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1
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What does CBRN stand for?

A

Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear

2
Q

The term CBRN is used for a specific type of …..

A

Terrorist threat.

It incorporates a deliberate attack using chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear agents with the intention of causing harm to people or the structure of society.

3
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What might firefighters encounter at a CBRN event?

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Potential for mass casualties and the need for immediate care.

Potential large loss of life.

Potential for long term health and environment effects.

Extremely hazardous environment.

Delay in determining agent/material involved.

Use of a combination of CBRN materials.

Narrow timeframe to administer life saving treatment.

The need for immediate specialist pharmaceuticals.

Need to deploy specialist DIM equipment.

Mass decontamination.

Coordinated multi agency command

4
Q

Chemical agent can be classed into three categories. What are they?

A

Lethal

Damaging

Incapacitating

5
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Biological agents can be grouped into two categories. What are they?

A

Live agents

Toxins

6
Q

What does radiation affect?

A

The living tissue it comes into contact with.

7
Q

Where might radiological materials be found?

A

Hospitals

Universities

Factories

Construction sites

Laboratories

Domestic smoke alarms

8
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What device might be used at a terrorist incident involving radiological materials?

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A Radiological Dispersal Device.

These are either active (designed to spread radiation over a large area) or passive (designed to cause a more localised contamination)

9
Q

What is an IND

A

An improvised nuclear device

10
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What are the three responses to a CBRN event?

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RESPONSE- the first three hours of an event.

RECOVERY- after the first three hours and potentially the first 24 hours

RESTORATION- on conclusion of the incident and may last through 12 weeks after an event

11
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What are the 9 key tasks that apply to a CBRN event?

A

Command and control

Mobilisation

Arrival at scene

Scene assessment

Scene management

Deliberate reconnaissance

Rescue and triage

Support and decontamination

Survivor management

12
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What are the generic key roles to a CBRN event?

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To save life

To fight and prevent fires

To manage hazardous materials and protect the environment

Ensure the health and safety of fire service and other responders

Safety management within the inner cordon

13
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What might be an indicator of a CBRN event

A

Dead or distressed people, birds or animals.

Multiple individuals showing signs of illness, irritation, nausea, sweating, breathing difficulties, convulsions, death

The unexpected presence of hazardous materials

Unexplained smells or tastes in the atmosphere

Unexplained vapour or mist clouds

Unexplained oils or films on water

Withered plant life or vegetation

14
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Who controls the inner cordon at a CBRN event?

A

LFB

15
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Who controls the outer cordon of a CBRN event?

A

The police

16
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Who takes the lead for decontamination

A

The LAS (however, it is vital that the decontamination process begins immediately)