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When responding to any type of run at USPS bulk facilities what should always be done

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Verify the type of incident responding too

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Must you complete a CIDS FOR A USPS facility with bio-detection system ?

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CIDS MANDATORY
INCLUDE IN transmitted Data section
“USPS BIO-detection system”

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If a BDS alarm goes off in a USPS bulk facilty where will postal workers be

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The will proceed to a SAFE REFUGE AREA” within the facility and await establishment if decon areas by the Fdny

NOTE : USPS refers to this area as “IN PLANT REFUGE “

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1st arriving units at BDS alarm in USPS bulk facility will report where?

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Initial emergency response meeting point and make contact with USPS liaison

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Who is responsible for searches in USPS facility

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USPS will be responsible for accounting for all employes , visitors and or customers and are responsible to conduct a primary and search if necessary

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When can units on the initial alarm enter facility during initial stages of operation ?

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Units responding on the initial alarm will not enter facility in early stages unless there is a life hazard that needs to be addressed immediately

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If initial alarm units make entry for life safety then :

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  1. Wear full PPE ( bunker gear and SCBA is acceptable for life safety if higher level of PPE is not available )
  2. Prior to entry , an emergency Decon area shall be established and a back up team designated
  3. After exit process to CRZ for Decon
  4. Maintain respiratory protection throughout Decon process
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Exposure groups at bio detection in a USPS bulk facility will be divided into 3 groups . Who will determine where employes of the facility fall into specific groups

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The USPS will determine where people fit into each exposure group