ERP HAZ-MAT

Question 1

ERP, ADD 2, underground chemical attack

There are four types of chemical agents of concern to First Responders. What are they?

Answer 1

nerve,
blister,
blood and
choking agents.

Question 2

ERP, ADD 2, underground chemical attack

2.1 Nerve Agents (Organophosphates)

Answer 2

A. Examples: Tabun (GA), Sarin (GB), Soman (GD), VX
B. Distinctive odor: Fruit
C. Outward Signs of Exposure: respiratory distress, convulsions, S-L-U-D-G-E-M:
Salivation, Lacrimation (tearing), Urination, Defecation, GI distress, Emesis
(vomiting), Muscle Twitching/ Miosis (contraction of pupils)

Question 3

ERP, ADD 2, underground chemical attack

2.2 Blister Agents (Vesicants)

Answer 3

A. Examples: Mustard, Lewisite
B. Distinctive odor: Garlic
C. Outward Signs of Exposure to Mustards: signs and symptoms do not appear for
several hours
* Skin blistering
D. Outward signs of exposure to Lewisite: signs and symptoms appear immediately
* Severe irritation to eyes, skin and airways, tissue necrosis

Question 4

ERP, ADD 2, underground chemical attack

2.3 Blood (Pulmonary) Agents

Answer 4

A. Examples: hydrogen cyanide, cyanogen chloride
B. Distinctive odor: burnt almonds
C. Outward signs of exposure: victims gasping for air, convulsions

Question 5

ERP, ADD 2, underground chemical attack

2.4 Choking Agents

Answer 5

A. Examples: chlorine, ammonia, phosgene
B. Distinctive odor: chlorine or grass
C. Outward signs of exposure: victims gasping for air, eye irritation

Question 6

ERP, ADD 3, 5.7.5
When members suspect or discover any type of clandestine lab, they shall immediately stop, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING, retrace their steps and
back out of the area.
Upon the discovery of any type of lab the following notifications shall be made to who?

Answer 6

• Battalion and Deputy Chief
• Request Haz Mat to respond
• NYPD
• BFI