Hazmat Incident

Question 1

The Deputy Will:

Answer 1

1. Isolate the immediate area
2. Deny access to unauthorized persons
3. Notify shift supervisor

Question 2

The Shift Supervisor Will:

Answer 2

1. Respond to affected area and assess the situation
2. Provide additional security support to secure area
3. Notify the Shift Commander

Question 3

The Shift Commander will:

Answer 3

1. Immediately notify the Comm center for fire department/HAZMAT response providing: - type of problem (leak, spill, biohazardous exposure) - location - material name and/or type and amount if known - any other pertinent infomation
2. Notify the affected Division Commander
3. Notify the Clincial Supervisor
4. Ensure the Comm center has notifed the agency disaster preparedness coordinator and special incident management sergeant

Question 4

The Division Commander will notify:

Answer 4

1. The Department Commander who will in turn notify the Sherrif

Question 5

What other action’s is a Deputy required to take?

Answer 5

A Deputy is not expected to take any other action than to recognize a hazard exists. Until proven otherwise, all meterials and incidents will be treated as “worst possible” situations. Actions and activities shall be conservative; no unnecessary risks swill be taken