Fire 6 final

What does it mean if a substance's vapor density is 2.3?

It will sink in air.

What does the term isolation mean, as it applies to hazardous materials response strategy?

Keeping responders and the public a safe distance away from the hazard

Which level of protection provides the highest available level of respiratory, skin, and eye protection from solid, liquid, and gaseous chemicals?

Level A

In the ICS, what is the name of the person who is responsible for all of the person and physical needs of the responders, including food, communications, vehicle fuel, medical treatment, sleeping and supplies?

Logistics Section Chief

What method of decon is initiated when the number of victims and time constraints do not allow establishment of an in-depth decontamination process?

Mass

Which of the following is not routinely regarded as a hazardous substance unless a large quantity of it is spilled into a creek or waterway?

Milk

Compliance with the standards of the __________ is voluntary.

NFPA

How is flammable range related to the relative danger of a substance?

The wider the range, the more dangerous the substance is.

__________ refers to the process in which unstable atoms of an element decay to a different state and emit excess energy in the form of particles or waves.

Radioactivity

A __________ team conducts a quick evaluation of the area to identify the number of people involved.

Recon

Which statement about respiratory protection is MOST accurate?

Respiratory protection is important for first responders because inhalation is the most significant route of entry for hazardous materials.

Which of the following is the best source of basic information about the chemical make-up of a substance, the potential hazards it presents, appropriate first aid, and other pertinent safe-handling data?

Safety data sheet

"Any apparatus, its equipment, and the personnel needed to place it into operation that can be used to mitigate an emergency situation." best describes a (an):

Single Resource

The concept that a supervisor can only supervise a small number of subordinates is called:

Span of control

A set number (Usually 5) of like, single resources, with common communications and a leader" best describes a:

Strike Team

What is the purpose of the rings around an MC-312 corrosives tanker?

Structural stability

Which type of breathing apparatus is equipped with an escape cylinder?

Supplied-air respirator

The following is a list of actions that might be taken on a hazardous materials incident. Which action is appropriate for operations level responders, but not for awareness level responders?

Take steps to contain the release.

What method of decon uses chemical or physical methods to thoroughly remove or neutralize contaminants from responders' PPE and equipment?

Technical

Which responder level is trained to enter heavily contaminated areas for the purpose of stopping a hazardous materials release?

Technician

The Safety Officer, Liaison Officer and Public Information Officer all comprise the:

The Command Staff

"An all purpose, integrated management system that is both modular and flexible" best defines:

The Incident Command System

The person (or team) in charge of overall operations on the incident is known as

The Incident Commander

In the yellow- and blue-bordered sections of the ERG, how are materials that are included in the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Distances identified?

They are highlighted.

Are intermodal tanks pressurized or nonpressurized?

They can be either pressurized or nonpressurized.

Are intermodal tanks shipping or storage vehicles?

They can be either shipping or storage vehicles.

How can a thermal imaging camera be useful at a hazardous materials spill?

To indicate the level of material remaining in a container

How would a fuel/air mixture in which there is too much fuel be described?

Too rich

On a multi-jurisdictional incident, the best choice for command is:

Unified Command

The concept that each worker on an incident has one, and only one supervisor, is known as:

Unity of Command

Which section of the ERG would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the chemical identification number of the hazardous material?

Yellow

If monitoring determines that the selected method of decon is not working, then:

a different decon method must be tried.

Damage to a person's skin, resulting from exposure to sulfuric acid, is an example of a(n) __________ health effect.

acute

Risk-based response:

aims to provide responders with as much supplementary information as possible.

Procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance are needed upon initial receipt of personal protective equipment and:

before and after use or exposure.

When should technical decon be set up?

before entry personnel enter the hot zone

A fire fighter locates Petri dishes, microscopes, and incubators during a hazardous materials response. These items may be a sign that __________ are being used. ( start of 2)

biological agents

Drums, bags, and carboys are examples of __________ containers.

bulk

The alteration of the molecular nature of a material is known as a __________ change.

chemical

Gross decontamination would most likely be performed on:

emergency responders exposed to smoke or products of combustion before leaving the scene of the incident.

Relocation of people who are threatened by a potential hazard is called:

evacuation.

n the ERG, the Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances are found on pages that have __________ borders.

green

Respiratory equipment:

hat incorporates a facepiece can reduce visibility.

The Finance Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Operations Section Chief and Plans Section Chief all comprise

he Unified Command Team

The ensemble worn at an incident will vary depending on:

he mission of the responder.

Most PPE inhibits the body's ability to disperse heat and moisture, which can lead to

heat emergencies.

Awareness level hazardous materials personnel are qualified to:

implement protective actions.

Sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization are processes that:

render etiological/biological contaminants harmless.

The correct use of a specific and appropriate PPE ensemble:

requires special training and instruction.

