SOG 411 HAZMAT

Question 1

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has the authority, with few exceptions, to assume Command of any HAZMAT incident. Some exceptions might include: (3)

Answer 1

 Marine incidents under the jurisdiction of the US Coast Guard
 Incidents on Military bases
 Nuclear incidents such as plane crashes involving nuclear weapons

Question 2

A ____ ___ and a ___ ____ is required for all Hazmat incidents.This is required by federal law and is not an option.

Answer 2

IC

Safety officer

Question 3

The objective of size-up is to the following reasons:(3)

Answer 3

1. Identify the product involved.
2. Assess the nature and severity of the problem.
3. Gather sufficient information to formulate a valid Incident Action Plan.

Question 4

Unless rescue is required, the IC should not commit personnel to
the Hot Zone until ______ _____ are available

Answer 4

decontamination capabilities

Question 5

The ___ ____ Determines on-scene air requirements

Answer 5

Decon Officer

Question 6

The size of the Decon Zone and the number of Decon Stations will be determined by the _____ _____.

Answer 6

HazMat Team.

Question 7

Decontaminated personnel will be observed in the Rehab Area for a minimum of___ _____.

Answer 7

30 minutes.