600-41 Weapons Of Mass Destruction Flashcards
Where is the command post and staging area usually located?
COLD ZONE also referred to as the “clean zone” or “support zone”
What is a weapon of mass destruction?
Propellant charge more than four ounces, missle having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one quarter ounce
Three primary differences between a WMD and hazardous material incident?
A) greater toxicity and more severe consequences
B) purpose to kill or seriously injure people. Always processed as a crime scene
C) may be perpetrated by someone with the intent to crest fear or chaos. Investigated by the Homicide Division
Officers adhere to the following guidelines;
A) assess the situation before doing anything
B) focus on the Hazard and got to avoid it.
C) remain vigilant for any additional devices designed to hamper initial response
D) immediately notify the dispatcher what is seen and heard.
Where shall officers stand in respond to any type of chemical attack?
Upwind, uphill, upstream
Who shall maintain SOPs for CBRNE incidents?
Emergency communications division (ECD)
What division is responsible for the ORI and Significant Event Report for a WMD call?
Homicide
Activity performed primarily by the Houston Fire Department (HFD) after a CBRNE attack that may include isolating the hazard area, caring for victims, performing decontamination, administering emergency medical treatment, and recovery
Consequence Management
Hot zone also referred to as:
A) restricted zone
B)
C) danger zone
D) kill zone
Exclusion zone
Hot zone also referred to as:
A)
B) exclusion zone
C) danger zone
D) kill zone
Restricted zone
Hot zone also referred to as:
A) restricted zone
B) exclusion zone
C) danger zone
D)
Kill zone
Officers answering a call for service or investigating an incident that involves a CBRNE threat with no information or evidence to support the credibility of the threat shall:
A) Not touch or move anything that is supposed to be contaminated with a CBRNE agent.
b. Isolate the area.
c. Request a supervisor.
d. Ask the dispatcher to contact HFD for a HAZMAT response.
e. ___________ to report the potential CBRNE incident.
The Command Center shall notify the Homicide Division and CID
Contact the command center
________Division shall be responsible for investigating all CBRNE incidents, including
those believed to be hoaxes. Investigators from the Homicide Division shall go to the scene and
shall be responsible for completing the original incident report and the Significant Event Report.
Homicide
Warm Zone- The area between the hot zone and cold zone where personnel and equipment decontamination occur. It includes ______ for access to the hot zone. This area may also be referred to as the “contamination reduction zone
Control points
