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Douglas R. Greener
Esteban Ruelas, Agent for Service
Fire Chief
Griffith Company
3050 E. Birch St.
Deputy Chief Tyler Hartley
Brea, CA 92821
operations/Training/Arson
661-326-3655
CASE CLOSED
Deputy Chief Ross Kelly
Fire Prevention/EMS/USAR
661-326-3652
Bakersfield, CA
RE: Griffith Company, 1215 E. White Ln., B
DOCKET No.: 2018-02, Bakersfield Fire Incident No- 2018-13659
2101 H Street, Floor I
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Ruelas.,
(661) 326-3911 (main)
(661) 852-2170 (fax)
in exchange for Griffith Company's payment of $7,500 to reimburse
Bakersfield Fire Department for its use of fire retardant materials,
of which payment is hereby acknowledged, the City of
2101 H Street, Floor I
receipt
Bakersfield, its Fire Department, and its Fire Prevention Division agree
Bakersfield. CA 93301
(661) 326-3688 (office)
that Its May 15th, 2018 Enforcement Order to Griffith Company is
(661) 852-2170 (fax)
hereby revoked and dismissed with prejudice to its renewal
-)ievention
regarding the May 7, 2018 fire incident.
2 101 H Street, Floor 2
Bakersfield, CA 93301
if you have any questions, please call me of (661) 326-3659.
(661) 326-3979 (main)
(661) 852-2171 (fox)
Sincerely,
irc-iinin,-i Divis )r
5642 Victor Street (ODFTF)
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-4697 (main)
(661) 399-5763 (tax)
Howard H. Wines, III
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Prevention Services Director
106 E- White Lane (FS 5)
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 397-6305 (main)
(661) 852-2170 (fox)
cc: J. Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney
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R. Kelly, Deputy Fire Chief
T. Crosby, Business Manager
2101 H Street, Floor 2
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-3911 (main)
(661) 852-2172 (tax)
C L A S S 2 F I R E D E P A . R T M E N T
Ronald B. Pierce
Attorney at Law
3050 East Birch Street, Second Floor
Brea, California 92821 -6248
949.244.9367
Seat by Feel Ex
July 2, 2018
Ms. Toni Crosby
Business Manager
Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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PIERCE
A Professional Law Corporation
rbpierceaplc@gmail.com
Litigation: in the Matter of GRIFFITH COMPANY
State of California, City of Bakersfield, Fire Department /Prevention Services Division
Docket No.: 2018 -02
Incident Report No.: 2018 - 1813659
Date of Incident: May 7, 2018
Dear Ms. Crosby:
As you may know, I represent Griffith Company, respondent in the BFD -PSD's May 15, 2018
Enforcement Order.
As agreed between Mr. Howard Wines, Director of Prevention Services, and Mr. Mark Davenport,
Materials Division Manager, Griffith Company, enclosed is Griffith Company's check number 26657 for
$7,500, reimbursing some of your fire response costs for the incident identified above.
This check is sent to you in trust and is not to be effective except on the condition that, as agreed between
Mr. Wines and Mr. Davenport, the City and Department issue its "case closed" letter, including the
language, "In exchange for Griffith Company's payment of $7,500 to reimburse Bakersfield Fire
Department for its use of fire retardant materials, receipt of which payment is hereby acknowledged, the
City of Bakersfield, its Fire Department, and its Fire Prevention Division agree that its May 15, 2018
Enforcement Order to Griffith Company is hereby revoked and dismissed with prejudice to its renewal
regarding the May 7, 2018 fire incident."
No other agreements or orders will be involved.
Thank yqu, Mr. Wines, and the City for your understanding and cooperation.
Very
Miiald B. Pierce for
RB PIERCE, A Professional Law Corporation
RBP:tbs
Enclosure
cc: Mr. I-IoNvard W. Wines, III, Director of Prevention Services, City of Bakersfield
Mr. Joshua Rudnick, Esq., Deputy City Attorney, City of Bakersfield
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COMPANY
3050 E. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
(714) 984-5500
PAY ***Seven thousand five hundred and xx / 100 Dollars***
TO THE
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPT.
ORDER OF
2101 H STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
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A Professional Law Corporation
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Date: May 23,2018
Number of pages sent (including this facsimile cover sheet):
To;
NAMEICOMPANY: FAX NO:
PHONE NO:
Joshua M. RUCIniCKr E$q,
651.852.2020
551,326.3721
Deputy City Attorney
City of Bakersfield, California
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A Professional Law Corporation
Ronaid B. Pieroe, Esq.
3050 East Birch Street, Second Floor
Brea, CA 92821-6248
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Comments:
Attached are my May 22, 2018, letter on behalf of my client, Griffith Company, and its Notice of
Defense.
please respond to me to resolve an Griffith Company's behalf.
7"Ns message may be an eorney-rlient communication. if so, it i.5 privileged and 040nfldLnntj1Pj, and you
should i)ct d15c-lnse its sum or substance in order for it to remisin so. WhetherpMleged or not, if this,
message was not intended for yov, please de-strGY all COOSS of it and inform the sander,
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Ronald B. Pierce B
Attorney at Law PIERCE
A Professional Uw Corporation
3050 East Birch Street, Second Floor
fires, California 92821-6249
949.244,9367
hex l ky facs-Lwdle-
May 22, 2018
Joshua H. Rudnick, Esq.
Deputy, City Attomay
City Attomey's Office
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1600 Tnixtun AV
Bakersfte,ld, CA 9330)
rbplarceaplc@gmall.com
Litigation- in the Matter uf. j1zJF FITH COMPANY
State of California, City of Bakersfiold, Fire Depaftmeat/Prcvention Services Division
Docket No.: 2018-02
IncAdent Report No.: 2018 -191 3659
Date ofTneidem: lay 7,2018
Dear Mr. Rudnick:
I represent Griffith Company, respondent in thz BFD-PSD's May 15,2018 En-forDement Order.
Griffith Compagy received that Enforcement Order and related papers by cerdfied mail an M'ay
Enclosed is Griffith Company's Notice of Defense, signed by me ass 01iff-Ith Company's
attorney.
P)case also accept this letter as Giiffitb Company request (A) for the narnes and addresses of all
witnesses, and (B) to impect, and copy all items and other writings in the possession, custody, Or
control oFBFD-P8D concerning and relating the alleged in.cident- Please contact me to Jiscuss
whoa and where.
Please copy oth ith these documents as approp i
. ers in the City.and BPD -PSD,%-1 nate.
I look forward. to Working with you (and -others, as appropriate) to resolve this matter.
