HAZMAT OPS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HAZMAT OPS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Defensive member of the team who responds to HAZMAT/WMD incidents to protect people, property and the environment What tasks will an operational level responder be expected to perform? The APIE process: Analyze, Plan, Implement and Evaluate Define the Analyze stage of the APIE process Analyze the incident; Used to determine the scope and potential outcomes by: -surveying -collecting information -predicting the likely behavior -estimating potential harm. Define the Plan stage of the APIE process Plan an initial response within the capabilities of available personnel by describing the: -response objectives -response options -emergency decontamination procedures -approving proper PPE -developing a plan of action including safety considerations Define the Implement stage of the APIE process Implement the planned response to favorably change the outcomes by: -establishing scene control -preservation of evidence -initiating an incident command system (ICS) -performing tasks identified in the incident action plan (IAP) -demonstrating emergency decon What does ICS stand for?