Hazmat Flashcards
The purpose of 3.3.7 Hazmat Response SOG
Allowing responders to feel safe and confident entering a hazmat incident to complete a rescue, in accordance with NFPA 472 and to provide initial mitigation and isolation of the hazmat incident.
Under 3.3.7 Hazmat Response General:
The initial action of the first responding unit…….
Is critical to ensure a positive outcome of the incident.
Under 3.3.7 Hazmat Response General:
They must establish control of the…..
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Incident scene, rescue viable victims, isolate the public from the problem, call in additional resources, and prepare for the hazmat teams arrival.
4.0 Title is
Operations at a hazmat event
-during response
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-Obtain information while responding
-Request appropriate resources
-Utilize the ERG or Hazmat IQ for initial guidance
-Gather weather information
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-on scene
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-Approach from upwind/hill. Notify units of route and staging
-Establish command and implement IMS
-Ensure proper PPE
-Conduct a size up to include, but not limited to
-evacuate/extricate victims
-Determine isolation/evacuation distances (ERG/IQ)
-Determine control zones, area of refuge, and decontamination corridor
4.2 On Scene
Conduct a size up of the situation to include, but not limited to:
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-Potential rescue,
based on victim viability, biological indicators, and symptomology
-Hazard type
-Form of material
-Type of container
-Migration of product
4.2 On Scene
Evacuate/extrication of victims
-Consider changing atmosphere
-Consider relocation of victims to area of refuge
-Shelter in place
4.2 On Scene
Determine control zones, area of safe refuge (________), and decontamination corridor.
-For victims and rescuers
4.2 On Scene
Evacuate/extrication of victims
-Shelter in place
-If required ensure proper notification to citizens to include guidance to…..
Stay pending further direction, close all windows and doors, turn off HVAC, and to prepare for immediate evacuation order.
-reg team arrival
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-Identify group leader and establish a hazmat branch or group
-Establish a staging area for the hazmat team
-Ensure coordination of response goals, objectives, and overall common effort.
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-Ensure decontamination of personnel and equipment
-Inform personnel of the signs and symptoms of exposure to hazmat at the incident and what to do if they experience them
Hazmat incidents are…..
Low frequency, high risk calls.
The hazmat IQ system consists of ___ steps that are designed to …..
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-Follow a normal response sequence, from dispatch to hot zone.
Hazmat IQ system 4 steps
Step 1
Dispatch - initial size-up information of the incident
Hazmat IQ system 4 steps
Step 2
Responding - Verify initial size up using the NIOSH pocket guide
Under Hazmat IQ system 4 steps, Step 2,
Responding - Verify initial size up using the NIOSH pocket guide.
It states “operations personnel are trained to
-Quickly and efficiently go through the chemical and toxicological properties to determine the hazards of the chemical.
Hazmat IQ system 4 steps
Step 3
Additional clues - Utilize hazmat IQ charts to assist in identification based on container shapes, sizes, placards, labels, and markings
Hazmat IQ system 4 steps, Step 3
Additional clues - Responders can utilize the hazmat IQ charts to assist in hazard identification based on container
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-shapes
-sizes
-placards
-labels
-markings
Hazmat IQ system 4 steps
Step 4 ________ -
“The responder armed with the
_________, dressed in _________, and wearing an _________, will determine if they are adequately protected to complete their assigned mission.
This is accomplished utilizing the ______ concept within the hazmat IQ system.
-Hot zone
-Chemical monitoring equipment
-Turnouts
-SCBA
-Red light, green light
Hazmat Response Checklist
Readiness when stepping off the unit:
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-Full PPE
-Monitoring equipment
-F and PH paper
-TIC
-Bumper line pulled
-Engineer or outside personnel full PPE to back-up
Hazmat Response Checklist
Resource request:
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-Dispatch of FMFD hazmat team
-Communication of environmental hazard to dispatch
-Advise EMS/Hospital of call nature
-Units for scene control isolation area
-LCSO for scene control assistance
Hazmat Response Checklist
Assessment begins during the approach:
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Road access and apparatus placement
- Building or vehicle type
-Indicators of chemical hazards (Name, type, amount)
-Bystander or other party involvement
-Quick recon for significant threats and victims
-Line of sight intervention opportunity
Hazmat Response Checklist
When chemicals are noted observe the major characteristics:
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-Color
-State of matter (liquid, solid, gas)
-Heavier or lighter than air
-Vapor pressure (rate of movement and dissipation
-Obvious identifiers