Deck 12

Question 1

A–Is Anthrax contagious?B– If so How?

Answer 1

A– Anthrax is NOT contagiousB— There must be a substantail contact through an opening in the skin and/or inhaled/ingested in sufficient quantity to begin the infection.person to person anthrax has NEVER been reported 1.2 GS

Question 2

If responding to suspicious package that is OPEN, its contents will assume to be hazardous. What should FDNY unit do?

Answer 2

1. Isolate the package2. move any person believed to be contaminated to another isolated area3. Notify the bureau of communications and request of an SOD team and a Squad Comapany for Hazzard Assessment. The SOD team shall overpack the package and migigate teh incident.NOTE: decision to decontaminate civilians or FDNY FF will be made by the IC in consultation with the NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH2.1.6 GS