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FSC 141 – Hazardous Materials Operations |
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Course Description |
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This course provides emergency responder personnel
with the information to respond safely, limit possible exposure to all
personnel, and to provide information to the proper authorities as being a
primary goal while reacting in the defensive mode of operation. The first responder operations level
responsibilities are recognition and identification of a hazardous material
scene, the gathering of information, the notification of the proper
authorities, the isolation of the area by setting perimeters/zones, possible
evacuation, protection by initiating the incident management system,
emergency decontamination, and performing defensive actions only. Even though the first responder is a member
of an emergency response service, they are not trained in specialized
protective clothing or specialized control equipment. Thus, the first responder is not a member
of a hazardous materials response team.
This course meets the requirements of NFPA 472 - Professional
Competence of First Responders to Haz Mat Incidents at the Operations
Level. This course also meets the
requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, EPA, USDOT, and all other appropriate
state, local and provincial occupational health and safety regulatory
requirements. |
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Hazardous Materials Regulations, Definitions,
and Statistics |
Class |
4 |
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Hazardous Materials Properties and Hazards |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Hazardous Materials Identification |
P.lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Incident Management Elements |
Credit |
5 |
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Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Contamination and Decontamination |
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Terrorist and Other Criminal Activities |
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Prerequisite: |
NPQ FF I NPQ Hazardous Materials Awareness Level |
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Corequisite: |
n/a |
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Course
Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student
will be able to: |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/O.B.I. |
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Hazardous Materials Regulations,
Definitions, and Statistics |
5 |
0
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0 |
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State the training requirements for Operational-Level first responders
[NFPA 472,
5.1.1.1, 5.1.1.2, 5.1.2: ODP Operations I.a.,III.g.] |
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List the primary responsibilities of the Operational-Level first
responder at hazardous materials incidents.
[NFPA 472,
5.1.2.1 (1-4)] |
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State where to find emergency response center telephone numbers. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1
(1)(b), 5.2.2(4)(b)] |
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State information to be furnished to emergency response centers. [NFPA 472,
5.2.2(4)(c)] |
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List areas of assistance provided by emergency response centers. [NFPA 472,
5.2.2(4)(a)] |
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Hazardous Materials
Properties and Hazards |
5 |
0
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0 |
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Select facts about the properties of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.2(3)(a), 5.2.3(1)(a)(i-xii)] |
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List the NFPA categories of hazardous materials hazards. [NFPA 472,
5.2.2(3)(b,c),5.2.3(7)] |
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Distinguish among the properties and characteristics of different
types of radiation. [NFPA 472,
5.2.3(1)(a)(xiii), 5.2.2(8)(a-d), 5.2.3(8)(f)] |
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Distinguish between radiation exposure and radiation contamination. [NFPA 472,
5.2.3(1)(b)(ii, iv)] |
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Identify the different routes, or pathways, by which people can be
exposed to radiation. |
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Identify factors to consider regarding radiation protection. [NFPA 472,
5.2.4(5)] |
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Match to their definitions terms associated with asphyxiation. [NFPA 472,
5.2.3(8)(a)] |
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List the different routes, or pathways, by which people can be exposed
to hazardous materials. [NFPA 472,
5.2.2(3)(e)] |
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Identify toxin categories and health hazards to their associated
medical conditions. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(8)(a,
b, d, e)] |
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Match to their definitions terms associated with toxicity. [NFPA 472,
5.2.2(3)(f)] |
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Match to their definitions terms associated with chemical effects. [NFPA 472,
A5.2.3(8), 5.2.3(8)(c, d, e)] |
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List signs and symptoms of hazardous materials exposure. [NFPA 472,
5.2.2(3)(d)] |
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Hazardous Materials
Identification |
5 |
5
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0 |
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List guidelines for approaching a haz mat scene safely. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(3)] |
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Identify typical atmospheric/nonpressure containers used to store
hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(D)(1)] |
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Provide examples of materials stored in each atmospheric/nonpressure container
used to store hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(D)(1)] |
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Identify low-pressure storage tanks and pressure vessels used to store
hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(D)(2, 3)] |
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Provide examples of materials stored in low-pressure storage tanks and
pressure vessels. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(D)(2, 3)] |
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Identify typical rail tank cars used to transport hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(A)(1-5)] |
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Identify cargo tank trucks used to transport hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(C)(1-7)] |
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Identify intermodal containers used to store hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(B)(1)(a,b), 5.2.1.1(B)(2), 5.2.1.1(B)(3)(a,b)] |
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List vessel cargo carriers. |
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Define non-bulk packaging. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(E)] |
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Match to their definitions non-bulk packages used to store hazardous
materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.1(E)(1-4), 5.2.1.1(F)(1-5)] |
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Select facts about UN commodity identification numbers. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.2(A)(3)] |
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Match UN/DOT hazard classes to the primary hazardous materials
