CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS

Question 1

CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS

Upon discovery of a suspected clandestine drug laboratory during interior operations the following actions shall be taken: (6)

Answer 1

• immediately notify the I.C. (and/or Comms)
• inform the I.C. of the location of the lab
• exit the building and notify the I.C. which exit is being used (exit the same way the building was entered)
• do not touch or handle anything on the way out
• leave all switches, valves and equipment alone while exiting.
• direct crew in emergency decontamination procedures

Question 2

CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS

When responding to marijuana grow lab locations for the purposes of inspections by FPLS staff, a minimum of ___ MFES HAZMAT technicians will be available on the scene.

Answer 2

Two

Question 3

CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS

If a rescue is not required do not enter a known clandestine drug laboratory until deemed safe by all responding emergency agencies. Priorities should be? (4)

Answer 3

• Securing the scene
• protection of personnel and the public
• stay upwind
• protect exposures from a safe distance