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GENERAL ORDER 1100 -04 (e) Decide on Site Entry Any efforts you make to rescue persons, protect property or the environment, must be weighed against the possibility that you could become part of the problem. Evaluate the known hazards and comply with the advice of trained experts before placing yourself or others at risk. 3. Identifying the substance suspected of being hazardous is of critical importance. Generally, transporters of hazardous materials attach a placard or panel to the vehicle that contains a code number to identify the material. This code number is a four -digit number that may be displayed on the sides and /or ends of the vehicle. The number should also appear on the shipping papers kept in the cab of the vehicle or In possession of the driver, a train crewmember, or other official in charge of the material. The letters "UN" or "NA" will usually precede the four -digit number on the shipping papers. 4. The four -digit code number can be cross - referenced in the North American Emergency Response Guidebook for Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents. A copy of this Guidebook is maintained in the Communications Center, as well as in each Departmental vehicle used for general patrol. The Guidebook provides identifying data, potential hazards of the material, and emergency action to be initiated. 5. Prior to approaching the immediate site of a hazardous material spill, the officer should make an effort to visually identify the four -digit code. The code if located, should be immediately provided - to the ranking Fire Department Officer. 6. Actual containment, control and handling of the hazardous substance are the responsibility of (W the Fire Department. Upon arrival on the scene, the ranking Fire Official will assume responsibility as the Incident Commander, and will be responsible for authorizing the notification of CHEMTREC and/or the County Emergency Management Director. The police supervisor will closely coordinate traffic control, perimeter security, and evacuation activities (if needed) with the ranking Fire Official on the scene. 7. If the Fire Department requests that the police Communications Center establish telephone contact with CHEMTREC, the telecommunicator will treat the identification request as a priority, and will relay any information provided by CHEMTREC to the requesting Fire Official without delay. 8. The basic information that should be provided to CHEMTREC when originating a request for technical assistance is as follows: (a) Name of caller and call -back number; (b) Identification number or identification of the material involved (if known); (c) Nature of the incident; (d) Location of the incident; (e) Shipper or manufacturer; (f) Container type; (g) Rail car or truck number; (h) Carrier name; (I) Consignee; and 0) Local conditions. Page 14 of 17 F -15 Attachment number 3 Page 450 i