Item J2
Revised 2/95
BOARD OF GOVERNERS
LOWER & MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: April 19 20, 2000
Division: Public Safety
Bulk Item: Yes No X
Department: Fire/Rescue
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to purchase 48 MSA Composite II cylinders only for Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus from Ten-8 Fire Equipment, sole source provider for MSA at a cost of $27,819.84.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County currently has in use 48 composite cylinders in District 1 and 25
composite cylinders in District 6 that are included in a National Institute for Occupational and Health (NIOSH)
respirator user notice which warns of potential ruptures of listed cylinders due to undetected cracks especially
during filling; NIOSH notice attached. There have been 12 reported incidents in the United States as of the date
of notice. MSA composite bottles are in standard use throughout the county as fire equipment standards dictate
uniformity of critical fire fighting equipment. Our Safety Administrator has recommended we replace our
existing cylinders with MSA Composite II Cylinders.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOG ACTION: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
TOTAL COST: $27,819.84
BUDGETED: Yes X
No
COST TO COUNTY: $27,819.84
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No X AMOUNT PER MONTH
YEAR
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
OMB/Purchasing
Risk Management
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION:
Included:
X
To Follow: _ Not Required:
AgendaItem#: 1, 12
DISPOSITION:
To: Keith Courtner Monroe County Fire Rescue
Sent by: Khanh P. Huynh
From: 941 756 2598
4/5/00 14:36:38 Page 3 of 3
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2904 59th Ave Drive East. Bradenton, FL 34203 Te/800-228-8368 or 941-756-7779 Fax 941-756-2598
~ In service to serve you ~
Customer: Monroe County Fire Rescue
Address:
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Reference:
A ttent.J.'on to: Mr. Courtner
Date: Apr052000
Va.Ud: Dee 31 2000
De.l.ivery: 7-14 days
Net: 30
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48 MSA 801279 Air cylinder fiberglass 2216 psi 30-min $ 752.70 $ 579.58 $ 27,819.84
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We are pleased to submit the above Quotation/Bid for your consideration
Should you place an order it will receive our prompt attention. Thereafter
it is subject to change without notice.
MSA Authorized Distributor & Certified Service Center
Submitted by: Khanh P. Huynh
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Subtotal
Freight
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Total
$ 27,819.84
I $ 27,819.841
Thank you for choosing Ten-8
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Monroe Co. 04-05.xls
'OUNTYo!MONROE
KFf WEST ~ I~ORIOA J3l)<<)
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OFFICE of
FIRE &. EMS
490 63~ STREET, SUITE 122
MARATHON, FL 33050
305-289-6088
DATE: March 29,2000
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MA VOR Shirley Freeman, District 3
Mayor Pro tern George Neugent, District 2
Wilhelmina Harvey, District I
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
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Memorandum
TO: Reggie Paros, Director Fire Rescue
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RE: NIOSH Respirator user notice
FROM: Ross E. Willman, Acting Sr. Director Fire Rescue
As you are aware, our office has received a notice addressing a hazard dealing with SCBA bottles made of
an aluminum alloy 6351- T6. These bottles are susceptible to sustain load cracking in the neck and shoulder
area. If such cracks are not detected during visual inspection, cylinder rupture can occur, especially during
filling. To date, NIOSH and DOT are aware of twelve ruptures, eleven of these occurred during filling.
DOT, Luxfer and the SCBA manufacture has determined that in order to reduce the risk of death, serious
injury or property damage, seven safety precautions should be taken. It is my feeling, supported by
Priscilla Teasdale, that we replace these cylinders. The life span ofthese cylinders as set by NIOSH and
DOT is fifteen years, to our knowledge our bottles of concern are ten years or older.
To date these cylinders are still in service. To remove them, without a replacement, will seriously hamper
our operation.
Our inventory reflects District #6 as having twenty-five bottles and District #1 fort-eight. We have
contacted Ten-8 Fire Equipment for a cost of these bottles, their quote reflects a cost of $602.19 per bottle.
This reflects an unexpected expense to District #6 of$15,054.75 and District #1 of$28,905.12. This was
an unexpected expense for both districts, because of the nature of the problem we asked Risk Management
for financial assistance. Risk Management denied our request. Our only alternative is to move money
from both districts 510120 regular salaries & wages line item to 560640 capital equipment or the county
contingency fund.
