CBRN(E) Initial Operational Response (PN 891) Flashcards
What is METHANE?
A multi agency mnemonic used when contacting a control from (to formulate a Message) it is also a chemical compound which is the main constituent in most natural gases.
What does IOR stand for?
Initial Operational Response
What is the initial cordon for a CBRN Incident?
25 Meters
If a responder has ‘potentially’ been contaminated through contact with a casualty at a CBRN incident what must they do?
Stay within the warm zone, disrobe and undertake the same decontamination process established for public casualties.
Following contamination and subsequent Decon of Personnel at a CBRN incident what should be followed upon return to station?
Standard LFB accident reporting procedures
What does M in the mnemonic METHANE stand for?
Major incident declared
There are 7 visual indicators for a CBRN incident listed in the note, can you name 5?
1) Dead or distressed people or animals
2) Multiple people not well ( with skin, eye, airway, nausea, vomiting, sweats, twitching, convulsions, pin point pupils and runny nose problems)
3) Hazardous materials present
4) Unexplained vapour or mist clouds
5) Unexplained oily films on surfaces or water
6) Withered plant life and vegetation
7) Odd smells or tastes
What does the E in the CBRN mnemonic METHANE stand for?
Exact location
What should IC’s look out for first? (2)
Secondary Devices
b) Perpetrators still on Scene
What does JESIP stand for?
Joint Emergency Service Interoperability Principles
Which ‘symptoms of exposure’ are more likely to have a rapid onset, Biological, Radiological or Chemical?
Chemical
What does T stand for in the CBRN mnemonic METHANE?
Type of Incident
Once it is a confirmed CBRN incident what 3 additional things will Brigade Control need to ascertain? (3)
a) Number of persons requiring Decontamination
b) RVP and Decon Locations
c) Wind Speed/direction and Hazard Zones
What does H stand for in the CBRN mnemonic METHANE?
Hazards
What must be deployed at the earliest opportunity at CBRN incident?
Radiation Equipment carried on front line Appliances, Personnel must wear EPD’s and use Radiation Survey Meters to establish Cordon distances.
What does A stand for in the CBRN mnemonic METHANE?
Access and Egress
What additional consideration does the IC have when establishing an RVP at a CBRN incident?
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A safe approach
What does N stand for in the CBRN mnemonic METHANE?
Number of casualties
How should cordons be marked?
Barrier tape
What does E stand for in the CBRN mnemonic METHANE?
Emergency Services required
Can you list 5 of the 9 things that the Brigade Control will have advised callers from a CBRN incident ‘in the open air’ to do?
a) Move away from the source
b) Assist others who are injured or less able
c) Avoid eating, drinking, smoking or touching face and eyes
d) Remove outer clothing without pulling it overhead
e) Use absorbent tissue to blot and then rub exposed skin
f) Washe with water if substance seems caustic ( itching or pain)
g) Move upwind and uphill
h) Avoid seeking hospital care
i) Await emergency services and follow instruction
What 3 additional instruction might Brigade Control have given to callers from a CBRN incident within a building?
1) Evacuate affected area and consider using fire alarm system
2) Consider Exit Route, majority of gases are heavier than air
3) Consider shutting down air con fans and air recirculation systems
If IOR is implemented what message should be sent?
‘Priority Message this is a confirmed level 3 Hazmat, IOR implemented’
What type of message is METHANE use for?
Situation Reports ( these should be regular and logged)
At a CBRN incident what is the most effective measure to save life and improve casualty outcomes?
Rapid Evacuation followed by immediate disrobing and Decontamination
Where should the IC in Liaison with other emergency Service Commanders ensure?
RVP
When an IC selects ‘an area of relative safety’ for casualties to be directed to what 2 qualifying factors should it ideally have?
Up wind
Uphill
What equipment may be utilised at a CBRN incident to alleviate the need to commit responders into Hazard areas and direct casualties to ‘self evacuate?’
Loud hailer/Tannoy Systems
At CBRN incidents Committing a minimum number of responders by encouraging self evacuation and good communication are essential, what 6 considerations are listed in the note when communicating with casualties?
1) Nature of incident and help is on the way.
2) What services are doing and how it will help
3) Medical assistance is coming so don’t leave the scene
4) To follow advice given
5) Those more Capable should assist others
6) Locating the communicator somewhere they can be heard
At a CBRN incident who has the primary responsibility for rescues?
LFB
At a CBRN incident are conscious or unconscious casualties regarded as a high priority for Rescue?
Breathing and Conscious but unable to walk should be regarded as a high priority
During the IOR phase of a CBRN incident, where a chemical, biological or radiological agent is suspected, what level of PPE is required within the hot zone?
GTCPS
What does GTCPS stand for?
Gas Tight Chemical Protection Suit
What should be provided to casualties at a CBRN incident as soon as possible and why?
Disrobe packs as the disrobe process is highly effective at reducing the effect of CBRN materials
If a casualty at a CBRN incident has disrobed is it always necessary to decontaminated them?
Yes unless medical advise is received to the contrary
Dry Decon at a CBRN chemical incident should always be considered unless?
The agent appears to be caustic
The Ambulance Service is the clinical lead for Decontamination at a CBRN incident, should LFB ICs await the arrival of LAS for direction before instigating Decontamination?
No
The Statutory duties of the LFB at a CBRN incident are found within which statutory instruments?
Fire and Rescue Services Act Emergencies ( England) order 2007 and the memorandum of Understanding between the DCLG and the DH
