Hazmat-Andover Fire Department

Bags may be used to store: a. Nonbulk dry items such as fertilizer b. Cryogenic liquids c. Pressurized gases d. Nerve agents

a. Nonbulk dry items such as fertilizer

All biological etiological agents and toxins are designated as DOT Hazard Class: A 3 B 6 C 7 D 1

B 6

In hazardous materials, one of the three-time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with hazardous material in an endangered area is a midterm, midterm means: A Minutes and hours B Days, weeks and years C a century or more D years and generations

B Days, weeks and years

The piping for the____ is contained outside of the tank usually on the ends, with a manhole on top of the tank. A IM 101 B IM102 C IM105 D IM107

B IM102

When initiating an Incident Management System at Hazardous materials incidents, it is important to remember that an individual's span of control is: A 1 to 5 B 3 to 9 C 4 to 6 D 5 to 10

C 4 to 6

Given the MSDS provided, identify the chemical CAS number: A (770)925-4640 B G-90 C 75-21-8 D C2H40

C 75-21-8

Given the provided MSDS, in which sections would you find PPE and first aid procedures? A 5 and 8 B 8 and 9 C 5 and 9 D 4 and 5

A 5 and 8

When applying water to a highway tanker or railway tank car with flame impingement, the minimum amount of water to be used is __________ gpm at the point of flame impingement. A 500 B 1000 C 250 D 2,000

A 500

Within the incident command system, the optimum span of control is: A 5:1 B 7:1 C 10:1 D 30:1

A 5:1

There is specific information given on pipeline markers. Of the information given below, which is not required on a pipeline marker? A Destination of the product B Product carried in the pipeline C owner of the pipeline D emergency telephone numbers

A Destination of the product

________ are designed to remove contaminants that pose immediate threat to life: A Emergency decontamination B Secondary decontamination C Decontamination D Primary decontamination

A Emergency decontamination

A vapor-tight suit that resists permeation by most chemicals is known as: A Level A B Level B C Level C D Level D

A Level A

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 short term, short term means: A Minutes and hours B Days, weeks and years C a century or more D years and generations

A Minutes and hours

One of the symptoms of poisonous gasses such as chlorine and anhydrous ammonia is severe irritation to the_____________system. A Respiratory B Skeletal C Cardiac D Muscular

A Respiratory

A common design feature of cylinders is a: A pressure relief device B Fill cap C Manual control vent D Air monitoring alarm

A pressure relief device

In an emergency, responders can obtain an MSDS from: A the facility pre incident plan B the label of the container C OSHA D the local health department

A the facility pre incident plan

Proximity gear allows the wearer in close proximity to a burning liquid. It offers protection for temperatures up to: A 100-200 F B 300-400 F C 500-750 F D 900-1000 F

B 300-400 F

A ___ cargo tank has an inner tank with an outer shell. The space between the tank and shell is placed under the vacuum. A Flammable liquid B Cryogenic C Combustible liquid D Acid

B Cryogenic

Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found: A on the product MSDS B In the emergency response guidebook (ERG) C in the CHEMTREC responder handbook D by contacting poison control

B In the emergency response guidebook (ERG)

What would be the primary hazard to a responder while rescuing victims in a building where a non-flammable hazard class two product is leaking? A Ingestion B Inhalation C Desorbtion D Injection

B Inhalation

The flammable range is best described as: A The weight of a substance compared to the weight of an equal volume of water. B The percentage of gas or vapor concentration. C The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapors. D The minimum temperature at which a liquid fuel gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface.

B The percentage of gas or vapor concentration.

Determining whether a vapor will rise of fall is commonly referred to as: A Vapor dispersion B Vapor density C Vaporization D Specific gravity

B Vapor density

One of the factors that can change the evacuation area is: A fire fighters entering incidents from the north B a change in wind direction C the number of fire fighters responding to the incident D the number of fire fighters with SCBA

B a change in wind direction

A level II incident that is beyond the normal capabilities of the first respondent having jurisdiction may require a response from: A CHEMTREC B a hazardous material response team C The national radiological commission D The national response center

B a hazardous material response team

Respiratory PPE should be cleaned and inspected: A before each use B after each use C while in rehab D between gross and fine decon

B after each use

The ________zone is the area of highest know hazard: A limited access B hot/exclusion C support D blue

B hot/exclusion

To minimize the phyiscal limitations of PPE, a firefighter should: A immediately remove the PPE B hydrate frequently C ignore heat stress when wearing PPE D remove his/her own PPE

