Street Spills and Hazardous Materials
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Which department should be notified to properly dispose of flammable liquids that may run into sewers, manholes, or catch basins?

  • Public Works Department (correct)
  • Police Department
  • Fire-Rescue Department
  • Hazardous Materials Team
  • Who should be dispatched to control the fire hazard and arrange for proper disposal of flammable liquids?

  • Hazardous Materials Team
  • Fire-Rescue Department (correct)
  • Police Department
  • Public Works Department
  • Which department is specially trained and equipped to assist in control of incidents beyond the capabilities of a Pumper?

  • Fire-Rescue Department
  • Hazardous Materials Team (correct)
  • Public Works Department
  • Police Department
  • Who should be dispatched to handle the traffic and public in case of spills in the streets or gutters?

    <p>Police Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What department should be notified through FCIO to properly dispose of flammable liquids that may run into sewers, manholes, or catch basins?

    <p>Public Works Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be dispatched in case of major spills or chemical leaks in the streets?

    <p>Hazardous Materials Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if flammable liquids run into sewers and cannot be removed readily?

    <p>Flush the sewer with water from hydrants or fire hose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be notified to properly dispose of dry materials such as cement, lime, sand, rock, grains, fertilizer, or heavy oils and tars?

    <p>Public Works Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should not wash dry materials into the sewers?

    <p>Fire-Rescue Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be requested via the Fire Central Information Office (FCIO) or communicated with via radio in case of incidents beyond the capabilities of a Pumper?

    <p>Hazardous Materials Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Disposal of Flammable Liquids and Hazardous Materials

    • The Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Unit should be notified to properly dispose of flammable liquids that may run into sewers, manholes, or catch basins.
    • The Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Unit should be dispatched to control the fire hazard and arrange for proper disposal of flammable liquids.
    • The Rescue Company should be dispatched to assist in control of incidents beyond the capabilities of a Pumper, as they are specially trained and equipped to handle such situations.
    • The Police Department should be dispatched to handle the traffic and public in case of spills in the streets or gutters.
    • The Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Unit should be notified through FCIO to properly dispose of flammable liquids that may run into sewers, manholes, or catch basins.
    • The Hazardous Materials Response Unit should be dispatched in case of major spills or chemical leaks in the streets.

    Handling Spills and Leaks

    • If flammable liquids run into sewers and cannot be removed readily, the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Unit should be notified.
    • The Department of Sanitation should be notified to properly dispose of dry materials such as cement, lime, sand, rock, grains, fertilizer, or heavy oils and tars.
    • The public should not wash dry materials into the sewers.
    • In case of incidents beyond the capabilities of a Pumper, the Rescue Company should be requested via the Fire Central Information Office (FCIO) or communicated with via radio.

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