Hazmats (and GDM) Flashcards
What is the minimum rank for IC at a level 3 hazmat incident?
SC
What are the four types of incident that can be classified as level 1?
Fuel spillages up to 100L
Actuation of a CO alarm
Mercury spill, small, such as broken thermometers
Natural gas leak, including smell of gas
What is the minimum rank for an IC for a hazmat level 2 incident?
Sub officer
At which two types of incident can the message “Level 2 hazmats incident, no further Brigade attendance required” be sent?
Covid-19 incidents
Acid attacks
What is the PDA for an acid attack?
1 x PL
1 x P
1 x RRT
1 x HMEPO
What should you check before returning the HMEPO/RRT at an acid attack?
That police will not require their assistance to identify a substance or gather evidence.
Who would typically declare a hazmat incident as level 3?
The IC, once in attendance. This should be done in consultation with the HMEPO . The consultation can be by phone/radio.
What is a level 4 hazmat incident?
This is where Control seek advice from a NILO, prior to the Brigade attending an incident, when the nature of the incident suggests a level 1 or 2 attendance is inappropriate.
The NILO then determines the appropriate attendance and, if this is different to the PDA, this will be declared a Level 4 incident.
If an attendance has already been made, then A LEVEL 4 HAZMAT INCIDENT CANNOT BE DECLARED.
What is the minimum rank for a level 4 hazmat incident?
Whatever is determined to be appropriate by the NILO.
What is the PDA for a level 2/level 3 hazmat incident?
Level 2 -
2 x PA
1 x FRU for FF decon
1 x HMEPO
1 x SC as MO
Level 3 -
As above, plus:
2 x PA
1 x FRU (DIM)
1 x SSU
1 x CU
1 x GC as MO (SC takes over)
Can request the attendance of an IRU for Hughes shower
How is the level of PPE worn under a GTCPS decided?
This is determined by the ‘Additional Personal Protection Code’ which is allocated to the specific chemical involved.
APPCs can be found on Chemdata via the MDT.
In cases where no APPC is available, the IC should risk assess it in consultation with the HMEPO.
What is the recommended maximum wear time for GTCPS?
20 minutes. Remember that this includes time for decontamination.
Can LAS HART be committed to a hazard zone and what are an IC’S responsibilities in this area?
They can be deployed for clinical assessment/treatment of casualties.
The IC must:
Permit HART to enter the incident
Ensure HART are included on the Entry Control Board
Provide an emergency team for HART
If a hazmat is being carried in a smoke plume how can you model dispersal and who should you inform?
The Met Office created software called Hazard Manager. It is available on the CU. It allows dispersal to be plotted via either FireMet or ChemMet software.
If hazmats are being released into the atmosphere then Public Health England should be informed via Control.
Who is responsible for the recovery of hazmat waste?
LFB is not responsible for arranging this. Responsibility should be transferred to the responsible person before leaving. The HMEPO may be able to liaise with police/LA/PHE/EA to arrange this.
Disposable GTS and LTS are part of the waste from the incident, and should be handed over to the owner/occupier. In exceptional circumstances these can be bagged and transported to PEG via an OSU.
