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A haz mat response team

A Level II incident is beyond the normal capabilities of the first responder having jurisdiction and may require a response from:

Rapid relief

A ________ is a release that is the result of a broken or damaged valve(s) that may last from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the size of the opening, type of container, and nature of contents

Pinging

A ________ sound often occurs when metal has been softened by high heat and pressure

Local

A _________ effect occurs at the point of contact with a hazardous substance

Cryogenic

A __________ cargo tank has an inner tank with an outer shell, and is well insulated.

Cryogenic liquid

A ___________ tank car is designed to carry low-pressure, refrigerated liquids at -130 degrees F and below

Highway Truck

A bill of lading contains valuable information about the origin of the product and is the type of shipping paper used when transporting a product via:

Corrosives

A carboy may be used for transporting materials containing:

Pressure relief device

A common design feature of cylinders is:

The potential for explosion

A common hazard with cylinders involved in fire is:

A container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous classification number of:

A double shell with insulation

A cryogenic liquid tank car will have:

MC 338

A cryogenic material would be carried in an:

The MSDS

A document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazards of a project is called:

Water

A fire involving a DOT Hazard Class 5.1 oxidizer generally requires large volumes of:

Whenever the material entry in the ID Number and Name Indexes is highlighted and fire IS NOT involved

A first responder must refer to the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances in the ERG:

Flammable/combustible liquid

A hazard class of 3, within the U.N. labeling system indicates a _____________ product

Solubility

A liquid's ability to mix with water BEST defines:

Can Be More Complex

A major difference between a hazmat incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:

MC 331

A non-insulated, single-shell vessel illustrated here, which carries gases that have been liquefied, is an:

Severe

A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 system indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved

Chronic health hazard

A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop:

Convulsant

A poison that will cause a person to have seizures is called a(n):

Diversion

A process by which a hazardous liquid flow is redirected away from an area is called:

Absorption

A process by which one substance combines with a second substance is called:

Specific gravity

A product that is heavier than water and sinks when placed in water is an example of its:

Dedicated car

A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a:

Non-pressure or low-pressure tank

A rail car with exposed fittings would be considered to be a _______ car.

Non-pressurized railcar

A railcar tanker with a stencil marking of DOT 111 is a(n):

Violent rupture

A reaction that is associated with over-pressurization of closed containers and occurs at a rate of one second or less is called a:

Corrosive liquid

A recon team is sent to observe a tank truck that has rolled over. The team reports that the vehicle is an MC 312. The container most probably contains a:

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States

ERG

A resource that would be useful in determining the size of an endangered area during a Haz Mat incident is the:

MC 307/DOT 407

A single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box and roll-over protection is an identification feature of a(n) __________ carrier shown in the illustration

Cryogenic intermodal tanks

A specialized intermodal tank container which carries refrigerated liquid gases, argo, oxygen, or helium would be an example of:

Tube module

A specialized intermodal tank container which transports gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000-5000 psi) is known as a(n):

Are chemical asphyxiants because they interfere with oxygen utilization

A specific class of chemicals, called blood agents, are of great concern to first responders. They are highly toxic to the human body because they:

Hazardous material

A substance or material, including a hazardous substance, that has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce

A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled ___ under the UN labeling system

A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled Hazazrd Class _____ under the UN/DOT labeling system

A substance that spontaneously releases ionizing radiation would be labeled a(n) ___ hazard classification under the UN Labeling System.

MC 306/DOT 406

A tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, Class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 3 psi, is an:

MC 312/DOT 412

A tank truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing, as illustrated below is an:

Red, 3

A tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the Hazard class:

No placard

A tractor-trailer carrying 975 lbs of organic peroxides, other than Type B, requires:

Poison Gas

A type of gas that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a(n):

Level A

A vapor-tight suit which resists permeation by most chemicals is known as a:

Water cooled

A vest consisting of a battery or power source, a pump, and an ice/water or cooling agent container where the cooling agent is circulated throughout the garment and operates on the principle of conductive heat transfer is known as a(n) __________ vest

Special Hazards

A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate:

Site safety plan

A(n) _______ is recommended to include information such as: site information, analysis of site hazards, risk analysis, PPE, ad a work plan

Low-pressure and high-pressure

Above ground pressurized storage tanks are divided into what two categories?

According to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous number associated with each hazard is what?

Defensive strategies

Actions taken to confine a product release to a limited area, performed remotely, are considered to be:

Sensitizers/allergens

After repeated exposure, ____________will cause an allergic reaction

All biological etiologic agents and toxins are designated as DOT Hazard Class:

Pressurized

All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:

Direct exposure of personnel is avoided

An ADVANTAGE of confinement operations is that:

An MC 306/DOT 406 non-pressure liquid carrier, as illustrated, can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below _____ psi

40.0

An MC 307/DOT 407 low-pressure chemical carrier is designed to carry chemicals with pressures not to exceed ______ psi

Convective

An air cooling system consists of small airlines providing ________ cooling of the user by blowing cool air over the body inside a suit or vest

#2 in an X

An explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US Military Marking system as a:

Tube module intermodal container

An intermodal container that is capable of holding high pressure gases 3000 psi or higher is a:

Flaring

Another technique for reducing or controlling pressure and/or disposing of the contents is called:

Hazardous chemical

Any chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard

Extremely hazardous substance

Any chemical that must be reported ti the appropriate authorities if released above the threshold report quantity

Hazardous waste

Any material that is subject to the Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Absorption, Dilution, Vapor suppression

As a first responder trained to the operations level, which spill control tactics can be conducted?