VCy,
RCI'� ld B. Pierce for
RB PIERCE, A Professional Laiv Corporation
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,
FIRE DEPARTMENT I PREVENTION SERVICES DIVISION
In the Matter of,
GRIFFfTH COMPANY
A CALIFORNIA CbRPORATION NO.
00101416
Respondent.
Docket No,: 2018-02
NOT(CF. OF OEFENSE
eakerafleld Municipal Code
Section 15-85-125
1, the undersigned Respondent, scknowWge recolpt of a copy of the
Enforcement Order, Statement to Respondent, Government Code sections
11507.8 *and 11507'.7, Bakersfield Municipal Code sections 16,6-5.120t 16.65,125, and
16,66. 130, and two copies of this Notice of Defense. '
I request a hearing to permit me to present my defense to the allegations
contained In the Enforcement Order,
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Dated: Slav 22,2018
(81g We of Res7pomdant)
Ronald B. Pierec for R5 PIERCE, APLC Attorney at Law
Please Type or Print the Name and Mailing
Address of Respondent
RQ.nnJ.d B. Pierce
MPIER-C& A 2-rofassianal LwE Cumaration-
(Name)
3050 E. Birch ST, Second FlQor
(Street Address)
Brea CA 92821
(city)
949-2-44-9367
(Telephone Number)
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(state) (zip)
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rLilouglas R. Greener RE: Griffith Company Yard, 1215 E. White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 933417
N Fire Chief a DOCKET No. 2018 -tit, Bakersfield Fire Incident No. 2018-13659
Deputy Chief Tyler Hartley
Operations/Training /Arson
661-326-3655
Dear Mr. Ruelas;
Deputy Chief Ross Kelly
Enclosed please find an Enforcement Order concerning violations of the
Fire Prevention /EMS/US A R
California Health and Safety Code, as amended and adopted in the
661-326-3652
Bakersfield Municipal Code. This Enforcement Order pertains to the failure
to disclose Hazardous Materials storage, as required in Health and Safety
Fire Depculrnent i-- eadqpr.irlers
Code 25507, which was involved in a fire in the City of Bakersfield.
2101 H Street, Floor I
Bakersfield, CA 93301
The incident occurred within a community of disadvantaged demographics,
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(661) 326-3911 (main)
as defined by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA),,
(661) 852-2170 (fox)
therefore an Environmental Justice enhancement is further assessed, in
Fire Department Cornmunilly
addition to cost recovery for emergency response attendant to the violation.
Service,'/ Flublic Inflon-1101br,
2101 H Street, Floor 1
You are invited to attend an informal conference to discuss the matter at
Bakersfield, CA 93301
10:00 am on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at 2101 H Street, Bakersfield,
(661) 326-3688 (office)
(661) 852-2170 (fox)
California 93301.
Fire Preverition Division
If you have any questions, please call me at (661) 326-3659.
2 101 H Street, Floor 2
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-3979 (main)
(661) 852_2171 (fox)
Sincerely,
Fire Training Division
5642 Victor Street (ODFTF)
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-4697 (main)
Howard H. Wines, III PG 7239
(661) 399-5763 (fox)
Director of Prevention Services
[-,Ive -ire Training
106 E. White Lane (FS 5)
Enclosures
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 397-6305 (main)
(661) 852-2170 (fox)
cc: J. Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney
A"Son Division
R. Kelly, Deputy Fire Chief
2101 11 Street, Floor 2
T. Crosby, Business Manager
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-3911 (main)
(661) 852-2172 (fox)
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A S S 2 F 1 R E D E P A R T m E N T
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FIRE DEPARTMENT / PREVENTION SERVICES DIVISION
In the Matter of:
GRIFFITH COMPANY
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION NO.
00101416
Respondent.
TO THE ABOVE RESPONDENT:
Docket No.: 2018-02
STATEMENT TO RESPONDENT
Enforcement Order
An Enforcement Order ("Order") is attached to this statement and is hereby
served upon you. The Order has been filed by the City of Bakersfield Fire Department —
Prevention Services Division (BFD-PSD).
Unless a written request for a hearing signed by you or on your behalf is
delivered or mailed to the BFD-PSD within fifteen (15) days after you have received a
copy of the Order, you will be deemed to have waived your right to a hearing in this
matter, if you do not file a timely hearing request, the Order becomes final
automatically.
I The request for a hearing may be made by delivering or mailing one copy of the
enclosed form entitled "Notice of Defense" or by delivering or mailing a Notice of
Defense as provided in Section 11506 of the Government Code to:
Mr. Joshua Rudnick
Deputy City Attorney
City Attorney's Office
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Telephone: (661) 326-3721
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The enclosed Notice of Defense, if signed and filed with the BFD-PSD, is
deemed a specific denial of all parts of the Order, but you will not be permitted to raise
any objection to the form of the Order unless you file a further Notice of Defense as
provided in Section 11506 of the Government Code within fifteen (15) days after service
of the Order upon you.
If you file a Notice of Defense within the time permitted, a hearing on the
allegations made in the Order will be conducted by the Fire Chief in accordance with the
procedures specified in Health and Safety Code section 25187(f) (2) and Government
Code sections 11400 et. seq.
The hearing may be postponed for good cause. If you have good cause, you
must notify the BFD-PSD within ten (10) working days after you discover the good
cause. Failure to notify the BFD-PSD within ten (10) working days will deprive you of a
postponement.
Copies of Government Code Sections 11507.5, 11507.6 and 11507.7 are
attached. if you desire the names and addresses of witnesses or an opportunity to
inspect and copy items in possession, custody or control of the BFD-PSD, you may
contact:
Mr. Joshua Rudnick
Deputy City Attorney
City Attorney's Office
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Telephone: (661) 326-3721
Whether or not you have a hearing, you may confer informally with the CUPA to
discuss the alleged facts, determinations, corrective actions and penalty. An informal
co I nference does not, however, postpone the fifteen (15) day period you have to request
a hearing on the Order. An informal conference may be pursued simultaneously with
the hearing process.
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You may, but are not required, to be represented by counsel at any or all stages
of these proceedings.
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
If you wish to discuss this matter with the BFD-PSD, an Informal Conference has
been scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bakersfield Fire Department
Prevention Services Division
2101 H Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
(661) 326-3979
You may inform the BFD-PSD at the conference whether you wish to pursue a
formal hearing or waive your right to a formal hearing, as explained below.
