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1 December 31, 1994 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Sub-division Page 1. Description Pipeline Control Manual valves Pipeline Sectionalization Alarm Procedures Assignment & Instruction cards & 7 UAAC, Instr. Cards, Wrenches, & Maps Fire Department Response Automatic shut down of system Fire Department Operations Isolation of leak Duties ordered by the Incident Commander Ignition of product before arrival Duties and responsibilities of IC Operations adjacent to railroad tracks Command Responsibility Bureau of Fire Communications Inspection Procedures Training Types of drills Familiarization Drills Division Drills Borough Drills Drill procedures for Borough Drills Buckeye Pipeline Co. response to drills Drill Cancellation Number of drills per unit Related Matters

2 1. DESCRIPTION 1.1 The Buckeye Pipeline basic components are (2), 12" (ID) steel pipes. One carries gasoline, and the other kerosene base aviation fuel. 1.2 The New York City Fire Department is concerned with the section of the pipeline which begins in Linden, New Jersey, and travels east through the city. The line crosses under the Arthur Kill to Staten Island. It then traverses beneath the Narrows into Brooklyn. At the New Lots junction in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn the lines divide as follows: The main line continues east through Brooklyn and Queens to the Buckeye Terminal facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport. It then crosses airport property and the Head-of-Bay to Inwood, Nassau County, L.I The branch line travels north through Brooklyn to the Long Island City terminal. From this terminal the pipeline crosses Queens to supply La Guardia International Airport. In addition, the pipeline divides into single and double lines to various depots in Brooklyn and Queens See map of the pipeline in the Buckeye Pipeline Operations Manual (issued to each company involved in pipeline operations). 1.3 The pipeline operates at 1,200 psig at Linden, New Jersey. The maximum service pressure on the terminal piping and delivery lines to shippers from the Long Island City terminal is 200 psig. 1.4 Single lines can be found at the following locations: The Inwood (Queens) extension from the Buckeye John F. Kennedy International Airport terminal The La Guardia International Airport extension from the Long Island City Terminal In Greenpoint (Brooklyn) the delivery lines to Texaco and Ultrama. 1.5 All piping is externally coated to prevent corrosion and is cathodically protected. 2

3 2. PIPELINE CONTROL 2.1 Pressure Limiting Controls Control valves automatically limit pressure buildup to 1200 psig maximum in the main line Pressure switches shut down the pumps if the control valves fail Relief valves relieve excessive pressure if both pressure switches and the control valves fail Thermal relief valves at the Long Island City, La Guardia, John F. Kennedy, and Inwood terminals bleed off excessive pressure which is due to a rise in product temperature in the delivery lines Automatic valves normally require no action on the part of Fire Department personnel. Automatic shut-off valves are located at: A. West side of the Narrows, Staten Island. Valve 12R B. New Lots Junction, Brooklyn, on each line. C. West boundary, Valve 49QK in Aqueduct Race Track parking lot, Queens. D. John F. Kennedy International Airport at the Buckeye terminal. 2.2 Back Flow Prevention Valves Check valves are located at: 2.3. Manual Valves A. Ten feet west of Valve 17B, and 140 feet west of 15th Avenue, Brooklyn. B. 135 feet north of Valve 61QL at 55th Street and Broadway, Queens. C. Between sections 12 and 13 in John F. Kennedy airport. D. The Long Island City terminal on the La Guardia line. E. New Lots Junction. On each line Wrenches - There are three types of wrenches designed for use on the pipeline which are issued to units. 3

4 A. A short tee wrench used for opening the hinged cover of the valve. B. A three and one-half foot long wrench painted yellow with a female fitting, for insertion into the valve box to mate with a square male fitting on the valve. C. A combination wrench. The combination wrench combines the short tee wrench and the long wrench into one tool. This tool is approximately three and one-half feet long, painted yellow. The fitting for opening the latched valve cover is on one end of the cross handle, while the longer portion of the wrench is capable of performing the function of the long wrench Manual shut off valves are generally located below ground in a valve housing under a hinged cover. The cover is opened by inserting a short tee wrench, into a latching device and by making a quarter turn left or right (the handle of the combination type wrench can also be used to open the cover). The three and onehalf foot long wrench with a female fitting is then inserted into the valve box onto a male square fitting and turned clockwise 42 full turns (84 half turns) to shut off the valve. The only exceptions are the valves located on the shipper's lines extending from the Long Island City terminal which require 24 full turns (48 half turns) clockwise Above ground valves, that may require shutting down by Fire Department personnel, are located behind locked metal wire fences. A. Valve 32QN, Getty Oil Company, Railway Avenue, Long Island City, Queens. B. Valve 35BN, Exxon Oil Company, Provost Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn. C. Valve 37BN, Kingsland Avenue, Greenpoint, near entrance to Mobil Oil, Brooklyn. D. Valve 51BN, Maspeth Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn. NOTE: There are above ground valves which are not normally shut down by Fire Department personnel, except under conditions when the plant must be isolated. These valves are located at: Apollo Junction, between Valves 39BN and 40BN, inside the Amoco Plant, Brooklyn. Varick Junction, between Valves 40BN and 51BN, inside the Brooklyn Union Gas Company Plant. 4

