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What should be included in a family's disaster kit?
What should be included in a family's disaster kit?
- Fresh vegetables
- Daily newspapers
- Flashlight and batteries (correct)
- Luxury items
How often should disaster kits be checked for expired items?
How often should disaster kits be checked for expired items?
- Every six months (correct)
- Every month
- Once a year
- Only after a disaster
Which of the following is NOT a duty of an officer in the aftermath of a natural disaster?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of an officer in the aftermath of a natural disaster?
- Engaging in search and rescue
- Helping the community recover
- Conducting personal pampering (correct)
- Providing security to shelters
What is a primary focus for officers immediately after a disaster?
What is a primary focus for officers immediately after a disaster?
What defines an active shooter according to the FBI?
What defines an active shooter according to the FBI?
What should one do when first on the scene of an active shooter incident?
What should one do when first on the scene of an active shooter incident?
What role will the community play in post-disaster recovery efforts?
What role will the community play in post-disaster recovery efforts?
What type of food should be included in a disaster kit?
What type of food should be included in a disaster kit?
What can be a significant challenge during post-disaster recovery?
What can be a significant challenge during post-disaster recovery?
What piece of information is crucial for estimating the possible time of detonation after receiving a threat?
What piece of information is crucial for estimating the possible time of detonation after receiving a threat?
Which of the following methods can threats NOT come from?
Which of the following methods can threats NOT come from?
When dealing with a bomb threat, it is recommended to evacuate the building at least how long before the alleged time of detonation?
When dealing with a bomb threat, it is recommended to evacuate the building at least how long before the alleged time of detonation?
Who must conduct an offensive fire attack?
Who must conduct an offensive fire attack?
What information should be collected regarding the device if known?
What information should be collected regarding the device if known?
Which level of personnel can engage in spill control without training?
Which level of personnel can engage in spill control without training?
How can maps and layouts assist during a bomb threat situation?
How can maps and layouts assist during a bomb threat situation?
If dispatch lacks information about a bomb threat, what is the best course of action?
If dispatch lacks information about a bomb threat, what is the best course of action?
What is the first step in the incident termination process according to OSHA regulations?
What is the first step in the incident termination process according to OSHA regulations?
What should awareness-level responders do when encountering contaminated victims?
What should awareness-level responders do when encountering contaminated victims?
What is required for personnel engaged in controlling spills and leaks?
What is required for personnel engaged in controlling spills and leaks?
Who can perform leak control?
Who can perform leak control?
What should happen if exposure exceeds published limits?
What should happen if exposure exceeds published limits?
During the incident critique phase, responders provide information on what?
During the incident critique phase, responders provide information on what?
Which level of responder may identify contaminated individuals but should not come into direct contact?
Which level of responder may identify contaminated individuals but should not come into direct contact?
What should awareness-level responders follow when terminating their involvement in a hazmat incident?
What should awareness-level responders follow when terminating their involvement in a hazmat incident?
What class of hazardous materials do dynamite and black powder belong to?
What class of hazardous materials do dynamite and black powder belong to?
Which of the following materials is provided as an example of a flammable liquid?
Which of the following materials is provided as an example of a flammable liquid?
Which class includes materials that may burn in the presence of heat or friction?
Which class includes materials that may burn in the presence of heat or friction?
Which type of material can spontaneously combust or increase fire intensity?
Which type of material can spontaneously combust or increase fire intensity?
What class do materials such as medical waste and biological hazards belong to?
What class do materials such as medical waste and biological hazards belong to?
Which class of hazardous materials is characterized by being contained under pressure?
Which class of hazardous materials is characterized by being contained under pressure?
Which class includes materials that can ignite spontaneously?
Which class includes materials that can ignite spontaneously?
What type of hazardous materials includes substances like hydrogen and anhydrous ammonia?
What type of hazardous materials includes substances like hydrogen and anhydrous ammonia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Class 1 hazardous materials?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Class 1 hazardous materials?
