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DRAFT Comprehensive Fire Service Study MEDINA, MINNESOTA <br /> <br />Matrix Consulting Group Page 51 <br />Adding to the critical tasks and staffing issues is the OSHA requirement of “two in/two <br />out” in 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(4). This federal regulation states that if entry into an <br />“Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health” (IDLH) atmosphere is necessary, two <br />firefighters must enter together and remain in contact with each other while in the IDLH <br />atmosphere. In addition, there must be two firefighters located outside the IDLH <br />atmosphere for potential rescue if the situation arises. This is a mandatory federal <br />requirement. <br /> <br />The concept of an effective response force carries through for other responses by the fire <br />department. Tables 31 to 33 outline the critical tasks for an effective response force. <br /> <br />Table 31: Critical Tasks for Hazardous Materials <br />Critical Task High Risk Low Risk <br />Command/Safety 2 1 <br />Liaison 1 1 <br />Decontamination 4 4 <br />Research Support 2 1 <br />Team Leader, Entry Team, Backup Team 6 6 <br />Total Personnel 15 13 <br /> <br />Table 32: Critical Tasks for Initial Wildland Urban Interface Fires <br />Critical Task No Hydrants With Hydrants <br />Command/Safety 1 1 <br />Pump Operations 1 1 <br />Attack Line 2 2 <br />Structure Protection 3 2 <br />Water Supply 1 0 <br />Tender Operator 2 0 <br />Exposure Lines 2 0 <br />Total Personnel 12 6 <br />