associated with each. [NFPA 472, 5.2.2(1); ODP Operations I.b.] |
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Match UN/DOT hazard class divisions to the hazardous materials
associated with each. [NFPA 472, 5.2.2(1); ODP Operations I.b.] |
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List components unique to the Class 7 placard. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.3(C)] |
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List other North American highway vehicle identification markers. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.2(A)(3)] |
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Select facts about international intermodal container markings. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.2(A)(2)] |
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Recall information about North American railroad tank car markings. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.2(A)(1)] |
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List markings that may be found on fixed-facility containers. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.2(B)] |
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List information included in pipeline markers. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.3(A)(1- 3)] |
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Select from a list of pieces of information listed on pesticide
labels. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.3(B)(1-6)] |
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Interpret pesticide labels. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.3(B)(1- 6)] |
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Identify ways to contact the manufacturer or shipper to obtain hazard
and response information. [NFPA 472, 5.2.2(5)] |
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Identify ways to obtain an MSDS in an emergency. [NFPA 472, 5.2.2(2)] |
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List information required on an OSHA required MSDS. [NFPA 472, 5.2.2(3)(a-j)] |
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Interpret an MSDS. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(1)(b), 5.2.2(3)(a-j)] |
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Match descriptions of various monitoring and detection devices. [NFPA 472, 5.2.4(3)] |
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Incident Management
Elements |
5 |
0
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0 |
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List three incident priorities far all haz mat incidents. |
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Describe assessments to be taken before taking action at a haz mat
scene. |
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List advantages of an incident management or incident command system. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(b), 5.4.2(3); ODP Operations II.a.] |
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Match to their definitions the elements of the Incident Management
System. [NFPA 472, 5.4.2(3)] |
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Match to their definitions the roles of each command staff position. |
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Distinguish between command staff functions. [NFPA 472, 5.4.2(6)] |
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Identify items to be included in a safety briefing before allowing
personnel to work at various incidents. [NFPA 472, 5.4.1(6)(a-b)] |
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Select from a list of considerations to be taken when setting up a command
post for a hazardous materials incident. [NFPA 472, 5.4.2(4)] |
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Select facts about directives for establishing and transferring
command at a haz mat incident. [ODP Operations II.b.] |
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Explain the purpose and actions of the Unified Command System. [ODP Operations II.e.] |
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List IMS Haz Mat positions. |
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Analyze scenarios to initiate an incident management or incident
command system. [NFPA 472, 5.4.] |
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Identify roles and guidelines of predetermined procedures. [NFPA 472, 5.4.2(1)] |
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Describe procedures for requesting additional resources at a haz mat
incident. [NFPA 472, 5.4.2(5)] |
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Select facts about procedures and guidelines for using communications
equipment correctly. [NFPA 472, 5.5.2(1-2); ODP Operations II.a., II.c.] |
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Match to their characteristics levels of haz mat incidents. [NFPA 472, 5.4.2(2)] |
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List safety procedures to be used on incident scenes. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(3)] |
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Explain the roles of the buddy system and backup personnel on the
scene of a haz mat incident. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(1-2)] |
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Describe the four-step problem-solving process for hazardous materials
incidents. |
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List steps to be taken in analyzing a haz mat incident. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1, 5.2.1.4,
5.2.1.5, 5.2.3(1), 5.2.4(4)] |
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Select from a list common elements of hazardous materials. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3] |
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Identify questions to be asked when choosing an appropriate response. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(1)(d)] |
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List the elements of the General Hazardous Material Behavior Model. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(1)(c)] |
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Recall types of stress that could cause a container to burst. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(2)] |
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Match to their definitions ways in which a container can breach. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(3)] |
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Match to their definitions ways in which containers can release
contents. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(4)] |
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Match to their definitions dispersion patterns. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(5)] |
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Analyze hazardous materials scenarios to predict the behavior of
hazardous materials release. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3] |
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List resources for determining the size of an endangered area of a
hazardous materials release. .[NFPA 472, 5.2.4(1)] |
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Recall types of exposures. |
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List general timeframes associated with exposure and contact. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(6)] |
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List standard strategic goals of hazardous materials incidents. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(2)(a)] |
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Select facts about modes of operation, their roles, and when to use
each. [NFPA 472, 5.3.1(2), 5.5.1(2)] |
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List elements of an Incident Action Plan (IAP). [ODP Operations II.i.] |
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List questions to be asked in determining safety-related concerns