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FORMAL HEARING RIGHTS
IS
YOU MUST FILE A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A HEARING WITHIN FIFTEEN
(15) DAYS IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A FORMAL HEARING.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FIRE DEPARTMENT / PREVENTION SERVICES DIVISION
In the Matter of:
GRIFFITH COMPANY
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION NO.
C0101416
Respondent.
Docket No.: 2018-02
ENFORCEMENT ORDER
Bakersfield Municipal Code
Section 15.65.120
INTRODUCTION
1. Parties. The Bakersfield Fire Department, Prevention Services Division
(BFD-PSD) authorized by the Fire Chief to enforce the California Fire Code in the City
of Bakersfield, issues this Enforcement Order (Order) to GRIFFITH COMPANY
(Respondent), doing business in the City of Bakersfield, California.
1.2. Site. Respondent violations occurred at the 1215 E. White Lane, in the
City of Bakersfield, California on May 7, 2018.
1.3 Jurisdiction. Section 15.65.120 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
authorizes the BFD-PSD to order action necessary to correct violations and assess a
penalty when the BFD-PSD determines
that
any person
has violated specified
provisions of the California Fire Code or
any
permit, rule,
regulation, standard, or
requirement issued or adopted pursuant thereto.
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DETERMINATION OF VIOLATIONS
The BFD-PSD hereby determines that Respondent violated:
2.1 California Health and Safety Code, Section 25507, to wit: a business shall
establish and implement a business plan for emergency response to a release or
threatened release of a hazardous material in accordance with the standards prescribed
in the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 25503 if the business meets any of the
followinq conditions at any unified program facility: (1)(A) It handles a hazardous
material or a mixture containing a hazardous material that has a quantity at any one
time during the reporting year that is equal to, or greater than, 55 -gallons for materials
that are liquids, 500 pounds for solids, or 200 cubic feet for compressed gas, as defined
in subdivision (i) of Section 25501.
2.1.1 Respondent handled approximately 1000 gallons of diesel fuel in storage
and/or use to power a generator for business operations at the site, without the required
business plan and Unified Hazardous Materials/Waste Permit issued by the BFID-PSID.
A fire involving the unpermitted diesel fuel subsequently occurred on May 7, 2018.
2.2 A business that violates Sections 25504 to 25508.2, inclusive, or Section
25511, shall be civilly liable in an amount of not more than two thousand dollars
($2,000) for each day in which the violation occurs. If the violation results in, or
significantly contributes to an emergency, including a fire, the business shall also be
assessed the full cost of the emergency response, as well as the cost of cleaning up
and disposing of the hazardous materials.
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SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE
3. Based on the forgoing DETERMINATION OF VIOLATIONS, IT IS
HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
3.1 Respondent shall make all necessary arrangements to comply with the fire
code requirements for submitting and obtaining an approved Unified Hazardous
Materials/Waste Permit through this office, prior to engaging in a regulated activity.
3.2 Communications. All approvals and decisions of the BFD-PSD made
regarding submittals and notifications will be communicated to Respondent in writing by
the Director of Prevention Services or his/her designee. No informal advice, guidance,
suggestions, or comments by the BFD-PSD regarding reports, plans, specifications,
schedules, or any writings by the Respondent shall be construed to relieve Respondent
of the obligation to obtain such formal approvals as may be required.
3.3 Review and Approval. If the BFD-PSD determines that the schedule, or
other documents submitted for approval pursuant to this order fails to comply with the
order or fails to protect public health or fire safety or the environment, the BFD-PSD
may:
a. Modify the document as deemed necessary and approve the document as
modified, or
b. Return the document to Respondent with recommended changes and a
date by which Respondent with recommended changes and a date by which
Respondent must submit to the BFD-PSD a revised document incorporating the
recommended changes.
3.4 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Respondent shall carry out this Order
in compliance with all local, State, and federal requirements, including but not limited to
requirements to obtain permits prior to performing any work and to assure worker
safety.
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3.5 Endangerment during Implementation. In the event that the BFID-PSID
determines that any circumstances or activity (whether or not pursued in compliance
with this Order) are creating an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or
welfare of people on the site or in the surrounding area or to the environment, the BFD-
PSID may order Respondent to stop further implementation of this Order for such period
of time as needed to abate the endangerment. Any deadline in this Order directly
affected by a Stop Work Order under this section shall be extended for the term of the
Stop Work Order.
3.6 Liability. Nothing in this Order shall constitute or be construed as a
satisfaction or release from liability for any conditions or claims arising as a result of
past, current, or future operations of Respondent other than those violations alleged in
section 2 of this order. Notwithstanding compliance with the terms of this Order,
Respondent may be required to take further actions as are necessary to protect public
health, safety or the environment.
3.7 Data and Document Availability. Respondent shall permit the BFID-PSID
and its authorized representatives to inspect and copy all sampling, testing, monitoring,
and other data generated by Respondent or on Respondent's behalf in any way
pertaining to work undertaken pursuant to this Order. Respondent shall allow the BFID-
PSID and its authorized representatives to take duplicates of any samples collected by
Respondent pursuant to this Order. Respondent shall maintain a central depository of
the data, reports, and other documents prepared pursuant to this Order. All such data,
reports, and other documents shall be preserved by Respondent for a minimum of three
years after the conclusion of all activities under this Order. If the BFID-PSD requests
that some or all of these documents be preserved for a longer period of time,
Respondent shall comply with that request, deliver the documents to the BFD-PSD, or
permit the BFID-PSD to copy the documents prior to destruction.
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3.8 Government Liabilities. The City of Bakersfield shall not be liable for
injuries or damages to persons or property resulting from acts or omissions by
Respondent or related parties in carrying out activities pursuant to this Order, nor shall
the City of Bakersfield be held as a party to any contract entered into by Respondent or
its agents in carrying out activities pursuant to the Order.
3.9 Additional Enforcement Actions. By issuance of this Order, the BFD-PSD
does not waive the right to take further enforcement actions.
3.10 Incorporation of Plans and Reports. All plans, schedules, and reports that
require BFD-PSD approval and are submitted by respondent pursuant to this Order are
incorporated in this Order upon approval by the BFD-PSD.
3.11 Extension Request., If Respondent is unable to perform any activity or
submit any document within the time required under this Order, the Respondent may,
prior to expiration of the time, request an extension of time in writing. The extension
request shall include a justification for the delay.
3.12 Extension Approvals. If the BFD-PSD determines that good cause exists
for an extension, it will grant the request and specify in writing a new compliance
schedule.
3.13 Penalties for Noncompliance. Failure to comply with the terms of this
Order may also subject Respondent to costs, penalties, and/or punitive damages for
any costs incurred by the BFD-PSD or other government agencies as a result of such
failure, as provided by the Bakersfield Municipal Code and other applicable provisions
of law.
