Hazardous Materials Response - 229 Adoption Date: 2016/04/12
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What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the text?

  • To enforce the Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard
  • To provide a framework for handling hazardous materials incidents (correct)
  • To establish the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • To determine the nature and severity of the HAZMAT incident

    • What information should be provided by the Dispatch Center to units responding to a HAZMAT incident?

  • Name and type of material involved, size and quantity of containers, nature of the problem, and dangerous properties of the materials (correct)
  • Details of nearby hospitals
  • Weather forecast for the day
  • Contact information for insurance companies

    • What action should the first-in company take when approaching a HAZMAT incident?

  • Approach from downwind
  • Approach from upwind, upgrade of the incident, establish the Incident Command System (ICS), and begin a size-up of the situation (correct)
  • Ignore the nature of the problem
  • Immediately start handling the materials

    • What is the purpose of the size-up by the first-in company at a HAZMAT incident?

    <p>To formulate an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when the Haz Mat team arrives?

    <p>They should be requested to respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of establishing safety zones in hazardous materials incidents?

    <p>It helps in the safe management of the incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if personnel are sent into exclusionary zones or 'hot zones'?

    <p>Decontamination procedures must be instituted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Hazardous Material skills maintenance and related training be conducted?

    <p>On a regular basis and in accordance with established standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the dual duties that the National City Fire Department assumes?

    <p>Scene Manager and Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of Police Department in case of an evacuation order?

    <p>Providing respiratory or other protection to the officers conducting the evacuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the decision to order an evacuation entail?

    <p>A prompt and efficient carrying out of evacuation procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be communicated when the order to evacuate is given to the National City Police Department Liaison Officer?

    <p>Whether or not respiratory protection will be needed for the officers conducting the evacuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the program mentioned in the text?

    <p>Proper handling of hazardous materials in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response during WMD incidents?

    <p>To protect nearby persons, environment, or property from the effects of the release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner are personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response expected to respond to WMD incidents?

    <p>Defensively without trying to stop the release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response during WMD incidents?

    <p>Protecting nearby persons, environment, or property from the effects of the release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To protect the safety of the public and responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should members comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?

    <p>Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to accomplish priorities like LIFE SAFETY and INCIDENT STABILIZATION?

    <p>Instituting Incident Command System (ICS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to consider when preparing to commit personnel to a potentially hazardous area?

    <p>The limitations of available personal protective equipment (PPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reference may be used to determine the hazards that are present or potentially could be present in an incident?

    <p>U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Fire Department in managing hazardous materials releases?

    <p>Assuming command and managing all incidents until law enforcement arrives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers ensure when responding to reported or suspected hazardous materials releases?

    <p>&quot;Single engine&quot; responses for incidents with potential of escalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should responders consider when assessing a HAZMAT incident?

    <p>Location's topography and surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to coordinate resources as the response is reinforced?

    <p>Incident Command System (ICS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if responders can safely isolate, identify, contain, and control products?

    <p>Institute Incident Command System (ICS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standard should personnel comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?

    <p>Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be contacted for non-emergencies or questions involving hazardous materials?

    <p>San Diego County Health Department Hazmat Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there is doubt about the situation regarding hazardous materials, according to the text?

    <p>Contact the HAZMAT Incident Response Team (HIRT) for assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is responsible for handling illegal dumping of wastes at a commercial business or on private property?

    <p>County Health Hazardous Materials Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of chemical odors coming from businesses or unspecified sources, which agency should be notified?

    <p>San Diego County Air Pollution Control District</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should handle improper discharges of hazardous materials to a sewer?

    <p>County Hazardous Materials Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which committee's policies and guidelines are used as guidance for determining the response to hazardous materials?

    <p>Unified Disaster Council's Hazardous Materials Policy Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be contacted regarding improper handling or storage of hazardous materials by a business or private party?

    <p>Local Fire Prevention or Hazardous Materials Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate response to bomb threats, as per the text?

    <p>Take all information regarding bomb threats and refer to National City Police Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be contacted for assistance in case of fumigant responses?

    <p>HAZMAT Incident Response Team (HIRT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who would make recommendations related to the protection of public health and safety in incidents involving hazardous materials?

    <p>San Diego County Health Department Hazmat Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency should receive inquiry calls from First Responders and make recommendations related to public health and safety?

    <p>San Diego County Health Department Hazmat Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if at least 1000 GPM can be put into operation within five minutes?

    <p>Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If sufficient water cannot be supplied in five minutes and personnel would be needlessly endangered, what action should be taken?

    <p>Evacuate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should one look for labels on containers, DOT labels, and placards to identify a substance?

    <p>Hazardous Materials Response Guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be consulted for assistance in identifying a hazardous substance?

