KEY POINT

Know how to obtain information after a release occurs.

If the facility has complied with reporting requirements, and the IC has pre-planned adequately, much of the necessary information will be available if a release occurs. This means that controlling the release and protecting the public will be more rapid and effective. However, incident-specific information must still be gathered as part of a response to a hazardous materials release.

One way to access information en route is via mobile data terminal (MDT). Fire department response vehicles that are equipped with MDTs enable firefighters to view hazards associated with a particular address while en route to that address.