- Author
- Cross, R. | Cunningham, J. | Katz, B. | Roberts, A.
- Title
- Oil Spills Control Manual for Fire Departments. Environmental Protection Agency Technology Series Report.
- Coporate
- Alpine Geophysical Associates, Inc., Norwood, NJ
- Report
- EPA-R2-73-117, February 1973, 96 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- fire departments | oil spills | manuals | training | pollution | piers | pressure | boats | nozzles | dispersion | emulsions
- Identifiers
- inland waterways; water pollution control; law enforcement; surface currents; monitor streams; booming; herding; skimming; sorents; oil spill containment boom; boom terminal gap
- Abstract
- This report was developed from field tests and actual oil spill control experiences of the Marine Division of the New York Fire Department during a twenty-two month period beginning October 8, 1970. The information is intended to assist a community in protecting its area against oil spill damage. Operational procedures described are intended to serve as stop-gap measures, pending the inauguration of clean-up activities by the spiller or responsible Federal Agency. A survey of cities susceptible to oil spills indicates that most responding fire departments are concerned with containing spills as well as dealing with spill-created fire hazards. The manual describes common sources of oil spills and some ecological effects of oil pollution. Pertinent Federal laws and regulations are outlined. Some feasible techniques for dealing with harbor spills are offered.