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What are the 5 questions you must ask before conducting decon

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  • Can decon be conducted safely
  • Are existing resources adequate and if not -how can I get them
  • What agents
  • What is the weather
  • Terrain
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What are some considerations within the weather considerations of decon

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  • Is it really cold (below 36 degrees dry decon)
  • Do they have hypothermia
  • After dry decon move inside to wash with high-volume and LOW pressure
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What is required respiratory protection for OSHA when facing unknown contamination

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Positive pressure SCBA

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What are the three types of decon, who gets each, and is speed a factor

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  • Emergency – anybody – yes
  • Mass – victims – yes
  • Technical – responders – no
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What is the most important consideration with regards to transfer/product removal

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Appropriate equipment

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What are you using for transfer on a 406,407, 412

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PTO (Power Take-off Pump)

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If you are using nitrogen or compressed air during transfer on a 431 or 438 what type of pressure transfer are you using

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Compressed air

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What are you using for transfer on a 431 or 438

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Pressure Transfer

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What are the 4 types of leaks in a 406,407 or 412

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  • Dome Cover Leak
  • Irregular shaped hole
  • Puncture
  • Split or tear
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What are the two things you must ensure when containing leak for 406,407,412

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Use compatible equipment and control spilled product

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What are the safety considerations for product transfer ops

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  • Bonding
  • Grounding
  • Elimination of ignition sources
  • Shock hazards
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What are the 3 methods of decon

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  • Physical
  • Chemical
  • Prevention
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What are the 3 types of decontaminants

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  • Misc (commercial)
  • Natural
  • Military
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UV light kills what and what does it not kill

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Bioagents but not spores

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Do you need to control runoff during emergency decon, mass, technical?

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No, yes, yes

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What resources are available to help you select the correct decon procedure

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Manufacturer
Chemtrek
National Response center
Local and regional poison control

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What are the major considerations when operating in a confined space environment

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Oxygen level
	Toxicity/flammable
	Engulfment
	Slips/Trips
	Electrical Shock
	Structural
	Mechanical
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What are the 4 types of 55 gal drum leak

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Chime
Sidewall
Nail puncture
Forklift puncture

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What are the 5 basic steps for the process of mass decon

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Initial size up
	Victim control and triage
	Decontamination setup
	Mass Decon execution
	Post Decon
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What is technical decon

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Planned and systematic process of reducing contamination to ALARA

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What are the atmospheric considerations in a confined environment

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Oxygen levels

Toxicity/flammability

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What are the 3 fundamental stages of decon

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Primary (gross)
Secondary (residual)
Tertiary (PPE removal)

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What are the safety considerations when installing a clamp

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PPE
	Compatibility
	Monitor
	Eliminate ignition source
	Control Spilled product
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What percent bleach do you use on personnel?

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.5% (use 5% and dilute 10:1)

