Hazmat

Question 1

Objectives of the Fire Department for a biological event

Answer 1

Ensure safety of the public and FD personnel
Remove any exposed victims form the affected area
Identify the biological agent and any associated hazards
Ensure decontamination of exposed civilians
Triage, treat, and transport any injured or exposed persons
Mitigate any biological release
Decontaminate FD personnel and the affected area
Assist law enforcement to preserve crime scenes
Restore scene safety and services before terminating the incident

Question 2

Crisis Task Force sections

Answer 2

Administration Section
Operations Section
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Finance/Legal Section

Question 3

Administration Section

Answer 3

Fire Commissioner
First Deputy Commissioner
Chief of Department
Chief of Safety
Deputy Commissioner for Intergovernmental Affairs
Deputy Commissioner for Public Information

Question 4

Operations Section

Answer 4

Chief of Operations
Chief of EMS Command
Assistant Chief of Fire Operations
Assistant Chief of EMS command
Chief of Special Operations

Question 5

Planning Section

Answer 5

Chief of Planning and Strategy
Chief of Management and Staffing
Chief of Counterterrorism and Emergency Response
Chief Medical Officer - Medical Affairs

Question 6

Logistics Section

Answer 6

Chief of Logistics and Support
Chief of Communications
Deputy Commissioner for Support Services
Assistant Commissioner Fleet/Technical Services
Assistant Commissioner Facilities Management
Chief Medical Officer - Health Services
Chief Fire Marshal

Question 7

Finance/Legal Section

Answer 7

Assistant Commissioner for Budget and Finance
Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs

Question 8

Initial Exclusion Zone at a Hazmat Incident

Answer 8

At least 300 feet in all directions from the source or point of release. Reevaluate periodically.

Question 9

How long should any responder be restricted from entering the scene of a overt biological agent release.

Answer 9

At least 30 minutes to an hour

Question 10

A

Answer 10

A

Question 11

What should FDNY members do if they come across any Firearm, ammunition, or incendiary device?

Answer 11

Members shall not attempt to handle or move ANY firearm, ammunition, or incendiary device.
Do not disturb the item.
Promptly notify the IC
Notifications shall be made to the NYPD and the BFI

Question 12

HT and cell phones should not be operated within how many feet of a suspected incendiary device?

Answer 12

150 feet

Question 13

Apparatus, Post, and Marine Radios should not be operated within how many feet of an incendiary device?

Answer 13

300 feet

Question 14

How far away should people not engaged in operations stay from an LP tank on a vehicle?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What class of hazardous materials are explosives?

Answer 15

1

Question 16

What class of hazardous materials are compressed gases?

Answer 16

2

Question 17

What class of Hazardous Materials are flammable liquids?

Answer 17

3

Question 18

What class of flammable materials are Flammable Solids?

Answer 18

4

Question 19

What class of hazardous materials are Oxidizers?

Answer 19

5

Question 20

What class of hazardous materials are poisons?

Answer 20

6

Question 21

What class of hazardous materials are Radioactive Materials?

Answer 21

7

Question 22

What class of hazardous materials are Corrosives?

Answer 22

8

Question 23

What class of hazardous materials are miscellaneous dangerous goods?

Answer 23

9

Question 24

What are the five ways that a chemical gets into the body?

Answer 24

Inhalation
Skin Contact
Ingestion
Puncture/wound
Eyes

Question 25

What are the shipping papers on a truck?

Answer 25

“Bill of Lading” found in the cab within reach of the driver

Question 26

What are the shipping papers on the railroad?

Answer 26

“Waybill” kept by the conductor in the caboose or engine

Question 27

What are the shipping papers on an aircraft?

Answer 27

“Airbill” kept by the pilot

Question 28

What are the shipping papers on a ship?

Answer 28

“Cargo Manifest” kept by the master or first mate.

Question 29

How much of a particular material does a truck have to be carrying before it is required to have a placard?

Answer 29

1000 pounds

Question 30

What is the lower explosive limit of CO?

Answer 30

12.5%

Question 31

What is the upper explosive limit of CO?

Answer 31

74%

Question 32

A visible and low audible warning with a slow vibration is given if the concentration of CO exceeds

Answer 32

35 PPM

Question 33

A visible and high audible warning with a fast vibration is given if CO exceeds

Answer 33

100 PPM

Question 34

How do you turn off the CO meter?

Answer 34

Press and hold the circular button on the left for 5 seconds

Question 35

Which buttons on the CO meter are to be used by field units?

Answer 35

The only button to be used by field units is the circular button on the left

Question 36

If the concentration of CO exceeds 35 PPM the meter will emit

Answer 36

Slow modulating tone (every 1 second) Slow flashing red light (every 1 second) Slow vibration (every 1 second)

Question 37

If the concentration of CO exceeds 100 PPM, the meter will display

Answer 37

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

Question 38

CO meters display readings of up to…

Answer 38

999 PPM

Question 39

What happens if the CO meter has a reading of 1000 PPM or more?

Answer 39

The meter will display “OL” indicating an over limit condition.

Question 40

What is the low battery alarm for a CO meter?

Answer 40

1 beep (every 5 seconds) 1 flash ( every 5 seconds) 1 quick vibration (every 1 minute) A low battery icon will be displayed

Question 41

A

Answer 41

A

Question 42

LP gases will travel

Answer 42

Along the ground, as they are 1.5 to 2 times heavier than air

Question 43

A safe place to keep members at a LP gas leak is

Answer 43

Upwind of the leak

Question 44

What does a DOT placard with 1075 indicate?

