700-02 Response to Hazardous Materials

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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?

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (B) 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?

First Responder Operations (A) 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?

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

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

Preserving evidence and minimizing contamination. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To assist the RHMRT under the direction of a Hazardous Materials Technician. (B) 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?

Conducting a public health assessment (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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) Signup and view all the answers

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

Recognition, Identification, Protection, and Notification (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

To provide a safe location for victims who are considered contaminated and in need of decontamination. (B) 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)

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

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

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

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

Safe Refuge Area Manager (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should a Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team be requested?

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

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

To identify and evaluate an area where victims may need to be evacuated or protected in place. (C) 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?

Occupancy type, product information, container information, and markings. (A) 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)

Do not enter the Initial Isolation Zone. (B), Request assistance from the Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team (RHMRT). (E) 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)

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) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide all of the above information. (D) 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.