700-02  Response to Hazardous Materials - WMD Incidents
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What is the main difference in responsibilities between the First Responder Awareness level and the First Responder Operations level?

  • First Responder Awareness level personnel are only responsible for recognizing a potential hazard, while First Responder Operations personnel are responsible for taking immediate action.
  • Prior to taking any action at a hazardous materials incident, First Responder Operations level personnel must conduct a thorough risk assessment.
  • First Responder Operations level personnel have additional responsibilities regarding the defensive control of a hazardous materials incident. (correct)
  • First Responder Operations level personnel are responsible for the offensive tactics of a hazardous materials incident.
  • What is the minimum required level of training for a Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, according to the content provided?

  • First Responder Operations level (correct)
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Hazardous Materials Specialist
  • First Responder Awareness level
  • Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a First Responder Awareness level?

  • Recognizing the presence of a hazardous material
  • Taking immediate offensive action to contain the hazard (correct)
  • Initiating an emergency response plan
  • Evacuating the immediate area
  • What is the meaning of the acronym CBRNE as it pertains to hazardous materials incidents?

    <p>Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the positioning of a unit responding to a suspected CBRNE incident?

    <p>Units should always be positioned upwind and uphill from the incident. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are specialized response procedures and trained personnel necessary for CBRNE incidents?

    <p>These incidents are relatively uncommon but extremely dangerous and require specialized knowledge and skills. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major types of hazardous materials incidents included in the category of CBRNE?

    <p>Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of Hazardous Materials training is most likely to be the first to respond to a CBRNE event?

    <p>First Responder Operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions should Hazardous Materials Technicians take upon arriving at a scene, according to the provided information?

    <p>Initiate the Site Safety and Control Plan, perform atmospheric monitoring, perform product sampling, and contain or control the product. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of a suspected terrorist attack involving a CBRNE incident, what should responders prioritize?

    <p>Preserving evidence and minimizing contamination. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of FRO level personnel presence during a RHMRT response?

    <p>To assist the RHMRT under the direction of a Hazardous Materials Technician. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a standard action taken by Hazardous Materials Technicians upon arrival at a hazardous material incident?

    <p>Conducting a public health assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between a RHMRT and the Incident Commander?

    <p>The Incident Commander provides the RHMRT with information and resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the FRO level personnel enter the Initial Isolation Zone or Hot Zone?

    <p>When there is visible movement or chest rise and fall by the victim(s) and the FRO level personnel are wearing full Bunker gear with SCBA, a pre-connected hose line is ready prior to entry, and the hazard is NOT fluorine. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym R.I.P.Not stand for?

    <p>Recognition, Identification, Protection, and Notification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some DEFENSIVE actions that FRO level personnel may take at a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>Diking, damming, diverting, vapor suppression or diversion, fire suppression or exposure protection, emergency decontamination, and technical decontamination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the first arriving unit do at a hazardous materials incident? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Communicate safe response routes to other responding units. (A), Initiate the Incident Command structure. (B), Recognize and identify critical information, such as product information, container information, and markings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Initial Isolation Zone becomes the Hot Zone when...?

    <p>The product is confirmed and additional reference materials confirm the distances. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the FRO level personnel do if they encounter fluorine at a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>Avoid entering the Initial Isolation Zone or Hot Zone and request the RHMRT. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR) at a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>To provide a safe location for victims who are considered contaminated and in need of decontamination. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource should the FRO level use to begin initial actions at a CBRNE incident? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) (A), DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure for the removal of contaminated victims from the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)?

    <p>Victims should be removed from the ASR only after they have been decontaminated. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of personnel should be assigned to manage the victims in the Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)?

    <p>Safe Refuge Area Manager (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team be requested?

    <p>If the Incident Commander determines that the incident is beyond the capabilities of FRO level personnel. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a downwind Protective Action Zone at a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>To identify and evaluate an area where victims may need to be evacuated or protected in place. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of critical information that FRO level personnel should recognize and identify at a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>Occupancy type, product information, container information, and markings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)

    <p>Do not enter the Initial Isolation Zone. (B), Request assistance from the Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team (RHMRT). (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct course of action when a hazardous materials incident is beyond the capabilities of FRO level personnel? (Select all that apply)

    <p>The FRO level personnel shall continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to the Incident Commander. (B), The Incident Commander shall request the Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team (RHMRT). (C), The Incident Commander shall secure the scene until the RHMRT arrives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

    <p>To provide all of the above information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    RHMRT information exchange

    Communication required between Incident Commander and Hazardous Material Group Supervisor when RHMRT is needed.

    FRO personnel actions

    FRO level personnel should maintain current actions until the Incident Commander alters the IAP upon RHMRT arrival.

    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

    Intentional attacks using Weapons of Mass Destruction categorized as CBRNE incidents.

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    Indicators of a terror attack

    Signs such as credible threats, multiple victims, and responder safety concerns signal a terror attack.

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    NFPA 471

    Recommended Practices for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents.

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    NFPA 472

    Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials.

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    CBRNE Incidents

    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive incidents that require specialized response.

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    Hazardous Materials Training Levels

    Five levels of training for responders to hazardous materials incidents.

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    First Responder Awareness Level

    Initial responders' training focused on recognizing hazardous materials.

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    First Responder Operations Level

    Trains responders to take defensive control measures at incidents.

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    Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

    Trained leader responsible for managing hazardous material incidents.

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    Response Positioning

    Strategy for responders to ensure safety when arriving at CBRNE incidents.

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    R.I.P.Not

    A memory tool in emergency response standing for Recognition, Identification, Protection, Notification.

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    Recognition and Identification

    Initial steps to understand hazards at a CBRNE incident, including assessing resources.

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    Initial Isolation Zone

    Area established around a hazard to protect responders and the public.

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    Hot Zone

    The area where the product is confirmed and requires strict access control.

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    Area of Safe Refuge (ASR)

    Designated area for contaminated victims awaiting decontamination.

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    Defensive Actions

    Protective measures taken without entering hazardous areas, like diking or damming.

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    DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

    A critical resource for identifying hazardous materials and response techniques.

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    WISER

    Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders, providing real-time safety info.

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    Life Safety and Rescue Attempts

    Quick rescues for viable victims can be made under strict conditions.

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    Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

    Respiratory protection for responders in hazardous environments.

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    Hazard Types in CBRNE

    Identifying the nature of chemicals or materials: leak, spill, fire, etc.

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    Communication Center

    The hub for relaying incident information and coordinating responses.

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    Victim Decontamination

    Process of cleaning victims to remove hazardous substances before leaving the ASR.

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    Safe Retreat Distance

    Distance responders should maintain from hazards for safety during incidents.

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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.

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