Decontamination Flashcards
What is decontamination
The procedure used to remove hazardous materials from people and equipment
What determines the type of decontamination method used
The IC will take a dynamic risk assessment to decide
What crew will take out the decontamination procedure
The FRU (Fire Rescue Unit)
What is an emergency decontamination
The risk is so great that decontamination must take place before it’s relevant code is implemented.
When at a HAZMAT incident, what is the hot zone
The area of greatest risk, where gross contamination may occur
When at a HAZMAT incident, what is the warm zone
The area surrounding the decontamination zone. There is a risk of cross contamination
When at a HAZMAT incident, what is the cold zone
The area outside the warm zone. No risk from contaminants is expected here
What is the decontamination zone
The area where decontamination takes place
Where should decontamination equipment be set up
In the cold zone, in safe air, at lease 25m from the periphery of the hot zone.
What would help to identify a decontamination zone
Warning tape and traffic cones
What will the IC and HMEPO need to consider when establishing decontamination plans
The type and scale of the contamination Weather conditions and wind direction Available drainage Slope of ground Vehicle access
What are the 4 decontamination codes
Emergency decontamination
Code 1 wet decontamination
Code 2 wet decontamination
Code 3 dry decontamination
What type of firefighting decontamination would use the Hughes MD4 shower?
Code 1 wet decontamination.
Code 1 is the default method.
What type of hose is used with the Hughes shower
19mm layflat hose
How many firefighters should enter the Hughes shower at once
- They should remove any contamination from their own and each others Gas Tight Suits using a buddy system
