Hazmat Flashcards
Is Sulfur Hexaflouride gas (SF6) lighter or heavier than air?
5 times heavier, it is used to insulate and extinguish arcs in electrical equipment.
AUC338 ADD2 3.5
For a chemical suicide, what code do you give?
10-80 code1
AUC353 3
what is a 10-80 and its codes if any?
Hazmat incident
no code-small quantity, it has been identified, ppe is sufficient, specialized equipment/training is not required
code 1-spill or release that requires specialized training that does not involve anybody who is contaminated
code 2-4 or less contaminated people
code 3-mass decon 5 or more people
code 4-mass decon requiring mass decon task force to decon large number of people as quickly as possible
Comm8
What are the 3 zones at a hazmat incident?
1-exclusion zone (contaminated)=hot zone
2-contamination reduction zone=warm zone
3-support zone (non-contaminated)=cold zone
ERPhazmat 4.1.4
What color tape is used to identify the exclusion zone?
red barrier tape
ERPhazmat 4.2.5
What color tape is used to identify the contamination reduction zone?
yellow barrier tape
ERPhazmat 4.3.5
what are the 2 types of gross decontamination?
wet-use of handlines or showers
dry-removal of outer clothing or all clothing by the individual
ERPhazmat 4.3.9c
What is technical decontamination?
more thorough decon process that follows gross decon. may involve the use of solutions or equipment
ERPhazmat 4.3.9d
When can an air-purifying respirator be used?
(ic authorizes)
-air contaminant has been identified
-oxygen level is between 19.5-23.5
-concentration of material has been measured
-the filter cartridge is specific for the contaminant
-air monitoring is on-going
ERPhazmat 7.3
What is the primary objective for a CPC ladder?
perform rescue operations of non ambulatory victims in the contaminated area or exclusion zone
ERPhazmat 8.9.1
What are the responsibilities of the first units(3 eng. 2 truck) at a hazmat incident?
eng 1-water
eng 2-site access
eng 3-CFR
lad 1-size up+check book (hazard assessment)
lad 2-site access control+check book (establish initial exclusion zone
ERPhazmat 12.1.5-13.3
On the NFPA diamond are are the four hazards, what are their colors and where are they located
Flammability-red-top health-blue-left reactivity-yellow-right special information-white-bottom ERPhazmat 22
What do the numbers for the blue section on the NFPA diamond mean?
0-normal 1-slightly hazardous 2-hazardous 3-extreme danger 4-deadly ERPhazmat 22
What do the numbers for the red section of the NFPA diamond mean?
0-will not burn 1-above 200 degrees F 2-flash point over 100 not exceeding 200 degrees F 3-flash point below 100 degrees F 4-flash point below 73 degrees F ERPhazmat 22
What do the numbers for the yellow section of the NFPA diamond mean?
0-stable 1-unstable if heated 2-violent chemical change 3-shock and heat may detonate 4-may detonate ERPhazmat 22
Do biological or chemical agents present similar signs and symptoms between victims?
chemical
ERPbio1 2.1.7
For an overt biological release what should the initial exclusion zone be?
300 feet in all directions from the source
ERPbio1 5.2.2
If the biological release is indoors, evacuate the immediate area and seal it off. how long should you avoid entry?
30 minutes to one hour
ERPbio1 5.2.3
When will a biological release have a greater impact?
dawn,dusk or during the night
ERPbio1 5.6.3a
What effect will humidity have on a liquid agent and on a dried biological agent?
higher humidity=facilitate dispersal of a liquid agent
lower humidity=facilitate dispersal of a dried biological agent.
ERPbio1 5.6.3c
With biological agents what should be the last item removed from a victim or responder?
respiratory protective devices
ERPbio1 6.4 note
What are the 4 types of chemical agents?
nerve,blister,blood,choking
ERPunderground 2
What is an example and smell of each of the 4 chemical agents?
nerve-sarin,fruit blister-mustard/lewisite,garlic blood-anything with "cya", almonds choking-chlorine, chlorine or grass ERPunderground 2
If a dispersal device in a subway is still active you attempt to shut it off or make no attempt to shut it off?
make no attempt
ERPunderground 5.2
How far into the exclusion zone may members in bunker gear proceed?
no further than than the farthest live victim
ERPunderground 5.3
Where visible persons in the subway are unresponsive members are to?
not enter
ERPunderground 4.5.4a,6.1
Who provides an estimate for number of victims to the IC?
First arriving engine
ERPunderground 7.1.7
All chemical agents are heavier than air except?
hydrogen cyanide
ERPunderground last page
Exposure to chemical agents will result in immediate signs/symptoms with the exception of what agents?
mustards and phosgenes
ERPunderground last page
When a clandestine lab is discovered what do you do?
stop,do not touch anything, retrace steps and back out
ERPied 5.7.5
At a suspected or confirmed explosive device cell phones will not be used within _____? Apparatus, marine and post radios will not be used within _____?
150 ft, 300ft.
ERPied 7.3.1
What shields you from gamma radiation?
several inches of lead concrete or steel, or a foot of dirt or water
ERPradops
the rad 50 alarms at? is saturated at?
1mR/hr
50mR/hr
ERPradops 1.4.2
How many mR is the hotline?
2mR
ERPradops 1.4.2
What is a radiological incident?
a situation where a meter readings are above background and the source has not been released from its container.
