Hazardous spill mitigation guidelines p236

Question 1

Who is in command and control of any incident involving a “Hazardous Spill”?
a) The Hazmat Team Officer
b) The Incident Commander
c) The highest-ranking firefighter
d) The senior paramedic

Answer 1

b) The Incident Commander

Question 2

Once a spill has been determined, what is the first action the first arriving Officer should take?
a) Establish Safety Zones
b) Position apparatus uphill and upwind of the incident
c) Note wind direction
d) Identify the material using E.R.G or M.S.D.S

Answer 2

Answer: c) Note wind direction

Question 3

What should be done if there is a potential for runoff into storm drains, canals, or rivers?
a) Evacuate all personnel from the area
b) Establish Safety Zones
c) Notify DERM and make efforts to stop runoff by damming or diking
d) Call for additional pumper units

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Answer 3

Answer: c) Notify DERM and make efforts to stop runoff by damming or diking**

Question 4

What should be done if significant damming or diking is required?
a) Request additional fire control units
b) Call GSA for earth-moving equipment
c) Use absorbent mats
d) Evacuate the area

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Answer 4

Answer: b) Call GSA for earth-moving equipment**

Question 5

If a spill material is identified to potentially invade the soil, what should be done?
a) Use foam to mitigate the spill
b) Contact GSA for earth-moving equipment
c) Notify DERM immediately
d) Evacuate all non-essential personnel

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Answer 5

Answer: c) Notify DERM immediately**

Question 6

8. When should a Safety Officer be assigned?
   a) For any type of spill incident
   b) Only for large-scale evacuations
   c) Depending on the scope of the incident
   d) After removing all ignition sources

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Answer 6

Answer: c) Depending on the scope of the incident**