A703 Liquid Spills

Question 1

what types of spills can be mitigated by any AFD unit using proper protective clothing?

Answer 1

gasoline/diesel, less than 5 gallons
anti-freeze, motor oil, transmission fluid
vehicle battery acid

Question 2

what types of spills will be mitigated by HMRT?

Answer 2

• acids/caustic (except vehicle battery acid)
• highly toxic materials
• anything requiring CPC
• those involving specialized containers (tank trunks/dewars)
• large quantities of hydrocarbons on waterways

Question 3

spilled materials must be ___ and ___ before taking mitigation actions.

Answer 3

identified and categorized

Question 4

COA shall be notified of all spills that have contaminated, or threaten to contaminate ___.

Answer 4

waterway, drainage, sanitary sewer, soil

Question 5

what type of absorbent should be used for hydrocarbons or glycols?

Answer 5

non-biodegradable

Question 6

If an AFD unit responds on a liquid spill and finds a material that represents a threat to public safety, establish a ____, initiate ____, and notify ____.

Answer 6

• initial exclusion zone
• hydrocarbons more than 5 gallons get a Hot Zone
• Hazardous Condition
• COA Watershed Protection

Question 7

Need for ___ must always be assessed before allowing anyone to enter ____.

Answer 7

decon

HZ

Question 8

for large spills of hydrocarbons, isolate the area so that ignition will not occur if the liquid ___.

Answer 8

has a low flash point

Question 9

In the case of flammable liquid spills, what type of monitor will be used to establish the HZ?

Answer 9

direct reading flammable gas monitors

Question 10

preferred method of dealing with acids/caustics is

Answer 10

neutralize them

Question 11

if unable to locate a responsible party or property owner, contact ____ and request assistance from ____.

Answer 11

Dispatch

COA watershed protection

Question 12

when the waste may be threat to a waterway, what department may be able to do what?

Answer 12

Watershed

provide a contractor to dispose of material

Question 13

Who has authority and responsibility for determining if AFD will safeguard hazmat? In their absence?

Answer 13

Batt 6

appropriate AC or DC

Question 14

Other agencies that might be of assistance:

Answer 14

• COA Watershed ( COA public ROW and WW)
• TXDOT (state of TX public ROW)
• TCEQ (spills beyond scope of AFD response)
• National Response Center (federal POC for all hazmat releases