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What are the methods of chemical decon
``` Adsorption Disinfecting Degradation Nuetralization Solidification Sterilization Dilution ```
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What is the most effective method of decon?
Washing
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What are the methods of physical decon
``` Absorption Brushing/scraping Isolation and disposal Vacuuming Washing ```
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What is the most important part of emergency decon
Speed
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How should you separate victims
Symptomatic/Asymptomatic, male female, (take aside special needs and elderly), don’t separate families
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In what manner should decontamination be set up and implemented
In a way which timely manner which is effective in saving lives, limiting injuries, and reducing the spread of contamination
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When should a debrief take place, when should a critique
- Up to LERP or SOP, although generally as soon as possible | - Still up to LERP or SOP but generally a few days after so the stress has subsided
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3 Methods for overpacking a 55 gal drum and key words associated with them
Slip over - “over the top” Slide-in – “V roll” Rolling slide in - “rollers”
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What are 3 methods useful in assessing the effectiveness of decon
Visual observation Monitoring devices Wipe Samples
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What are the hazards to consider regarding leaks/spills in a confined environment?
Engulfment Oxygen levels Toxicity/Flammable
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What is the first thing to do during a drum leak
Position leak above fluid level (turn it so the leak is highest)
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Performing technical decon you should remove all contamination (true or false)
True (you SHOULD you just probably wont)
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What is the key thing to remember for the test about evaporation
It does not work well on porous surfaces
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Which sorption is physical and which chemical
Absorption is physical | Adsorption is chemical
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What must be done when using dilution
Collect and dispose of run-off
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What is the prime advantage and disadvantage to isolation and disposal
- Eliminates the immediate threat to people, property, and the environment - Increased potential for cross-contamination
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What is the difference between disingection and sterilization
Disinfection removes majority of pathogens, sterilization removes all
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What is the only decon method used on personnel
Physical
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What must a cbrn responder do with regards to decontamination
Do it as quickly as possible in order to save lives
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What do you use to communicate with the victims during a hazmat event
Loud speaker or public address system (this is not a speakerphone)
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What are some examples of adsorption materials
Activated charcoal, silica or aluminum gel, fuller earth or other clay
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What are some examples of absorbents?
Soil, sand, and absorbent pillows
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What is important during execution of mass decon execution
Proper positioning of fire apparatus and hose streams
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What are the 3 components of a effective debriefing
Direction Participation Solution
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How long does OSHA require exposure and medical records to be maintained
Till end of employment plus 30 years
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Where does everything regading your actions on a site go
Activity log (da form 1594)
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What is the most complex drum leak
Forklift puncture
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What are the 3 types of leak from a pressure tank
Fusible plug Valve Sidewall
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On what do you use a dome clamp (specialty clamp)
406, 407, 412 trucks domes
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What are the 3 components of an effective critique
Direction Participation Solution (yes this is the same as debrief)
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What documents should be prepared as a result of critique
Up to LERP/SOP A written report Site saftey plan Written elements of plan of action
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Can we use tech decon for ambulatory and non ambulatory victims
Yes
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Are fatalities done on the same decon line as live victims
No
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What do you never do with bleach
Apply to the face
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The removal of clothing does what
Removes 50-80% of contamination
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What is the main limitation of disinfection
Does not completely remove microorganism
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Is evaporation of a flammable liquid spill an example of degradation
Yes (even though its not)
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What are the requirements for logs
SOP/LERP
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Who should be involved in a critique
- LERP/SOP - 1 member from each agency - Individuals responsible for training, revising SOP and ERP, and resource acquisition
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Action options and response objectives at Technician level
(a) Offensive (b) Defensive (c) Nonintervention
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What are action options and response objectives based on
Stage of the incident
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The timing of intervention doesn't matter. True or false
False the earlier the intervention the more acceptable the losses will be
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Decisions should focus on changing the actions of what
stressors, the containment system, | and the hazardous material
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List the sequences of an event
``` Stress Breach Release Engulf Contact Harm ```
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What is the response objective for Stress
Change Applied Stress
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How do you change breach size
Chill Contents Limit Stress Levels Activate Venting Devices Mechanical Repair
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How do you change Change Quantity Release
Change container position Minimize pressure differential Cap off breach Remove Contents
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How do you change Change Applied Stress
Move Stressor Move Stressed system Shield Stressed System
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What is the response objective for Contact
Change Exposures Contacted
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How do you change Change Exposures Contacted
Provide Sheltering Begin Evacuation Personal Protective Equipment
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What is the response objective for Engulf
Change Size of Danger Zone
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How do you change Change Severity Of Harm
Rinse Off Contaminant Increase Distance From Source Provide Shielding Provide Prompt Medical Attention
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How do you change the danger zone
``` Barriers Adsorbents Absorbents Diluents Reactants Overpack ```
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What is the response objective for Breach
Change | Breach Size
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NFPA 1991 deals with which level class
Level A, class 1, type
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What is the response objective for Harm
Change Severity Of Harm