    <p>Company representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions may sheltering in place be a more appropriate method of protecting citizens from exposure to hazardous materials?

    <p>When citizens must close all windows and secure ventilation systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the spill in the event of a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>Trucker, shipper, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if an incident occurs on a busy traffic street?

    <p>Divert traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assumes Scene Coordinator duties if an incident occurs on a state highway?

    <p>The California Highway Patrol (CHP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation should school districts and other schools be immediately advised?

    <p>When there is a potential evacuation or the need to shelter in place by a local school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acts as advisors to the Incident Commander at the scene of a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>County Health Department Hazardous Materials Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can sometimes be used for containment and control in a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>Redwood plugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized regarding successful containment and control of hazardous materials incidents?

    <p>Successful containment and control are limitless in scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended decontamination method for a victim exposed to liquid fumigant?

    <p>A 15-minute shower using soap and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate responsibility for disposal of household hazardous materials found on private property?

    <p>The homeowner's responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if household hazardous materials are found on public property?

    <p>The County Hazardous Materials program should be contacted first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with household products no longer needed and defined as hazardous waste?

    <p>Recycle them if possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended decontamination method for a victim exposed to gaseous fumigants?

    <p>15-minute shower using soap and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Firefighters and first responders do when handling patients exposed to fumigants?

    <p>Double glove using medical gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if there is any danger of penetration to the medical gloves when handling fumigant-exposed patients?

    <p>Wear leather gloves over the medical gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with gloves after handling patients exposed to fumigants?

    <p>Discard all gloves after the incident is over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be instructed to call the Fire Department when a citizen reports a household hazardous material disposal problem?

    <p>The Police Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the County Health Department's 'Household Hazardous Materials Management Program' revolve around?

    <p>Disposal of household items of little concern when properly used and stored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if household hazardous materials are poured down storm drains?

    <p>They are untreated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment should the Two Person Entry Team be equipped with in tented structures where Vikane is used as the fumigant?

    <p>Full Turnout Clothing, SCBA'S, and A Portable Radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure should be followed in tented structures with 'Methyl Bromide' after setting up a perimeter?

    <p>Await the arrival of the HAZMAT team and assist them with operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of positive pressure ventilation during a rescue operation in tented structures?

    <p>To exhaust the fumigant during entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be obtained when investigating an incident in a tented structure where fumigation is being conducted?

    <p>Name of the fumigant, time and date of fumigation, and fumigator's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken by firefighters to speed up dissipation of the fumigant in tented structures?

    <p>Remove spring loaded clamps which join the traps, and pull the edges back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended decontamination procedure for turnouts after personnel are out of a fumigated structure?

    <p>Airing at scene in an isolated area, bagging, and then washing after returning to the station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be confirmed before assigning a Two Person Entry Team for a Viable Lifesaving Rescue in a tented structure?

    <p>The presence of a Two Person Backup/Standby Rescue Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to set up a perimeter with banner tape outward from the tented structure?

    <p>To prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if there are surrounding structures closer than 15 feet to the tented structure?

    <p>Evacuate any surrounding structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of radio should be carried by firefighters entering tented structures for rescue operations?

    <p>Portable Radio for communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should firefighters use positive pressure ventilation during rescue operations?

    <p>To exhaust the fumigant during entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be confirmed before attempting a Viable Lifesaving Rescue in a tented structure?

    <p>The identification of the fumigant and confirmation that a victim is inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the spill is a volatile substance such as gasoline and too small to dike?

    <p>Use absorbent material and wash away the spill with water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IDLH stand for in the context of hazardous materials?

    <p>Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended distance to keep from the spill for personal safety?

    <p>Uphill, upwind, and upstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should handle the clean-up if a spill takes place on the freeway or state highway?

    <p>Cal Trans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with material soaked turnouts after a Hazmat incident?

    <p>Evaluate for specialized decontamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When sent to investigate a Hazmat incident, what is the first step recommended for first responders?

    <p>Obtain as much information from the dispatcher as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an IDLH atmosphere in the context of hazardous materials?

    <p>An atmosphere concentration that poses an immediate threat to life or health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the prime concern when responding to a flammable liquid spill?

    <p>Ensuring personal safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a private company proceed with clean-up procedures at a spill site?

    <p>If the method proposed is considered safe by the Scene Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should respond to incidents when requested by First Responders as per the text?

    <p>San Diego Fire Department Hazmat Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility for final and complete mitigation of a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>The local jurisdiction or Incident Commander (I.C.) representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should remain on the scene until the fire potential is abated?

    <p>The Incident Commander (I.C.) or other representative of the local agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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