Overview/General Principles

Question 1

Persons who respond to hazmat/WMD incidents for the purpose of implementing or supporting actions to PROTECT NEARBY PERSONS, THE ENVIRONMENT, OR PROPERTY from the effects of the release.

Answer 1

What is an Operations Level Responder?

Question 2

What four tasks will an operational level responder be expected to perform?

Hint: gameplan

Answer 2

1. ANALYZE a hazardous materials/WMD incident.
2. PLAN an initial response.
3. IMPLEMENT the planned response.
4. EVALUATE the progress.

Question 3

True or False: Operations level responders are normally used in offensive tactics?

Answer 3

False. Operations level responders are not normally used in offensive tactics where they would wear specialized personal protective clothing, or use specialized control equipment.

Question 4

When can operations level responders perform tasks above their training level?

Answer 4

When using either written guidance (SOP, SOG, LERP) or direct guidance under the control of a Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT).