TB 165 - Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Flashcards

1
Q

The following warning signs may be observed indicating an illegal grow operation:

A
  1. Robust or excessive security
  2. Strong Marijuana odor
  3. Condensation on windows from humidity
  4. High intensity lighting seen around doors/windows
  5. Covered windows
  6. Open windows, even during winter months due to excess heat
  7. Excessive air conditioning
  8. Video Surveillance
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The following are common hazards associated with illegal marijuana cultivation operations:

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Electrical hazards - illegal wiring/tapping, overloaded circuits, exposed wires, wires in contact with water

Atmospheric conditions - Carbon dioxide and ozone used in rooms can displace oxygen, flammable atmospheres (butane), Poisons and other chemicals, mold and fungi

Confined spaces - underground rooms, tunnels, attics, basements

Anti-personnel devices (ADP) - booby traps

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common hazards associated with illegal marijuana cultivation operations:

Ballasts used to run high intensity grow lights can maintain a charge for up to ____ minutes after being disconnected

A

15 mins

(CAUTION - flipping circuit breakers and/or physically cutting the service will not always disconnect all power to the building.)

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Always treat illegal growing operations as a HAZMAT incident and a CRIME SCENE.

Fire Incident Firefighting priorities are?

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life, environment, and then property.

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Fire incident in illegal grow

  1. members within _____ feet of a structure used for illegal marijuana cultivation shall wear full PPE and SCBA.
  2. Communicate “__________” via radio as soon as it becomes known.
  3. Transition to a _______ stance once KNOCK-DOWN has been achieved and life hazard has been addressed and abated
A
  1. 30 ft
  2. ILLEGAL MARIJUANA OPERATION
  3. Hazmat / crime scene
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Reported Explosion or Incident with evidence of Explosion - No Fire:

  1. All members shall wear Full PPE/SCBA and use what devices?
  2. Consider Rapid Extraction
A
  1. Use mini-radiac AND 5 gas meter
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EMS Incident in an illegal grow operation:

  1. Provide care
  2. Remove patients asap, consistent with safety
  3. Consider Rapid Extraction
  4. Communicate “ILLEGAL MARIJUANA OPERATION” to MFC and resources on scene without using _________.
A

The Incident address, if possible.

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The following shall be requested by the IC if not already included in the initial assignment:

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-LAFD Haz Mat Squad
- JHAT (Joint Hazard Assessment Team)
-LAFD Arson Section

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