5 3. PIPELINE SECTIONALIZATION 3.1 Within New York City, the Buckeye Pipeline is divided into 13 sections. Section 8 is further divided into five (5) sub-sections The pipeline is divided into sections by running the pipeline through elevated areas (thus creating head pressure), the use of check valves (clapper valves) and the use of electrically operated automatic shut-off valves which operate when a leak occurs When the pipeline is shut down pressure within each section is telemetrically recorded, permitting the identification of a leaking section The subdivision of the pipeline, while designed to assist in fire and leak suppression allows the Fire Department the opportunity to devise operational plans for each section, sub-section, or location. The sectional plans may be selectively implemented, or simultaneously implemented as required by use of the 9000 dummy alarm box series. 3.2 The operational sections, sub-sections and locations are: Section Box Span Valve 3R (Arthur Kill) to Valve 8R (Todt Hill) Valve 8R (Todt Hill) to Valve 12R (W. Side Narrows S.I.) Valve 12R (Narrows) to Valve 17B(15th Avenue, Brooklyn) Valve 17B (15th Ave.) to New Lots Junction New Lots Junction to Valve 49QK (157th Avenue E/S IND Subway Line, S.W. corner of Aqueduct Parking Lot South of Belt Parkway) New Lots Junction Brooklyn to Valve 28QN (1,000 ft. N.W. of 68th Street and Otto Road, Queens) Valve 28QN to LIC Terminal LIC Terminal to shippers in LIC and Greenpoint LIC Terminal to Valve 61QL (55th Street South Side of Broadway) 5

6 Section Box Span Valve 61QL to La Guardia Fuel Terminal (19th Avenue and 81st Street) Valve 49QK to JFK Airport (Building 157) JFK Airport (Building 157) to check valve in airport. No number is assigned to this location, as there is no Fire Department access to this check valve Check valve in the airport to Inwood, Nassau County. In addition there is a valve which must be shut in this section numbered 66QI. It is at the south edge of the airport at Head-of-Bay before the pipeline enters Nassau County Not in New York City Not in New York City Sub-Section Box Span LIC Terminal to Valve 52QN (Greenpoint Avenue) LIC Terminal to Valve 53BN (Paidge Avenue, Brooklyn) LIC Terminal to Valve 50BN (Kent Avenue, Brooklyn) LIC Terminal to Valve 37BN (Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn) LIC Terminal to Valve 51BN (Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn) Locations Box Location New Lots Junction Building (1600 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn) East New York Railroad Tunnel (between valves 24BN and 25BN) LIC Terminal (West end of Railroad Avenue, foot of 29th Street and Newtown Creek) 6

7 3.3 Pipeline Profile Cards Pipeline profile cards showing the elevation of valves above sea level and the amount of product carried in barrels between each valve have been issued to all Assigned units and Alternate units Pipeline profile cards showing shippers lines in Long Island City and Greenpoint have been issued to units concerned Pipeline profile cards have been placed in each valve box for the information and use of responding units. If the laminated profile card is used it should be returned to the valve box. Missing cards must be reported to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division Samples of these cards and graphs are not shown in this circular, but should be used for drills. Elevation graph profile cards are in each valve box. Assigned and Alternate Units have been issued paper graphs for use in quarters. Elevation graphs are also included in the Buckeye Pipeline Operations Manual Pipeline and shippers' lines profile cards can be found in the Buckeye Pipeline Operations Manual issued to each assigned and alternate unit. 4. ALARM PROCEDURES 4.1 Two types of cards have been issued for each pipeline section. One card is a Unit Alarm Assignment Card (UAAC), the other type is an Instruction Card for that section. See sample reproductions of the face and reverse side of cards below. In addition, special building boxes are located at: New Lots Junction, the East New York Railroad Tunnel, and the Long Island City Terminal. These Special Building boxes have been incorporated into the 9000 series. 7 Rev. 3/15/00

8 UNIT ALARM ASSIGNMENT CARD - FACE REVERSE SIDE OF UNIT ALARM ASSIGNMENT CARD 8

9 INSTRUCTION CARD - FACE REVERSE OF INSTRUCTION CARD 4.2 Each Unit Alarm Assignment Card has five lines. Units on the first line are designated Assigned Units, except for those under the caption Special Units. The box on the first line entitled Chiefs is for assigned battalion and deputy chiefs. The box under the heading Covering/Relocating Units is used only for Foam and Satellite units. The box labeled Ladders is not used, and the box for Covering Chiefs is self explanatory. The second line is used for special unit assignments which cannot fit on the first line. Units on the third, fourth, and fifth lines are designated alternate units. 9

