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HazMat IC
HazMat IC CERTEST
| The individual RESPONSIBLE for the management of on-scene emergency response operations | Incident Commander (IC) |
| Training requirements for IC include being certified to the __, __ and __ __ levels | Awareness, Operations, and Incident Commander Levels |
| The goal of the incident commander level training is to provide a responder w/ the skills to safely _, _, _, _, and _ an incident | APIET - Analyze, plan, implement, evaluate, and terminate |
| During analyze phase, you __ and __ hazard response info from technical resources, computer databases, and monitoring equipment | Collect and interpret |
| During the plan phase, you identify __ __ and potential __ __ | Response objectives and response options |
| This phase can be done by implementing an incident command system or unified command, directing resources w/ task assignments and on scene activities, and provide a focal point for info releases to the public | Implement |
| This phase is where you ensure the response objectives are being met safely, effectively, and efficiently and adjust the action plan as necessary | Evaluate |
| Complete this phase of the incident by completing transfer of command, conduct a debriefing and critique of the incident, and reporting and documenting the incident | Terminate |
| Outlines the basic tactical functions to be evaluated and implemented at incidents involving hazardous materials | The Eight Step Process |
| 8 step process consists of: | Site Management and control, ID the problem, Hazard and risk evaluation, Select personal protective clothing and equipment, Information Management and resource coordination, Implement response objectives, Decon and clean up ops, Terminate the incident |
| Establishes the playing field so that all subsequent response operations can be implemented both safely and effectively | Site management and control |
| Identify the scope and nature of the problem | Identify the problem |
| Assess the hazards present, evaluate the level of risk, and establish an Incident Action Plan (IAP) of Plan of Action to make the problem go away is what part of the 8 step process | Hazard and risk evaluation |
| Ensures all response personnel have the appropriate level of personal protective clothing and equipment for the expected tasks is what part of the 8 step process | Selecting personal protective clothing and equipment |
| Provides timely and effective management, coordination, and dissemination of all pertinent data, info, and resources between all of the players is what part of 8 step process | Information management and resource coordination |
| Ensures that the incident priorities (i.e, rescue, incident stabilization, environmental and property protection) are accomplished in a safe, timely, and effective manner. What phase of 8 step process. | Implement response objectives |
| During the implement response objectives phase, this is where responders implement the best available __ __ and __ __ | Strategic goals and tactical objectives |
| 8 step process phase that ENsures the safety of both emergency responders and the public by reducing th elevel of contamination on scene and minimizing the potential for secondary contamination beyond the incident scene. | Decon and clean up operations |
| The process of making personnel, equipment, and supplies "safe" by reducing or eliminating harmful substances (contaminants) that are present when entering and working in contaminated areas (hot zones, inner perimeter) | Decontamination (decon) |
| 8 step process phase that ensures overall command is transferred to the proper agency when the emergency is terminated and that all post incident administrative activities are completed per local policies and procedures | Terminate the incident |
| T/F: Emergency response operations at incidents involving hazardous materials WILL USUALLY be based upon a structure and standardized system of protocols and procedures | FALSE: MUST ALWAYS be based |
| IC's must be capable of identifying and interpreting information available from: (5) | Hazardous Materials Databases Monitoring Equipment Reference Manuals Technical Information Centers Technical Information Specialists |
| T/F: Databases will present the information the same from site to site | FALSE: Databases WILL NOT present the info exactly the same from site to site |
| __ __ is a great tool for responders to obtain real time info on chemical location/concentration. Responders must be trained on the proper use and maintenance of this equipment. | Monitoring equipment |
| T/F: Although reference guidebooks contain data on those chemicals MOST COMMONLY encountered during hazmat incidents, they are NOT a complete listing of the chemicals found in your community | True |
| T/F: Many Technical Information Specialists are specialists in a narrow, specific technical area and may have an understanding of the broad, multi-disciplined nature of hazmat emergency response | False: MAY NOT have an understanding of the broad, multi-disciplined nature of hazmat emergency response |