B hydrate frequently

The individual responsible for establishing an managing the overall plan, developing an organizational structure and allocating resources best describes the: A safety officer B incident commander C operations office D decontamination officer

B incident commander

Which of the following is not a characteristic of AFFF? A it is detergent based B it should be plunged into fuels C it may be used with fresh or salt water D it can be premixed in water in water tanks

B it should be plunged into fuels

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: A operations officer B safety officer C recon officer D team leader

B safety officer

A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical may develop: A etiological changes B sensitizers C chronic health hazard D chemical asphyxia

B sensitizers

Chemicals that are classified as ___________ can cause a severe allergic reaction: A asphyxiants B sensitizers C irritants D convulsants

B sensitizers

Each individual reporting to only one supervisor defines: A unified command B unity of command C span of control D span of operations

B unity of command

A fire involving a DOT Hazard Class 5.1 oxidizer generally requires large volumes of: A foam B water C extinguish powder D foam and extinguisher powder

B water

There are many ways that personnel, PPE, apparatus and tools become contaminated. Of the following, all are means of contamination except: A working in the hot zone B working upwind and uphill from the hot zone C parking apparatus downwind D working in the decontamination area

B working upwind and uphill from the hot zone

which three factors determine the harm of exposure to a hazardous material? A Time, distance, shielding B. Timing of release, size, toxicity C. pH, specific gravity, vapor pressure D. Health hazard, flammability, reactivity

B. Timing of release, size, toxicity

A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: A coded car B pressurized car C dedicated car D gas carrying car

C dedicated car

Diking, damming, and diverting are ____ options available for ____ control. An offensive, spill B defensive, leak C defensive, spill D offensive, leak

C defensive, spill

An advantage of confinement operations is that: A confinement operations are soley the responsibility of specially trained teams. B special equipment is utilized to ensure safety C direct exposure of personnel is avoided D containment is already achieved, increasing manpower

C direct exposure of personnel is avoided

_____is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with the air. A ignition temperature B autoignition temperature C flashpoint D reactivity point

C flashpoint

One type of hazardous material that may be shock sensitive is: A chlorine B sulfuric acid C organic peroxide D hydrogen peroxide

C organic peroxide

An appropriate application of high expansion foam would be: A large outdoor spills B a five gallon spill of hydrocarbons C pesticide fire D an above ground tank fire

C pesticide fire

The type of container located at a facility is a fiberboard drum, the firefighter should realize that the contents of the package: A is a cryogenic gas B is a pressurized liquid C poses a minimal health risk D poses a significant health risk

C poses a minimal health risk

The minimum level of respiratory protection for employees engaged in emergency response and exposed to an unknown hazardous substance is a (an): A air purifying respirator B supplied air respirator C positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus D pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus

C positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus

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. A non-pressure B cryogenic liquid tank C pressure tank D dry bulk tank

C pressure tank

The rail car pictured below is what type of tank car? A non-pressure tank car with expansion dome B cryogenic tank car C pressure tank car D spec 51 intermodal car

C pressure tank car

Responders can contact the shipper directly from the emergency contact number on the: A MSDS B Pre incident plan C shipping papers D Chemical Abstract Service

C shipping papers

if you are initiating the IMS at a hazardous materials incident, the person assigned as the safety officer must be: A trained to the awareness level B trained to the operations level C trained to the technical level D the second-highest-ranking person on the scene.

C trained to the technical level

When an operations section has not been staffed, staging reports to: A support B logistics C the safety officer D command

D command

Two complicating factors facing emergency responders at a terrorist incident are: A media relations and political implications B the need for auto-injectors and radiological equipment C secondary devices and uncertain weather conditions D crime scene considerations and possible secondary events.

D crime scene considerations and possible secondary events.

A _______cargo tank is designed to carry low pressure, refrigerated liquids at -150F and below. A non pressure or low pressure B pressure or high pressure C hopper D cryogenic liquid

D cryogenic liquid

All of the following are protective actions that must be taken during in place protection except: A closing all windows B closing all doors C monitoring local TV and radio stations D ensuring HVAC systems remain operating

D ensuring HVAC systems remain operating

When a fire involves the cargo of a truck transporting explosives, the responders should: A increase water application immediately B try to separate unburned cargo C attempt to move the involved vehicle to a safer location D immediately evacuate the area

D immediately evacuate the area

Which of the following is not a dispersion pattern created by the release of a hazardous material? A cloud B plume C cone D puddle

D puddle

The goal of an emergency decon procedure is to: A completely remove all possible contamination while protecting the environment from run-off. B remove any residual contamination after gross decon is completed. C eliminate cross contamination of hospital personnel. D remove any threatening contamination as quickly as possible

