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HAZMATS (PN 796) Flashcards

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What constitutes a Level 1 Incident?

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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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What does EAC stand for?

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Emergency Action Code

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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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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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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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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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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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What does COMAH stand for?

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

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25 Metres

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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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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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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?

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FROM

Consider the use of FireMet available via control

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

21
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Once a Mercury spill has been swept up and double bagged whose ‘hazardous materials recovery process’ may be considered for disposal?

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The LA (Local Authority)

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

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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

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

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2 pumps
1 FRU
HMEPO

24
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Can an IC commence operations with a Level 2 attendance at a Level 3 Incident?

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Yes as the initial FRU can support all FF decon Codes

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The use of what type of equipment should be considered when the HAZMAT’s are unidentified?
DIM
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What does DIM stand for?
Detection Identification and Monitoring
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What does SA stand for?
Scientific Advisor
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What might the context (ie domestic or commercial) of a HAZMAT incident indicate to the IC?
The likely ‘Quantities’ of Hazmats
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At a HAZMATS incident what must be in place before crews are committed?
The appropriate level of Firefighter and equipment decontamination
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What does SSU stand for?
Scientific Support Unit
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What does RRT stand for?
Rapid Response Team
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In addition to providing the name of the HAZMAT phonetically and CHEMDATA details the IC should do what?
Request the EAC (if not available on CHEMDATA) and Decontamination Code from the Scientific Advisors via Brigade Control
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What 2 exceptional situations are listed where the IC might deem it necessary to commit crews prior to receiving specialist advice?
1) To save life | 2) Urgent action to prevent escalating catastrophic conditions
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If crews have been committed prior to specialist advice being given they should remain ‘under air’ until 'Advice is received' or what?
Code 3 safe undress should be followed
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Can BA and Firegear be sufficient when committing crews prior to HAZMAT specialist advice being received?
Only when the risk/benefit analysis deems it necessary in any other circumstances GTS must be considered
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There are 5 elements to the HMEPOs role at a HAZMATs Incident, can you name 4?
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
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If ‘Persons’ are involved the incident must be made a minimum of what level?
Level 2
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What does HART stand for?
Hazardous Area Response Team
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What ‘hygiene’ consideration is mentioned in the note?
Personnel are not to eat or drink at the scene of a HAZMATs incident without seeking specialist advice
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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)
* Stay indoors with doors and windows shut * Shut down Ventilation/Air Con Systems * Extinguish naked flames
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When a person refuses to leave a property during an evacuation the IC should do what?
Pass their details to the Police
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The IC may terminate the LFB’s involvement at a HAZMATs incident if?
No public health hazard exists
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Is the LFB responsible for recovery of HAZMAT waste?
No but responsibility must be ‘clearly transferred' to a responsible person before leaving
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Who might the HMEPO liaise with to assist in the resolution of an incident? (4)
Police Local Authority Health Protection Agency Environment Agency
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What must never be transported on LFB vehicles?
Hazardous Waste

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

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