Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 62791099-a49b-451f-8787-c5c6971602a7
Document Type: srp
Title: NON- LICENSED PLANT STAFF TRAINING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0701/ML070100637.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.2.2
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tential fires is established and maintained. The program shall consist of an initial classroom instruction program followed by periodic classroom instruction, firefighting practice, and fire drills as follows: i. Instruction (1) The initial classroom instruction shall include: (a) Indoctrination in the plant firefighting plan with specific identification of each individual's responsibilities. (b) Identification of the type and location of fire hazards and associated types of fires that could occur in the plant. (c) The toxic and corrosive characteristics of expected products of combustion. (d) Identification of the location of firefighting equipment for each fire area and familiarization with the layout of the plant, including access and egress routes to and from each area. (e) The proper use of available firefighting equipment and the correct method of fighting each type of fire. The types of fires covered should include fires in energized electrical equipment, fires in cables and cable trays, hydrogen fires, fires involving flammable and combustible liquids or hazardous process chemicals, fires resulting from construction or modifications (welding), and record file fires. (f) The proper use of communication, lighting, ventilation, and emergency breathing equipment. (g) The proper method for fighting fires inside buildings and confined spaces. (h) The direction and coordination of the firefighting activities (fire brigade leaders only). (i) Detailed review of firefighting strategies and procedures. (j) Review of the latest plant modifications and corresponding changes in firefighting plans. Note: Items ix and x may be deleted from the training of no more than two of the nonoperations personnel who may be assigned to the fire brigade. 13.2.2-8 Revision 3 - March 2007 (2) The instruction shall be provided by qualified individuals who are knowledgeable, experienced, and suitably trained in fighting the types of fires that could occur in the plant and in using the