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Above Ground Bulk Storage Tank Emergencies, Second Edition is designed to meet the general requirements for handling above ground storage tank emergencies as described in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 472: Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2018 Edition. In addition, the textbook explores the knowledge competencies in Chapter 16: Competencies for Hazardous Materials Technicians with a Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Specialty. The Second Edition contains comprehensive content covering: Tactical response guidelines on how to size-up specific types of storage tank fires, evaluate their hazards and risks, and handle various types of tank emergencies How to apply the incident management system at a petroleum storage tank emergency, with a focus on the primary responding agencies and reinforcing strategic and tactical decision-making Vital foundational knowledge on firefighting foams and establishing a water supply, so that fire fighters can safely protect exposures and perform effective fire suppression Tank design and construction features for: Fixed (cone and dome) roof tanks Open (external) floating roof tanks Covered (internal) floating Roof tanks Vertical low pressure storage tanks Horizontal low pressure Storage tanks The codes, standards, and regulations that govern above ground storage tanks The Second Edition features include: Knowledge objectives correlated to NFPA 472, Chapter 16: Competencies for Hazardous Materials Technicians with a Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Specialty to assist in instruction. Key Terms, Case Studies, and Chapter Summaries to enhance comprehension of the material. © 2019 | 124 pages