hazmat scenario

2009 - 4th Quarter Tabletop Assignment

Seven Steps for Hazmat

1. Command

2. ID Hazard

3. Hazard Analysis

4. Select PPE

5. Control/Contain

6. Decon

7. Terminate

Marks the Spot

Incident Info Date - Monday Time of Day – 0530 Weather – 50 degrees

with threat of rain Location – SB I-405

just north of the SR 527 interchange

Truck was cut off by a latte sipping commuter

Driver is injured and requires extrication

Dispatch Info NORCOM dispatches

a full rescue response Engines 44, 45, 51,

Ladders 42 & 31, Rescue 51, Aid 42, Battalions 42 & 51, Medic 47 & MSO 6

En route units are told that there is an ongoing release of gasoline from the carrier

Tabletop Directions Answer these questions…

1. What can help determine the contents of the tanker?

2. What additional resources would you request?3. Where would you set up the command post?4. How would you deal with the leaking contents?5. What role would foam play in the incident?6. What are your exposures?7. What steps would you take to protect the

exposures? Use the seven step model to describe how you

would resolve the incident

Have Fun & Be Prepared