HPM 84.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Flashcards
_____ is the comprehensive oversight, direction, and coordination of all operations, including cleanup, which occur at a hazardous materials incident. (HPM 84.2, 2-1)
HMIC
When discussing HMIC, understanding the terms _______________, ______________and ____________ are critical. Each of these terms represent a separate aspect of incident command but are interrelated. (HPM 84.2, 2-1)
authority, responsibility, jurisdiction
HMIC ________________ encompasses the legal and moral responsibility to take whatever reasonable action is necessary to ensure the safety of people and the environment. (HPM 84.2, 2-1)
authority
The CHP has been assigned _____________for HMIC at hazardous materials incidents which occur within departmental jurisdiction. This ____________________ includes safeguarding those at the scene, the motoring public, and all other potential victims on or off the highway. It also includes an awareness of the potential danger which the incident poses to the surrounding water, land and air, and consideration of what steps should be taken to mitigate that danger. It is also necessary to manage operations at an emergency scene in a timely and professional manner. Effective incident command for hazardous materials events requires tactful coordination, judicious decision making, and above all, common sense. (HPM 84.2, 2-1)
responsibility AND responsibility
Regardless of the direction the material is flowing, or final location of the product, the initial responsibility rests with the jurisdiction where the ________________________ of product occurred. The agency with jurisdiction of the __________________ has initial overall HMIC responsibility. (HPM 84.2, 2-2)
“first drop” or first release AND first release
HMIC is necessary to alleviate confusion and increase the effectiveness of other emergency service providers who are responding, or present. The CHP’s responsibility ___________ be handed over to another agency. (HPM 84.2, 2-3)
cannot
Responsibility for HMIC should be assumed by the ________________ uniformed employee present until relieved by appropriate departmental supervisory or management personnel. (HPM 84.2, 2-3)
senior ranking CHP
CHP uniformed supervisory personnel __________respond to a hazardous materials incident which occurs outside the investigative authority of the Department, but which may have an impact on traffic management or state facilities. (HPM 84.2, 2-3)
should
____is required to develop and maintain the CHMICP. The plan specifies incident command responsibilities and agency roles (8574.16 - 8574.18 GC). (HPM 84.2, 2-4)
OES
All responders to a hazardous materials incident are required to complete the appropriate level of training for their job classification. There are _____levels of HMIC. (HPM 84.2, 2-4)
five
Response to a hazardous materials incident is for the protection of life, environment and property. All responders _____ perform appropriate actions within their training and available resources.
shall
Completion of a hazardous materials incident report for all hazardous materials releases or threatened releases is required. The department utilizes the _________ to meet these reporting requirements and forwards copies of all ___________ to OES for entry into CHMIRS. (HPM 84.2, 2-5)
CHP 407E AND 407Es
____________________ are responsible for the coordination and planning of hazardous materials incident activities in their jurisdiction. Coordination should be accomplished through written statements of understanding ,and interagency agreements. (HPM 84.2, 2-6)
Area commanders
The following are some examples of operations that must be considered by the Incident Commander. (1) Establish a ______________ in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 13 of the HPM 70.6, Officer Safety and Chapter 1 of HPG 50.3, Emergency Incident. (HPM 84.2, 2-7)
command post
The ultimate goal of hazardous materials incident response is to return the affected area as close to ______________conditions as reasonably possible. This includes hazard mitigation, clean up of contaminated areas, and return of evacuees. While many incidents can be terminated in a short period of time, some require considerable time and expense. (HPM 84.2, 2-8)
pre-incident
