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2013–2014 BIENNIAL BUDGET - the City of Tukwila

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2013–2014 Biennial Budget <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tukwila</strong>, WashingtonGoals & AccomplishmentsDEPARTMENT: Fire (11) – Special Operations DIVISION: 522.601/602FUND: General FUND NUMBER: 000RESPONSIBLE MANAGER: Chief Nick OlivasPOSITION: Fire ChiefDescriptionThe Special Operations Division <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Tukwila</strong> Fire Department consists <strong>of</strong> two teams—<strong>the</strong> HazardousMaterials Team and <strong>the</strong> Specialized Rescue Team. Each team has separate responsibilities and training.The purpose <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Hazardous Materials Team is to respond to and mitigate hazardous materialsincidents within <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tukwila</strong>. These incidents include, but are not limited to, chemical releases,fuel spills, illegal drug laboratories, or environmental emergencies related to civil disobedience orterrorism. Hazardous Materials Team members are responsible for developing and deliveringOperations Level lessons and training in <strong>the</strong> aforementioned areas <strong>of</strong> Hazmat responsibility.The purpose <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rescue Team is to respond to and mitigate incidents requiring specialized rescue.Special Rescue incidents include, but are not limited to, high angle rope rescue, confined space rescue,trench rescue, structural collapse, and water rescue especially in <strong>the</strong> Green River. Increased training andnew equipment additions are essential to <strong>the</strong> ever-increasing hazardous situations facing <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong>.2011-2012 Accomplishments♦ Developed plan to track required training and certifications for HazMat technicians.♦ Provided boat crew member training to all department suppression members.♦ Provided ongoing boat operating training for department boat operators.♦ Maintained certifications and training <strong>of</strong> current team member to meet NFPA 1670 and 1006Rescue Technician standards.♦ Provided operation and technician level training to meet NFPA 472 standard.♦ Participated in large scale zone and regional exercises if <strong>the</strong>y are available.♦ Hosted annual Zone 3 trench rescue technician’s level drill.♦ Provided continuing operations level education and training to all suppression members in <strong>the</strong>field <strong>of</strong> technical rescue.2013–2014 Program Goals♦ Complete assigned annual equipment testing and certifications as required by NFPA.♦ Complete assigned annual training and certification <strong>of</strong> personnel as required by NFPA and WAC.♦ Continue participation in Zone 3, King County, and o<strong>the</strong>r regional training and cooperativeresponse efforts.Page 211

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