HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

Question 1

FIRST RESPONSE:

1. The first arriving unit on the scene shall make an a___ to determine whether or not a HAZMAT incident exists.
2. When approaching a suspected HAZMAT incident, the first unit should:
   * Approach the scene from the __ side.
   * Identify the material from a s__ d__.
   * Convey e__ i__ to ___ and other units responding.
3. The first officer on the scene shall be responsible for ___ police operations until properly relieved.
4. As soon as practical, s__ the site of the incident and await the arrival of properly __ and e__ personnel of the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department’s HAZMAT Team.

NOTE: Personnel shall not be assigned to areas for which they do not have the proper ___, p__ c__ or e__ to operate within reasonable safety.

Answer 1

assessment

upwind side
safe distance
essential information to Communications

directing police operations

secure the site…properly trained and equipped personnel

proper training, protective clothing or equipment

Question 2

HAZMAT INCIDENT COMMANDER:

1. The ranking __ ___ command officer on the scene of a HAZMAT incident shall assume command of the scene and shall act as the Incident Commander. The Incident Commander shall direct all on-scene operations, as well as, c__ the efforts of all responding agencies involved in on-site emergency operations.
2. The Incident Commander shall exercise command and control through the various ___ of each respective agency.

Answer 2

ranking fire department command officer…coordinate the efforts

various supervisors

Question 3

HAZMAT DUTIES:

1. In addition to law enforcement activities, the following is a list of duties that department officers may be called upon to perform at the scene of a HAZMAT incident:
   * At the direction of the Incident Commander, establish a ___ around the site of the incident.
   * Conduct an e__ of an area at risk, as determined by the Incident Commander.
   * Maintain ___ within the area of operations.
   * Establish and maintain emergency t__ c__ operations.
   * Assist in the removal and identification of d__ persons.
   * Establish a liaison with __ __ authorities and assist in emergency s__ operations.
   * Supplement Fire Department c__ capabilities.
   * Conduct i__ and complete all r__ required by circumstance, law and Toledo Police Department policy.

Answer 3

perimeter

evacuation

security

traffic control

deceased persons

Red Cross…emergency shelter

communications capabilities

investigations…reports