ERP ADD 4 Radiological OP.'s

Question 1

Radiological materials come in all 3 physical states. FF’s should assume all 3 types of ionizing radiation are being emitted from the source. What are the 3 types of physical states?

Answer 1

solid, liquid & gas

intro 1

Question 2

A person can be exposed to a haz-mat such as radiological material thru 4 routes of entry. What are they?

Answer 2

Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption, & Penetration/Injection

1.2.1A

Question 3

The rad-alert 50 is a radiological monitor issued to all engines, trucks, rescues, squads,HMC1 haz-tac &chiefs thru-out NYC. When must units carry the the rad-50?

Answer 3

out of qtrs.
AFID
responding to complaints
during the assessment of emergencies & fires.
2.1

Question 4

A radiological incident is a situation where meter readings are above background from a legitimate source & the source has or has not been released from its container?

Answer 4

HAS NOT been released.
2.2
A radiological emergency would be when it has been either accidentally or intentionally released from its container. 2..3

Question 5

T/F: Initial ops. for victim rescue & fire suppression should not be impeded for rates in the mR/hr range?

Answer 5

TRUE.

3.1.2 B

Question 5

T/F: Intial ops. for victim rescue & fire suppression should not be impeded for rates in the mR/hr range?

Answer 5

TRUE.

3.1.2 B

Question 6

When we know an IND ( improvised nuclear device) has been detonated how long shall units responding wait to enter the area of detonation?
A. 10 min.
B. 20 min.
C. 15 min.
D. 35 min.

Answer 6

C. 15 minutes post detonation

3.1.4 C

Question 7

T/F: Initial ops. for victim rescue & fire suppression should not be impeded for rates in the mR/hr range?

Answer 7

TRUE.

3.1.2 B

Question 8

When we know an IND ( improvised nuclear device) has been detonated how long shall units responding wait to enter the area of detonation?
A. 10 min.
B. 20 min.
C. 15 min.
D. 35 min.

Answer 8

C. 15 minutes post detonation

3.1.4 C

Question 9

Units are to operate upwind & uphill at a radiological release if possible.  When approaching the scene Lt. Surbito instructs his LCC to be aware of what?
A. Ash, debris
B. leakage or spill resulting from fire
C. overhead wires
D. lite trees

Answer 9

A, B.

Do not drive apparatus thru these.

Question 10

1st arriving units should be aware of the signs indicating presence or release of haz-mat. What are some indicators?
A. radiological placards or warning signs visible
B. Responses involving explosives
C. Response to ship-board fire
D. Response to college doing research on radioactive shit.

Answer 10

All choices are correct.

4.1

Question 11

When the radiation level exceeds what rate on the rad-50 will the device sound an alarm?
A. .01mR/hr
B. 1mR/hr
C. 50m R/hr
D. 2 mR/hr

Answer 11

B. 1 mR/hr
this is the action level.
4.2

Question 12

What is the max. dose rate the rad-50 will read?
A. 50 mR/hr
B. 100 mR/hr
C. 75 mR/hr
D. 35 mR/hr

Answer 12

A. 50 mR/hr

4.4.2

Question 13

Knowing the answers to the previous questions, can units operate for rescue & fire suppression when the rad-50 determines the max 50 mR/hr?

Answer 13

yes. if its the only meter on scene units can continue to operate in full PPE w/ personal dosimeter. units can use siac or canberra meters as well. 4.4.2

Question 14

When turning on the rad-50 the switch should be in the AUDIO position for proper operation. Ensure the mode switch is in the ?
A. R/hr position
B. mR/hr position
C. Lr/hr position
D. 10 toes up

Answer 14

B. mR/hr position

ADD. 4a 2.1

Question 15

After turning the unit on how long does it require to show a complete reading on the LCD?
A. 1 min
B. 30 sec.
C. 45 sec.
D. 25 sec.

Answer 15

A. 1 minute

ADD 4a 2.1 note

Question 16

A reading of what on the rad-50 would define the "hotline" ( defining the hot zone)?
A. 1mR/hr
B. 2mR/hr
C. 3mR/hr
D. 50mR/hr

Answer 16

B. 2mR/hr

This area should be marked using the red barrier tape. ADD 4a 2.6

Question 17

Maintenance of the rad-50 requires that the 9 volt battery be changed every\_\_\_ months?
A. 4 
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1

Answer 17

B. 3 months
Jan. 1, April 1, July 1, Oct 1 every year
4.1

Question 18

Potassium iodide tablets (KI) are provided to members to protect their thyroid gland from radioactive iodine. Who has & where are KI tablets stored?

Answer 18

Engines, squads rescue co.s carry them in their CFR carry bags/1st aid kit. Trucks, batt. div’s., Borough comm. & command chiefs will carry them in their 1st aid kits OR glovebox of apparatus.
5.2 ADD. 4C

Question 19

KI tablets can be stored for how long w/out losing their potency?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 1 year

Answer 19

B. 5 years

ADD 4c 5.1

Question 20

When shall members take the tablets?
A. IC says so
B. Chief of Dept. says so
C. Med. officer says so
D. Co. officer says so

Answer 20

B. chief of dept.
note under 5.4
ADD 4C

Question 21

The ultra radiac has the capability to detect what types of radiation?
A. Alpha
B. Gamma
C. Beta
D. x-ray

Answer 21

B, D. Gamma & x-ray

ADD. 4D 1.2

Question 22

When shall officers have their ultra-radiac meter powered on & when shall they have it w/ them?

Answer 22

continuously secured to HT case, & turned on whenever out of qtrs.
2.1 ADD 4D
the meter is to be turned off when back at qtrs.

Question 23

After powering on the meter you perform an operational test by pressing & holding what button?

Answer 23

clr/test

6.3 ADD 4D

Question 24

When testing when its done the meter will in 10 seconds return to rate mode. If you see a blinking 9 what does this indicate?

Answer 24

the meter passed all tests.
if it displayed a blinking 0 it failed & is placed OOS
6.3

Question 25

The unit is powered by four AAA batteries. Which provide how many hours of continuous monitoring & if a blinking BAT is seen in top left corner what does that indicate?

Answer 25

fresh batt. provides 150 hours.
blinking batt.= 10 hours or less of useful life
8.1, 8.3

Question 26

How many batteries shall be stored w/ the FF ultraradiac storage container for each meter?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20

Answer 26

A. 8

8.4