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29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1): Rescue and emergency services. An employer who designates rescue and emergency services, pursuant to paragraph (d)(9) of this section, shall: (i) Evaluate a prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified; (ii) Evaluate a prospective rescue service's ability, in terms of proficiency with rescue-related tasks and equipment, to function appropriately while rescuing entrants from the particular permit space or types of permit spaces identified; (iii) Select a rescue team or service from those evaluated that: (A) Has the capability to reach the victim(s) within a time frame that is appropriate for the permit space hazard(s) identified; (B) Is equipped for and proficient in performing the needed rescue services; (iv) Inform each rescue team or service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the site; and (v) Provide the rescue team or service selected with access to all permit spaces from which rescue may be necessary so that the rescue service can develop appropriate rescue plans and practice rescue operations. At an establishment located at N2915 County Road AB in Luxemburg, Wisconsin: The employer did not evaluate the Luxemburg Fire Department as its designated rescue and emergency services provider prior to employees entering permit-required confined spaces such as, but not limited to, spray dryers, silos, tanks, and vats.