ERP add 2 Underground Chemical Attack Flashcards
4 Nerve agents & which 2 do NOT have odors
Tabun (GA) & Soman (GD) Fruity odor;
Sarin (GB) & VX- No Odor
Distinctive Odor of Nerve Agent
Outward signs of Exposure
Fruit;
Outward signs : Respiratory Distress, Convulsions, “SLUDGEM”
Blister agents odor & 2 examples
Garlic; Mustard & Lewisite
2 Chemical Agents w/Delayed effects
Mustards & Phosgene
Blood Agent odors & 2 examples (1 lighter than air)
Burnt Almonds; Hydrogen Cyanide (lighter) & Cyanogen Chloride
Musky Hay smell at 6 PPM & greater
Phosgene
Chemical Attacks: Indicator civilians displaying (similar/varying) signs & symptoms
Similar such as pulmonary distress, cardiac distress, &/or numerous fatalities with NO apparent cause of injury or trauma
Chemical Attack: 1st Truck deals with _ (ambulatory/non-ambulatory) victims
Ambulatory
2nd Truck deals with _ & (ambulatory/non-ambulatory) victims
Zones & Non-ambulatory
Procedure for chemical release that occurs on a train in between stations
MTA will continue train to closest station w/HVAC on in train. Receiving station shall be evacuated prior to arrival of contaminated train. Other trains shall be prevented from entering now contaminated station
1st Eng notifies _ of people evacuating; & _ of non-ambulatory victims
IC; 2nd Ladder
1st arriving ladder companies at Chemical attacks “Every Horny BC Enjoys Sex”
1st Lad Team 1 Evac & Haz assessment w/2 FF’s & Off (If possible ID source & nature of problem & mark route for CPC Entry/Rescue teams w/search ropes)
1st Lad Team 2 BU (2 members) for Team 1 & est. Comm relay to IC until relieved by 1st CPC equipped unit
Communication Relay: LCC rig placement & assist in est of comm relay (Do NOT remain w/rig for orders)
2nd Lad at Chemical Attacks
2nd Lad Team 1 Evac to gross decon (direct ambulatory & assist Non-ambulatory w/stokes & utility ropes)
2nd Lad Team 2: Site access control- initial exclusion zone w/red tape & est CRZ
2nd LCC- position rig out of hazard area & act as barrier for site access control, tape off areas, & assist Team 1 & 2 (do NOT remain w/rig)
Can FD members enter a subway where visible persons are unresponsive
Members are NOT to enter
If a dispersal device is still operational can 1st alarm units make an attempt to stop the device
No attempt shall be made- proceed directly to Gross Decon (Bunker gear NOT satisfactory protection against concentrations of agents)