Procedure 319 HazMat Response

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the HazMat Response - DFS Tiered Response Guidelines?

To enhance public relations

To define the levels of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services, and District Hazardous Material Response Teams (correct)

To streamline fire response operations

To manage financial records

Who decides to activate the appropriate tiered response in a HazMat incident?

EMS Officer

Fire Chief

Incident Commander (correct)

System Administrator

How many technicians are activated in a Tier One HazMat response?

5 (correct)

Which unit is assigned to the incident during a Tier One response?

Technical Operations Module (T.O.M.’s) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary duties of the Response Team in a Tier One response?

Acting in an advisory capacity to the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What additional personnel are activated in a Tier Two response compared to a Tier One response?

20 technicians and 5 support personnel Signup and view all the answers

What additional unit is assigned in a Tier Two response?

Operational Response Unit (O.R.U.) Signup and view all the answers

Which capability is included in a Tier Two response but not in a Tier One response?

Limited mitigation Signup and view all the answers

What specialized units can the Incident Commander request in a Tier Two response?

Incident Command Communications Units (ICCU) and Incident Support Unit (ISU) Signup and view all the answers

What response is activated if an incident exceeds the resources of a single Response Team?

Tier Four Signup and view all the answers

Which unit responds in a Tier Three response that does not respond in Tier One or Tier Two?

Incident Support Unit (ISU) Signup and view all the answers

What additional operations are included in a Tier Three response?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Technical Operations Module (T.O.M.’s) unit?

To provide technical support and perform hazard and risk analysis Signup and view all the answers

What can the Incident Commander request in a Tier Three response?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the capabilities of a Tier Two response?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

In a Tier One response, what are the duties of the Response Team?

Hazard and risk analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a Tier One response?

Hazard and risk assessment Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining the appropriate response level for a HazMat incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

HazMat Response - DFS Tiered Response Guidelines

Primary goal is to define the levels of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and District Hazardous Material Response Teams.
The Incident Commander makes the decision to activate the appropriate tiered response in a HazMat incident.

Tier One Response

Activates 5 technicians and assigns the Technical Operations Module (T.O.M.’s).
Primary duty involves acting in an advisory capacity to the Incident Commander.

Tier Two Response

Additional activation of 20 technicians and 5 support personnel compared to Tier One.
Also involves the assignment of the Operational Response Unit (O.R.U.).
Capability of limited mitigation included, which is not in Tier One.
Incidents may require additional specialized units like Incident Command Communications Units (ICCU) and Incident Support Unit (ISU).

Tier Three Response

Activation includes a full response team with all technicians and support personnel and the Operational Response Unit (O.R.U.).
Enhanced operations include performing entry operations and large decontamination tasks.
Incident Support Unit (ISU) is activated, which is not present in Tiers One or Two.

Tier Four Response

Activated for incidents exceeding the resources of a single Response Team.
Involves additional response groups and equipment from other Hazardous Materials Response Teams.

Technical Operations Module (T.O.M.’s)

Purpose is to provide technical and operational support, including performing hazard and risk analysis.
Plays a critical role in the response framework of Tiers Two and Three.

Incident Command and Support

Incident Commander is responsible for requesting resources and determining the appropriate response level.
In Tier Three, the Incident Commander can request all available units including T.O.M.’s and ISU for additional support.
The Incident Support Unit (ISU) provides additional resources and support during a Tier Three response.

Recap of Key Functions

Tier One focuses primarily on hazard and risk assessment.
Tier Two introduces expanded capabilities including limited mitigation and coordination among several units.
Tier Three escalates support and functionality, enabling larger operations and responses.

Overall Responsibilities

The Incident Commander drives the operational decisions throughout all response tiers.
Each tier builds on the previous one, enhancing the operational capabilities and resources available for a successful HazMat response.

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