LAFD Week 6 Exam - Hazmat Response

Which of the following is not a LAFD Core Value?* 1/1 Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Innovation Trust All of the above are LAFD Core values

All of the above are LAFD Core values

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, The Initial Isolation Zone should be established using the recommendation of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), taking the following factors into consideration, EXCEPT* Topography Material released Wind/weather Type of container is product stored in ALL above factors are considered

Type of container is product stored in

According to TB 145 - Combustible Metals, Auto fires have many models of vehicles utilize combustible metals for various structural components EXCEPT* Engine blocks Body frames Undercarriage components Seat Frames Wheels

Undercarriage components

BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN states that there should be _____ HazMat Triage Tags in the Decon Bucket.*

10

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, If the material has not been identified, officers may use Guide _______ in the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).*

111

TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations states it is a policy of the LAFD that a member's accumulated dose for one single incident not be more than ___rem in a 24-hour period, additionally, these ___ rems shall account for a lifetime's maximum dose.*

25; 25

According to TB 145 - Combustible Metals, Members of the LAFD working within _____ feet of a burning metal product are considered to be working in an IDLH (Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health) environment. Members within the IDLH shall be "Fully Encapsulated".*

30

According to TB 086 - Structural Fumigations and Other Pesticides, Full turnouts, SCBA with facepiece, donned and on air when working in, on, or within ___ feet of the structure being fumigated. Evacuate all structures within ___ feet or downwind of the fumigation prior to tent removal* 25, 50 50,100 30,30 75, 150 100, 1000

30,30

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, Everyone shall be evacuated from the area prior to the arrival of the bomb squad. This is equally important in an open area, such as a city street. Patrol officers will usually perform this function, but it may be necessary for LAFD personnel to assist. A perimeter of at least ______ feet should be established around any suspicious device

300

TB145 - Combustible Metals states that MET-L-X is a dry powder composed of a salt base with an added polymer for sealing and other additives to render it free-flowing and cause heat caking or crusting. Supply and Maintenance maintains approximately ____ pounds of MET-L-X and has the ability to deliver it to the scene of the fire.*

500

TB145 - Combustible Metals states that combustible metals shall be indicated by an "M" in the fourth space if the quantities or form meet the LAFD criteria for placarding (occupancies that exceed _____ pounds of combustible metals as per Table 4-A of the Los Angeles Fire Code or that process or store ______ pounds or less of combustible metals that are in the form of dusts, chips, powders, turnings, or ribbons).*

500; 500

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, a "small" spill is approximately less than a*

55 gallon drum

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, the Squads carry an air cart, which is used to supply cooling and breathing air using a pass-through device in the entry suit. The air cart uses two ___-minute air bottles for a supply, switching between the two to assure an uninterrupted supply.*

60

BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN states that during secondary decontamination, if still clothed, instruct patient to remove outer clothing and to avoid removing garments over their head. Approximately ___% or more of the contaminants will be removed by removing clothing.*

80% (TB #56 says 90%)

TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations states in order to minimize contamination within the affected area requires timely and adequate decontamination of patients as well as responders. Decontamination involves removing radioactive particles. Removal of clothing and outer garments can minimize ____% of the external contamination.*

90

According to TB 180 -Drug Labs: Recognition And Hazards, Prior to any assignment of LAFD resources, LAFD officers shall consider all actions through the SAFETY lens EXCEPT* Always make contact with the Law Enforcement (LE) Officer in charge of the incident. Best practice is to communicate with a Unified CP, if established, as opposed to a specialized unit commander. Ensure any order or assistance request has the approval of the IC. Any fire department contact with evidence has the potential to weaken prosecution efforts and break the chain of custody for booked evidence. A specific division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) known as "Lab Squad" will aid the HIDTA's "LA Impact" teams. They will handle the investigation of these dangerous scenes and can be ordered through the Joint Hazard Assessment Team (LAFD—JHAT). Ensure from the Law Enforcement "Officer in Charge" (OIC) that the target location is "Code 4" or "all clear" with the suspect in custody. In addition, if performing forcible entry into a potential cannabis or drug manufacturing location, ensure that no threat (person, gas, IED...) is present within or around the structure If the incident includes an active shooter or barricaded suspect, follow the operational guidelines provided in Training Bulletin No. 135, "Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement and Active Shooter Incidents

Any fire department contact with evidence has the potential to weaken prosecution efforts and break the chain of custody for booked evidence. A specific division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) known as "Lab Squad" will aid the HIDTA's "LA Impact" teams. They will handle the investigation of these dangerous scenes and can be ordered through the Joint Hazard Assessment Team (LAFD—JHAT).

