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2 ways to look up a chemical in the ERG
The 4 digit UN #, or the chemical name
3 types of explosives,
Mechanical, Chemical, and Atomic
4 ways hazardous materials can get into the body
1. Inhalation
2. Ingestion
3. Skin absorption
4. Injection
5 Steps of Awareness for first responders concerning hazardous material incidents
1. Detection
2. Recognition
3. Identify
4. Notify
5. Call for resources
Always approach a chemical spill/fire
upwind, upstream, and uphill
any substance or material could adversely affect the safety of the public, handlers or
carriers during transportation
A hazardous material
As a responding LEO to a scene, and a suspicious packages is found, what should be
done?
Do not touch the package, and notify bomb squad.
B-NICE
Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, Explosive
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Class A Fire
Think "Ashes". Ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth and paper.
Class B Fire
Think "Barrel." Flammable or combustible liquid, flammable gases and greases
Class C Fire
Think "Computer". Energized electrical equipment
Class D Fire
Fire in certain combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium
and potassium
Commercial trucks have information on what they're hauling, and shipping information
on what piece of paperwork?
Bill of Lading
DENR
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Flash Point
The minimum temperature at which a material will give off ignitable vapors
Four specific areas on a NFPA placard
Health Hazard (blue) flammability (red) reactivity (yellow) specific hazard (white)
IF you are unable to identify a hazardous material, which number should be
referenced in the ERG?
111
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In reference to a bomb threat in a building, how should the search be performed?
Exterior to interior
National Health Information Clearinghouse available by phone call for emergency
situations
CHEMTREC.
PASS
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Should an officer declare a building safe after a search?
Negative. An officer should allow the manager/director of a facility to declare the need
for a search or continuance of a search as unnecessary.
TRACEM
Thermal, Radiological, Asphyxiation, Chemical, Etiological, Mechanical (hazardous
material types)
Upon arrival to a scene, contact who?
A person in charge (i.e. a manager/director of a facility)
What class of fire extinguisher would be used for a fuel fire?
Class B fire extinguisher would be used
What is the thumb rule?
You should be far enough away from the scene to cover it with your thumb
What is useful for LEOs to carry for reference in regards to identifying possible
hazardous materials?
The Emergency Response Guidebook
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Study Guide & Exam Prep
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2 ways to look up a chemical in the ERG
The 4 digit UN #, or the chemical name
3 types of explosives,
Mechanical, Chemical, and Atomic
4 ways hazardous materials can get into the body
1. Inhalation
2. Ingestion
3. Skin absorption
4. Injection
5 Steps of Awareness for first responders concerning hazardous material incidents
1. Detection
2. Recognition
3. Identify
4. Notify
5. Call for resources
Always approach a chemical spill/fire
upwind, upstream, and uphill
any substance or material could adversely affect the safety of the public, handlers or
carriers during transportation
A hazardous material
As a responding LEO to a scene, and a suspicious packages is found, what should be
done?
Do not touch the package, and notify bomb squad.
B-NICE
Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, Explosive
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Class A Fire
Think "Ashes". Ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth and paper.
Class B Fire
Think "Barrel." Flammable or combustible liquid, flammable gases and greases
Class C Fire
Think "Computer". Energized electrical equipment
Class D Fire
Fire in certain combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium
and potassium
Commercial trucks have information on what they're hauling, and shipping information
on what piece of paperwork?
Bill of Lading
DENR
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Flash Point
The minimum temperature at which a material will give off ignitable vapors
Four specific areas on a NFPA placard
Health Hazard (blue) flammability (red) reactivity (yellow) specific hazard (white)
IF you are unable to identify a hazardous material, which number should be
referenced in the ERG?
111
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In reference to a bomb threat in a building, how should the search be performed?
Exterior to interior
National Health Information Clearinghouse available by phone call for emergency
situations
CHEMTREC.
PASS
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Should an officer declare a building safe after a search?
Negative. An officer should allow the manager/director of a facility to declare the need
for a search or continuance of a search as unnecessary.
TRACEM
Thermal, Radiological, Asphyxiation, Chemical, Etiological, Mechanical (hazardous
material types)
Upon arrival to a scene, contact who?
A person in charge (i.e. a manager/director of a facility)
What class of fire extinguisher would be used for a fuel fire?
Class B fire extinguisher would be used
What is the thumb rule?
You should be far enough away from the scene to cover it with your thumb
What is useful for LEOs to carry for reference in regards to identifying possible
hazardous materials?
The Emergency Response Guidebook
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