2nd Deck Flashcards

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According to Operational Guideline 703.00 - Designated Medical Officer’s Notification; a “Report of Accidental Injury and Occupational Disease” shall be completed. These forms shall be forwarded to the ______ _______before the end of duty on that
particular shift
A) Duty Officer
B) Medical Officer
C) Deputy Chief
D) Platoon Chief

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D) Platoon Chief

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According to Operational Guideline 705.00 - Patients with Vital Signs Absent; which of the following is correct when observations or information suggests to responders that foul play might be the cause?
A) Firefighters shall assess the patient for vital signs, then gather any weapons or items of evidence for Police
B) Firefighters shall move as few things as possible, remembering where the item was and where it was moved
C) Any suicide scene shall be treated as a accidental death until proven otherwise
D) All of the Above

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B) Firefighters shall move as few things as possible, remembering where the item was and where it was moved

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According to Operational Guideline 705.00 - Patients with Vital Signs Absent; Company Officers shall accurately document as much detail as possible when completing the Incident Report (on FDM). Which of the following is not information that would be included in the report?
A) Other details that would be significant, i.e. history of incident, signs and symptoms of patient, any statement made by patient, witnesses, etc.
B) Note the apparent mental condition of person(s) at the scene whether it be the suspect, victim or witness
C) The last oral intake eight (8), hours prior
D) Times of dispatch, arrival, and departure of EMS and any other agencies at the scene

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C) The last oral intake eight (8), hours prior

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According to Operational Guideline 705.00 - Patients with Vital Signs Absent; Police shall always be requested when?
A) To take over at a scene where a VSA patient has been transported and; there is an adult remaining at the residence or premise the patient was found in
B) To take over at a scene where a VSA patient has been transported and; where a minor is present and there is no adult left to care for the child
C) A patient is pronounced or obviously dead
D) Both B and C are correct

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D) Both B and C are correct

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According to Operational Guideline 706.00 - Physician on Scene at Medical Calls; you are the Officer where an on-scene physician offers assistance and indicates they want to assume responsibility for patient care, you shall ensure:
A) That the Physician is a Medical Doctor licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario; That a letter of recommendation is produced to verify the physician’s status; That the physician is willing to assume responsibility for this patient
B) That the Physician is a Medical Doctor licensed to practice medicine in Canada;
That identification is produced to verify the physician’s status; That the physician is willing to assume responsibility for this patient
C) That the Physician is a Medical Doctor licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario; That identification is produced to verify the physician’s status; That the physician is willing to assume responsibility for this patient
D) That the Physician is a Medical Doctor licensed to practice medicine in Canada; That a letter of recommendation is produced to verify the physician’s status; That the physician is willing to assume responsibility for this patient

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C) That the Physician is a Medical Doctor licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario; That identification is produced to verify the physician’s status; That the physician is willing to assume responsibility for this patient

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According to Operational Guideline 707.00 - Hazardous Drugs; In the event that a responder is accidentally exposed to a cyto-toxic drug or cyto-toxic waste, the following actions shall be taken except:
A) Any splashes to the eyes will require flushing with water for at least 15 minutes.
Access the burn kit and use the sterile water with in this kit
B) Any skin contact will require the responder to remove him/herself from the area and wash with soap and water
C) Responder is to report to the nearest hospital for treatment
D) A “Report of Accidental Injury or Occupational Disease” Form (WSIB) is unnecessary as the firefighter will be attending the nearest hospital for treatment

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D) A “Report of Accidental Injury or Occupational Disease” Form (WSIB) is unnecessary as the firefighter will be attending the nearest hospital for treatment

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 - Hazardous Materials - First Arriving Apparatus; which of the following is not a consideration when responding to hazardous materials incidents (from upwind, upgrade), HFD personnel should be attentive to safety precautions in agcordance with the following?

A) When approaching, slow down or stop to assess any visible activity taking place, evaluate effects of wind, topography and location of the situation
B) The first unit must commit itself to a dangerous situation
C) Consider directing the remaining responding vehicles to stage themselves upwind, upgrade and well away from any potential hazards and await instructions
D) Route any other responding companies away from any hazards

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B) The first unit must commit itself to a dangerous situation

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 Hazardous Materials Incidents - First Arriving Apparatus; which of the following is not a basic action principle that first-in apparatus should follow:
A) Restrict and/or deny access to the area
B) Direct persons to affect self-rescue from a safe distance or location.
C) Only enter an effected area to rescue nonviable victims. This should only be attempted with full PPE, decontamination immediately available and back-up rescuers in place
D) Self-protection

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C) Only enter an effected area to rescue nonviable victims. This should only be attempted with full PPE, decontamination immediately available and back-up rescuers in place

