A606 Clandestine Drug Lab

Question 1

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

Answer 1

1. Ensure Life Safety
2. Isolate the area
3. Deny entry

Question 2

indicators of possible clandestine drug manufacturing: 5

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Recognition of a drug lab may not be readily apparent in a fire situation. Indications can be subtle and include:

Answer 3

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

Question 4

At any incident involving a suspected drug lab, immediately _____ and request _____.

Answer 4

withdraw personnel to a safe distance

law enforcement

Question 5

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

Answer 5

only after law enforcement has secured the lab from booby traps