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, The CBRNE acronym (also referred to as B-NICE) represents the classification of weapons of mass destruction. What answer is NOT correct?* 1/1 Chemical Bacterial Radiological Nuclear Explosive

Bacterial

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, There are five Threat Conditions, each identified by a description and corresponding color. What combination is not correct?* Severe = Red Orange = High Yellow = Elevated Blue = Moderate Green = Low

Blue = Moderate

. According to TB 180 -Drug Labs: Recognition And Hazards, Butane is a colorless, odorless gas and has a high potential for ignition and explosion when used in the presence of an ignition source in enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation. In addition, at the scene of a structure fire, exploding gas canisters can contribute to fire intensity, and become rocket projectiles upon B.L.E.V.E. What does the acronym B.LE.V.E stand for?*

Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, Casualty Collection Point Designation - The member assigned Medical Group Leader will likely be in the best position to determine where to establish a Casualty Collection Point. When the Medical Group Leader designates a Casualty Collection Point, several important factors should be considered EXCEPT* It should be well outside the area covered by broken glass and other debris, and behind a protective barrier The location selected should be large enough to accommodate treatment areas, and if possible, adjacent to a street that can be accessed by ambulances It could be useful to designate an area two to four blocks away on a transecting street For explosions that impact a large area, this could be expanded to several blocks away Casualty Collection Point or treatment area be within line-of-sight of the initial explosion site

Casualty Collection Point or treatment area be within line-of-sight of the initial explosion site

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, If a bombing or suspected bombing, consider irrespective of their assignment, the first arriving companies should attempt to verify ALL EXCEPT Bombing or Accident Presence of Viable Patients CBRN Indicators Presence of Structural Collapse Casualty collection Point (s)

Casualty collection Point (s)

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, The NFPA diamond is divided into four color-coded quadrants. Each quadrant is a specific color and indicates the following types of hazards, which answer in NOT correct* Flammability Hazard - Red Reactivity Hazards - Yellow Chemical Hazards - White Health Hazards - Blue ALL answers are correct

Chemical Hazards - White

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, On initial size up, when "describing the event", you should include all of the following EXCEPT* Leak, spill, vapor cloud, etc1 Confirm ID of product using ERG, Placards, 704, Janes Chem-Bio Handbook Quantity of product on ground or size of vapor cloud Container- size, shape, type, placard Rate of spill

Confirm ID of product using ERG, Placards, 704, Janes Chem-Bio Handbook

. According to TB 145 - Combustible Metals, Traditional firefighting methods are ineffective and dangerous when fighting a fire involving large amounts of combustible metal. Firefighting operations will be primarily ______________ ; however, offensive actions such as moving a dumpster on wheels or using on-site equipment to move a 55-gallon drum away from an exposure may be possible. Any firefighter engaged in separating burning product or working within the IDLH shall be fully encapsulated*

Defensive

According to TB 086 - Structural Fumigations and Other Pesticides, The following are the recommended procedures for fumigation incidents requiring rescue/rapid extraction where Fire Department has the primary responsibility EXCEPT* Consider removal of tarps to assist with ventilation/visibility Remove all the sandbags holding down the tarps on two opposing sides of the structure. Ideally, the windward and leeward sides using the prevailing wind to your advantage Remove all the clips from the tarp seams on the same two sides of the structure Do not Ladder the structure to pull the tarps off the roof. It is unsafe to do so. Place fire department blowers at a portal on the windward side of the structure; our blowers will ventilate the building faster than pest control industry fans

Do not Ladder the structure to pull the tarps off the roof. It is unsafe to do so.

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, during Emergency Decontamination do ALL of the following EXCEPT* Don personal protective equiptment Avoid direct contact with victims Establish hoselines or appliances to provide high-volume fog spray Encourage victims to remove outer garments and spray victims from bottom up Move ambulatory victims to Safe Refuge Area

Encourage victims to remove outer garments and spray victims from bottom up

BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN states that prior to initiating rapid extraction, first responders shall take all the following actions, EXCEPT:* Establish that there are viable victims and a need for extraction operations. Establish a safe refuge area. Establish rapid intervention Announce the intent to initiate rapid extraction to IC or incoming companies. Maintain continuous communications during extraction efforts.

Establish a safe refuge area.

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, The initial assignments at a bomb scene should be any of the following groups EXCEPT

Evacuation group

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, With several companies of firefighters deployed at the incident location, it will be important to identify and communicate the location area in which no member should be unless specifically assigned. What is the area called?*

Exclusion Zone

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, The name of the material may also be located on the shipping papers or package and then refer to the blue-bordered pages of the Guidebook. Highlighted entries on these pages contain additional information in the ________-bordered pages in the back of the book. These pages describe isolation distances and protective actions that should be taken immediately*

Green

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, Rapid Extraction Guidelines include EXCEPT* Establish that there are viable victims and a need for extraction operations Establish decontamination. At minimum, a charged hose line in the designated location. Hazardous Materials Team on Standby Establish rapid intervention. A single engine company, following the 2-in 2-out rule, can fulfill the rapid intervention requirement. At larger incidents, Incident Commanders may designate entire companies as Rapid Intervention (may be assigned to Hazardous Materials Task Force). Announce the intent to initiate rapid extraction to IC or incoming companies

Hazardous Materials Team on Standby

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, First-arriving companies can initiate Mass Decontamination by using fog and spray streams with ALL EXCEPT* Ladder Pipes Portable Monitors Wagon Batteries Discharge gates Hydro Foam Nozzle

