Chapter 14 - The ISO at Hazardous Materials Incidents

Question 1

A person who meets or exceeds the NFPA 472 requirements for a hazardous materials technician and is trained in the responsibilities of the ISO position as it relates to hazmat response.

Answer 1

Assistant safety officer-hazmat (ASO-HM)

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Question 2

CAN report?

Answer 2

Conditions, actions, needs

Question 3

A hazmat zone established for obvious or potentially contaminated victims who are awaiting mass decontamination efforts and assistance.

Answer 3

Contaminated safe refuse area

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Question 4

An area where progressive decontamination is accomplished for hazmat teams (and support personnel).

Answer 4

Contamination reduction zone

Question 5

An area where progressive decontamination is taking place for victims.

Answer 5

Decontamination corridor

Question 6

A hazmat zone used for technicians who are operating in a hot zone. The dedicated technician rapid intervention team often stages there.

Answer 6

Escape area