ohio department of health module 2 the roles of the first responder at the awareness level...
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Module 2Module 2
The Roles of the First The Roles of the First Responder at the Responder at the Awareness LevelAwareness Level
Protecting YourselfProtecting Yourself
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Roles of the First Responder at Roles of the First Responder at the Awareness Levelthe Awareness Level
Recognition
Protection
Isolation
Notification
Initiation of ICS
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Recognition/IdentificationRecognition/Identification
Is the responder’s ability to recognize that an incident involves hazardous materials.
If possible , to identify the materials and associated harm involved, if it can be done at no risk to the responder.
Always keep in mind--self preservation.
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IsolationIsolation
The responder should have the
ability to:
Isolate the area.
Deny access to the area.
Remove un-injured, un-contaminated
people from the area.
DANGER STAY OUT DANGER STAY OUT DANGER STAY OUT DANG
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ProtectionProtection
Is the ability to: ensure personal safety safety of uninvolved public may include the use of personal
protective equipment evacuation of nearby occupancies (if so
trained and equipped).
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NotificationNotification
Is the ability to notify the next level of response.
Responders must not exceed their level of training and protection .
THIS IS NOT YOUTHIS IS NOT YOU
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Protecting yourselfProtecting yourself
There are four levels of protection
Level D
Level C
Level B
Level A
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Level D ProtectionLevel D Protection
Level D
Your work clothes/work uniforms
Civilian Clothes
People in support areas are in this
protection level
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Level C ProtectionLevel C Protection
This level might include
fire department turnout gear.
A tyvek suit for over protection
In general, this is level of
protection when minimal
protection is needed.
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Level B protectionLevel B protection
Level B protection consists of Non encapsulated suit Respirator If used for entry, wearer
should be at Tech level Might be used on Decon Line.
Main difference from Level C is the SCBA
The person in this picture has an APR.. Suit Can be the same for B & C
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Level ALevel A
Fully encapsulated suit
May include flash protection
All seams are sealed
Totally self contained environment
SCBA or Supplied Air Respirator
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AdditionsAdditions
Level A suits come as ensemblesGeared for dealing with FlammablesCalled Flash suitsThey are not entry suits
Only for escape Keeps the blue suit from
melting to the wearer
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Incident Command Incident Command System (ICS).System (ICS).
The laws which mandated Hazmat training also mandated that we use an Incident Command System to ensure proper management of the incident.
ICS is the model tool for command, control, and coordination of a response.
Provides a means to coordinate the efforts of individual agencies as they work toward the common goal of stabilizing the incident.
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INCIDENT COMMAND INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONSYSTEM ORGANIZATION
INFORM ATION OFFICERSAFETY OFFICERLIAISON OFFICER
BRANCHESDIVIS IONS
TEAM STASK FORCESSING LE RESOURCES
G ROUPS
OPERATIONSSECTION
RESOURCE UNITSST IUAT ION UNITDEM OB UNITDOCUM ENTATION
UNIT
PLANNING/INTELLIGENCE
SECTION
SERVICEBRANCHSUPPORTBRANCH
PERSONNELBRANCH
LOGISTICSSECTION
T IM E UNITPROCUREM ENT
UNITCOM PENSAT ION/
CLAIM S UNITCOST UNIT
FINANCE /ADMIN.
SECTION
INCIDENT COMMANDER
ACTIVATE AS NEEDED
INITIALACTIVATION
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Operational ModesOperational Modes
Awareness and Operational level responders take DEFENSIVE actions.
Technicians and Specialist take OFFENSIVE actions.
The Incident Commander coordinates the response and is ultimately responsible for safety.
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Offensive CautionsOffensive Cautions
Offensive operations should only be taken after a thorough Risk vs. Benefit analysis has been conducted. Then, only properly trained and protected technician level responders are to engage in such operations.
The offensive mode provides the greatest risk to responders and demands a high level of knowledge.
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Module 2 summaryModule 2 summary
Objectives were to Identify:
Agencies involved in Hazardous Materials
Mechanisms of Harm
Roles of the First Responder
Levels of Training
Modes of Operation
Personal Protection
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ExercisesExercises
Write down at least five locations in your community where hazardous materials are present.
During a hazmat response, who is designated as the incident commander at hazardous materials emergencies?
What agencies are available in your community to assist you with a hazardous materials emergency?
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AnswersAnswers
Who’s in Charge?ORC 3737.80 Hazardous Materials
Emergencies Coordination, Local Fire Dept Chief. …..the chief or his designee is in charge
of coordination of all agencies of the state, the United States and all political subdivisions responding to the incident………..
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