WCSS
OIL SPILL CO-OPERATIVE
TRAINING EXERCISE REPORT
Oil Spill Co-Operative:
Area C
Oil Spill Co-Op Chairman:
Don Brown (Suncor)
Oil Spill Co-Op Alternate
Chairman:
Trevor Purves (CNRL)
Exercise Date:
February 13, 2013
Type of Exercise (Bold):
OSCAR
Equipment
Deployment
in Small
Rivers
Location of Exercise:
Charlie Lake, BC
LSD/Sec/Twp/Rge/Mer:
N/A
Control Point:
N/A
Incident Commander:
Trevor Purves – CNRL (Area C Alternate Chairman)
OSCAR Equipment
Deployment in Larger
Rivers, Lakes and/or Ice
Conditions
Classroom –
Spill
Responder
Program
EXERCISE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the exercise were to: (check applicable ones)
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2
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Supply theoretical training (classroom)
Evaluate deployment methods (hands-on training)
Evaluate safety procedures
Evaluate boat handling and operations
Evaluate response capabilities
Evaluate communications
Evaluate Control Point
Evaluate Co-op equipment - Dryland exercise
Evaluate WCSS equipment
Evaluate new equipment – Watergate Dam/Training Trailer
Other (please specify) - Winter Equipment
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Awareness
Level
Training
EXERCISE REPORT - CHRONOLOGICAL
Time
Event and Description
08:00
Registration
09:00
Opening Remarks, introductions and Agenda Review
09:15
Information session of WCSS equipment, contingency
binders and the Incident Command System
Split the attending members up into 3 groups for
deployment & demonstration stations (Rescue/Recovery on
09:30
an Ice Sheet – Trever Miller, Air boat Deployment- Ken Bolan &
Winter Oil Recovery utilizing the WCSS Winter Trailer-Doug
Gibson
10:00
Coffee break
11:00
Rotated groups for Deployment/Demonstrations
11:45
Half hour Lunch
12:45
Rotated groups for Deployment/Demonstrations
14:30
Rubber tired hoe demonstration with the entire group
15:30
Exercise debriefing, clean up and door prizes handed out.
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Problems
AREA C
2013 Annual Exercise
Wednesday – February 13, 2013
Winter Ice EXERCISE
Location: Charlie Lake
See map below
Charlie Lake, BC
Please bring:
PPE and please dress for weather conditions.
Refer to WCSS Contingency Manual – Job Description Section.
WCSS Website: www.wcss.ab.ca
Special notes:
WCSS will notify the OGC of all licensees that do not attend the
exercise.
Please contact Gail O’Neill before February 10th to confirm your
company’s attendees so lunch arrangements can be made:
Ph. (250) 261-9163 or email [email protected]
Agenda
08:00 – 08:30
08:30 – 08:45
08:45 – 09:15
09:15 – 09:30
09:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:45
12:45 – 15:30
15:30 – 16:30
Registration
Introductions/Area C Information Session
Ice equipment review
Coffee Break
Exercise and Safety Briefing & Team selection
Luncheon Provided at Location
Equipment Deployment
Debriefing / Clean up & prize draw
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AREA C
2013 Fort St. John Annual Exercise Map
CHARLIE LAKE
8.3 km North of Fort St. John (approx. 8 minutes from Fort St. John)
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2013 Area C Fort St. John, BC Winter Training Exercise
Members divided into three groups- Ice removal, air boat & ice rescue.
Winter trailer and ice removal area
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J Slot diagram spray-painted onto the ice to show where to cut. Circles in the centre of each ice block are
for auger holes which a T Bar attached to a chain goes into after the block is cut.
Ice Saw
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Ice Saw
Finishing Saw
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ICE BLOCK
Ice block cut out from the ice with the chain saw. A T-bar with chain and backhoe were used
to remove blocks. Thickness of the ice was 36 ½ inches.
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BACKHOE WITH A FROST BUCKET AND ICE CLEATS
Before using a heavy piece of equipment it was noted to members that an ice assessment was done.
Know the weight bearing capacity of the ice.
Making a trench or J Slot with a rubber tired hoe is much faster than cutting with a chainsaw.
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ICE RESCUE
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AIR BOAT
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DEBRIEFING – EXERCISE DEPLOYMENT
Safety:
What safety issues were not identified or could be managed more effectively?
Members suggested hearing protection while running the chain saw. A guard for the front of the
chainsaw cage & a measuring gage.
Equipment Deployment:
How could we have improved the equipment deployment portion of the exercise?
Splitting into groups worked great, more hands on involvement.
Equipment Deficiencies:
What equipment deficiencies did you see?
New white boards needed.
Communications:
How can we improve communications? (ie: was the sound acceptable? were directions clear?)
Mic system was not loud enough. Spread out groups (airboat was loud).
Training Effectiveness / Exercise Improvement:
How can we make these exercises more effective?
Splitting into groups worked great, more hands on involvement.
Lessons Learned:
What were the lessons learned?
Safety is #1. How to work equipment correctly. Weight capacity on ice.
Other Types of Training:
What other types of co-op exercises would you like to see?
Lake exercise.
Other Equipment Needed in this Area:
What additional equipment would be beneficial to this co-op area?
Ice anchors
DEBRIEFING – CLASSROOM EXERCISE
Training Usefulness:
Was the training of use to you? (show of hands – approximate percentage) 99%
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Course Material:
What else could be included in this course to improve the effectiveness (ie: topics, training
material, sequence of information, more case studies, etc)?
Pictures of case studies.
Instructor:
How can a WCSS instructor be more effective in delivering this course?
Instruction was great
Training Application:
What information did you learn today that will apply to your daily job?
ICS structure.
