Burnside Country Fire Service



	Burnside Country Fire Service currently operates the HAZMAT Response vehicle, a State Support Tender for dangerous substance incidents. The South Australian Country Fire Service responds to a variety of hazardous substance incidents each year and they all vary in size and complexity, but they do have one thing in common - they all use an enormous amount of resources. Robin Holmes - HAZMAT Officer, Burnside CFS
	Hazmat News - Newsletter (Downloads)
	HAZMAT News July 2001
	Hazmat Presentations - PowerPoint Slide Shows
	HAZMAT Presentation to Haztos August 2001
	Hazmat Response - Standard Stowage Information (Downloads)
	Currently, the HAZMAT Response tender carries the following equipment to assist with dangerous substance incidents across South Australia. Download the latest HAZMAT lists and information sheets below :-
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Fork Lift Cage Updated July 2004
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Gas Suit Water Safety Updated May 2004
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Splash and Gas Suits Updated May 2003
	HAZMAT pH Test Kit Instructions (v1.1) Updated April 2003
	HAZMAT Equipment List Updated January 2000
	HAZMAT Gas Detection List Updated July 2001
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Barrier Glove Updated June 2000
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Herbicide Labels Updated June 2000
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Plug 'n' Dike Updated June 2000
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Coolvests Updated May 2003
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Gas Detection Updated May 2003
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Photographics Updated June 2000
	HAZMAT Information Sheet HAZMAT Tent Updated July 2000
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Non-contact Temperature Gun Updated May 2001
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Recovery Drums Updated December 2001
	HAZMAT Information Sheet Full Face Respirators Updated May 2003


	The following items may assist local Logistics and other Officers in the planning for support of a dangerous substance incident in your area. Emergency Response 1. Review the resources available to the local HAZMAT brigade; 2. Establish a list of HAZMAT qualified personnel in brigades in your group and region.
		Support Equipment Consider the location and deployment of the following support equipment including: - Flat bed trucks; - Tip trucks; - Front end loaders; - Cranes; - Other heavy vehicles and machinery. Water HAZMAT incidents involving the decontamination of operational personnel requires significant quantities of water. As a guide, each decontamination process could use as much as 2,000 litres of water. Ensure reliable and safe water supplies are available for the size of any likely operation. Access tankers and static water supplies if required.
	Welfare HAZMAT incidents usually require responding crews to remain in the field for extended periods of time. The welfare of these crews are very important for successful operations, so consider the following: - Food - snacks and a hot meal; - Drinks - fresh water, tea, coffee and maybe isotonic drinks); - Shelter - tents, natural shade. Special Resources Some incidents involving dangerous substances require special equipment and materials. Consider the following: - Steel (200 litre) Recovery Drums; - A supply of sand, soda ash, lime and bleach; - A supply of atapulghite or kitty litter; and - A fax machine close to the incident.
	Decontamination Zone Layout (Update)
	As illustrated below, the HAZMAT Decontamination Zone is an important part of incident management in dangerous substance incidents. The diagram depicts a current standard for a typical zone layout. If you would like more information regarding HAZMAT, please contact CFS Headquarters or your nearest HAZMAT accredited brigade.


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Hazmat Response - Standard Stowage Information (Downloads)