A601 Haz-Mat Incidents Flashcards
At a hazmat incident, what must happen before taking actions to mitigate the incident?
identifying/categorizing the material
AFD’s function at a HM incident to: 3
provided centralized command structure, mitigate, ensure safety of citizens and FRs
At every HM, you must fully document an ____ and develop at ____.
IAP
site safety plan
____ zones should be established using ____ equipment combined with information found in ____.
Isolation
direct reading monitoring
the hazmat reference library
The CP should be established in a safe place uphill and upwind, preferable____.
w/in view of incident site.
____ must be appointed and will approve any procedures and/or Hot Zone entries.
Safety Officer
On an HM incident, who may exercise emergency authority to stop or prevent any acts deemed unsafe?
Safety Officer
What is the first tactical priority at any incident?
Rescue
Who determines if personnel are capable of performing rescue? Based on what factors?
IC
hazards of material, level of training, protective equip, experience, risk involved
A ____ documenting all actions/events with the time of their occurrence is required by regulation. Additional requirements dictate a ____.
Historical Log
Site Safety Plan
This must address the safety and health hazards fo the operation, and helps ensure that safe procedures will be conducted.
Site Safety Plan
Control of the scene is the responsibility of the IC and involves: 3
site control, removing people w/in the Iso Zone (evac), and denying entry to unauthorized persons.
____ may be utilized to assist with scene control.
Law Enforcement Officers
Scene control will be facilitated by _____ .
use of isolation zones asap in incident
Direct monitor readings, combined with info in the HazMat library will dictate _____.
Iso Zone perimeters.
____ and ___ may require early scene control of areas downwind of release.
Wind direction and speed.
Where should staging be located?
Cold Zone, uphill and upwind
Decon will take place as the entrant _____.
exits Hot and enters Warm
Ops level personnel working as Decon personnel may don ____ in lieu of ____ under the directions of _____.
Level B (splash) garments
regular FF turnouts
HMRT Decon Group Supervisor
A pre-entry briefing will be conducted prior to initiating entry to HZ, and as a minimum will cover the following: 6 things
plan of action health hazards safety hazards PPE Decon Exposure symptoms
When operating in the HZ in chemical protective clothing it is essential that ______ is standing by.
medical assistance with transport capabilities
If a HM Tech will enter the HZ in chemical protective clothing, prior to entry he/she will receive what two things?
pre-entry briefing
pre-entry medical assessment
Medical assessments will be recorded _____.
in the appropriate section of RMS
Notification of governmental agencies is the responsibility of ___, should be made ASAP, and in most cases is required ____.
IC
w/in 24 hours
Regulations require notification of ____ and ____ if a ______ is discharged or spilled.
National Response Center (NRC)
TCEQ
reportable quantity.
An important element of an emergency response is _____. The ____ is responsible for conducting this at any significant HM incident.
post-incident review
IC
