Haz-Mat/ ERP Flashcards

1
Q

Distance to be maintained by everyone not actually engaged in operations at a LP gas tanker fire or emergency

A

1000 ft from the front and rear of the tanker

500 ft from the sides

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2
Q

What are the 5 ways a chemical can gain entry into the body?

A
Inhalation 
Skin contact
Ingestion
Puncture/ wound
Eyes
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3
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class #1 ?

A

Explosives

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4
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 2?

A

Compressed Gasses

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5
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 3?

A

Flammable Liquids

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6
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 4?

A

Flammable Solids

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7
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 5?

A

Oxidizers

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8
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 6?

A

Poisons

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9
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 7?

A

Radioactive Material

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10
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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 8?

A

Corrosives

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11
Q

The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 9?

A

Misc. Dangerous Goods

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12
Q

Shipping papers such as a Bill of Lading would be found where?

A

Truck. within reach of the driver

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13
Q

Shipping papers such as Waybill would be found where?

A

Railroad. carried by conductor in caboose or engine

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14
Q

Shipping papers such as Air Bill would be found where?

A

Aircraft. kept by the pilot

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15
Q

Shipping papers such as Cargo Manifest would be found where?

A

Ships. kept by master or first mate

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16
Q

LEL and UEL of Carbon Monoxide

A

12.5% LEL

74% UEL

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17
Q

T or F. Carbon Monoxide is slightly heavier than air

A

F. Slightly lighter than air

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18
Q

Conditions that would determine if the presence of CO was an “Incident”

A

No occupants are symptomatic and meter readings are 9PPM or less

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19
Q

Conditions that would determine if the presence of CO was an “Emergency”

A

Occupants are symptomatic or meter readings are greater than 9PPM

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20
Q

If CO exceeds 35 PPM (but below 100 PPM) in the atmosphere, the CO meter will cause an alarm of…

A

slow modulating tone (every 1 second)
slow flashing red lights (every 1 second)
slow vibration (every 1 second)

21
Q

What button turns off and on the CO meter?

A

Green circular button on the left. Hold for 5 secs

22
Q

If CO exceeds 100 PPM in the atmosphere, the CO meter will cause an alarm of…

A

Fast modulating tone (every 1/2 second)
Fast flashing light (every 1/2 second)
Fast vibration (every 1/2 second)

23
Q

Max readings displayed on the CO meter?

A

999 PPM

Readings of 1000 PPM or more will display ‘OL’

24
Q

The low battery alarm on the CO meter consists of :

A

1 beep (every 5 seconds)
1 flash (every 5 seconds)
1 quick vibration (every 1 minute)
Low battery icon will appear.

25
Q

When setting up a Gross Decon Corridor, consideration can be given to the use of two using 2 handlines, (2 1/2”) with a ____ nozzle, operating at ___PSI, approx ____Ft apart,

A

Aquastream
50-80 PSI
25’- 30’ apart

When using 2 pumpers for the corridor, they are parallel each other with aquastream nozzles on inside discharge gate, 25’ apart, 50-80 psi.

Hazmat 7, 2.4.3

26
Q

APRs can be used when authorized by the IC, this can only be done after…?

(ERP 7.3)

A

Air contaminant has been identified

O2 level bet. 19.5 & 23.5

Concentration has been measured

Filter is specific for contaminant

Air monitoring is on-going

27
Q

Who sets up the initial exclusion zone at a hazmat incident?

A

2nd Ladder team 2

28
Q

Who is assigned CFR duties at a haz-mat incident?

A

3rd Engine

29
Q

The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “health” diamond would be displayed by what color?

A

Blue

4 deadly
3 extreme danger
2 hazardous
1 slightly hazardous

30
Q

The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “flammability” diamond would be displayed by what color?

A

Red

4 flashpoint below 73 degrees
3 flashpoint below 100 degrees
2 flashpoint above 100 not exceeding 200
1 above 200
0 will not burn
31
Q

The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “reactivity” diamond would be displayed by what color?

A

Yellow

4 may detonate
3 shock and heat may detonate 
2 violent chemical change 
1 unstable if heated 
0 stable
32
Q

The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “special information” diamond would be displayed by what color?

A

White

OX -Oxidizer
W (with slash) -Use no water
ACID  - acid 
ALK- Alkali
COR- corrosive
33
Q

Mustard and Lewisite are examples of ___ agents

A

Blister agents

34
Q

Distinctive odor of blister agents?

A

Garlic

35
Q

Tabun, sarin, soman, VX are examples of ___ agents ?

A

Nerve agents

36
Q

What are the outward signs of nerve agents?

A

Sludgem

37
Q

What are the outward signs of exposure to mustards?

A

Do not appear for several hours, skin blistering

38
Q

Hydrogen cyanide and cyanogen chloride are example of what kind of agent?

A

Blood

39
Q

What is the distinctive odor of blood agents?

A

Burnt almonds

40
Q

Chlorine, ammonia and phosgene are what kind of chemical agents?

A

Choking agents

41
Q

One cubic foot of propane liquid expands ___ times as a gas

A

270

42
Q

Methanol is a flammable liquid and has a flash point of ___?

A

54 deg F
Vapor slightly heavier than air
Pale blue flame

43
Q

What is the distance to be maintained by FD units from a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/container?

A

50’ radius

100’ from exhaust fan opening

44
Q

What signal should be transmitted and what actions can be by first alarm units for NO smoke or fire showing from a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container

A

10-80 code 1

stretch precautionary handline, and supply line to FDC of water extinguishing system

45
Q

What signal should be transmitted and what actions can be by first alarm units for smoke or fire showing from a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container

A

10-80 code 1
Shut down the ESS (E Stop) at FDC or inside electrical room ( if ESS is supplying a building)
Charge water extinguishing system.
Use exterior lines to cool adjacent cabinets or exposures.

46
Q

Are FD members permitted to open a cabinet door of a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container?

A

yes but only after consultation with subject matter expert

47
Q

Are FD members ever permitted to enter a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container?

A

No.

Also no overhauling

48
Q

How many CPC trained members are required to make up a team for entry into a contaminated area?

A

5.
2 Entry
2 Backup
1 Decon