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1
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what are the properties of LPG gas

A

Oderless**
Flammable
Heavier Then Air (1.5 to 2 times heavier - will sink)**
non toxic/poisonous

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how should you approach LP gas fires or leaks

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whenever possible * Upwind

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What distance should be kept for personnel not engaged in operations for LP gas emergencies

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atleast 1000 feet from the front and rear and 500 from the sides

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4
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At LP gas fires when can you put out the fire

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do not extinguish until the leak has been stopped, except under extreme conditions

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5
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Where do tank failures under fire conditions usually occur for LP gas tanks

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Vapor Area

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6
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before LPG tank failure what happens within the tank

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The rise in pressure will cause an increase in fire or a rise in noise level or both

may blister or bubble

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7
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Can you move a tank involved in fire

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no attempt should be made unless a specific condition develops that makes it desirable to move . Move UPRIGHT*** never drag

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8
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what is effective in dispersing LP gas vapor?

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water spray should be used asap directing the spray stream across the normal vapor path and to a safe area

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9
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what class of hazardous material is compressed gas

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2

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10
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How quick can a breve occur

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in a matter of minutes

a relief valve can not prevent a bleve

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11
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can an impact failure of a cylander in transportation cause a bleve

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yes

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12
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If the tank area of a vehicle is involved in a fire what shall be done in reguards to the stream

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direct water fog on the tanks outer surface to keep it cool from the heat or flame

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13
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the discharge point of the relief valve on passenger cars are positioned where

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within 45 degreees of vertical

top of trunk
rear quarter panel
off the rear bumper

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14
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what shall be done if you cannot fine the discharge point of the relief valve on the exterior of the vehicle

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under the cover of water fog, open the trunk to get at the fuel tank and then turn off the supply valve and apply water

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15
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What are the properties of natural gas

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Flammable
non toxic
Lighter than air*** (will rise)

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16
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Compressed natural gas cylinders are subject to failure but not do what

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not bleve because they do not contain liquid

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17
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is natural gas lighter than air?

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natural gas is lighter than air (2/3 as heavy) and will dissipate quickly

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18
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what are some properties of methanol

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slightly heavier than air
pale blue flame
highly flammable

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19
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what is the most effective agent to extinguish methanol fires

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purple K

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20
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what are the classes for hazardous materials

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Every Good Lieutenant SOP Requires Correcting Members

1- Explosives
2-Compressed Gas
3- Flammable Liquids
4- flammable Solids
5- Oxidizers
6- Poisons
7- Radioactive marerial
8- Corrosives
9- Misc. goods

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21
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where are the shipping papers for a truck

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“bill of landing” is kept in the cab within reach of the driver

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22
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where are the shipping papers for railroad

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the “waybill” is carried by the conductor in the caboose or engine

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23
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where are the shipping papers for aircraft

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the airbill is kept by the pilot

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24
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where are the shipping papers for ships

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the cargo manifest is kept by the master or firstmate

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25
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what shall be done if no info is available from placards or chemical names on vehicle

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obtain the transporters name on the vehicle
license plate number and state

for railroad cars use the railroads name and the number on the car***

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26
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what is the last resort in identifyya hazardous material

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if no ID number or shipping name can be found you should match the diamond shaped placard with a placard in the guidebook and then turn to the page number given***

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27
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how shall first arriving units relay the identity of a substance

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letter by letter phonetically to the dispatcher

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28
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when are placards required to be posted

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trucks transporting over 1000 pounds of the material

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29
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when members suspect or discover any type of lab what shall be done

A

immediately stop
don’t touch anything
retrace steps and back out

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30
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what notifications must be made in the discovery of a lab

A

batt
deputy chief
hazmat
nypd
BFI

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31
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In the discovery of asbestos what shall be done

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contact hazmat batt via dispatcher, cell or radio
transmit appropriate 10-80 code specifying

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32
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what shall be done when discovering asbestos

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gently wet down the suspected material using a fog spray this will minimize the fibers that become airborne

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33
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what are the properties of CO

A

flammable gas
lower ex. level 12.5%. higher ex level 74%
slightly lighter than air

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34
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where shall secondary CO meters be worn

A

ladder companies assign to the OV
Engine companies with the CFR equipment on bag

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35
Q

how much more is CO attracted to hemoglobin than O2

A

210 more

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36
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what are symptoms of CO poisoning

