Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training

Unit 5.3MISSION SPECIFIC:Victim Rescue & Mass Decontamination

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Objectives

Identify safety and risk management considerations for victim rescue and mass decontamination

Identify the proper considerations for personal protective equipment during victim rescue and PPE

Identify the different types of victim rescue, recovery and decontamination

Identify decontamination triage considerations Identify various victim decontamination methods Demonstrate the ability to properly establish and

perform victim rescue and decontamination

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Chemical/Physical Properties

VP VD SG Flammability Toxicity Reactivity Radioactivity

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Risk Based Response

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

Risk little to gain little!!!!

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Risks Is in everything we do Impossible to eliminate all risk Objective Reduce it to an acceptable

level Acceptable risk?

Knowledge, trainingSafety Officer

Step by step process

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Step One

Identify the hazards Thermal Etiological Asphyxiation Mechanical/Electrical Chemical Psychological Radiological

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Step Two

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

Based upon hazards present

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Command Considerations

Develop a plan Constantly evaluate situation Sequence of events

Request resources Perimeters and access control Stage resources Casualty collect point Select PPE Establish decontamination for personnel

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Risk Assessment

Risks Considerations

Threat to victim and responders Vulnerability Consequences Likelihood of favorable outcome

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Rescue considerations

Safety firstTrained in victim rescueProper PPEOperate under SOP or technician guidance

Mass causality victim rescue

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Types of Rescue

Self Bystander Technical Remote Assisted Facilitated

Line of site Non-line of site Ambulatory vs. non-

ambulatory

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Incident Commander

Develops a plan based on:Safety Incident factors

MaterialVictimsResources

Starts with size up

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Sequence of Events

Request additional resources Establish perimeter Secure access and egress Designate staging area Initiate causality collection point Designate treatment and transport areas Notify medical facilities Select appropriate PPE Establish decontamination

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Steps to Rescue

Category of rescueLine of site vs. non-line of siteAmbulatory vs. non-ambulatory

Victim removal processTriageUse of specialized equipmentMaintaining accountability

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Emergency Decontamination Rapid removal of contaminates Medical considerations Methods Advantages Step-up of emergency decontamination

LocationWater supplyRun-off retention

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Mass Decontamination

Accomplished bySingle hose lineMultiple hose linesSingle engineTwo enginesTwo engine and a ladderSalvage tarps for privacy

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Mass Decontamination

WaterUsually not heatedRunoff not a priorityUse grassy area if possible

VictimMaterial involvedAmbulatory vs. non-ambulatory

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Mass Decontamination

Wet outer garments Remove outer garments (80%) and

package Flush with water Cover with blankets or provide clothes Redress kits

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Mass decontamination

Systems ImprovisedPortable systemsDecontamination trailers

MethodsDilution IsolationWashing

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Specific Considerations

Chemical agents Biological agents Radiological agents

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Chemical Agents

Solid, liquid or vapor Time is critical

Remove clothingFlush with waterSoap and water can be used .5% bleach not recommended

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Biological Agents

Wet victims first!! Disrobe Flush with water Warm water and antibacterial

hypoallergenic soap recommended .5% bleach not recommended

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Radiological Agents

Disrobe Flush with water Check for contamination

Pancake probeSwab area to remove

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Summary

Risk based response Command activities and sequence Types and methods of recovery Emergency decontamination Mass decontamination