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What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the size-up by the first-in company at a HAZMAT incident?
What should be done when the Haz Mat team arrives?
What should be done when the Haz Mat team arrives?
What is the significance of establishing safety zones in hazardous materials incidents?
What is the significance of establishing safety zones in hazardous materials incidents?
What should be done if personnel are sent into exclusionary zones or 'hot zones'?
What should be done if personnel are sent into exclusionary zones or 'hot zones'?
When should Hazardous Material skills maintenance and related training be conducted?
When should Hazardous Material skills maintenance and related training be conducted?
What are the dual duties that the National City Fire Department assumes?
What are the dual duties that the National City Fire Department assumes?
What is the responsibility of Police Department in case of an evacuation order?
What is the responsibility of Police Department in case of an evacuation order?
What does the decision to order an evacuation entail?
What does the decision to order an evacuation entail?
What should be communicated when the order to evacuate is given to the National City Police Department Liaison Officer?
What should be communicated when the order to evacuate is given to the National City Police Department Liaison Officer?
What is the primary focus of the program mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of the program mentioned in the text?
What is the role of personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response during WMD incidents?
What is the role of personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response during WMD incidents?
In what manner are personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response expected to respond to WMD incidents?
In what manner are personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response expected to respond to WMD incidents?
What is the primary focus of personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response during WMD incidents?
What is the primary focus of personnel trained in Hazardous Materials Response during WMD incidents?
What is the primary goal of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) mentioned in the text?
What is the primary goal of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) mentioned in the text?
What should members comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?
What should members comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?
What is recommended to accomplish priorities like LIFE SAFETY and INCIDENT STABILIZATION?
What is recommended to accomplish priorities like LIFE SAFETY and INCIDENT STABILIZATION?
What is important to consider when preparing to commit personnel to a potentially hazardous area?
What is important to consider when preparing to commit personnel to a potentially hazardous area?
What reference may be used to determine the hazards that are present or potentially could be present in an incident?
What reference may be used to determine the hazards that are present or potentially could be present in an incident?
What is the responsibility of the Fire Department in managing hazardous materials releases?
What is the responsibility of the Fire Department in managing hazardous materials releases?
What should officers ensure when responding to reported or suspected hazardous materials releases?
What should officers ensure when responding to reported or suspected hazardous materials releases?
What should responders consider when assessing a HAZMAT incident?
What should responders consider when assessing a HAZMAT incident?
What should be used to coordinate resources as the response is reinforced?
What should be used to coordinate resources as the response is reinforced?
What should be done if responders can safely isolate, identify, contain, and control products?
What should be done if responders can safely isolate, identify, contain, and control products?
What standard should personnel comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?
What standard should personnel comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?
Who should be contacted for non-emergencies or questions involving hazardous materials?
Who should be contacted for non-emergencies or questions involving hazardous materials?
What should be done if there is doubt about the situation regarding hazardous materials, according to the text?
What should be done if there is doubt about the situation regarding hazardous materials, according to the text?
Which agency is responsible for handling illegal dumping of wastes at a commercial business or on private property?
Which agency is responsible for handling illegal dumping of wastes at a commercial business or on private property?
In case of chemical odors coming from businesses or unspecified sources, which agency should be notified?
In case of chemical odors coming from businesses or unspecified sources, which agency should be notified?
Who should handle improper discharges of hazardous materials to a sewer?
Who should handle improper discharges of hazardous materials to a sewer?
Which committee's policies and guidelines are used as guidance for determining the response to hazardous materials?
Which committee's policies and guidelines are used as guidance for determining the response to hazardous materials?
Who should be contacted regarding improper handling or storage of hazardous materials by a business or private party?
Who should be contacted regarding improper handling or storage of hazardous materials by a business or private party?
What is the appropriate response to bomb threats, as per the text?
What is the appropriate response to bomb threats, as per the text?
Who should be contacted for assistance in case of fumigant responses?
Who should be contacted for assistance in case of fumigant responses?
Who would make recommendations related to the protection of public health and safety in incidents involving hazardous materials?
Who would make recommendations related to the protection of public health and safety in incidents involving hazardous materials?
Which agency should receive inquiry calls from First Responders and make recommendations related to public health and safety?
Which agency should receive inquiry calls from First Responders and make recommendations related to public health and safety?
What action should be taken if at least 1000 GPM can be put into operation within five minutes?
What action should be taken if at least 1000 GPM can be put into operation within five minutes?
If sufficient water cannot be supplied in five minutes and personnel would be needlessly endangered, what action should be taken?
If sufficient water cannot be supplied in five minutes and personnel would be needlessly endangered, what action should be taken?
Where should one look for labels on containers, DOT labels, and placards to identify a substance?
Where should one look for labels on containers, DOT labels, and placards to identify a substance?
Who should be consulted for assistance in identifying a hazardous substance?
Who should be consulted for assistance in identifying a hazardous substance?
Under what conditions may sheltering in place be a more appropriate method of protecting citizens from exposure to hazardous materials?
Under what conditions may sheltering in place be a more appropriate method of protecting citizens from exposure to hazardous materials?
Who is responsible for the spill in the event of a hazardous materials incident?
Who is responsible for the spill in the event of a hazardous materials incident?
What action should be taken if an incident occurs on a busy traffic street?
What action should be taken if an incident occurs on a busy traffic street?
Who assumes Scene Coordinator duties if an incident occurs on a state highway?
Who assumes Scene Coordinator duties if an incident occurs on a state highway?
