ERP Tactics And Procedures

Question 0

Other name for “Warm Zone”

Answer 0

Contamination Reduction Zone

Question 1

Other name for “Hot Zone”

Answer 1

Exclusion Zone (contaminated)

Question 2

Other name for “Cold Zone”

Answer 2

Support Zone (non-contaminated)

Question 3

What color Barrier Tape indicates “Exclusion Zone”

Answer 3

Red

Question 4

What color Barrier tape identifies the Contamination Reduction Zone?

Answer 4

Yellow

Question 5

Two common methods of gross Decontamination are:

Answer 5

1) WET DECON: Handlines, fixed site emergency showers or the Mass Decon procedure.
2) DRY DECON: Removal of outer layer of clothing.

Question 6

Where’s the contamination reduction corridor located?

Answer 6

Warm Zone

Question 7

Level A cpc:

Answer 7

Highest level of SKIN AND RESRIRATORY protection. SCBA and vapor tight.

Question 8

Level B cpc:

Answer 8

Highest level of RESPIRATORY protection. SCBA and SPLASH protection.

Question 9

Level C cpc:

Answer 9

Minimal skin and respiratory protection. Used when contaminants have been identified and when atmosphere is not oxygen deficient. APR’s and PAPR’s are examples.

FF protective clothing is not classified as cpc

Question 10

APR can only be used when?

Answer 10

• Authorized by IC
• air contaminant identified
• oxygen is between 19.5% and 23.5%
• concentration of material is measured
• filter is specific for the contaminant
• air monitoring is going on

Question 11

10-80 No Code:

Answer 11

-Incidentthat can be controlled by the on-scene units

Question 12

10-80 Code 1

Answer 12

• Requires additional resources (ie to mitigate or special equipment or PPE)
• NO CONTAMINATION of civilians or responders

Question 13

10-80 Code 2

Answer 13

Incident that involves a spill or release with 4 OR LESS contaminated civilians or responders

Question 14

10-80 Code 3

Answer 14

• MASS DECON incident

- 5 OR MORE civilians or responders contaminated

Question 15

10-80 Code 4

Answer 15

Mass Decon to decontaminate large number of victims as quickly as possible

Question 16

Two ways to protect the public from the effects of hazardous material discharge:

Answer 16

1) Evacuation

2) Sheltering-in-place

Question 17

What and where is the Safe Refuge Area?

Answer 17

Established in the CONTAMINATION REDUCTION ZONE for people removed from the hazardous area BEFORE DECON

Question 18

What and where is the Casualty Collection Point?

Answer 18

Area established in the SUPPORT ZONE for medical branch personnel to triage and treat DECONTAMINATED victims

Question 19

Responsibility of First arriving Ladder company?

Answer 19

HAZARD ASSESSMENT

Question 20

Responsibility of Second Arriving Ladder company?

Answer 20

• SITE ACCESS CONTROL

- Establishes initial EXCLUSION ZONE using RED hazmat barrier tape

Question 21

Responsibility of first Arriving Engine company?

Answer 21

WATER SUPPLY

Question 22

Responsibility of Second Arriving Engine company?

Answer 22

• SITE CONTROL ACCESS

- Coordinates with second Ladder Company to control access site

Question 23

Responsibility of Third Arriving Engine?

Answer 23

• Assigned CFR-D duties
• if first or second engine is already assigned CFR-d duties then third engine will be assigned to water supply and Decon or site control as needed

Question 24

What does the Blue section in the NFPA 704 Diamond represent?

Answer 24

Health Hazard (0-4)

Question 25

What does the Red section in the NFPA 704 Diamond represent?

Answer 25

Flammability Hazard (0-4)

Question 26

What does the Yellow section in the NFPA 704 Diamond represent?

Answer 26

Reactivity Hazard (0-4)

Question 27

What does the White section in the NFPA 704 Diamond represent?

Answer 27

Special Information: OX = oxidizer W (with line through it) = use no water ACID = acid ALK = alkali COR = corrosive

Question 28

What's the difference between a Biological incident and a Chemical incident?

Answer 28

- Manifestation of a Biological incident is NOT IMMEDIATE | - Manifestation of Chemical attack is IMMEDIATE

Question 29

If an observed biological release happens, the highest ranking officer on scene shall establish an initial exclusion zone of at least __ feet in all directions from the source of release.

Answer 29

300 feet

Question 30

What are the 4 Types of chemical agents of concern to first responders?

