Team Typing Information

Introduction

The purpose of this page is to explain the Cal OES FIRESCOPE HazMat Team Typing concept and the Fire & Rescue Division HazMat Team Typing Inspection Program, and to provide links to pertinent documents that is associated with the Inspection Program.

HMTT Contact Information

Brian Mancebo, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
HazMat Team Typing
Phone: (916) 845-8292
brian.mancebo@caloes.ca.gov

Inspection Program Explained

The following documents explain the Hazardous Materials Team Typing (HMTT) program and its purpose. It is recommended that the user print and view the documents in the order provided so as to provide a greater understanding of the concepts involved with the HMTT process.

HazMat – Team Typing – Inspection Program Explained

HM SEMS and Resource Typing FAQ

Hazardous Materials SEMS and Resource Typing FAQ

FIRESCOPE Resource Typing Guide

This document describes the basic backbone and purpose for establishing the FIRESCOPE resource typing concept. (Module 5 of the California SEMS Field Course, “Incident Resources”, Participant Reference Manual – December 2003

HazMat Company Resource Types – Quick Reference

Typing of HazMat Response team resources is keeping within the overall FIRESCOPE concept of resource typing emergency response resources. This document will show the basic three-tier HazMat Team Typing scheme – February 2014

FIRESCOPE HM SEL – Appendix G

Chart taken from Appendix G of the SEL (HazMat Comany Types and Minimum Standards) that provides a detailed look at intervention capabilities of HazMat Company resources – February 2014

FIRESCOPE HM SEL – Appendix H

Chart taken from Appendix H of the SEL (FIRESCOPE HM SEL – Appendix H (HazMat Company Types Explanation of Components) that explains each of the component sections – February 2014

HMTT Standardized Equipment List

To support the concept of “3-tier” typing of HazMat Team resources in California, the Standardized Hazardous Materials Equipment List (SEL) was adopted – 2016 Edition

HMTTSEL Equipment Photo Documentation

Complete compendium of images of all equipment in the SEL that may be required for a particular tier of HazMat Team Typing. This guide is helpful in depicting particular tools, equipment and kits – April 2018 V5.1.2

HMRT PowerPoint Presentation

Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) presentation providing an overview of the HMRT program and explaining the concepts associated with resource typing – September 2014

HMTT Programed Explained

Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) presentation explaining the Cal OES HazMat Team Typing Program – February 2014

Certificate of Achievement – Inspection

Fascimile copy of the Certificate of Achievement that is issued to all agencies who’s HazMat Team has successfully passed their original (initial) inspection – February 2014

Essential Inspection Documents

The following documents explain the Inspection Process of the Hazardous Materials Team Typing (HMTT) program. It is recommended that the user print and view the documents in the order provided so as to provide a greater understanding of the concepts involved with the HMTT Inspection process.

HazMat – Team Typing – Initial Inspection Documents

Sample – Letter of Invite to Participate

Letter from Kim Zagaris, Chief of Fire & Rescue, to all Fire Chiefs in the state informing them of the opportunity to participate in the “California Hazardous Materials Response Capabilities Typing Project” – August 2007

HMTT Inspection Request

3-page document that provides a thorough step-by-step process for requesting an Team Typing inspection. Also included is a “Sample Letter of Request” – HMTT Bulletin #21 – March 2014

Sample – Point of Contact Letter

2-page “Project Point-of-Contact” sample letter that is completed by the Requesting Agency. This document establishes a point-of-contact for all communications and officially starts the Inspection process – March 2011

Sample – Initial Inspection Record

16-page facsimile of an equipment inspection record (HazMat Company Typing Inspection Record) used during an inspection. Use to conduct a review and self-inspection prior to calling for an official on-site inspection – May 2014

Sample – Training Inspection Record

2-page facsimile of a training record (HazMat Company Typing Training Inspection Record) used during an inspection. Use to conduct a review of your training records to ensure all required certificates are available – May 2012

Sample – Final Inspection Report

4 page sample of the final report documenting the results of the inspection, for both a “pass” and a “fail”. This document also describes the steps necessary to remedy any deficiencies or discrepancies – February 2014

Sample – Letter of Congratulations

Two examples of sample letters of congratulations sent to the Dept. Chief upon attaining HMRT Typing Certification. One letter is issued from the Special Ops Unit, the other from the Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief – February 2014

Reasons to Participate

Document listing the purpose and benefits of the HazMat Team Typing Inspection program Program – March 2011

HazMat – Team Typing – Recertification Inspection Documents

HMTT Bulletin #34 – Announcement & Explanation of HM Resource Typing Re-Inspection Program

A 3-page facsimile of Bulletin #34, “HMRT Typing Re-Inspection Program – EXPLANATION” that explains the importance, purpose and objectives of the re-inspection program.

HMTT Bulletin #35 – HM Resource Typing Recertification Procedure

A 5-page facsimile of Bulletin #35, “HMRT Resource Typing Re-Inspection Program – RECERTIFICATION PROCEDURE” that includes a step-by-step guide to help prepare for HM Team Typing re-inspection & recertification.

Sample – Letter of Invite to Participate

A facsimile of the one page letter from Brian Marshall, Chief of Fire and Rescue announcing the initiation of the HMTT Re-Inspection Program, and the opportunity to participate.

Sample – Notification of Re-Inspection is Due

A fascimile of a 3-page letter sent to all agencies managing a OES Fire and Rescue typed and certified Hazardous Materials Response Team, informing that a re-inspection is due for re-certification.

Sample – Introductory Letter

A fascimile of a letter sent out to the agency, confirming participation in the re-inspection program. It is a “Cover Letter” to the “Re-Inspection Survey (Self Inspection)” document explained below.

Sample – Re-Inspection Survey (Self Inspection)

A facsimile of the self-inspection survey and questionnaire form. This self-inspection survey, including instructions, is to be conducted by the agency & must be completed/returned prior to requesting the on-site inspection

Sample – Re-Inspection On-Site Inspection Form

A facsimile of the inspection form and record used during the on-site re-inspection of the HazMat equipment. This inspection record is significantly reduced from the inspection form used for the initial on-site inspection.

Sample – Re-Inspection Flow Chart

A one page flow chart showing the progress, from start to finish, of both the initial (original) HMTT inspection program and the re-inspection program.

Sample – Final Inspection Report for a Re-Inspection

A facsimile of the final report documenting the results of the re-inspection, including both the self-inspection survey and the on-site inspection, for both a “pass” and a “fail”.

Sample – Letter of Congratulations from Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief

A one page letter acknowledging successful achievement of retaining or upgrading an agency’s current HM Team Typing status for the continuation of 5 years, from the Chief of OES Fire and Rescue Division.

Sample – Certificate of Achievement – Re-Inspection

A facsimile copy of the Certificate of Achievement that is issued to all agencies who’s HazMat Team has successfully passed the re-inspection.