Weapons of Mass Destruction Flashcards
A mixture of chemicals in a bottle that cause an exothermic reaction that over pressurizes and ruptures the container
Bottle bomb
Use of one sealed container which is generally flipped upside down to cause the reaction needed to turn several toxic ingredients into methamphetamine
Single Pot Method
A mixture of chemicals in a bottle that cause an exothermic reaction that over pressurizes and ruptures the container
Bottle bomb
Explosive, incendiary, poison gas, bomb, grenade, or rocket have any propellant charge of more than 4 ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than 1/4 ounce, or mine or similar device. Any weapon involving a disease organism. Any weapon that is designed to release radiation at a level dangerous to human life
Weapons of mass destruction
What are the four main categories of WMDs?
CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear, and explosive)
Where should units stage on WMD events?
Away from the line of sight of the target area, away from buildings with large amounts of glass, and use distant structural or natural barriers for protection
What is the definition of terrorism per 28 Code of Federal Regulations?
The unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population or any segment there of, and furtherance of political or social objectives
What does SLUDGEM stand for?
Salivation, lacrimation, urination, defication, gastrointestinal upset, emesis, and miosis
What is the name of the antidotes for counteracting certain Chemical Warfare Agents and organophosphates?
CHEMPACKS. Larger quantities are available in the strategic national stock pile (SNS) and at the CDC for the general population
What are the two types of decontamination that are available to first responders?
Emergency gross decontamination and mass decontamination
How far apart should engines be placed for a mass casualty Decon corridor?
15 to 20 feet
Do not use radios within______ feet of the suspected clandestine lab
300 feet
Who assists with locating an identifying secondary devices in their disposal?
Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)
What kind of decon is established for hazardous material team members?
Technical Decon
What should you not use around potentially explosive devices?
Anything that gives off electromagnetic radiation (Two way radio’s, radar, television transmitting devices) within 300 feet
What is the minimum evacuation distance for explosives?
The range at which life-threatening injury from the blast fragmentation hazards is unlikely
What should not be used as indication of radiological materials being involved?
The immediate signs and symptoms of victims
How far should the reconnaissance group (first arriving suppression/EMS unit) consider staging away from the scene?
A minimum of 500 feet from the sight of where debris or damages are first encountered
When can you enter into a post blast area?
Should be limited to life safety purposes only
What are the two categories of explosives?
High order: produce a deafening, supersonic, over pressurization shockwave, and Low order: creates a supersonic explosion but lacks the over-pressurization
What are the four basic mechanisms of blast injuries?
Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quandary
What is a primary blast injury?
Unique to high explosives. Results from the over -pressurization wave with body surfaces
What is a secondary blast injury?
Results from flying debris and bomb fragments