Hazmat

Question 1

what is the responsibility of the LFB regarding hazmat?

Answer 1

control any spillage or release to mitigate harm to the public and environment

Question 2

what are the 4 categories of hazards that hazmat pose?

Answer 2

chemical, physical radioactive, biological

Question 3

what must appliance commander do when approaching a COMAH?

Answer 3

interrogate MDT to obtain the appropriate tactical plan

Question 4

minimum cordon radius?

Answer 4

25m

Question 5

which TM should the IOC adopt when gathering information?

Answer 5

DELTA

Question 6

level 1 PDA?

Answer 6

1 pump

Question 7

level 2 PDA?

Answer 7

2 pumping appliances and an FRU

Question 8

if poisons are involved, what is the minimum level?

Answer 8

level 2

Question 9

if crews have been committed to decontaminate prior to advice being available, what type of decon should be employed?

Answer 9

code 3 - safe undress

Question 10

steps 123

Answer 10

1. one casualty, no logical explanation - treat as normal. 2. two casualties, no logical explanation - approach with caution. 3. three casualties, no logical explanation - do not approach. Its a universal casualty identification system.

Question 11

4 types of decon

Answer 11

code 1 - wet - shower. Code 2 - wet - minor / brush and bucket. Code 3 - dry - safe undress. Emergency - hosereels

Question 12

If crews have been committed in BA prior to advice from HMEPO / SA what should the BA crews do (in regards to decontamination)?

Answer 12

remain under air until advice can be sought from hmepo / sa