Answer 44

Propane fueled vehicle, which is at risk for a BLEVE

Question 45

LP tank failure under fire conditions usually occurs

Answer 45

In the vapor area of the tank

Question 46

The frost line on a LP tank

Answer 46

SOMETIMES shows the liquid level

Question 47

The discharge point of the relief valve on a propane fueled passenger car is located

Answer 47

Within 45 degrees of the vertical

Question 48

At a propane powered passenger car fire, the fog stream should be directed at

Answer 48

The tanks outer surface to keep it cool

Question 49

On passenger cars fueled by propane, the relief valve could be located

Answer 49

On top of the trunk, in the rear quarter panel, or possibly off the rear bumper

Question 50

If you cannot find the discharge point of the relief valve on the exterior of a propane fueled vehicle, than

Answer 50

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

Question 51

Identification number 1971 in the diamond placard on a vehicle indicates that

Answer 51

Compressed natural gas is being used for propulsion

Question 52

CNG cylinders are subject to failure like any other cylinder, but

Answer 52

They will not BLEVE because CNG is not stored as a liquid

Question 53

CNG powered vehicles registered with FDNY must have placards on

Answer 53

The front and rear bumpers for easy identification

Question 54

CNG powered vehicles registered in the State of New York outside the five boroughs are

Answer 54

Likely to have a single placard on the rear bumper only

Question 55

CNG powered vehicles originating outside of New York State are likely to be placarded in

Answer 55

Accordance with their applicable state regulations

Question 56

Are there states that do not require CNG powered vehicles to have any warning placard?

Answer 56

Yes

Question 57

Do you apply water to CNG cylinders exposed to fire?

Answer 57

NO. This may cool the PRD, resulting in it not activating.

Question 58

CNG cylinders are subject to failure, but not to

Answer 58

BLEVE because they do not contain liquid

Question 59

How do you extinguish a CNG fire?

Answer 59

By stopping the flow of gas

Question 60

What if the flow of gas cannot be stopped at a CNG fire?

Answer 60

Then let it burn

Question 61

What happens when the PRD in a CNG tank activates?

Answer 61

It will not reset/close. The gas in the cylinder will burn off. The result is often a jet fire which may go out and reignite several times.

Question 62

Methanol

Answer 62

Is a highly volatile flammable liquid with a flash point of 54 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 63

When ignited, Methanol burns

Answer 63

Cleanly and will produce a pale blue flame that may be difficult to see in bright sunlight

Question 64

What is very effective on methanol fires?

Answer 64

Purple K

Question 65

What is a way of putting out a methanol fire?

Answer 65

By diluting the methanol below 20% using large amounts of water

Question 66

Methanol vapors are

Answer 66

Slightly heavier than air

Question 67

How do you channel methanol vapors?

Answer 67

With a fog stream

Question 68

If you come across a substance that is fuming, you

Answer 68

DO NOT put any water on it until after proper identification and hazard assessment

Question 69

If an incident involves derailment of railroad tank cars, than

Answer 69

Haz-Mat 1 must be called in all situations regardless of damage

Question 70

Empty containers may be

Answer 70

MORE hazardous than full ones.

Question 71

CO is a

Answer 71

Colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating gas

Question 72

CO is a flammable gas with an auto ignition temperature of

Answer 72

1128 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 73

CO has a Lower Explosive Limit of

Answer 73

12.5%

Question 74

CO has an Upper Explosive Limit of

Answer 74

74%

Question 75

CO has a. Appreciate density which makes it

Answer 75

Slightly lighter than air (.968)

Question 76

CO has a greater affinity for hemoglobin than O2. CO is about

Answer 76

210 times more attracted to hemoglobin than O2

Question 77

What companies have been issued CO meters?

Answer 77

Two CO meters have been issued to each Battalion Ladder Engine

Question 78

Who I. The battalion wears the CO meter?

Answer 78

Battalion Chief Battalion Aide Affixed to HT strap

Question 79

Who is issued the CO meters in the truck?

Answer 79

The company officer It is RECOMMENDED to assign to the OV Affixed to HT radio strap above the remote mic

Question 80

Who is given the CO meter in the Engine?

Answer 80

Company officer, affixed to HT radio strap above the remote mic Carried with CFR equipment, attached to O2 bag.

Question 81

At a CO response, the IC shall request the response of the utility company if:

Answer 81

A CO level over 9PPM is recorded by a meter Units on scene shut off a gas appliance An individual is exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning The IC feels response by the utility company is warranted

Question 82

When a fatality or serious injury associated with a CO incident is discovered, the IC shall

Answer 82

Have BFI notified through the Burough dispatcher. This is in addition to all other required notifications.

Question 83

When the Drager PAC 6500 CO meter is defective, the officer on duty shall

Answer 83

Notify the meter room at Haz-Mat operations and arrange for an exchange. Prepare and attach an RT-2 to CO meter and leave on the Pfficers desk for meter room pickup.

Question 84

Drager PAC 6500 CO meters will display readings up to

Answer 84

2000 PPM

Question 85

What happens when the Drager reading exceeds 2000 PPM?

Answer 85

It will display “rrr” indicating concentration too high to measure

Question 86

CPC units main purpose is to

Answer 86

Assist Haz-Mat trained companies. They will perform search, rescue, and victim removal

Question 87

CPC units are trained and certified to operate in

Answer 87

Level A and Level B protective clothing. They may also perform decontamination if necessary

Question 88

Are there minimum staffing requirements for CPC units?

Answer 88

No. The dispatcher shall call enough units to the scene so that at least one trained CPC officer and five CPC trained Firefighters are responding.