3.14 Parties Bound. This Order shall apply to and be binding upon
Respondent, and its officers, directors and agents, including but not limited to
individuals, and upon the BFD-PSD and any successor agency that may have
responsibility for and jurisdiction over the subject matter of this order.
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PENALTY
4. The BFD-PSD assesses a fine of $2,000 plus full cost recovery of the
emergency response ($.11,213.65) pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section
25515(a). Payment of the total penalty of $13,213.66 is due within thirty (30) days
from the effective date of the Order. Respondent's check shall be made payable to City
of Bakersfield, Fire Department Prevention Services Division, and shall identify the
Respondent and Docket Number, as shown in the heading of this case. Respondent
shall deliver the penalty payment to:
Ms. Toni Crosby
Business Manager
Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
A photocopy of the check shall be sent to:
Mr. Howard H. Wines, III
Director of Prevention Services
City of Bakersfield
2101 H Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
5. This Order is final and effective upon execution by the City and
Respondent.
6. "Days" for purposes of this Order means calendar days.
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Date of Issuance: May 15, 2018.
Mr. Howard H. Wines, III
Director of Prevention Services
City of Bakersfield
Griffith Company
Typed or Printed Name of
Respondent's Representative
cc: Mr. Joshua Rudnick
Deputy City Attorney
City Attorney's Office
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Deputy Fire Chief Ross Kelly
Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H Street
Bakersfield, Ca. 93301
Ms. Toni Crosby
Business Manager
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2101 H Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FIRE DEPARTMENT / PREVENTION SERVICES DIVISION
In the Matter of:
GRIFFITH COMPANY
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION NO.
00101416
Respondent.
Docket No.: 2018-02
NOTICE OF DEFENSE
Bakersfield Municipal Code
Section 15.65.125
1, the undersigned Respondent, acknowledge receipt of a copy of the
Enforcement Order, Statement to Respondent, Government Code sections. 11507.5,
11507.6 and 11507.7, Bakersfield Municipal Code sections 15.65.120, 15.65.125, and
15.65.130, and two copies of this Notice of Defense.
I request a hearing to permit me to present my defense to the allegations
contained in the Enforcement Order.
Dated:
(Signature of Respondent)
Please Type or Print the Name and Mailing
Address of Respondent
(Name)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (zip)
(Telephone Number)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FIRE DEPARTMENT / PREVENTION SERVICES DIVISION
In the Matter of:
GRIFFITH COMPANY
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION NO.
00101416
Respondent.
Docket No.: 2018-02
NOTICE OF DEFENSE
Bakersfield Municipal Code
Section 15.65.125
1, the undersigned Respondent, acknowledge receipt of a copy of the
Enforcement Order, Statement to Respondent, Government Code sections 11507.5,
11507.6 and 11507.7, Bakersfield Municipal Code sections 15.65.120, 15.65.125, and
15.65.130, and two copies of this Notice of Defense.
I req:uest a hearing to permit me to present my defense to the allegations
contained in the Enforcement Order.
Dated: (Signature of Respondent)
Please Type or Print the Name and Mailing
Address of Respondent
(Name)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (zip)
(Telephone Number)
1
Government Code Section 11507.5
The provisions of Section 11507.6 provide the exclusive right to and method of discovery
as to any proceeding governed by this chapter.
Government Code Section 11507.6
After initiation of a proceeding in which a respondent or other party is entitled to a
hearing on the merits, a party, upon written request made to another party, prior to the
hearing and within 30 days after service by the agency of the initial pleading or within
15 days after the service of an additional pleading, is entitled to (1) obtain the names
and addresses of witnesses to the extent known to the other party, including, but not
limited to, those intended to be called to testify at the hearing, and (2) inspect and
make a copy of any of the following in the possession or custody or under the control of
the other party:
(a) A statement of a person, other than the respondent, named in the initial
administrative pleading, or in any additional pleading, when it is claimed that the act
or omission of the respondent as to this person is the basis for the administrative
proceeding;
(b) A statement pertaining to the subject matter of the proceeding made by any party
to another party or person;
(c) Statements of witnesses then proposed to be called by the party and of other
persons having personal knowledge of the acts, omissions or events which are the basis
for the proceeding, not included in (a) or (b) above;
(d) All writings, including, but not limited to, reports of mental, physical and blood
examinations and things which the party then proposes to offer in evidence;
(e) Any other writing or thing which is relevant and which would be admissible in
evidence;
(f) Investigative reports made by or on behalf of the agency or other party pertaining
to the subject matter of the proceeding, to the extent that these reports (1) contain the
names and addresses of witnesses or of persons having personal knowledge of the acts,
omissions or events which are the basis for the proceeding, or (2) reflect matters
perceived by the investigator in the course of his or her investigation, or (3) contain
or include by attachment any statement or writing described in (a) to (e), inclusive, or
summary thereof.
For the purpose of this section, "statements" include written statements by the person
signed or otherwise authenticated by him or her, stenographic, mechanical, electrical or
other recordings, or transcripts thereof, of oral statements by the person, and written
reports or summaries of these oral statements.
Nothing in this section shall authorize the inspection or copying of any writing or
thing which is privileged from disclosure by law or otherwise made confidential or
protected as the attorney's work product.
Government Code Section 11507.7
(a) Any party claiming the party's request for discovery pursuant to Section 11507.6 has
not been complied with may serve and file with the administrative law judge a motion to
compel discovery, naming as respondent the party refusing or failing to comply with
Section 11507.6. The motion shall state facts showing the respondent party failed or
refused to comply with Section 11507.6, a description of the matters sought to be
discovered, the reason or reasons why the matter is discoverable under that section, that
a reasonable and good faith attempt to contact the respondent for an informal resolution
of the issue has been made, and the ground or grounds of respondent's refusal so far as
known to the moving party.
(b) The motion shall be served upon respondent party and filed within 15 days after
the respondent party first evidenced failure or refusal to comply with Section 11507.6 or
within 30 days after request was made and the party has failed to reply to the request,
or within another time provided by stipulation, whichever period is longer.
(c) The hearing on the motion to compel discovery shall be held within 15 days after
the motion, is made, or a later time that the administrative law judge may on the Judge's
own motion for good cause determine. The respondent party shall have the right to serve
and file a written answer or other response to the motion before or at the time of the
hearing.
