A605 Explosion Incidents

Question 1

T/F: There is no discernible difference between a conventional bomb and a dirty bomb.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

Fallout from an explosion can contaminate a large area depending on ____ and ____.

Answer 2

power of the blast

type of radioactive source attached to bomb

Question 3

In many cases the primary health hazard from radiation is through _____, usually _____.

Answer 3

internal contamination

inhalation

Question 4

The rate of contamination is highest when?

Answer 4

during initial period following explosion when a substantial amount of radioactive particles are airborne.

Question 5

All reports of explosion should be considered ___ involving ____ until proven otherwise.

Answer 5

intentional criminal act

a dirty bomb

Question 6

If credible evidence exists or is discovered that indicated an explosion was not a dirty bomb, Command may alter response and ops. What constitutes credible info?

Answer 6

information from responsible party
monitoring detects no radiation
presence of failed industrial process or utility accident

Question 7

Initial exclusion zone rule of thumb…

Answer 7

outside fallout area or debris field

if dust cloud extends past debris field, then outside the dust cloud

Question 8

Critical the management of an intentional explosion is ___ and ___.

Answer 8

establishment of exclusion zone

preparations to assist casualties exiting

Question 9

Effective response to explosions with significant numbers of injured persons is ___.

Answer 9

rapid evacuation of injured from blast/danger area

Question 10

Ensure personnel safety by: 6

Answer 10

1. don full bunker gear and SCBA prior to exiting cab
2. establish exclusion zone
3. avoid direct contact with victims, vehicles, and objects that may have been in fallout area unless necessary for life-saving
4. establish collapse zones if necessary
5. adopt Defensive FFing postures outside exclusion zone until atmosphere/environment are determined rad/chem free
6. Time Distance Shielding

Question 11

Personnel should remain outside the exclusion zone until ____.

Answer 11

arrival of Spec Ops units and monitoring determines safety of area

Question 12

Personnel involved in initial hasty rescue should be ____ and ____.

Answer 12

processed through decon

medically monitored as soon as practical

Question 13

initial monitoring will focus on ____ followed by or concurrent with ____.

Answer 13

radioactive materials

chemical agent

Question 14

Rad monitoring should begin on approach inside the cab using an instrument for ____ and used in conjunction with _____ upon exiting the cab.

Answer 14

high level radiation detection

a low level instrument

Question 15

____ wil be responsible for management of patient and technical decon areas.

Answer 15

Spec Ops personnel

Question 16

Restrict of limit use of ____ inside the exclusion zone.

Answer 16

electronic communications equipment

Question 17

unexploded ordance or secondary devices may have remote trigger devices susceptible to ____, ____, or ____.

Answer 17

radio frequency
cell phone microwave
other electronic signal