A606 Clandestine Drug Lab Flashcards
1
Q
Initial actions at a suspected drug lab should be consistent with a HazMat situation:
A
- Ensure Life Safety
- Isolate the area
- Deny entry
2
Q
indicators of possible clandestine drug manufacturing: 5
A
- often in rural areas b/c of odors/activities that would attract attention. but increasingly mobile/transportable
- Unusual odors like ether, acetone, solvents, and urea
- glassware associated with industrial/educations labs: beakers, flasks, tubing, pipettes
- heating elements and hotplates
- various chemical containers
3
Q
Recognition of a drug lab may not be readily apparent in a fire situation. Indications can be subtle and include:
A
- fire can spread faster and burn more intensely
- flame color may be unusually bright, dark orange, or several different colors
- smoke may be unusual color or odor
4
Q
At any incident involving a suspected drug lab, immediately _____ and request _____.
A
withdraw personnel to a safe distance
law enforcement
5
Q
When should entry by AFD HM Team members into a clandestine drub lab be considered?
A
only after law enforcement has secured the lab from booby traps