Haz Mat Team Leaders

At a Haz Mat incident, the assistant safety officer directly reports to the:

Controlling the tactical portion of the incident

At a haz mat emergency, the Operations Section serves the task of:

Being the coordination point between the IC and any assisting agency

At a haz mat incident, the safety officer's responsibilities DO NOT include:

Operations

At a haz mat incident, which function area is responsible for developing a special technical group to the basic incident command system?

Law Enforcement

At a suspected terrorist incident, evidence collection is PRIMARILY the responsibility of:

Move evidence to another location

At a terrorism event, when preserving evidence, what should you not do?

CHEMTREC

At an emergency incident, the firefighter may obtain appropriate MSDS information from:

Cold

Back up personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in the ________ zone

True

Biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make

Chemical

Blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the CBRNE classification?

2.3

Blood agents, such as Arsine, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?

Chronic health hazards

Carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens, are permanent and irreversible conditions known as:

Train Conductor/Engineer

Care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the:

Bases

Caustic soda and potassium hydroxide are examples of:

Temperature, thickness, previous exposures, and chemical combinations

Chemical permeation rates are a result of:

Extremely hazardous substances, corrosives, or splash hazards

Chemical vapor protective clothing should be used when ______________ are suspected

Sensitizers

Chemicals that are classified as ___________ can cause a severe allergic reaction

Phosgene

Choking agents like ___________ attack the lungs causing tissue damage

Fertilizers

Common hazmat stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are:

In the ERG

Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found:

Poisons that will cause an exposed individual to have seizures

Convulsants are BEST described as:

Heat exhaustion

Cool, moist skin is a symptom of what thermal emergency?

All first responders

Copies of the local emergency response plan (LERP) must be made available to:

Diverse in pressure ratings, with some as high as 300 psi and heavily insulated

Cryogenic liquid storage tanks are:

Minus 150 degrees F

Cryogenic liquids are those which exist at:

Cylindrical or box-like cask packaging made of rigid metal that is designed for performance under hypothetical accident conditions best describes Type ___ radioactive packaging.

Drums

Cylindrical packaging made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard used to transport solids or liquids best describes:

Dike, dam, diversion, and retention

Defensive control techniques that operations level personnel are permitted to engage in are:

Vapor density

Determining whether a vapor will rise or fall is commonly referred to as:

Defensive; spill

Diking, damming, and diverting are ________ options available for _________ control

Confinement

Diversion, diking, and retention are all techniques used in:

Heat exhaustion

Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreasing urine output are all signs of:

The engine, the caboose, the engineer's possession

During an incident involving a train, you should look for the shipping papers in what areas?

Flammability of the material

During the recognition and identification of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the :

Conductor

During transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the:

Unity of Command

Each individual reporting to only one supervisor defines:

CHEMTREC

Emergency centers such as _______ are principal agencies providing immediate technical assistance to an emergency responders.

Cryogenic

Exposure to ________ materials may cause freeze burns and frostbite

Hazardous materials are used or stored on site

Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 ad several states require that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:

Notifying law enforcement

Federal agencies may be contacted and authorized for assistance at a terrorist activity by:

Realize the need for additional resources and make the appropriate notifications

First responders trained to the Awareness level have the ability to:

1000 lbs

For materials in Hazard Class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of:

Simple

Gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of _________ asphyxiants.

Dilution

Given an incident involving anhydrous ammonia, the decontamination of crew members through the use of water and soap is known as:

During preincident planning

Hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated:

Exhaustion

Heat ___________ occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin

Heat stroke

Hot, dry, red skin are symptoms of what thermal emergency?

Keeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area

How should you Isolate the hazard area and deny entry?

Moving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area

How should you evacuate?

Having people remain inside a building rather than moving them to another area

How should you perform In-Place Protection?

Contact each other

Hypergolic materials ignite when they:

Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance

Identify the five major functions within the Incident Management System

Green

If a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances are found in the ________ section

Runaway cracking

If a container is unable to adapt to applied stress, it will breach. An opening commonly associated with a BLEVE is called:

Ignition sources

If a hazardous material incident involves a leaking flammable substance, the first responders should immediately remove all:

See if the placard is visible, refer to the Table of Placards section of the Guidebook

If a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained by following the 3 steps outlined on page 1 of the DOT ERG, the first responder should:

The table of placards lists guide numbers

If a placard is visible, but no product name or four digit UN number is given, how can you determine which guide page of the ERG to use?

Collect in low-lying areas

If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to:

Pressure tank

If a rail car had a cylindrical tank and a covered dome containing all the fittings and valves, it would be classified as a ________ rail car.

Area Locations Of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA)

If available, what resource is able to predict vapor cloud travel after responders' input, local data, and leak information?