| Estimating the outcome w/in the endangered area can be done by breaking the incident into 3 COMPONENTS of: | Product, Container, Environment |
| Once Identification of the components of the incident have been completed the IC can then begin to further break the incident into SUBGROUPS such as: (3) | Damage, Vulnerability/risk, Hazard |
| After establishing components and subgroups of the incident, the IC can now begin to determine the nature of the emergency, which can be determined by identifying ELEMENTS: (3) | Spill, Leak, Fire |
| Measurement of radioactivity | Counts per minute (CPM) |
| An atmospheric concentration of any toxic, corrosive, or asphyxiant substance that poses an immediate threat to life or would cause irreversible/delayed adverse health effects or would interfere w/ individuals ability to escape from dangerous environments | IDLH-Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health |
| The amount of a pathogen necessary to manifest its pathogenicity. | Infectious Dose |
| Concentration of material in air, expressed as PPM per volume, which is EXPECTED to kill half of the lab animals in a given length of time | Lethal Concentration (LC50) |
| The amount of a dose which, when administered to lab animals, KILLS 50% of them | Lethal Dose (LD50) |
| Method of expressing the concentration of very dilute solutions of one substance in another, normally a liquid or gas, based on volume expressed as a ratio of the volume of contaminants (parts) compared to the volume of air (billion nd million parts) | Parts per Million/Parts per billion - Saee Definition |
| The maximum time weighted concentration at which 95% of exposed, healthy adults suffer no adverse effects over a 40 hr work week and are comparable to TLV/TWA. Used by __ and are based on an 8 hr time weighted average concentration | Permissible Exposure Limit PEL // Used by OSHA |
| English system unit used to measure the AMOUNT OF RADIATION ENERGY ABSORBED BY A MATERIAL | Radiation Absorbed Dose (RAD) |
| The unit of dose equivalent; takes into account the effects of different types of radiation. AMOUNT OF TISSUE DAMAGE CAUSED BY RADIATION RELATIVE TO A DOSE OF _ ROENTGEN X-RAY | Roentgen Equivalent Man (REM) // 1 |
| A unit of radiation measurement equaling 1 thousandth of a REM | Millirem (mrem) |
| A unit of radiation measurement equaling 1 millionth of a REM | Microrem (urem) |
| The maximum concentration that should not be exceeded even instantaneously. The lower the value, the more toxic the substance. | Threshold limit value - ceiling (TLV-C) |
| The 15 minute time weighted average exposure which should not be exceeded at any time nor repeated more than 4 times daily w/ a 60 minute rest period required between | Threshold Limit Value/Short Term Exposure Limit (TLV-STEL) |
| Airborne concentration of a material to which an average, healthy person may be exposed repeatedly for 8 hours each days, 40 hrs per week, w/o suffering adverse effects | Threshold Limit Value/Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA) |
| 3 Things for PREDICTING THE AREAS OF POTENTIAL HARM INT HE ENDANGERED AREA | determine the POTENTIAL CONCENTRATION of the product Determine the TOXICITY of the product Length of TIME personnel may be exposed to the product |
| IC may recieve current weather conditions from which resources: (5) | Local Dispatch, Weather Channel, Local Airport, Local Weather Phone Recordings, Modern satellite technology on hazmat suits |
| Rapid onset of severe symptoms due to a single exposure | Acute Toxicity |
| Effects developed hours or longer after exposure | Delayed Toxicity |
| A body's response to a chemical, biological, or radiological dose | Dose Response |
| Occurs at the site where the material contacts the body | Local Effects |
| Occurs when the substance is taken into the body and then enters the blood where it goes to a body system or organ | Systemic Effect |
| The introduction of a chemical or agent into the body THROUGH THE SKIN | Absorption |
| Chemicals may be injected directly through the skin and into the bloodstream. | Injection |
| Combined effects of more than one chemical causing a greater effect on the body than each by itself | Synergistic Effects |
| Often referred to as incapacitating due to its BILITY TO MAEK HUMAN FEEL SICK AND RENDERING THEM UNABLE TO PERFORM THEIR NORMAL DUTIES | Biological Agents and Toxins |
| These agents are designed to disrupt the body's ability to transfer oxygen from the bloodstream to cells | Blood Agents |
| Chemical agents that can DAMAGE THE MEMBRANES OF THE LUNGS causing coughing, chocking, and tightness of the chest as well as occasional nausea | Choking Agents |
| Usually solid materials that are dispersed in a liquid spray and CAUSE PAIN OR BURNING ON EXPOSED MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND SKIN | Irritants (Riot Control) |
| Chemical agents that are considered most toxic of the unknown chemical agent and attacks the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM | Nerve Agents |
| Material that EMITS RADIATION | Radiological Material |
