Book 37 HazMat

Question 1

At the federal level, programs are created by legislation passed in Congress and managed by the ______________________________

Answer 1

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 2

In California, the __________________________ establishes the hazardous materials programs for our state.

Answer 2

California Code of Regulations (CCR)

Question 3

The California Code of Regulations 5192 require Incident Commanders to:

Limit the number of personnel within ____________

Answer 3

Exclusion Zone

Question 4

Within the State of California, _____ hours of instruction are required for certification as a Hazardous Materials TECHNICIAN.

Hazardous Materials Technicians may complete an additional _____ hours of instruction to receive certification as a Hazardous Materials SPECIALIST.

Answer 4

160

80

Question 5

What is the KEY element and most critical function performed by personnel of responding agencies ?

Answer 5

Scene Management

Question 6

The Department’s overall responsibility at hazardous materials incidents is described in three main areas:

Answer 6

1. Assessment of the incident
2. Notification of the proper agencies
3. Emergency measures to minimize the effect of the
   hazardous condition on people, the environment ,
   and property.

Question 7

The first responder who recognizes a hazardous material incident or incident involving weapons of mass destruction shall ______________________________________

Answer 7

Establish an initial isolation zone surrrounding the incident

Question 8

The Hazardous Materials Task Forces are the companies responsible for performing the tactical operations at a hazardous materials incident at the direction of the Incident Commander, which may include:

Answer 8

1. Identification of the substance
2. Hazard assessment
3. Entry into the hazardous environment
4. Containment of the hazard
5. Decontamination procedures

Question 9

What are the IMMEDIATE concerns of the incident ?

Answer 9

1. Protect life and safety
2. To reduce, diminish or lessen the danger or spread
   of a hazardous material
3. To prevent the situation from becoming worse

Question 10

An LAFD assignment for a confirmed hazardous material incident normally includes :

Answer 10

1 BC
1 HAZMAT Task Force
1 EMS Captain
1 Paramedic RA
1 Paramedic Engine

Question 11

Who’s duty is it to ensure a “hot line”, perimeter control line, and access control points are properly identified and labeled ?

Answer 11

Site Control Team

Question 12

The Initial Isolation Zone should be established using the recommendation of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), taking the following factors into consideration:

Answer 12

1. Topography
2. Materials Released
3. Wind/Weather

Question 13

What are the size-up considerations EN-ROUTE to a hazmat incident ?

Answer 13

1. Location of the incident ?
2. Is the site heavily populated ?
3. What are the current weather conditions ?
4. What is the time of day ?
5. Is the site near major street or freeway ?
6. Is it a significant historical date ?
7. What is the best approach route ?
8. What resources are responding ?

Question 14

what will determine the SIZE of the Isolation Zone?

Answer 14

Physical and chemical properties of the material release

Question 15

What will determine the SIZE of the Isolation Zone?

Answer 15

The physical and chemical properties of the material released

Question 16

What will determine the LOCATION of the initial Isolation Zone ?

Answer 16

The Topography

Question 17

How many triage tags are in the Decon Bucket ?

Answer 17

10

Question 18

What is considered a small hazmat spill ?

Answer 18

≤ 55 gallons

Question 19

What is considered a large spill ?

Answer 19

> 55 gallons

Question 20

Blue and yellow pages in the ERG indicate what ?

Answer 20

Toxic Inhalation Hazard

Question 21

DOT placards are diamond shaped signs , ______ inches on each side

Answer 21

10 3/4”

Question 22

A BP-8 form is provided to a fire station by the Data Management Unit when a business updates:

Answer 22

Material Inventory

Question 23

with regards to types of Rapid Extraction and risk vs benefit, which type of rescue has an unknown benefit?

Answer 23

Responder Rescue

Question 24

The safe refuge area should be located where ?

Answer 24

INSIDE the EXCLUSION ZONE

ADJACENT to EXCLUSION ZONE CONTROL LINE

Question 25

The principal activity performed by the Monitoring Unit shall be to verify the decontamination status of ____________

Answer 25

Exposure Victims

Question 26

during a Haz Mat incident, when does an exposed civilian receive a Haz Mat Triage Tag?

Answer 26

During secondary decontamination

Question 27

who has the authority to stop or prevent unsafe operations?

Answer 27

Assistant Safety Officer HazMat

Question 28

during a Haz Mat incident, who conducts the Hazardous Materials Action Plan and Safety Briefing?

Answer 28

Hazardous Materials Group Supervisor

Question 29

what will determine the size of the Isolation Zone?

Answer 29

The physical and chemical properties of the material released

Question 30

with regards to types of Rapid Extraction and risk vs benefit, which type of rescue has an unknown benefit?

Answer 30

Responder rescue

Question 31

Technical Decontamination consists of ____ pools total used for procedures.

Answer 31

4