(d) where the matter sought to be discovered is under the custody or control of the
respondent party and the respondent party asserts that the matter is not a discoverable
matter under the provisions of di I disclosure under those provisions, the
Section 11507.6, or is privileged ag ainst
administrative law judge may order lodge d with it matters provided in subdivision (b) of
Section 915 of the Evidence
Code and examine the matters in accordance with its provisions. the matters examined in
(e) The administrative law judge shall decide the case on
camera, the papers filed by the parties, and such oral argument and additional evidence
as the administrative law judge may allow.
(f) Unless otherwise stipulated by the parties, the administrative law judge shall no
later than 15 days after the hearing make its order denying or granting the motion. The
order shall be in writing setting forth the matters the moving party is entitled to
discover under Section 11507.6. A COPY Of the order shall forthwith be served by mail by
the administrative law judge upon the parties. where the order grants the motion in
whole or in part, the order shall not become effective until 10 days after the date the
order is served.
Where the order denies relief to the moving party, the order shall be effective on the
date it is served.
Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 15.65-120 section 109-3.3
109.3.3 . Prosecution of violations. When the chief finds any buildings, premises, vehicle,
storage facility or outdoor area that is in violation of this code, the chief is
authorized to issue administrative compliance orders requiring that the violation be
corrected and imposing an administrative penalty, in accordance with the following:
1. In establishing a penalty amount and ordering that the violation be corrected
pursuant to this section the chief shall take into consideration the nature,
circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation, the violator's past and-
present efforts to prevent, abate, or clean up conditions posing a threat to the
public health or fire safety £ ec�hthatv�hen�mp�sithonvofltherpenaltyiwould tpenalty, and the deterrent ef have on
both the violator and the regulated community.
2. All administrative penalties collected from actions brought by the chief pursuant
to this section shall be deposited into a special account that shall be expended to
fund the activities of the prevention services division in enforcing this code.
3. The chief shall consult with the district attorney, county counsel, or city
attorney on the development of policies to be followed in exercising the authority
delegated pursuant to this section as it relates to the authority of the chief to
issue orders.
Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 15.65-125 section 109.3-3.1
109.3.3.1 Administrative hearings. Any person served with an order pursuant to Section
109.3.3 who has been unable to resolve any violation with the prevention services
division, may within fifteen days after service of the order, request a hearing pursuant
to this section by filing with the chief a notice of defense. The notice shall be filed
with the prevention services office that issued the order. A notice of defense shall be
deemed filed within the fifteen-day period provided by this section if it is postmarked
within that fifteen-day period. if no notice of defense is filed within the time limits
provided by this subdivision, the order shall become final.
The hearing decision issued pursuant to this section shall be effective and final upon
issuance by the chief. A copy of the decision shall be served by personal service or by
certified mail upon the party served with the order, or their representative, if any.
Any provision of an order issued under this section, except the imposition of an
administrative penalty, s hall take effect upon issuance by the chief if the chief finds
that the violation or violations of law associated with that provision may pose an
imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or safety or the environment.
A request for a hearing shall not stay the effect of that provision of the order pending
a hearing decision. However, if the chief determines that any or all provisions of the
order are so related that the public health or safety or the environment can be protected
only by immediate compliance with the order as a whole, the order as a whole, except the
y, shall by the . A
imposition of an administrative penalt effect take of the effect order upon as a whole issuance pending a chief hearing
request for a hearing shall not stay the
decision.
A decision issued pursuant to this section may be reviewed by a court pursuant to Section
11523 of the Government Code. in all proceedings pursuant to this section, the court
shall uphold the decision of the chief if the decision is based upon substantial evidence
in the record as a whole. The filing of a petition for writ of mandate shall not stay any
action required pursuant to Section 109.3.2 or the accrual of any penalties assessed.
This subdivision does not prohibit the court from granting any appropriate relief within
its jurisdiction.
Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 15.65-130 section 109.4
109.4 violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand
dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a
separate offense.
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Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661 326 3911
Incident Report Printed: 0511512018 09:49:17
2018- 1813659 -000 Number of Pages: 9
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Basic
Alarm Date and Time
08:22:14 Monday, May 7, 2018
Arrival Time
08:26:47
Controlled Date and Time
Last Unit Cleared Date and Time
14:10:44 Monday, May 7, 2018
Response Time
0:04:33
Priority Response
Yes
Completed
Yes
Fire Department Station
B05
Shift
A
Incident Type
123 - Fire in portable building, fixed location
Aid Given or Received
2 - Automatic aid received
Action Taken 1
11 - Extinguish
Action Taken 2
12 - Salvage & overhaul
Action Taken 3
44 - Hazardous materials leak control & containment
Casualties
No
Apparatus - Suppression
10
Personnel - Suppression Personnel
21
Property Loss
$500,000.00
Contents Loss
$500,000.00
Property Value
$500,000.00
Contents Value
$500,000.00
Property Use
700 - Manufacturing, processing
Location Type
Address
Address
1215 E WHITE LN
City, State Zip
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Latitude
35 190.95
Longitude
-011.85926
Map Page
124 -17 -D
Situation
Initial Dispatch Code
FIRE
Final Dispatch Code
FIRE
Person Involved - ,
Street Address
Phone
6617037388
Street Address
Phone
9514001096
Street Address
Phone
6613465138
Street Address
Phone
6615738340
Street Address
Phone
6618006653
Street Address
PhnnP
6613031869
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2101 H ST
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661 326 3911
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Person Involved - ,
Street Address
Phone
6613167498
Street Address
Phone
6613781972
Street Address
Phone
6614489684
Street Address
Phone
6613761097
Street Address
Phone
6618586881
Street Address
Phone
6616629659
Street Address
Phone
6613017861
Street Address
Phone
6613038135
Street Address
Phone
3238169907
Street Address
Phone
6614409940
Street Address
Phone
6613710675
Street Address
Phone
6613141720
Street Address
Phone
6613014409
Person Involved - Cebula, Ken
Involvement Code
MGR
Last Name
Cebula
First Name
Ken
Street Address
3050 E Birch ST
City, State Zip
Brea, CA 92821