10 4.2.1 Units designated as Alternate Units are not to be confused with multiple alarm units. These are assignment cards specifically for pipeline boxes. Some Alternate Units are designated as such for more than one company (example: Staten Island responses); consequently, if not specifically assigned as an alternate for a particular company, the officer shall ascertain from the dispatcher for which company his or her unit is an alternate. This is necessary to determine the unit's duties as specified on the UAAC and related Instruction Cards. 4.3 Each Assigned and Alternate Unit has been issued two sets of Unit Alarm Assignment and Instruction Cards. One set shall be carried on the apparatus; the other set shall be placed in a prominent clearly marked and protected place at the house watch desk, for use by relocated units. 4.4 An extra pipeline map shall be stored with the UAAC and Instruction Cards. 4.5 An extra set of wrenches shall be hung on the wall near the house watch desk, or some other prominent location easily visible, and clearly marked. These wrenches are for the use of relocated companies, or units not so equipped which are directed to respond to a 9000 series box. 4.6 Unit Alarm Assignment Cards contain a 9000 series number identifying the pipeline section, the number of units for the first alarm response assignment, the designation CL3D (indicating class 3 dummy), the name, and the section number. The borough is indicated in the upper right hand corner. On the reverse side of the card there is a diagram of the pertinent pipeline section. 4.7 Instruction Cards contain the same 9000 series number identifying the pipeline section as does the related Unit Alarm Assignment Card, the name, the words Instruction Card, and the section number. The borough is indicated in the upper right hand corner of the card. Each Instruction Card has listed the valve number/letter designation, i.e. 27QN, the exact location of the valve, and the unit(s) assigned to respond to that valve location. The back of the Instruction Card has general and specific duties for responding units. 4.8 Response to each alarm consists of the number of units required to quickly shut down the manually operated valves, and then to patrol the pipeline to locate the reported leak, or fire. The dispatcher shall provide a full first alarm assignment by special calling designated Alternate Units as required. Any unit special called to a pipeline box, 9000 series, which does not have the special wrenches, Assignment and Instruction cards, and map shall respond to the quarters of the nearest unit so equipped and secure this equipment at the housewatch area Units which are special called to a 9000 Series box for the Buckeye Pipeline, and that do not have the equipment listed in section 4.9 on the apparatus, shall ascertain from the dispatcher the location of the nearest unit so equipped. Dispatchers can get this information from the Unit Alarm Assignment Cards. 10

11 4.9 Assigned and Alternate Units as described in section 4.2 above have been issued the following supplies: UAAC and Tee Long Buckeye Pipeline Unit Designation Instruction Cards Wrenches Wrenches Maps Operations Manual Assigned Units two sets *two *two two one Alternate Units two sets *two *two two one Assigned/Covering Battalion Chiefs one set one one one one *Most units have two separate types of wrenches; however, a newer combination wrench has been provided by the Buckeye Pipeline Corporation which combines both wrenches into one tool. The shorter cross handle has the fitting for opening the valve cover. These wrenches are issued as replacements for missing or broken tools Deputy Chiefs shall inspect pipeline equipment during annual inspection in April/May. Division Coordinators shall forward a report of their findings to the Pipe line Coordinator by June 1st Foam concentrate must be carried on all apparatus as required. Additional cans of foam must be stored with the spare wrenches for use by relocated units Engine companies responding from quarters on the second alarm for a street box associated with a leak should place additional cans of foam on the apparatus. Note: Engine companies out of quarters, receiving a notification to respond to a second alarm for a pipeline leak must not return to quarters for the additional cans of foam. 5. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE 5.1 The report of a pipeline leak from the Buckeye Pipeline Corporation or from any source will cause a Fire Department response. 5.2 A dynamic leak detection system is incorporated into the design of the pipeline using metering equipment located at Linden, New Jersey, and at the various terminals in the system. The actual leak detection is accomplished by a continuous comparison of total barrels of product being delivered from the system in comparison to the total number of barrels being pumped into the system. 11

12 5.2.1 Following is a deviation chart which will automatically trigger the listed results: DEVIATION OF TIME ACTION 3 barrels in 1 minute alarm will sound 5 barrels in 1 minutes system will shut down 10 barrels in one hour alarm will sound 15 barrels in one hour system will shut down 140 barrels in 24 hours alarm will sound 210 barrels in 24 hours system will shut down NOTE: There are 42 gallons per barrel When the system is automatically shut down in accordance with the above deviations of product flow, the pipeline is subdivided into 13 sections within New York City and a telephone notification is then made to either a Brooklyn, Queens, or Staten Island fire dispatcher. A private line "Red Telephone" is used for this notification. 5.3 Upon notification of a leak in the pipeline from the Buckeye Pipeline Company or the public, the dispatcher will: Transmit the 9000 box associated with the section or location for which the leak is reported If the reported leak is verified, the dispatcher will transmit a second alarm for the street box closest to the reported location Notify all responding units in section via Department radio, or computer of the specific purpose of their response and the nature of the emergency to which they are responding Verify that all first alarm Assigned or Alternate units have responded to their 9000 box assignment. If a unit is prevented from completing its 9000 box assignments, the dispatcher shall special call another similar alternate unit, and advise the unit of its duties as per the Unit Alarm Assignment and Instruction Cards. 12

