7- HazMat- Planning the Initial Response

Question 1

An often overlooked preincident planning tool, ____ reports, are forms that organizations and businesses in the US are required to fill out by the EPA if they have quantities of hazardous chemicals above the threshold planning quantity (TPQ). Known officially as “Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms,” they are submitted annually to local fire departments, Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), and State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs) to help those agencies plan for and respond to chemical emergencies.

Answer 1

Tier II reports

Question 2

During HazMat size-up, the IC must consider all sides of the incident. How many sides are there and what are they?

Answer 2

Six

A, B, C, D, top, bottom

Question 3

A Level __ HazMat incident is within the capabilities of the fire or emergency services organization or other first responders having jurisdiction. This is the least serious level of incident and the easiest to handle. It may pose a serious threat to life or property, although this is not usually the case. Evacuation (if required) is limited to the immediate area of the incident.

Answer 3

Level I

Question 4

A Level __ HazMat incident is beyond the capabilities of the first responders on the scene and may be beyond the capabilities of the first response agency or organization having jurisdiction. These incidents may require the services of a formal hazmat response team.

Answer 4

Level II

Question 5

A Level __ HazMat incident requires Unified Command and resources from State/Provincial agencies, federal agencies, and/or private industry. These incidents are the most serious of all hazmat incidents. A large-scale evacuation may be required. Most likely, no single agency will resolve the incident.

Answer 5

Level III

Question 6

When selecting a strategic mode of operation, first responder safety is the PRIMARY consideration. Factors to consider include:

*3 answers

Answer 6

-The risk to responders
-Responders’ level of training
-The balance between the resources required and those that are available

Question 7

The THREE strategic modes of operation include:

Answer 7

-Nonintervention
-Defensive
-Offensive

Question 8

In the ____ mode of operation, responders do not operate near the hazardous materials/WMDs, but focus on public protective actions. Not taking any action is the only safe strategy in many types of incidents. When mitigation fails or is otherwise impossible, this may be the best strategy.

Answer 8

Nonintervention

Question 9

In the ____ mode of operation, responders seek to control or limit the emergency to a given area without directly contacting the hazardous materials/WMDs. These operations are a medium risk to responders.

Answer 9

Defensive

Question 10

In the ____ mode of operation, responders take aggressive, direct action on the material, container, or process equipment involved in the incident. These operations are a high risk to responders.

Answer 10

Offensive

Question 11

The terms Incident Action Plan (IAP) and ______ are often confused. The IAP is incident-specific and the ____ is event/task-specific.

The ____ is written during a hazmat response. It provides the safety and health risk or hazard analysis for each task and operation found in the IAP.

Answer 11

Site Safety Plan (SSP)

Question 12

The NFA recommends using SMART modeling for the development of strategies. SMART is a mnemonic for the following:

Answer 12

S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Action Oriented
R = Realistic
T = Time Sensative

Question 13

The goal of the Site Safety Plan (SSP) is:

Answer 13

To communicate the safety procedures and tactical plan for all activities conducted in the control zones.