Original plan must be reevaluated and possibly revised

If mitigation efforts are failing or the situation is getting worse, the:

Stop the activity immediately

If the safety officer notices an unsafe activity at an emergency, the safety officer should:

Poses a minimal health risk

If the type of container located at a facility is a fiberboard drum, the firefighter should realize that the contents of the package:

Trained to the technician level

If you are initiating the IMS at a hazmat incident, the person assigned as the Safety Officer should be:

Green-bordered section

If, in using the ERG, a first responder discovers the entry for the material in question is highlighted and there is no fire involved, the first responder should go directly to the:

A natural gas leak in an occupancy

In Level I incidents, the response team should be able to deal with:

CHEMTREC or the manufacturer

In an emergency at a facility with bulk chemical storage, where the MSDS is not available on site, the firefighter may obtain an MSDS from:

The facility preincident plan

In an emergency, responders can locate an MSDS from:

A continuous water supply

In dealing with a haz mat fire involving bulk containers, extinguishment or control SHOULD NOT be attempted without:

Be more complex

In general, as compared to the standard emergency incident faced by a first responder, a Haz Mat incident will:

Days, weeks, and months

In hazardous materials, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is long term. Long term means:

Years and generations

In hazmat, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is long term. Long term means:

Minutes and hours

In hazmat, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is short term. Short term means:

Orange

In order to determine whether the PPE provided is appropriate for defensive operations, the ERG should be consulted. The section in which this information would be found is colored:

Apply no water Chemical hazard Wear protective mask or Breathing apparatus

In regards to U.S. Military Marking system for hazardous materials, what are the 3 special hazards?

MC331

In response to an incident involving a jackknifed tractor trailer, you arrive and size up the situation. From your position, you only have a side view of the tractor trailer. You know it as an:

Yellow and Blue-bordered sections

In the ERG, a first responder would expect to find the highlighted entries indicating that a material is either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material in the:

Red

In the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is always colored:

Yellow

In the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored:

Gasoline

In the UN/DOT Marking System, Hazard Class 3 includes what example of material?

Drug making

In the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house, you discover the presence of chemicals and lab equipment, an indicator of possible illegal activity. According to statistics, the most likely illegal activity occurring is:

The sense of smell

In using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of _______________ would be considered the MOST dangerous.

Shipping papers Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) MSDS Sheets

In what reference materials can you find the 4 digit UN/DOT number assigned, given the product name?

High pressure

Large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends can be identified as:

A specialist from an industrial and/or governmental team

Level III incidents often require the technical expertise of __________ to be brought in for appropriate handling of such an incident

Poisonous Materials

Liquid or solid substances that emit toxic, dangerous, and irritating fumes are known as:

MSDS

Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the ____ is utilized in preincident planning

6.1

MOST riot control agents are considered to be in DOT hazard class:

Carcinogens

Materials such as benzene, asbestos, and arsenic are known as:

Radioactive

Materials that emit ionizing radiation are called _______ materials

Heat stress

Muscle cramps in legs and abdomen are symptoms of what thermal emergency?

SCBA and structural firefighter's protective clothing

Of the 62 guides found in the orange-bordered section of the ERG, only two, Guides 161 and 162 (low level and low to moderate level radiation) list ________ as providing adequate protection for first responders

The MSDS

Of the references listed below, the MOST SPECIFIC source of information on a hazardous material is/are:

UN Hazard Class

On a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the:

Pest control number

On pesticide labels for materials originating in Canada, the product will have a ________ which is similar to the EPA registration number in the US.

Have the Safety Officer review the incident action plan

Once the Safety Officer arrives on the scene, the Incident Commander should:

That it permits extended operations

One advantage of using Level A PPE with Supplied Air Respirators (Type 3) and a vapor-protective suit is:

A change in wind direction

One of the factors that can change the evacuation area is:

Isolate the area

One of the roles of the first responders at the awareness level during a hazmat incident is to:

Respiratory

One of the symptoms of poisonous gases such as chlorine and anhydrous ammonia is severe irritation to the __________ system

DOT ERG book

One resource that deals with protective action distances involving poisonous gas, is the :

Organic peroxide

One type of hazardous material that may be shock sensitive is:

Excepted

Packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as:

Fluid in lungs

Pepper spray is considered an irritant. What IS NOT a symptom of an irritant exposure?

Degradation

Physical damage from a chemical best defines:

MSDS

Physical data, chemical name, exposure limits, health hazard data, and special precautions are all parts of the:

Emotions/stress

Physical stresses that can affect users of specialized protective clothing DO NOT include:

Pipe-like packaging of radioactive materials is done in steel reinforced concrete casks, lead pipes, or heavy gauge metal drums. This packaging is considered to be Type:

Powdered materials

Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars typically carry:

Health (blue)

Position 1 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:

Flammability (red)

Position 2 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:

Reactivity (yellow)

Position 3 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:

Special information (white)

Position 4 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:

How to plug a leak

Prior to allowing responders to act, they should be briefed on all of the following except:

Diking or remote closing a valve

Prior to entry into a confined space, defensive actions taken should include:

300-400 degrees F

Proximity gear allows the wearer in close proximity to a burning liquid. It offers protection for temperatures up to:

Alpha

Radiation that can be stopped by a piece of paper consists of _________ particles

Mass detonation

Referring to the US Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a:

#3 in a triangle

Referring to the US Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is:

The emergency decontamination process

Removal of contaminated victims that are in need of medical treatment from the hazard area requires:

After each use

Respiratory protective equipment should be cleaned and inspected:

Shipping papers

Responders can contact the shipper directly from the emergency contact number on the:

The terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again

Scene control at a terrorism incident may present unique challenges for the responders. In particular, responders must be aware that:

Atmosphere supplied device

Self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air respirators are two types of:

Atmosphere supplied devices

Self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air respirators, are two types of:

True

Sheltering-in place is a method of safeguarding people in a hazardous area by keeping them in a safe atmosphere, usually inside structures

Air bill; in the cargo compartment

Shipping papers are referred to as _________ and usually stored _______________, in air transport

Hazardous Materials

Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce

Hypergolic

Substances that ignite when combined create a _________ reaction

Stroke

Symptoms of heat ___________ include little or no sweating; hot, dry, red, skin; deep, then shallow breathing; and rapid pulse

Health and Fire/Explosion

The 2 types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook

UN product identification number

The 4-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the :

Hazard and risk evaluation and implementing response objectives

The 8-step process recommended for assessing a haz mat incident includes:

The manufacturer's MSDS

The BEST source of information on a specific hazmat is:

24; Many chemicals; response agencies

The CHEMTREC organization is available ________ hours per day to provide information about ________________ to ______________.

