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What are the goals of emergency decon?
preventing as much exposure to contaminates on yourself and prevent further harm.
What is the difference between exposure and contamination?
Contamination- Presence of a substance, such as hazardous material on turnout gear after a fire, or toxic residue on skin
Exposure- The process of being subjected to a harmful substance, often via ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption
If you are using foam during a vapor suppression operation, what are things you need to keep in mind?
Using the correct type of foam, foam percentages, and making sure you are not using water streams
In which environment can you not wear CPC?
a. ammonia gas leak
b. chlorine gas leak
c. Muratic acid spill
d. Structure fire
D
When an IAP is formed, what is it used for?
To assess if your actions are working or not
What is gross decon?
To prevent the transfer of contaminants from PPE to the firefighter’s skin or skin-to-skin transfer, reducing long-term exposure to carcinogens.
What is the main concern when dealing with flammable liquids?
The flammable vapors produced
Whihc organization is in charge of setting the standard for gear inspections and PPE regulations?
NFPA
What are the different types of decon?
Gross, Emergency, Technical, and Mass
What is an entry team leaders job?
Directly responsible for safety, supervision, and operational readiness of the team entering the hot zone.
What are the steps in the decon process?
1. clothing removal
2. rinse
3. scrub
4. rinse
What is a way you can lower or raise the pH of a material to make it more stable?
Neutralization
When inspecting your PPE, what information must you record?
ID number, date, name of inspector, and the outcome of the inspection
What are the zones determining?
the types of control you have in each
Who is directly under the hazmat officer?
HM Safety officer, decon leader, entry leader, back up/ rescue team
What is the purpose of decon?
to remove contaminant as quickly as possible
If you are using kitty litter as a way to absorb a chemical at an MVA, what is one consideration you need to be mindful of?
is the hazardous material reactive with the absorbent material you chose
Who regulates the CPC program and requires organizations to keep one?
OSHA
What is a CAN report?
Conditions, Actions, Needs
What is a high heat rated suit commonly used in aircraft FF
proximity suit
What are the 3 defensive skills you learned to do as a HMO level responder?
Damming, diking, diverting
Who sets the framework for workplace safety regulations?
OSHA
What are the ways you can damage CPC?
Permeation, Degradation, Penetration
Where do you set your decon up at? What are considerations needed for setting it up?
Warm zone. Topography, Upwind, Uphill, Upstream.
Separating genders, common entry and exit points, Warming areas
What are you commonly given during dispatch to a hazmat scene?
Location, type of call, and occupancy type