C3 D1

HAZMAT CL / N1 B1 C2 D1

HAZMAT AT with Mobile Equipment Carrier


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Rosenbauer HAZMAT and DECO concepts

HAZMAT WLA / N2 B2 C3 D1 HAZMAT WLA / N2 B2 C3 D1

HAZMAT GWG WLA / B1 C3 D1

HAZMAT SOF with control room / N2 B2 C3 D2

HAZMAT GWG SOF / B1 C3 D1


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DECO SOF / D3

DECO WLA / D3 DECO WLA / D3

DECO SOF / D3


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MECThe Mobile Equipment Carrier (MEC) solutions are a compact supplement to the Rosenbauer modular concept. The equipment package required for the corresponding operation purpose is supplied on mobile, autonomous device carriers. Samples of mobile equipment carrier packages:

• MEC „DECO tent“ • MEC „Warm water / DECO shower“ • MEC „DECO shower“ • MEC „Collecting equipment“ • MEC „Sealing equipment“ • MEC „Pumping equipment“ • MEC „Power supply“

Detailed information can be found in the product-specifi c data sheets.

MEC „Warm water / DECO shower“

MEC “DECO tent”

MEC “DECO shower”

MEC “Pumping Equipment”

MEC “Sealing Equipment”


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Materials are classifi ed as being ha-zardous if mortal danger or environ-mental hazards could occur if they are released. These materials are pro-duced and transported in solid, liquid or gaseous states. Depending on the concentration and the exposure time, they can damage the human orga-nism.

3 golden rules

The larger the distance from

the contaminant, the shorter the

time of stay in the danger zone

and the better the shielding

(protective clothing) against

the respective substances, the smaller is the harmful eff ect.

Hazardous materials „HAZMAT“

Hazardous materials are classifi ed into • Nuclear, • Biologic and • Chemical materials.

Each has three substages that depend on the potential danger and the extent of damage.

Danger signs indicates the presence of hazardous substance.

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