Improving

Responses to
natural Gas
Emergencies
An incident Review and Training
recommendations

Brandon Hageman
Natural Gas Leak
Response
Incident Overview

Lessons learned

Training Assessment

Department SOPs/SOGs
 • Crews responded to
the report of a gas leak
• Evacuations removed
occupants
• An explosion occurred
• Captain Cory Barr was
fatally injured
July 10, 2018 • 2nd firefighter critically
injured
Sun Prairie, WI
PHMSA Data
 Situational awareness at natural gas
emergencies is imperative

Communication of strategic decision-making

information
Lessons
Learned Examine existing gas emergency response
procedures

Provide training methods that will enhance

personnel actions during natural gas
emergencies.
Training for future incidents
• Joint training between
utility workers and
firefighters
• Reinforce risk
assessments strategies
based on monitor
readings
• Recognize the
importance of correction
factors
Training Objectives

Interpret and explain

oxygen, CGI, H2S, and CO
Define IDLH sensor measurements as
applied to firefighting
and hazardous materials
operations
Apply strategies and
Perform a fresh-air setup
tactics consistent with
according to
SOG’s given gas monitor
manufacturer guidelines
values
 • PHMSA for grants to
fund additional
training and
equipment
• Implement quick
reference tags on
meters
• Purchase gas
simulations training
system (HazSim)
Miscellaneous