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Which NFPA deals with level B or class 2 what else deals with level B
1994 (1992)
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Which NFPA deals with level B with CBRN option
1974
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Which NFPA deals with class 3 and class 4 (level C and Level)
1994
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What is the response objective for Release
Change Quantity Release
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What is the difference between class 3 and 4 ppe
Extra regulations for radioactivity and bio agents
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If I said you need the "highest level" of respiratory and skin protection I would be talking about
Level A, Class 1, or Type 1, Type 3 | It would mean SCBA or SAR
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What are the conditions for level B
Highest level of respiratory protection but a LESSER level of skin protection
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In order to use level C what do you need to know
The concentration of all known contaminants and that there is at least 19.5% oxygen
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What are the exclusion zones at a hazmat incident
Hot Zone and Warm Zone
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What is PPE against thermal harm
Fire entry suits, NOMEX, proximity suits, specialized undergarments
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What is PPE against chemical harm
Tychem/Tyvex, promask, protective overgarment,
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What is PPE against radiological
lead apron
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When do you use level D
When there is only nuisance contamination and outside of exclusion zones
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What is PPE against mechanical harm (explosives
kevlar
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What is PPE against asphyxiating
SCBA, level A and B
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What is the minimum level of PPE against etiological harm
LEvel C
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What are some situations where you may find you cant judge if PPE is adequate
Chemicals that have not been tested against material Mixtures of chemicals Chemicals cant be identified Extreme environments (hot temp) Lack of data on all clothing components (seams visors, etc..)
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What is the key to respiratory protection
Clothing level (boils down to mask type but test will say this)
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How far is the line on an SAR
300 ft
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What must you wear with an SAR
emergency egress system
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Who provides the criteria for which conditions must meet to where APR
OSHA and EPA
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What are the items that must be considered in the process of selecting proper respiratory protection
``` Name Concentration Hazard Expected Exposure OSHA requirements (nobody can have everything OSHA) ```
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What is the minimum level of respiratory protection required for an unknown hazard
SCBA, (not level A)
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What are the two types of degradation
Chemical and Physical
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How should all pieces of equipment be used
According to manufacturer specifications
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What are indications of degradation
Stiffness or excess pliability Tears, cuts, abrasions Damage to zippers or closures Soft sticky areas
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What are the NFPA 1991 standards for permeation. NFPA 1992 and 1994?
3 hrs | 1 hr
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List the classification term for NFPA, EPA, and OSHA PPE
NFPA - class EPA - Type OSHA - Level
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What is type 3 PPE
level A but with SAR
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What are heat cramp symptoms
cramps weakness heavy perspiration
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What are heat exhaustion symptoms
``` excessive sweating, pale moist cool skin, headache,weakness dizziness, loss of appetite cramping, nausea, urge to defecate chills, rapid breathing, confusion ```
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What are heat Stroke symptoms
hot red skin, weakness, dizziness, confusion, headache, seizure, nausea, stomach pains, rapid weak pulse, unconsciousness
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What reduces anxiety from using PPE
practice
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What is blanketing
covering the contaminant inside or outside WITH FOAM to prevent it from spreading (can limit vaporization)
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What is covering
Actually putting a barrier on top of contaminatns
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What is the difference between damming and diking
Damming occurs in a waterway, diking on the ground
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What is the difference between damming/diking and diversion
Diversion redirects it doesn't stop flow
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When is dispersion used and what does it do
On water, to disperse or break up the contaminant (does spread to larger area)
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List some things that should be in the incident action plan
``` Site map or sketch (inl CP and Control zones) Entry obj On scene organization Hazard (evaluation and analysis) PPE work assignments Communication procedures Decon procedures ```
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If there is no possibility of saving lives then..
no risk to safety of team members is acceptable
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When are the two times you should give safety brief
Arrival to site and prior to HZ entry
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what are the five functions of the ICS
command, operations, finance, logistics, Operations, Planning
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What is the number of people a supervisor can effectively supervise? What is the optimal number
3-7, 5
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What is true about unified command
No agencys legal authority will be comprimised
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What is commander responsible for
delegation takes direction from authorities ensures safety provides information to external and internal stakeholders liaises with other agencies participating in incident
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Who are the command staff
Safety officer, public information officer, liaison officer
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What is the Finance/Admin section responsible for
``` Contract negotiating Timekeeping Cost analysis Compensation for injury or damage (basically money and time) ```
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What is the Logistics section responsible for
facilities, services, materials and support systems (beans, bullets and equipment)
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What is the Operations section responsible for
Execution (basically S3)
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What is the Planning section responsible for
intel gathering and dissemination (basically S2)
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What is group, division, and branch associated with
group - one job not neccesarily one location division - many jobs one area branch - big jobs either geographical or functional
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What is a Base?
Location at which primary logistic functions for incident are coordinated and administered. only 1
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What are the functions within a hazmat branch
``` Supervisor Ass. Safety Supervisor Site access control leader Decon Leader Tech Specialist/hazmat leader Safe Refuge area manager ```
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Why should you establish rehabilitation programs
Replenishment of fluids | Rest and recovery
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what do you need to record with regards to PPE
Time interval Repair Inspections Testing

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