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Page <br /> FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES (CONT. ) <br /> B) GENERAL RL LES TO FOLLOW IN CASE OF FIRE (Cont. ) <br /> 5. (Cont. ) <br /> NOTE: Use only as much water as necessary because excess water <br /> compounds the cleanup problem. If the structure cannot be saved, it may <br /> be better to let it burn if additional water application will result in <br /> extensive contaminated water runoff or incomplete combustion of <br /> chemicals resulting in a release of toxic compounds into the air. This <br /> decision will need to be made by the commanding fire official at the <br /> scene. <br /> 6. Evacuate people who might be endangered by the fire or resulting smoke <br /> and fumes. Keep out of smoke from burning pesticides. <br /> C) POST FIRE CLEANUP <br /> 1) Isolate and secure scene to keep people away; waste and run-off may <br /> be toxic. <br /> 2) Contact MDA for disposal instructions and approval. <br /> 3) Handle waste and run-off the same as for a product spill. <br /> Directions for handling spills are located on pages to <br /> IMPORTANT NOTE: <br /> Should this facility become involved in fire, the Commanding Officer at the <br /> scene should be in a position to let the facility burn if he determines that <br /> continued water application: 1) will result in extensive contaminated water <br /> run-off, or 2) could result in incomplete combustion of chemicals resulting <br /> in a release of toxic compounds into the air. It would be desirable if he <br /> had advance written authority from the Facility Manager to do so if necessary <br /> or appropriate. This eventually should be discussed with insurers of the <br /> establishment. <br /> I hereby authorize the Fire Department to make necessary decisions in <br /> handling any fire at the facilities covered by this document. <br /> Signed Date <br /> Authorized Facility Representative <br /> Signed _ Date <br /> Authorized Fire Department Representative <br />