Hydro Foam Nozzle

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, The best personal protective equipment for first responders engaged in decontamination is the ________________ ensemble provided for every position on each fire suppression company and rescue ambulance*

Level B

According to TB 086 - Structural Fumigations and Other Pesticides, Standard Operating Guidelines for Fumigation Incidents, all the following resource request shall be made through MFC if not dispatched or on scene EXCEPT:* LAFD HazMat Task Force and Squad Paramedic Rescue LACO HazMat if crime is suspected Light Force JHAT

LACO HazMat if crime is suspected

According to TB 145 - Combustible Metals, these metals are water-reactive under non-fire conditions and should be placarded with the "W" under the NFPA 704 system

Lithium, sodium, potassium

According to TB 086 - Structural Fumigations and Other Pesticides, There are four specific chemicals that will be discussed in this bulletin There are four specific chemicals that are discussed in this bulletin, which one is not correct?* Sulfuryl flouride Chloropicrin Aluminum phosphide Methyl Bromide Magnesium Phosphide

Magnesium Phosphide

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, Significant debris beyond immediate property or vicinity. Significant damage to adjacent buildings. Major structural compromise or collapse are considered what type of explosion?*

Major

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, (MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets will provide information on ALL EXCEPT* Physical and chemical properties of the material Hazards associated with the material Basic directions for response actions Methods of Containment ALL options are correct

Methods of Containment

According to TB 180 -Drug Labs: Recognition And Hazards, butane is*

More than two times heavier than air

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, LAFD resources shall ____________ attempt to assess or remove any suspicious package or device.*

Never

According to TB 075 - Bomb Scene Incidents, LAPD policy defers the decision to evacuate due to a bomb threat to business owners. Building or business management may have a fixed policy that directs them to immediately evacuate the building in the event of a bomb threat. Unless there is a compelling reason to do so, LAFD personnel should ___________ override building management's decision to evacuate.

Not, unless there is compelling reason to do so

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, An LAFD assignment for a confirmed hazardous materials incident normally includes EXCEPT One battalion chief One Hazardous Material Task Force (includes Squad) One EMS Captain One Paramedic Rescue Ambulance One BLS Engine Company

One BLS Engine Company

According to TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations, the _______________ is an invisible cloud-like formation which is projected by such factors as: meteorological conditions, size of release, wind speed/direction, and type of radioactive isotope.*

Plume

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, ALL of the following report to Hazardous Materials Group EXCEPT Rapid Extraction Group Safe Refuge Area Perimeter Control and Access Site Control Team ALL of the above report to Hazardous Materials Group

Rapid extraction group

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, Upon completion of the extraction missions, first responders shall do all of the following EXCEPT* Proceed through decontamination. Be guided by directions from the Hazardous Materials Task Force Consider PPE used during extraction as contaminated, and keep it segregated from other equipment until it is determined to be safe; Be examined by ALS personnel for post-entry symptoms and vitals Report operational outcomes to the Incident Commander Proceed to Rehab, as needed

Report operational outcomes to the Incident Commander

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, Whos duties include: 1. Identifies potentially unsafe or hazardous situations associated with the incident. 2. Participates in planning meetings and advises on safety matters. 3. Reviews appropriate incident plans. 4. Advises incident personnel in matters affecting personnel safety. 5. Coordinates with appropriate supervisory personnel to stop or prevent unsafe acts. 6. Investigates accidents/injuries that occur within the incident area. 7. Reviews the Medical Plan as prepared by the Medical Unit. 8. Coordinates activities with the Medical Unit, as appropriate. 9. Maintains liaison with representatives of governmental safety and health agencies.*

Safety Officer

According to TB 180 -Drug Labs: Recognition And Hazards, According to LAPD sources, the following are some common indicators of an illicit drug laboratory Drug Labs: Recognition And Hazards, Uninhabited structures and presence of toxic fumes or excessive amounts of trash, particularly chemical containers. Robust security systems including video surveillance. Doors and windows are concealed, blackened out, or covered with aluminum foil. Large ventilation fans for fume dispersal, odor removal, and cooling processes. Presence of 55-gallon steel drums. Delivery of large amounts of ice or cooling agents. Strong distinct odor of ether or other volatile fuels/solvents. Illegal electrical wiring or the presence of large generators for power needs. Destruction of plant life may be noticeable due to dumping of chemicals* The above statement is Correct The above statement is partially correct The above statement is NOT correct The above statement is not in the training bulletin The above statement is according to FBI sources

The above statement is Correct

According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, The immediate concerns of the incident are all the following, EXCEPT:* To protect life and safety To reduce, diminish or lessen the danger or spread of a hazardous material To prevent the situation from becoming worse To conduct rapid extraction immediately

To conduct rapid extraction immediately

According to TB 180 -Drug Labs: Recognition And Hazards, to enhance the growth of plants, cannabis cultivators utilize fertilizers and CO2 (carbon dioxide). The use of CO2 can*

displace O2 creating an oxygen deficient environment

According to TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations, best definition of GAMMA radiation*

high energy, short wavelength, electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus of an atom. Rays are very penetrating and best stopped or shielded by dense materials, such as lead.