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low level - flu like symptoms
medium level - drowsiness, loss of consciousness
high level - seizure, coma, death

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37
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what shall be done if individuals are showing signs of COnpoisoning

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immediately evacuate area
ventilate,
request EMS

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38
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when shall the IC request a utility company for a co emergency

A

level over 9ppm
units shut off gas
symptoms of co poisoning

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39
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do readings greater than 9 but less than 100

A

potentially dangerous
Recxomended that people leave area

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40
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Co reading of 100 ppm or greater

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potentially lethal level
begin evacuation of affected area**

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41
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when a fatality or serious injury associated with CO what shall be done

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the IC shall have BFI notified through the borough dispatcher *****

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42
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what is a 10-38 code 1

A

Detector activation for low battery, defective, unwarranted

43
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what is a 10-38 code 2

A

Co incident reading 1-9 ppm

44
Q

what is a 10-38 code 3

A

Co emergency reading greater than 9 ppm

45
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10-38 code 4

A

no detector activation

46
Q

if CO exceeds 35 PPM the CO meter will do what

A

a slow tone every second
slow flashin red every second
slow vibration every second

when levels fall below 35 the alarm will turn off

47
Q

if COnexceeds 100 ppm what will the meter do

A

fast tone every 1/2 second
flashing red lights every 1/2 second
fast vibration every 1/2 second

when it falls below 100 it will go into low alarm mode

48
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on the drager pac co meter when is A1 activated

A

35 ppm - can be acknowledged and silenced by pressing okay

slow tone, flashing light, vibration - every second

49
Q

when is A2 activated on the drager CO meter

A

100ppm
fast tone, light, vibration every 1/2 second

50
Q

when CO meters display readings exceeding 2000 ppm, what will be displayed on the drager meter

A

RRR - concentration to high to measure

51
Q

what is the purpose of CPC units

A

to assist in search and rescue and removal of victims, both civilians and responders

52
Q

will the CPC officer ever don a chemical suit

A

not unless the situation indicates that a suit is required in order to properly supervise the operation

  • entry team not in line of sight
  • complex entry team operation
53
Q

what is important in regards to both cpc trained members while operating

A

both members equipped with radios
work in close proximity of one another

54
Q

what are some important responsibilities of cpc trained members

A

always operate line of sight of each other
They determine their order of decontamination **

55
Q

what must be done if the CPC team members operate out of the line of sight from the officer

A

give a detailed description of the areas they pass through

56
Q

what are some duties for the cpc trained team

A

locate victims and perform noxious stimulus triage at multiple victim incidents

(method used when multiple unconscious victims - nudges)

57
Q

how shall the CPC backup team or standby team be positioned

A

both legs in suit, outer boots and surgical gloves on, scba donned, cylinder open and facepiece on

***BUT regulator disengaged from facepiece

***RIGHT arm in suit and identity tag in place
(left arm out of suit to don regulator)

58
Q

what is important in reguards to decontamination stations

A

MUST be established prior to any entry
primary function is to provide immediate decon to entry team
secondary function is used to decon first responders and or civilians until FD shows arrive

59
Q

what is the decon process in the gross decon corridor

A

have victims remove outer clothing
wash victims down with water (and soap)

60
Q

when a FF wearing bunker gear removes SCBA, gloves, and hood the percentage of contamination eliminated is higher than

A

90%

61
Q

when operating a 2-1/2 fog nozzle for mass decon the recommended operating pressure range is between what

A

50-80 psi

62
Q

if using 2 hand lines for decon how far apart shall they be

A

approx 25-30 feet apart

63
Q

what is the preferred method of decon

A

the use of two pumpers

64
Q

how shall two pumpers be positioned for decon

A

25 feet apart with the panels facing the outside

place fog nozzle on discharge gate

65
Q

what is the recxomended pressure for two pumpers used for decon

A

50- 80 psi

66
Q

what are some other methods of decon that can be used

A

tower ladder with turbo master fog nozzle
aerial ladder pipe with fog nozzle
multiversal spray shower 20 feet wide 30 long

67
Q

what shall members operating the decon area wear

A

must wear full PPE including mask, gloves, and hood and when able they should decon themselves

68
Q

if a HM tech engine has four tech FF and a detail the order of pref for the detail is what

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1-HNTU with greater than 5 FF
2- Hazmat 1 with greater than 7 FF
3- squad company with greater than 5 FF
4- tech 1 FF from a soc ladder company 5FF
5- a decon engine or CPC ladder FF 5FF
6- Any FF unit with surplus’s staffing