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 Hazardous Materials Incidents - First Arriving Apparatus; which of the following is not a basic action principle that first-in apparatus should follow:
A) Provide access to area/building owner/Responsible Party
B) Direct persons to affect self-rescue from a safe distance or location
C) Only enter an effected area to rescue viable victims. This should only be attempted with full PPE, decontamination immediately available and back-up rescuers in place
D) Control the egress of persons exposed or suspected to have been exposed

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A) Provide access to area/building owner/Responsible Party

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 Hazardous Materials Incidents - First Arriving Apparatus; when responding to hazardous materials incidents, HFD personnel should be attentive to safety precautions in accordance with the following:
A) Approach cautiously (from downwind), Secure the scene, Identify the hazards,
Assess the situation
B) Approach cautiously (from upwind, apparatus shall report to a location at least 150 m away), Secure the scene, Identify the hazards, Assess the situation
C) Approach cautiously (from upwind), Secure the scene, Identify the hazards,
Assess the situation
D) Approach cautiously from downwind, apparatus shall report to a location at least 150 m away), Secure the scene, Identify the hazards, Assess the situation

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C) Approach cautiously (from upwind), Secure the scene, Identify the hazards,
Assess the situation

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 Hazardous Materials Incidents - First Arriving Apparatus; when securing the scene, the Officer should consider:
A) Enter the immediate hazard area, isolate the area and assure the safety of people and the environment, keep people away from the scene and outside the safety perimeter; allow enough room to move and remove HFD equipment, and establish and enforce control zones
B) Without entering the immediate hazard area, isolate the area and assure the safety of people and the environment, keep people away from the scene and outside the safety perimeter; allow enough room to move and remove HFD equipment, and establish and enforce control zones
C) Without entering the immediate hazard area, isolate the area and assure the safety of people and the environment, keep people away from the scene and outside the safety perimeter except for the owner/responsible party; allow enough room to move and remove HFD equipment, and establish and enforce control zones
D) Enter the immediate hazard area, isolate the area and assure the safety of people and the environment, keep people away from the scene and outside the safety perimeter except for the owner/responsible party; allow enough room to move and remove HFD equipment, and establish and enforce control zones

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B) Without entering the immediate hazard area, isolate the area and assure the safety of people and the environment, keep people away from the scene and outside the safety perimeter; allow enough room to move and remove HFD equipment, and establish and enforce control zones

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 Hazardous Materials Incidents - First Arriving Apparatus; when identifying the hazards, which of the following should not be considered by the first arriving Officer?
A) Placards, container labels, U. N. number, shipping documents, material safety data sheets, rail car and road trailer identification charts and/or knowledgeable persons on the scene
B) Evaluate all available information and consult the North American Emergency
Response Guidebook (ERG) to reduce immediate risks
C) Immediately contact CANUTEC at 1-888-CANUTEC for direction for possible risks
D) Additional information provided by the shipper or obtained from another authoritative source may change some of the emphasis or details found in the
ERG

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C) Immediately contact CANUTEC at 1-888-CANUTEC for direction for possible risks

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 Hazardous Materials Incidents - First Arriving Apparatus; when assessing the situation, the Officer should consider:
A) Is there a fire, a spill or a leak, what are the weather conditions, what is the terrain like, who/what is at risk: people, the environment or property
B) Is there a fire, a spill or a leak, what are the weather conditions, assume that gases or vapours are harmless because of lack of a smell, take corrective actions
C) Is there a fire, a spill or a leak, what are the weather conditions, what is the occupancy, who/what is at risk: people, the environment or property
D) Is there a fire, a spill or a leak, what are the weather conditions, what is the terrain like, take corrective actions

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A) Is there a fire, a spill or a leak, what are the weather conditions, what is the terrain like, who/what is at risk: people, the environment or property

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According to Operational Guideline 801.00 Hazardous Materials Incidents - First Arriving Apparatus; when assessing deciding site entry, the Officer should consider:
A) Conduct risk/benefit analysis; take corrective actions; and enter the area only when wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
B) Conduct risk/benefit analysis; any efforts made to rescue persons, protect the environment or property shall be weighed against the possibility rescuers become part of the problem; and enter the area only when wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
C) Conduct risk/benefit analysis; if required perform a ‘go’ rescue for nonviable patients); and enter the area only when wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
D) Conduct risk/benefit analysis; any efforts made to rescue persons, protect the environment or property shall be weighed against the possibility rescuers become part of the problem; and enter the area only when wearing encapsulating chemical protective suits

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B) Conduct risk/benefit analysis; any efforts made to rescue persons, protect the environment or property shall be weighed against the possibility rescuers become part of the problem; and enter the area only when wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

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According to Operational Guideline 806.00 - Air Monitoring; HFD uses standard alarm settings, which of the following settings is not correct?
A) 25 ppm (low) & 40 ppm (high) for carbon monoxide (CO)
B) 10 ppm (low) & 20 ppm (high) for hydrogen sülphide (H2S)
C) 19.5% (low) & 23 ppm (high) for oxygen (02)
D) 5% (low) & 10% (high) LEL for combustibles

