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What is the role of the Incident Commander in a hazardous material incident according to the text?
What is the role of the Incident Commander in a hazardous material incident according to the text?
What task does a HAZMAT Technician perform to minimize risk at a hazardous material incident?
What task does a HAZMAT Technician perform to minimize risk at a hazardous material incident?
What is the primary responsibility of a Decontamination Member of the Department at a hazardous material incident?
What is the primary responsibility of a Decontamination Member of the Department at a hazardous material incident?
When might emergency self-decontamination be necessary for first responders?
When might emergency self-decontamination be necessary for first responders?
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What action does a HAZMAT Response Team perform at hazardous material incidents?
What action does a HAZMAT Response Team perform at hazardous material incidents?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Material Incidents
- The Nassau County Police Department's policy is to respond to hazardous material incidents and minimize the threats to public health and safety.
- Initial responders will follow OSHA's First Responder Awareness Level standards, while specialized response will be handled by Hazardous Materials Technicians, as defined by OSHA.
Definitions
- The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is a guidebook developed by the US Department of Transportation to help first responders identify specific hazards and protect themselves and the public during the initial response phase.
- Hazard Control Zones are areas set up by the Emergency Services (ESU) Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Response Team to define the area, comprising three zones: isolation, contamination reduction, and exclusion.
Incident Response
- The Incident Commander determines if there are aided persons or other persons in jeopardy at the scene, considering the risks and benefits of rescue efforts.
- If the incident involves weapons of mass destruction, the Incident Commander initiates the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Procedure.
- The Patrol Supervisor responds to the scene and assumes the role of Incident Commander, ensuring personnel do not enter the Hazard Control Zones without proper PPE.
Specialized Response
- The Incident Commander assigns a Tactics Officer, who is either a HAZMAT Technician or an ESU Supervisor, depending on the situation.
- The Incident Commander initiates the Bombs and Bomb Threats Procedure if an incendiary or explosive is involved.
- The Incident Commander performs a hazard assessment using various methods, including observation, instrumentation, and expert consultation.
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Test your knowledge of the procedures followed by the Nassau County Police Department when responding to hazardous material incidents. This quiz covers the standards established by OSHA and the roles of different responders in minimizing threats to public health and safety.