before committing to an IAP. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(3)] |
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Recall how to determine if an IAP is effective. [NFPA 472, 5.5.1(1)] |
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Given a hazardous materials scenario, role-play communicating the status
of the planned response to the IC and other personnel. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(4)(b),
5.5.2] |
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Strategic Goals
and Tactical Objectives |
5 |
5
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0 |
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Distinguish between strategic goals and tactical objectives. |
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List standard strategic goals. |
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Match to their definitions terms regarding scene perimeters and hazard
control zones. [NFPA 472, 5.4.1(1-2)] |
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Explain how to notify appropriate authorities and request additional help. [NFPA 472, 5.2.2(7)] |
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Select from a list factors affecting the ability of personnel to
perform a rescue. [NFPA 472, 5.4.4(5)] |
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Match to the DOT hazard class the rescue risks associated with each
class. [NFPA 472, 5.3.1(3)] |
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Select from a list Operational-Level rescue actions. [ODP Operations III.f.] |
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List steps for sizing-up a haz mat incident. [NFPA 472, 5.2.4(2), 5.3.1(1)] |
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Distinguish between evacuation and sheltering-in-place protection. [ODP Operations III.d., III.e] |
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Explain when to use sheltering in place protection. |
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List the steps for evacuating and sheltering in place. [NFPA 472,
5.4.1(3)(a-b); ODP Operations III.e.] |
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Recall the definition and function of confinement. [NFPA 472,
5.1.2.1(2)(b), 5.3.2(1)] |
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Select facts about typical confinement tactics, their purpose, and procedures
for use. [NFPA 472,
5.3.2(2)(a-b, f)] |
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Perform defensive control functions a.
Absorption
[NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(3)(a)] b.
Damming [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(3)(b)] c.
Diking [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(3)(c)] d.
Diversion [NFPA
472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(3)(e)] e.
Retention [NFPA
472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(3)(f)] f. Vapor Dispersion [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(3)(g)] g.
Dilution [NFPA
472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(3)(d)] |
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Demonstrate application of firefighting foam or vapor suppressing
agent. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(d), 5.4.4(1), 5.4.4(3)(h)] |
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Match to their definitions other types of spill-control tactics, their
purpose, and procedures for use. [NFPA 472, 5.3.2(2)(c, e)] |
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List types of leak control/containment tactics. [NFPA 472, 5.3.2(1), 5.3.2(2)(d), 5.4.4(4)] |
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Recall typical fire-control tactics. |
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Select facts about foam principles, terms, and proportioning. |
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Recognize characteristics of specific foam concentrates. [NFPA 472,
5.4.4(2)(a, b, d, e), 5.4.4(2)(c)(i, ii)] |
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State the major goals of the recovery phase. |
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Recall the procedural actions of the termination phase. [ODP Operations
II.f., g.] |
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Personal
Protective Equipment |
5 |
5
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List types of personal protective equipment. |
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Recall hazards encountered due to skin contact with hazardous
materials. [NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(a)] |
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Match to their purpose various types of PPE. [NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)(i-v)] |
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Select facts about the advantages and limitations of various types of
PPE. [NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)(i-v)] |
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List factors to be considered when choosing and using chemical-protective
clothing (CPC). |
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Don PPE. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(c)] |
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Doff PPE. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(3)(c)] |
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Determine the correct PPE for various scenarios. [NFPA 472, 5.1.2.1(2)(c), 5.3.3; ODP Operations III.c.] |
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List types of respiratory protection. [NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1)(a)] |
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Answer questions about the advantages and limitations of each major type
of respiratory protection. [NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1)(a)] |
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Match the name/function of positive-pressure SCBA components to their
picture. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(6)] |
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Don SCBA. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(8),
5.4.3(9)] |
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Doff SCBA. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(8), 5.4.3(9)] |
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Recall limitations of protective breathing equipment. |
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List wearer limitations regarding respiratory equipment. [NFPA 472,
5.3.3(1)(b), 5.4.3(5)] |
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List equipment limitations regarding respiratory equipment. [NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1)(a)] |
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List air-supply limitations regarding respiratory equipment. [NFPA 472,
5.3.3(1)(a)] |
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List components of the chemical-protective ensemble. |
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Answer questions about EPA levels of protection. |
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List information to be recorded at each PPE inspection. [ODP Operations III.a.] |
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List items to be checked for during SCBA inspection. [NFPA 472,
5.4.3(7)] |
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List ways to store potentially contaminated PPE. |
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Recall ways to store new or decontaminated PPE. |
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Select facts about the maintenance of respiratory protection
equipment. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(7)] |
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List heat disorders possibly encountered while at haz mat incidents. [ODP Operations
III.b.] |
