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This device detects concentrations of flammable/combustible materials using a UV light
PID
Hazmat calls involving an unconfined material is likely to follow this pattern
GEBMO
These product are usually transported in pneumatic unloaded hopper cars
Dry Bulk
cargo tank with vapor recovery tubes, Oval cross section, can withstand low pressure usually transporting flammable liquids
306/406
This is the #1 priority of a hazmat incident
Life safety
This type of meters can help determine the following properties: corrosive, fluoride, chloride, nitrates, oxidizer and peroxides
Reagent papers
This is when a container becomes open to the enviorment
Breach
These are transported in high pressure cargo tanks
liquified gasses
Cargo tank max pressure under 40 psi, double shelled small stiffening rings, horseshoe appearance usually containing flammable liquids or mild corrosives
307/407
This tactic is used when responders seek to confine the emergency without directly contacting the hazardous material.
Defensive
These are tubes with one or more reagents one of which is a color changing chemical
Colorimetric tubes
These rea the 3 types of stress that can be applied to a container
Thermal, chemical and mechanical
This type of packaging is used for transporting radioactive materials on trains
Type B
cargo tank usually transporting cryogenic materials, refrigeration units located underneath, in front of or rear of trailer. Insulated jacket around container
338
This may be comprised of an inner and outer perimeter
Isolation perimeter
These devices are used to find and monitor alpha radiation
Scintillation detectors
This can happen when a container loses its intergity
Disintegration
The following initials mean what to cargo tanks:
MC, DOT, TC
who certified the trailer
External stiffening rings, walkway on top of trailer, usually containing corrosives, rear of trailer may be painted different darker color
312/412
These would record name of entry team leader, radio frequency, each individual entering hot zone, names of backup team
Entry/exit zones
This device can amplify or copy segments of DNA to help quickly identify biological agents
PCR devices
HM Technicians are responsible for reporting information to these individuals
Direct ICS supervisors
These may be considered a type of drum but with lower content
Pails
Spherical ends welded contained transporting liquified gasses
331
This would include all components and assignments currently in use on a hazmat call
IAP