Hazmat Ops Bulletins Flashcards
The two initial stages of a radiological event is defined as..
-Rescue Live victims
-If no victims, establish control line, isolate, evacuate the area
If there is an explosive event, always remember what?
Always assume chemical, radiological or biological materials are present until it has been ruled out.
What does NCR stand for?
National Capitol Region
What is NCR’s standard unit to measure radiological exposure?
Roentgen (R)
Radiation exposure rates will be measured in what?
uR= micro Rem
mR= milli Rem
R= Rem
How many micro Rem equals (1) milli Rem?
1000
How many milli Rem equals (1) Rem?
1000
How many Micro Rem equals (1) Rem?
1,000,000
What is the ranges of natural background in the DC area?
5-20 uR/hr or 0.005- 0.2 mR/hr
What does ALARA stands for?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What is the basic principles of ALARA?
To maximize TDS (time, distance and shielding)
What does NCRP stands for?
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement
What are the Dose Limits to the Emergency guidelines when activities are being performed?
(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
Who should be contacted at a minimum on a suspected Radiological release?
-Law enforcement -NRC
-FBI -EPA
-EMA/EOC
-RAP
If there is an explosion or event with multiple people down, how should you approach the incident?
Uphill, Upwind
Begin approach from 300 ft or at the edge of debris field while utilizing RAD meters
If FD personnel are not equipped with RAD dosimeters, how long can the conduct life saving operations?
15 minutes
What does the Triage colors signify during a RAD event?
Black- do not move
Red- Treat and transport
Yellow- Decon , treat and transport
Green- Decon
If no victims are present, what steps are to be taken?
-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
what does RDD stands for?
Radiological Dispersal Device
What is the Max zone limits for RDD with life safety
Cold zone - 2mR
Warm zone - 2mR- 10 R
Hot zone - over 10 R
Absolute. Turn Back - 200 R
What should happen on an RDD event once life safety is no longer a concern?
establishment of new zones should become a priority
When wearing a an external dosimeter, how often should you read and report the readings?
every 15 minutes
What are the 4 packaging types?
- Excepted
-Industrial
-Type A
-Type B
What type of packages are carried with excepted?
Low level radiation such as smoke detectors
How many Industrial Packages are there?
3
