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Haz Mat Ops Bulletins Flashcards

1
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CHEMTREC operates in two stages. What are they?

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Immediate advice for responders and shipper notification

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With exception of First Due Engine Company, a minimum of how far away should units stage away from a WMD Incident?

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2 Blocks

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The Haz Mat Unit carries detection equipment for various agents used as WMD. What agent is the most difficult to detect out of all of them?

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Biological

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When decontaminating persons exposed to WMD, in ideal situations, what is the recommended flushing/showering times?

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2-3 Minutes

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What is the preferred method of water application for WMD victim decontamination?

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High Volume, Low Pressure application

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Following a bombing, the Incident Commander will consider removing rescuers to a safe location if a complete bomb sweep is not underway within what time period?

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15 Minutes

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What type of sample should be taken from a person suspected of being contaminated during a nuclear/ radiological event?

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Nasal Swab

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Whom should a member contact during regular duty hours if they suspect a terrorist attack is being planned?

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Deputy Fire Chief of Special Operations

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9
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What percentage of intentional explosion victims usually die immediately?

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90%

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10
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What’s the assignment for a bomb threat.

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1 Engine Company, 1 Truck Company, Haz Mat Unit, Rescue Squad, the Special Operations Battalion Fire Chief (or next closest), an EMS unit, and an EMS Supervisor

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11
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All Department issue portable and vehicle mounted cell phones as well as personal cell phones and MDTs must be turned off when within how many feet of a suspected bombing device?

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500 Feet

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12
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What is the minimum assignment to a bombing incident?

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A Box Alarm Assignment with a Cave In Task Force, Haz Mat Task Force, Mass Casualty Support Group, EMS Task Force and the Safety Officer

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13
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What consists of a EMS Task Force?

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3 BLS Units
2 Medic Units
1 EMS Supervisor

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14
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What does ALARA mean?

Exposure

A 
As 
Low
As 
Reasonably
Achievable
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15
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What are the Three principles of ALARA?

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Time
Distance
Shielding

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16
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What is the minimum distance all units should stage from a Bomb Threat or Suspicious Package incident

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1500 Feet

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17
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When utilizing Master Stream Decontamination, two (2) Engine Companies will be positioned approximately what distance apart?

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15 feet

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18
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When utilizing a Covered Wagon Decontamination, position fire apparatus approximately what distance apart, parallel to each other?

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12 feet

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19
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When responding to an explosion or event with numerous people down or incapacitated, where should you begin your approach?

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300 feet from the edge of the debris field

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20
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When operating in a Radiological incident, what is the Absolute Turn-back Limit?

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250 R/HR

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21
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What is the fill pressure at the outlet of the Natural Gas fueling nozzle?

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3000psi

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22
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When attempting to locate the source of CO in a residence, set the furnace thermostat to what?

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90 degrees

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23
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What is the background color of the certified Non-PCB transformer label?

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Light Blue

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24
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What is the operating pressure for the Andrews Underground Fuel Pipeline?

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300 PSI

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25
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What is the static pressure for the Andrews Underground Fuel Pipeline at the river’s end?

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85

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26
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Who is Technical Decontamination performed on?

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Responders wearing PPE and who have been exposed to an agent/chemical

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27
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When establishing the perimeter of the Technical Decontamination area, what shall identify the dirty side?

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Red Tape

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28
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You are the newly assigned Sergeant to a Mass Decon Task Force Truck Company. On which day of the week will your company be required to drill on these duties and responsibilities?

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Each Tuesday your shift works

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29
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What determines order of entry into Technical Decon Corridor from the Hot Zone?

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Start with the person that’s lowest on air.

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30
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What type of respiratory protection shall be used when involved with asbestos containing materials?

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SCBA

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31
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What level of CO may be present under normal conditions and shall not be considered hazardous?

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1-8 ppm

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32
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What pressure do Washington Gas Transmission lines operate at?

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60 to 300 PSI

33
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The ignition point of natural gas is ________

A

1100-1200 Degrees

34
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When wearing external dosimeters, how often should they be read and reported?

A

Every 15 minutes

35
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What type of explosive device detonates at speeds greater than 3000fps

A

High order explosives

36
Q

Carbon monoxide incidents can be terminated when readings reach what level?

A

8ppm

37
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S.C.B.A. shall be placed in service in any atmosphere containing carbon monoxide at or over how man parts per million

A

35ppm

38
Q

When overhauling at a fire where the presence of asbestos is suspected, which if the following precautions should not be taken

A

Ventilate building throughly utilizing PPV

39
Q

Where does the The Andrew Underground Fuel Transmission Pipeline run?

