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HAZMATS (PN 796) Flashcards

1
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What constitutes a Level 1 Incident?

A

Incident which poses no significant Hazard and can be resolved with 1 pump (code 7)

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What is CHEMDATA and where is it found?

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A Hazardous Materials database available through the MDT or via control

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3
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What does EAC stand for?

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Emergency Action Code

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4
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There are 3 elements to an EAC what are they?

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1) Extinguishing Media
2) Personal Protection
3) Public Safety Hazard

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5
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There are 3 decontamination ‘Codes’

what are they?

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Code 1 - Wet Decontamination
Code 2 - Wet Decontamination (minor)
Code 3 - Dry Decontamination

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6
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In London services have adopted what universal casualty identification system (used as part of initial RA)?

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STEP 1-2-3 +

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How is a Level 2 Hazmat incident defined?

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Incident where Hazard is limited and the Decontamination required is Code 2 or below (washing boots with a bucket and brush)

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8
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Do ‘Level 4’ hazmat incidents attract the largest mobilisations?

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Not necessarily they are incidents which ‘attract special mobilising criteria and not necessarily large attendances’

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How is a ‘Level 3’ Incident defined?

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‘Incidents where Code 1 (Wet) or Code 3 (safe undress) Decon is required’ but not Mass Decontamination

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There are 3 Incident types listed in the Hazmat note under Level 1 attendances, ‘Natural Gas leak or actuation of a carbon monoxide detector’ is one what are the other two?

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‘Fuel spill up to 100 litres’ (including motor and cooking oils) and a ‘Mercury Spill’

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Following STEP123+ protocol what actions should be taken when ‘there is 1 casualty and no logical explanation’?

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‘Treat as normal’

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Following STEP123+ protocol what actions should be taken when ‘there are 2 casualties and no logical explanation’?

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‘Approach with caution, think before responding, consider all options’

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13
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Following STEP123+ protocol what actions should be taken when ‘there are 3 casualties and no logical explanation’?

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‘Hold back do not approach the immediate scene’ IC then completes a Risk Assessment before crews committed as a HAZMATS response

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14
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What does COMAH stand for?

A 
Control
Of
Major
Accident 
Hazards
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15
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On arrival what is the minimum cordon radius?

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25 Metres

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16
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At HAZMAT incidents it is the responsibility of LFB to do what?

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‘To control any spillage or release to mitigate harm to the public and the environment.

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Who has responsibility for ‘any controlled or non-emergency situation’?

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The ‘owners or occupiers’

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18
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There are 4 listed categories of HAZMAT materials, what are they?

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1) Chemical
2) Physical
3) Radioactive
4) Biological

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19
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In a built up area beware of placing to much emphasis on wind direction as turbulence caused by buildings can cause confusion. When quoting wind directions what word must always be included?

A

FROM

Consider the use of FireMet available via control

20
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What tactical mode must the IC adopt during the information gathering phase?

A

Defensive

21
Q

Once a Mercury spill has been swept up and double bagged whose ‘hazardous materials recovery process’ may be considered for disposal?

A

The LA (Local Authority)

22
Q

There are 7 considerations listed in the note that an IC’s Risk Assessment should determine at a Hazmat Incident, can you list 5?

A

1) Life Risk
2) Threat to Environment
3) Is LFB intervention appropriate
4) HAZMAT involved
5) Safe System of Work and PPE
6) Resources Required
7) Specialist Advice required

23
Q

What is the LFB mobilisation for a Level 2 Hazmat Incident?

A

2 pumps
1 FRU
HMEPO

24
Q

Can an IC commence operations with a Level 2 attendance at a Level 3 Incident?

A

Yes as the initial FRU can support all FF decon Codes

25
Q

The use of what type of equipment should be considered when the HAZMAT’s are unidentified?

A

DIM

26
Q

What does DIM stand for?

A

Detection Identification and Monitoring

27
Q

What does SA stand for?

A

Scientific Advisor

28
Q

What might the context (ie domestic or commercial) of a HAZMAT incident indicate to the IC?

A

The likely ‘Quantities’ of Hazmats

29
Q

At a HAZMATS incident what must be in place before crews are committed?

A

The appropriate level of Firefighter and equipment decontamination

30
Q

What does SSU stand for?

A

Scientific Support Unit

31
Q

What does RRT stand for?

A

Rapid Response Team

32
Q

In addition to providing the name of the HAZMAT phonetically and CHEMDATA details the IC should do what?

A

Request the EAC (if not available on CHEMDATA) and Decontamination Code from the Scientific Advisors via Brigade Control

33
Q

What 2 exceptional situations are listed where the IC might deem it necessary to commit crews prior to receiving specialist advice?

A

1) To save life

2) Urgent action to prevent escalating catastrophic conditions

34
Q

If crews have been committed prior to specialist advice being given they should remain ‘under air’ until ‘Advice is received’ or what?

A

Code 3 safe undress should be followed

35
Q

Can BA and Firegear be sufficient when committing crews prior to HAZMAT specialist advice being received?

A

Only when the risk/benefit analysis deems it necessary in any other circumstances GTS must be considered

36
Q

There are 5 elements to the HMEPOs role at a HAZMATs Incident, can you name 4?

A

1) Advise the IC
2) Assist the IC to determine:
EAC/Decon Code/PPE
3) Manage RRT if deployed
4) Liaise with SA and experts
5) Evaluate and filter all input for IC to avoid ambiguous or conflicting advice

37
Q

If ‘Persons’ are involved the incident must be made a minimum of what level?

A

Level 2

38
Q

What does HART stand for?

A

Hazardous Area Response Team

39
Q

What ‘hygiene’ consideration is mentioned in the note?

A

Personnel are not to eat or drink at the scene of a HAZMATs incident without seeking specialist advice

40
Q

When considering evacuation at a HAZMATs incident if it is decided that members of the public can remain in a place of safety what advice should they be given? (3)

A
  • Stay indoors with doors and windows shut
  • Shut down Ventilation/Air Con Systems
  • Extinguish naked flames
41
Q

When a person refuses to leave a property during an evacuation the IC should do what?

A

Pass their details to the Police

42
Q

The IC may terminate the LFB’s involvement at a HAZMATs incident if?

A

No public health hazard exists

43
Q

Is the LFB responsible for recovery of HAZMAT waste?

A

No but responsibility must be ‘clearly transferred’ to a responsible person before leaving

44
Q

Who might the HMEPO liaise with to assist in the resolution of an incident? (4)

A

Police
Local Authority
Health Protection Agency
Environment Agency

45
Q

What must never be transported on LFB vehicles?

A

Hazardous Waste

LFB Policy Notes & FRU (2020) (33 decks)

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