204.03 Rediological Hazards

Question 0

The FD responsibilities during radiological emergencies include rescue, treatment, fire control/extinguishment, control of contamination spread and alerting responsible experts/agencies. Actual cleanup and overall operations will not normally be a FD responsibility, although the FD will be responsible for _______

Answer 0

Seeing that such operations are complete

Question 1

Who will normally be responsible for cleanup operations using trained cleanup personnel and equipment of radiological materials?

Answer 1

Shippers and/or manufactures

Question 2

What will be dispatched to any incident reported to involve radiological materials?

Answer 2

2-1 or 1st alarm with hazmat team

Question 3

What will the size of the assignment be based on?

Answer 3

The location and type of situation reported

Question 4

At the scene, if there is no life hazard, rescue situation or fire, there’s no reason to risk exposure to FD personnel. First arriving units should secure the perimeter, _______the situation and _______.

Answer 4

Evaluate

Wait for the arrival of the hazmat

Question 5

If the immediate commitment of personnel is necessary, _______ procedures shall be implemented to minimize exposure and contain the spread of contamination.

Answer 5

Limited access zone (LAZ)

Question 6

Any commitment of personnel to the LAZ should include at least one _______ per team to monitor radiation hazard levels. Dosimeters shall be issued to all personnel operating at the scene.

Answer 6

Survey instrument

Question 7

Hazard zone tape shall be stretched to define an area where readings of _____ are detectable.

Answer 7

2 MR/hr

Question 8

What are the seven tactical considerations on radiological incidents with fire?

Answer 8

Normal tactical firefighting operations

Always approach from upwind

Do not ventilate

Minimize the use of water

Control runoff

Minimize the exposure of personnel

Useful PPE with SCBA

Question 9

What are the five tactical considerations on radiological rescue/EMS incidents?

Answer 9

Remove patients quickly

Treat patients

Alert hospitals to prepare for contaminated patients

Useful PPE with SCBA

Decon vehicles used in transport

Question 10

If a nuclear weapon involves fire, evacuate an area of _______ in all directions, immediately. All down wind areas must be checked for contaminants.

Answer 10

2000 feet

Question 11

Much of the contamination on a patient’s skin can be removed by wiping with a moist _______.

Answer 11

Cloth or tape