Training requirements for firefighters.
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October 2, 1991
Mr. Thomas A. Valente, Jr.
1 Plymouth Road
Westbrook, Maine 04092-4634
Dear Mr. Valente:
This is in response to your letter of May 24, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120).
We will respond to your questions one at a time.
Question 1. What is the minimum training a fire fighter can have to respond as an emergency responder to a known hazmat incident?