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What is the main difference in responsibilities between the First Responder Awareness level and the First Responder Operations level?
What is the main difference in responsibilities between the First Responder Awareness level and the First Responder Operations level?
What is the minimum required level of training for a Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, according to the content provided?
What is the minimum required level of training for a Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, according to the content provided?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a First Responder Awareness level?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a First Responder Awareness level?
What is the meaning of the acronym CBRNE as it pertains to hazardous materials incidents?
What is the meaning of the acronym CBRNE as it pertains to hazardous materials incidents?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the positioning of a unit responding to a suspected CBRNE incident?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the positioning of a unit responding to a suspected CBRNE incident?
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Why are specialized response procedures and trained personnel necessary for CBRNE incidents?
Why are specialized response procedures and trained personnel necessary for CBRNE incidents?
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What are the major types of hazardous materials incidents included in the category of CBRNE?
What are the major types of hazardous materials incidents included in the category of CBRNE?
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Which level of Hazardous Materials training is most likely to be the first to respond to a CBRNE event?
Which level of Hazardous Materials training is most likely to be the first to respond to a CBRNE event?
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Which of the following actions should Hazardous Materials Technicians take upon arriving at a scene, according to the provided information?
Which of the following actions should Hazardous Materials Technicians take upon arriving at a scene, according to the provided information?
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In the event of a suspected terrorist attack involving a CBRNE incident, what should responders prioritize?
In the event of a suspected terrorist attack involving a CBRNE incident, what should responders prioritize?
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What is the primary purpose of FRO level personnel presence during a RHMRT response?
What is the primary purpose of FRO level personnel presence during a RHMRT response?
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Which of the following is NOT a standard action taken by Hazardous Materials Technicians upon arrival at a hazardous material incident?
Which of the following is NOT a standard action taken by Hazardous Materials Technicians upon arrival at a hazardous material incident?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between a RHMRT and the Incident Commander?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a RHMRT and the Incident Commander?
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When should the FRO level personnel enter the Initial Isolation Zone or Hot Zone?
When should the FRO level personnel enter the Initial Isolation Zone or Hot Zone?
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What does the acronym R.I.P.Not stand for?
What does the acronym R.I.P.Not stand for?
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What are some DEFENSIVE actions that FRO level personnel may take at a hazardous materials incident?
What are some DEFENSIVE actions that FRO level personnel may take at a hazardous materials incident?
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What should the first arriving unit do at a hazardous materials incident? (Select all that apply)
What should the first arriving unit do at a hazardous materials incident? (Select all that apply)
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The Initial Isolation Zone becomes the Hot Zone when...?
The Initial Isolation Zone becomes the Hot Zone when...?
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What should the FRO level personnel do if they encounter fluorine at a hazardous materials incident?
What should the FRO level personnel do if they encounter fluorine at a hazardous materials incident?
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What is the purpose of the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR) at a hazardous materials incident?
What is the purpose of the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR) at a hazardous materials incident?
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Which resource should the FRO level use to begin initial actions at a CBRNE incident? (Select all that apply)
Which resource should the FRO level use to begin initial actions at a CBRNE incident? (Select all that apply)
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What is the correct procedure for the removal of contaminated victims from the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)?
What is the correct procedure for the removal of contaminated victims from the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)?
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What level of personnel should be assigned to manage the victims in the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)?
What level of personnel should be assigned to manage the victims in the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)?
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When should a Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team be requested?
When should a Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team be requested?
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What is the purpose of a downwind Protective Action Zone at a hazardous materials incident?
What is the purpose of a downwind Protective Action Zone at a hazardous materials incident?
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What are some examples of critical information that FRO level personnel should recognize and identify at a hazardous materials incident?
What are some examples of critical information that FRO level personnel should recognize and identify at a hazardous materials incident?
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What should the FRO level personnel do if they cannot visually see the victim for a rescue attempt in the Initial Isolation Zone? (Select all that apply)
What should the FRO level personnel do if they cannot visually see the victim for a rescue attempt in the Initial Isolation Zone? (Select all that apply)
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What is the correct course of action when a hazardous materials incident is beyond the capabilities of FRO level personnel? (Select all that apply)
What is the correct course of action when a hazardous materials incident is beyond the capabilities of FRO level personnel? (Select all that apply)
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What is the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
What is the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
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Flashcards
RHMRT information exchange
RHMRT information exchange
Communication required between Incident Commander and Hazardous Material Group Supervisor when RHMRT is needed.
FRO personnel actions
FRO personnel actions
FRO level personnel should maintain current actions until the Incident Commander alters the IAP upon RHMRT arrival.
Hazardous Materials Technician actions
Hazardous Materials Technician actions
Technicians must create a safety plan, monitor the atmosphere, sample products, and control spills when on scene.
