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LLNL-AM-428479 <br /> 5.2 Fire Suppression Systems <br /> 5.2.1 Fire Extinguishers <br /> Fire extinguishers are manually operated, portable devices that will discharge an <br /> extinguishing agent when properly activated. They are used to control a fire during the <br /> time it's discovered and the arrival of the Fire Department. Fire extinguishers are <br /> inspected monthly and serviced on an annual basis. The location and types of fire <br /> extinguishers for the WAA are listed in Table D-4 in the Site-specific Plan. Only trained <br /> personnel may use fire extinguishers. <br /> 5.3 Response Equipment <br /> Several categories of emergency response equipment are available at LLNL Site 300. <br /> They include spill response equipment, response vehicles, and heavy equipment. <br /> 5.3.1 Spill Response Equipment <br /> Emergency spill kits can be accessed from the WAA(s). These kits contain all <br /> necessary equipment needed to contain a small spill (see Tables D-3 and D-4 of <br /> Appendix D). <br /> The Fire Department maintains or has access to a mobile supply of equipment required <br /> to mitigate diverse emergencies; these can be used in the event of a large incident. <br /> The Special Services Unit (at Fire Station 1, B-323 Livermore Site) is a hazardous <br /> materials response vehicle operated by the Fire Department. It contains spill kits, <br /> absorbents, encapsulating hazardous materials suits, self-contained breathing <br /> apparatus, decontamination equipment, Haz-Cat test kits, and hazardous materials <br /> reference information. <br /> 5.3.2 Response Vehicles and Heavy Equipment <br /> In case of fires, explosions, or large releases of waste, fire-fighting equipment, <br /> containment and emergency equipment are available for use. All Fire Department <br /> vehicles are equipped with radios on LLNL channels and on all mutual aid channels. <br /> The Fire Station at Site 300 has the following vehicles: <br /> • Fire Truck. <br /> • Fire Truck, Heavy Grass Rig, 44 <br /> • Ambulance. <br /> • Service Utility with Cab, 44. <br /> A variety of heavy equipment is available from the Maintenance & Utilities Services <br /> Department for use in an emergency including air compressors, cranes, cutting torches, <br /> forklifts, generators, pumps, scrapers, and bulldozers. <br /> S300 WAA Contingency Plan 19 September2018 <br />