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1
Q

A recent trend is “commercial production” of extracts in medicinal and recreational drug manufacturing. If performed correctly this method is much safer. It utilizes a ____ that recycles the solvent, not leaving it exposed to ____.

A

closed loop system / ignition sources

2
Q

These systems use ___, ____, propane, pentane, ethanol, hexane, heptane, CO2, or a mixture of the gasses.

A

butane / isobutane

3
Q

Within a closed loop system, a machine ___ and ___ the gas, and it is not released into an area in which it may be inadvertently ignited.

A

recovers / recycles

4
Q

They push the gas past the product at a relatively high pressure (_____).

A

sometimes over 200 psi

5
Q

The three main hazards to responders from Cannabis Grow Ops include:

A

Atmospheric conditions:
The use of CO2 can displace O2 (oxygen) creating an oxygen deficient atmosphere – which presents an asphyxiation hazard to responders.

6
Q

The three main hazards to responders from Cannabis Grow Ops include:

A

Physical harm: “Booby traps” (such as IED’s) pose a huge danger to Department members. Members shall also be aware of people who might desire to protect their crops by any means necessary. For that reason, a request for law enforcement (LAPD) should be made as soon as reasonably possible.

7
Q

The number one priority in dealing with drug labs is ____.

A

SAFETY

8
Q

The illegal production and processing of drugs often mimics the look of ____ and _____.

A

illicit explosive / bomb producing laboratories

9
Q

Crude BHO operations with tubes and liquids are often confused with ___.

A

pipe bombs

10
Q

Due to the explosive potential of the materials used to manufacture a Pipe Bomb or BHO any device of suspicious nature shall ____ be touched, moved, or handled in any manner by untrained Fire Department personnel.

A

not

11
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LAFD members shall also remember drug lab incidents have ____.

A

legal ramifications

12
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Any fire department contact with evidence has the potential to ____ and break the chain of custody for booked evidence.

A

weaken prosecution efforts

13
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A specific division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) known as “___” will aid the HIDTA’s “LA Impact” teams.

A

Lab Squad

14
Q

The immediate role of the LAFD is to work within our tactical priorities ______.

A

(Rescue, Hazard Control, Loss Limiting, Victim/Occupant Stabilization, and SAFETY).

15
Q

The LAFD Cannabis Unit, from the Fire Prevention and Public Safety Bureau has a database of these businesses within the industry that have secured legal licensure, which is controlled by the _____

A

Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation, (DCR).

16
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The three main hazards to responders from Cannabis Grow Ops include:

A

Electrical hazards: Cannabis cultivation requires lighting, fans, and pumps, all which require power. Illegal operators typically bypass electrical meters, tapping directly into electrical vaults and transformers. Responders must pay particular attention that flipping circuit breakers or physically cutting service will not always disconnect power to the building.

17
Q

The immediate role of the LAFD is to work within our tactical priorities (_____).

A

Rescue, Hazard Control, Loss Limiting, Victim/Occupant Stabilization, and SAFETY

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