General Comments:
What other comments do you have that can help us to improve this course (ie: timing, location,
etc)?
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AREA C - COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE – DATE OF EXERCISE
Spill Medium:
Was Spill Medium was used for the exercise?
Yes
Control Point Evaluation:
Recommendations:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS - WCSS EQUIPMENT:
Equipment Used:
Training Trailer
Watergate Dam
Equipment
Deficiencies
Winter Equipment Trailer from Grande Prairie
Follow-Up (Identify Responsibilities)
Debriefing
Suggestions:
ATTENDANCE:
No. of Participants
126
Member Companies
64
% of Membership
90%
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No
Company Name
Student Name in Attendance
ACGS
Jolene Carter
AESRD-ASERT Alberta
Arlen Hogg
Aitken Creek Gas
Werner Schmakeit
Alta Gas
Dan Jensen
Apache Canada
Tim Pearson
Apache Canada
Shawn O’Lonner
Apache Canada
Huey O’Brian
Apache Canada
Wayne Bennett
ARC Resources
Nathan Stevenson
ARC Resources
Ron Funriman
Arsenal Energy
Jamie Kimm
Artek Exploration
Greg Hornshaw
Artek Exploration
Dereck Cunningham
Baytex Energy
Peggy Gelinas
Baytex Energy
Jacob Dick
Black Swan Energy
Jim Fisher
Bonavista
Jaret Weiler
Bonavista
Wade Lillio
Brekkaas
Will Richards
Canadian Spirit
John Rudge
Canbrian Energy
Dwayne Dancy
Carnoby Energy
Cody Cooper
Cequence
Kerry DeSchover
CNRL
Dan Linly
CNRL
Trevor Perves
CNRL
Yvon King
CNRL
Doug Gunn
CNRL
Anthony Armstong
Spill Preparedness and Response since 1972
CNRL
Mitchel Dell
CNRL
Terry Dyer
Coastal
Nathan Stevenson
Conoco Phllips
Dan Goss
Crew Energy
Morgan Van Hauwaert
Crocotta
Jim Norman
Daylight Energy
Travis Lyle
Dejour Energy
Lee Hollen
Delphi
Carry Wallan
Devon Canada
Jordan Coats
Devon Canada
Brock Hebert
Devon Canada
Joe Rocca
Devon Canada
Paul Armstrong
Devon Canada
Joe Haynes
Devon Canada
Brandon Baker
Devon Canada
Kris Botts
Devon Canada
Bruce Kelly
Encana
Dale Fosser
Encana
Joe Vanderveer
Encana
Cody Edwards
Encana
Kelly Kantz
Encana
Kelly Deutsch
Encana
Tove Tetter
Encana
Tom Weingart
Enerplus
Brian Whalen
EOG
Arjay White
Harvest
Randy Maywell
Husky
Fred Clarke
Husky Energy
Darren Esau
Spill Preparedness and Response since 1972
Husky Energy
Kevin Peill
Husky Oil
Jesse Kuijata
Husky Oil
Harvey Freison
Imperial Oil
Felx Hernandez
Imperial Oil
Darren LeClaire
Kaiser Exploration
Randy Maywell
Keyera
Terry Will
Legacy Oil
Ryan Kerr
Lone Pine
Jaret Weiler
Lone Pine
Wade Lillio
Marquis Alliance
Jason Sikora
MOE
Reg Marquardt
MOE
Dale Bull
MOE
Terry Sawchuck
MOE
Norm Fallows
Murphy Oil
Josh Mullin
Murphy Oil
Brad Grey
Murphy Oil
Derrick Rode
Newalta
Coby Reid
Newalta
Darrin McCabe
Newalta
Kevin Dry
Newalta
Art Waite
Nexen Inc.
Cody Stucklass
Nexen Inc.
Ron Bleakly
North Point Energy
Paul Duplys
Nuvista
Blayne Stewart
OGC
Ryan Carignan
Pacific Trail Pipelines
Huey O’Brian
Paramount Res.
John Froese
Spill Preparedness and Response since 1972
Pavilion Energy
Cody Cooper
Pee Jay Contracting
Brian Slatter
Pee Jay Contracting
Fred Brison
Pee Jay Contracting
Steve Clayton
Pembina
Colin Ziebart
Pembina
Dave Milsom
Pembina
Tom Scott
Pembina
Rick Johnson
Pembina
Rob Munroe
Pembina
Chad Green
Pengrowth
Clayton Kuikstad
Penn West
Russ Newshaw
Polar Star
Tylor Kabel
Progress
Glen Larson
Progress
Joel Salmond
Progress
Trevor Clam
Progress
Spectra Carl RiemerJeff Hemp
Secure Energy
Shayne Osborn
Secure Energy
Mike Deleurme
Shell Canada
Scott Philips
Shell Canada
Darin Wood
Signalta Resources
Randy Maywell
Sinopec
Travis Lyle
Spectra
April Hawk
Spectra Energy
Marion ohanson
Sun Oil Fund
Cody Cooper
Suncor
Rick Gilbert
Suncor
John Bower
Suncor Energy
Alan Wilett
Spill Preparedness and Response since 1972
Sword Energy Corp
Joe E. Bergen
TAQA North
Aaron Gunther
TAQA North
Kelly Mahan
Terivta
Doug Preete
Terra
Kyle Melson
Terra Energy
Phil Seguin
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
Jake Riemer
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
Brandon Braun
Twin Butt
Jaret Weiler
Twin Butt
Wade Lillio
Twin Butte
Ryan LeBretton
Unocal
Jolene Carter
Venturion Oil
Randy Maywell
Zedi
Dwayne Dancy
Spill Preparedness and Response since 1972