Which hazardous material could be specifically dangerous when wet?
Which hazardous material could be specifically dangerous when wet?
What is the primary objective when responding to a hazmat incident?
What is the primary objective when responding to a hazmat incident?
What should responders do to ensure safety when responding to a hazmat incident?
What should responders do to ensure safety when responding to a hazmat incident?
What is meant by the standard of care in the context of a hazardous materials response?
What is meant by the standard of care in the context of a hazardous materials response?
When identifying hazardous materials, what should responders avoid doing?
When identifying hazardous materials, what should responders avoid doing?
What is one of the first steps to accurately identify hazardous materials?
What is one of the first steps to accurately identify hazardous materials?
According to the guidelines, who should approach a hazmat situation?
According to the guidelines, who should approach a hazmat situation?
What should be prioritized over entering a hazardous area?
What should be prioritized over entering a hazardous area?
Which actions should responders take to avoid health hazards?
Which actions should responders take to avoid health hazards?
What is a key consideration when dealing with hazardous materials?
What is a key consideration when dealing with hazardous materials?
What should responders do if they cannot identify a hazardous material immediately?
What should responders do if they cannot identify a hazardous material immediately?
Study Notes
Disaster Preparedness
- Essential items for a family disaster kit: first aid kit, important paperwork, non-perishable food, water, toys for children, pet food, flashlight, batteries, medications, radio.
- Include an extra uniform and a change of clothes in the personal disaster kit.
- Review and replace expired items in disaster kits every six months.
Post-Disaster Responsibilities of Officers
- Shift focus from evacuation to search and rescue, supply delivery, shelter security, and maintaining peace.
- Aid community recovery, helping those who have lost everything regain normalcy and security.
- Collaborate with community members, emergency agencies, and first responders for effective recovery efforts.
Active Shooter Response
- Definition: An active shooter is someone actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill in a populated area.
- Key response objectives during a hazmat incident include isolation of the area, public safety by keeping people away, and maintaining safe positioning upwind and out of low-lying areas.
Hazardous Materials Response
- Standard of care involves expected competency levels during hazmat incidents; responders must not exceed their level of training or equipment capacity.
- Only qualified and equipped personnel should approach potential hazardous materials.
Identification of Hazardous Materials
- Accurate identification of hazardous materials is crucial; avoid personal risk during the identification process.
- Techniques include reviewing documents, consulting with transport drivers, and gathering information from bystanders.
Classes of Hazardous Materials
- USDOT defines nine classes:
- Class 1: Explosives, fast energy-releasing materials pose extreme risk near fires.
- Class 2: Gases, can be flammable or poisonous, contained under pressure.
- Class 3: Flammable liquids, ignite in the presence of heat (e.g., gasoline).
- Class 4: Flammable solids, can ignite spontaneously or in contact with water.
- Class 5: Oxidizers, enhance combustion risks (e.g., bleach).
- Class 6: Toxic materials, includes medical waste and biological hazards.
Spill or Leak Control
- Personnel must have proper training and protective equipment; operational-level personnel can manage spills without direct contact.
- Awareness-level responders should assist contaminated victims without contact.
Incident Termination Procedures
- Follow agency regulations for structured termination after hazmat incidents, including:
- On-scene debriefing: Review exposure risks and medical evaluations if necessary.
- Incident critique: Collect strengths and weaknesses of the response.
- After-action analysis: Details on the nature of threats, which help inform future actions.
Bomb Threat Investigation
- Collect critical information regarding threats, such as the time of receipt, alleged detonation time, and description/location of the device.
- Ensure a safe evacuation protocol: be out at least 30 minutes before the alleged detonation to minimize risk.
- Utilize street maps and building layouts for understanding device locations and potential hazards effectively.
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This quiz covers essential topics in disaster preparedness, including items for a family disaster kit, responsibilities of officers post-disaster, and active shooter response protocols. Test your knowledge on effective preparation and response strategies to ensure safety and recovery in emergency situations.
