CBRN

Question 1

What is CBRN

Answer 1

Deliberate attack using CBRN agents with the intention of killing or maiming people or disrupting the structure of society, business or the economy.

Question 2

List CBRN considerations (11)

Answer 2

Potential for mass cas.
Potential for large loss of life.
Potential for long term health/environment effects.
Extremely hazardous environment that may persist.
Delay in determining material involved.
Combination of CBRN materials.
Narrow timeline to administer treatment.
Need for specialist pharmaceuticals.
Need to deploy specialist detection identification and monitoring equip.
Mass decontamination.
Multi agency command.

Question 3

What are the three types of chemical agent.

Answer 3

Lethal
Damaging
Incapacitating

Question 4

How can biological agents be sub divided.

Answer 4

Live agents

Toxins

Question 5

What are the two ways radiation can be dispersed.

Answer 5

Active - IED to spread radiation.

Passive - in form of Radiation emitting device.

Question 6

What are the three phases to a CBRN event.

Answer 6

Response - first 3 hours.
Recovery - potentially lasting 24 hours after first 3.
Restoration - conclusion of incident, up to 12 weeks.

Question 7

What are the 9 key tasks of a CBRN event

Answer 7

Command and control.
Mobilisation.
Arrival at scene.
Scene assessment.
Scene management.
Deliberate reconnaissance.
Rescue and triage.
Support to decontaminate.
Survivor management.

Question 8

What are the key roles of the LFB at a CBRN incident. (5)

Answer 8

Save life.
Fight and prevent fires.
Manage hazardous materials and protect the environment.
Ensure the health and safety of firefighters and other first responders.
Safety management within the inner cordon.

Question 9

On arrival at a incident, what could indicate the involvement of CBRN (7)

Answer 9

Dead or distressed people, birds, animals.
Multiple individuals showing unexplained Illnesses.
The presence of hazmats or equipment.
Unexplained smell/taste out of character.
Unexplained vapour/mist cloud.
Unexplained oily droplets or films on surface of water.
Withered plant life on exterior of buildings.

Question 10

What does METHANE stand for

Answer 10

Major incident declared standby.
Exact location.
Type of incident.
Hazards.
Access and egress.
Number of casualties.
Emergency service required.

Question 11

What are the safety triggers for emergency personnel (STEP)

Answer 11

STEP 1 - 1 person incapacitated - approach using standard protocol.
Step 2 - 2 person incapacitated - approach with caution using standard protocol.
Step 3 - 3 person in close proximity incapacitated - use caution and follow step plus.
Plus - evacuate, communicate, disrobe, decon.