Acronyms and Mnemonics for Hazardous Materials

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What does the acronym S.O.P. stand for in the context of hazardous materials?

Safety Operating Procedure

Sequential Operating Procedure

Systematic Operational Procedure

Standard Operating Procedure (correct)

List the classes of hazardous materials according to the mnemonic 'Every Good Lieutenant's S.O.P.Requires Correcting Members.'

Explosives, Compressed Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizers, Poisons, Radioactive Material, Corrosives, Misc Dangerous Goods.

What does 'WELTS' refer to in Modified Response Group 1?

Lock-in (correct)

Salvage Truck (correct)

Emergency Response Situations

Water Leak (correct)

What do the letters stand for in the mnemonic 'SLUDGEM' related to nerve agents?

Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI Distress, Emesis, Muscle Twitching/Miosis. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in the fire pump sequence as per the mnemonic 'KC PUSH LEVER'?

Close knife switch, close circuit breaker, push starting button, move selector lever. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of HVAC non-circulating mode, what does 'OCO' stand for?

Close all mixing dampers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'EHAB' mnemonic?

To establish a relay to the incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'FEM SLAM' refer to in FDNY core competencies?

Fire suppression, Structural evacuation, BCRN/HazMat mass decon, Search and rescue, CBRN/HazMat life safety ops, Arson investigation, Pre-hospital emergency medical care. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following incidents that need Unified Command with their descriptions:

Public health emergency = Requires unified command for coordinated response. Utilities = Involves critical infrastructure management. HazMat/CBRN = Incidents that may not involve terrorism. Explosion = A sudden event requiring immediate management. Disaster = A large-scale incident impacting many. Rail incident = Involves coordination with multiple agencies. Telecommunication = Involves crucial communications management. Aviation incident = Requires specialized response and management. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the mnemonic '2x10=20 Is Very Simple Math' in relation to gas emergencies?

Indication of more than 2 subsurface structures, detection of 10% LEL or greater, and presence of 20% LEL or greater in specific conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hazardous Materials Classes

Mnemonic: "Every Good Lieutenant's S.O.P.Requires Correcting Members"
Classes include:
- Explosives
- Compressed Gases
- Flammable Liquids
- Flammable Solids
- Oxidizers
- Poisons
- Radioactive Material
- Corrosives
- Misc Dangerous Goods

Modified Response Group 1

Mnemonic: "WELTS"
Defined as a Single Unit Response:
- W - Water Leak
- E - ERS No Contact (2300-0800)
- L - Lock-in (No Food on Stove)
- T - Trees Down (No Wires/Buildings/Cars Affected)
- S - Salvage Truck

Modified Response Group 2

Mnemonic: "JJEB SOME 3"
Concerns Single or Multi Unit Responses:
- J - Class J (0700-1900 Engine or Ladder response)
- J - Class J (1900-0700 1st due units in emergency mode)
- E - Class E (Engine or Ladder)
- B - BARS (1st Engine ONLY emergency mode)
- S - Sprinkler Activation
- O - Odors (Gas, fumes, other than smoke)
- M - Manhole Emergencies
- E - Electrical Emergencies
- 3 - Class 3 Alarms (Automatic, valve, manual)

Signs of Exposure to Nerve Agents

Mnemonic: "SLUDGEM"
Symptoms include:
- S - Salivation
- L - Lacrimation
- U - Urination
- D - Defecation
- G - GI Distress
- E - Emesis (vomiting)
- M - Muscle Twitching/Miosis (pupil contraction)

Substance Policy: Drugs/Alcohol

Mnemonic: "PROBBE"
Key procedures:
- Prohibit on and off duty members from leaving the premises without permission of investigating officer.
- Immediately relieve on duty members from duty.
- Put affected unit Out Of Service (OOS).
- Notify administration and Battalion Chief.
- Entry required in company journal.

Fire Pumps Sequence

Mnemonic: "KC PUSH LEVER"
Steps to follow:
- Close knife switch
- Close circuit breaker
- Push starting button
- Move selector lever
- For pump failure, push or pull emergency power lever to "on."

HVAC (Non-Circulating Mode)

Mnemonic: "OCO"
Required actions:
- Open all outside air supply dampers
- Close all mixing dampers
- Open all exhaust dampers

Suspected Chemical Attack in Transit System (1st Arriving Ladder Co)

Mnemonic: "EHAB"
Team responsibilities:
- Evacuate and assess hazards
- Direct victims to Safe Refuge Area
- Avoid entering subways if individuals are unresponsive

Suspected Chemical Attack in Transit System (2nd Arriving Ladder Co)

Mnemonic: "EGD SAC"
Team responsibilities:
- Evacuate non-ambulatory victims to Gross Decon Area
- Define exclusion zones with RED and YELLOW tapes

FDNY Core Competencies

Mnemonic: "FEM SLAM"
Core competencies include:
- Fire suppression
- Structural evacuation
- BCRN/HazMat mass decontamination
- Search and rescue
- CBRN/HazMat life safety operations
- Arson investigation (cause and origin)
- Pre-hospital emergency medical care

Unified Command Incidents

Mnemonic: "PUT HARED"
Applicable situations:
- Public health emergencies
- Utilities and telecommunication issues
- HazMat/CBRN incidents (excluding terrorism/crime)
- Aviation and rail incidents
- Explosions and disasters

Single Command Structure for FD

Mnemonic: "ABC FEEDS"
Includes responses for:
- Auto extrication
- Boat in distress
- Confined space rescue
- Fire-related incidents
- Elevator emergencies
- Entrapment/impalement
- Downed trees
- Structural collapse

Indications of a Major Gas Emergency

Mnemonic: "2x10=20 Is Very Simple Math"
Warning signs:
- Two or more subsurface structures
- 10% LEL or greater detected inside or outside
- 20% LEL or greater in unvented structures
- Gas leaks that cannot be fixed or located
- Damage to major gas components

Third Hoseline Operations

Mnemonic: "FEXTEX"
Focused on fire scenes:
- Direct to the fire building
- Direct to an exposure
- Supply a tower ladder
- Access through exposure to a rear yard

Bunker Gear Donning Order

Mnemonic: "Pat Really Hates Cockroaches"
Order of donning:
- Pants and boots
- Radio
- Hood
- Coat

Communication with Fire Command Station @ Class E's

Mnemonic: "WAMEE-PUMP"
Components include:
- Floor warden stations
- Air handling control rooms
- Mechanical control center
- Elevator systems

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