KEY POINT
Know the substances that are subject to release reporting.
Managers of facilities that use and store hazardous materials must know how to properly report a release of these materials. Incident Commanders must know how to report releases because they may be the first to arrive on the scene after a third party report, in which case they may arrive before any notifications have been made. In this case, ICs should begin the proper notifications.
An excellent reference that should be available to all ICs and managers of facilities that store and use hazardous materials is the Facility Reporting Compliance Manual (FRCM). This document is also an excellent preparation resource for instructors of this target group. It is available online at http://epa.ohio.gov/portals/27/serc/SERC_Facility_Book.pdf (Opens in a new window).