Hazmat Operations Chapter 7-2023

Hazmat Operations Chapter 7-2023 Which level of the basic Command organization configuration entails the overall direction and goals of an incident? (322) Strategic level Which of the following is a duty of a safety officer? (323-324) Conduct safety briefings Brainpower Read More Which of the five major NIMS-ICS organizational functions are responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the staging area? (325) Operations section The major NIMS-ICS organizational function that provides services and support systems to all the organizational components involved in the incident is called the: (326) Logistics section What is a purpose of the Intelligence and Information Section in NIMS-ICS? (327) Prevent/Deter potential unlawful activity The person relinquishing Command must provide the person assuming Command with: (328) a briefing or a situation status report. A written agreement defining roles and responsibilities within a Unified Command structure is known as a(an): (329) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Before an incident with Unified Command occurs, agencies should perform what action to avoid jurisdictional and command disputes? (330) Know what mutual-aid contracts cover When are response tactics developed? (331) After response strategies are in place In the U.S., the notification process is detailed in the: (332) National Response Framework (NRF). What are the specialized response forces that provide medical care following a nuclear, biological, and/or chemical incident? (333) National Medical Response Team-Weapons of Mass Destruction (NMRT-WMD) Scene control at an incident is greatly facilitated by the establishment of: (335) hazard-control zones Multiple hot zones or a very large hot zone may be required at an incident with: (337) multiple devices or release points Decontamination usually takes place within the: (338) warm zone In which of the hazard-control zones are workers not required to wear PPE because the zone is considered safe? (338) Cold zone In order to spread out emergency response personnel and limit their exposure as a target, the IC may: (339) use a cornering/quartering staging procedure. A personnel tracking and accountability system must include: (340) a way of identifying and tracking the location of each unit and all personnel on scene. The buddy system's primary benefit is to: (341) provide rapid help if there is an emergency. An effective strategy to protect first responders at hazmat incidents is: (341) time, distance, and shielding. The US&R designated signal that consists of one long and one short blast means: (342) Resume Operations. First responders without Mission-Specific training can conduct rescue operations without risk of contamination such as: (343) conducting searches on the edge of the hot zone. When protecting the public at an incident, if there is enough time, the best protective action generally is: (344) evacuation Which protective action involves directing people to go quickly inside or to stay inside a room or a building and remain inside until danger passes? (346) Shelter in place When might the IC decide not to protect property or the environment at a hazmat incident? (349) When doing so would pose a risk to life safety Attempts to confine a hazardous material that has been released from its container are called_____ strategies. (349) defensive To help preserve evidence and assist law enforcement, first responders should: (350) take photographs and videos of the scene. If an IC receives favorable progress reports from tactical and/or task supervisors, this is an indication that: (352) the IAP is effective. Which of the following is an indicator to withdraw immediately? (352) A sudden change in pressure What aspect of evaluating progress deals with returning the incident scene and responders to a preincident level of readiness? (352) Recovery What information should be provided to responders before they leave the scene? (353) Signs and symptoms of an exposure What procedural action of the termination phase compiles the information obtained fr