Explosives

The DOT Hazard Class 1 consists of:

Gases

The DOT Hazard Class 2 consists of:

Flammable liquids

The DOT Hazard Class 3 consists of:

Flammable solids

The DOT Hazard Class 4 consists of:

Oxidizers

The DOT Hazard Class 5 consists of:

Poisons

The DOT Hazard Class 6 consists of:

Radioactive substances

The DOT Hazard Class 7 consists of:

Corrosives

The DOT Hazard Class 8 consists of:

Miscellaneous

The DOT Hazard Class 9 consists of:

White Over Black

The DOT Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying > 1001 lbs of corrosive to display a ________________ placard

Green

The DOT Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored :

Explosives

The DOT hazard class 1 includes:

Nonflammable gases

The DOT hazard class 2 includes:

300

The MAXIMUM hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator is ________ feet

Positive pressure SCBA

The MINIMUM level of respiratory protection for employees engaged in emergency response and exposed to an unknown hazardous substance is a(n):

Flash point

The MINIMUM temperature at which a liquid fuel gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface is best described as:

Flash

The MINIMUM temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture, with air near the surface, is called the _______ point

Autoignition temperature

The MINIMUM temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to initiate self-sustained combustion without initiation from an independent ignition source is best described as:

Chemical compatibility

The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical PPE is:

Chemical compatibility

The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical protective equipment is:

General hazard and degree of severity

The NFPA 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives:

Potential dangers

The NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as:

General hazard information

The NFPA 704 system provides the:

704

The NFPA lists _______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at fixed facilities

Accelerate combustion

The PRIMARY hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to:

Oxidation

The PRIMARY hazard pf a DOT Hazard Class 5 material is:

Explosion

The PRIMARY hazard to responders rescuing victims in the vicinity of a fire involving products of hazard class 1 is:

Etiological

The PRIMARY type of harm associated with biological terrorism is:

Intervene in the unsafe action

The Safety Officer notices a critical emergency condition at an incident. The Safety Officer should:

55 gallons

The Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances in the ERG is divided into "small spills" and "large spills." The DOT defines a small spill as a leaking container, smaller than:

Dry bulk

The V-shaped carrier illustrated here depicts a ________ carrier

Command Post

The ________ is the location where information gathering occurs, and both technical and administrative functions are assigned

Hot/exclusion

The ___________ zone is the area of highest known hazard

Nerve agents

The acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which of the categories of warfare agents?

Listed by name and percentage

The active ingredients on a pesticide label will be:

LD-50

The amount of an ingested or injected substance that results in the death of 50% of the test population is:

Warm zone

The area that exists just outside the hot/exclusion zone is known as the:

White

The background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is:

Permeation, breakthrough

The best protective material against a specific chemical is one that has a low _______ rate (if any) and a long _______ time

Permeation

The chemical action involving the movement of chemicals, on a molecular level, through intact materials BEST defines:

They present a poison inhalation hazard

The chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG were selected because:

Law enforcement

The collection of evidence at a terrorist event is PRIMARILY the responsibility of:

TLV-C

The concentration that SHOULD NEVER be exceeded is called:

25.4-100 psi

The design pressure of an IM 101 portable tank is:

Breakthrough time

The elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of the chemical protective equipment and detection at the inside surface of the material is called:

White

The fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the _____ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system

Isolation of the area and prevention of entry

The first step or MOST IMPORTANT thing to accomplish upon arrival at a haz mat or suspected haz mat incident is:

The percentage of gas or vapor concentration in the air

The flammable range is BEST described as:

Level A Fully Encapsulating (Type 1)

The following advantages are indicative of what type of chemical vapor suit? 1. It offers maximum level of protection to the user 2. Positive internal pressure may help to minimize minor leaks 3. If the SCBA malfunctions, the user may have some time to reach a nonhostile environment

Level B, with SCBA (Type 2)

The following limitations are indicative of what type of chemical vapor suit? 1. SCBA exposed to the atmosphere without protection 2. Facepiece compatibility may not be equivalent to suit compatibility 3. The chemical compatibility of belts, straps, & harnesses may not be known

Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption, and Injection

The general routes of entry for human exposure to hazmat are:

Remove any threatening contamination as quickly as possible

The goal of an emergency decon procedure is to:

Level B

The haz mat PPE ensemble level MOST COMMONLY used is:

Level A

The highest level of Chemical Protective Clothing is:

Level A

The highest level of protection, based on EPA guidelines, from hazardous chemicals provided by chemical protective clothing is:

The highest level of respiratory protection is needed but lesser chemical protection is required for the skin BEST defines EPA Level _____ Protection

Excepted

The illustration is an example of radioactive material packaging known as:

Prevent ignition of the fuel

The immediate concern when dealing with combustible liquid spills is to:

Incident Commander

The individual responsible for establishing and managing the overall plan, developing an organizational structure, and allocating resources BEST describes the:

Chemical Name, Estimate of Quantity Released, Time and Duration of Release, Name and Phone #s of Contacts for Further Information

The information (to the extent known at the time) that should be provided during incident notifications

IMO Type 5

The intermodal tank that is designed for working pressures of 100-500 psig and usually transports liquefied gases under pressure is known as an:

Once the 3-digit guide number has been obtained through the ID number or material name indexes`

The isolation distance in the numbered guides is to be used:

Vertical bars; radioactive levels

The item indicated in the illustration is referred to as the _________ and indicates the _________.