1 would hope that we can get this on the April BOCC meeting so as to be able to expedite the replacement.
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County of Monroe
(305) 292-4456
FAX 295-4364
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BOARD OF COUNlY COMMISSIONERS
Office of:
Monroe County Safety
5100 College Rd.
Key West, FL 33040
Mayor Emeritus Wilhelmina Harvey, Dist. 1
Mayor Pro Tern George Neugent, District 2
Mayor Shirley Freeman, District 3
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
RECEIVED
MEMORANDUM
MAR 2 2 2000
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. FIRE RESCUE
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
Ross Willman, Fire Rescue Director_ f) ~
Priscilla Teasdale, Safety Administrator f::'
NIOSH Respirator User Notice
March 21, 2000
BY:
Thank you for sending me a copy of the NIOSH Respirator User Notice. I have reviewed the
notice and understand that Monroe County needs to either replace the tanks that are presently
being used or change the procedures of caring for the SCBA cylinders. It is my understanding
that Monroe County presently has approximately 50 of this particular brand of air bottle in the
notice.
According to the Notice referred to the greatest concern of most frequent ruptures is during the
filling of the tanks. Since Monroe County Fire Rescue fills tanks from cascade trucks at the
scene of fires and at the stations, I am particularly concerned for the safety of our fire fighters
during this operation. In light of the recent dive shop fatality we are aware of the risks
associated with filling faulty tanks.
The tanks have an approximate life of about 15 years and we have reached the 10th year of this
life. Some of the precautions that NIOSH, DOT, SCBA manufactures and Luxfer the
manufacturer of the cylinders have outlined will take careful monitoring and incur a greater cost
to the County. As Safety Administrator I recommend replacement of the cylinders.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Cc: Wayne Robertson, Risk Manger
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH" HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Phone: 304-285-5907
Fax: 304-285-6030
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RECEIVED
FEB 23 2000
FIRE RESCUE a-
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC)
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health. ALOSH
1095 Wlllowda/e Road
Morgantown. WV 26505-2888
December 7, 1999
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BY:
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NIOSH Respirator User Notice
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) wishes to inform users of self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) that certain high-pressure aluminum seamless and aluminum
composite hoop-wrapped cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351- T6 are susceptible to sustained load
cracking (SLC) in the neck and shoulder area. If such cracks are not detected during visual inspection,
cylinder rupture can occur, especially during filling. These ruptures can result in serious injury, death,
and/or property damage. The Institute is therefore recommending that these cylinders be given special
attention in order to eliminate the risks associated with such cylinder ruptures. These affected
cylinders are used on a number ofNIOSH-approved SCBA and are available in a number of sizes and
durations ranging from 5 to 30 minutes.
It is important to note that only a small percentage of cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351- T6 have
actually been found to exhibit sustained load cracking. Moreover, out of several million cylinders
manufactured from this alloy by various companies, NIOSH and the US Department of Transportation
(DOT) are aware of only 12 ruptures within the United States. Eleven of the 12 ruptures occurred
during refilling. Six of these 12 ruptures involved SCBA cylinders while the others involved cylinders
used for SCUBA diving, medical oxygen, or carbon dioxide storage. Forensic analysis has determined
that most of these cylinders failed due to SLC failure. However, in some cases, evidence of other
factors such as external mechanical damage was also present.
All six of the SCBA cylinders in question were manufactured by Luxfer Gas Cylinders. Luxfer
discontinued the use of aluminum alloy 6351- T6 in the United States in 1988, and Luxfer cylinders
manufactured in the United States after this date are not believed to be susceptible to SLC failure.
Therefore. Luxfer cylinders manufactured in the United States after 1988 are not subiect to this notice.
The DOT specification for the suspect cylinders is DOT-3AL. Prior to 1989, aluminum alloy 6351-T6
was used in the manufacture of cylinders identified by the following DOT exemption numbers:
Seamless Aluminum Cylinders Aluminum-lined Composite (hoop-wrapped)
Cylinders
DOT-E 6498 DOT-E 7235
DOT-E 7042 DOT-E 8023
DOT-E 8107 DOT-E 8115
DOT-E 8364
DOT-E 8422
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These DOT exemption numbers should be clearly marked on the cylinder label. The DOT has
published additional information about this cylinder problem in Federal Register Notices dated
October 18, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 200, pages 56243-56244) and July 26, 1994 (Volume 59,.