A victim of a motor vehicle accident involving hazardous materials is transported by ambulance to a hospital. This action will result in __________ of ambulance personnel and the medical care facility.

secondary contamination

Action options are:

specific operations that must be done in order to accomplish a goal.

Flammable liquids with low boiling points are dangerous because:

they may produce large volumes of flammable vapor at relatively low temperatures.

Which of the following statements about positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus is correct?

they prevent exposure by ingestion as well as by inhalation.

exposure.

to come in contact

A __________ is bulk storage vessel, described as a portable plastic tank surrounded by a stainless steel web, that can hold a few hundred gallons.

tote

Materials are listed in the green section of the ERG because of their:

toxicity.

n intrinsically safe electrical device is one that:

will not ignite a flammable atmosphere.

What is the specific gravity of water?

1

What is the approximate flash point of diesel fuel?

120f

What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level?

17.5

A minimum of __________ personnel is necessary to perform work in the hot zone.

2

Supervisors can only effectively supervise _____ to ______ subordinates. The preferred number for emergency incidents is ______.

3, 7, 5

What is the approximate maximum capacity, in gallons, of a rail tank car?

40,000

How many anthrax spores are needed to cause an anthrax infection?

8000 to 10,000

A fully encapsulated suit is part of Level __________ protective clothing.

A

"A temporary combination of dissimilar single resources, assembled for a particular tactical need, with common communications and a leader" best describes:

A Task Force

Which of the following statements about air-purifying respirators is correct?

A filter must be selected based on the specific contaminant.

What is the process by which hazardous materials enter the body by permeating the skin?

Absorption

How is the concentration of a gas typically expressed?

As a percentage

In what ways can a responder take steps to avoid contamination that may lead to exposure?

Avoid walking through and touching product whenever possible.

What level of hazardous materials training enables first responders only to recognize a potential hazardous materials emergency, protect themselves, isolate the area, and call for assistance?

Awareness

What information does the ERG provide to awareness level hazardous materials personnel when responding to an incident?

Initial actions to take at a hazardous materials incident

What term does the ERG use for the distance from a spill or leak that all persons should be evacuated in all directions?

Initial isolation zone

What is the purpose of a secondary device?

Injure or kill first responders

Which type of PPE is designed to shield or isolate a responder from chemical or biological hazards?

Chemical-protective clothing (CPC)

A person develops asbestosis after repeated exposures to asbestos over 20 years. This is an example of a(n) __________ health effect.

Chronic

What is the first priority on any hazardous materials incident?

Confinement of material

Which statement about drum construction is correct?

Construction is determined by the type of material it will contain

What do Dewar containers hold?

Cryogenic liquids

Which statement about decon is MOST accurate?

Decon emergency responders separately from victims.

Packing radioactive material around an explosive device creates what is known as a ________ bomb.

Dirty

Which form of decontamination typically consists of removing contaminated clothing and dousing the victim with large volumes of water?

Emergency

f a responder experiences failure of protective clothing, she should immediately undergo what type of decontamination?

Emergency

What will gasoline or diesel fuel do when water is applied?

Float to the top

Which section of the ERG contains the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances?

Green

Which phase of decontamination removes a significant amount of surface contamination as quickly as possible?

Gross

What is the term for any material that poses an unreasonable risk to human health, safety, or the environment?

Hazardous material

Which of the following situations represents areas where ICS cannot be applied?

ICS can be applied to all of these situations

What is the temperature at which a flammable liquid will ignite without the need for an external ignition source?

Ignition point

How do the pupils present in victims of nerve agent exposure?

Pinpoint

Which section of the ERG would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the chemical name of the hazardous material?

Blue

Response objectives are:

Broad statements of what must be done to resolve an incident

For which situation will structural firefighting protective clothing provide you with adequate protection?

None of these is correct.

In the ICS, what is the name of the person responsible for the gathering, evaluating, and disseminating information regarding current and future incident status.

Operations Section Chief

Which statement regarding doffing PPE after coming out of the hot zone is MOST accurate?

Personnel who are doffing equipment should allow the assisting personnel to perform the work.

A change in the state of a material is known as a __________ change.

Physical

The U.S. Department of Transportation's definition of hazardous materials specifies three entities against which a hazardous material poses an unreasonable risk. Which of the following is one of these entities?

The environment

MC-306 refers to:

The familiar oval-shaped highway gasoline tanker

Logistics Section Chief

The general staff position responsible for directing the logistics function. It is generally assigned on complex, resource-intensive, or long-duration incidents.

How does the vapor pressure of a liquid relate to its rate of evaporation?

The greater the vapor pressure, the faster a liquid will evaporate.

What is the term for the pressure exerted by the vapor of a liquid until the vapor and the liquid are in equilibrium?

Vapor pressure

What is the term for the ability of a substance to dissolve in water?

Water solubility

What type of decontamination method involves collecting runoff water in a containment device?

Wet