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Fire Prevention and Protection Plan <br />The following steps are taken regularly at the facility by designated personnel to prevent fires: <br />• Operators will be alert for signs of burning material such as smoke, steam, or heat being <br />released from incoming loads. <br />• Temperatures are checked at the beginning and end of shift <br />• Temperatures are logged and filed for site inspections <br />• Calibrated 4 ft./6ft compost thermometer is used to check temperatures <br />• Equipment used to move waste will be routinely cleaned through the use of high pressure <br />water or steam cleaners. The high pressure water or steam cleaning will remove combustible <br />waste and caked material which can cause equipment overheating and increase fire potential. <br />• Smoking is not permitted near waste management areas. <br />Procedures in the Event of a Fire <br />Staff will take the following steps if a fire is discovered: <br />• Alert facility site operator and yard lead personnel. <br />• Personnel will assess extent of fire, possibilities for the fire to spread and alternatives for <br />extinguishing the fire. <br />• Do not attempt to fight the fire alone. Do not attempt to fight the fire without adequate personal <br />protective equipment. Be familiar with the use and limitations of firefighting equipment <br />available onsite. <br />Fire Fighting Methods <br />Firefighting methods for burning material include using 821 F/621 D loader to safely open hot spot, <br />spread material in an open area, suffocate with dry dirt and spray water suppressant agent from <br />an on-site water tank to targeted areas. <br />If a fire occurs on a vehicle or piece of equipment, the equipment operator will bring the vehicle <br />or equipment to a safe stop. If safety of personnel will allow, the vehicle will be parked away from <br />fuel supplies, uncovered solid wastes, and other vehicles. The engine will be shut off and the <br />brake engaged to prevent movement of the vehicle or piece of equipment and can be extinguished <br />with hand held extinguisher. <br />Water Supply <br />Temporary use of the fire hydrant until well is approved. <br />