Number 142, pages 38028-38030).
The most recent SCBA cylinder rupture occurred at the Summerfield, North Carolina, Fire District
on May 2, 1999. While no injuries were reported, the charging station in which the cylinder was
enclosed sustained considerable damage. The cylinder was manufactured by Luxfer under DOT
exemption DOT-E 6498, in June, 1977. Subsequent analysis revealed that cracks in the neck region
of the ruptured cylinder were more than eight years old. The investigation further established that
the cylinder had been leaking prior to the rupture.
The Institute has consulted with DOT, SCBA manufacturers, and Luxfer, and has determined that in
order to reduce the risk of death, serious injury, or property damage, the following safety
precautions should be taken with regard to all seamless aluminum DOT -3AL and composite
aluminum hoop-wrapped cylinders manufactured of 6351- T6 alloy:
1. Increase the frequency of internal visual inspections. An internal visual inspection
should be performed on an annual basis, as recommended by DOT. The internal
visual inspection, which is performed by removing the cylinder valve, inserting a
high-intensity light probe and an angled mirror into the cylinder and examining the
inner surfaces of the cylinder, is useful in identifying SLC defects in the inner
surfaces of the neck and shoulder area. This internal inspection should be performed
by a qualified inspector in accordance with comprehensive inspection guidelines for
high pressure aluminum cylinders. Examples of recognized inspection guidelines
include the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) C-6.1 "Standards For Visual
Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders ", and Volume I
of "Luxfer's SCRA Cylinder Visual Inspection Guide". Any discovered evidence of
a crack, defect, or damage requires the cylinder to be removed from service. Some
SCBA manufacturers have their own inspection guidelines.
2. Inspections should be performed by qualified individuals. A fire department or
other SCBA user may choose to perform these annual inspections in-house, or may
contract with a qualified outside inspector. In any case, individuals inspecting for
evidence of SLC or any other cylinder damage or imperfection must be able to follow
visual inspection guidelines competently and should be trained by accomplished
instructors experienced in visual inspection of cylinders.
A fire department or other SCBA user choosing to out-source the inspection process
should verify the qualifications and capability of the contracted inspector. Internal
visual inspection has been shown to be highly effective in the discovery of SLC
defects. However. these inspections are onlv effective when properly performed.
Therefore, emphasis should be placed on inspector training and diligence in the
inspection process.
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US DOT requires that hydrostatic retesting and requalification be conducted by
registered agents who have been certified by the DOT and who have been issued a valid
Retester's Identification Number (RIN) by the DOT Research and Special Programs
Administration (RSP A). The recommended annual visual inspection does not have to
be conducted by a DOT certified RIN holder. However, as stated above, the visual
inspection should be conducted by someone who has been trained, qualified, and shown
to be competent in conducting visual internal inspection.
3. Submit cylinders for non-destructive testing at regular intervals between the
required requalification testing. While DOT requires the requalification (hydro-
testing) of DOT -3AL seamless aluminum cylinders every 5 years, and of aluminum-
lined composite (hoop-wrapped) cylinders every 3 years, it is recommended that
cylinders be submitted for ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, or some other form of
non-destructive testing in between the normal required hydro-tests. Non-destructive
testing should be performed only by qualified and competent inspectors who understand
the proper use of such equipment. The qualifications of any cylinder inspector or tester
should be verified prior to contract negotiations.
4. Do not refill any cylinder that has lost internal pressure for no apparent reason.
Unexpected loss of cylinder pressure may be an indication that SLC defects have
developed in a cylinder. Any cylinder that is found to have lost pressure for no apparent
reason should be immediately removed from service, and an internal visual inspection
should be conducted to evaluate the cylinder. This recommendation also applies to any
cylinder, regardless of construction.
5. Cylinders should only be refilled in a manner which limits risk to personnel and
property. It is recommended that all se:lmless aluminum DOT-3AL and composite
aluminum hoop-wrapped cylinders manufactured of 6351- T6 alloy be filled or "topped
off' inside a suitable enclosure or in a way that prevents injury and property damage. A
number of compressor manufacturers, as well as other companies produce and market
enclosed cylinder refilling stations designed for this purpose.
