L.P. Book Hazmat / Lesson Plan #3 Incident Command

1. Requirements for the Safety Officer include

Must be a senior line officer

Must have at least 40hrs. of command

Should meet all competencies for the responder at the level at which the operations are being performed

Both a & b

The correct answer is "Should meet all competencies for the responder at the level at which the operations are being performed" because this requirement ensures that the Safety Officer has the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to and manage safety operations at the specific level they are being performed. It ensures that the Safety Officer is competent in all the necessary areas and can fulfill their responsibilities effectively. The other requirements mentioned, being a senior line officer and having at least 40hrs. of command, may be important qualifications but do not directly address the competency level needed for the role.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Should meet all competencies for the responder at the level at which the operations are being performed" because this requirement ensures that the Safety Officer has the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to and manage safety operations at the specific level they are being performed. It ensures that the Safety Officer is competent in all the necessary areas and can fulfill their responsibilities effectively. The other requirements mentioned, being a senior line officer and having at least 40hrs. of command, may be important qualifications but do not directly address the competency level needed for the role.

2. Considerations for locating a command post are: Must be in the cold zone, must be upwind from the incident, should be at a distance that will not require relocation during the incident, vehicles maybe used for short term incidents, building or trailers will be required for long term incidents, and

Should be accessible

Should be neat & clean

Should have satellite capabilities

Both b & c

The considerations for locating a command post include being accessible. This means that the command post should be easily reachable and not obstructed, allowing for quick and efficient communication and coordination of operations.

Explanation

The considerations for locating a command post include being accessible. This means that the command post should be easily reachable and not obstructed, allowing for quick and efficient communication and coordination of operations.

3. Level Three Hazardous materials response – fire/explosive potential as high, leak severity as release may not be controlled even with special resources, life safety as large area, mass evacuation, environmental impact as severe, container integrity as damaged to such an extent that catastrophic rupture is possible, and

Container size as – any vessel over 1,000 gallons

Container size as – large – tank cars, tank trucks, etc.

Container size as – HUGE

Container size as - any dry product over 1,000lbs

The correct answer is "Container size as – large – tank cars, tank trucks, etc." because it aligns with the criteria mentioned in the question. The question states that the level three hazardous materials response includes a container size of "any vessel over 1,000 gallons" and "large – tank cars, tank trucks, etc." This answer choice specifically mentions tank cars and tank trucks, which fall under the category of large containers.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Container size as – large – tank cars, tank trucks, etc." because it aligns with the criteria mentioned in the question. The question states that the level three hazardous materials response includes a container size of "any vessel over 1,000 gallons" and "large – tank cars, tank trucks, etc." This answer choice specifically mentions tank cars and tank trucks, which fall under the category of large containers.

4. Levels as defined in NFPA 471 Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents are:

Hot, Warm, & Cold

Level A, Level B, Level C, Level D

Level One, Level Two, Level Three

Both b & c

The correct answer is "Both b & c". Levels as defined in NFPA 471 Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents are Level A, Level B, Level C, Level D and also Level One, Level Two, Level Three.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Both b & c". Levels as defined in NFPA 471 Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents are Level A, Level B, Level C, Level D and also Level One, Level Two, Level Three.

5. Level One Hazardous materials response - container size is listed as small, fire/explosive potential as low, leak severity as no release or small, life safety as no life threatening situation, environmental impact minimal, and

Container integrity as – Minor damage

Container integrity as – not damaged

Container integrity as – damaged

Container integrity as – damaged but able to contain product to allow handling or product transfer

The correct answer is "Container integrity as – not damaged" because it indicates that the container is in good condition and there is no damage that would compromise its ability to safely contain the hazardous material. This is important information for responders to know as they assess the situation and determine the appropriate actions to take.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Container integrity as – not damaged" because it indicates that the container is in good condition and there is no damage that would compromise its ability to safely contain the hazardous material. This is important information for responders to know as they assess the situation and determine the appropriate actions to take.

6. Level Two Hazardous materials response – container size is listed as medium, fire/explosive potential as medium, life safety as localized area limited evacuation area, environmental impact moderate, container integrity damaged but able to contain contents to allow handling or product transfer, and

Leak severity as non-controllable

Leak severity as controllable

Leak severity as non-existent

Leak severity as may not be controlled without special resources

The given answer suggests that the severity of the leak may not be controlled without special resources. This means that the leak is potentially dangerous and requires additional resources or expertise to contain or stop the leak effectively. The information provided about the hazardous materials response level, container size, fire/explosive potential, and container integrity damaged but able to contain contents, all indicate that the situation is serious and may require specialized resources to handle the leak properly.

Explanation

The given answer suggests that the severity of the leak may not be controlled without special resources. This means that the leak is potentially dangerous and requires additional resources or expertise to contain or stop the leak effectively. The information provided about the hazardous materials response level, container size, fire/explosive potential, and container integrity damaged but able to contain contents, all indicate that the situation is serious and may require specialized resources to handle the leak properly.

L.P. Book HAZMAT / Lesson Plan #3 Incident Command