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What is the primary reason for the Fire Department to handle hazardous material emergencies with extreme care?
What is the primary reason for the Fire Department to handle hazardous material emergencies with extreme care?
- To prevent long-term health effects, such as cancer, on civilians and Fire Department members (correct)
- To ensure quick evacuation of affected civilians
- To prevent short-term effects on civilians and Fire Department members
- To prevent damage to the environment
What is the Fire Department's role in hazardous material situations?
What is the Fire Department's role in hazardous material situations?
- Determination of materials involved, life-safety of civilians and fire personnel, evacuation, and containment of chemicals (correct)
- Recovery and removal of involved materials
- Providing medical aid to affected civilians
- Disposal of hazardous chemicals
Who is responsible for the recovery and removal of involved hazardous materials?
Who is responsible for the recovery and removal of involved hazardous materials?
- Fire Department personnel
- Local law enforcement
- Environmental protection agency
- Another government agency or a private sector group (correct)
What is the minimum number of pages in the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials?
What is the minimum number of pages in the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials?
What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials?
What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials?
How often should the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials be re-evaluated?
How often should the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials be re-evaluated?
Who approved the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials?
Who approved the Standard Operating Guidelines for Hazardous Materials?
What is the SOG Category and Identification Number for Hazardous Materials Guidelines?
What is the SOG Category and Identification Number for Hazardous Materials Guidelines?
What is NOT a general strategic consideration when developing an action plan for a hazardous materials emergency?
What is NOT a general strategic consideration when developing an action plan for a hazardous materials emergency?
What is the first incident priority in a hazardous materials emergency?
What is the first incident priority in a hazardous materials emergency?
When should you notify the Illinois Emergency Management Agency?
When should you notify the Illinois Emergency Management Agency?
What should you do when developing an action plan for a hazardous materials emergency?
What should you do when developing an action plan for a hazardous materials emergency?
Why is it important to identify the product in a hazardous materials emergency?
Why is it important to identify the product in a hazardous materials emergency?
What should you consider when deciding whether to attack or withdraw from a hazardous materials emergency?
What should you consider when deciding whether to attack or withdraw from a hazardous materials emergency?
What is an additional source of information when responding to a hazardous materials emergency?
What is an additional source of information when responding to a hazardous materials emergency?
What is the benefit of early recognition of hazardous materials?
What is the benefit of early recognition of hazardous materials?
In the context of decontamination, what is the primary concern regarding drainage systems within permanent structures?
In the context of decontamination, what is the primary concern regarding drainage systems within permanent structures?
What action should be taken immediately if a person wearing contact lenses experiences discomfort or irritation during decontamination?
What action should be taken immediately if a person wearing contact lenses experiences discomfort or irritation during decontamination?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended location for utilizing showers in a non-acute hazardous material exposure scenario?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended location for utilizing showers in a non-acute hazardous material exposure scenario?
What is the primary purpose of disposable coveralls, hospital gowns, and slippers in decontamination procedures?
What is the primary purpose of disposable coveralls, hospital gowns, and slippers in decontamination procedures?
Why is it crucial for personnel who conduct the medical evaluation after decontamination to have access to baseline physical data for hazmat personnel?
Why is it crucial for personnel who conduct the medical evaluation after decontamination to have access to baseline physical data for hazmat personnel?
What is the most crucial factor in determining the suitability of a location for utilizing showers during decontamination?
What is the most crucial factor in determining the suitability of a location for utilizing showers during decontamination?
Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of medical personnel involved in the post-decontamination medical evaluation?
Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of medical personnel involved in the post-decontamination medical evaluation?
What is the most critical aspect of the drying off procedure after decontamination?
What is the most critical aspect of the drying off procedure after decontamination?
Which of the following transportation vehicles is NOT recommended for transporting decontaminated personnel?
Which of the following transportation vehicles is NOT recommended for transporting decontaminated personnel?
Who is responsible for ensuring proper planning and coordination with local officials during the decontamination process?
Who is responsible for ensuring proper planning and coordination with local officials during the decontamination process?
What is the primary consideration when selecting a transportation vehicle for decontaminated personnel?
What is the primary consideration when selecting a transportation vehicle for decontaminated personnel?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended procedure for decontaminating equipment and apparatus?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended procedure for decontaminating equipment and apparatus?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the decontamination process?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the decontamination process?