FBI

The lead agency during a terrorist emergency (crisis management) is the:

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

The manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by:

300

The maximum hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator is ________ feet

PEL

The measurement commonly used by OSHA in evaluating workplace exposure during an 8 hour period is:

Recognizing the presence of hazmat Isolating the area of the emergency and preventing entry by unauthorized persons Calling for the appropriate help to mitigate the incident

The mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes what 3 responsibilities?

Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials

The most important part of assessment

Cab of the Truck

The normal location for the bill of lading is the:

The number ___ would be shown in the Flammability quadrant of the NFPA 704 system for a material that must be moderately heated before ignition can occur and on which water spray may be used to extinguish a fire

1-800-424-9300

The number to be used to contact CHEMTREC during a chemical emergency is:

Radioactive Yellow-III

The package label that indicates the highest radiation hazard

Pilot

The person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the:

Safety Officer

The person who advises the Incident Commander of existing or potentially unsafe conditions, monitoring conditions of personnel, and compliance with standard operating procedures is the:

Degradation

The physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing (CPC) by a chemical action is called:

Degradation

The physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing material due to exposure to chemicals, general use, or ambient conditions defines:

IM 102

The piping for the _______ is contained outside of the tank, usually on the ends, with a manhole on top of the tank.

Poisonous

The placard shown indicates that the material is considered to be:

Penetration

The process by which a chemical enters a protective suit through openings in the garment BEST describes:

Flammable liquids

The products that IM 101 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are:

Nonregulated materials

The products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are:

MC 312/ DOT 412

The proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an:

Reduce the emission of vapors

The purpose of vapor suppression is to:

Alpha

The radiation that is least dangerous as a threat to external portions of the body but is very dangerous if ingested or inhaled is:

Pressure tank car

The rail car pictured here is what type of tank car?

Orange

The recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a substance identified by the UN/NA ID number 2553 would be found in the _________ section of the ERG

Circular

The recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release is:

Inhalation

The route of exposure that is the MOST COMMONLY associated with causing ill effects, both acute and chronic, is:

Vision and hearing

The senses which are acceptable for use in hazmat detection are:

Cryogenic

The shape of this container that is located at a fixed facility would indicate it probably contains a:

The shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is considered to be Type ____ packaging.

Precautionary statemtent

The statement, "Keep Away From Children," is found on a pesticide label. This is an example of a(n):

Hazard statement

The statement, "Keep Away From Waterways," is found on a pesticide label. This statement is referred to as a(n):

Shelter in place

The statement: "People inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes," best describes:

Protective Actions

The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving release of hazardous materials

Absorption

The taking of haz mat into the body through undamaged skin and the eyes is called:

The boiling point

The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas is BEST described as:

Cargo tank trailer

The transport container on which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a:

Air-purification respirator

The type of breathing system that CANNOT BE utilized in an oxygen deficient atmosphere is a(n):

Air-purification respirator

The type of breathing system that CANNOT be utilized in an oxygen deficient atmosphere is a(n):

MC 312/DOT 412

The vehicle pictured is an:

Hot/exclusion

The zone where contamination has occurred or has the potential to occur and requires established entry and exit control points, is known as a _________ zone

Rust

There are 5 ways that a metal container can breach. What is not considered to be a breach?

Daily

There are different procedures and time intervals for SCBA inspections. How often should a unit be restored to service after it has been used?

Working upwind and uphill from the hot zone

There are many ways that personnel, PPE, apparatus, and tools become contaminated. What is not a means of comntamination?

Permeation

There is no assurance that once decontamination of chemical protective clothing is complete, ________ has ceased

Compressed gas tube trailers

These trailers contain several pressurized vessels. They are constructed of steel and have pressures ranging from 2000-6000 psi. The piping and controls are usually located on the rear of the trailer. These trailers are known as:

Penetrations

This can be defined as movement of material through closures

Permeation

This occurs to a CPC suit on a molecular level

Level C

This suit is used where splashes may occur, but where respiratory hazards are minimal

The shipping papers

To contact the shipper for hazard and response information, a firefighter can obtain the phone number from:

Hydrate frequently

To minimize the physical limitations of PPE, a firefighter should:

The phone number on the MSDS

To obtain hazard and response information, a firefighter can contact the manufacturer using:

Biological agents

Toxic substances that are living materials or are obtained from living organisms are called:

False

True or False: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in regards to releases of hazardous substances

True

True or False: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be exempted from reporting

True

True or False: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III

True

True or False: Shipping papers are required to contain an entry for hazard classification according to DOT regulations

True

True or false: A MSDS provides the name the chemical company uses to identify the product

True

True or false: A chemical with a vapor density of greater than one will tend to collect in low areas and below-grade places

True

True or false: A liquid with a low boiling point will more readily change to a vapor than a liquid with a high boiling point when exposed to fire or heat

True

True or false: A person exposed to a hazardous material may not necessarily be contaminated by it

True

True or false: A person may be exposed to large quantities of a hazardous material in concentrations that do not present a hazard or to small amounts of a hazardous material that present in a very high hazard

