22 Questions
What is the lead agency at hazardous material crashes according to Omaha Police Department (OPD) policy?
Omaha Fire Department (OFD)
How many hazard classes do hazardous materials, as defined by the Department of Transportation (USDOT) Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), cover?
9
What is Unified Command in the Incident Command System?
An authority structure shared by different individuals from different agencies
Where can exposure to hazardous materials occur?
Every part of the city and through various means of transportation
Who is responsible for establishing Incident Command and assuming Unified Command at hazardous material incidents?
Omaha Fire Department (OFD)
Why is Unified Command established in hazardous material incidents?
To ensure collaboration and shared authority among different responding agencies
What is the primary purpose of the ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook) system?
To allow officers to safely anticipate threats and identify hazardous substances involved
What is the minimum level of hazardous materials training required for all OPD officers?
Awareness level as prescribed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
What is the primary responsibility of the Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers when responding to a hazardous materials incident?
All of the above
Who is responsible for adjusting the initial isolation zone perimeter established by the ERG?
The OFD's Unified Commander upon assumption of Unified Command
What is the role of the LEIC (Law Enforcement Incident Commander) at a hazardous materials incident?
All of the above
What is the primary responsibility of the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) officers when responding to a hazardous materials incident?
To assume the LEIC and call out the Clandestine Lab Team or Bomb Response Team as needed
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers when responding to a hazardous materials incident?
Establish a Unified Command Post and take the lead for public life safety matters
What is the purpose of the hazardous materials exercises conducted by the OPD and OFD?
Both a and b
Which of the following is a responsibility of the first arriving UPB command officer at a hazardous materials incident?
All of the above
What is the primary responsibility of the Unified Commander at a hazardous materials incident?
To adjust the initial isolation zone perimeter established by the ERG
Who is responsible for setting up the decontamination station for the scene?
The Omaha Fire Department (OFD)
Which of the following statements about nuclear shipments is NOT true according to the text?
The OPD will be involved in the escort unless there is an incident or a specific request from the Nebraska State Patrol.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the OPD Clandestine Lab Officers according to the text?
Working directly with the OFD at the decontamination station
Which of the following statements about the OSHA-certified OPD supervisor is true?
They will be trained and certified by OSHA under 29 CFR 19.10.120.
Based on the information in the text, what is the purpose of the decontamination station?
To decontaminate the officers' weapons and equipment that have been inside the exclusion zone
Which of the following statements about the OPD Traffic Lieutenant is true?
They will be the designated OPD 24-hour contact person for all inquiries concerning Nuclear Shipments.
Learn about the policy and procedures of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and Omaha Fire Department (OFD) in responding to hazardous material crashes. Understand the roles of each agency in providing assistance with perimeter, evacuation, and public safety considerations.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
