ERP/HazMat Flashcards
Manifestation of a biological is
Not immediate
Bio toxins such as ricin or mycotoxins may present immediate symptoms and mimic exposure to a chemical agent
Manifestation of a chemical attack
Will be immediate
Can the department detect the presence of a biological agent instantaneously or in real time?
No, currently no devices available to the dept
Exposure to bio agents, patients may exhibit __________ signs and symptoms
Differing
Chemical agents will have fairly consistent signs and symptoms
Bio agents can be delivered in which 2 ways?
Liquid (opaque) - typically thicker than water, but not as thick as syrup
Dry (gray or brown in color)
initial exclusion zone is how many feet in all directions from the point or source of the release?
AT LEAST 300ft
avoid entry to the site for how long, to allow the biological to settle?
minimum 30 minutes to 1 hour
What is a top priority before establishing a command post?
protection from a secondary device
A biological agent released will have the same effect no matter what time of day.
Agree or disagree
Disagree
it will have greater impact at DAWN, DUSK or DURING THE NIGHT
Higher humidity is benefial for _______
Lower humidity is better for _______
HH = Liquid agent LH = Dried bio agent
What is the appropriate PPE for entry and rescue for a biological release?
SCBA OR AV 2000
bunker gear with hood
gloves
What are the 4 types of Chemical Agents of concern to First Responders?
- Nerve
- Blister
- Blood
- Choking agents
NERVE AGENTS
example?
odor?
signs?
Sarin, Tabun, Soman, VX
FRUIT odor
respiratory distress, convulsions, SLUDGEM
BLISTER
example?
odor?
signs?
Mustard, Lewisite
GARLIC odor
Mustards - do not appear for hours (skin blistering)
Lewisite - appear immediately severe irritation to skin, eyes, airways. tissue necrosis
BLOOD agents
example?
odor?
signs?
Hydrogen cyanide, Cyanogen chloride
BURNT ALMONDS
gasping for air, convulsions
CHOKING AGENTS
examples?
odor?
signs?
Cholrine, Ammonia (PHOSGENE delayed effects)
CHOLRINE OR GRASS odor
gasping for air, eye irritation
Hydrogen Cyanide is ______ than air?
LIGHTER
*only chemical lighter than air!
What are the only exceptions to chemical agents not resulting in immediate signs and symptoms?
MUSTARDS and PHOSGENE
takes hours
Chemical release occurs in train while in transit between stations. The MTA will contiue the train to the closest station and _______ the train HVAC system?
CONTINUE to operate the train HVAC system ON while in transit to dilute the contaminant in the railcar.
Members operating in bunker gear shoudl not proceed into the Exclusion Zone any further than_____________
the FARTHEST LIVE VICTIM when performing hazrd assessment or rescue of ambulatory victims
First alarm Trucks at a Chemical Attack
“Every Helmet Becker Uses Eventually Gets Salty”
1st Truck-team 1 = Evacuation + Hazard assessment
1st Truck-team 2 = Back Up
2nd Truck-team1 = Evacuation to Gross decon
2nd Truck-team2 = Site access control
First arriving Trucks at a Chemical Attack
“Every Helmet Becker Uses Eventually Gets Salty”
1st Truck-team 1 = Evacuation + initial Hazard assessment
1st Truck-team 2 = Back Up
2nd Truck-team1 = Evacuation to Gross decon
2nd Truck-team2 = Site access control
Who directs vicitims to the Safe Refuge Area?
Team 1 of the first ladder co
Who is in charge of establishing a communications relay to the IC?
Team 2 of first ladder co (Back Up team), until relieved by first arriving CPC equipped unit.