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What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) Category 011?
What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) Category 011?
Who approved the SOG Category 011?
Who approved the SOG Category 011?
What type of incident does not require a Haz Mat One response?
What type of incident does not require a Haz Mat One response?
Which district would receive a response from Eng. 23, Tower 22, Amb. 23, and Bat 6?
Which district would receive a response from Eng. 23, Tower 22, Amb. 23, and Bat 6?
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What is the revision number of the SOG Category 011?
What is the revision number of the SOG Category 011?
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What is the re-evaluation date of the SOG Category 011?
What is the re-evaluation date of the SOG Category 011?
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Can the SOG Category 011 be altered?
Can the SOG Category 011 be altered?
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What is the effective date of the SOG Category 011?
What is the effective date of the SOG Category 011?
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What factors determine the method of response for HM 24 within Hoffman Estates?
What factors determine the method of response for HM 24 within Hoffman Estates?
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Which of the following does NOT constitute a hazardous material incident according to NWCD codes?
Which of the following does NOT constitute a hazardous material incident according to NWCD codes?
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What is the primary role of the MABAS Box Alarm in relation to the HMMRT?
What is the primary role of the MABAS Box Alarm in relation to the HMMRT?
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In the case of a hazardous material response outside the Hoffman Estates jurisdiction, what should on-duty technicians do?
In the case of a hazardous material response outside the Hoffman Estates jurisdiction, what should on-duty technicians do?
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How do HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines relate to MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures?
How do HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines relate to MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures?
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What are the implications of improperly controlled hazardous materials?
What are the implications of improperly controlled hazardous materials?
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Which engine is consistently involved in Haz Mat 1 incidents on the I90 Tollway?
Which engine is consistently involved in Haz Mat 1 incidents on the I90 Tollway?
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What is the minimum number of engines that respond to a Haz Mat 2 incident in District 21?
What is the minimum number of engines that respond to a Haz Mat 2 incident in District 21?
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In which district would you find Squad 22 responding to a Hazardous Materials incident?
In which district would you find Squad 22 responding to a Hazardous Materials incident?
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How many ambulances are dispatched for a Haz Mat 2 incident in District 22 - Area A?
How many ambulances are dispatched for a Haz Mat 2 incident in District 22 - Area A?
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What is the primary role of Hazardous Materials Technicians in incidents that escalate to Haz Mat 2?
What is the primary role of Hazardous Materials Technicians in incidents that escalate to Haz Mat 2?
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Which ambulances respond to a Haz Mat 2 incident in District 24?
Which ambulances respond to a Haz Mat 2 incident in District 24?
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What is the route under which Haz Mat incidents 58.5-62.5 eastbound fall under?
What is the route under which Haz Mat incidents 58.5-62.5 eastbound fall under?
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Which of the following apparatus are included in the response to an eastbound Haz Mat 1 incident at 62.5-66.0?
Which of the following apparatus are included in the response to an eastbound Haz Mat 1 incident at 62.5-66.0?
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Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
Hazardous Materials Response
- The purpose of this guideline is to provide standardized responses to hazardous materials incidents classified by Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD).
- The policy is to follow this guideline, but it may be altered based on information received from NWCD or to achieve a faster response.
Haz Mat One Incidents
- Response will include:
- Engine, Tower, Ambulance, and Battalion units from the respective districts
- Specific units and districts are assigned based on location (e.g., District 21, 22, 23, or 24)
Haz Mat One Incidents on I90 Tollway
- Response will include:
- Engine, Tower, Ambulance, and Battalion units from specific districts based on location on the tollway
- Eastbound and westbound responses are differentiated
Haz Mat Two Incidents
- Confirmed hazardous materials incidents that require additional resources will be upgraded to a Haz Mat Two response
- Response will include:
- Additional Engine, Tower, Squad, and Hazardous Materials units from specific districts
- MABAS 1 Hazardous Materials Technicians and team leader will respond
- A MABAS Box Alarm may be requested for additional resources
Definitions
- Hazardous Materials Incidents include:
- Spills over 5 gallons, tanker incidents, known hazardous materials, containers of unknown origin, unknown odors, and garbage truck fires
- Hazardous Materials are substances that pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety if not properly controlled
Exceptions
- In cases of conflict, Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines take precedence over MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures.
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Description
Standard Operating Guidelines for hazardous materials response by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department. Covers NIMS compliant procedures for emergency situations.