6. Use proper cylinder filling equipment and procedures and refrain from fast-filling.
SLC growth occurs over several years, but such growth and the likelihood of cylinder
rupture are accelerated when the cylinders are over-pressurized, filled without regulators
and the proper filling apparatus, or fast-filled. As noted, II of 12 DOT-3AL cylinder
failures have occurred during the filling process. The Luxfer recommended till rate for
DOT -3AL cylinders made of alloy 6351- T6 is below 600 psig per minute. Therefore,
users should refrain from fast-filling cylinders constructed of alloy 6351- T6 aluminum.
A just-filled cylinder should not feel warm or hot to the touch. The cylinder must never
be tilled to a pressure above the service pressure stamped on the cylinder.
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7. Check for valid re-test date before mling. No cylinder, regardless of construction
type, should be filled if it has exceeded the valid service life or re-test (re-
qualification) dates specified by DOT.
Procedures on inspecting high pressure aluminum cylinders can be obtained by contacting:
Luxfer Gas Cylinders Compressed Gas Association
Customer Service Department 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway
3016 Kansas Avenue Suite 1004
Riverside CA 92507 Arlington VA 22202-4102
(909) 684-5110 (phone)
(909) 781-6598 (fax)
www.luxfercvlinders.com (Internet)
(703) 412-0900, ext. 799 (phone)
(703) 412-0128 (fax)
www.cganet.com (Internet)
For further information, please contact Mr. Tim Merinar or Mr. Tom McDowell at NIOSH by calling
(304) 285-5907 or by contacting the NIOSH Technical Information Hotline at 1-800-35-NIOSH.
Z.4il
Richard W. Metzler
Chief, Respirator Branch
Division of Respiratory Disease Studies
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Act press conference
Fire chiefs testify to need for act
On Feb. 24, 2000, Senators
Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Mike
DeWine (R-OH) held a press
conference on S. 1941, the Sen-
ate version of the Firefighter In-
vestment and Response En-
hancement (FIRE) Act. The
press conference highlighted
the introduction of the FIRE
Act in the Senate and the over-
whelming need for the legisla-
tion. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ),
who introduced the FIRE Act
in the House, also participated
in the press conference.
At the press conference Tom
Tippett, chief of the District of
See FIRE Act, page 3
Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Chief Siarnicki display costly
but life saving equipment, an AED and thermal imager.
Photo: Chauncey Bowers, Prince George's County (MD)
Fire/EMS Dept.
NIOSH respirator user notice
The National Institute for Occu-
pational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) wishes to inform us-
ers of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) that certain
high-pressure aluminum seam-
less and aluminum composite
hoop-wrapped cylinders made
of aluminum alloy 6351- T6 are
susceptible to sustained load
cracking (SLC) in the neck and
shoulder area. If such cracks are
not detected during visual in-
spection, cylinder rupture can
occur, especially during filling.
These ruptures can result in se-
rious injury, death, and/or prop-
erty damage. NIOSH is therefore
recommending that these cylin-
ders be given special attention in
order to eliminate the risks asso-
ciated with such cylinder rup-
tures. These affected cylinders
are used on a number of
NI OSH -approved SCBA and are
available in a number of sizes
and durations ranging from 5-
30 minutes.
The DOT specification for the
suspect cylinders is DOT-3AL.
Prior to 1989, aluminum alloy
6351-T6 was used in the manu-
facture of cylinders identified by
the following DOT exemption
numbers:
Seamless Aluminum
Cylinders
DOT - E 6498
DOT-E 7042
DOT-E 8107
DOT - E 8364
DOT-E 8422
Aluminum-lined Composite
(hoop-wrapped) Cylinders
DOT-E 7235
DOT-E 8023
DOT-E 8115
In order to reduce the risk of
death, serious injury, or property
damage, the following safety pre-
cautions should be taken with
regard to all seamless aluminum
DOT-3AL and composite alu-
minum hoop-wrapped cylin-
ders manufactured of 6351- T6
alloy:
1.Increase the frequency of inter-
nal visual inspections.
2.Inspections should be per-
formed by qualified individuals.
