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What additional information should be relayed to responding units after dispatch?

A

The safest approach and/or best access to the incident

1
Q

The dispatch center should include what information in its report to first arriving engine companies responding to a hazardous materials call?

A

Material name and type

Amount and size of container

Problem (leak, spill, fire, etc.)

Dangerous properties of the material

Number of persons injured or exposed

2
Q

The first arriving officer will establish command and begin size-up. Command should also consider _________ whenever possible for other units.

A

Level 2 staging

3
Q

What materials can be used to establish a safe distance for staging?

A

DOT guidebook

NFPA reference materials

NIOSH pocket guide

MSDS or shipping papers

4
Q

The objective of the size-up is to identify the ______ and _______ of the immediate problem and to gather sufficient information to formulate a valid action plan.

A

Nature

Severity

5
Q

Hazardous materials action plan must provide what five things?

A

Safety of all fire personnel

Evacuation of endangered area, if necessary

Control of situation

Stabilization of hazardous materials

Disposal or removal of hazardous materials

6
Q

Hazardous materials incident has to initial zones associated with the scene, similar to fire. There are the _______ and the ______

A

Limited access zone

Evacuation zone

7
Q

The limited access zone should be geographically described to all responding units, if possible identified by ________.

A

Yellow Fire line tape

8
Q

The evacuation zone is the larger area surrounding the limited access zone in which a lesser degree of risk to personnel exists. All _______ should be removed from this area.

A

Civilians

9
Q

When approaching a hazardous incident, slow down or stop to assess any visible activity taking place. Evaluate effects of _______, _______, and _______ of the situation

A

Wind

Typography

Location

10
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The primary objective at hazardous material incident is to identify the _______ involved in a situation, and _______, before formulating a plan of action.

A

Materials involved

Hazards presented

11
Q

What should you look for when trying to identify hazards?

A

Labels

Markers

DOT identification numbers

NFPA diamond

Shipping papers

Pre-plans

12
Q

Hazmat emergencies are usually related to material _______ from the protective container or system and creating a hazard on the exterior.

A

Escaping

13
Q

The LAZ is the area in which personnel are potentially in ______ from the hazardous condition.

A

Immediate danger

14
Q

When toxic or irritant vapors are being carried downwind, it may be the most effective to _________.

A

Shelter in place, keep everyone indoors with windows and doors closed

15
Q

The responsibility for safety of all potentially endangered citizens rests with whom?

A

Command

16
Q

If a call comes from a person with particular knowledge of the hazardous situation, that person should be instructed to do what?

A

Meet and direct arriving units

17
Q

The first arriving unit should do what things?

A

Establish command and begin size up

Avoid committing to a dangerous situation

Evaluate wind, topography, location of situation

Route incoming companies with a safe route

Consider level 2 staging

18
Q

Hazardous materials incidents require _______ and ______ size up.

A

Cautious

Deliberate

19
Q

In many cases, with hazardous materials what is the safest approach to these calls?

A

Evaluation by a hazardous materials team before committing

20
Q

It may be necessary to select one method over another due to the unavailability of a particular resource or to adopt a “_______” to wait for need equipment or supplies.

A

Holding action

21
Q

What sector will be established to control access to the LAZ?

A

Lobby sector

22
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What is the definition of the evacuation zone?

A

The larger area surrounding the LAZ in which there is less risk to personnel

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