13 5.4 When response to a street box reveals that the alarm was transmitted for a leak from the pipeline, the Incident Commander shall transmit a second alarm. The dispatcher shall transmit the alarm using the street box to which units originally responded as per standard operating procedures. However, if the leak is found a distance from the original box location, the dispatcher shall use the closest box location to the actual incident for transmittal of the second alarm. 5.5 In the event a leak in the pipeline is found as in section 5.4, the dispatcher shall: Identify the valves which will isolate the leak when closed Transmit the appropriate 9000 box which will assign regular or alternate units to designated valves for closure and pipeline patrol as per duties on Instruction Cards Notify the Linden New Jersey office of the Buckeye Pipeline Company via the direct line "red telephone". 5.6 Any unit may be special called to any location along the route of the pipeline. Dispatchers shall give preference to Assigned and Alternate Units as designated on the Unit Alarm Assignment Cards Units special called to operate at a fire or emergency on the Buckeye Pipeline shall notify the dispatcher if they do not have the special wrenches, maps, and cards associated with the pipeline. The dispatcher shall transmit this information to the Incident Commander. 6. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS 6.1 Isolation of the leak. Isolation of a pipeline or valve leak is vital in controlling the amount of fuel lost, and thereby reduce the danger of, and intensity of a possible fire. Isolation duties are carried out by manually shutting down valves. Valves should always be closed as per duties required by Instruction Cards, except when a unit is required to protect life in a serious life threatening situation, and is thereby prevented from carrying out isolation duties If a unit is diverted from isolation duties as specified in 6.1 the dispatcher must be immediately notified by the unit officer. The dispatcher will without delay special call a designated alternate unit to carry out the isolation duties (shutting down of valves and pipeline patrol). The dispatcher must advise the Incident Commander of this change of assignment. 6.2 Actions to be taken by the Fire Department include: The closing of manually-operated valve(s) in case of an emergency involving that section of the pipeline. 13

14 6.2.2 Patrolling the pipeline in the sector to locate the leak. Patrols will be on foot or by apparatus as designated on alarm assignment cards. When units have the responsibility of closing a manual valve and patrolling to adjacent valve(s), both functions are carried out simultaneously. A. Foot patrols are conducted by two handi-talkie equipped firefighters. B. If a unit officer determines that the duties of shutting down valves and patrolling the pipeline, as specified in section 6.2.2, can not be accomplished the officer must request the response of another unit either directly through the dispatcher or by notifying the Incident Commander Chief officers responding on the initial alarm, unless otherwise instructed, shall initially respond to the rendezvous location designated on the assignment card When the leak is located, a Command Post will be established at a location consistent with operational procedures Units other than those assigned to isolation duties will respond to the Command Post Units performing isolation duties will announce at valve locations, and inform the dispatcher of valve closures as well as completion of patrol duties. Upon completion of these assigned duties, the unit shall report to the Command Post, or other assignment as directed by the Incident Commander The following actions shall be ordered by the Incident Commander, either personally or by radio: A. Evacuate buildings and areas involved. B. Divert or dam flowing gasoline or aviation fuel. C. Cover pools of gasoline or aviation fuel with foam. D. Extinguish sources of ignition. E. Divert pedestrian and vehicular traffic. F. Flush sewer lines as required. G. Containment and extinguishment of fire. H. Coordinate Department activities with other city agencies and public utilities. 14

