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?

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

What should be done when the Haz Mat team arrives?

They should be requested to respond Signup and view all the answers

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

It helps in the safe management of the incidents Signup and view all the answers

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

Decontamination procedures must be instituted Signup and view all the answers

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

On a regular basis and in accordance with established standards Signup and view all the answers

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

Scene Manager and Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing respiratory or other protection to the officers conducting the evacuation Signup and view all the answers

What does the decision to order an evacuation entail?

A prompt and efficient carrying out of evacuation procedures 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?

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

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

Proper handling of hazardous materials in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Defensively without trying to stop the release Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To protect the safety of the public and responders Signup and view all the answers

What should members comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards Signup and view all the answers

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

Instituting Incident Command System (ICS) Signup and view all the answers

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

The limitations of available personal protective equipment (PPE) 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?

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

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

Assuming command and managing all incidents until law enforcement arrives Signup and view all the answers

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

"Single engine" responses for incidents with potential of escalation Signup and view all the answers

What should responders consider when assessing a HAZMAT incident?

Location's topography and surroundings Signup and view all the answers

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

Incident Command System (ICS) Signup and view all the answers

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

Institute Incident Command System (ICS) Signup and view all the answers

What standard should personnel comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards Signup and view all the answers

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

San Diego County Health Department Hazmat Team Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

County Health Hazardous Materials Management Signup and view all the answers

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

San Diego County Air Pollution Control District Signup and view all the answers

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

County Hazardous Materials Management Signup and view all the answers

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

Unified Disaster Council's Hazardous Materials Policy Committee Signup and view all the answers

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

Local Fire Prevention or Hazardous Materials Management Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

HAZMAT Incident Response Team (HIRT) Signup and view all the answers

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

San Diego County Health Department Hazmat Team Signup and view all the answers

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

San Diego County Health Department Hazmat Team Signup and view all the answers

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

Attack 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?

Evacuate Signup and view all the answers

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

Hazardous Materials Response Guide Signup and view all the answers

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

Company representative 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?

When citizens must close all windows and secure ventilation systems Signup and view all the answers

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

Trucker, shipper, etc. Signup and view all the answers

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

Divert traffic Signup and view all the answers

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

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

County Health Department Hazardous Materials Unit Signup and view all the answers

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

Redwood plugs Signup and view all the answers

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

Successful containment and control are limitless in scope Signup and view all the answers

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

A 15-minute shower using soap and water Signup and view all the answers

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

The homeowner's responsibility Signup and view all the answers

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

The County Hazardous Materials program should be contacted first Signup and view all the answers

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

Recycle them if possible Signup and view all the answers

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

15-minute shower using soap and water Signup and view all the answers

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

Double glove using medical gloves 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?

Wear leather gloves over the medical gloves Signup and view all the answers

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

Discard all gloves after the incident is over 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?

The Police Department Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

They are untreated. 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?

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

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

Await the arrival of the HAZMAT team and assist them with operations Signup and view all the answers

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

To exhaust the fumigant during entry Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Airing at scene in an isolated area, bagging, and then washing after returning to the station 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?

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

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

To prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the area Signup and view all the answers

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

Evacuate any surrounding structures Signup and view all the answers

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

Portable Radio for communication Signup and view all the answers

Why should firefighters use positive pressure ventilation during rescue operations?

To exhaust the fumigant during entry Signup and view all the answers

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

The identification of the fumigant and confirmation that a victim is inside 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?

Use absorbent material and wash away the spill with water Signup and view all the answers

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

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Signup and view all the answers

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

Uphill, upwind, and upstream Signup and view all the answers

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

Cal Trans Signup and view all the answers

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

Evaluate for specialized decontamination Signup and view all the answers

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

Obtain as much information from the dispatcher as possible Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Ensuring personal safety Signup and view all the answers

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

If the method proposed is considered safe by the Scene Manager Signup and view all the answers

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

San Diego Fire Department Hazmat Team Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Hazardous Materials Response - 229 Adoption Date: 2016/04/12

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What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the text?

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

What action should the first-in company take when approaching 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 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'?

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

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 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 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?

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

What should members comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?

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

What should responders consider when assessing a HAZMAT incident?

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 standard should personnel comply with during all HAZMAT incidents?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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 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 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 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 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?

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 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 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 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 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?

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?

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 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 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?