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SOG Section 24 HAZMAT Flashcards

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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

Upon recognition of signs of a hazmat incident what shall personnel do?(3)

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  1. leave the immediate area
  2. initiate a hazmat response
  3. conduct a hazard/risk analysis if there is potential for victims
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

What should be considered when apparatus approach and place themselves? (6)

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  1. up wind, up hill
  2. approach from different directions to provide flexibility
  3. apparatus should be beyond evacuation distance
  4. shall be off the property in such a manner as to restrict the access of vehicles onto the property
  5. fire control shall direct company reps to bring any necessary info and meet first in apparatus
  6. all responding outside agencies will be directed to the warm zone
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

What are the responsibilities of first responding apparatus?(11)

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  1. determine the hot, warm and cold zone
  2. control entry/exit of hot and warm zone
  3. gather information
  4. utilize the expertise of on-scene personnel
  5. protect on-scene personnel and civilians by isolating and evacuating
  6. determine possible rescue situations
  7. if hazmat team is not on scene establish a decontamination area using a charged 38 and personnel in full PPE
  8. request assistance beyond usual scope if required
  9. first arriving officer shall undertake the responsibilities of the hazmat sector officer
  10. relay pertinent information
  11. assist hazmat team after their arrival
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

When first responding units are gathering information what questions should be asked?(3)

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  1. what hazmat is involved
  2. casualties or injured persons
  3. actions that have already been taken
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

When assistance beyond usual scope is required who may be called? (4)

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  1. company representatives
  2. region of peel spill
  3. ministry of the environment
  4. CANUTEC
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

What are the responsibilities of the IC?(11)

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  1. designate an HSO
  2. Ensure emergency decon is set up when operations are conducted before hazmat team arrives
  3. ensure entry control/accountability is established
  4. confer with HSO regarding needs and requirements
  5. Reference the ERG for evacuations distances
  6. consult with police on evacuation plan
  7. set up isolation procedures if required
  8. decide to what extent fire personnel will assist in the clean up
  9. transfer responsibility to competent agency prior to leaving
  10. ensure all waste products are disposed of
  11. prepare a post incident analysis to be forwarded to the division chief of training and fire administration for incidents that require the donning of chemical suits
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

When leaving the scene who might be considered a competent agency?(3)

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  1. Peel spill control
  2. MOE
  3. clean up company/company repersentative
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

What are the responsibilities of the Hazmat Sector Officer?(10)

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  1. consult with the IC to determine the actions required
  2. advise the IC if protect in place should be considered
  3. adjust hot, warm and cold zones if needed
  4. determine the actions required to stabilize the hazardous material
  5. determine hazards and risks
  6. ID all the involved hazardous materials
  7. determine level of PPE
  8. frequently advise the IC of conditions and operations in the hot zone
  9. determine decontamination level
  10. ensure proper operation of the decontamination area
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24-02 HAZMAT INCIDENTS

Prior to hazmat personnel entering the hot zone the hazmat sector officer shall ensure that? (3)

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  1. decontamination area is ready
  2. back-up hazmat personnel are standing by to assist
  3. entry team has specific orders as to where to go and what their tasks are
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24-04 DECONTAMINATION

What is emergency/gross decontamination?

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the rapid removal of potentially harmful substance from responders or civilians

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24-04 DECONTAMINATION

what is mass decontamination

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the process of decontaminating large populations that have been potentially exposed to harmful substances

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24-04 DECONTAMINATION

what is technical decontamination

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means of thoroughly decontaminating firefighters and members of allied agencies at a hazardous materials incident

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24-04 DECONTAMINATION

What should be done during emergency/gross decon?

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  1. method of decon should be established before removal of PPE
  2. scba shall remain on until process is complete
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24-04 DECONTAMINATION

In the event of substantial soiling of bunker gear during any emergency incident what should be set up for decon?

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38mm line on low pressure and wide fog pattern. can be done on a grassy area if possible to avoid runoff into storm sewers

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24-05 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRES

Particular information for first responding personnel to gather shall include?

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  1. hazmat involved
  2. chemical names
  3. quantities
  4. containment systems
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24-05 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRES

What must be done before the fire is put out?

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all extinguishing agent must be assessed for their compatibility with the hazmat

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24-05 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRES

What should initial attacks be made with

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dry chemical and/or CO2 extinguishers

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24-05 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRES

What shall the hazmat team do upon arrival?(9)

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  1. evaluate the hazmat involved and conduct risk analysis
  2. re-establish zones if needed
  3. make recommendations regarding PPE
  4. determine decontamination and medical treatment required
  5. set up and perform decon
  6. control hazardous run-off
  7. provide additional manpower for firefighting
  8. evaluate persons exposed to contaminants for symptoms particular to the chemicals involved
  9. conduct monitoring as required
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24-02 Hazmat incidents

What considerations must be made when doing a hazard/risk analysis to determine possible rescues?(3)

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  1. how great the risk
  2. how long will the rescue take
  3. what are the patients chances of survival

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