| AKA BLISTER AGENTS and are EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG IRRITANTS CAPABLE OF CAUSING EXTREME PAIN AD LARGE BLISTERS UPON CONTACT | Vesicants |
| 3 modes of operation the IC can choose | Offensive, Defensive, nonintervention |
| Commits resources to AGGRESSIVE leak, spill, and fire control objectives | Offensive |
| Commits the resources to LESS AGGRESSIVE objectives | Defensive |
| Taking NO ACTION OTHER THAN ISOLATING THE AREA | Nonintervention |
| Event Sequence (6) | Stress, Breach, Release, Engulf, Contact, Harm |
| Response objectives for each event sequence | Stress-Change Applied stress, Breach-Change breach size, Release-Change quantity release, Engulf-Change sized of danger zone, Contact- Change exposures contacted, Harm-Change severity of harm |
| 3 response option for change applied stress - Stress | MMS- Move Stressor, Move stressed system, Shield stressed system |
| 4 response option for Change breach size - Breach | CLAM - Chill contents, Limit Stress levels, Activate venting devices, Mechanical repair |
| 4 response option for Change quantity release - Release | CMRC - Change Container Position, Minimize pressure differential, Cap off breach, Remove contents |
| 6 response options for Change size of Danger Zone - Engulf | BADARO - Barriers, Adsorbents, Absorbents, Diluents, Reactants, Overpack |
| 3 response options for Change exposure contacted - Contact | PEP - Provide sheltering, Begin Evacuation, PPE |
| 4 response otions for Change severity of harm - Harm | RIPM - Rinse off contaminants, Increase distance from source, Provide shielding, Provide prompt medical attention |
| Physical process of absorbing or "picking up" a liquid hazardous material to prevent enlargement of contaminated area | Absorption |
| Chemical process which a sorbate interacts w/ a solid sorbent surface | Adsorption |
| Similar to VAPOPR SUPPRESSION, it primarily uses an appropriate aqueous foam agent to cover the surface of a spill | Blanketing |
| Physical method of confinement. Placing a plastic cover or tarp over a spill of dust powder/placing a cover/barrier over a radioactive source to reduce amount of radiation being emitted | Covering |
| Isolation of biological, chemical, radioactive, or other hazardous substance to a DEFINED AREA BEING IN THE HOT OR WARM ZONESS, PREVENTS CROSS CONTAMINATION | Contamination isolation |
| Physical method of confinement by which barriers are constructed to PREVENT or REDUCE the quantity of liquid flowing into the environment | Damming |
| Physical method of confinement by which barriers are constructed on the ground to CONTROL THE MOVEMENT OF LIQUIDS, sludges, solids, or other materials | Diking |
| A chemical method by which a water soluble solution, usually a corrosive, is diluted by adding LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER to a spill | Dilution |
| Chemical method of confinement by which certain chemical or biological agents are used to disperse or break up the material involved in liquid spills on water | Dispersion |
| A physical method of confinement by which barriers are constructed of ground or placed in WATERWAYS to intentionally control the movement of a hazardous material into an area where it will pose less harm to the community/the environment | Diversion |
| Strategy of minimizing the damage, harm, and effect of fire at a hazmat incident | Fire suppression |
| Involves placing a material or device over a breach to keep the hazmat inside of the container | Patching |
| Involves putting something into a breach or opening to reduce both the size of the hole and the amount of product flow | Plugging |
| Physical of chemical method of containment by which the INTERNAL PRESSURE OF A CLOSED CONTAINER IS REDUCED | Pressure Isolation and Reduction |
| Physical method of confinement by which a liquid is TEMPORARILY CONTAINED in an area where it can be absorbed, neutralized, or picked up for proper disposal | Retention |
| Chemical method of containment whereby a LIQUID SUBSTANCE IS CHEMICALLY TREATED SO THAT A SOLID MATERIAL RESULTS | Solidification |
| The rpocess of physically moving a liquid, gas, or some forms of solids either manually, by pump, or pressure transfer from a leaking or damaged container | Transfer |
| Moving vapors away from certain areas or materials; or containing the vapors to one area. (Vapor dispersion or Vapor suppression) | Vapor Control |
| Provides responders w/ the HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROTECTION when hazards require highest level of skin, eye, and respiratory protection. | Level A |
| Should be selected when the HIGHEST LEVEL OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NEEDED, BUT A LESSER LEVEL OF SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION | Level B |
| Should be selected when the TYPE OF AIRBORNE SUBSTANCE IS KNOWN, concentration measured, criteria for using air purifying respirators have been met, and skin and eye exposure is unlikely | Level C |
| Work station Uniform. SHould not be worn on any site where respiratory or skin hazards exist | Level D |
| The PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL DESTRUCTION OR DECOMPOSITION of a clothing material due to exposure to chemicals,use, or ambient conditions | Degradation |