D remove any threatening contamination as quickly as possible

A product that is heavier than water and sinks when placed in water is an example of this: A water solubility B vapor density C decompensation D specific gravity

D specific gravity

The temperature at which a liquid changes to gas is best described as: A the flashpoint B corrosivity C vapor density D the boiling point

D the boiling point

Which of the following is a characteristic of protein foams? A they are affected by freezing and thawing B they have minimal water retention capabilities C they are designed for polar solvent fires only D they are designed for hydrocarbon fires only

D they are designed for hydrocarbon fires only

Which of the following is not a characteristic of fluoroprotein foams? A they are designed for hydrocarbon fires only B streams can be applied from a distance C they are suitable for subsurface injection D they can only be used with fresh water

D they can only be used with fresh water

Which of the following is not an example of a pressure facility tank? A high pressure horizontal tank B high pressure spherical tank C cryogenic liquid tank D underground storage tank

D underground storage tank

When utilizing the safety showers at an industrial facility, the firefighter should: A ask permission from the facility B never use private shower facilities C treat the patient before decontamination D verify where the runoff goes.

D verify where the runoff goes.

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: A Minutes and hours B Days, weeks and years C a century or more D years and generations

D years and generations

Read the following statements, choose the appropriate answer that reflects the accuracy of each statement. Statement 1 A person may be exposed to large quanties of hazardous material in concentrations that do not present a hazard or to small amounts of hazardous material that present a very high hazard. Statement 2 A person exposed to a hazardous material may not necessarily be contaminated by it. Statement 3 Responders working in the hot zone may become contaminated during control operations. If they can carry that contamination outside the hot zone, they may contaminate others. A Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all true B Statements 1, and 2 are true, statement 3 is false. C Statement 1 is true, statements 2 and 3 are false D Statement 1 is false, and 2, and 3 are true

A Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all true

To obtain hazard and response information, a firefighter can contact the manufacturer using: A The phone number on the MSDS B The CAS registry number C the Emergency Response Guide D Cameo

A The phone number on the MSDS

Level III incidents often require the technical expertise of __________ to be brought in for appropriate handling of such an incident. A a specialist from an industrial and or government team B a mutual aide fire department C firefighters with hazardous material clothing D a government representative

A a specialist from an industrial and or government team.

The radiation that is least dangerous as a threat to external portions of the body but is very dangerous if ingested or inhaled is: A alpha B ultraviolet C electromagnetic D gamma

A alpha

When performing a search and rescue mission at a hazardous materials incident, the responder should attempt to: A assure the incident is safe for rescue B enter the hot zone to treat all patients C perform fine decontamination before treatment D wait for EMS agencies to arrive

A assure the incident is safe for rescue

The single most important factor in eliminating radioactive material contamination problems is to: A avoid contact with the material B dilute the material to safe levels C absorb the material and place in a radioactive container D neutralize the material with a neutralizing agent

A avoid contact with the material

The ________________is the location where information gathering occurs, and both technical and administrative functions are assigned. A command post B warm zone C staging area D news media post

A command post

Alcohol-resistant foam: A is used at 3% or 6% on polar solvent fires B should be plunged into fuels C is affected by freezing temperatures D is used at 1% on hydrocarbon fires

A is used at 3% or 6% on polar solvent fires

A rail car with exposed fittings would be considered to be a _____ car. A non-pressure or low-pressure tank B pressure or high pressure tank C hopper D cryogenic liquid tank

A non-pressure or low-pressure tank

On pesticide labels for materials originating in Canada, the product will have a ______________ which is similar to EPA registration number in the United States. A pest control number B poison control number C DOT hazard class number D UN identification number

A pest control number

When trying to prevent a BLEVE from occurring, the most commonly accepted minimum flow is __________________gpm. A 250 B 750 C 500 D 1000

C 500

If available, which of the following resources is able to predict vapor cloud travel after responders' input, local data, and leak information? A Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) B Material Safety Data Sheets C Computer aided management for Emergency Operations (CAMEO) D Department of transportation computer Enhancement for hazardous materials (DOT-CEH)

C Computer aided management for Emergency Operations (CAMEO)

This suite is used where splashes may occur, but where respiratory hazards are minimal: A Level A B Level B C Level C D Level D

C Level C

The proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an: A MC 306/DOT 406 B MC 307/DOT 407 C MC 312/DOT 412 D MC 331

C MC 312/DOT 412

Which of the following is not mandatory information found on a pesticide label? A EPA registration number B signal word C NFPA 704 data D active ingredients