Person Involved - Davenport, Mark
Involvement Code
MGR
Last Name
Davenport
First Name
Mark
Business Name
Griffith Company
Street Address
3050 E Birch ST
City, State Zip
Brea, CA 92821
Phone
5622178030
Fire
Structure Type
Area of ()ruin
1 - Enclosed building
61 - Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
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Fire
Heat Source
10 - Heat from powered equipment, other
Item First Ignited
62 - Flammable liquid/gas - in /from engine or burner
Type of Material
25 - Kerosene, No.l and 2 fuel oil, diesel type
Cause of Ignition
3 - Failure of equipment or heat source
Contribution To Ignition 1
20 - Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
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Structure
Status
2 - In normal use
Floor of Origin
1
Stories Above Grade
1
Building Length
40
Building Width
10
Total Square Feet
400
Fire Spread
5 - Beyond building of origin
Item Contributing To Spread
64 - Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Type of Material Contributing To
25 - Kerosene, No. l and 2 fuel oil, diesel type
Detector Presence
2
AES Presence
3
Apparatus - BE5
Apparatus ID
BE5
Response Time
0:04:33
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
08:22:14 Monday, May 7, 2018
En route to scene date and time
08:25:25 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
08:26:47 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
13:59:27 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus priority response
Yes
Number of People
3
Apparatus Use
I
Apparatus Type
11 - Engine
Personnel 1
0333 - Reynolds, Kristopher M
Position: CAPT
Personnel 2
0461 - Gardley, Eric D
Position: FF
Personnel 3
0487 - Aguilar, Matthew
Position: FF
Apparatus - BB2
Apparatus ID
BB2
Response Time
0:05:47
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
08:22:14 Monday, May 7, 2018
En route to scene date and time
08:23:05 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
08:28:01 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
13:58:57 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus priority response
Yes
Number of People
1
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Apparatus - BB2
Apparatus Use 1
Apparatus Type 92 - Chief officer car
Personnel 1 0299 - Lencioni, Mike
Position: BC
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Apparatus - BC4
Apparatus ID
BC4
Response Time
0:11:11
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
08:24:14 Monday, May 7, 2018
En route to scene date and time
08:26:41 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
08:35:25 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
12:39:35 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus priority response
Yes
Apparatus Use
I
Apparatus Type
92 - Chief officer car
Apparatus - BTK7
Apparatus ID
BTK7
Response Time
0:12:20
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
08:25:41 Monday, May 7, 2018
En route to scene date and time
08:27:12 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
08:38:01 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
08:58:50 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus priority response
Yes
Number of People
4
Apparatus Use
I
Apparatus Type
12 - Truck or aerial
Personnel 1
0356 - Dow, Aaron M
Position: ENG
Personnel 2
0294 - Yates, Joshua K
Position: CAPT
Personnel 3
0313 - Ballock, Gregory
Position: ENG
Personnel 4
0414 - Rodriguez, Derek A
Position: FF
Apparatus - BC1
Apparatus ID
BC 1
Response Time
0:00:05
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
09:42:20 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
09:42:25 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
13:02:30 Monday, May 7, 2018
Apparatus priority. response
Yes
Apparatus Use
I
Apparatus Type
92 - Chief officer car
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Apparatus ID
Response Time
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
En route to scene date and time
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
Apparatus priority response
Number of People
Apparatus Use
Apparatus Type
Personnel 1
Personnel 2
Personnel 3
Apparatus ID
Response Time
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
En route to scene date and time
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
Apparatus priority response
Apparatus Use
Apparatus Type
Apparatus ID
Response Time
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
En route to scene date and time
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
Apparatus priority response
Number of People
Apparatus Use
Apparatus Type
Personnel 1
Personnel 2
Personnel 3
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Apparatus - BE3
BE3
1:15:28
08:50:00 Monday, May 7, 2018
08:50:28 Monday, May 7, 2018
10:05:28 Monday, May 7, 2018
12:50:54 Monday, May 7, 2018
Yes
3
1
11 - Engine
0235 - Heinle, Jeffrey R
Position: CAPT
0379 - Alvarado, Saul A
Position: ENG
0480 - Hissong, Shawn S
Position: FF
Apparatus - BHM15
BHM 15
0:25:58
10:32:56
Monday, May 7, 2018
10:33:01
Monday, May 7, 2018
10:58:54
Monday, May 7, 2018
13:37:41
Monday, May 7, 2018
Yes
1
93 - HazMat unit
Apparatus - BE15
BE15
0:13:44
10:45:10 Monday, May 7, 2018
10:45:13 Monday, May 7, 2018
10:58:54 Monday, May 7, 2018
12:04:33 Monday, May 7, 2018
Yes
3
1
11 - Engine
0284 - Mullen, Chad
Position: CAPT
0413 - Orndorff, Aaron C
Position: ENG
0464 - Rogers, Sean M
Position: FF
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Apparatus ID
Response Time
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
Apparatus priority response
Number of People
Apparatus Use
Apparatus Type
Personnel 1
Personnel 2
Personnel 3
Personnel 4
Apparatus ID
Response Time
Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time
En route to scene date and time
Apparatus Arrival Date and Time
Apparatus Clear Date and Time
Apparatus priority response
Number of People
Apparatus Use
Apparatus Type
Personnel 1
Personnel 2
Personnel 3
Reported By
Officer In Charge
Reviewer
Narrative Name
Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H ST.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661 326 3911
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Apparatus - BTK15
BTK 15
0:00:16
11:47:25 Monday, May 7, 2018
11 :47:41 Monday, May 7, 2018
13:36:10 Monday, May 7, 2018
Yes
4
1
12 - Truck or aerial
0287 - Borden, Chris
Position: CAPT
0212 - Gee, Lorran N
Position: ENG
0422 - Tiner, Kyle I
Position: ENG
0433 - Hinkle, Kevin S
Position: FF
Apparatus - BE6
BE6
4:17:39
08:22:14 Monday, May 7, 2018
11:13:15 Monday, May 7, 2018
12:39:53 Monday, May 7, 2018
14: 10:44 Monday, May 7, 2018
Yes
3
1
11 - Engine
0246 - Payne, Todd P
Position: CAPT
0458 - Arthur, Greg B
Position: FF
0508 - Morgan, Robert W
Position: FF
Authority
0333 - Reynolds, Kristopher M
23:08:09 Monday, May 7, 2018
0333 - Reynolds, Kristopher M
23:08:10 Monday, May 7, 2018
E3
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Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661 326 3911
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Narrative Type Incident
Narrative Date 13:10:06 Monday, May 7, 2018
Author 0235 - Heinle, Jeffrey R
Author Rank CAPT
Author Assignment 1
Narrative Text At 0822 hours on Monday May 7, 2018. Ten units were assigned to this incident.
Twenty -one personnel responded. We arrived on scene at 0826 hours. The incident
occurred at 1215 E WHITE Ln, BAKERSFIELD. The local station is B05.
Alarm number 1813659 has been assigned to this incident.
E3 was notified to respond to Station 1 and collect 20 5 gallon containers of AAA foam
and then bring them to the White Incident.