True

True or false: A responder's physical, mental, or emotional condition can cause problems with using PPE

True

True or false: Absorbent materials can react with certain hazardous substances

True

True or false: Absorption generally requires that the operational personnel be in close proximity to the spill

True

True or false: Absorption is a defensive method of controlling a hazardous spill by applying a material that will soak up and hold, or absorb, the spill

False

True or false: All personnel and equipment exposed to haz mat are also contaminated

True

True or false: An ice-cooled vest consists of frozen ice packs placed in a vest and operates on the principle of conductive heat cooling. Studies have indicated that ice vests are better than air cooled units and water cooled jackets

True

True or false: Biological agents are the easiest warfare agent classification for terrorists to make

False

True or false: Biological agents are very easy for terrorists to distribute effectively

True

True or false: Blood and chocking agents, while being terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals

False

True or false: Both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are immediate life-threatening conditions

True

True or false: CHEMTREC should be utilized to access non-emergency information

False

True or false: Chemicals with specific gravities greater than one tend to float on water

False

True or false: Chemtrec IS NOT able to provide assistance to responders if the name of the shipper or manufacturer is not known

False

True or false: Cryogenic liquids cannot be shipped in intermodal containers because they are considered to be too unstable for this type of shipment.

True

True or false: EPA labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal words DANGER/POISON, WARNING, or CAUTION

False

True or false: Emergency decontamination must take place in the decon corridor

False

True or false: Evacuation is always preferred over sheltering in place

True

True or false: Examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent

True

True or false: Federal public buildings are prime targets for terrorist attacks

False

True or false: Hazardous materials releases that involve excessive noise levels only cause psychological stress to personnel in specialized protective clothing

True

True or false: Hazardous materials that are manufactured, stored, processed, or used at a particular site ARE NOT subject to regulations affecting transported materials

True

True or false: Heat exhaustion occurs because the body is unable to dissipate excessive heat and becomes overheated

True

True or false: Heat stroke results from the failure of the temperature-regulating capacity of the body

True

True or false: Hypothermia is a lowered body core temperature

False

True or false: Hypothermia, while serious, is NOT a true medical emergency

True

True or false: If a transportation mode is not carrying hazardous materials, there is no requirement for specific information to be provided on shipping papers

True

True or false: If an explosion has occurred, the safety briefing should stress the potential that a secondary explosive device exists

False

True or false: If placards are clearly displayed on the transportation mode, shipping papers are not required

True

True or false: In rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in agricultural stores or co-ops, farm buildings, and residences

True

True or false: In urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in service stations, hardware stores and doctor's offices

True

True or false: It is important to know the proper spelling of the shipping name of a material before referencing the ERG

False

True or false: Level A suit will protect the responder from ill effects from all hazardous materials

True

True or false: MSDS information can be an important part of the briefing process

False

True or false: Nerve agents are very effective due to their high vapor pressure, which allows them to readily vaporize

True

True or false: Nerve agents were designed for one purpose - to kill people

True

True or false: Nerve agents were designed wih only one purpose in mind: to kill people

False

True or false: Neutron radiation is commonly used in commercial and industrial operations

True

True or false: On vehicles, the two most common locations for remote shutoffs are at the valve controls and behind the driver's door

True

True or false: Pipeline markers contain information describing the transported commodity and the name and telephone number of the carrier.

True

True or false: Placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify a material that may be an infectious substance hazard

False

True or false: Practice and conditioning can help reduce psychological limitations of PPE users

True

True or false: Pre-incident survey information is vital to establishing briefing items

True

True or false: Radioactive material containers are shipped in either Type A or Type B containers.

True

True or false: Remote shutoffs are usually well marked and in an easy-to-find location

True

True or false: Remote shutoffs in fixed facilities are typically located near the entrance

True

True or false: Responders working in the hot zone may become contaminated during control operations. If they then carry that contamination outside the hot zone, they may contaminate others

True

True or false: Risk/benefit assessment is the MOST important item to be considered

True

True or false: Safety briefings should include approaching a potential terrorism incident in the same manner as a hazardous material incident

True

True or false: Safety briefings should include the reminder that the incident is also a crime scene, so evidence must be preserved

False

True or false: Shipping names are always identical to the chemical names of materials

True

True or false: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III

True

True or false: Shipping papers must contain the proper name of the chemical or its hazard class

False

True or false: Social Security buildings would be an exception to the fact that federal public buildings are prime targets for terrorist attacks

True

True or false: Structural fire-fighting protective clothing can be utilized to make rescues of live victims during a haz mat incident involving chemicals

True

True or false: Structural firefighting gear with SCBA will protect responders from Beta particles

True

True or false: The 2 most popular biological agents among terrorists are anthrax and ricin

True

True or false: The blue section of the ERG lists the shipping names of hazardous materials

False

True or false: The command post is located in the warm zone

False

True or false: The decision to evacuate or shelter in place is relatively easy to make

False

True or false: The higher the packing the group number, the more dangerous the chemical is

True

True or false: The hot zone is the area immediately around the release

True

True or false: The listing of product names, chemical names, and synonyms on MSDS can make identifying chemicals sometimes confusing

True

True or false: The product name is not always identical to the chemical name, as listed on a MSDS

True

True or false: The signal words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE are also displayed if package contents have a flash point below 80 degrees F

False

True or false: The size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials

True

True or false: The warm zone includes the decontamination area

False

True or false: The word WARNING is used on labeling for packages containing highly toxic materials

True

True or false: There are many types of intermodal containers, or freight containers that can be used interchangeably on multiple modes of transportation (highway, rail, ship).

