SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination

Question 1

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination
The rapid removal of potentially harmful substances from responder’s or civilians in the case of removing a person from an IDLH environment before transportation by paramedics is known as?
A. Technical decontamination
B. Mass decontamination
C. Emergency gross decontamination?
D. Mass casualites decontamination

Answer 1

C. Emergency gross decontamination

Question 2

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination
The process of decontaminating large populations that have been potentially exposed to harmful substances?
A. Technical decontamination
B. Mass decontamination
C. Emergency gross decontamination?
D. Mass casualites decontamination

Answer 2

B. Mass decontamination

Question 3

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination
Means of thoroughly decontaminating firefighters and members of allied agencies at a hazardous materials incident?
A. Technical decontamination
B. Mass decontamination
C. Emergency gross decontamination?
D. Mass casualites decontamination

Answer 3

A. Technical decontamination

Question 4

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination When should Captains order the setup of Mass Decontamination?
A. Only during hazardous material spills
B. At any incident involving a large number of people potentially exposed to harmful substances
C. Only during natural disasters
D. When Peel Regional Police is on-site

Answer 4

B. At any incident involving a large number of people potentially exposed to harmful substances

Question 5

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination What coordination is essential for Mass Decontamination?
A. Only coordination with EMS
B. Coordination with Peel Regional Police, EMS, and members of BFES Hazmat team
C. Coordination with local hospitals
D. Coordination with neighboring fire departments

Answer 5

B. Coordination with Peel Regional Police, EMS, and members of BFES Hazmat team

Question 6

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination What should be consideration should be given to using ________ for Mass Decontamination?
A. Nothing, as safety takes precedence
B. Use of aerial decon showers
C. Quick and efficient decontamination
D. Coordination with the media

Answer 6

B. Use of aerial decon showers

Question 7

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination When should personnel assist in the setup and use of technical decontamination procedures?
A. Only during hazardous material spills
B. Only when instructed by a Hazmat Technician
C. At any large-scale Hazardous Materials incident
D. Only during nighttime incidents

Answer 7

C. At any large-scale Hazardous Materials incident

Question 8

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination What document should personnel refer to for technical decontamination procedures at a large-scale Hazardous Materials incident?
A. Captain’s binder on the Hazmat apparatus
B. Brampton Fire Hazmat Technical decon sheet
C. Captain’s uniform manual
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines

Answer 8

B. Brampton Fire Hazmat Technical decon sheet

Question 9

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination What is essential for personnel to wear during the handling, removal, and packaging of soiled equipment?
A. Single gloves
B. No respiratory protection
C. Respiratory protection and double gloves
D. Only eye protection

Answer 9

C. Respiratory protection and double gloves

Question 10

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination When can SCBA and PPE be removed after contaminants have been removed from the firefighters’ gear during Emergency/Gross Decontamination?
A. In the hot zone
B. In the warm zone
C. In the cold zone
D. Only after returning to the station

Answer 10

B. In the warm zone

Question 11

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination What should personnel do with contaminated PPE after Emergency/Gross Decontamination?
A. Dispose of it in regular trash
B. Keep it for future use
C. Bag it for special cleaning
D. Wash it immediately

Answer 11

C. Bag it for special cleaning

Question 12

According to SOG 24-04 Hazmat Decontamination What action should personnel take upon return to the station after Emergency/Gross Decontamination?
A. Go home directly
B. Report to the Chief
C. Shower and put on a clean uniform
D. Ignore further decontamination procedures

Answer 12

C. Shower and put on a clean uniform