A606 Clandestine Drug Lab Flashcards

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Initial actions at a suspected drug lab should be consistent with a HazMat situation:

A
  1. Ensure Life Safety
  2. Isolate the area
  3. Deny entry
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indicators of possible clandestine drug manufacturing: 5

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  1. often in rural areas b/c of odors/activities that would attract attention. but increasingly mobile/transportable
  2. Unusual odors like ether, acetone, solvents, and urea
  3. glassware associated with industrial/educations labs: beakers, flasks, tubing, pipettes
  4. heating elements and hotplates
  5. various chemical containers
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Recognition of a drug lab may not be readily apparent in a fire situation. Indications can be subtle and include:

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  1. fire can spread faster and burn more intensely
  2. flame color may be unusually bright, dark orange, or several different colors
  3. smoke may be unusual color or odor
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At any incident involving a suspected drug lab, immediately _____ and request _____.

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withdraw personnel to a safe distance

law enforcement

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When should entry by AFD HM Team members into a clandestine drub lab be considered?

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only after law enforcement has secured the lab from booby traps

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