![]() This capability, uses a dedicated HazMat truck and provides a greater level of atmospheric monitoring and detection equipment, and further supplies of Chemical Protective Clothing. Our firefighters that are trained in HazMat are called HazMat Operators.ĬFS has 6 brigades across the state who are equipped and trained to HazMat Technician level. This includes various levels of Chemical Protective Clothing, Atmospheric Monitoring equipment and equipment to contain, neutralise or normalise a HazMat incident. Wearing SCBA in a limited visibility or toxic atmosphere is one of the most hazardous environments that firefighters may be exposed.ĬFS is the Control Agency for emergencies involving hazardous materials within any area of South Australia outside of a Metropolitan Fire District.Ī hazardous materials (HazMat) incident is an incident involving the actual or pending release of a hazardous material in sufficient quantity as to pose a risk to life, property or the environment.Īs the Control Agency, CFS has the legislated responsibility to take control of a hazardous materials incident and use its resources to contain the incident and render it safe.ĬFS has 33 brigades strategically located across South Australia who are equipped and trained to respond to incidents involving hazardous materials. SCBA allows firefighters to enter fires and incidents to a far greater level but this presents additional hazards firefighters need to be aware of. This protects firefighters from smoke, heat, toxic gases and suspended particles produced by fire. ![]() SCBA consists of a clean air supply stored under pressure, which is carried by a firefighter so they can breathe through a mask connected to the air supply. Some of our volunteers are trained to use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment, designed to protect them from hazards created by fire. tunnels, underground car parks and basements.warehouses (refrigerated and non-refrigerated).farms and farm processing facilities (silos and grain storage).secure premises (correctional facilities and detention centres). ![]() domestic, commercial and industrial (low level, multi-story and commercial buildings). ![]() Our urban and special risk firefighting capability includes the response and effective management of different fires, including:
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