Oil Response Transports

Working within the system can be challenging. First, all of our people have to have ICS 100, 200, and 700 completed and an additional course from BP. Some of us have had to take the 24 hour HazWopper course. All of our command level staff have gone on to get ICS 300, and 400. Those are a lot tougher than the first ones. All of us have to keep in mind that this is a huge challange and IF we follow the ICS protocols, it will become easier. Sometimes, just remembering how to fill out the paperwork can be daunting but it is all needed.
Gone are the days of just running in to help on your own. We've never done that but a few groups still try and they get turned away.
Our team has placed 8 transport vans, 3 pickups and trailers, one big Freightliner and trailer into this fight to help keep the wildlife safe and sound. We are adding another Freightliner and trailer in a week or so. Around 20 people are now involved on a daily basis. Working with the Fish and Wildlife people has for the most part been very good.