ERP Flashcards

1
Q

Shipping Documents:

  • Truck
  • Railcars
  • Ships
  • Airplanes
A

Truck: Bill of Lading
Railcars: Waybill
Ships: Cargo Manifesto
Airplanes: Air bill

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IC may authorize APR for:

“IM-FOAM”

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Identified contaminant 
Measuring of material
Filter cartridge specific for contaminant 
Oxygen 19.5%-23.5%
Air Monitoring on-going
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Sheltering in place characteristics (5)

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  1. Low to moderate toxicity
  2. Totally released and dissipating
  3. Small qnty solid/liquid (NO GAS)
  4. Vapor of low toxicity
  5. Release controlled at source
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1st 2 Ladder Positions at ERP “HI-RE”

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Hazard ID (1st Lad Team 1)
Info Resources (1st Lad team 2)
Resource Info (2nd Lad team 1)
Exclusion Zone (Initial) 2nd lad Team 2
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1st Arriving Engines ERP

“WAC”

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Water supply 1st Eng
Access site control 2nd Eng coordinated w/2nd Lad
CFR 3rd Eng (2nd Eng may perform CFR)

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T/F At all incidents where Haz Mat Battalion responds, whether a small incident or a large incident, the Haz Mat Battalion will operate at cmd post w/IC in an advisory role

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False: Small incidents Haz Mat BC operates from a position that directly supervises entry teams and on-scene Haz-Mat units. The Haz-Mat BC will report directly to the IC and remain in radio contact if not nearby to provide progress reports to the IC.
Larger/complex incidents the Haz-Mat BC may operate at Cmd Post with the IC in an advisory role until relieved by the Chief-in- Charge of Haz-Mat Ops

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Evacuation is best considered in all but which
A. There is a possibility of a fire or explosion
B. Potential for discharge is great, has not taken place, and there is time to relocate people
C. Discharge has taken place but people are sufficiently protected to permit time for evacuation
D. People not yet in path of release will be threatened by changing conditions

A

A There is an immediate danger of fire or explosion

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Shelter in place correct
A. Low to high toxicity
B. Partially released and dissipating
C. Migrating vapor of low toxicity and qty and people are safer indoors than outside
D. Small to moderate solid or liquid leak

A

C
A. Low to moderate
B. Totally released and dissipating
D. Small qty solid or liquid leak

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Choose correct Haz Mat incident
A. Chief in Charge of Haz Mat Ops will assume cmd and assume role of IC
B. Regardless of size of incident, Haz Mat BC will operate from a position that directly supervises entry teams and on scene Haz Mat units
C. Small incidents, SOC BC will directly supervise entry team. At larger, more complex incidents, SOC BC will operate in CRZ and directly supervise member and civilian decon
D. Haz Mat incidents involving unusual rescue ops, SOC BC will oversee rescue ops, A special called BC shall fill the role of SOC BC in supervising Decon procedures
E. Safety Operating Battalion will be designated as Safety Off at all Haz Mat incidents.

A

D

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10
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Incorrect for Haz Mat
A. Haz Mat 1 was not on scene, so HMTU Eng 250 consulted w/Haz Mat 1 via cell phone for technical advice
B. HMTU Eng 165 performed initial monitoring at a tanker truck leak on SI in Bunker Gear and SCBA
C. HMTU Eng 274 initiated a rescue of an unconscious worker at an ice skating rink after determining the hazard was an ammonia leak, and their gear would adequately protect them
D. IC ordered HMTU Eng 274 not to initiate a rescue of an unconscious worker at a suspected ammonia leak until the arrival of the req’d 2nd HMTU to est a rescuer decon area

A

D Any Eng can hook up to water for decon

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11
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Choose incorrect for SSL and CPC
A. SSL companies should conduct air monitoring to ID safe zones if it is not already in progress
B. Primary objective of CPC Lad is to perform rescue ops of non ambulatory victims in the contaminated area or Exclusion Zone
C. CPC Lad should conduct air monitoring in the Exclusion Zone if Tech companies are not performing monitoring
D. SSL companies should assist w/rescue of victims if HMTU or Haz Mat 1 is on scene and conducting air monitoring

A

C

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12
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Choose incorrect for Haz Mat
A. IC should ensure persons entering/leaving a control zone check in and out at the Access Control Points
B. If the presence of Haz Mat materials is known prior to commencing ops, the IC will confirm site control and Haz assessment assignments for 1st arriving companies
C. If presence of Haz Mat is determined during an operation, IC must immediately assign a company to perform a Haz assessment to determine the health and safety effects on members operating in area
D. IC shall assign Haz ID and control to 1st CPC Lad on scene, until relieved by HMTU

