The document discusses the responsibilities and actions of awareness-level first responders at hazardous materials incidents. It outlines recognizing hazardous materials, notifying authorities, establishing scene control, and using the Emergency Response Guidebook. The Guidebook contains information on placards, identification numbers, chemical names, response guides, and isolation distances to help first responders initially respond to hazardous materials incidents. It emphasizes the importance of predetermined procedures, safety precautions, gathering information before notifying authorities, and being aware of unique responsibilities for terrorist-related incidents.

1. Hazardous Materials for First Responders 4 th Edition Chapter 3 — Awareness-Level Actions at Hazardous Materials Incidents

4. Predetermined procedures give guidance on-scene. 1 – Courtesy of U.S. Air Force Click for next slide

6. Notification requirements for contacting law enforcement should be in SOPs. 3 – Courtesy of U.S. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photo by RobHaynes

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10. The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) has several uses. 3 –

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26. The ERG ID Number Index is marked by yellow pages. 3 – (Continued)

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29. The ERG Material Name Index is marked by blue pages. 3 –

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34. ERG Initial Action Guides are marked by orange pages. 3 –

35. The left page has safety related information. 3 – (Continued)

36. The right page has response information. 3 – (Continued)

37. The potential hazards section should be consulted first. 3 – (Continued)

38. The public safety section provides more detail. 3 – (Continued)

39. Initial isolation distance is provided below public safety section. 3 – (Continued)

40. How to determine the evacuation zone. 3 – (Continued)

42. The emergency response section has three parts. 3 – (Continued)

47. The Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances is marked by green pages. 3 – (Continued)

48. How to calculate Protective Action Distances. 3 –

49. Emergency Response Centers are found in the white pages. 3 –

54. The concept of isolation works to secure the emergency scene. 3 – (Continued) Courtesy of U.S. Air Force

55. The isolation perimeter establishes a boundary. 3 –

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57. Terrorist incidents require unique actions. 3 – Courtesy of August Vernon

58. Awareness and Operations duties at terrorist incidents. 3 –