Hazmat

Question 1

The purpose of 3.3.7 Hazmat Response SOG

Answer 1

Allowing responders to feel safe and confident entering a hazmat incident to complete a rescue, in accordance with NFPA 472 and to provide initial mitigation and isolation of the hazmat incident.

Question 2

Under 3.3.7 Hazmat Response General:

The initial action of the first responding unit…….

Answer 2

Is critical to ensure a positive outcome of the incident.

Question 3

Under 3.3.7 Hazmat Response General:

They must establish control of the…..
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Answer 3

Incident scene, rescue viable victims, isolate the public from the problem, call in additional resources, and prepare for the hazmat teams arrival.

Question 4

4.0 Title is

Answer 4

Operations at a hazmat event

Question 5

-during response
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Answer 5

-Obtain information while responding
-Request appropriate resources
-Utilize the ERG or Hazmat IQ for initial guidance
-Gather weather information

Question 6

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-on scene
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Answer 6

-Approach from upwind/hill. Notify units of route and staging
-Establish command and implement IMS
-Ensure proper PPE
-Conduct a size up to include, but not limited to
-evacuate/extricate victims
-Determine isolation/evacuation distances (ERG/IQ)
-Determine control zones, area of refuge, and decontamination corridor

Question 7

4.2 On Scene
Conduct a size up of the situation to include, but not limited to:
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Answer 7

-Potential rescue,
based on victim viability, biological indicators, and symptomology
-Hazard type
-Form of material
-Type of container
-Migration of product

Question 8

4.2 On Scene
Evacuate/extrication of victims

Answer 8

-Consider changing atmosphere
-Consider relocation of victims to area of refuge
-Shelter in place

Question 9

4.2 On Scene
Determine control zones, area of safe refuge (________), and decontamination corridor.

Answer 9

-For victims and rescuers

Question 10

4.2 On Scene
Evacuate/extrication of victims
-Shelter in place
-If required ensure proper notification to citizens to include guidance to…..

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Stay pending further direction, close all windows and doors, turn off HVAC, and to prepare for immediate evacuation order.

Question 11

-reg team arrival
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-Identify group leader and establish a hazmat branch or group
-Establish a staging area for the hazmat team
-Ensure coordination of response goals, objectives, and overall common effort.

Question 12

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-Ensure decontamination of personnel and equipment
-Inform personnel of the signs and symptoms of exposure to hazmat at the incident and what to do if they experience them

Question 13

Hazmat incidents are…..

Answer 13

Low frequency, high risk calls.

Question 14

The hazmat IQ system consists of ___ steps that are designed to …..

Answer 14

-4
-Follow a normal response sequence, from dispatch to hot zone.

Question 15

Hazmat IQ system 4 steps

Step 1

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Dispatch - initial size-up information of the incident

Question 16

Hazmat IQ system 4 steps

Step 2

Answer 16

Responding - Verify initial size up using the NIOSH pocket guide

Question 17

Under Hazmat IQ system 4 steps, Step 2,
Responding - Verify initial size up using the NIOSH pocket guide.

It states “operations personnel are trained to

Answer 17

-Quickly and efficiently go through the chemical and toxicological properties to determine the hazards of the chemical.

Question 18

Hazmat IQ system 4 steps

Step 3

Answer 18

Additional clues - Utilize hazmat IQ charts to assist in identification based on container shapes, sizes, placards, labels, and markings

Question 19

Hazmat IQ system 4 steps, Step 3

Additional clues - Responders can utilize the hazmat IQ charts to assist in hazard identification based on container
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Answer 19

-shapes
-sizes
-placards
-labels
-markings

Question 20

Hazmat IQ system 4 steps

Step 4 ________ -
“The responder armed with the
_________, dressed in _________, and wearing an _________, will determine if they are adequately protected to complete their assigned mission.

This is accomplished utilizing the ______ concept within the hazmat IQ system.

Answer 20

-Hot zone
-Chemical monitoring equipment
-Turnouts
-SCBA

-Red light, green light

Question 21

Hazmat Response Checklist

Readiness when stepping off the unit:
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Answer 21

-Full PPE
-Monitoring equipment
-F and PH paper
-TIC
-Bumper line pulled
-Engineer or outside personnel full PPE to back-up

Question 22

Hazmat Response Checklist

Resource request:
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Answer 22

-Dispatch of FMFD hazmat team
-Communication of environmental hazard to dispatch
-Advise EMS/Hospital of call nature
-Units for scene control isolation area
-LCSO for scene control assistance

Question 23

Hazmat Response Checklist

Assessment begins during the approach:
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Answer 23

Road access and apparatus placement
- Building or vehicle type
-Indicators of chemical hazards (Name, type, amount)
-Bystander or other party involvement
-Quick recon for significant threats and victims
-Line of sight intervention opportunity

Question 24

Hazmat Response Checklist

When chemicals are noted observe the major characteristics:
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-Color
-State of matter (liquid, solid, gas)
-Heavier or lighter than air
-Vapor pressure (rate of movement and dissipation
-Obvious identifiers

Question 25

Hazmat Response Checklist

Isolation distance/area:
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-300’ radius (unknown or gas)
-150’ radius (liquid)
-75’ radius (solid)
-Perimeter control

Question 26

Hazmat Response Checklist

Profile of victim survivability:

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-Line of sight (or close to per officer judgment)
-No obvious signs of death
-No imminent threats to life safety of rescuers
-No hazmat IQ “stops” (fluorine)

Question 27

Hazmat Response Checklist

Decontamination:

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-Gross decon of victims and FF’s (low pressure fog)
-Transfer to EMS transport agency
-Containment of contaminated PPE