A

Underground from a point in the Anacostia River just below the South Capitol street bridge, it runs parallel to Suitland Parkway on US Park Services property

40
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How many hours a week is the Andrews Pipe line in use pumping jet fuel from barges to Andrews

A

17-20Hours

41
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Although every company should be prepared to support the set-up and support of a Technical Decontamination operation, in general, which companies will be responsible for this task?

A

Engines 6, 12, 26

Trucks 4, 15

42
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In the Technical Decon setup, what are blue buckets used for?

A

Weapons collection

43
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Blunt trauma, lacerations, fractures and penetrating injuries patterns are most likey to be caused by which type of blast injury?

A

Phase II

44
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What type of accountability shall be used at a WMD event?

A

Level III

45
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What is the ignition point of natural gas?

A

1100º-1200º F

46
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Chlorine is how many times heavier than air?

A

2½

47
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You have been exposed to an illicit PCP drug laboratory. What should you do with the clothing you were wearing at the scene?

A

Turn clothing over to the proper authorities to be booked as evidence

48
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You and your company have used your go bags on an actual incident. Along with a special report, what from shall be submitted to the Special Ops Deputy?

A

53.1

49
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Mass Decon task force #2 is comprised of what two companies?

A

Engine 8

Truck 7

50
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All members of companies that are part of the “Mass Decon Task force” shall be certified to what level?

A

NFPA Haz Mat Operations

51
Q

M8 and M9 paper is used to detect what hazardous substance?

A

Chemical Warfare Agents

52
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How many parts per million of carbon monoxide must the Haz-Mat unit be called?

A

35

53
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On a post bombing incident the first due Engine Company will stop and give a report a minimum of how many feet away from the incident?

A

500 feet

54
Q

The natural background radiation level in the DC area is?

A

5-10µR/hr

55
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What is the diameter of a fire valve?

A

2½”

56
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Washington Gas low pressure lines contains how many PSI?

A

1/5th psi to ¼ psi

57
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Where might you encounter a hydrocyanic gas vault?

A

Furriers

58
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Low explosives detonate at speeds less than__________, and high speed explosives are known to detonate at speeds greater than__________?

A

3,000ft/sec

59
Q

What is the most often used method of attack against the United States?

A

VBIED(Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device)

60
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Fire & EMS units should be withdrawn from the hazard area at a WMD incident until:

A

A comprehensive hazard and risk assessment has been completed

61
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Minimal PPE at a WMD incident will include:

A

Firefighting gear and with SCBA

62
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Standard PBI turnout gear with SCBA provides a first responder with sufficient protection from nerve agent vapor hazards inside interior or downwind areas of the hot zone to allow __ minutes rescue time for known live victims.

A

30

63
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Self-taped turnout gear with SCBA provides sufficient protection in an unknown nerve agent environment for a __ minute reconnaissance to search for living victims.

A

3 Minutes

64
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The removal of a victim’s clothing contaminated with chemical agents is very important as up to __ percent of the contamination maybe removed by disrobing.

A

80%

65
Q

Which type of decon is suitable for non-ambulatory victims?

A

Covered Wagon

66
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A low order explosive detonates at speeds

A

Less than 3000 FPS

67
Q

Areas that are secured and are usually staffed by trained personnel or officials and include government and military facilities, nuclear plants, and some critical infrastructure are referred to as:

A

Hard Targets

68
Q

Suicide attacks are responsible for what percentage of terrorism deaths?

A

48%

69
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Secondary devices usually detonate within how many minutes of the primary explosion.

A

20 Minutes

70
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What type of blast injury occurs when the victim becomes a projectile and is thrown into objects.

A

Type II

71
Q

Government and military facilities, nuclear plants, and some critical infrastructure are considered to be?

A

Hard Targets

72
Q

The use of equipment in the “Go Bag” must be authorized by:

A

The incident commander

73
Q

When dealing with biological agents how long is the incubation period for Anthrax?

A

1-5 days

74
Q

When dealing with radiological readings what is the absolute turn back level?

A

200 R/hr

75
Q

The curb gate valve operation is to turn the 2” square operating head clockwise until the valve resist further turning: Which is how many turns depending on the size of the valve?

A

6-20

76
Q

Chlorine gas is approximately how many times heavier than air?

A

2.5

77
Q

What is used to control airborne asbestos dust or particles on the fire ground operations?

A

Wide Angle fog stream

78
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You respond to an inside gas leak. At what percentage of the Lower Explosive Limit(LEL) will the building be evacuated?

A

10% LEL

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