True

True or false: There are numerous informal ways to recognize the presence of hazardous materials

False

True or false: Training and education can help reduce physical limitations of PPE users

False

True or false: Using the human senses indiscriminately to detect the presence of hazmat, while fairly reliable, is unsafe

True

True or false: Using the senses of sight, sound, and odor is one of the informal ways of recognizing the presence of hazmat

True

True or false: Vapor dispersion involves using water spray or fans to intentionally move vapors away from certain areas

False

True or false: Vapor dispersion is always a good idea when flammable substances are the problem

False

True or false: Vapor dispersion is only effective with materials that are water soluble

True

True or false: Vapor pressures of a substance at 100 degrees F are always higher than the same substance at 68 degrees F

True

True or false: Vent and burn is the last option at a Haz Mat/WMD scene

False

True or false: Victims are exhibiting pinpoint pupils, runny noses, and difficulty breathing - you suspect a biological agent

True

True or false: Victims complain of not feeling well after inhaling an airborne white powder a few days earlier - you suspect a biological agent

True

True or false: Victims have lost control of their bowels - you suspect a nerve agent

False

True or false: Virtually all terrorist attacks are directed toward public buildings

True

True or false: Wet clothing extracts heat from the body up to 240 times faster than dry clothing, which can lead to hypothermia

True

True or false: When carrying hazmat, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers

True

True or false: When decontamination and doffing of PPE occurs in a cold environment, the body can cool rapidly

False

True or false: When determining the location of the command post, it is vital that the incident commander can view the scene from it

Type ___ packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments. These containers include cardboard boxes, wooden crates, and metal drums.

Type ____ packaging is the strongest packaging and is used for more highly radioactive shipments. These containers include steel reinforced concrete casks, lead pipe, and heavy-gauge metal drums.

Giving the UN hazard class number

UN/DOT placards indicate general hazard recognition by:

Has chemicals that are not consumer quantities

Under SARA Titile III, some facilities are required to have MSDS information. The PRIMARY consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have MSDS information is whether the facility:

A change in the position of the tank

Under fire conditions, what is not an indicator preceding a rupture of a compressed gas tank?

Yellow-bordered section

Upon arrival at a hazmat incident involving truck, you locate a 4-digit ID number on an orange panel. You should look FIRST in the ERG for guidance in the:

In the blue-bordered material index section

Upon arrival to a hazmat incident involving a truck, you learn it is carrying magnesium scrap. You are unable to obtain the 4-digit number. Where should you look FIRST in the ERG for guidance?

Orange

Upon arriving on the scene of a 55 gallon drum leaking an unknown liquid, you notice a flammable liquid placard. After referring to your ERG, you are directed to guide number 127. You would expect to find the Emergency Action for a spill or leak in the section which is colored:

Using the DOT ERG, the hazard class number assigned for vinyl chloride with the ID #1086 is:

Using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of:

Unreliable, Unacceptable, and Unsafe

Using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazmat is:

Mycotoxins Tularemia Plague

Using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, what are 3 examples of biological warfare agents?

Sarin Mustard Tabun

Using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, what are 3 examples of chemical warfare agents?

6.1

Vesicants/blister agents, such as nitrogen mustard, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?

MC 306/DOT 406

Viewed from the rear, a liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. This shape, illustrated here, indicates what type of carrier?

Location of incident command

What IS NOT a consideration when setting up an emergency decontamination area?

Height and weight

What IS NOT a physical limitation of personnel working in a positive pressure SCBA?

The use of the foam is limited to combustible liquids

What IS NOT an appropriate procedure or consideration before applying foam?

The proper air filtering cartridge for the expected contaminants must be selected

What IS NOT an operational consideration when using supplied air respirators?

Level A

What PPE would you use for a material that had a LC50 of 5mg/kg, had a high vapor pressure and was dermally toxic?

Level A

What PPE would you use for a material that had a LC50 of 5mg/kg, had a high vapor pressure, and was dermally toxic?

Division 6.2

What UN/DOT hazard class are biological agents/toxins?

Division 2.3

What UN/DOT hazard class are choking agents?

Division 6.1

What UN/DOT hazard class are irritants?

Division 6.1

What UN/DOT hazard class are nerve agents?

DOT (Department of Transportation)

What agency regulates pipelines that carry hazardous materials across state borders, navigable waterways, and federal lands?

Crime scene considerations Possible secondary events

What are 2 complicating factors facing emergency responders at a terrorist incident?

The manifold is enclosed at the rear It has permanent markings for the material or ownership It carries compressed gases

What are 3 characteristics of a compressed gas tube trailer?

Private residences Doctor's offices Hardware stores

What are 3 examples of locations where you could expect to encounter hazardous materials?

Contaminated clothing Laboratory samples Smoke detectors

What are 3 examples of materials that are transported in industrial containers?

Laboratory samples Slightly contaminated clothing Smoke detectors

What are 3 examples of materials that can be shipped in industrial containers which have limited hazard to the public and environment?

High-pressure horizontal tank High-pressure spherical tank Cryogenic liquid tank

What are 3 examples of pressure facility tanks?

Department of Transportation (DOT) Department of Energy (DOE) Transport Development Group (TDG)

What are 3 federal agencies that are involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes?

