SO-04 and SO-05

Question 1

Who is IC at incidents involving explosive/anthrax?

Answer 1

Police, in unified command. Fire in support role

Question 2

FD response to terrorism incidents involving chemical or bio-agents is two fold:

Answer 2

1. Take command, establish Command Post, Isolate situation, emergency decon
2. Call hazmat team/techs

Question 3

First arriving officer should notify ____ that a hazmat incident is in progress.

Answer 3

SMC

Question 4

What’s in the kits on each apparatus used for personal protection and patient care?

Answer 4

• Two L chem suits
• Two XL chem suits
• 2 pair L gloves
• 2 pair XL gloves
• 10’ roll of duct tape
• 7’x10’ plastic sheeting

Question 5

Fire officers that respond to incidents involving explosions should consider the possibility of:

Answer 5

• a release of a chemical agent

- secondary explosives

Question 6

How serious is exposure to anthrax?

Answer 6

Not immediately life threatening; 3 days for symptoms to manifest

Question 7

Route of exposure for anthrax?

Answer 7

Inhalation

Make sure don’t inhale more; get off skin and clothes; HEPA mask will help

Question 8

The skin of person contaminated with anthrax can be decontaminated using a solution of:

Answer 8

1 part Clorox to 9 parts water. That will produce a ½ of 1% solution of chlorine.

Question 9

If suspicious package, have occupants _____ to ascertain why they thought so.

Answer 9

meet you at the door or outside

Question 10

All type Level I and II unknown white powder incidents will be screened and managed by:

Answer 10

SPD, possible criminal act

Question 11

All call to FD about unknow white powder should be directed to ____ and SFD should _____.

Answer 11

dispatch; not respond until requested by PD