Radiological Dispersal Device Flashcards
How was the initial stage of an incident defined?
The rescue of life victims. In the absence of victims, establish a control line, isolating and evacuate the area
Will wearing full PPE and SABA preventing inhalation of airborne radioactive material?
Yes
Do police devices detect radiation?
Yes, only the presence of radiation but not the right or the dose information
Where do you begin your approach to an explosion?
300’ from edge of debris field uphill and upwind
Is fire department personnel are not equipped with real logical decimeters how long will they conduct life-saving operations for?
Maximum of 15 minutes
Where should the control line be based on the presence or absence of contamination ?
Should actually be taped off or roped off. If contamination is present establish the control line at two times background reading, or. 50ur/hr
What do dosimeters record?
Total exposure to external gamma radiation
