Hazmat Ops Bulletins

Question 1

The two initial stages of a radiological event is defined as..

Answer 1

-Rescue Live victims
-If no victims, establish control line, isolate, evacuate the area

Question 2

If there is an explosive event, always remember what?

Answer 2

Always assume chemical, radiological or biological materials are present until it has been ruled out.

Question 3

What does NCR stand for?

Answer 3

National Capitol Region

Question 4

What is NCR’s standard unit to measure radiological exposure?

Answer 4

Roentgen (R)

Question 5

Radiation exposure rates will be measured in what?

Answer 5

uR= micro Rem
mR= milli Rem
R= Rem

Question 6

How many micro Rem equals (1) milli Rem?

Answer 6

1000

Question 7

How many milli Rem equals (1) Rem?

Answer 7

1000

Question 8

How many Micro Rem equals (1) Rem?

Answer 8

1,000,000

Question 9

What is the ranges of natural background in the DC area?

Answer 9

5-20 uR/hr or 0.005- 0.2 mR/hr

Question 10

What does ALARA stands for?

Answer 10

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Question 11

What is the basic principles of ALARA?

Answer 11

To maximize TDS (time, distance and shielding)

Question 12

What does NCRP stands for?

Answer 12

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement

Question 13

What are the Dose Limits to the Emergency guidelines when activities are being performed?

Answer 13

(5 R) All Activities
(10 R) Protecting major property
(25 R) Lifesaving or protecting large populations
(Above 25 R) Lifesaving or protecting large populations at your own risk

Question 14

Who should be contacted at a minimum on a suspected Radiological release?

Answer 14

-Law enforcement -NRC
-FBI -EPA
-EMA/EOC
-RAP

Question 15

If there is an explosion or event with multiple people down, how should you approach the incident?

Answer 15

Uphill, Upwind
Begin approach from 300 ft or at the edge of debris field while utilizing RAD meters

Question 16

If FD personnel are not equipped with RAD dosimeters, how long can the conduct life saving operations?

Answer 16

15 minutes

Question 17

What does the Triage colors signify during a RAD event?

Answer 17

Black- do not move
Red- Treat and transport
Yellow- Decon , treat and transport
Green- Decon

Question 18

If no victims are present, what steps are to be taken?

Answer 18

-establish a control line (taped or roped off) at 2 times the background or 50 uR/hr
-Isolate area
-Evacuate area
-deny entry
-Establish staging area for incoming resources
Establish extended action plan

Question 19

what does RDD stands for?

Answer 19

Radiological Dispersal Device

Question 20

What is the Max zone limits for RDD with life safety

Answer 20

Cold zone - 2mR
Warm zone - 2mR- 10 R
Hot zone - over 10 R
Absolute. Turn Back - 200 R

Question 21

What should happen on an RDD event once life safety is no longer a concern?

Answer 21

establishment of new zones should become a priority

Question 22

When wearing a an external dosimeter, how often should you read and report the readings?

Answer 22

every 15 minutes

Question 23

What are the 4 packaging types?

Answer 23

• Excepted
  -Industrial
  -Type A
  -Type B

Question 24

What type of packages are carried with excepted?

Answer 24

Low level radiation such as smoke detectors

Question 25

How many Industrial Packages are there?

Answer 25

3