69
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what is the role of soc support ladder members during decon

A

can perform decon of members

these members are not trained or equipped to perform mitigation activities such as stopping a product

70
Q

when doing a high angle response what ripe shall the unit utilize

A

the 1/2 kerman toe rope in place of the LSR

71
Q

what are the limitations of SOC trained ladder members

A

shall not be permitted any rescue out of line of site of officer

back up rescuer

not attempt in hazardous unidentifiable

72
Q

what is the role of a SOC member in trench cave ops

A

they shall begin scene eval. and hazard ID

73
Q

when is shoring not needed for cave in evacuations

A

entirely stable rock
less than 5 feet in depth

74
Q

what kind of area is a chemical suicide common

A

confined, usually a vehicle or small room

75
Q

what is the correct code for a chemical suicide

A

10-80 code 1 - ensure PD response

76
Q

what are important fire ops during a chemical suicide

A

stretch a charged fog nozzle primarily for decon

ventilate vehicle or occupancy prior to entering

avoid disturbing the container

** remove patient from the hazardous environment and check for responsiveness
(if unresponsive and presumed death, handle as a crime scene)

77
Q

what does a tech decon task force consist of

A

Soc support ladder
Decon engine
CPC ladder***
and batt chief

78
Q

what does tech decon involve

A

flushing contaminants with small amounts of water with decon solution or soap.

79
Q

who is designated the tech decon task force leader

A

the Batt chief and all communications between the task force and the IC will be through the leader

80
Q

to operate as a decon engine what staffing requirements are there

A

staffed with a minimum of 1 trained officer and 3 trained FF

81
Q

where are all tech decon procedures performed

A

inside the warm zone

82
Q

can a decon engine perform multiple procedures at an incident

A

no only one

83
Q

how long does the bio detection system analysis take

A

90 minutes to complete

84
Q

a code card is mandatory for a USPS with Bio detection system how shall it be indicated

A

“USPSS bio detection system”

85
Q

when responding to a bio detection system, what shall always be done to prevent fdny from being exposed

A

always verify the type of incident (fire, medical etc.)

86
Q

where shall units respond to BDS alarms

A

initial units will meet USPS at designated location

87
Q

who will provide decon and back up for USPS inspectors

A

NYPD provides

88
Q

at a BDS alarm, what is the role of FDNY units

A

USPS will conduct the primary and secondary searches
FDNY will enter only for immediate life safety

89
Q

what is the code for a confirmed BDS activation

A

a 10-80

90
Q

where shall additional units above the alarm assignment proceed to for BDS alarms

A

the FD staging area

91
Q

primary and back up decon companies shall be staffed with

A

minimum of 2 FF trained to decon engine level

92
Q

when the Decon shower aparatus is responding what is needed

A

both the DSA and the regularly assigned apparatus

93
Q

where shall the DSA be positioned at an operation

A

at the end of the contamination reduction corridor

94
Q

how is it recxomended that the DSA position it’s apparatus

A

backed into position in the middle of the street or intersection

95
Q

if a patient is exposed to anthrax, what shall be done

A

ask patient to remove their outer clothing if possible and bag it in a clear plastic bag

96
Q

what are some common symptoms of fentanyl exposure

A

Slowed heart rate
slow shallow breathing
pin point pupils
low blood pressure

97
Q

when shall a second narcan device be used

A

if after 2-3 minutes there is minimal or no response

initiate transport after 5 minutes

98
Q

when doing personal decon what MUST be avoided

A

use of alcohol based hand disinfectants or bleach solutions

99
Q

if exposure to synthetic opioids occur during FF ops, what shall be done with the PPE (good test question)

A

should be lightly wetted( sprayed just enough)
removed and stored until proper decon can be done

100
Q

when responding to a lithium ion incident a minimum of what shall be maintained

A

50 foot radius from container
100 foot from exhaust fan opening

101
Q

if the FDC is located closer than 59 feet from nearest lithium ion container only who may order you to enter

A

the IC

102
Q

if a confirmed fire with a lithium ion battery what shall be done (good test question)

A

shut down the ESS (ESTOP) at FDC or inside the electrical room if supplying the building

engine company shall connect to the FDC suppling the system or container

use narrow fog or straight stream at max reach

103
Q

can overhauling be done on any ESS

A

no and no FDNY personnel shall enter any container

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