Deck 62

Question 1

When arriving at a known or suspected HazMat incident, what is the “top priority” at the scene? (11.4)a. establishing a decon areab. site access controlc. attempt to identify the material & its hazardsd. notification to HMC-1

Answer 1

CAn attempt to identify the material and its hazards should become a top priority

Question 2

Risk vs RewardInitial rescue actions should concentrate on removing ____________ persons from immediate danger. (11.7.2)

Answer 2

Able-bodied (ambulatory)Involvement in complicated rescue situations should be carefully evaluated before being attempted.

Question 3

When deciding to make an attempt to rescue victims from a haz mat scene, you should plan for all of the following except….(11.7.5) Choose the incorrect.a. identifying the hazardous materialb. have a back-up team in placec. have decon line in place for the rescue teamd. medical personnel staged for triage immediately after decon

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The 1st Ladder Company at a haz mat incident is responsible for ___________. (12.1)

Answer 4

Hazard Assessment

Question 5

The 1st Ladder Co will be split into 2 teams. Team 1 will conduct _________. Team 2 will be responsible for ________. (12.1.5-6)

Answer 5

Team 1 Hazard IdentificationTeam 2 Information Resources

Question 6

The 2nd Ladder Company will be used for ___________. (12.2)

Answer 6

Site Access Control

Question 7

The 2nd Ladder Company will be split into 2 teams as well. Team 1 is used for ________. Team 2 will determine the __________.

Answer 7

Team 1 Information ResourcesTeam 2 Initial Exclusion Zone

Question 8

The 1st arriving Engine Company will be responsible for _______. (13.1)

Answer 8

Water Supply OR, if necessary, CFR-D duties.

Question 9

The 2nd Engine Company will be assigned ____________. (13.2)

Answer 9

Site Access ControlOr, if necessary, CFR-D duties.

Question 10

The 3rd Engine Company will be assigned ________. (13.3)

Answer 10

CFR-D duties. However, if either the 1st or 2nd Engine has already initiated CFR-D, assume water supply or site access control as needed.

Question 11

Engine 44, an HMTU, arrives 1st due (only unit on scene) at a suspected haz mat release at a factory. Under the direction of the Lt, they suit up in their assigned PPE (bunker gear, SCBA) and enter the building to investigate. Is this acceptable? Why? (15.2.3)

Answer 11

No Good. A decontamination Team must be established before the HMTU can make entry.

Question 12

Who will determine the appropriate level of PPE for responder operations? (15.3.D)

Answer 12

HMC-1 Officer

Question 13

The first units on scene at a haz mat incident are 2 ladder companies. 1 CPC unit and 1 SSL company. They immediately engage in haz mat duties when they arrive, based of course upon their respective levels of training. Is this an accepted practice? (16.2.4)

Answer 13

No. These units should not perform haz mat duties until additional companies arrive to control ambulatory victims. Scene control may be compromised if these untis take the time to don CPC.

Question 14

The FDNY maintains a catalog of various City agencies, outside agencies and private contractors that can provide additional resources/equipment to be used at haz mat incidents. Who may request this assistance? (17.3)

Answer 14

The I.C. may request it through the dispatcher, but the APPROVAL will come from the Commissioner & Chief of Department or their designee.

Question 15

At a multi-agency haz mat incident, who will function as the on scene coordinator? (18.2.1)

Answer 15

O.E.M.

Question 16

Who is responsible for sampling and analyzing substances and the environment? (18.2.3)

Answer 16

D.E.P.

Question 17

What role will the Sanitation Dept play? (18.2.4)

Answer 17

Clean up and dispose of materials (except liquids) rendered harmless, as determined by D.E.P. and the NYC Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

Question 18

Who will ensure proper mitigation and disposal of radioactive and biological agents? (18.2.5)

Answer 18

Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene

Question 19

What role will the FDNY play in clean-up operations? (19.1.2)

Answer 19

FDNY does not clean up, but they will ensure that it takes place.

Question 20

Once the post-incident review is completed, the I.C. shall notify the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention of any violation or suspected violation of statues or regulations that the I.C. became aware of during the course of the response to the hazardous material incident or during the post incident review process. This notification must take place within _____. (19.3.3)

Answer 20

Within 10 days

Question 21

The post incident review should be forwarded through the chain of command with endorsements to _____. (20.1)

Answer 21

The Chief of Operations

Question 22

When shall a CD-15H be completed? (21.2)

Answer 22

For every 10-80 code 1, 2, 3, and 4 where any HM Group Technician/Specialist Company operates.

Question 23

Who shall ensure that the CD-15H box is checked & completed by responding Haz Mat units? (21.3)

Answer 23

The B.C. responsible for the report.

Question 24

Describe the NFPA 704 Diamond. (22-pg 42)

Answer 24

Hot Farts Rise.Health (blue), Flammablility (red), Reactivity(yellow). Special Hazards(white)Clockwise from 9 o’clock around the diamond.

Question 25

Health Hazards (Blue Section) Fill in ______.4 __________3 __________2 __________1. _________0. _________

Answer 25

4 Deadly3 Extreme Danger2 Hazardous1 Slightly Hazardous0 Normal Material

Question 26

Flammability Hazard (Red Section)4 ________3 ________2 ________1 ________0 ________

Answer 26

4 Flash Point below 73* F3 Flash Point below 100* F2 Flash Point above 100 * F, not exceeding 200* F1 Above 200* F0 Will not burn

Question 27

Reactivity Hazard (Yellow Section)4 ________3 ________2 ________1 ________0 ________

Answer 27

4 May detonate3 Shock & Heat may detonate2 Violent chemical change1 Unstable if heated0 Stable

Question 28

Special Info (White Section)OX _________W/ _________ACID _______ALK ________COR ________

Answer 28

OxidizerUse no waterAcidAlkaiCorrosive