A

D

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Evacuation Incorrect
A. There is an immediate danger of fire or explosion
B. Potential for discharge is low, it has not taken place and there is time to relocate people
C. Discharge has taken place but people are sufficiently protected to permit time for evacuation
D. People not yet in path of release will be threatened by changing conditions

A

B Potential for discharge is GREAT

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14
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Sheltering in Place correct (5)
A. Preplanning has ID options for problem areas such as hospitals, jails, nursing homes, and public assemblies
B. Evac can be properly managed w/manpower, resources, and facilities involved
C. Haz Mat has low to moderate toxicity
D. Material is partially released and increasing in concentration
E. Large qty of solid or liquid leak
F. Migrating vapor of low toxicity and qty and people safer indoors than outside.
G. Release can be rapidly controlled at source
H. Haz Mat will not affect structure and its occupants, or haz will pass structure w/little infiltration

A

A C F G H

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15
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Known life hazard prior to Haz Mat resources w/CPC correct to attempt victim rescue
A. Initial rescue actions should concentrate on removing able bodied (ambulatory) persons from immediate danger
B. Involvement in complicated rescue situations are not to be attempted
C. High probability that the victim is viable, rescue should not be attempted if it places rescuer at any risk
D. Danger of explosion to unknown chemicals or potential explosion is very low and rarely needs to be considered

A

A

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16
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Incorrect for Lad at ERP
A. 1st Lad is responsible for Hazard Assessment
B. 2nd Lad responsible for controlling access to site and est of initial Exclusion Zone
C. Both LCC’s position the rig out of hazard area and as a barrier for site access. Only 2nd LCC est physical barriers using tape, traffic cones, signs, etc
D. Teams assigned to Info Resources from both 1st and 2nd Lad may be used to provide back up
E. Initial Exclusion Zone est, 2nd Lad Team 2 will remain outside Exclusion Zone to deny access until relieved

A

C Both LCC’s

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Choose correct for HMTU
A. Entry Team Leader relayed info obtained by Entry Team to Haz Mat 1 via Dept Radio
B. BU Team Leader completed ops in Exclusion Zone when it was determined that Entry Team was unable to complete their assignment
C. Decon Team was est, assisted by an Eng in full PPE and SCBA. Decon team set up a Cont Reduction Corridor to be used by both members and civilians at same time
D. HMTU Eng refused to relinquish position as Haz Mat Supervisor to LT from Haz Mat 1 due to Ch of Cmd

A

B

18
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Who determines the appropriate level of PPE for responder ops in Haz Mat incidents 
A. Haz Mat Company 1 Officer
B. IC
C. Off of 1st arriving HMTU
D. 1st arriving BC
A

A

19
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Large explosion and leak at a chemical tank farm- Eng 100 anticipates operating alone due to traffic. Upon arrival plant personnel tell Off of E-100 several victims trapped underground and on ground flr. Choose correct
A. E-100 may attempt to rescue victims trapped underground and at ground fl due to known life hazard
B. E-100 may attempt rescue from ground fl immed, but shall wait for resources before going below ground
C. Only when adequate resources on-scene should FF’s attempt to rescue victims on ground fl and below ground
D. Rescue of victims below ground shall be attempted by higher trained DEP personnel

A

C

20
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Correct for Inter-agencies at Haz Mat
A. NYPD will function as On-scene Coordinator and will arrange private sector containment, control, clean up. and disposal of Haz Mat where necessary
B. Dept of Sanitation will clean and dispose of materials except liquids rendered harmless, determined by DEP and DOHMH
C. DOHMH will ensure proper mitigation and disposal of chemical agents
D. OEM will perform searches for secondary devices and provide Haz Mat response personnel if available

A

B

A. OEM
C Biological and Radioactive material. (“BRain” Health MENTAL Hygiene

21
Q

Incorrect for termination procedures at Haz Mat
A. FD will cooperate w/DEP in arranging clean up activities
B. HM Unit may take samples of material for testing by DEP or DOHMH
C. Under no circumstances should any FD unit, including HM Unit, transport samples or any Haz Mat
D. If ops are conducted and DEP/DOHMH has not arrived, these samples will remain at scene for pick up. Haz Mat 1 or HMTU must remain w/samples until released to appropriate agency

A

D Any unit or Fire Marshall may be used.