| The flow or MOVEMENT OF A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL THROUGH CLOSURES, SEAMS, POROUS MATERIALS, AND PINHOLES OR OTHER IMPERFECTIONS INT HE MATERIAL. | Penetration |
| Process by which a hazardous CHEMICAL MOVES THROUGH A GIVEN MATERIAL ON THE MOLECULAR LEVEL | Permeation |
| With safety considerations when wearing CPC, there are __ __ | Inherent Risks |
| Safety considerations/measures the IC needs to consider prior to allowing responders to enter the scene in CPC: (4) | Back up teams Hand signals Medical Monitoring Personnel accountability |
| Ensure the entry and back up crews have equivalent level of protection. | Back up teams |
| As a back up to radio communication.A radio system backed by __ __ is a minimum requirement for communication | Hand Signals |
| Should be used to identify PRE ENTRY AND POST ENTRY VITALS | Medical Monitoring |
| Should also be utilized to track and identify responders on the scene. SHOULD BE USED AT EVERY EMERGENCY AND TRAINING SCENE | Personnel Accountability |
| Physical/psychological stresses responders may feel while wearing CPC: 3. // Wearing CPC will also increase the risk of heat related injuries such as: 2 | Visibility restriction, loss of mobility, communication problems // Heat stress and exhaustion |
| _ _ _ must be developed to be consistent w/ local SOP's and LERPs and must also be within the capabilities of the responders, PPE, and control equipment | Incident Action Plans |
| Plan of action components are: 12 | Site restrictions, Entry objectives, OS Org's/control, PPE selection, Hazard eval, Comm procedures, Emergency procedures and personnel accountability, Emergency med care arrangements, Rehab plans, Decon procedures, OS work assignments, Debrief/critique |
| Strategy used by the IC to protect the general populace from the hazardous material by implementing a strategy of either sheltering in place or evacuation | Public Protective Actions (PPAs) |
| Strategy involves directing people to go inside of a building, seal it as effectively as possible, and remain in the area until the danger from the hazardous material release has passed | In Place Protection |
| 3 thins to remember when protection in place. | Close all doors to outside/close and lock all windows, Turn off all heating, ventilating, and air conditioning HVAC systems, Close internal doors if possible |
| LERPs and SOP's - The SOP should follow the most commonly accepted order of fire ground priorities: | Life Safety, Incident stabilization, Property conservation LIP |
| The response options should be considered by prioritizing them based on their _. Response options should be prioritized by _, _, _ _, and _ _. | Effects // Deaths, injuries, property damage, and environmental damage |
| 4 components of Safe Operating Practices/Procedures | Personel accountability used Rest and Rehab Appropriate PPE Back up teams of 2 utilized |
| Allow responders to control the scene more effectively, efficiently, and safely than those that are not pre planned. | Pre Plans |
| Prior to allowing responders to work in the hot zone the safety officer must provide responders w/ a | safety briefing |
| Topics of a safety brief should include: | PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, HAZARD ID, TASK(S) TO BE PERFORMED, Description of site, length of time for task, required PPE, monitoring instruments, Notification of Identified risks |
| Safety precautions associated w/ Search and Rescue Missions at hazardous materials incidents: (3) | Buddy system, Back up teams utilized, PPE |
| _ _ will be utilized due to the inherent risks associated w/ a response to a hazmat release responder should work in teams of at least 2 | Buddy system |
| Teams of 2 or more must be ready in the case of an emergency w/ entry crews. Same level of PPE | Back up teams utilized |
| The proper PPE is utilized | Personal protective equipment |
| Quickly removing the worst surface contamination, usually by rinsing w/ water from handheld hoselines, emergency showers, or other water sources | Gross Decon |
| Using chemical or physical methods to thoroughly remove contaminants from responders (primary/back up team personnel) and their equipment; usually conducted w/in a formal decon line or corridor following gross decon (MULTIPLE STATION) | Formal Decon (Technical) |
| Process by which materials holds liquids. Sand or soil can also be used for this purpose. | Absorption |
| Chemical method of decon involves the interaction of a hazardous liquid and a solid sorbent surface | Adsorption |
| The natural breakdown of the contaminants as they age. (Evaporation of a flammable liquid) | Chemical Degradation |
| Simply reduces the concentration of a contaminant, which is best used on materials that are soluble or miscible in water, such as chlorine or ammonia. | Dilution |
| This process is used to destroy the majority of pathogenic microorganisms, especially on medical equipment | Disinfection |
| Not as effective on porous surfaces as non porous surfaces. Responders let a hazmat do this particularly if the vapors do not present a hazard. | Evaporation |