E3 loaded 23 containers
E3 arrived on scene and assisted with fire attack and water shuttle.
Company 3 was re- assigned to Hazmat Group with objective of Tech/Ref on HM 15 until
T15 arrived.
After T15 arrived Company 3 was reassigned to Fire attack.
During the incident Company 3 relieved the Safety officer twice and assumed SO while
meetings were taking place at the CP.
E3 was invovled with various fire attack tactics including defensive operations with ground
monitors and medium attack lines.
E3 rotated through rehab multiple times during the incident.
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E3 was released from the incident after the fire was extinguished.
Narrative Name
E6
Narrative Type
Incident
Narrative Date
15:37:34 Monday, May 7, 2018
Author
0246 - Payne, Todd P
Author Rank
CAPT
Author Assignment
1
Narrative Text
E6 arrived on scene and was given the assignment of water supply. Co 6 located a 2" PVC
pipe with low flow volume and advised the I.C. that we would have to start water shuttle
operations. E6 was used as a water shuttle and the crew was used as man powe. E6
complete
Narrative Name
HM 15
Narrative Type
Incident
Narrative Date
15:54:15 Monday, May 7, 2018
Author
0287 - Borden, Chris
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Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661 326 3911
Incident Report Printed: 0511512018 09:49:17
2018- 1813659 -000 Number of Pages: 9.
Author Rank CAPT
Author Assignment I
Narrative Text At 0822 hours on Monday May 7, 2018. Ten units were assigned to this incident.
Twenty -one personnel responded. We arrived on scene at 0826 hours and cleared at 1410
hours. The incident occurred at 1215 E WHITE Ln, BAKERSFIELD. The local station is
B05.
Alarm number 1813659 has been assigned to this incident.
Upon arrival HM 15 was assigned HazMat Group Supervisor (HMG). We were assigned
to conduct plume modeling and tracking; set isolation zones; and to make all required
mandatory notifications. HMG assigned a firefighter to conduct reconnaissance around the
perimeter of the fire. A back up firefighter was assigned to provide for safety.
Reconnaissance was conducted and no hazards were noted. All notifications were made
and HMG notified the IC that our isolation zone was 300'. HM15 stood by until released
The involved structure is described as an enclosed building. The building was occupied
and operating. "Machinery room or area" best describes the primary use of the room or
space where the fire originated. This building has one story above ground. The fire
occurred on the first floor. The fire spread beyond the building of origin. "Heat from
powered equipment" best describes the heat source that caused the ignition. Failure of
equipment or heat source caused the ignition. The material first ignited was "kerosene,
No. l and 2 fuel oil, diesel type ". The use, or purpose of the material that was first ignited
was "flammable liquid/gas - in /from engine or burner ". "Mechanical failure, malfunction"
contributed to the ignition of the fire.
The material contributing most to flame spread was "kerosene, No. l and 2 fuel oil, diesel
type ". The use, or purpose of the contributing material was "flammable liquid/gas in
container or pipe ".
The estimated property loss on this incident was $500,000. The estimated content loss was
$500,000. The estimated property value was $500,000. The estimated content value was
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by the IC.
Narrative Name
E5
Narrative Type
Incident
Narrative Date
20:07:25 Monday, May 7, 2018
Author
0333 - Reynolds, Kristopher M
Author Rank
CAPT
Author Assignment
I
Narrative Text
At 0822 hours on Monday May 7, 2018 we were dispatched to a fire in portable building
in a fixed location. Ten units were assigned to this incident. Twenty -one personnel
responded. We arrived on scene at 0826 hours and cleared at 1410 hours. The incident
occurred at 1215 E WHITE Ln, BAKERSFIELD. The local station is B05. The general
description of this property is manufacturing, processing. The primary task(s) performed at
the scene by responding personnel was extinguishment. Automatic aid was received on this
incident.
The involved structure is described as an enclosed building. The building was occupied
and operating. "Machinery room or area" best describes the primary use of the room or
space where the fire originated. This building has one story above ground. The fire
occurred on the first floor. The fire spread beyond the building of origin. "Heat from
powered equipment" best describes the heat source that caused the ignition. Failure of
equipment or heat source caused the ignition. The material first ignited was "kerosene,
No. l and 2 fuel oil, diesel type ". The use, or purpose of the material that was first ignited
was "flammable liquid/gas - in /from engine or burner ". "Mechanical failure, malfunction"
contributed to the ignition of the fire.
The material contributing most to flame spread was "kerosene, No. l and 2 fuel oil, diesel
type ". The use, or purpose of the contributing material was "flammable liquid/gas in
container or pipe ".
The estimated property loss on this incident was $500,000. The estimated content loss was
$500,000. The estimated property value was $500,000. The estimated content value was
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Bakersfield Fire Department
2101 H ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661 326 3911
Incident Report Printed: 0511512018 09:49:17
2018- 1813659 -000 Number of Pages: 9
$500,000.
Alarm number 1813659 has been assigned to this incident.
Engine 5 arrived on scene of a working fire in a large generator. I (KRIS REYNOLDS)
conducted a report on conditions, established command (Generator IC), and assigned
incoming resources. The large trailer that the generator was housed in was fully involved
upon arrival and was located on the Southeast side of the property. While en route
Battalion 2 requested a reinforced alarm.
After exiting Engine 5, I (REYNOLDS) attempted to conduct a 360 degree reconnaissance
of the involved items. I was unable to conduct a complete 360 because of the distance
around the involved equipment, however, I was able to see 3 sides of the trailer and
involved items. The Trailer housed a large generator and switch board panel as well as a
small office. The generator was fueled by a 1000 gallon diesel fuel tank, housed inside the
trailer. The generator powered two rock crushing units that were also became involved in
the main body of fire.
Company 5 deployed an 1 3/4" attack line to the Alpha side of the trailer and assigned
Company 6 to water supply and a back -up line.
Battalion 2 arrived on scene and assumed command of the Generator incident and assigned
Company 5 to Fire Attack. Fire Attack had Company 6, Company 41, Truck Company 41,
and Company 3 assigned for assistance. Fire Attack put three 13/4" handlines into
operation. Two of the handlines were outfitted with foam eductors and flowed a total of
60 5 gallon buckets of Aqueous Film- Forming Foam.
The majority of the fire was coming from the fuel tank that supplied the generator. A
portable monitor was put into service and remained unmanned until Fire Attacked
achieved knock down on the fire.
Company 5 and Company 6 completed overhaul operations and reloading of all the
equipment.
Engine 5 completed assignment at 1410.
Prevention 4 requested a Cal OES number for the Generator incident. The number is
18 -2943. See Prevention 4's report for further.