15 I. Other items which, in the judgment of the Incident Commander require attention The Incident Commander should, unless the situation prohibits, permit units responding to a 9000 box to complete the duties specified on the Instruction Card before assigning them other duties. When a situation prevents units from completing their assignment, the Incident Commander shall request the dispatcher to special call a designated alternate unit to make certain that the duties mandated on the UAAC and Instruction cards are performed. 6.3 If ignition occurs before arrival of the first Fire Department unit, the duties required by the UAAC and Instruction Card must still be performed, and additional alarms transmitted immediately. Isolation of the pipeline by closing manually operated valves is still of primary importance to reduce the amount of fuel released. 6.4 Manually closed valves are to be re-opened only by personnel of the Buckeye Pipeline Company when the fire or emergency is over, when directed to do so by the Incident Commander, or to locate the leak upon direction of the Incident Commander. 6.5 Duties and responsibilities of the Incident Commander: The initial actions of units responding to pipeline boxes are to shut down the valves for the purpose of isolating the leak and decreasing the amount of fuel spilled. After the pipeline is shut down, and fuel has stopped being pumped, the Incident Commander should re-evaluate the situation and make a determination if it would be prudent and useful to reopen certain valves. A brief survey of the elevation diagrams of the pipeline route (found in the Buckeye Pipeline Operations Manual) might indicate that opening a valve might actually ease the head pressure created by an elevation of the pipeline, and thereby decrease the amount of fuel spilled. This would consequently decrease the pressure at the leak site, and lessen the amount of fuel leakage. This should be done after careful evaluation of the topography, pipeline run, other pertinent conditions, time factors, and after consultation with representatives of the Buckeye Pipeline Company at the scene The primary consideration is the evacuation of the area involved. Avenues of escape must remain open for civilians and FD personnel If a strong wind is blowing, all ignition sources in the path of drifting vapors must be extinguished. Then, all ignition sources in the area must be extinguished. 15

16 6.5.4 Vapors may drift into cellars, sewers, manholes, or subways with a potential for explosion and fire. The potential for explosion is greatest on hot, humid, and calm days. Explosions in sewer lines may rupture water mains, make alarm box circuits inoperative, and lead to a loss of electrical power The building of dikes may contain spills or divert flow away from underground areas such as subways, railroad cuts or tunnels. In this regard: A. Cover unignited pools of spilled gasoline or aviation fuel with foam. B. Solid hose streams held horizontally a few inches above the ground and moved rapidly from side to side will wash burning gasoline or aviation fuel aside to provide a path for rescue. Use caution to prevent gasoline from flowing behind units and trapping them Storm or sanitary sewers in the immediate area may contaminate distant waterways with the flammable contents from the pipeline Department apparatus should not be brought closer than 600' to a leak. This not only removes a source of ignition, but removes personnel from any vapor cloud present. 6.6 Operations Adjacent to Railroad Tracks: In certain areas of the city the Buckeye Pipeline runs parallel and adjacent to railroad tracks In Brooklyn, the Bay Ridge line of the Long Island Railroad is used by Con Rail for the transportation of freight. The Con Rail trains are diesel powered since the line is not electrified. They have no radio or other contact with their Con Rail dispatcher. Hence, requests to the Brooklyn Fire Dispatcher to shut off power or stop train traffic cannot be accomplished. The Incident Commander must position "flag-persons" at least 1,000 feet on each side of the incident. This will probably require the special calling of an additional unit(s) for this purpose. These "flag-persons" must be equipped with handi-talkies, flashlights, and have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and how to accomplish them, i.e. to warn our members immediately upon any suspicion or indication of an approaching train, and after placing themselves out of certain danger to attempt to stop the approaching train in accordance with the provisions of All Units Circular 207, and standard operating procedures for track operations! In Queens, certain parts of the railroad might be electrified, but diesel trains can continue to operate. The Incident Commander must initiate both procedures (i.e., request the power be shut off, and that train traffic be stopped, through the Queens Fire Dispatcher), and in addition must position "flag-persons" at least 1,000 feet on each side of the incident, as a precautionary measure, to stop train traffic as in above. 16

17 7. COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY 7.1 This section is not to be construed as limiting the responsibility of the Incident Commander. It is included for the purpose of assisting in the recognition of the IC's responsibilities. 7.2 The Battalion Chief responding on a 9000 Dummy Box alarm shall: Ascertain from the dispatcher if a full response has been provided. If it has not then one shall be requested Ascertain from the dispatcher whether or not the regular assigned units are responding If other than the regularly assigned units are responding, request the dispatcher to contact them to ascertain if they have shut-off wrenches, UAACs, and Instruction Cards If units do not have shut-off wrenches, UAACs, and Instruction Cards the dispatcher shall special call a designated alternate unit to cover that assignment. 7.3 The Incident Commander shall: Upon confirmation of a confirmed leak, transmit a second alarm for the street box nearest the leak location Request that the Field Communications Unit respond and consider the need for a Communications Unit to respond Verify that the isolation and search phases have been carried out Consider calling additional foam units over and above those assigned on the first alarm by use of signal Make an overall size-up to evaluate manpower and equipment needs, including special apparatus and equipment and develop a plan to control the situation. In this regard the I.C. shall ensure the presence of an adequate number of Chief Officers to implement a fire management plan of sectoring the operation, and providing as many positions as is necessary to manage the situation, i.e. Staging Area Officer, Water Supply, Resources Unit Leader, Victim Tracking, etc When the leak location is identified, the location, estimate of the amount of product in the street, and the topography and exposures should be included in the preliminary report to the dispatcher. Dispatchers receiving this information should immediately relay the information to Buckeye's Linden, New Jersey office to facilitate the response of personnel and equipment to control the leak. 17 Rev. 08/28/14

