SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire

Question 1

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

This SOG is an extrantion of SOG

Answer 1

03-24 Structure Fires and is to used for a specific type of fire

Question 2

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

Initial response shall follow procedures in

Answer 2

SOG 3-24

Question 3

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

Once it has been determined that a Hazmat are present and involve of likely to become involved the IC shall

Answer 3

Call for the HAzmat team

Question 4

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

Information for the first arriving personnel to gather shall include(4)

Answer 4

• hazardous materials involved
• Chemical Names
• Quantities
• Containment systems

Question 5

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

Reposition

Answer 5

any apparatus and personnel as required

Question 6

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

Before entering the hot zone a hazard risk assessment shall be performed, questions may include (6)

Answer 6

• Is there a potential that the hazardous materials may react explosively
• Are there Hazardous materials that may spontaneously polymerize?
• Is there a potential that containment systems may explode (BLEVE) due to over pressurization?
• Is there a potential that personnel may contact hazardous materials that are toxic or corrosive, particularly through the skin?
• Are there hazardous materials present that react energetically with water, air, or other contaminants?
• If so are they involved with the fire or likely to become involved with the fire?

Question 7

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

Sources of information to assist in conducting hazard risk analysis shall be utilized

Answer 7

hazardous materials references and subject matter experts

Question 8

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

All extinguishing agents shall be assessed for their compatability with hazmat involved, initial attacks are made with

Answer 8

dry chemical and.or CO2 extinguishers

Question 9

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

If the Hazmat Team has not arrived before entry is made, establish a decontamination area using

Answer 9

45 mm handline and personnel dressed in full PPE, ensure that the location is suitable and that the run off can be controlled

Question 10

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

When water streams are used, attempt

Answer 10

not to disrupt containers of Hazardous materials

Question 11

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

When fighting fire involving hazmat, attempt to restrict quantity of run off, if possible

Answer 11

to control and capture all run off as per SOG 3-22

Question 12

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

IF initial extinguishment efforts are unsuccessful a joint decision by the

Answer 12

-IC
-the industry rep
-and the region of peel spills control and/or MOE
may be made to cease extinguishment efforts, allowing the hazardous materials to burn freely

Question 13

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

Upon arrival the hazmat team shall (9)

Answer 13

• Evaluate the hazmat involved and conduct a hazard risk assessment
• evaluate and re-establish zones if required
• evaluate and make recommendations regarding the PPE required
• Assess personnel and civilians to determine whether they require decontamination and/or medical treatment
• Setup and preform decon as required
• evaluate make recommendations regarding the PPE required
• Provide additional manpower for firefighting
• regularly evaluate persons exposed to contaminants for symptoms particular to the chemicals involved
• conduct air monitoring as required

Question 14

-SOG 24-05 Hazardous Materials Fire-

After the fire is extinguished the scene may

Answer 14

still be considered a hazardous materials scene and handled as outlined in sog 24-02