Answer 30

1) Nerve 2) Blister 3) Blood 4) Choking

Question 31

Nerve Agents: 1) Examples: 2) Odor: 3) Signs:

Answer 31

1) Sarin, VX, Tabun, Soman 2) FRUIT 3) S-L-U-D-G-E-M

Question 32

Blister Agents: 1) Examples: 2) Odor: 3) Signs:

Answer 32

1) Mustard, Lewisite 2) GARLIC 3) Mustard = blistering after several hours Lewisite = eye, skin, airway irritation

Question 33

Blood Agents: 1) Examples: 2) Odor: 3) Signs:

Answer 33

1) Hydrogen Cyanide, Cyanogen chloride 2) BURNT ALMONDS 3) gasping for air, convulsions

Question 34

Choking Agents: 1) Examples: 2) Odor: 3) Signs:

Answer 34

1) Chlorine, Ammonia, Phosgene 2) CHLORINE or GRASS 3) gasping for air, eye irritation

Question 35

For a suspected chemical attack in the subway, where should the Incident Command Post be located?

Answer 35

In the Support Zone, outside the subway entrance, away from ventilation gratings and upwind of the incident. *casualty collection point also located in support zone

Question 36

For first arriving units at a subway chemical release, how far into the Exclusion Zone can they operate in bunker gear?

Answer 36

They shall not proceed any further than the farthest live victim.

Question 37

Duties of First arriving Ladder Company in a chemical attack in a subway:

Answer 37

- Form a team consisting of 2 FF under officer supervision for VICTIM EVACUATION & HAZARD ASSESSMENT - Direct victims to safe refuge area -organize team 2 back-up team who will also establish a communications relay to the I.C. Until relieved by the first arriving cpc unit

Question 38

Duties of second arriving ladder Company in chemical subway attack:

Answer 38

- remain outside exclusion zone while coordinating and limiting site access - Establish CONTAMINATION REDUCTION ZONE using barrier tape or utility rope (team 2) - establish CONTAMiNATION REDUCTION CORRIDOR (team2) - direct victims from SRA to gross Decon (team 1) - Bring stokes stretcher/skied with utility rope to drag non-ambulatory to gross Decon (team 1)

Question 39

Duties of first arriving engine at subway chemical attack:

Answer 39

- Locate and connect to working hydrant - Remain outside subway unless ordered by I.C. - Provide emergency gross Decon for ambulatory victims - direct deconed persons to casualty collection point - position apparatus near access/egress point of 1st arriving ladder

Question 40

Duties of second and third due engines at chemical subway attack:

Answer 40

- Operate independently at their own entrance to ensure Decon - prepared to perform CFR-D

Question 41

Upon discovery of any type of lab, who should be notified?

Answer 41

- Battalion Chief - Request Hazmat to respond - NYPD - BFI

Question 42

If encountering a suspected explosive device, HT and cell phones shall not be used within __ feet. And apparatus. Post, and marine radios shall not be operated within __ feet.

Answer 42

- 150 feet | - 300 feet

Question 43

To notify dispatcher of a Post-Detonation, should this be done via mixer on or off?

Answer 43

MIXER ON

Question 44

Alpha Radiation: 1) Hazard? 2) Range 3) Shielding?

Answer 44

1) Inhalation 2) 1-2 inches 3) Skin, inches of air, sheet of paper

Question 45

Beta radiation: 1) Hazard? 2) Range? 3) Shielding?

Answer 45

1) Inhalation & penetration (skin up to 1/4 inch) 2) Up to 10 feet 3) Approx 1 inch. Plastic, aluminum, glass

Question 46

Gamma radiation: 1) Hazard? 2) Range? 3) Shielding?

Answer 46

1) Whole body 2) several hundred feet 3) several inches of lead, concrete, steel

Question 47

DOSE: 1) Define 2) How is it measured 3) what is t measured with

Answer 47

1) The amount of radiation energy deposited or absorbed in the body ( Total miles-odometer reading) 2) Measured in microRem (uR), milliRem (mR), or Rem - 1,000,000 uR = 1,000 mR = 1 Rem 3) Measured with dosimeter

Question 48

RATE: 1) Define 2) How is it measured 3) what is t measured with

Answer 48

1) How fast the radiation energy is deposited (MPH) 2) Measured in microRem/hr (uR/hr), milliRem/hr (mR/hr), or Rem/hr 3) Measured with RadAlert 50 (mR/hr range), Ludlum (Rem/hr range)

Question 49

The Rad50 is able to measure radiation levels up to?

Answer 49

50 mR/hr

Question 50

What is a Radiological Incident?

Answer 50

A situation where radiological meter readings are above background from a legitimate source AND the source has NOT BEEN RELEASED *Readings MUST be confirmed by SECOND METER to establish the situation as a Radiological Incident

Question 51

What is a Radiological Emergency?

Answer 51

- Involves a source that is OUT OF ITS CONTAINER - where radiological meter reading is above what is expected for a specific location - MUST be confirmed by second meter