Deck 19

Question 1

The FDNY has Two containment Vessel units for use with leaking containers of hazardous materials.

These vessels are designed for use for what?

Answer 1

These vessels are designed for use in the compressed gas industry to contain toxic compressed gas cylinders that have been damaged or compromised. They are also available when needed to secure small devices that have been used to hold or disseminate chemical or biological agents.

1.1 , 1.2 GS

Question 2

One vessel is made from stainless steel the other is made from carbon steel.

Which is the primary response unit and why?

Answer 2

The stainless steel vessels are less reactive to many chemicals and therefore more effective than the carbon steel. Because we deal with many unknowns, the stainless steel vessel is the primary response unit.

2.2 , 2.3 GS

Question 3

Once delivered, there is set-up required and the operation of the vessels will be tasked to?

Answer 3

Tasked to the mebers of HMC1

5.3 GS