OP 6000 Hazardous materials Flashcards
1
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8 HazMat Incident Priorities
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Life Safety, Rescue Perimeter and site access control Containment, Material Release control Decon - Emergency / Mass Property Conservation Incident Stabilization Determine nature of material Determine Cause
2
Q
VCFD has two levels of HazMat Response
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FRO
HIRT
3
Q
What to do if suspected Asbestos at fire?
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Pre-1980 building construction Wet down turnouts and equipment. Set up decon Respond HIRT for identification and monitoring Notify Duty Chief Notify Department Safety Officer Notify EVH
4
Q
3 types of HM incidents.
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- Incident release
- Suspected or imminent release
- Uncontrolled release
5
Q
5 HazMat Defensive Actions
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Isolate the area Hazard id, scene assessment Emergency Decon Containment of release Protective actions: evac or shelter
6
Q
HazMat Tactical Elements
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Command Hazard/fire control Hazardous Materials Rescue EMS
