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Question 1

AUTHORITY

Authority at a hazmat incident is derived from

Answer 1

Interagency hazardous materials response

-Which defines the general responsibilities of respondent agency

Question 2

The Jacksonville fire and rescue department has the authority with a few exceptions to assume command of any hazardous material incident: Exceptions are: 3

Answer 2

Marine incident under jurisdiction of the US Coast Guard
Incident on military bases
Nuclear incident such as plane crashes involving nuclear weapons

Question 3

The first arriving agency will take command until

Answer 3

A more appropriate Coordinator/incident commander arrive

Question 4

When a call is received indicating a possible hazmat incident if FRCC will attempt to obtain information regarding incident is involved including: 6

Answer 4

• Name
• Amount
• Type
• Size container
• Type of problem
• Property Of the reporting material

Question 5

Once confirmation of a hazmat incident has been established the IC Will advise if FRCC

Answer 5

Make required notifications as needed

EMRD, STATE WARNING POINT, COAST GUARD, DOT

Question 6

COMMAND
-Establishing into the command is required by federal law is not an option
Person in charge of the first arriving unit will- established command,And they will advise are responding units with the staging if possible a safer route to the incident location

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Safety officer must be designated to monitor operations. This is required by federal law is not an option

Question 7

SIZE UP

The critical aspect of the response to A hazmat incident is the

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Initial size up of the situation

Question 8

Upon arrival of the first unit, there are certain factors/conditions that must be taken into account before any commitment of Jeopardy personnel. These are: 4

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-Wind conditions and direction
Topography the incident location
-Area of involvement(open or confined space)
-Type of materials involved (solid, liquid, or vapor)
-Hazards of the materials involved

Question 9

The objective of size up is to the following reasons:3

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1. Identify product involved
2. Assess the nature and severity of the problem
3. Gathered sufficient information to formulate a valid incident action plan

Question 10

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
A primary consideration in the size of any hazmat incident is the…..
This is a prime responsibility of the……

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Identification of materials involved in hazards present

First arriving you

Question 11

To help identify the hazard personnel so check for the following: (6)

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• Labels
• placards
• Shipping papers
• Material safety data sheets(MSDS)
• Find and talk to the driver possible

Question 12

SCENE ASSESSMENT:

Follows size up and consideration of the first arriving company officer should be:

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• The need for the hazardous Materials team

- Scene management

Question 13

INCIDENT ACTION PLAN:
-Incident action plan begins with a thorough on scene analysis by the first arriving company officer.
-Formulated the incident action plan utilizing the following priorities:
4

Answer 13

1. Safety for jfrd personnel
   - Unless rescue is required that IC should not commit personnel to the hot zone until decontamination capabilities are available
   - Work in pairs
2. Safety of civilians
   - Begin evacuation/rescue of civilians that are downwind of fumes, vapors, and/or runoff
   - Secure Hazard area with barriers
   - Provide medical assistance As needed
   - Patients May need to be decontaminated for transport
3. Conservation of property
   - Minimize the amount of property damage
   - Dike for ventilate materials away from persons and property
4. Control/stabilization of incident
   - Primary effort should Be made to minimize the escape of hazardous materials

Question 14

• Direct and run off to a safehold area

- Dissipating Vapors

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Defensive

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• Diluting materials
• Neutralizing substance
• Plugging for shutting off leak

Answer 15

Offensive

Question 16

ZONING

Immediately after identifying the hazard, ___ shall be Established

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Control zones

Question 17

Zoning will be divided into three distinct areas determined by

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Hazmat team

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Represents A danger to life and health

-It should be imposed with extreme caution

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Hot zone

Question 19

No personnel or equipment would leave the hot zone without

Answer 19

Going through the decontamination process

Question 20

___ ___ Will be restricted to essential personnel and equipment only
-Provides for designated entry point to the hot zone and a designated exit route Through a decontamination station

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Warm zone

Question 21

This is a safe area were all supporting personnel, assisting agencies, staging, equipment, and IC are located

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Code zone

Question 22

Decontamination

Success of Decon, like that of any operation, is based on

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Standardization

Question 23

For the decontamination procedure itself, the IC will appoint a..

Answer 23

Decontamination officer

Question 24

The Decon officer is responsible for the required decontamination procedures which include the following
4

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• Establishing the decontamination sector
• The timing on scene air requirements
• What a meeting with command, the hazmat team, and the safety officer regarding the use of proper PPE buy those operating in both the hot zone and the the sector
• Insuring personnel exit hot zone to the decon sector

Question 25

The decontamination zone is located in the ___ __and it extends from the___ ___To the__ __

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warm zone, hot zone, cold zone

Question 26

The size of the Decon Zone and the number of the Decon Station will be determined by the

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Hazmat team

Question 27

Once the Decon Zone is chosen, it shall be....

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Marked clearly with some type of physical barrier

Question 28

Decontamination procedures | Decontamination agents and the the degree of decon Will be determined by

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The hazmat

Question 29

Equipment or gear that cannot be decontaminated would be

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Discarded by proper agencies

Question 30

Method of decontamination | When determining a method of decontamination, Consider the property of the hazardous material:(5)

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- Health hazards - Effects on the skin - Toxicity - Reactivity - Solubility

Question 31

Although it is difficult to standardize decontamination methods due to the numerous types of properties hazardous materials there are a few general methods: (3)

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Dilution Absorption Degradation

Question 32

Reduces the concentration of the contaminants were less dangerous level

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Dilution

Question 33

Absorbs the contaminant, but does not alter its chemical make up

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Absorption

Question 34

Adding another chemical to the contaminant to render it harmless.

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Degradation

Question 35

Accurate information must be obtained prior to using this method decon

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Degradation

Question 36

Refer to ___ ___ on the specific hazardous material involved to determine signs and symptoms of overexposure

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technical data

Question 37

Treatment of Contaminated Individuals | All personnel involved in a treatment protocol to utilize

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protective clothing

Question 38

If immediate medical treatment is required, decontamination may be delayed until the victim is ___. Medical treatment in these situations will be performed by ___ on scene. Once the victim is stabilized, ______ is required prior to placement in Rescue Unit for further treatment or transportation.

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stabilized personnel decontamination

Question 39

If persons who are potentially contaminated must be transported, the recieving hospital....

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must be notified

Question 40

Medical Surveilance/Rehab All JFRD personnel who are decontaminated will be required to undergo medical evaluation immediately upon ___ decon zone. These personnel will be observed in the rehab area for a minimum of __ minutes

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exiting | 30

Question 41

Incident Termination The JFRD Should maintain security at the seem to prevent accidental contamination or injury to civilians. This security area will be determined by the ____, and the responsibility for security should be passed to the appropriate ___ ____ ___.

Answer 41

IC | Law enforcement Agency

Question 42

When the __ has determined that the incident is mitigated and JFRD services are no longer required, control of the site will be passed to the appropriate agency, (3)

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IC | EMRD, State Warning Point, DOT

Question 43

JFRD Personnel involved in hazmat incident will place an entry in the ___ ___ ___ ___ found on ______. The report should include the ___ ___ involved and all ___ utilized

Answer 43

Special operation report builder Fireweb Specific Contaminants equipment

Question 44

Following shifts shall thoroughly inspect equipment for contaminants. Any evidence of contaminants shall warrant further decontamination and notification of the _____ ____.

Answer 44

District Chief