700.01 HazMat Line of Sight Rescue

Question 1

HazMat Line of Sight Rescue - Scope

Answer 1

*Applied for the initial actions of an incident requiring the rescue of a potentially viable victim with possible Haz Mat exposure to the rescuer. Once the rescue has been made, standard guidelines for mitigating the Hazardous Materials incident shall be followed

Question 2

HazMat Line of Sight Rescue - 1st Arriving Fire Apparatus

Answer 2

*Assemble instrument cockpit to prepare for hazmat line of sight rescue
*Perform safety briefing
*Perform rescue operations
*Initiate decontamination procedures for the patient(s)

Question 3

HazMat Line of Sight Rescue - 2nd Arriving Fire Apparatus

Answer 3

*Obtain assignment from the initial action IC
*Assist with emergency decon procedures
*Provide medical care to the victim(s)