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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, communication equipment, and ventilation equipment, to the extent practicable. Mii. The simulated use of fire fighting equipment required to cope with the situation and type of fire selected for the drill. The area and type of fire chosen for the drill should differ from those used in the previous drills so that brigade members are trained in fighting fires in various plant areas. The situation selected should simu- late the size and arrangement of a fire that could reasonably occur in the area selected, allowing for fire development due to the time required to respond, to obtain equipment, and organize for the fire, assuming loss of automatic suppression capability. iv. Assessment of brigade leader's direction of the fire fighting effort as to thoroughness, accuracy, and effectiveness. (8) Records Individual records of training provided to each fire brigade member, including drill critiques,.should be maintained for at least 3 years to ensure that each member receives training in all parts of the training program. These records of training should be available for NRC review. Retraining or broadened training for fire fighting within buildings should be scheduled for all those brigade members whose performance records show deficiencies. 9.5.1-26 Rev. 2 - July 1981 (9) Guidance Documents NFPA 27, "Private Fire Brigade," should be followed in organization, training, and fire drills. This standard also is applicable for the inspection and maintenance of fire fighting equipment. Among the standards referenced in this document, NFPA 197, "Training Standard on Initial Fire Attacks," should be utilized as applicable. NFPA booklets and pamphlets listed in NFPA 27 may be used as applicable for training references. In addition, courses in fire prevention and fire suppression that are recognized or sponsored by the fire protection industry should be utilized. 4. Quality Assurance Program The quality assurance (QA) programs of applicants and contractors should ensure that the