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204.01 Dispatch

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What is the primary purpose of the Dispatch Center in a hazardous materials incident?

To initiate immediate evacuation of the area

To gather and relay critical information to responding units (correct)

To provide medical assistance to injured persons

To assess the environmental impact of the materials

Which piece of information is NOT explicitly requested by the Dispatch Center from the person reporting a hazardous materials incident?

The number of persons injured or exposed

The name of the hazardous material

The time of the incident (correct)

The size of the container(s)

How should additional information obtained during the call be handled by the Dispatch Center?

It should be relayed to responding units after dispatch (correct)

It should be shared only with local government officials

It should be logged for later review but not relayed to units

It should be immediately projected to the public for awareness

What instructions should be given to a person with particular knowledge of the hazardous situation?

<p>To meet and direct the arriving units</p> Signup and view all the answers

What critical environmental information does the Dispatch Center provide to responding units?

<p>The prevailing wind speed and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Dispatch Center Procedures for Hazardous Materials Incidents

Obtain comprehensive information from the reporting person, including:
- Material name/type
- Amount and size of containers
- Nature of the problem (e.g., leak, spill, fire)
- Dangerous properties of the materials
- Number of persons injured or exposed
Maintain communication with the caller to gather further details post-dispatch.
Relay additional information gathered to responding units to enhance situational awareness.
If applicable, provide the safest approach or best access routes to the incident site.

Coordination with Knowledgeable Individuals

Instruct knowledgeable callers to meet and guide arriving emergency units.
Dispatch should communicate the knowledgeable person's location and expertise level to responding units.

Deployment of Resources

Dispatch appropriate Hazardous Materials Assignment Companies to all hazardous materials incidents reported.
Inform units about prevailing wind conditions and direction using data from the nearest monitoring station to the incident.

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This quiz covers the essential procedures for reporting hazardous materials incidents. It emphasizes the importance of gathering detailed information such as material type, accident specifics, and potential injuries. Understanding these protocols is crucial for effective emergency response and safety management.