C NFPA 704 data

Which of the following is not a required signal word on a pesticide label? A caution B Warning C Toxic D Danger

C Toxic

A cryogenic liquid tank car will have: A A single uninsulated shell B an enclosed dome C a double shell with insulation D fittings and valves visible on top of the tank car

C a double shell with insulation

When implementing tactical activities during a bomb event, responders should: A stage in the line of sight path of the suspected device B use only one radio when in close proximity to the device C be alert for secondary devices D move the device away from primary exposures

C be alert for secondary devices

At a hazardous materials incident, the safety officers responsibilities include all of the following except: A obtaining briefings from the incident commander B participating in preparations and monitoring the safety plan C being the coordination point between the Incident Command and any assisting agency D altering, suspending, or terminating any activity that is judged to be unsafe.

C being the coordination point between the Incident Command and any assisting agency

Back up personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in the _____________zone. A hot B warm C cold D emergency

C cold

At a hazardous materials emergency, the operations section serves the task of: A monitoring the incident and personnel, assuring compliance with safety procedures, and limiting access to the hot and warm zones of the incidents B controlling and overseeing equipment and personnel inventories C controlling the tactical portion of the incident D coordinating all medical and health concerns at the incident

C controlling the tactical portion of the incident

A poison that will cause a person to have a seizure is called a (an) A irritant B sensitizer C convulsant D carcinogen

C convulsant

When entering a hazardous area, the best SCBA to use is: A 4500 psi 30 minute bottle B 2216 psi 30 minute bottle C 2216 psi 45 minute bottle D 4500 psi 60 minute bottle

D 4500 psi 60 minute bottle

As a first responder trained to the operations level, which spill control tactic(s) can be conducted? A Absorption B Dilution C Vapor suppression D All of the above

D All of the above

In an emergency at a facility with bulk chemical storage, where the MSDS is not available on site, the fire fighter may obtain an MSDS from: A an EPA alert B the chemical abstract service C the Department of Transportation D CHEMTREC or the manufacturer

D CHEMTREC or the manufacturer

Which of the following is not a physical limitation of personnel working in a positive pressure SCBA? A physical condition B agility C facial features D Height and weight

D Height and weight

All of the following statements about emergency decontamination are true except: A It can be implemented without a formal decontamination area B It provides only gross decontamination C The victim may still pose a threat of secondary contamination D It removes the threat of secondary contamination

D It removes the threat of secondary contamination

Which type of radiation has a physical mass like alpha radiation but has no electrical charge? A X-ray B Gamma C Alpha D Neutron

D Neutron

There are five ways that a metal contaner can breach, which of the following is not considered to be a breach? A Disintegration B Runaway cracking C Punctures D Rust

D Rust

At an emergency incident, the firefighter may obtain appropriate MSDS information from: A CAMEO B The National Response Center C OSHA D The internet web site.

D The internet web site.

When contacting the CHEMTREC, the caller should be prepared to provide all of the following information except: A The name of the caller and the call back number B the type of container or vehicle C the names of the material, shipper, and manufacturer D The number of casualties

D The number of casualties

To contact the shipper for the hazard and response information, a firefighter can obtain the phone number from: A CAMEO B The CAS registry number C The emergency response guide (ERG) D The shipping papers

D The shipping papers

On cargo tanks, emergency remote shutoff devices are usually located: A on either side of the tank B at the front of the truck on the passenger side C at the rear of the truck on the driver's side D at the front of the truck on the driver's side

D at the front of the truck on the driver's side

When dealing with cargo tanks, you would expect to find the emergency shutoff located: A behind the driver's side of the cab B near the control valves C under the cab on the passenger side D both A and B are correct E A, B and C are correct

D both A and B are correct

A common hazard with cylinders involved in fire is: a. Melting of the exterior shell. b. Lack of release valves. c. The potential for explosion. d. Loss of pressure.

c. The potential for explosion.

Given the provided MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), identify the boiling point of the chemical. a. 80.6°F b. 10.7°F c. 70° F d. 51°F

d. 51°F

Above ground pressure facility tanks are divided into two categories: a. Bulk and non-bulk b. Below-ground and above-ground c. Cryogenic and corrosive d. Low-pressure and high-pressure

d. Low-pressure and high-pressure

When sheltering in place, the citizens should be instructed to do all of the following except: a. Shut all windows and doors b. Shut off air handling systems c. Stay tuned to a TV or radio d. Shut off all electrical appliances

d. Shut off all electrical appliances