18 7.3.7 Utilize employees of the Buckeye Pipeline Company with their specialized knowledge, skills, and equipment to advise and assist in controlling the situation Have concerned agencies and public utilities notified by the dispatcher, viz: A. Police Department, to direct vehicular traffic, establish fire lanes on roadways, maintain fire lines, assist in evacuation, and to secure evacuated premises. B. New York State Department of Transportation. C. The Department of Environmental Protection to: 1. Shut down intakes on sewer disposal plants when the leak involves lines leading into these plants. 2. Advise the Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) to safeguard sewer lines from the accumulation of flammable liquids or vapor. 3. Advise the Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) to augment the water supply in the area. D. The Department of Transportation to designate alternate arteries of travel in coordination with the Police Department. E. Public utilities to shut off gas and electrical power in the area as required. F. The United States Coast Guard if a waterway is involved. 8. BUREAU OF FIRE COMMUNICATIONS 8.1 All alarms and information messages associated with an emergency on the pipeline shall be re-transmitted over city-wide frequency for the information of the Fire Commissioner, Chief of Department, and the Chief of Operations. This shall not replace or substitute for telephone notification of leaks associated with the pipeline to the following: Fire Commissioner Chief of Department, or 4th Alarm Chief CityWide Tour Commander Chief of the Marine Division (if leak is at or near waterfront) Chief of Fire Prevention Chief of Dispatch Operations 18

19 8.2 All alarms, preliminary reports, and progress reports associated with an emergency on the pipeline shall be relayed by the dispatcher to the Linden, New Jersey office of the Buckeye Pipeline Company, via the direct line (red phone). 8.3 If an alternate unit is special called to respond to the pipeline to substitute for an assigned unit, the dispatcher shall notify the Company as to what unit they are replacing. 9. INSPECTION PROCEDURES 9.1 Company Commanders of units having pipeline control valves in their administrative district shall have them inspected during the semi-annual hydrants inspections. Valves should also be inspected during the familiarization drills. Needed repairs or recommendations should be the subject of a letterhead report to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8. Reports of critical repairs should be the subject of an immediate telephone notification. 9.2 Valve pits subject to flooding must be inspected during subfreezing weather. Flooded pits require an immediate telephone notification to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division Hydrant record cards may be modified for use as an inspection control for valves, valves covers, post marker, security fences, locks, etc. Cards should indicate if the valve pit is subject to flooding. 10. TRAINING 10.1 To insure that units are familiar with (a) the geography and topography of the pipeline run (b) the location of valves and their operation, (c) difficulties in reaching certain valves, (d) the operation of gate locks, (e) the use of the three types of wrenches, (f) the direction the pipeline travels though a unit's district, (g) the location of equipment on the apparatus, (h) the unit's responsibilities at an incident, and (i) any special problems relating to possible pipeline operations, there will be three different type of drills conducted during the year These drills are designated: FAMILIARIZATION DRILLS March/April and September/October DIVISION DRILLS March/April and September/October BOROUGH DRILLS October/November 19 Rev. 3/15/00

20 10.3 Familiarization Drills To maintain familiarity with the geography of the pipeline, valve locations, and procedures for their operation, periodic on site drills will be held The purpose of these drills is to have all Assigned and Alternate units (lines 3, 4, and 5 of UAAC) visit the valve sites at least once each year, if possible. Units on line three (3) shall be given preference over those units on lines 4 and 5. During these drills members are to: (a) become familiar with pipeline and valve locations, (b) examine the valves, (c) operate the metal valve covers, (d) test the fit of the wrenches, (e) and detect any difficulties in reaching or operating these valves. They shall also walk the route of the pipeline, in their response districts, noting any obstructions or conditions which could hamper operations Division Drills NOTE: Under no circumstances shall valves be turned, closed, or operated in any manner during Familiarization Drills! Division drills will be conducted in those divisions through which the pipeline runs. These divisions are the 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Division drills shall simulate an actual incident occurring on the Buckeye Pipeline. Deputy Chiefs conducting such drills shall attempt to make the drill as realistic as possible. A written scenario shall be used as the basis for the drill. Chief officers shall have copies of the scenario in advance of the drill. The Deputy Chief shall indicate the location of the fire or leak by using stanchions, ribbons, or similar material. Certain company officers shall be informed of the degree of simulated conditions by observers, as they arrive at their assignments. All chief and company officers not given specific instructions upon arrival at their assigned locations shall operate in accordance with directions on the UAAC, Instruction Cards, and department directives. At the drill, hose lines shall be stretched, valve covers shall be opened, wrenches shall be placed on operating nuts, and the pipeline shall be patrolled. Communications shall be evaluated by chief officers participating in the Division Drill Deputy Chiefs shall use an adjoining battalion chief as an observer/instructor The Deputy Chief shall conduct a critique following the drill The Division Drill shall be limited to the use of three engine and two ladder companies. Special units may participate with the approval and concurrence of the deputy chief and the commander of the special unit. 20

