CBRN Flashcards
What does CBRN stand for?
Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear
The term CBRN is used for a specific type of …..
Terrorist threat.
It incorporates a deliberate attack using chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear agents with the intention of causing harm to people or the structure of society.
What might firefighters encounter at a CBRN event?
Potential for mass casualties and the need for immediate care.
Potential large loss of life.
Potential for long term health and environment effects.
Extremely hazardous environment.
Delay in determining agent/material involved.
Use of a combination of CBRN materials.
Narrow timeframe to administer life saving treatment.
The need for immediate specialist pharmaceuticals.
Need to deploy specialist DIM equipment.
Mass decontamination.
Coordinated multi agency command
Chemical agent can be classed into three categories. What are they?
Lethal
Damaging
Incapacitating
Biological agents can be grouped into two categories. What are they?
Live agents
Toxins
What does radiation affect?
The living tissue it comes into contact with.
Where might radiological materials be found?
Hospitals
Universities
Factories
Construction sites
Laboratories
Domestic smoke alarms
What device might be used at a terrorist incident involving radiological materials?
A Radiological Dispersal Device.
These are either active (designed to spread radiation over a large area) or passive (designed to cause a more localised contamination)
What is an IND
An improvised nuclear device
What are the three responses to a CBRN event?
RESPONSE- the first three hours of an event.
RECOVERY- after the first three hours and potentially the first 24 hours
RESTORATION- on conclusion of the incident and may last through 12 weeks after an event
What are the 9 key tasks that apply to a CBRN event?
Command and control
Mobilisation
Arrival at scene
Scene assessment
Scene management
Deliberate reconnaissance
Rescue and triage
Support and decontamination
Survivor management
What are the generic key roles to a CBRN event?
To save life
To fight and prevent fires
To manage hazardous materials and protect the environment
Ensure the health and safety of fire service and other responders
Safety management within the inner cordon
What might be an indicator of a CBRN event
Dead or distressed people, birds or animals.
Multiple individuals showing signs of illness, irritation, nausea, sweating, breathing difficulties, convulsions, death
The unexpected presence of hazardous materials
Unexplained smells or tastes in the atmosphere
Unexplained vapour or mist clouds
Unexplained oils or films on water
Withered plant life or vegetation
Who controls the inner cordon at a CBRN event?
LFB
Who controls the outer cordon of a CBRN event?
The police