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A) 25 ppm (low) & 40 ppm (high) for carbon monoxide (CO)

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According to Operational Guideline 806.00 - Air Monitoring; prior to operation, detectors should be warmed up for _______ to _________ minutes in fresh, clean air.
A) One (1) to two (2) minutes
B) Two (2) to three (3) minutes
C) Three (3) to five (5) minutes
D) Four (4) to six (6) minutes

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C) Three (3) to five (5) minutes

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T/F: According to Operational Guideline 806.00 - Air Monitoring; air monitoring results taken (including a “zero” reading) shall be announced via radio to the Incident Commander and HFD Communications Centre

A) True
B) False

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A) True

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According to Operational Guideline 806.00 - Air Monitoring; which of the following is correct regarding detector maintenance?
A) Detectors shall be subjected to a functional bump test weekly, and a full calibration on a monthly basis
B) Detectors shall be subjected to a functional bump test monthly, and a full calibration on a quarterly basis
C) Detectors shall be subjected to a functional bump test daily, and a full calibration on a weekly basis
D) Detectors shall be subjected to a functional bump test daily, and a full calibration on a monthly basis

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D) Detectors shall be subjected to a functional bump test daily, and a full calibration on a monthly basis

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According to Operational Guideline 807.00 - Hazardous Materials Incidents - Victim Management; section 9.01 states which of the following?
A) Deceased are to be left in hot zone unit all victims have been transported
B) Deceased are to be left in the ambulance unit all victims have been transported
C) Deceased are to be left in hot zone until decontaminated
D Deceased are to be removed first

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A) Deceased are to be left in hot zone unit all victims have been transported

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According to Operational Guideline 809.00 - Responses Involving Railways; the safety of the crew aboard a derailed train carrying Hazardous Materials shall be the primary responsibility of?

A) On scene firefighting personne
B) Hamilton Police Services
C) 1st arriving HMRT
D) Hamilton EMS

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A) On scene firefighting personne

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According to Operational Guideline 809.00 - Responses Involving Railways; what is the minimum number of personnel required to keep a watch during incidents that may require Firefighters working in the danger zone near railway tracks?

A) 4 personnel
B) 2 personnel
C) 1 person
D) 3 personnel

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B) 2 personnel

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; entry into a clan lab is high risk and shall only be made to conduct a
rescue of human life.
Under fire conditions with no life hazard, prevent extension and exposure damage but do not enter the hazard area.
A) Perceived
B) Known
C) Unknown
D) Speculated

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B) Known

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; the Incident Commander should consider
of attack as appropriate to
protect personnel from unknown chemical exposure, explosion and rapid fire advance.
A) A Defensive Mode
B) An Aggressive Mode
C) A Transitional Mode
D) A Defensive Mode

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D) A Defensive Mode

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; the Incident Commander should consider
of attack as appropriate to
protect personnel from unknown chemical exposure, explosion and rapid fire advance.
A) A Defensive Mode
B) An Aggressive Mode
C) A Transitional Mode
D) A Defensive Mode

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D) A Defensive Mode

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; you are the first arriving Officer at an incident. Which of the following clues would lead you to suspect a clandestine drug laboratory and potentially change your strategy?
A) Makeshift ventilation pipes, vacuum tubes and plastic or rubber tubing
B) Metal drums and boxes with labels removed or spray painted over
C) Condensation forms on the windows due to high humidity levels inside
D) Both A & B are correct

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D) Both A & B are correct

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; you are the first arriving Officer at an incident. Which of the following clues would lead you to suspect a clandestine drug laboratory and potentially change your strategy?
A) Bright interior lights left on all day and night
B) Condensation forms on the windows due to high humidity levels inside
C) Chemical containers, particularly those that are not properly labelled
D) Both A & B are correct

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C) Chemical containers, particularly those that are not properly labelled

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; which of the following is not considered a hazard associated with clan labs?
A) Clan labs pose serious hazards to emergency response personnel and may also endanger residents in the community or contaminate the environment due to the lack of ventilation systems
B) Inside storage of propane tanks and makeshift connections to domestic natural gas supply
C) The use of water during fire suppression activities may cause a violent explosion or the release of toxic gases
D) Unknown and hazardous chemicals that may be present such as radioactive materials

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B) Inside storage of propane tanks and makeshift connections to domestic natural gas supply

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; which of the following statements regarding Clandestine Drug Laboratories is incorrect?
A) On occasion, a clan lab and the surrounding property may be protected with defence systems or “booby-traps” to deter unwanted visitors
B) Electric switches, vacuum pumps, chemical containers, glassware, or anything that is plugged into an electrical receptacle shall be unplugged
C) Operators of clan labs may not always be familiar with the flammability and reactivity of some chemicals
D) Opening or moving doors, windows, refrigerator doors, chemical containers or furniture may be a triggering mechanism for an explosive device or chemical reaction that may be lethal

