Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Unit 5.3 MISSION SPECIFIC: Victim Rescue & Mass Decontamination

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Objectives q Identify safety and risk management considerations for victim rescue and mass decontamination q Identify the proper considerations for personal protective equipment during victim rescue and PPE q Identify the different types of victim rescue, recovery and decontamination q Identify decontamination triage considerations q Identify various victim decontamination methods q Demonstrate the ability to properly establish and perform victim rescue and decontamination

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Chemical/Physical Properties q VP q VD q SG q Flammability q Toxicity q Reactivity q Radioactivity

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Risk Based Response q The process of developing personal protective measures designed to specifically address the hazards that are present at the scene in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk q Risk little to gain little!!!!

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Risks q Is in everything we do q Impossible to eliminate all risk q Objective  Reduce it to an acceptable level q Acceptable risk? q Knowledge, training q Safety Officer q Step by step process

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Step One q Identify the hazards Thermal Etiological Asphyxiation Mechanical/Electrical Chemical Psychological Radiological

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Step Two q Develop measures to reduce each hazard present to an acceptable level of risk Proper PPE Suppression of flammable vapors with foam Elimination of ignition sources Use of protective hose lines Cooling of exposed containers q Based upon hazards present

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Command Considerations q Develop a plan q Constantly evaluate situation q Sequence of events q Request resources q Perimeters and access control q Stage resources q Casualty collect point q Select PPE q Establish decontamination for personnel

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Risk Assessment q Risks q Considerations Threat to victim and responders Vulnerability Consequences Likelihood of favorable outcome

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Rescue considerations q Safety first q Trained in victim rescue q Proper PPE q Operate under SOP or technician guidance q Mass causality victim rescue

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Types of Rescue q Self q Bystander q Technical q Remote q Assisted q Facilitated q Line of site q Non-line of site q Ambulatory vs. non- ambulatory

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Incident Commander q Develops a plan based on: q Safety q Incident factors Material Victims Resources q Starts with size up

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Sequence of Events q Request additional resources q Establish perimeter q Secure access and egress q Designate staging area q Initiate causality collection point q Designate treatment and transport areas q Notify medical facilities q Select appropriate PPE q Establish decontamination

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Steps to Rescue q Category of rescue q Line of site vs. non-line of site q Ambulatory vs. non-ambulatory q Victim removal process q Triage q Use of specialized equipment q Maintaining accountability

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Emergency Decontamination q Rapid removal of contaminates q Medical considerations q Methods q Advantages q Step-up of emergency decontamination q Location q Water supply q Run-off retention

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Mass Decontamination q Accomplished by q Single hose line q Multiple hose lines q Single engine q Two engines q Two engine and a ladder q Salvage tarps for privacy

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Mass Decontamination q Water q Usually not heated q Runoff not a priority q Use grassy area if possible q Victim q Material involved q Ambulatory vs. non-ambulatory

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Mass Decontamination q Wet outer garments q Remove outer garments (80%) and package q Flush with water q Cover with blankets or provide clothes q Redress kits

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Mass decontamination q Systems q Improvised q Portable systems q Decontamination trailers q Methods q Dilution q Isolation q Washing

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Specific Considerations q Chemical agents q Biological agents q Radiological agents

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Chemical Agents q Solid, liquid or vapor q Time is critical q Remove clothing q Flush with water q Soap and water can be used q.5% bleach not recommended

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Biological Agents q Wet victims first!! q Disrobe q Flush with water q Warm water and antibacterial hypoallergenic soap recommended q.5% bleach not recommended

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Radiological Agents q Disrobe q Flush with water q Check for contamination q Pancake probe q Swab area to remove

Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Summary q Risk based response q Command activities and sequence q Types and methods of recovery q Emergency decontamination q Mass decontamination