Hazmats: Fires and incidents involving Haz substances

Question 1

What is the definition of a Haz-mat?

Answer 1

Something with the ability to cause harm to humans, animals or the environment

Question 2

What is a Level 1 hazmat?

Answer 2

Single pump to deal with limited risk to our crews.
e.g. small spills of fuel/oil (up to 100litres)

call to natural gas leak, carbon monoxide detector

mercury spill

Question 3

What is Level 2 hazmat

Answer 3

Full hazmat attendance, 2 pumps, FRU, HMEPO

Question 4

What is level 3 hazmat?

Answer 4

Full wet decon or safe undressing procedure required

Question 5

What is level 4 hazmat?

Answer 5

incidents attracting special attendances, not necessarily large attendances

Question 6

If crews have been committed prior to arrival of HMEPO what should crews do?

Answer 6

Stay under air until advice can be sought

Question 7

What level should an incident be if persons are involved ?

Answer 7

Level 2

Question 8

What does the term ‘Toxic’ mean

Answer 8

Substance that can cause death or illness

Question 9

Explain Steps 123

Answer 9

ONE casualty and no logical explanation, treat as normal

TWO casualties and no logical explanation, approach with caution and consider all options

THREE casualties and no logical explanation, hold back do not approach. IC perform RA

Question 10

Whose responsibility is it to decide if premises are safe to repopulate?

Answer 10

The owner or responsible person