3.Submit cylinders for non-de-
structive testing at regular in-
tervals between the required
requalification testing.
4.Do not refill any cylinder that
has lost internal pressure for
no apparent reason.
5.Cylinders should only be re-
filled in a manner that limits
risk to personnel and property.
6. Use proper cylinder filling
equipment and procedures
and refrain from fast-filling.
7.Check for valid re-test date be-
fore filling.
The full text of the NIOSH
notice is available on the IAFC
website www.iafc.org.
For further information, please
contact Tim Merinar or Tom
McDowell at NIOSH by calling
304/285- 5907 or by contacting
the NIOSH Technical Informa-
tion Hotline at 800/35-NIOSH.
fire-rescue J
during emer
by Lou Angeli
s
"Saving Our Own" is the
buzzword today in the fire-rescue r
services, as federal and state agen- L
cies closely monitor the safety of
the fire fighting workplace.
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agencies are eager to ensure our t
safety as fire fIghters, and an im- (
portant part of that effort is the
development of fire fighter reha- a
bilitation programs.
Simply stated, fire fighter rehab \
is designed to ensure that the s
physical and mental well being of c
members operating at the scene t
of an emergency (or a training (
exercise) do not deteriorate to the \'
point where it affects the safety of
any other members. t
Back in 1993, the u.S. Coast (
Guard conducted a srlldy dealing s
with the effects of interior fire l~
fighting on the human body. The G
results of the study are posted in <1
the Coast Guard's Fire Fighting s
Initiative, but in short, research-
ers noted that body core tem-
perature (even during short ex- \
posures) often reaches 104" F dur- (
ing the fire fight.
Primary mission
The primary mission for fire (
command is to identify, examine
and evaluate the physical and I
mental status of fire-rescue per- ]
sonnel who have been working
during the emergency incident or
a training exercise. Following a (
proper survey (see below), it
should be determined what ad-
ditional treatment, if any, may be r
required. According to FEMA, I
"Any activity 1 incident that is large f
in size,longin duration,and/orla- .,
bar intensive will rapidly deplete
the energy and strength of per- t
sonnel and therefore merits con- s
sideration for rehabilitation."
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(or group) remote from the fire
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Please be advSed 1hat Ten-8 File equipment, Inc. is a designated SUpp!iel d MSA SC8l1'."s
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CHIEF EDWIN L CASTRO
DIRECTOR, MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
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Edwin L CasITa, Fire Rescue Direclar(~ y .
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Monroe County in the early 1990's standardized to MSA as the single type SCBA for the entire
Fire-Rescue system. Therefore, I am submitting for your review a request to purchase Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA's), for Monroe County Fire-Rescue from 10-8 Fire
Equipment inc. as a single source purchase. Attached is the documentation designating 10-8
Fire Equipment, inc., as the sole MSA supplier in all Florida counties.
Over the course of this fiscal year we will purchase 20 or more SCBA's, not only for our career
personnel, but as replacements to some of our aging SCBA's that are currently in use by the
Monroe County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Departments. Ther'~ are several reasons to continue to
purchase MSA SCBA's as a single source:
. MSA is the only SCBA brand with a certified repair and testing center in Monroe County.
. The current MSA" s replacement parts are not interchangeable with any other brand on the
market. Having several different type would require a larger duplicate inventory of
replacement parts.
. Masks from other brands could not be replaced or exchztIlged at the fire scene.
. No other brand has a compatible breathing tube.
. Buddy breathing is not possible with another brand as the MSA buddy breathing tubes and
connections are not compatible with other brands.
. Having different brands of SCBA's on the fire-ground will result in inefficient firefighting. It
could also possibly pose a danger involving the emergency rescue of our own personnel if
the SCBA equipment used cannot be used for buddy breathing rescue operations.
. With over 100 MSA SCBA's currently in use in Monroe County Fire-Rescue it would be cost
prohibitive ( at approximately $2,000.00 per unit) to standardize to another brand.
Again, as has been County policy for approximately 9 years, and for the above reasons, [ am
requesting that we are permitted to purchase MSA SCBA's as a single source purchase.
CC: I. R. Paras, !'SD
Ross Willman, Training Administrator
Teresa Burgess, EMS Chief
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