Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 2b0752f4-9104-408c-b400-d0ec931a3dbf
Document Type: srp
Title: FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052350030.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.5.1
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ducts of combustion. (d) Identification of the location of fire fighting equipment for each fire area and familiarization with the layout of the plant, including access and egress routes to each area. (e) The proper use of available fire fighting equipment and the corrective 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 combus- tible liquids or hazardous process chemicals, fires resulting from construction or modification (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 fire fighting activities (fire brigade leaders only). (i) Detailed review of fire fighting strategies and procedures. (j) Review of the latest plant modifications and corresponding changes in fire fighting plans. (k) Training of the plant fire brigade should be coordinated with the local fire department so that responsibilities and duties are delin- eated in advance. This coordination should be part of the training course and should be included in the training of the local fire department staff. (1) Local fire departments should be provided training in operational precautions when fighting fires on nuclear power plant sites and should be made aware of the need for radiological protection of personnel and the special hazards associated with a nuclear power plant site. 9.5.1-24 Rev. 2 - July 1981 Note: Items (i) and (j) may be deleted from the training of no more than two of the nonoperations personnel who may be assigned to the fire brigade. (2) The instruction should 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 types of