See additional Company supplements for further.
End of Report
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Date 05/07/2018
Reporting 2 = Griffith Company
Address 1215 E White Lane
Telephone No. 661- 203 -2850 Mike Williams
Location of the incident
1215 E. White Lane
Time 1030
Shane Gardner
Description of the incident ( Chemical name and Quantity
Generator trailer with large fuel tank involved in fire, fire is actively burning at this time unknown if 1000gal fuel tank has been compromised.
RIM
9rbsery tiorlls
ev4 on scene at 1035, active fire in trailer which housed a 1000 fuel tank. Contractor on site states the fuel tank was filled Friday and no work was done over
the weekend. Fire is currently burning directly in the area of a single wall steel belly tank used to power the site. On site chemicals include 1000gal diesel fuel
tank, 55gal ISO 150 gear oil, 55 gal hydraulic oil, 1- 1501bs oxygen tank.
Special Conditions and / or health risks
unknown amount of fuel, potential rupture of the tank placing firefighting personnel in harms way.
az Mat Tea m Dispatched Q
OES Number Required
Number 18 -2943
Foss Exposure Victims
After conducting plume modeling, the area that should be notified is within the facility, no outside exposure to the public.
Iva dieal Attention enquired or Obtained
Probable Hazardous JE
Discussion and Disposition
When I arrived on scene I made contact with the IC (BAT2) and Command 1, 1 was given the order to find out what the potential risk to our personnel was if the
tank was to rupture. After speaking with Mike Williams (Griffith Company) who informed me the tank was a single wall tank built approximately 20 years ago the
information was relayed back to the IC. The decision was made to set up a monitor and pull all firefighting personnel back. An unknown amount of Hazardous
Materials was released onto the ground due to firefighting operations.
Referral ?
Owner responsible for the clean up. Mike Carpertea (safety) 310 -200 -5271
Hazardous Materials Spill Report - 18 -2943
r: • Emergency
Hazardous •pa
Page 1 of 2
DATE: 05/07/2018
TIME: 1025
RECEIVED BY:
CONTROL #:
Cal OES -18 -2943
RC -
1. NAME: 2. AGENCY:
3. PHONE #: 4. Ext:
5. PAG /CELL:
La. PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES:
1. NAME: 2. AGENCY:
3. PHONE #: 4. Ext:
5. PAG /CELL:
Bakersfield City Fire
Department
Lb. PERSON REPORTING SPILL (If different from above):
1. NAME: 2. AGENCY:
3. PHONE #: 4. Ext:
5. PAG /CELL:
2. SUBSTANCE TYPE:
2. a. b.QTY: >= <Amount Measure
c. TYPE: d. OTHER:
e. f. VESSEL
SUBSTANCE:
PIPELINE >= 300
Tons
1. Diesel < 1000 Gal(s)
PETROLEUM
No No
2, =
No No
3, -
No No
g• Caller reports a 1,000 gallon fuel tank is on fire, on site of a concrete crushing
DESCRIPTION: facility. Firefighting efforts underway. Caller reports no waterways will be
impacted.
h. CONTAINED: i. WATER j. WATERWAY: k. DRINKING WATER
INVOLVED: IMPACTED
No No No
1. KNOWN None
IMPACT
3. a. INCIDENT LOCATION: 1215 East White Ln.
b. CITY: c. COUNTY: d. ZIP:
Bakersfield Kern County
4. INCIDENT DESCRIPTION:
a. DATE: b. TIME (Military): c. SITE:
05/07/2018 0830 Merchant/Business
e. INJURIES f. FATALITY g. EVACUATION
No No No
6. NOTIFICATION INFORMATION:
a. ON SCENE: b. OTHER ON SCENE:
Fire Dept.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
UNIFIED APCD
d. REPORTED CAUSE
Other
Description for Other :.fire
h. CLEANUP BY:
Contractor
c. OTHER NOTIFIED:
d. ADMIN. AGENCY: Bakersfield Fire e. SEC. AGENCY: Kern Co. Environmental
Department Health Services Department
f. ADDITIONAL COUNTY: g. ADMIN. AGENCY:
h. NOTIFICATION LIST:
DOG Unit: RWQCB Unit: .
5C
AA /CUPA, DTSC, RWQCB, US EPA, USFWS, COMP
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FT08296
(Domestic Stock and Agricultural Cooperative Corporations)
FEES (Filing and Disclosure): $25.00.
FILED
If this is an amendment, see instructions.
IMPORTANT — READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM
In the office of the Secretary of State
of the State of California
1. CORPORATE NAME
GRIFFITH COMPANY
DEC -20 2017
2. CALIFORNIA CORPORATE NUMBER
C0101416
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of State, check the box and proceed to Item 17.
Complete Addresses for the Following (Do not abbreviate the name of the city. Items 4 and 5 cannot be P.O. Boxes.)
4. STREET ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE CITY STATE ZIP CODE
3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
5. STREET ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA, IF ANY CITY STATE ZIP CODE
3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
6. MAILING ADDRESS OF CORPORATION, IF DIFFERENT THAN ITEM 4 CITY STATE ZIP CODE
Names and Complete Addresses of the Following Officers (The corporation must list these three officers. A comparable title for the specific
officer may be added; however, the preprinted titles on this form must not be altered.)
7. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER! ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
THOMAS L. FOSS 3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
8. SECRETARY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
GORDON M. CSUTAK 3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
9. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
GORDON M. CSUTAK 3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
Names and Complete Addresses of All Directors, Including Directors Who are Also Officers (The corporation must have at least one
director. Attach additional pages, if necessary.)
10. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
GORDON M. CSUTAK 3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
11. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
THOMAS L. FOSS 3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
12. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
JAIMIE ANGUS 3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
13. NUMBER OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IF ANY: 1
Agent for Service of Process If the agent is an individual, the agent must reside in California and Item 15 must be completed with a California street
address, a P.O. Box address is not acceptable. If the agent is another corporation, the agent must have on file with the California Secretary of State a
certificate pursuant to California Corporations Code section 1505 and Item 15 must be left blank.
14. NAME OF AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
ESTEBAN A. RUELAS
15. STREET ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA, IF AN INDIVIDUAL CITY STATE ZIP CODE
3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
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16. DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION
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.GRIFFITH COMPANY
B. CALIFORNIA CORPORATE NUMBER C0101416
C. List of Additional Directors
NAME ADDRESS CITY
JAMES D. WALTZE 3050 E. BIRCH STREET, BREA, CA 92821
STATE
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