FSH 5109.16, chapter 20

WO AMENDMENT 5109.16-2015-1 EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/08/2015 DURATION: This amendment is effective until superseded or removed.	5109.16_20 Page 0 of 2
FSH 5109.16 - fire management equipment, supplies and chemicals Chapter 20 - Fire management chemicals

Table of Contents

21 - SAFETY 2

21.1 - Safety Guidelines 2

22 - QUALIFIED FIRE CHEMICALS 2

22.1 - Operational Use 2

21 - SAFETY

21.1 - Safety Guidelines

Follow these guidelines when working with fire chemicals:

1. The Material Safety Data Sheet for each specific product.

2. The Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (sec. 6.1b).

3. The Interagency Base Operation Guide (IABOG), available from the Great Basin Cache.

4. The Health and Safety Code Handbook (FSH 6709.11).

Report health, safety, environmental, and operational concerns associated with a wildland fire chemical product on the qualified products list to the Washington Office, Director, Fire and Aviation Management Staff.

22 - QUALIFIED FIRE CHEMICALS

22.1 - Operational Use

For operational use in wildland firefighting, purchase and use only those fire chemicals that are listed on the qualified fire chemicals product list approved, maintained, and distributed by the Washington Office, Director, Fire and Aviation Management Staff.