White Powder Flashcards
What is the first phase of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department Haz-Mat Team protocol?
Pre-Identification Phase
Who are the four members involved in the Pre-Identification Phase?
4 RED-HELMETS (Officer & Comms/Clean/Dirty/COC)
What tools are used for hazard elimination in the Pre-Identification Phase?
Radiation, Temp Gun, LEL
What tests are performed on the product?
Separate Product & Flame Test (jso)
What should be activated with H2O?
Papers
Where should samples be sent for identification?
State Lab
What indicates a non-biological substance in the Identification Phase?
Color Change = NOT a Bio
What methods are used for identification? After ruling non bio
FTIR/Raman/MX908
What indicates a potential biological substance?
No Change = Potential Bio
What is the test for protein?
20/20 for protein test
What solution is used for decontamination? If positive on assay?
1:10 Bleach or Dahlgren with H2O Rinse
What is the first step in the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department’s White Powder Protocol?
RULE OUT HAZARDS (Corrosivity, Flammability, Radiation [CFR])
What is an important part of obtaining a sample for the state lab?
Maintaining chain of custody (JSO)
What two threat levels are defined in the protocol?
High/Credible and Low/Non-Credible
What should be done if the threat level is High/Credible?
Notify JSO Bomb Squad (STATE LAB SAMPLE MUST BE COLLECTED)
What actions should be taken if the threat level is Low/Non-Credible?
JSO Bomb may not be required (still rule out CFR and ID)
What are the steps for isolation and control?
HVAC (if required), RESTRICT ACCESS, CONTROL ZONES (hot/warm/cold)
What is required for the entry team preparation?
JFRD = Comms/Clean/Dirty/Chain of Custody/ (4 Red Helmets) + JSO Bomb (1)
What is the purpose of establishing decontamination?
To ensure safety for responders and affected individuals
What type of PPE is required for a credible threat?
TYVEK LEVEL ‘B’ or Multi-Threat MT-94 (If positive, one time use)
What PPE is recommended for a non-credible threat?
Multi-Threat MT-94 or Turnout
What equipment is included in the Entry Kit?
- pH & F
- KI
- RAD
- TEMP GUN
- 6-GAS
What kits are mentioned for biological assessments?
- Quicksilver Kit - BIO (GREEN) & WIPE (YELLOW)
- 20/20 KIT (x 2)
- ASSAY (x 2)
What documentation equipment is needed?
- CAMERA
- PAD
What should be used for decontamination in credible situations?
1:10 Bleach or Dalgren w/ H2O Rinse
Fill in the blank: For patients and JSO Bomb, use _______.
SOAP & H2O
Fill in the blank: For non-credible situations, use _______.
SOAP & H2O
Steps after positive hit on 20/20?
Notify JSO
Hha assay
Possible crime scene
Decon become bleach/dahlgreen
No hit on 20/20 or color change on papers
Use what meters?
Hazmat elite
Ace id
Mx908
3 rad meter choices
Ludlum a/b/g
Fh40 a/b/g
Identifinder g/n
So bomb squad runs what tests
Flame and explosive
