A703 Liquid Spill Incidents (10-01-2009)

Question 1

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The majority of spills that AFD will encounter are:

Answer 1

Hydrocarbons and glycols

Question 2

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What (3) fluids may be mitigated by any AFD unit?

Answer 2

1. Gasoline or Diesel (Less than 5 gallons)
2. Antifreeze, motor oil or transmission fluid
3. Vehicle battery acid

Question 3

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What (5) types of spills shall be mitigated by the Haz-Mat response team?

Answer 3

1. Spills of acids or caustics other than battery acid
2. Any highly toxic material
3. Spills that require chemical protective clothing
4. Spills involving specialized containers such as tank trucks or dewars
5. Spills of large quantities of hydrocarbons on waterways

Question 4

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Before taking any action to mitigate the incident, spilled materials must be:

Answer 4

Identified and categorized

Question 5

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Who will be notified of all spills that have contaminated or threaten to contaminate a water way, drainage, sanitary sewer, or leak into the soil?

Answer 5

City of Austin Watershed Protection Department

Question 6

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Absorb small spills with ______________ absorbent:

Answer 6

Non-biodegradable

Question 7

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If an AFD unit responds to a liquid spill and finds a material that represents a threat to public safety, these (4) actions should take place:

Answer 7

1. Establish an initial exclusion zone
2. Deny entry
3. Initiate a Hazardous Condition Alarm
4. Contact Fire Dispatch and request notification of the City Watershed Protection Department

Question 8

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The hot zone will be marked with what?

Answer 8

Barrier tape

Question 9

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When establishing a hot zone, the need for this must always be considered before allowing anyone to enter?

Answer 9

Decon

Question 10

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In the case of flammable liquids, this should be used to establish the limits of the hot zone?

Answer 10

Direct reading monitors

Question 11

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The minimum perimeter of the hot zone will be established at the distance that shows vapor concentrations at a reading of:

Answer 11

10% of the LEL

Question 12

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Prevent runoff into creeks and storm drains by using:

Answer 12

Diking, damming, or diverting

Question 13

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On all spills, what should AFD do with the cleanup?

Answer 13

Return it to the responsible party of property owner

Question 14

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The preferred method of dealing with spills of acids or caustics is to:

Answer 14

Neutralize them

Question 15

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Vehicle battery acid can be neutralized with:

Answer 15

Sodium bi-carb

Question 16

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If unable to locate the responsible party or property owner, what should be done?

Answer 16

Contact fire dispatch and request assistance from the Watershed Protection Department in locating the property owner

Question 17

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Who has the authority and responsibility of determining if AFD will safeguard any hazardous materials?

Answer 17

Batt 6

Question 18

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If Batt 6 is unavailable, who has the authority and responsibility of determining if AFD will safeguard any hazardous materials?

Answer 18

The appropriate Assistant Chief or Division Chief

Question 19

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Wastes generated at residences may be taken by the responsible party to:

Answer 19

City of Austin Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 2514 Business Center Dr. in box 3501

Question 20

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What agency is responsible for mitigation and collection of hazardous materials on COA public right of ways and water ways?

Answer 20

City of Austin Watershed Protection Department

Question 21

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What agency is responsible for mitigation and collection of hazardous materials on State of Texas public right of ways?

Answer 21

Texas Department of Transportation

Question 22

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What agency is responsible for mitigation and collection of hazardous materials on spills beyond the scope of AFD?

Answer 22

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Question 23

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Who is the federal point of contact for all hazardous materials releases?

Answer 23

National Response Center