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Hazmat Flashcards

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Hazardous materials incidents may include but are not limited to
f.s.t.c.e.w

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-responses involving fires
-spills
-transportation accidents
-chemical reactions
-explosions
-WMD

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Hazardous Materials Incident
Associated hazards may include
tecrhh

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-toxicity
-explosions
-corrosives
-radiological hazards
health hazards

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The responsibility of the fire dept. at any hazardous materials incident shall include
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-isolation denying entry
-identification of material
-evaluation of hazards/risks
-coordination/control of evacuation of public

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The responsibilities of the fire dept at any hazardous materials incident shall include
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c.c.d.t

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-coordination of available information, technical resources, responding agencies
-control/confinement
-decontamination
-safe termination & documentation

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The FD Hazardous Materials Incident Response Program will involve the following
se/ep what and how

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-specialized equipment and technical expertise
-an effective,standard, incident management plan

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Hazardous Materials IC
standard specific requirements
(who’s in charge NFPA #)

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-in MN the IC is always the senior ranking officer from local jurisdiction
-state response teams will not act as IC NFPA 472
-different requirements than structural FF
-IC’s must have specific training in this type of event

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The hazardous materials response team will consist of
(rigs)

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-E11
-R9
-E19
-station 11 will be responsible for mobile lab.

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Hazmat codes and responses
Natural gas leak

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Initial Assignment

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Hazmat codes and responses
Hazmat leak or spill (no fire)

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-initial assignment
-E11
-R9

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Hazmat codes and responses
Hazmat with Fire

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-first alarm assignment
-E11
-R9

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Hazmat codes and responses
CO alarm no symptoms

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Closest Ladder or Rescue code 2

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Hazmat responses codes
CO alarm with symptoms

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-closest Engine, Ladder, Rescue code 3

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Hazmat training levels at 11s/19s + BC’s
FF/FMO-CAPT-BC

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-FF FMO technician level
-Capt’s specialist level
-BC’s specialist level
everybody else minimum of operations level

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Hazmat prevention and inspection program
r.i.t

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routine inspections of facilities that regularly use or store these materials (Target materials)

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The hazmat team leader reports to

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IC

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The primary role of on duty hazmat techs and specialists will be to act as
tra

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technical and resource advisors to the team leader and IC

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The 8 step hazmat incident management procedures.
Establish a command post
(the first arriving unit will begin)
site/id/haz/select/info/implement/d/t

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-site management/control isolate deny
-identity problem/material
-hazard risk evaluation
-select PPE
-information mang/resource coordination
-implement response objectives
-decon
-terminate incident

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Establish Hazard Zones
(the 3 zones contain what)

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-cold zone command post
-warm zone decon
-hot zone

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Hot Zone minimum distance from hazardous materials

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-solids 75’
-liquids 150’
-unknown substance or gas 330’
-explosives 1/3 mile

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Safe area of refuge where victims and personnel can be held until decon is located in the

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Hot Zone

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Sheltering in place or evacuation
Shelter in place
r.s.f.s

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-haz material has been totally release
-small puff migrating plume
-fast moving toxic cloud
-short duration solid or liquid leak

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Shelter in place or evacuation
Evacuation

bf fti er oss

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-building fire
-flammable/toxic leak inside
-explosive/reactive materials
-occupants signs/symptoms of acute illness

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Hazmat incident priorities

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-life safety
-incident stabilization
-environmental conservation
-property conservation

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Hazardous Materials Response
First Responder Operations Level
-responsibilities first arriving unit
ii/pc/am

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-responsible for isolation and identification
-product control/air monitoring
-turnout gear adequate if no contact involved

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Hazardous Materials Response
Technician/Specialist Responsibilities/jobs 😃
i.h.m.d

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-identification
-hazard and risk assessment
-mitigation/control
-decontamination and other

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Hazardous Materials Response
Hazmat Team responsibilities

CO/IHA/S/S

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-coordinate ops with IC
-identification/hazard assessment
-supervise complete mitigation
-specialized equipment other

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Identify the Problem and Materials (using)
1.determine location/occupancy of the problem what do I see c.m.p.s.m.s

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-container shapes
-markings/colors
-placards/labels
-shipping papers facility docs
-monitoring/detection equip
-senses seeing/hearing

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STEP 1 SITE MANAGEMENT and CONTROL
isolate/deny entry
s.u.l.a.e

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-safe approach/positioning
-from uphill upwind
-look for hazmat clues
-assume command
-establish isolation perimeter using ERG

30
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All incoming units shall initially be staged at a safe distance away except

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-first arriving unit
-hazardous materials personnel and equipment
-the command officer

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Hazard/Risk Benefit Analysis
if there is urgent life hazard and rescue is required

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-ready urgent rescue/patient decon area (safe refuge)
-ready patient removal device
-don full turnouts SCBA
-bring 4 gas monitor

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While making approach Hazmat Rescue

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-avoid pooled liquids
-listen for high pressure gas
-look for vapor clouds

33
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Hazmat Rescue
Discontinue efforts if

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-4 gas alarms for LEL
-situation changes and immediate evacuation is deemed necessary

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All aspects of the first two steps will be followed if possible. They are

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-site management and control
-identify problem/materials

35
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The duties of the hazardous materials team will include
“6”

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-coordinate info/resources
-complete 8 step procedures
-establish decon procedures
-use of specialized equipment
-use of specialized PPE
-direct supervision of hot zone operations

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Step 3 hazard and risk evaluation (a) responders must understand

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-physical properties how it will behave
-chemical properties how it can harm

37
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Step 3 hazard and risk evaluation
-risk evaluation

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-hazardous materials involved
-type of container it’s integrity
-environment/location
-resources/capabilities responders

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Step 3 Developing the Incident Action Plan (IAP) Strategic Goals how are we going to make go away

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-rescue
-public protective actions
-spill control (confinement)
-leak control (confinement)
-fire control
-recovery

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Step 3 Tactical Objectives

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-offensive
-defensive
-non-intervention (no-action)

40
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Step 4 select PPE/Equipment
Structural FF Clothing/SCBA (turnouts)
may be used when

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-contacts with hazmat unlikely
-atmospheric levels not toxic to skin
-live victim’s in need of rescue

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Step 4 Select PPE/Equipment
Liquid chemical splash protection (EPA level B) may be used when

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-vapors/gases concentration not high enough to be toxic through skin
-unlikely vapor/gas/liquid affect exposed skin
-flammable/chemical/thermal

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Step 4 select PPE/Equipment Chemical vapor protective clothing (EPA level A) should be used when

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-extremely hazardous are known or suspected and skin contact possible
-potential contact may destroy skin
-potential for splash/exposure to be absorbed thru skin
-unknown/unidentified substances

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Step 4 Tools/Equipment

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Tools and specialized equipment carried on Mobile Lab/R9 utilized as necessary

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Step 5 Information Management and Resource Coordination

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-confirm unified command is in place liaison officer
-expand ICS create branches,divisions, groups per IAP

45
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Step7 Decontamination
-types of decontamination

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-Emergency Safe Area/No Formal Decon Established
-Technical planned/systematic
-Mass large numbers

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Step 7 Implement Response Objectives

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-carry out strategic goals and tactical objectives set forth in Incident Action Plan

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Step 8 Terminate the Incident

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-declare incident terminated
-transfer responsibility of incident scene
-incident debriefing
-complete required documentation
-post incident analysis
-after action review

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