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1
Q

What is the definition of a hazardous material

A

agents which have the potential to cause harm to humans animals or the environment either by itself or interaction with other factors

2
Q

In relation to hazmats what is the responsibility of the London Fire Brigade

A

We have a responsibility to control any spillage or release of hazmat to mitigate harm to the public and the environment

3
Q

Hazmat any controlled or non-emergency situation who has responsibility

A

The responsibility lies with the owner or occupier of the premises where the hazmat incident has taken place

4
Q

On an approach to a hazmat incident the incident commander should approach from what direction

A

Upwind and uphill where possible

5
Q

What does COMAH stand for

A

Control of major accident hazards.

Incident commanders must interrogate the MDT to obtain the appropriate tactical plan

6
Q

Hazmat when sending a message what is important about the smoke plume

A

The smoke plume direction and if possible information where the smoke plume is grounding

7
Q

Hazmat can gas tight suits be worn in a fire situation

A

No

8
Q

Hazmat wind direction when quoting the direction what phrase should be use

A

Wind is coming from

9
Q

What is the minimum Cordon radius for a hazmat incident

A

25 m

10
Q

What is the definition of step 123 plus

A

One. Casualty and no logical explanation treat as normal.
Two. Casualties and no logical explanation approach with caution think before responding consider all options.
Three. Casualties and no logical explanation hold back do not approach the immediate seen the incident commander Will begin a risk assessment.
Plus. Refer to the use of the first responder flowchart it provides a means for responders to re-assess the risks and deployment of a plan of action Evacuate, communicate, disrobe, decontaminate
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11
Q

Hazmat who controls the outer cordon

A

The police service

12
Q

Hazmat the hazard zone is the area that contains the hazard to which the risk assessment should be applied what is this zone also known as by other agencies

A

The evacuation zone it generally means the area where members of the public would be in courage to leave

13
Q

What is the PDA for a level 1 hazmat

A

A single appliance attendant

14
Q

What is the PDA for a level 2 hazmat

A
2 pumping appliances. PL 
1 Fire rescue unit.
1 HMEPO 
A monitoring office SC
1  OSU on request 
1 command unit 

Sub surface
CBRN RRT on request or terror related 1 extra PL secondary location

15
Q

Hazmat what number is considered bulk GTS wearers being committed
this would require a Hughes shower for decontamination

A

10 or more wearers in rapid succession

16
Q

Hazmat what is the definition of a level 4 incident

A

Incident attracting special mobilisation criteria not necessarily large attendances the PDA is determined by brigade control the NILO and or an HMEPO

17
Q

Hazmat and terrorist related incidents what does NILO stand for

A

National inter-agency liaison officer

18
Q

Hazmat what is the recommended maximum period for wearing a gas tight suit

A

20 minutes this includes time for decontamination

19
Q

Hazmat if a gas tight suit wearer shows symptoms of heat stress what should happen

A

The BA team must be withdrawn immediately

20
Q

Hazmat if London ambulance service hazardous area response team HART are deployed what is the incident commander responsible for

A

Permitting the team to enter the incident.
Including the team on the entry control board.
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21
Q

Hazmat if hazardous material are being released into the atmosphere then who should be informed via brigade control

A

Public health England

22
Q

Hazmat where would you find the hazard manager software provided by the metrological office

A

On the command unit.
This allows the prediction of smoke plume and vapour cloud dispersal to be plotted via either the FIREMET or CHEMMET software

23
Q

Hazmat evacuation what does the emergency action code letter E stand for

A

Public safety hazard

24
Q

Hazmat gas tight suit and liquid tight suit and waste bags from the decontamination process should be dealt with post-incident by what method

A

Handed over to a responsible person before leaving incident they form part of the waste from the incident.
In exceptional circumstances When a responsible person cannot be found an OSU can be ordered to transport these items back to PEG to await collection for disposal

25
Q

Hazmat who has the responsibility to assess if their premises are safe post incident

A

It is the responsibility of the owner or responsible person

the incident commander may assist by giving an opinion referring to advice from the HMEPO or SA

26
Q

Hazmat level one attendance small spillage under 100 L

how many litres spilled should the incident commander inform the environmental agency

A

25 L

27
Q

Hazmat what is the definition of a level 2 hazmat

A

An incident involving Hazmat where the hazard is an unknown chemical or persons reported

Explosive hazards. Fireworks.
The release of gases. Cylinders.
Refrigerant leak.
Incidents involving domestic cleaning products.

28
Q

Hazmat level 1 can a vacuum cleaner be used to clear up a mercury spillage

A

No.

A HMEPO or scientific advisor may give advice for one to be used

29
Q

Hazmat when using the MDT for Chemdata and seeking information on the united nations number what should be highlighted prior to entering the UN number

A

The UN number option is highlighted on the screen

30
Q

Hazmat what does an APP code stand for

A

Additional personal protection code.

This code may require wearing of thermal protection beneath or over the gas tight suits

31
Q

Hazmat in relation to time what is the limitation of the gas tight suit

A

Eight hours protection 480 minutes

32
Q

Hazmat what is the PDA for a C3 acid attack

ITAC code C3

A

1 pump ladder sub officer/ station officer in charge.
1 pump.
1HMEPO.
1RRT.

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