BK 37 Haz Mat Flashcards
When does a hazardous material turn into a hazardous waste?
When it is no longer able to be used for the purpose it was originally intended
What does a hazmat response Consist of?
1E, 1RA, 1EM, 1HMTF, 1SQ, 1BC
What is the hazmat group comprised of?
Safe refuge, site control, Entry team, decontamination team, technical support team, a perimeter control and access
Who will normally be placed into the hazmat assistant safety officer position?
An officer from a hazmat task force
What is the minimum staffing for an entry team?
(2) teams, each with 2 members
Who is trained to perform gross and secondary decontamination of exposure victims?
All fire suppression companies
For an expanded ICS structure that accommodates mass casualties, what are all the steps the patient will go through?
Safe refuge, gross Decon, secondary Decon, and then on to medical triage
What shall the first resource do on a scene of a hazmat incident?
Establish parameters
Who must evaluate a safe approach route?
Company officers
Technical Decon is for who?
Emergency responders
If engines are positioned to form a Corridor for Mass Decon , which way should panels be facing?
Panels should be on the outside
Transfer Valves on triple apparatus should be in what position for mass Decon?
Volume
Who most survey the patients as they exit the decontamination line?
Hazmat technicians (HMTF personnel)
What actions shall be taken in order to initiate rapid extraction?
Establish that there are viable victims, Establish Decon (1” hose line as a min) Establish RIC 2in/ 2out if single engine company, Announce intent to IC or incoming companies, ID access point and number of personnel , Maintain continuous comms during extrication
What three conditions are a mandatory exit and personnel shall discontinue rapid extraction efforts and report directly to Decon?
Any signs/symptoms of exposure to rescue personnel,
Encountering an area with only non-viable’s,
First SCBA alarm
Upon completion of extrication mission, what shall all first responders do?
Proceed to Decon, be guided by HMTF personnel, consider PPE used as contaminated, keep separate from other equipment until checked, be examined by ALS personnel, proceed to rehab
What is the minimum PPE for all hazmat incidents?
Turnouts, SCBA, and personal dosimeter
When an evacuation is necessary, who determines where it is safe to operate?
Company officers
What quantity did notice a large or small spill?
A 55 gallon drum
What side(s) of a vehicle are DOT placards required?
Both sides, and front and back (all 4)