Activated pressure-relief devices Pinging or popping of heat-exposed vessels Wavy vapors over the surface of a liquid puddle

What are 3 indications of a physical action?

DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Labels MSDS

What are 3 items that can be used to determine the name of a hazmat located in a facility?

EPA registration number Signal word Active ingredients

What are 3 pieces of mandatory information required on a pesticide label?

Caution Warning Danger

What are 3 possible signal words that can be required on a pesticide label?

Leak control Rescue Recovery

What are 3 response objectives for hazmat incidents?

Call for appropriate assistance Protect themselves Isolate the area

What are 3 responsibilities of the individual trained to the awareness level of hazmat?

Danger Warning Caution

What are 3 signal words that can be found on pesticide labels?

Strong chemical odors without apparent reason Unexplained patterns of illness or death Unusual containers that are out-of-place with the surroundings

What are 3 signs that could indicate a possible terrorist attack?

Liquid poisons, infectious substances, and poison solids

What are 3 substances included in the DOT hazard class 6?

Symbolic and historic Public buildings or assembly areas Controversial businesses Infrastructure systems

What are 4 occupancy/location types that could be considered a possible target for terrorism?

Excessive heat or excessive cold

What are some examples of thermal hazards?

Occupancy or location Type of event Timing of event On-scene warning signs

What are some factors that should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement?

Unexplained patterns of illnesses or death Unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation Recognizable odors and/or taste Unexplained vapor clouds, mist, and plumes

What are some of the on-scene warning signs that may be present in a terrorist event involving chemical or biological agents?

Radios, hand lights, pagers Heated surfaces Static electricity

What are some potential ignition sources found at the scenes of hazmat incidents?

Hand lights Radios Lighting equipment

What are some typical ignition sources found at the scene of a hazmat incident?

IDLH

What can be defined as an atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces immediate, irreversible, debilitating effects on health?

Regulator

What component of a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus reduces high storage pressure and controls the flow of air to the user?

Emergency by-pass mode

What component of the SCBA allows the SCBA to be used even if the regulator malfunctions?

Pressure gauge

What component of the SCBA indicates the quantity of air available?

SCBA regulator

What component of the SCBA reduces the high cylinder pressure to a useable lower pressure and controls air flow to the user?

Air cylinder

What component of the SCBA stores the compressed air supply?

Backpack

What component of the SCBA supports the SCBA components worn by the haz mat responder?

Air-cooled jackets

What cooling systems ARE NOT typically used for emergency response applications?

Protection from heat, moisture, and ordinary hazards associated with firefighting; provides thermal, impact, and cut/abrasion protection; offers limited chemical protection

What correctly identifies the purpose, advantages, and limitations of structural firefighting protective clothing at haz mat incidents?

Hemispheric

What dispersion pattern is described as a circular dome vapor cloud extending up from the ground?

Stream

What dispersion pattern is described as low to the ground following natural barriers?

Pool

What dispersion pattern is described as low-lying liquid in an odd shape?

Irregular

What dispersion pattern is described as the movement of the hazardous material by a responder?

Relatively low toxicity

What does the signal word Caution mean?

High toxicity

What does the signal word Danger mean?

Moderate toxicity

What does the signal word Warning mean?

TLV-STEL

What exposure value could be repeated a MAXIMUM of 4 times daily for 15 minutes with a 60-minute rest period between exposures?

Flammable solids

What hazard class is represented by the placard drawing?

Hazard information warnings Databases Technical information

What information can CHEMTREC/CANUTEC usually provide?

Pipeline contents Pipeline owner Emergency contact number

What information is required on a pipeline marker?

Product carried by the pipeline Owner of the pipeline Emergency telephone numbers

What information is required on a pipeline marker?

Puddle

What is NOT a dispersion pattern created by the release of a hazardous material?

Wearers do not have to be medically certified to wear a SCBA

What is NOT a limitation for personnel working in SCBA

Ensuring HVAC system remains operating

What is NOT a protective action that must be taken during in-place protection?

Its location should be relayed to the dispatcher and responding personnel

What is TRUE regarding hazardous materials incident command post?

Dilution may be effective when combined with other containment tactics

What is a TRUE statement concerning the proper procedure for dilution of a spill?

They are usually well marked and in an easy-to find location

What is a TRUE statement regarding the safety precautions of remote shutoffs

It removes the threat of secondary contamination

What is a statement that is NOT TRUE of emergency decontamination?

Open heads

What is a type of drum?

A remote government facility in a rural area

What is an example of a location that has a low likelihood of being targeted by a terrorist attack?

Nonbulk dry items such as fertilizer

What is an example of a material that bags may be used to store?

Loss of bladder control and vomiting

What is an example of a sign/symptom of exposure to a nerve agent at a hazmat or suspected terrorism incident?

MC 307/DOT 407

What is an example of a tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures DO NOT exceed 40 PSI would be an:

Can lead to suffocation and may be either simple or chemical

What is an example of an asphyxiation hazard?

Exposure to a microorganism or its toxin

What is an example of an etiological hazard?

Molten sulfur, PCBs

What is an example of hazmat that would be classified and placarded Class 9 during transportation?

Conduct fine decon

What is not a procedure for personnel wearing vapor-protective clothing requiring emergency decon?

Withdraw and allow the fire to consume the pesticides

What is the BEST course of action when confronted by a fire in a warehouse in which large amounts of pesticides are stored?

Ricin

What is the easiest biological or chemical agent for a terrorist to make?

Rescue

What is the first tactical priority to consider during a haz mat incident?

Corrosives