Deck 24 Flashcards
FDNY Decontamination Shower Apparatus (DSA) are designed to be used for the decontamination of firefighters or civilians that are ambulatory and are not displaying life threatening symptoms of exposure. Patients displaying extreme or life threatening exposures require emergency decontamination The DSA responds on what signal? Also when can IC request them?
The DSA responds on signal 10-80 code 3 and code 4 and whenever the IC deems its response is necessary based on the circumstances of the emergency. The IC shall consult with the Haz-Mat Battalion, Rescue Operating Battalion or Safety Battalion to determine if its response is required.1.3 GSA Hazardous Materials Technician Unit (HMTU) must be present to ensure proper precautions are taken such as hazard assessment, isolation zones, and PPE used.1.4FYI-10-80 Code3 Decon Support Unit Tactical Support Unit Chemical Protective Clothing Unit (CPC) 1 ALS Haz-Tac Ambulance 1 BLS Ambulance 1 ALS Ambulance 1 EMS Conditions Officer 1 EMS Division Captain 1 EMS Deputy Chief On-Call Medical Director Planning Section ChiefA Mass Decontamination incident where 5 or more civilians or responders are contaminated and additional Department resources are needed above the Code 2 level.Units dispatched on a 10-80 Code 3 include: 10-80 Code 2 assignment Command Chief 1 Deputy Chief 3 Haz-Tac Ambulances (1 ALS, 2 BLS) Decon Shower Unit Haz-Mat Technician Unit (HMTU) 3 CPC Units RAC Unit Mask Service Unit (MSU) 1 BLS Ambulance 2 ALS Ambulances 1 Logistical Support Unit 1 Major Emergency Response Vehicle Mobile Respiratory Treatment UnitNote: Additional EMS units may be called as needed based on patient count and additional resources may be special called as needed.-10-80 Code4A Mass Decontamination Response requiring Mass Decon Task Forces (MDTF) to decontaminate a large number of victims as quickly as possible.Units dispatched on a 10-80 Code 4 include:A. 10-80 Code 3 assignmentB. Mass Decon Task Force: 1 Battalion Chief 2 Engine Companies 1 Tower Ladder (CPC) 1 Haz-Tac Ambulance 2 SSL or HMTU to monitor victims to determine the need for additional Technical DeconAdditional Mass Decon Task Forces (MDTF) may be special called for numerous victims. For every 250 victims, an additional Mass Decon Task Force will be called.NotificationsThe following notifications shall be made upon transmission of Signal 10-80, Codes 1, 2, 3 and 4: FDOC EMS Operations Bureau of Health Services Office of Medical Affairs Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)Department of Health (DOH) for Biological or RadiologicalNYPD Operations
Who shall say where the location of the DSA should be position and where is the posistion ?
At the scene of an operation, the Incident Commander will give a location where the DSA should be positioned.The DSA will be positioned at the end of the “contamination reduction corridor.”( between warm Zone and cold zone )4.3 GSIt is recommended that the DSA be positioned in the middle of the street or intersection. This will assist in leveling the unit (due to the crown in the street) and provide adequate space on both sides of the apparatus for privacy tent placement (if necessary).4.4
