ERP--Haz/Bio/Chem Underground/Bomb/Shooter/Radiation Flashcards
Distinctive odors of:
Nerve
Blister
Blood agent
Choking
Nerve - fruit
Blister- garlic (garlic in a pan blisters in oil)
Blood agent- burnt almonds (B.A.= B.A.)
choking- chlorine or grass
All chemical agents are heavier than air EXCEPT
hydrogen cyanide
Chemical agents will result in immediate signs and symptoms EXCEPT
Mustards and phosgene- delayed
chemical underground-
Shut down hvac in station.. cover sidewalk gratings.
What hvac stays on?
Hvac in train (between stations) mta keeps it on
- evacuate station prior to contaminated train arrival.
chem underground-
Members operating in bunker gear go no further than….?
No further than the farthest LIVE victim.
chem underground
1st ladder team 1?
Hazard ID and evacuation
Chem underground
1st ladder team 1?
Evacuation and hazard id
Chem underground
1st ladder team 2?
Backup
Also establish communications relay.
1st lcc wil assist
Apparatus will control site access
Chem underground
2nd ladder team 1?
Evacuation to gross decon
Chem underground
2nd ladder team 2?
Site access control
initial exclusion zone w/ RED hazmat tape
Underground chem
1st engine?
Provide gross decon for ambulatory
- account for # of victims to IC
- INFORM 2nd ladder and IC if victims collapse
Chem underground
2nd and 3rd engines?
Cfr
Biological
Most manifestation of biological are not immediate (like chemical)
Except for?
Ricin and mycotoxins
Also we have no devices that detect (instantly)
Biological
Liquid-
Dried-
Liquid- typically thicker than water, but not as thick as syrup.
Dried- anthrax: grey or brown
Biological
Ic- establish initial exclusion zone _____ feet?
If released indoors?
300’ in all directions
Indoors - seal and avoid entry for 30min to 1 hour
Cross:
Radiological bomb-15 min
Improvised Nuclear device- 15 min
Chemical suicide - ventilate prior to entry
Hazmat
10-80 to warn responders
What is considered a no code and can be controlled by unit on scene?
SIPS
Small quantity
Identified material
Ppe provides adequate protection
Special equipment not needed
Hazmat
Highest level of cpc?
Highest
A- respiratory and vapor tight
B- respiratory and lower skin protection
C PAPRs/APRs and minimal skin protection
D- nuisance only
Lowest
Note: bunker gear = no protection
Hazmat
You can use APR when?
Contaminate Identified Normal oxygen Material measured Filter is specific for contaminate Air monitoring- ongoing
Hazmat
Soc support ladders job?
air/ contamination monitoring
Hazmat
Cpc ladders job?
Rescue non-ambulatory in contaminated area
- no mitigation
- no monitoring
Hazmat
First arriving units on scene attempt to identify hazard and material is a Top priority.
If if there is a victim unconscious can you get them?
Concentrate on ambulatory victims
No rescue for unconscious in area of UNKNOWN chemicals
Hazmat
If a decision is made to attempt rescue, what must you need first?
Back up team
Decon team
Medical personnel nearby
hazmat
1st arriving ladder Team 1?
Hazard ID
hazmat
1st arriving ladder team 2?
Information Resources (orange guidebook)
cross: DOT guidebook is Green
hazmat
1st and 2nd LCCs ?
site access and remain with apparatus
hazmat
2nd ladder team 1?
information resources w/ 1st ladder team
hazmat
2nd ladder team 2?
initial exclusion zone (RED hazmat tape) and remain out exclusion zone
hazmat
1st engine?
water supply for decon
- remain together
- may perform CFR
cross: for underground chemical.. 1st eng no cfr
hazmat
2nd engine?
site access
- remain together
- may perform CFR