Chapter 11

Question 1

Guidelines state that first responders at the Operations level are those who respond in a defensive fashion without

Answer 1

actually trying to stop the release

Question 2

Defensive actions that first responders can undertake include

Answer 2

Preventing a release, Containing the release, Protective actions

Question 3

First responders should keep in mind that types of stress include (3)

Answer 3

Thermal
Mechanical
Chemical

Question 4

What type of containers usually present the greatest danger?

Answer 4

Pressurized

Question 5

Some pressure relief devices may not operate properly if the container is not in what position?

Answer 5

Upright

Question 6

An important point that first responders should remember about pressure relief devices is that they can only protect a container as long as they are the?

Answer 6

Weak link in the container wall

Question 7

Damage in Pressurized containers is especially troublesome when it occurs?

Answer 7

At the weld lines

Question 8

The weakening of a container wall from flame impingement usually occurs where?

Answer 8

The flame contacts the vapor space

Question 9

Whenever containers are exposed to fire with both a decrease in container strength and an increase of internal pressure, remember that the operation of a PRV is no guarantee that…

Answer 9

The container won’t explode.

Question 10

What sound should serve as a warning for first responders need to immediately evacuate the area.

Answer 10

PRD increasing in volume and pitch

Question 11

In non-pressurized containers what area is the weakest and therefore the most dangerous?

Answer 11

The ends

Question 12

During vehicle accidents involving hazmat, FR should attempt to learn not only what materials are present but also

Answer 12

Types of containers involved

Question 13

During leaking bulk storage containers, first responders should always monitor the

Answer 13

integrity of dikes

Question 14

Most absorbent booms are manufactured in __ft sections?

Answer 14

10 ft.

Question 15

Ends of absorbent booms must be secured to the shoreline, this can be accomplished with

Answer 15

wood or metal stakes

Question 16

When making an underflow dam, the hose is placed in the water with only about __ft of hose in front of where the dam will be?

Answer 16

2

Question 17

An important consideration for first responders to remember when attempting to contain the release of a spilled liquid is?

Answer 17

Redundancy

Question 18

The most difficult form of material to control is

Answer 18

gas or vapor

Question 19

ERG provides recommended distances for immediate isolation of spill or leak areas under the heading?

Answer 19

Public Safety

Question 20

Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action distances is intended to show areas likely affected during the first?

Answer 20

30 mins

Question 21

Use of barrier tape should be?

Answer 21

Monitored by FR’s

Question 22

When attempting to document notification of citizens, a suggestion is to mark the front door or mailbox with a

Answer 22

small piece of triage tape

Question 23

The best way to decontaminate any protective clothing is to?

Answer 23

Avoid contamination

Question 24

Decon should be done with at least what before leaving the scene

Answer 24

Gross wash

Question 25

Removal of protective clothing should be done in a manner that?

Answer 25

Turns the garment inside out

Question 26

Any garments in need of additional cleaning off site should be placed in?

Answer 26

Large clear trash bags

Question 27

If garment is taken to a vendor for cleaning, they should get a copy of the

Answer 27

MSDS/

Question 28

Attempts to contain a liquid that has spilled into a body of water must take into account the materials

Answer 28

Specific gravity and Miscibility

Question 29

First responders should contact who for assistance when conducting operations that involve evacuation or in-place protection?

Answer 29

Emergency management