Emergency Response Procedures Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Under BSCC standards, how often must correctional facilities conduct emergency evacuation drills?
Answer: Twice per year
BSCC standards require correctional facilities to conduct emergency evacuation drills at least twice per year to ensure staff preparedness.
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is MOST critical when responding to a chemical spill in a correctional facility?
Answer: Appropriate respirator and chemical-resistant suit
Chemical spills require a respirator and chemical-resistant suit to protect against inhalation and skin contact with hazardous substances.
When an officer discovers contraband that may be an improvised explosive device (IED), what is the CORRECT immediate action?
Answer: Evacuate the area and notify the bomb squad
Officers must evacuate the area and contact qualified explosive ordnance disposal personnel; never attempt to handle or move a suspected IED.
Which fire extinguisher class is appropriate for electrical equipment fires in a correctional control room?
Answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers are designed for energized electrical equipment fires and use non-conductive extinguishing agents.
What is the primary purpose of a 'perimeter search' following a riot or disturbance?
Answer: To detect breaches and prevent escape
A perimeter search after a disturbance ensures the facility's physical security has not been compromised and no escape routes have been created.
In a mass casualty incident inside a correctional facility, the triage system used to prioritize treatment is known as:
Answer: START triage
START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) is the standard mass casualty triage system used in correctional and other emergency settings.
Which action is PROHIBITED when attempting to control an inmate experiencing a mental health crisis?
Answer: Applying pepper spray without warning as the first response
Use of chemical agents without attempting de-escalation first is prohibited for mental health crisis situations and violates BSCC guidelines.