21 Division drill coordinator shall schedule two division drills. One drill shall consist of assigned units and a second separate drill shall consist of alternate units (up to three engines and two ladder companies). These drills shall be scheduled for both the Spring and Fall periods as per Section All transmissions, whether by teleprinter, apparatus computer, or department radio, shall be preceded by the terminology: This is a drill transmission. Units participating in the Division Drill shall proceed to their destinations under a response mode Borough Drills NOTE: Under no circumstances shall valves be turned, closed, or operated in any manner during Division Drills! The purpose of the Borough Drill will be to test the effectiveness of the Familiarization and Division Drills, and to determine the readiness of responding units, and their ability to operate in accordance with the provisions of this All Units Circular, and department procedures, directives, and bulletins Borough Drills shall be held annually during the month of either October or November. This drill shall be conducted by the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator, as approved by the Chief of Department. An announcement of this drill will be published on Department Order, but will only include an approximate date and time. This will be a surprise drill in order to closely simulate an actual fire and/or emergency. A. When the announcement of the Borough Drill appears on the Department Orders, Borough Fire Commanders and Deputy Chiefs shall insure that the members of all units under their command are familiar with the provisions of this All Units Circular, especially concerning unit duties at the drill relating to closing valves. Particular attention shall be paid to sections 6.6.2, 6.6.3, , and The Chief of Fire Prevention shall coordinate all activities involving the Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Buckeye Pipeline Company for the Borough Drill. The chief shall supply observers at locations A teleprinter or computer message shall be transmitted in the appropriate borough by the Bureau of Fire Communications, Borough Office, at the commencement of the Borough Drill, followed by an announcement over department radio, voice alarm, and computer. Upon transmission of the drill message dispatchers shall proceed as per instructions of this circular. 21

22 The Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator shall confer with the appropriate Division(s) approximately one hour prior to the start of the drill. The Division(s) of the affected command shall participate in the drill, but remain in service The Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator shall notify the Bureau of Operations of the time and location of the drill for transmittal of this information to the Office of Emergency Management The Borough Drill shall be conducted in only one section of the pipeline; however, some units may be called to participate in the drill based on Unit Alarm Assignment Cards, or other factors which might not normally effect these units For the purpose of conducting this drill, the Buckeye Pipeline Company will actually drain about 200 gallons of product from the system at some depot along the line. This will be done in accordance with written instructions from a representative of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. This action will trigger an automatic signal of a pipeline leak. At this point the drill will commence Units will be assigned to respond to the pipeline section as per the Unit Alarm Assignment Cards (9000 series), and to carry out assigned duties in accordance with Instruction Cards (9000 series). All transmissions, whether by teleprinter, apparatus computer, or department radio, shall be preceded by the terminology: This is a drill transmission. Units participating in the Borough Drill shall proceed to their destinations under a response mode They shall carry out all the assignments on the Instruction Cards - this includes actually shutting down the valves! Bear in mind that the pipeline will be shut down from Linden, New Jersey before the first Fire Department unit arrives at its assigned location The Borough Drills are the only drills where members will experience the actual closing of valves The drill site will be clearly marked by stanchions, ribbons, or signs at the leak/fire location. Upon arrival at the simulated leak/fire site, the officer of the first arriving unit will be handed a printed statement of conditions. At this point the officer shall make decisions, transmit proper information, comply with information on the Instruction Cards, and transmit greater alarms as required based on the information received. Officers shall not ask any questions of observers. They shall operate based on information received and conditions presented to them There will be unidentified observers at all the effected valves, and at points along the route of the pipeline to observe the operations of responding units. 22

23 10.6 Drill Procedures Applicable to Borough Drills The Chief of Operations will designate the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator and the Drill Coordinator Upon receipt of 9000 series box, units shall proceed as per directions on the associated Instruction Card. Response to any drill site shall be accomplished with extreme caution using the mode of response Communications shall be as prescribed in this All Units Circular and Communications Manual. All communications associated with drills shall be preceded with the statement, "This is a drill transmission." Prior to the commencement of the Borough Drill, the Buckeye Pipeline Company will divert product from the pipeline to a storage tank in a sufficient quantity to simulate a leak. Built-in system shutdown devices will then automatically shutdown the flow of product throughout the pipeline. Buckeye Pipeline Company personnel at Linden, New Jersey will notify the affected Borough Dispatcher as follows: "This is a drill transmission. A leak is indicated somewhere in the pipeline system in your borough. Stand by, and we will advise you as soon as the location is determined." A. A representative of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, who will be at the Linden Buckeye Operational facility will then inform the Buckeye representative verbally and in writing of the section and location of the Borough Drill. This information will then be relayed to the affected Fire Department Borough Dispatcher office. B. The Borough Dispatcher receiving this information shall immediately transmit the appropriate Series 9000 box for the affected pipeline section, as a drill transmission as indicated in section The drill shall consist of two phases: Phase I - Operations of Fire Department and Buckeye personnel to locate and isolate the simulated leak. Phase II - Operations of Buckeye Pipeline Company personnel to repair the simulated leak. During this phase the Drill Coordinator shall survey the response and effectiveness of the Buckeye Pipeline Company personnel, and their equipment. 23

