ERP/Hazmat Flashcards
Match the correct shipping document to the transportation vehicle
Bill of lading. Trucks
Waybill. Boat\ship
Air bill. Train
Cargo manifest. Plane
Trucks - bill of lading
Boat/ship - cargo manifest
Plane - air bill
Train - waybill
Match terms:
Hot zone. Support zone
Warm zone. Exclusion zone
Cold zone. Contamination reduction zone
Hot zone = exclusion zone
Warm zone = contamination reduction zone
Cold zone = support zone
What color tape should be used to identify the warm zone and the hot zone
Red barrier tape for the perimeter of the hot zone
Yellow barrier tape for the perimeter of the warm zone
At a hazmat incident what zone does all decontamination activities occur in?
Warm zone aka contamination reduction zone
T or f
The support zone it’s the outermost zone and is considered only slightly contaminated
False it is considered uncontaminated, it is the outermost zone
The contamination reduction corridor is in which zone?
Warm zone aka contamination reduction zone
There are 4 levels of chemical protective clothing. Which is the highest and where does bunker gear ranked?
Level A is highest and level D is the lowest protection. Bunker gear is NOT classified as chemical protective clothing
Who authorizes the use of an APR? A- company officer B- IC C- hazmat officer D- hazmat battalion
B - IC authorizes use of APR
At a hazmat incident what are the 4 reason when evacuation is the best option?
1-there is immediate danger of fire or explosion
2-potential for discharge is great, hasn’t happened yet, and there is time to move people
3-discharge has taken place, but there is sufficient time to move people
4-people not yet in the path or release will be threatened by changing conditions
At a hazmat incident when is sheltering in place the preferred choice?
1-Evacuation cannot be properly managed 2- the hazardous material is: A-low in toxicity B-totally released and dissipating C-small quantity D-people are safer indoors E-release can rapidly be controlled at source
In what zone is the casualty collection point, safe area of refuge?
Casualty collection point is in the support zone
Safe are of refuge is in the contamination reduction zone
T or. F
At a hazmat incident initial rescue operations should concentrate on the most severely effected.
False, initial rescue operations focus on able bodied victims
At a hazmat incident what is the 1st ladder responsible for?
Hazard assessment
The first arriving ladder at a hazmat incident will have two team. What are they for?
Team 1 is hazard identification
Team 2 is information resources
At a hazmat incident the second ladder will have two teams, what are they called?
Team 1 - information resources
Team 2- site access control
At a hazmat incident the 1st arriving engine is responsible for what?
Water supply
At a hazmat incident the second arriving engine is responsible for what?
Site access control
T or F
At a hazmat incident the 1st and 2nd arriving engines may end up doing CFR duties.
True
At a hazmat incident what will the 3rd arriving engine be responsible for?
CFR duties, if the 1st and 2nd engines are already doing this they could be responsible for water supply or site access control
What are the 4 colors of the NFPA diamond and what do they represent and where is each color on the diamond?
Left - Blue - health hazard
top - Red - flammability
Right - yellow - reactivity
Bottom - white - special hazards
The NFPA diamond has colors and numbers, the numbers are 0-4. Which number is most dangerous and which is least dangerous?
4- is most dangerous
0- is least dangerous
T of F
At a chemical suicide you should rely on your sense of smell for the presence of chemicals.
False, your sense of smell will quickly become desensitized
T or F
At a chemical suicide you should stretch and charge a hoseline, why is this T or F?
True, primarily for decontamination of the victim, but can also be used for vapor dispersal or extinguishment of fire if they ignite.
T or F
ventilate a car or occupancy prior to entering at the scene fo a chemical suicide.
True
At the scene of a chemical suicide do you remove the victim prior to the start of ems duties or start ems duties prior to removal?
Remove the victim before starting ems duties
What does hydrogen sulfide gas smell like?
Rotten eggs
What does hydrogen cyanide gas smell like?
Bitter almonds
What does phosphine gas smell like?
Fish or garlic
What is decon frisking?
When meters are used after a victim has showered to see if the decon is effective
To operate as a decon engine you need the officer to be decon trained and 3 trained ff’s. If the officer taps out and the FF who is acting as the officer is trained and the 3 remaining ff’s are trained, can they still operate as a decon engine?
Yes
On an EMS run you suspect the person has overdosed on fentanyl. Do you perform cpr where you found them or do you move them?
Move them from the area to avoid possible contaminating yourself
T or F
When administering Narcan, use 4mg in one nostril, if minimal or no response after 2-3 minutes use another 4mg in the other nostril
True
T or f
Is synthetic opioids are suspected of getting on your bunker gear, lightly wet the gear first then take it off and bag it.
True
T or F
When suspected of being contaminated by a synthetic opioid, gear/uniform should be placed in a clear bag and tagged.
True
t or. F. When operating at a fire in an electrical storage system (ESS) members are to stay behind physical barriers surrounding the ESS.
True
At a USPS facility there was an alarm for the bio detection system activation. Who is responsible to account for USPS employees? When do we enter the facility?
USPS will account for their personnel and they will conduct a primary and secondary search
We do not enter the facility during the initial stages unless there is a life hazard that needs immediate attention
A decontamination shower apparatus has enough towels and disposable garments to decon how many people?
100 people
Primary and back-up decon companies will be staffed with at least __#__ members who are decon trained.
2, at least 2 members
You are at a scene of an unknown substance, who makes the call wether or not to decon people and/or firefighters?
The IC