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Select from a list the symptoms of heat stroke. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(4)] |
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List cold disorders possibly encountered while at haz mat incidents. |
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Select from a list the symptoms of various types of cold disorders. [NFPA 472, 5.4.3(4)] |
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Contamination
and Decontamination |
5 |
5
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0 |
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Match to their definitions terms associated with contamination and
decontamination. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(1)(b)(i-iv)] |
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List types of contamination. [NFPA 472, 5.3.4(1)] |
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Explain why first responders need to decontaminated before they leave
the hot zone. [NFPA 472,
5.3.4(2)] |
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Match to their definitions categories of decontamination. [NFPA 472,
5.1.2.1(2)(d), 5.3.4(3), 5.3.4(5); ODP Operations
III.h., IV.c., IV.d.] |
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Describe the importance of scene control procedures. [NFPA 472,
5.1.2.1(3)(a); ODP Operations V.e.] |
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List decontamination methods. [NFPA 472,
5.1.2.1(2)(d); ODP Operations III.h.] |
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List advantages and limitations of emergency decontamination. [NFPA 472, 5.3.4(4)] |
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List the steps in emergency decontamination. |
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Match to their definitions various types of technical decontamination. |
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Recall factors for determining priority for ambulatory patients. [NFPA 472, 5.2.4(6)] |
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List the steps in decontaminating ambulatory patients. |
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List the steps in decontaminating non-ambulatory patients. |
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Perform emergency decontamination. [NFPA 472, 5.4.1(5)] |
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List factors to consider when choosing a decontamination corridor. [NFPA 472, 5.4.1(4)] |
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Select facts about collecting evidence at crime scenes. |
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Recall steps to be taken during the termination of an incident. |
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Terrorist and
Other Criminal Activities |
5 |
0
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Distinguish between terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. [ODP Operations
I.b., IV.f.] |
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List categories of terrorist operations’ goals. |
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Explain circumstances first responders may have to face at a terrorist
incident that are different from more routine emergencies. [NFPA 472, 5.2.1.6; ODP
Operations I.g.] |
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List potential terrorist targets. [ODP Operations I.c., I.f.] |
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Recall situations that can cue the responder to consider the
possibility of terrorism. [ODP Operations I.e] |
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List the categories of terrorist attacks. |
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Select facts about biological attacks. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(9)(f)] |
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List various types of nuclear/radiological bombs that terrorists might
use. |
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Define incendiary device. |
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List examples of easily made incendiary devices. |
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List indicators of incendiary devices. |
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Select facts about chemical attacks. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(9)] |
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Match nerve agents to their descriptions. |
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Identify which UN/DOT hazard class specific nerve agents fall under. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(9)(a)] |
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List groupings of blister agents. |
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Identify which UN/DOT hazard class specific blister agents fall under. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(9)(b)] |
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List blood agents and which UN/DOT hazard class they fall under. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(9)(c)] |
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List choking agents and which UN/DOT hazard class they fall under. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(9)(d)] |
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Identify riot control agents (irritating agents) and which UN/DOT
hazard class they fall under. [NFPA 472, 5.2.3(9)(e)] |
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Match explosive attack classes to their descriptions. |
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Match commercial and military explosives to their descriptions. |
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List types of improvised explosive devices. |
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List common ingredients used in the making of methamphetamine. |
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List equipment used in the making of methamphetamine. |
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List clues to the presence of methamphetamine labs. |
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Identify additional actions to be taken when an incident involves
terrorism or criminal activity. [NFPA 472,
5.2.2(6); ODP Operations I.d., II.d., II.h., IV.g., .b.] |
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Describe the importance of crime scene evidence preservation. [ODP Operations
IV.a.] |
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List guidelines to help preserve evidence and assist law enforcement in
their investigation. [NFPA 472, 5.3.4(6); ODP Operations III.i., IV.a.] |
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List precautions to be taken by first responders involved in patient
transport during biological attack incidents. |
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List special considerations to be taken at nuclear/radiological
incidents. |
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List special considerations to be taken at chemical agent incidents. |
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List agencies that may be called for extra assistance at explosives/bomb
incidents. |
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Suggested
Resources |
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Author |
Title: Subtitle |
Edition |
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Year |
Publisher/Publication |
pp. |
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Text |
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Hazardous
Materials for First Responders |
3rd Ed. |
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IFSTA |
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Text |
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Hazardous
Materials First Responder Operations |
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GFA |
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Posted: 06/24/08