Book 37 HazMat Flashcards
At the federal level, programs are created by legislation passed in Congress and managed by the ______________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
In California, the __________________________ establishes the hazardous materials programs for our state.
California Code of Regulations (CCR)
The California Code of Regulations 5192 require Incident Commanders to:
Limit the number of personnel within ____________
Exclusion Zone
Within the State of California, _____ hours of instruction are required for certification as a Hazardous Materials TECHNICIAN.
Hazardous Materials Technicians may complete an additional _____ hours of instruction to receive certification as a Hazardous Materials SPECIALIST.
160
80
What is the KEY element and most critical function performed by personnel of responding agencies ?
Scene Management
The Department’s overall responsibility at hazardous materials incidents is described in three main areas:
- Assessment of the incident
- Notification of the proper agencies
- Emergency measures to minimize the effect of the
hazardous condition on people, the environment ,
and property.
The first responder who recognizes a hazardous material incident or incident involving weapons of mass destruction shall ______________________________________
Establish an initial isolation zone surrrounding the incident
The Hazardous Materials Task Forces are the companies responsible for performing the tactical operations at a hazardous materials incident at the direction of the Incident Commander, which may include:
- Identification of the substance
- Hazard assessment
- Entry into the hazardous environment
- Containment of the hazard
- Decontamination procedures
What are the IMMEDIATE concerns of the incident ?
- Protect life and safety
- To reduce, diminish or lessen the danger or spread
of a hazardous material - To prevent the situation from becoming worse
An LAFD assignment for a confirmed hazardous material incident normally includes :
1 BC 1 HAZMAT Task Force 1 EMS Captain 1 Paramedic RA 1 Paramedic Engine
Who’s duty is it to ensure a “hot line”, perimeter control line, and access control points are properly identified and labeled ?
Site Control Team
The Initial Isolation Zone should be established using the recommendation of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), taking the following factors into consideration:
- Topography
- Materials Released
- Wind/Weather
What are the size-up considerations EN-ROUTE to a hazmat incident ?
- Location of the incident ?
- Is the site heavily populated ?
- What are the current weather conditions ?
- What is the time of day ?
- Is the site near major street or freeway ?
- Is it a significant historical date ?
- What is the best approach route ?
- What resources are responding ?
what will determine the SIZE of the Isolation Zone?
Physical and chemical properties of the material release
What will determine the SIZE of the Isolation Zone?
The physical and chemical properties of the material released
What will determine the LOCATION of the initial Isolation Zone ?
The Topography
How many triage tags are in the Decon Bucket ?
10
What is considered a small hazmat spill ?
≤ 55 gallons
What is considered a large spill ?
> 55 gallons
Blue and yellow pages in the ERG indicate what ?
Toxic Inhalation Hazard
DOT placards are diamond shaped signs , ______ inches on each side
10 3/4”
A BP-8 form is provided to a fire station by the Data Management Unit when a business updates:
Material Inventory
with regards to types of Rapid Extraction and risk vs benefit, which type of rescue has an unknown benefit?
Responder Rescue
The safe refuge area should be located where ?
INSIDE the EXCLUSION ZONE
ADJACENT to EXCLUSION ZONE CONTROL LINE