22
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Health Hazards in NFPA Diamond

“NO SHED”

A
0 NOrmal material
1 Slightly hazardous
2 Hazardous
3 Extreme danger
4 Deadly
23
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Flammability Hazard NFPA Diamond

A
0 Will not burn
1 Above 200 degrees F
2 Flash point above 100 degrees F, not exceeding 200
3 Flash point below 100 degrees F
4 Flash point below 73 degrees F
24
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Reactivity hazards in NFPA Diamond

“SUVS MAY DETONATE”

A
0 Stable
1 Unstable if heated
2 Violent chemical change
3 Shock and heat may detonate
4 MAY DETONATE
25
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NFPA Diamond Flammability is indicated by a red diamond.  Which indicates a flash point above 100 degrees F but not exceeding 200 degrees F ?
A: 4
B: 3
C: 2
D: 1
A
C Flammability Hazard or Red Section
4 Flash point below 73 degrees F
3 Flash point below 100 degrees F
2 Flash point above 100 degrees F, not exceeding 200 degrees F
1 Above 200 degrees F
0 Will not burn
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Correct for Decon
A. There are two common methods of Gross Decon: Tech Decon and Emergency Decon
B. Tech Decon is preferred to Gross Decon
C. In order to maximize decon personnel, one decon area shall be est for both emergency personnel and civilians
D. Victims should be deconned prior to medical treatment and transport to hospitals whenever possible

A

D
A Two common methods of Gross Decon are Wet Decon and Dry Decon
B Tech Decon is more thorough and time consuming, and requires more resources
C Separate for Emergency Personnel and Civilians

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Choose correct for Initial Water Supply at Haz mat
A. 2 1/2” HL must be stretched as a precaution
B. Fog nozzle should be utilized
C. Protection of exposures and run off of stream must be weighed
D. 1st HL should not be placed into operation before hazard assessment is completed, unless a vapor cloud is developing and endangering members

A

B C
A 1 3/4” may be stretched depending on conditions
D line should be stretched but not placed into
operation until ordered by the IC pending the outcome of the initial hazard assessment

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Choose correct for HMTU
A. May perform mitigation and rescue in Exclusion Zone
B. Must have a minimum of two members in both their Entry and BU Teams
C. May allow their BU Team to complete operations in the Exclusion Zone if their Entry Team in unable to complete their assignment
D. Can assign an Engine in full PPE and SCBA w/fog nozzle on HL to their Decon Team

A

A-D

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Choose the correct for SSL on a chemical spill w/a large number of victims (2)
A. Take a no rush approach
B. Direct self evacuating occupants to SRA
C. Begin performing Haz Mat duties
D. Immediately don CPC in preparation for entry

A

A B
C should not perform haz-mat duties until additional
companies arrive to control ambulatory victims
D Because of the difficulty of working in CPC, every effort should be made to quickly monitor areas of life hazard.

30
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Choose correct for samples taken by Haz Mat 1 for testing by DEP, but DEP reports 1 hour ETA. Who shall remain with samples until DEP arrives
A. FD Unit
B. Fire Marshal
C. NYPD

A

A B

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Regarding Cleanup Ops at Haz Mat incident correct
A. Cleanup is a FD function that may be delegated to other agencies
B. FD cooperates with DEP in arranging cleanup
C. Only Haz Mat 1 may transport samples for testing by DEP

A

B
A Cleanup is NOT a function of FD. However, the Fire
Department is responsible for ensuring that clean-up operations take place
C The Hazardous Materials Unit may take samples of materials for testing by DEP or DOHMH. Under no circumstances should any Fire Department unit, including the Haz Mat Unit, transport these samples or any hazardous material

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Haz Mat involving a rail car. Last resort correct
A. Commodity name stenciled on sides of tank car
B. Reporting marks and car number stenciled on sides and ends of tank car
C. Recommended DOT Rail Car guides (ex Guide 117 for pressurized tank cars) provided for emergency responders
D. Shipping Documents

A

C

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Rail car incident w/no info regarding content. Correct to identify product by
A. Reading commodity name stenciled on both sides and ends of car
B. Supplying reporting marks and car number that is stenciled on both sides and ends of car
C. Utilizing DOT recommended guides which is 1st priority in these situations
D. Utilize DOT placard, only one of which is req’d usually found on rear end of car

A

B These numbers given to Dispatch will facilitate identity the product carried

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You’re the IC at an ammonia leak from an ice skating rink. You’re deciding whether to evacuate downwind or shelter- in-place. Sheltering-in-place is the preferred alternative when the hazardous material displays all of the following characteristics except?
A: Low to moderate toxicity
B: Partially released and dissipating
C: Small quantity solid or liquid leak
D: A migrating vapor of low toxicity and quantity and people are safer indoors than outside

A

B. Totally released and dissipating

  1. 5.5 C 2
    * Sheltering-in-place is also the preferred alternative when the release of hazardous materials can be rapidly controlled at the source
  2. 5.5 C 5