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Initial steps: Safety (S in SIN) |
Safety: ensure your own safety, obtain a briefing from those involved in the incident prior to action, understand the nature of the problem and the factors influencing the release, attempt to make a positive ID of the substance. |
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Initial steps: Isolate (I in SIN) |
Isolate: isolate and deny entry to the scene, recognize that your first priority is to separate the people from the problem, establish a command post, determine your response objectives and choose a strategy, begin assigning tasks based on your initial assessment and strategic tools. |
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Initial steps: Notify (N in SIN) |
Notify: decide whether you need to notify anyone else |
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Size up |
The rapid mental process of evaluating the critical visual indicators of the incident, processing that information based on training and experience, and arriving at a conclusion that will serve as the basis to form and implement a plan of action. |
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Backup team |
Individuals who function as a standby rescue crew or relief for those entering the hot zone (entry team). Also referred to as backup personnel. |
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Buddy system |
A system in which two responders always work as a team for safety purposes. |
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Cold zone |
A safe area at a hazardous materials incident for those personnel involved in the operations. Support functions necessary in incident should be located in the cold zone. |
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Command staff |
Staff positions that assume responsibility for key activities in the incident command system. Individuals at this level report directly to the IC. Staff members report to Safety officer, public information officer, and liaison officer. |
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Control zones |
Areas at a hazardous materials incident that are designated as hot, warm or cold, based on safety issues and the degree of hazard found there. |
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Decontamination team |
Team responsible for reducing and preventing the spread of contaminants from persons and equipment used at a hazardous materials incident. Establish the decontamination corridor and conduct all phases of decontamination. |
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Division |
An organizational level within the incident command system that divides an incident in one location into geographic areas of operational responsibility. |
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Emergency decontamination |
The process of removing the bulk of contaminants off a victim without regard for containment. It is used in potentially life threatening situations without the formal establishment of a decontamination corridor. |
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Entry team |
A tea of fully qualified and equipped responders who are assigned to enter into the designated hot zone. |
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Finance Admin Section |
The command level section of the incident command system responsible for all costs and financial aspects of the incident as well as any legal issues that arise |
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HazMat Branch |
A unit consisting of some or all of the following positions as needed for the safe control of a hazardous materials incident |
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Hazardous Materials group |
A group often established when companies and crews are working on the same task or objective, albeit not necessarily in the same location. It's specific as it applies to the incident command system and is assemblies to relieve span of control issues. |
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HazMat safety officer |
A second safety officer dedicated to the safety needs of the HazMat Materials Branch. Also referred to as the assistant of this name. |
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Heat exhaustion |
A mild form of shock that occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail as a result of the body's inadequate effort to give off excessive heat. |
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Heat stroke |
A severe, sometimes fatal condition resulting from the failure of the body's temperature-regulating capacity. |
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Hot zone |
The area immediately surrounding a hazardous materials spill/incident site that is directly dangerous to life and health. All personnel working in this zone must wear complete, appropriate protective clothing and equipment. |
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Sheltering in Place |
A method of safeguarding people in a hazardous area by keeping them in a safe atmosphere usually inside structures. |
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Technical reference team |
A team of responders who serve as an information gathering unit and referral point for both the incident commander and the HazMat safety officer. |
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Unified command |
An incident command system option that allows representatives from multiple jurisdictions and agencies to share command authority and responsibility thereby working together as a "joint" incident command team. |
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Warm zone |
The area located between the hot zone and the cold zone at the incident. Personal protective equipment is required for all personnel in this area. The decontamination corridor is located in the warm zone. |
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Incident levels: Level I |
Lowest level of threat: -small amount of low-toxicity/low-hazard substance is involved. -the incident can usually be handled by a single agency or engine company. -appropriate level of protection includes turnout gear and SCBA. -example: small gasoline spill from motor vehicle accident. |
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Incident levels: Level II |
Medium level of threat: -an organized hazardous materials team needed. -additional chemical protective clothing will be required. -civilian evacuation may be required. -decontamination may need to be performed -example: a tanker carrying sulfuric acid has overturned in a tunnel and is leaking into the freeway. |
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Incident levels: Level II |
Medium level of threat: -an organized hazardous materials team needed. -additional chemical protective clothing will be required. -civilian evacuation may be required. -decontamination may need to be performed -example: a tanker carrying sulfuric acid has overturned in a tunnel and is leaking into the freeway. |
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Incident levels: Level III |
Highest level of threat: -highly toxic chemicals are involved. -mitigation efforts may require multiple jurisdictions. - large scale evacuations may be needed. -federal agencies will be called in -example: a ship in a highly populated harbor catches fire and begins to release chlorine vapors from its cargo area. |
