HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INITIAL RESPONSE REFRESHER

Objective: At the end of this session, the student will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the need for a flexible management system to deal with a hazardous materials incident and apply the Eight Tactical Functions to manage a Hazardous Materials Incident

OVERVIEW: * Need for Managing a Hazardous Materials Response Hazardous Materials - Initial Response * Need for Managing a Hazardous Materials Response * Utilizing the Eight Tactical Functions to Manage the Incident

Why does a Hazardous Materials Incident require a flexible management system ? 1. Hazardous materials present the emergency responders with a variety of hazards 2. Potential for exposure to chemicals which may present chronic health issues 3. Usually require additional resources and are often time-consuming events 4. Be prepared for the large scale incident 5. Builds upon the actions of the first arriving units

Eight Functional Tasks to Manage a Hazardous Materials Incident 1. Incident Size-up & Scene Control 2. Identification of the Hazardous Materials Involved 3. Hazard /Risk Assessment 4. Evaluation of PPE & Equipment Required 5. Information & Resource Coordination 6. Control of Hazardous Materials Releases 7. Decontamination Procedures 8. Termination Activities

REVIEW: * Need for Managing a Hazardous Materials Response * Utilizing the Eight Tactical Functions to Manage the Incident