24 At the conclusion of Phase I of the Borough Drill the Drill Coordinator will critique the operation. Units designated by the Drill Coordinator will attend the critique. The critique will be at a location decided upon by the Drill Coordinator. Units involved in the critique will not be available unless specifically requested by the Dispatcher due to heavy fire traffic, or the need for specialized equipment At the conclusion of Phase II the Drill Coordinator shall notify the appropriate Borough Dispatcher that the drill is concluded. Units that will not participate in the critique shall individually transmit the 10-8 signal by department radio or apparatus computer when released by the Drill Coordinator Upon notification from Buckeye Pipeline Company personnel the Borough Dispatcher shall transmit the signal 65-2 over the teleprinter followed by a transmission on the department radio, and computer (where applicable) that the Buckeye Pipeline Borough Drill is concluded Procedures during the drill by all units shall be in accordance with the provisions of this All Units Circular Buckeye Pipeline Company Response to Drills The Buckeye Pipeline Company will respond to the drill site simulated leak/fire, and the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator and representatives from the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall evaluate the response and condition of Buckeye personnel and equipment The type of equipment sent by the Buckeye Pipeline Company shall include communications equipment, vehicles to deal with leaks, backhoes, boats, absorbent material, containment equipment, other devices, and material required to contain the situation Drill Cancellation In the event of excessive fire traffic, unusual weather conditions, or other similar conditions, the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator for Borough Drills, and the Deputy Chief on duty in the affected division for Division Drills, shall confer with the Chief or Supervising Dispatcher to determine whether or not to cancel the drill. The decision will rest solely with the Pipeline Coordinator for Borough Drills, and the Deputy Chief on duty for Division Drills The Pipeline Coordinator will reschedule the canceled Borough Drill; the respective Deputy Chief the Division Drill. 24

25 10.9 Number of Drills per Unit Assigned Units (first line of Unit Alarm Assignment Cards) shall participate in one Familiarization, and one Division Drill per year. Division Training Coordinators shall sporadically schedule Alternate units for participation in Familiarization Drills, particularly units on the third line of the UAAC Alternate Units (third, fourth, and fifth line of Unit Alarm Assignment Cards) shall participate in one Division Drill per year. Division Training Coordinators shall sporadically schedule Alternate units for participation in Familiarization Drills, particularly units on the third line of the UAAC The intent is to have as many Alternate units participate in Familiarization Drills as practicable each year. Deputy Chief Training Coordinators shall select units that have had a particularly large number of personnel changes, especially officers Special units, i.e. Marine Companies, Haz-Mat, Foam, Rescue, Tactical Support Units, Satellite Water, etc., shall not participate in these drills unless directed to do so by the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator Special units shall respond to Borough Drills, and operate in accordance with assignments on the UAAC and Instruction Cards Division Training Coordinators must submit to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator, at Division 8, a schedule of drill dates and units involved The deputy chief on duty in the division shall substitute another Assigned or Alternate unit when the scheduled unit is unable to attend the drill Drill schedules are to be forwarded by February 15th for the spring drills, and by August 15th for the fall drills Multi Unit drills may be utilized for Familiarization and Division Drills Division Training Coordinators shall forward a completion report by November 1st of each year to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator, at Division 8, listing each Assigned and Alternate unit and the type of drill completed during the previous year. This shall not include Borough Drills. 11. RELATED MATTERS 11.1 Chief and company officers shall review the Buckeye Pipeline Operations Manual, UAAC and Instruction cards. This shall be particularly attended to prior to the Division and Borough drills. 25 Rev. 3/15/00

26 11.2 Periodic drills shall be conducted by company officers on pipeline procedures. These drills shall be supervised sporadically by chief officers Buckeye Pipeline Operational Manual, pipeline maps, tools and wrenches, and series 9000 assignment cards shall be used while conducting these drills Multi-Unit drills may be used in order to comply with this section upon consultation with and permission of the Division and Battalion Training Coordinators Chief and Supervising dispatchers shall ensure that all dispatchers under their commands are trained in the provisions of this circular. They should develop drills to familiarize dispatchers with the procedures and responses required by this AUC. 26