Hazmat Flashcards
Hazardous materials incidents may include but are not limited to
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-responses involving fires
-spills
-transportation accidents
-chemical reactions
-explosions
-WMD
Hazardous Materials Incident
Associated hazards may include
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-toxicity
-explosions
-corrosives
-radiological hazards
health hazards
The responsibility of the fire dept. at any hazardous materials incident shall include
1-4
-isolation denying entry
-identification of material
-evaluation of hazards/risks
-coordination/control of evacuation of public
The responsibilities of the fire dept at any hazardous materials incident shall include
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c.c.d.t
-coordination of available information, technical resources, responding agencies
-control/confinement
-decontamination
-safe termination & documentation
The FD Hazardous Materials Incident Response Program will involve the following
se/ep what and how
-specialized equipment and technical expertise
-an effective,standard, incident management plan
Hazardous Materials IC
standard specific requirements
(who’s in charge NFPA #)
-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
The hazardous materials response team will consist of
(rigs)
-E11
-R9
-E19
-station 11 will be responsible for mobile lab.
Hazmat codes and responses
Natural gas leak
Initial Assignment
Hazmat codes and responses
Hazmat leak or spill (no fire)
-initial assignment
-E11
-R9
Hazmat codes and responses
Hazmat with Fire
-first alarm assignment
-E11
-R9
Hazmat codes and responses
CO alarm no symptoms
Closest Ladder or Rescue code 2
Hazmat responses codes
CO alarm with symptoms
-closest Engine, Ladder, Rescue code 3
Hazmat training levels at 11s/19s + BC’s
FF/FMO-CAPT-BC
-FF FMO technician level
-Capt’s specialist level
-BC’s specialist level
everybody else minimum of operations level
Hazmat prevention and inspection program
r.i.t
routine inspections of facilities that regularly use or store these materials (Target materials)
The hazmat team leader reports to
IC
The primary role of on duty hazmat techs and specialists will be to act as
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technical and resource advisors to the team leader and IC
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
-site management/control isolate deny
-identity problem/material
-hazard risk evaluation
-select PPE
-information mang/resource coordination
-implement response objectives
-decon
-terminate incident
Establish Hazard Zones
(the 3 zones contain what)
-cold zone command post
-warm zone decon
-hot zone
Hot Zone minimum distance from hazardous materials
-solids 75’
-liquids 150’
-unknown substance or gas 330’
-explosives 1/3 mile
Safe area of refuge where victims and personnel can be held until decon is located in the
Hot Zone
Sheltering in place or evacuation
Shelter in place
r.s.f.s
-haz material has been totally release
-small puff migrating plume
-fast moving toxic cloud
-short duration solid or liquid leak
Shelter in place or evacuation
Evacuation
bf fti er oss
-building fire
-flammable/toxic leak inside
-explosive/reactive materials
-occupants signs/symptoms of acute illness
Hazmat incident priorities
-life safety
-incident stabilization
-environmental conservation
-property conservation
Hazardous Materials Response
First Responder Operations Level
-responsibilities first arriving unit
ii/pc/am
-responsible for isolation and identification
-product control/air monitoring
-turnout gear adequate if no contact involved
Hazardous Materials Response
Technician/Specialist Responsibilities/jobs 😃
i.h.m.d
-identification
-hazard and risk assessment
-mitigation/control
-decontamination and other
Hazardous Materials Response
Hazmat Team responsibilities
CO/IHA/S/S
-coordinate ops with IC
-identification/hazard assessment
-supervise complete mitigation
-specialized equipment other
Identify the Problem and Materials (using)
1.determine location/occupancy of the problem what do I see c.m.p.s.m.s
-container shapes
-markings/colors
-placards/labels
-shipping papers facility docs
-monitoring/detection equip
-senses seeing/hearing
STEP 1 SITE MANAGEMENT and CONTROL
isolate/deny entry
s.u.l.a.e
-safe approach/positioning
-from uphill upwind
-look for hazmat clues
-assume command
-establish isolation perimeter using ERG
All incoming units shall initially be staged at a safe distance away except
-first arriving unit
-hazardous materials personnel and equipment
-the command officer
Hazard/Risk Benefit Analysis
if there is urgent life hazard and rescue is required
-ready urgent rescue/patient decon area (safe refuge)
-ready patient removal device
-don full turnouts SCBA
-bring 4 gas monitor
While making approach Hazmat Rescue
-avoid pooled liquids
-listen for high pressure gas
-look for vapor clouds
Hazmat Rescue
Discontinue efforts if
-4 gas alarms for LEL
-situation changes and immediate evacuation is deemed necessary
All aspects of the first two steps will be followed if possible. They are
-site management and control
-identify problem/materials
The duties of the hazardous materials team will include
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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
Step 3 hazard and risk evaluation (a) responders must understand
-physical properties how it will behave
-chemical properties how it can harm
Step 3 hazard and risk evaluation
-risk evaluation
-hazardous materials involved
-type of container it’s integrity
-environment/location
-resources/capabilities responders
Step 3 Developing the Incident Action Plan (IAP) Strategic Goals how are we going to make go away
-rescue
-public protective actions
-spill control (confinement)
-leak control (confinement)
-fire control
-recovery
Step 3 Tactical Objectives
-offensive
-defensive
-non-intervention (no-action)
Step 4 select PPE/Equipment
Structural FF Clothing/SCBA (turnouts)
may be used when
-contacts with hazmat unlikely
-atmospheric levels not toxic to skin
-live victim’s in need of rescue
Step 4 Select PPE/Equipment
Liquid chemical splash protection (EPA level B) may be used when
-vapors/gases concentration not high enough to be toxic through skin
-unlikely vapor/gas/liquid affect exposed skin
-flammable/chemical/thermal
Step 4 select PPE/Equipment Chemical vapor protective clothing (EPA level A) should be used when
-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
Step 4 Tools/Equipment
Tools and specialized equipment carried on Mobile Lab/R9 utilized as necessary
Step 5 Information Management and Resource Coordination
-confirm unified command is in place liaison officer
-expand ICS create branches,divisions, groups per IAP
Step7 Decontamination
-types of decontamination
-Emergency Safe Area/No Formal Decon Established
-Technical planned/systematic
-Mass large numbers
Step 7 Implement Response Objectives
-carry out strategic goals and tactical objectives set forth in Incident Action Plan
Step 8 Terminate the Incident
-declare incident terminated
-transfer responsibility of incident scene
-incident debriefing
-complete required documentation
-post incident analysis
-after action review