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B) Electric switches, vacuum pumps, chemical containers, glassware, or anything that is plugged into an electrical receptacle shall be unplugged

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; HFD shall provide support to Police personnel on scene. Which of the following is not a support action HFD shall provide?
A) Mitigation of hazardous chemicals
B) Provide research and information on chemicals that are suspected or are known to be in the laboratory
C) Investigate and seize Clandestine Drug Laboratory equipment
D) Decontamination of any entry personnel

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C) Investigate and seize Clandestine Drug Laboratory equipment

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According to Operational Guideline 810.00 Clandestine Drug Laboratories; you are first-in and still in Command at a Clandestine Drug Laboratory, rescue of persons or fire suppression are non existent, HFD personnel shall immediately leave the clan lab area and stand-by at the safe evacuation distance of _______m ________m
A) 25 m - 75 m
B) 50 m - 100 m
C) 75 m - 125 m
D) 100 m - 150 m

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B) 50 m - 100 m

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According to Operational Guideline 811.00 Marijuana Grow Operations; you are the first arriving Officer at an incident. Which of the following clues would lead you to suspect a marijuana grow operation and potentially change your strategy?
A) Makeshift ventilation pipes, vacuum tubes and plastic or rubber tubing
B) Metal drums and boxes with labels removed or spray painted over
C) Condensation forms on the windows due to high humidity levels inside
D) Both A & B are correct

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C) Condensation forms on the windows due to high humidity levels inside

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According to Operational Guideline 811.00 Marijuana Grow Operations; you are the first arriving Officer at an incident. Which of the following clues would lead you to suspect a marijuana grow operation and potentially change your strategy?
A) Bright interior lights left on all day and night
B) Condensation forms on the windows due to high humidity levels inside
C) Chemical containers, particularly those that are not properly labelled
D) Both A & B are correct

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D) Both A & B are correct

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According to Operational Guideline 811.00 Marijuana Grow Operations; of the following is not considered a hazard associated with marijuana grow operation?
A) Electrocution from electrical bypass, power lines, secondary distribution panels and transformers.
B) Inside storage of propane tanks and makeshift connections to domestic natural gas supply
C) Solvents and pesticides stored in the interior
D) Unknown and hazardous chemicals that may be present such as radioactive materials

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D) Unknown and hazardous chemicals that may be present such as radioactive materials

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According to Operational Guideline 811.00 Marijuana Grow Operations; of the following is not considered a hazard associated with marijuana grow operation?
A) Electrocution from electrical bypass, power lines, secondary distribution panels and transformers.
B) Inside storage of propane tanks and makeshift connections to domestic natural gas supply
C) Solvents and pesticides stored in the interior
D) Unknown and hazardous chemicals that may be present such as radioactive materials

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D) Unknown and hazardous chemicals that may be present such as radioactive materials

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According to Operational Guideline 811.00 Marijuana Grow Operations; which of the following statements regarding marijuana grow operations is incorrect?
A) Opening or moving doors, windows, refrigerator doors, chemical containers or furniture may be a triggering mechanism for an explosive device or chemical reaction that may be lethal
B) Entry into a grow op is high risk and shall only be made to conduct a rescue of human life known to be in the premises
C) The Incident Commander should consider a defensive mode of attack as appropriate to protect personnel from unknown chemical exposure, explosion and rapid fire advance
D) Clues that may indicate the presence of a grow op can include windows are covered often with dark plastic, foil or newspaper and little snow on the roof in winter

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A) Opening or moving doors, windows, refrigerator doors, chemical containers or furniture may be a triggering mechanism for an explosive device or chemical reaction that may be lethal

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According to Operational Guideline 812.00 - Chemical Suicides; H2S is a colorless gas with notable odor of (rotten egg/sewer gas) detectable at low levels [measured in parts per million (ppm] Although pungent at first, it quickly deadens the sense of smell between the range of_______ppm.

A) 300 - 500 ppm
B) 200 - 400 ppm
C) 150 - 250 ppm
D) 250 - 350 ppm

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C) 150 - 250 ppm

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According to Operational Guideline 812.00 - Chemical Suicides; what additional agencies must be notified in advance in order to avoid contamination of personnel or equipment?

A) Coroner / morgue
B) HPS (Hamilton Police Services)
C) HPW (Hamilton Public Works)
D) EMS and Hospital

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D) EMS and Hospital

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According to Operational Guideline 812.00 - Chemical Suicides; locations of such acts may occur in but not limited to the following areas except where vapors have the ability to disperse?

A) Vehicles.
B) Open areas
C) Small rooms inside the residence.
D) Apartments

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B) Open areas