Scenario1 UNKNOWN SOURCE OF A NATURAL GAS LEAK IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA
Figure 7.9 BACKGROUND
At 9:00 A.M. on Monday, a postal worker delivering mail on a residential street smelled a strong odor of gas after stepping outside of her parked de- livery truck. She immediately shut off the engine and walked to an area where she no longer smelled gas. Using her cell phone, she notified the fire depart- ment.
The first arriving first responder was a deputy sheriff. The postal worker
met the Deputy Sheriff and described the problem. The deputy sheriff also smelled a strong odor of gas. He then walked clear of the area and notified his dispatcher to call the gas company and alert the fire department.
A single engine company was dispatched by the fire department with four
firefighters. Upon arrival at the scene the company officer was briefed by the deputy sheriff on what he learned from the postal worker. As this meeting was taking place, the odor of gas grew stronger.
INCIDENT ACTION PLAN Tactical Objectives
The primary tactical objectives are to (1) isolate the area and deny entry, (2) identify the problem, and (3) determine if the atmosphere in the area is safe, unsafe, or dangerous.