Why is it crucial to record details about each individual who undergoes decontamination?
Why is it crucial to record details about each individual who undergoes decontamination?
What is the primary reason for avoiding the use of multiple vehicles during the transportation of decontaminated personnel?
What is the primary reason for avoiding the use of multiple vehicles during the transportation of decontaminated personnel?
What is the recommended procedure for decontaminating equipment and apparatus involved in a hazardous materials incident?
What is the recommended procedure for decontaminating equipment and apparatus involved in a hazardous materials incident?
What is the primary purpose of removing and isolating contaminated SCBA after use?
What is the primary purpose of removing and isolating contaminated SCBA after use?
When is it considered acceptable to only replace the SCBA cylinder rather than the entire unit?
When is it considered acceptable to only replace the SCBA cylinder rather than the entire unit?
What is crucial to remember regarding contaminants when working in a hazardous area?
What is crucial to remember regarding contaminants when working in a hazardous area?
Why is it especially important to remove outside clothing when structural firefighting gear is worn?
Why is it especially important to remove outside clothing when structural firefighting gear is worn?
What should contaminated clothing be placed in for isolation?
What should contaminated clothing be placed in for isolation?
What is the recommended solution for disposing of specific hazardous materials like certain pesticides?
What is the recommended solution for disposing of specific hazardous materials like certain pesticides?
What is the correct protocol for dealing with contaminated SCBA units during a decontamination process?
What is the correct protocol for dealing with contaminated SCBA units during a decontamination process?
What is the primary benefit of changing the entire SCBA rather than just the cylinders after a high-risk exposure?
What is the primary benefit of changing the entire SCBA rather than just the cylinders after a high-risk exposure?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Guidelines
Purpose and Policy
- Handling hazardous material emergencies has both short and long term effects on civilians, Fire Department members, and the environment
- Fire Department personnel must use extreme care when responding to and dealing with potential hazardous material situations
- It's better to be overly cautious than to err and expose personnel to dangerous chemicals and their negative health effects
Fire Department Role
- Determination of the materials involved
- Life-safety of civilians and fire personnel
- Evacuation of affected civilians
- Containment and confinement of the involved chemicals to protect humans and the environment
- Recovery and removal of the involved materials is not a Fire Department function and should be handled by another government agency or a private sector group
Identifying Hazardous Materials
- Additional sources of information include:
- Pre-planning
- Noting container shape
- Reading standard placards attached to a vehicle or container
- Reading vehicle or container marks or labels
- Reading shipping papers
- Observing the physical properties of the material
General Strategic Considerations
- Approach from uphill and upwind
- Attempt to identify the product
- Allow yourself and your equipment an escape route
- Call for Hazardous Materials Mutual Aid Response Team, if needed
- Establish site control
- Define the level of incident, if possible
- Identify the need for and type of survey instruments required
- Monitor the atmosphere for CO, O2, flammability, etc. in relation to the hazard class
- Appoint a Safety Officer as soon as possible
- Notify the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, if needed
Incident Priorities
- Life Safety (Emergency Personnel Safety)
- Incident Stabilization
Decontamination Procedures
STEP 3: SCBA Removal
- Highly contaminated SCBA should be removed and isolated for complete decontamination at a later time
- Contaminated cylinders or SCBA units are moved to the contaminated side
STEP 4: Removal and Isolation of Protective Clothing
- Outside clothing removal is especially important when structural firefighting clothing is worn as it is porous and can absorb most materials
- Contaminated coats, helmets, and other specialized chemical protective clothing should be placed in containers to isolate any contaminants
STEP 7: Drying Off and Providing Clean Clothing
- Towels or sheets should be used to dry off
- Clean clothes are next (e.g. disposable coveralls, hospital gowns and slippers)
STEP 8: Medical Evaluation
- Personnel should proceed to an EMS station for evaluation by paramedics or other trained medical personnel
- Medical staff should have access to baseline physical data for hazmat personnel
- Vital signs should be noted for each person leaving decon and compared to baseline data
STEP 9: Reassignment
- Personnel are either sent to Rehab, reassigned, or sent for further medical evaluation
- When high-risk contaminants are involved, contaminated personnel should be transported to the appropriate hospital for further evaluation and monitoring
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