SOP 501 Hazardous Materials Incidents

Question 1

What steps should the initial IC take at a confirmed or suspected hazmat incident?

Answer 1

• Establish a stationary IC post that is uphill and upwind
• Isolate and deny entry to the area surrounding the release for a distance of 330’
• Account for all persons within the isolation zone
• Control ignition sources within the isolation zone
• Evaluate resource needs and advise Jeffcom
• Attempt to identify the amount and type of materials released from a distance
• Account for exposures and evacuate as necessary
• Plan for unified command and establish a communications plan that allows for interoperability

Question 2

Rescue strategy should be chosen when?

Answer 2

When it is determined through reliable witness information or line of sight that there are viable victims unable to rescue themselves.

Question 3

Recovery strategy should be chosen when?

Answer 3

When there is no reliable information available regarding the status of victims or there is a high likelihood that rescue efforts will be unsuccessful.

Question 4

If a rescue strategy is chosen what is required?

Answer 4

• Full PPE including SCBA, monitor, F paper and PH paper
• Emergency decontamination
• Two in/Two out if personnel are available

Question 5

If monitor readings change and the victim is within your sight?

Answer 5

Complete the rescue

Question 6

If PH paper changes and the victim is within your sight?

Answer 6

Complete the rescue