Title: Explain the EMT operations during a call involving hazardous materials.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician II (14055-II) > Section: Understanding EMS Operations

Explanation should include the risks, standard operating procedures, and responsibilities of operating in a scene of a hazardous materials incident.

Note: the extent of information presented in this area will vary at the regional and local level.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a cold zone?
- How can an EMT manage the risks of entering a cold zone?
- How can an EMT manage the responsibilities of operating in a cold zone?
- How can an EMT be sure of following all standard procedures for operating in a cold zone?
- What manual is used to initially stabilize a HAZMAT incident?
- What is the catch-all guide number for an unknown hazard?

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Department of Emergency Management Hazardous Materials
- U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- I.S. 5.a- introduction to Hazard Materials, Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)