Deck 20

Question 1

The Battalion Chief will be designated the Technical Task Force leader. which consist of a SOC Support ladder , its associated Decon Engine and the Administrative Battalion Chief.Once 10-84 who shall the Task Force Leader report to?

Answer 1

Upon arrival, the Task Force Leader shall report to the FDNY Incident Commander or Operations Chief, then obtain a briefing from the Hazardous Materials Director/Group Supervisor.3.5 GS

Question 2

when Task Force leader reports in he will be briefed on which of the following? (more than one correct? The contaminant(s) involved and hazards, if known. The type of decontamination procedures to employ. The type of CPC and Respiratory protection required in the Decon Corridor. The approximate number of patients, and their signs and symptoms. The location of EMS (ALS, BLS or Haz-Tac) resources, triage & treatment sectors, and safe refuge areas (SRA). The over packing & disposition of waste water and disposable waste. Weather information and anticipated changes (temperature, rain, wind direction, etc.). Work zone boundaries including entry and egress points. A dedicated water source.

Answer 2

All are correct3.5 GS

Question 3

The task Force commander shall supervise the following actions taken by units under his command:(more than one correct) Ensure Units are wearing the proper level of protection for the appropriate type of hazard. Manage control zones and access points ensuring that they are well defined. Ensure appropriate actions are taken to prevent the spread of contaminants. Maintain communications with the Haz-Mat Branch Director/Group Supervisor Maintain communication with the units under their command. Evaluate the need for additional units for augmentation or relief of personnel.

Answer 3

All Are correct3.6 GS

Question 4

One decon Engine is limited to preform how many procedures at an incident?A-1B-2C-3D-4

Answer 4

A.one Decon Engine Company can only perform one type of procedure at an incident. Additional resources will have to be special called to augment the Decon Engine Company when an incident requires several different technical decontamination procedures.4.4.6 GS

Question 5

True/False?Technical Decon Task Forces shall only respond to special calls?

Answer 5

TrueTechnical Decon Task Forces shall only respond to special calls. Incident Commanders shall assess the potential need for Technical Decon Task Forces and notify the dispatcher to special call the number of Task Forces required,4.4.1

Question 6

True/False?A Technical Decon Task Firce Leader (BC)can supervise two differant technical decon stations at the same incident?

Answer 6

True6.3 GS

Question 7

Routine Haz-Mat responses with or without patients can be handled with one Technical Decon Task Force. The optimal staffing of a non-ambulatory decon station for numerous patients requires How many Technical Decon Task Forces?

Answer 7

The optimal staffing of a non-ambulatory decon station for numerous patients requires two Technical Decon Task Forces.Responder decon can be initially satisfied with an emergency fog line; however, a Technical CPC Decon must be established as soon as resources become available to properly limit cross contamination of our responders.

Question 8

As a IC at a chemical attack in a subway that produces numerous ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, you should special call a least how many Decon task forces Immediately?

Answer 8

At least four Decon Task Forces should be called immediately for a chemical attack in a subway that produces numerous ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients., one to perform ambulatory patient decon, one to perform responder decon, and two to perform non-ambulatory patient decon. Additional CPC units or SOC Support Ladders will be required to perform patient care including antidote administration, and patient removal to decon areas. Still more companies will be required to assist EMS with treatment and transportation of patients after they have undergone decontamination. These units do not have to use CPC, since the patients have been decontaminated.6.6 7.1 GS

Question 9

At a incident that the IC needs a decon engine to preform techical decontamination task, can IC have the decon eng on the initial alarm preform these task? If so what must IC do?

Answer 9

If the Incident Commander finds it feasible, a Decon Engine Company assigned on the initial alarm, can be relieved by a special called Engine company in order to allow the Decon Engine Company to perform technical decontamination tasks. This would require that the necessary resources and equipment are at the scene, specifically a SOC Support Ladder with its support vehicle. This scenario would be feasible if the incident did not require emergency decontamination procedures upon arrival and/or extensive scene control procedures. 4.4.3 GS