| This process isolates the contaminated items (such as clothing, tools, and equip) by collecting them in some fashion and then disposing of them. | Isolation and disposal |
| Changing the pH of a corrosive raising or lowering it towards 7 (neutral) on the pH scale. | Neutralization |
| Takes a hazardous liquid and treats it chemically so it turns into a solid. | Solidification |
| This process destroys all pathogenic microorganisms and is normally accomplished w/ chemicals, steam, heat, or radiation | Sterilization |
| Process of using highly efficient particulate air filter vacuum cleaners to vacuum solid materials such as fibers, dusts, powders, and particulates from surfaces. _ equipment is needed | Vacuuming // Specialized |
| Similar to dilution in that they are both wet methods of decontamination. Involves using prepared solutions such as solvents, soap and/or detergents mixed w/ water in order to make a contaminant more water soluble before rinsing w/ plain water | Washing |
| Toxic atmospheres to evaluate confined spaces for: | FOOT - Flammable, O2 deficient, O2 enriched, Toxic atmospheres |
| Flammable atmospheres containing _ or less concentration of flam vapors are considered within safe limits for conducting rescue ops, Concentrations between _ and _ are considered hazardous, should not be entered unless proper PPE/respiratory protection | 10% or less // 10% and 20% considered hazardous |
| An atmosphere above the OSHA PEL or the TLV does not necessarily prohibit entry into a confined space to perform rescue ops. These atmospheres fall under _ atmospheres. | Toxic |
| An O2 deficient atmosphere has less than _ o2. An o2 enriched atmosphere is _ or greater in o2 content | 19.5% // 23.5% |
| Evaluate confined space for PHYSICAL HAZARDS. The most common types of physical hazards include: (5) | SEE ME FALL - Structural, Engulfment, Electrical, Mechanical, Falls and slips |
| Individual responsible for the management of all on scene emergency response operations. He or she must be familiar w/ the _ _ _ and must activate them if they were not activated during initial notification | IC // Emergency response plans |
| Simply means that the key agencies that have statutory or jurisdictional responsibility jointly contribute command duties. | Unified Command Structure |
| Unified command structure jointly contribues to the process of : (2 main, 4 less important) | "Determine overall incident priorities/strategic goals/Selection of tactics for achieving incident priorities/strategic goals";Ensure joint planning tactical activities/Integrated tactical ops conducted/Max use all assigned resources/Resolve conflicts |
| Command staff officers: 3 | Safety, Liaison, PIO |
| RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL, including monitoring and assessing safety hazards, unsafe situations, and developing measures for ensuring personnel safety | Safety Officer |
| On large incidents or events, representatives from OTHER AGENCIES may be assigned to the incident to coordinate their agency's involvement | Liaison Officer |
| will be the point of contact for the MEDIA or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident of event (LOCAL MEDIA) | Public Information Officer PIO |
| Where multiple agencies are present, ALL OF THE INDIVIDUAL AGENCY PIO's WORK JOINTLY AND COOPERATIVELY FROM ONE LOCATION | Joint Information Center |
| Responsible for all costs and financial actions of the incident. Their primary responsibility is to get funds where they are needed, ensure that adequate, yet simple financial controls are in place, and keep track of all funds | Finance Section |
| Once staged resources are exhausted, the response efforts depends on the resupply and logistics effort. Responsible for providing all incident support needs, including FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS | Logistics Section |
| Delivers the required tactical level "services" in the field. Until this section is established, the IC has direct control of all tactical resources | Operations section |
| Identifies the future needs and then develops the plans required to support the response. In the early phase of an incident, this section will focus on what the requirements are for _ to _ hours into the future. | Planning // 1 to 2 hours |
| Once the incident stabilizes, planning begins to develop plans for the next operations period in the future. At major incidents, this may be __ hours into the future. | 12+ |
| Command General staff consists of: | Finance section, Logistics section, Planning section, Operations section, Staging |
| FUNCTIONAL AREAS of the ICS/IMS | IC FLOP - Incident Command, Finance, Logistics, Operations Planning |
| The organizational level having functional or geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations | Branch |
| Responsible for the research and development of the decon plan, and operation of an EFFECTIVE DECONTAMINATION area capable of handling all potential exposures, including entry personnel, contaminated pt's, and equipment. | Decontamination (Decon) |
| RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ENTRY AND BACKUP OPS WITHIN THE HOT ZONE, including reconnaissance, monitoring, sampling, and mitigation. | Entry/Backup |
| This individual is responsible for all entry ops w/in the hot zone and SHOULD BE IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION WITH THE ENTRY TEAM. | Entry Officer |
| Responsible for the management and coordination of all functional responsibilities assigned to the hazmat group, including safety, site control, research, entry and decon. | Hazardous Materials Director/Group Supervisor |
| Reports to the hazmat group supervisor, RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING SAFETY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL GROUP | Hazardous Material Safety Officer |
| Managed by the INFORMATION (or research) OFFICER | Information/Research |
| The information/research section is responsible for: 3 | Provide technical support to hazmat group, Research: gather/compile technical info & assistance from public and private agencies, Provide/interpret environmental monitoring info, analysis of hazmat samples & classification and/or ID of unknown substances |
| _ _ _ are set into motion upon notification of an incident thru the Fire Alarm COmmunications Center (FACC) | Emergency response Plans |
| Specifically responsible for developing and/or coordinating th elocal emergency response system/capabilities. THE PRIMARY CONCERN IS THE IDENTIFICATION, COORDINATION, AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL RESOURCES | The LEPC - Local Emergency Planning Committee |
| The Emergency plan must identify the following unless identified in an SOP or LERP | Pre Emergency Planning and coordination, Personnel roles, lines of authority, training and communication, Site security and control, Emergency medical treatment and first aid |
| THE LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN SHOULD IDENTIFY THESE AGENCIES AND THEIR ROLES, AUTHORITY, AND FUNCTIONS FOR EACH INCIDENT TYPE AND RESPONSE LEVEL | Local, State, Regional, and Federal Gov't Agencies |
| Offer assistance during hazmat incidents; their role and the type of assistance or resources available. | Gov't Agencies and Private Sector Resources |
| Gov't Agency's/Private sector resource available | US Coast Guard |
| Procedures for evaluating whether the response options are effective in accomplishing the objective: In order for IC to determine if actions being taken are effective, the must determine if the incident is _, (or _) in intensity. | Stabilizing (or Increasing) in intensity |
| The IC determines effectiveness of actions being taken by receiving feedback from responders and determining the effectiveness of the following: (5) | Effectiveness of Personnel, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment, Control Zones, Decon procedures, Action Options (Offensive, defensive, nonintervention) |
| While comparing actual behavior to predicated behavior, the IC should determine whether events at an incident are happening as _, occurring out of_, or are otherwise _ from expectations. | Predicted, Sequence, Different |
| Make modifications to the action plan (as needed) if the incident is not _. | Stabilizing |
| Principles for terminating an incident: Command must be _ to an individual who has the same or higher level of authority and training as the transferring commander. What kind of briefing is preferred. | Transferred // Full face to face briefing (LEPRS and SOPS) |
| Conducting incident debriefs at a hazmat incident must be completed consistently w/ _ and _. | LEPS and SOP's |
| Should begin as soon as the emergency phase of the operation is completed. | Debriefings |
| Debriefings should include individuals who the IC determines have a need to know. An Effective debrief should: (4) | Identify who responded Indicate medical follow up record identity of materials List signs/symptoms of exposure |
| May injuries and fatalities have been prevented as a result of LESSONS LEARNED THROUGH A _ PROCESS. | Critique |
| T/F: The primary purpose of a critique is to develop recommendations for improving the emergency response system and to find fault with the performance of individuals | False: rather than to find fault |
| Representatives that should be involved in the critique: | Reps fromt he Operations Function, Command Function, and reps responsible for training. Reps from each organization involved as well |
| Who's responsible for knowing the reporting requirements necessary to mitigate a hazmat incident? | IC |
| Often requirements of the _, _, and _ reporting are identified in organization LERP's and SOP's | Federal, State, and Local |
| T/F: IC's should assign an individual to record the incident events. | True |
| The person assigned to exposure records should gather necessary info pertaining to what 6 things? _ _ received is also pertinent to documentation. | Type, Level, Length of exposure, PPE, Equipment, and Decon procedures that were utilized // Medical Attention |
| Requirements for compiling incident reports will be located in the organizations _ and _ | LERP's and SOP's |
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