At 15:53 on February 22, 2006 San Jose Fire Companies consisting of Engine & Hose 6, Engine 30, Truck Company 3, Battalion 1 and HIT 29 (Hazardous Incident Team) responded to a Hazardous Material Spill at 1130 Bird Ave, San Jose, CA. A Semi-Truck delivering shopping carts to the Walgreen’s, ruptured its diesel fuel tank on a concrete medium. Approximately 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the parking lot. Upon arrival Engine and Hose Wagon 6 immediately secured the scene and used an absorbent to isolate the spill and prevent further contamination. Engine 30 assisted Engine 6 and Truck Company 3 proceeded to evacuate the affected area.
En-route HIT 29 requested Environmental Enforcement Representatives to assist with determining the extent of the spill and enforce municipal code violations. Once on scene, H29 affirmed initial action steps taken by emergency personnel then used a “TMX 412” Gas Monitor to check for hazardous gasses in the atmosphere. HIT 29 personnel proceeded to identify safety zones, determine the extent of the spill and create an action plan to mitigate the incident. After further investigation it was determined by HIT 29 Personnel and Environmental Enforcement Inspectors that the spill was contained to the immediate area.
San Jose Firefighters, San Jose Police Officers, Environmental Enforcement, Dept. of Transportation/Streets & Traffic and a private Hazardous Materials clean up contractor worked together to isolate, clean-up the spill and prevent contamination to the environment. The clean-up is estimated to be completed by this afternoon. All the businesses have remained open throughout the incident.
Submitted by Captain, Alberto Olmos, Public Information Officer, SJFD
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