In what situation should school districts and other schools be immediately advised?
In what situation should school districts and other schools be immediately advised?
Who acts as advisors to the Incident Commander at the scene of a hazardous materials incident?
Who acts as advisors to the Incident Commander at the scene of a hazardous materials incident?
What can sometimes be used for containment and control in a hazardous materials incident?
What can sometimes be used for containment and control in a hazardous materials incident?
What is emphasized regarding successful containment and control of hazardous materials incidents?
What is emphasized regarding successful containment and control of hazardous materials incidents?
What is the recommended decontamination method for a victim exposed to liquid fumigant?
What is the recommended decontamination method for a victim exposed to liquid fumigant?
What is the ultimate responsibility for disposal of household hazardous materials found on private property?
What is the ultimate responsibility for disposal of household hazardous materials found on private property?
What should be done if household hazardous materials are found on public property?
What should be done if household hazardous materials are found on public property?
What should be done with household products no longer needed and defined as hazardous waste?
What should be done with household products no longer needed and defined as hazardous waste?
What is the recommended decontamination method for a victim exposed to gaseous fumigants?
What is the recommended decontamination method for a victim exposed to gaseous fumigants?
What should Firefighters and first responders do when handling patients exposed to fumigants?
What should Firefighters and first responders do when handling patients exposed to fumigants?
What action should be taken if there is any danger of penetration to the medical gloves when handling fumigant-exposed patients?
What action should be taken if there is any danger of penetration to the medical gloves when handling fumigant-exposed patients?
What should be done with gloves after handling patients exposed to fumigants?
What should be done with gloves after handling patients exposed to fumigants?
Who should be instructed to call the Fire Department when a citizen reports a household hazardous material disposal problem?
Who should be instructed to call the Fire Department when a citizen reports a household hazardous material disposal problem?
What does the County Health Department's 'Household Hazardous Materials Management Program' revolve around?
What does the County Health Department's 'Household Hazardous Materials Management Program' revolve around?
What happens if household hazardous materials are poured down storm drains?
What happens if household hazardous materials are poured down storm drains?
What equipment should the Two Person Entry Team be equipped with in tented structures where Vikane is used as the fumigant?
What equipment should the Two Person Entry Team be equipped with in tented structures where Vikane is used as the fumigant?
What procedure should be followed in tented structures with 'Methyl Bromide' after setting up a perimeter?
What procedure should be followed in tented structures with 'Methyl Bromide' after setting up a perimeter?
What is the primary purpose of positive pressure ventilation during a rescue operation in tented structures?
What is the primary purpose of positive pressure ventilation during a rescue operation in tented structures?
What information should be obtained when investigating an incident in a tented structure where fumigation is being conducted?
What information should be obtained when investigating an incident in a tented structure where fumigation is being conducted?
What action should be taken by firefighters to speed up dissipation of the fumigant in tented structures?
What action should be taken by firefighters to speed up dissipation of the fumigant in tented structures?
What is the recommended decontamination procedure for turnouts after personnel are out of a fumigated structure?
What is the recommended decontamination procedure for turnouts after personnel are out of a fumigated structure?
What should be confirmed before assigning a Two Person Entry Team for a Viable Lifesaving Rescue in a tented structure?
What should be confirmed before assigning a Two Person Entry Team for a Viable Lifesaving Rescue in a tented structure?
Why is it important to set up a perimeter with banner tape outward from the tented structure?
Why is it important to set up a perimeter with banner tape outward from the tented structure?
What action should be taken if there are surrounding structures closer than 15 feet to the tented structure?
What action should be taken if there are surrounding structures closer than 15 feet to the tented structure?
What type of radio should be carried by firefighters entering tented structures for rescue operations?
What type of radio should be carried by firefighters entering tented structures for rescue operations?
Why should firefighters use positive pressure ventilation during rescue operations?
Why should firefighters use positive pressure ventilation during rescue operations?
What information should be confirmed before attempting a Viable Lifesaving Rescue in a tented structure?
What information should be confirmed before attempting a Viable Lifesaving Rescue in a tented structure?
What should be done if the spill is a volatile substance such as gasoline and too small to dike?
What should be done if the spill is a volatile substance such as gasoline and too small to dike?
What does IDLH stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
What does IDLH stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
What is the recommended distance to keep from the spill for personal safety?
What is the recommended distance to keep from the spill for personal safety?
Who should handle the clean-up if a spill takes place on the freeway or state highway?
Who should handle the clean-up if a spill takes place on the freeway or state highway?
What should be done with material soaked turnouts after a Hazmat incident?
What should be done with material soaked turnouts after a Hazmat incident?
When sent to investigate a Hazmat incident, what is the first step recommended for first responders?
When sent to investigate a Hazmat incident, what is the first step recommended for first responders?
What is considered an IDLH atmosphere in the context of hazardous materials?
What is considered an IDLH atmosphere in the context of hazardous materials?
What should be the prime concern when responding to a flammable liquid spill?
What should be the prime concern when responding to a flammable liquid spill?
When can a private company proceed with clean-up procedures at a spill site?
When can a private company proceed with clean-up procedures at a spill site?
Who should respond to incidents when requested by First Responders as per the text?
Who should respond to incidents when requested by First Responders as per the text?
What is the responsibility for final and complete mitigation of a hazardous materials incident?
What is the responsibility for final and complete mitigation of a hazardous materials incident?
Who should remain on the scene until the fire potential is abated?
Who should remain on the scene until the fire potential is abated?
