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MODULE 2UNIT 3

Self Protection Measures, Rescue & Evacuation

Procedures

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Unit 3 Learning Objectives

Describe how to follow self-protection measures.

Describe rescue and evacuation procedures for WMD events.

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Student Performance Objectives

• Describe the different levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) ensembles.

• Describe how the PPE varies from different occupational domains.

• Describe the different kinds of respiratory protection.

• Describe when to don PPE

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Student Performance Objectives

• Describe how to select PPE for use within the warm zone.

• Describe the basic heat hazards to responders during PPE applications.

• Describe how to implement triage and victim protective actions.

• Describe the role of the Performance- Defensive (Operations) level responders.

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Student Performance Objectives

• Describe the difference between shelter in place and evacuation.

• Describe basic life support procedures for first aid to victims.

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The Standard

• Know and follow self-protection measures and rescue and evacuation procedures for WMD events.

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PPE

• Consultation should be made with Hazardous Materials Technicians and/or Specialists about the protection level that each ensemble will provide.

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PPE (cont.)

• Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing (SFPC)

• Level B

• Level C

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Hazards and Risks of PPE

• Heat Exhaustion

• Heat Stroke

• Heat Cramps

• Heat Rash

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PPE (cont.)

• Proper selection for warm zone

• Protection against blood borne pathogens

Responders should try to keep a supply of fresh BSI protective equipment with them during an incident and change them after each physical contact with a victim.

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Rescue

• Based on hazard and risk assessment

• Quick in and out for rescue only (SFPC)

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Victims and Casualties

• Triage, Treatment, Transportation

• Protective measures for victims

• IC’s plan for evacuation of the hazard area

• Moving victims to a safe area

• Triage and Treat

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Role of the Operations Level Responder (OSHA)

Knowledge of hazard and risk assessment techniques. Knowledge of how to select and use the proper personal

protective equipment (PPE) available. An understanding of basic hazardous material terminology. Knowledge of how to perform basic control/containment, and

or confinement techniques within the capabilities of the PPE and resources available.

Basic decontamination techniques and procedures. An understanding of the standard operating procedures, and

termination procedures, within the local emergency response plan.

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Decontamination

• Emergency Decon

• Mass casualty Decon

• Decon area staffing

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Evacuation

• Self vs. Assisted

• Evacuation vs. Shelter in Place

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Unknown Packages

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Basic Life Support (First Aid)

• ABC’s

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Unit 3 Review Quiz