Acts of Terrorism with WMD
Acts of Terrorism with WMD
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Indicators of a terror attack
Indicators of a terror attack
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NFPA 471
NFPA 471
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NFPA 472
NFPA 472
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CBRNE Incidents
CBRNE Incidents
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Hazardous Materials Training Levels
Hazardous Materials Training Levels
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First Responder Awareness Level
First Responder Awareness Level
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First Responder Operations Level
First Responder Operations Level
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Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
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Response Positioning
Response Positioning
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R.I.P.Not
R.I.P.Not
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Recognition and Identification
Recognition and Identification
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Initial Isolation Zone
Initial Isolation Zone
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Hot Zone
Hot Zone
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Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)
Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)
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Defensive Actions
Defensive Actions
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DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
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WISER
WISER
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Life Safety and Rescue Attempts
Life Safety and Rescue Attempts
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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
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Hazard Types in CBRNE
Hazard Types in CBRNE
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Communication Center
Communication Center
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Victim Decontamination
Victim Decontamination
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Safe Retreat Distance
Safe Retreat Distance
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Study Notes
NFPA Guidelines for Hazardous Materials Incidents
- NFPA 471 & 472 offer guidelines for responding to hazardous materials incidents.
- CBRNE Incidents are extremely hazardous. This includes chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incidents. Explosives encompass conventional explosives, but also other substances capable of causing explosions.
- Specialized Response: Due to the lethality of CBRNE incidents, specialized procedures and trained personnel are necessary. Comprehensive emergency plans and hazardous materials knowledge are essential.
- Hazardous Materials Training Levels: Five levels exist:
- Awareness: Focuses on recognition and basic response procedures.
- Operations: Extends awareness with defensive response measures.
- Technician: Adds offensive response methods.
- Specialist: Advanced skills and incident command capabilities.
- Incident Commander: Oversees the entire response.
- First Responders: Often, first responders (not Hazardous Materials Technicians) are first on scene. Fire rescue training should reach First Responder Operations level minimum.
Response and Positioning
- Safety First: Responders prioritizing safety in route and positioning selection.
- Upwind/Uphill: Position units upwind and uphill of the incident.
- Safe Distance: Maintain a safe distance from the hazard, prepared for wind shifts.
- Avoid Commitments: Avoid positions that limit options.
- Retreat Options: Position units far enough for safe retreat.
R.I.P.Not
- R.I.P.Not (Recognition, Isolation, Protection, Notification) A memory aid for simultaneous actions – NOT a step-by-step procedure.
Recognition and Identification
- First Arriving Unit: Focus on a deliberate initial response, including:
- Incident command structure establishment
- Product identification; utilize ERG and WISER.
- Gathering critical information (e.g., occupancy type, product information, container details, markings, paperwork; including ERG, WISER, DOT placards, CAS numbers, shipping papers, MSDS).
Isolation
- Bunker Gear/SCBA: First responders need to wear appropriate PPE initially, and not contact materials.
- Isolation Zones: Establish initial isolation zones, then designated Hot Zones as confirmed.
- Area of Safe Refuge (ASR): A safe area for contaminated victims. Decontamination to occur within the ASR, before transport or isolation.
- Evacuation: Uncontaminated victims moved uphill and upwind.
Protection
- General Hazards: Hazardous substances and objects are to be viewed as dangerous until clarified.
- Protective Action Zone: Identify a downwind zone and assess evacuation or sheltering. Law enforcement and reverse 911 notifications are crucial
- Defensive Actions: FRO level personnel are limited to defensive actions (diking, damming, diverting, vapor suppression, fire suppression etc.) without risking contamination. Remote actions are permissible if marked, and understood.
Notification
- Unit Communication: Inform about safe response routes.
- Regional Response: Initiate RHMRT if needed.
Life Safety and Rescue
- Limited Rescue: Limited to line-of-sight rescues of viable victims wearing full Bunker/SCBA, and with pre-connected hoses; no fluorine response.
- No Entry: Do not enter isolation or hot zone.
Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team (RHMRT)
- Information Exchange: Exchange details between Incident Commander and RHMRT supervisor.
- Support Role: FRO personnel may assist RHMRT.
Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT)
- Site Safety Plan: HMT develops a plan in coordination with the incident command structure.
- On-Scene Actions: Atmospheric monitoring, product sampling, and containment.
Terrorism/WMD
- Terrorism Concerns: Responders are aware of secondary devices/harmful actions, preserve evidence.
- Alertness: Caution, PPE, and caution before action.
- Indicators: Multiple victims, responders victims, location and specific terror hazards are specific indicators.
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This quiz covers the NFPA 471 & 472 guidelines for responding to hazardous materials incidents, including CBRNE incidents. It explores specialized response levels and the necessary training for first responders to effectively manage such events. Test your knowledge about the various levels of hazardous materials training and emergency response protocols.