ERPradops 2.2
What is a radiological emergency?
involves a source that is out of its container. also where meter readings are above what are expected for an specific location
ERPradops 2.3
Will victim rescue or fire suppression be impeded by rates in the mR/hr range?
No
ERPradops 3.1.2b
What are the rates of REM for each of these events?
a) life saving for catastrophic event
b) lifesaving or protection of large population
c) major property
d) general operations (member rotation)
A)50 REM B)25 REM C)10 REM D)5 REM ERPradops 3.1.4
the levels of radiation will drop _____ when the distance from the source is doubled?
1/4 of its original rate
ERPradops 3.2.2b
what type of pattern should be used to determine the size of the hotzone?
circular patter
ERPradops 4.4.2b3
Are LP gases (propane/butane) lighter or heavier than air?
1.5-2 times heavier
Hazmat1 1.2.5
(nontoxic/non posionous)
How far away do you keep anybody not actually engaged in operations from a LP fire at a tanker?
at least 1000’ from front and rear and 500’ from the sides
Hazmat1 1.3.3
Where does tank failure usually occur?
in the vapor area
Hazmat1 1.4.7
(rise in pressure in the tank will cause an increase in the volume of fire or a rise in noise level or both)
Hazmat1 1.4.8
if it is desirable to move the tank, it should be moved how?
in an upright position
Hazmat1 1.4.9
a placard with 1971 on it indicates?
it is a CNG vehicle
Hazmat1 3.2.1
A placard with 1075 on it indicates?
propane
Hazmat1 2.4
Fire department vehicles have a placard indicating that it is CNG where? all other NY state vehicles?
front and rear bumper. likely on rear only
Hazmat1 3.2.1
is natural gas lighter or heavier than air?
lighter than air (2/3 as heavy)
Hazmat1 3.3.3,3.4.2c
Will CNG bleve?
no its not a liquid
Hazmat1 3.4.3
Are methanol vapors lighter or heavier than air?
slightly heavier
Hazmat1 4.2.4
(soluble in water and is a highly volatile liquid)
What are the 9 classes of hazardous materials?
1-Explosives 2-compressed gases 3-flammable liquids 4-flammable solids 5-oxidizers 6-poisins 7-radioactive 8-corrosives 9-misc. dangerous goods Hazmat2 2.1
What are the shipping papers and where can they be found for the following? 1-Truck 2-Railroad 3-Aircraft 4-Ships
1-bill of lading:kept in the cab within the reach of the driver
2-waybill:carried by the conductor in the caboose or engine
3-air bill:kept by pilot
4-cargo manifest:kept by master or first mate
Hazmat2 4.4
To identify a hazardous material you use the black 4 digit number on the placard. how would you identify the material using shipping papers or packages?
4 digit number preceded by UN or MA
Hazmat2 5.2c
Placards only have to be displayed for?
a single material over 1000 lbs
Hazmat2 7
What is the explosive range of CO?
12.5-74%
Hazmat4 2.4
CO is colorless,odorless,tasteless,non-irritating, toxic gas with an ignition temp of 1128
What constitutes a CO emergency?
co levels of 9ppm or greater, or if anybody shows signs or symptoms of CO poisoning.
CO levels above 100ppm require?
mandatory evacuation
Hazmat4 4.5
The gas alert CO meter will have a low audible and a slow vibration with what levels of CO?
35ppm or more
(every 1 second)
Hamat4 ADD1 1.2
The gas alert CO meter will have a high audible and fast vibration with what levels of CO?
100ppm or more
(every 1/2 second)
Hazmat4 ADD1 1.3
The low battery alarm the with CO meter will have a beep how many seconds apart?a flash how many seconds apart? a quick vibration how many seconds apart?
5 seconds, 5 seconds, 1 minute
Hazmat4 ADD1 3.5
What is the purpose of CPC units?
assist in search, rescue and removal of victims.
Hazmat5
CPC unit entries into a contaminated area require how many CPC trained members?
at least 5 (2 entry-2 backup and 1 decon)
Hamat5 4.1
When will the officer of a CPC have to wear a chemical protective suit?
entry team is not in line of sight, a complex entry team operation or where the operation requires a number of entry teams (3 or more victims require additional teams)
Hazmat5 6.1
For a mass decon set up with a couple of 2 1/2” lines stretched, how far apart and what is the pressure range?
25-30’ and 50-80psi
Hazmat7 2.4.3
For mass decon using 2 pumpers how far apart should the rigs be set up and at what pressure range?
25’ and 50-80psi
Hazmat7 2.4.4
SOC support ladders are trained and equipped to begin operations at what 4 incidents?
-high angle responses-suspended scaffold emergencies
-confined space
-collapse
-trench cave in operations
Hazmat10 7
A decon engine can perform how many types of procedures?
one type at an incident (separate decon corridor for each type of decon (cpc,ambulatory, non-ambulatory)
Hazmat12 6.5
What is a BDS system in a post office?
automated system to detect anthrax
Hazmat14 1.1
What is the departments objective with regards to the USPS?
to render assistance to USPS (mission will be triage, treatment, decon)
Hazmat14 3.1
For a confirmed BDS activation what 10 code should be given?
10-80 code 3
Hazmat14 6b
Who is responsible for the primary and secondary searches of the post office at a BDS alarm?
the USPS (fdny does not enter the premises unless there is a life hazard that needs to be addressed immediately(medical emergency/fire)) Hazmat14 8
how long does it take the RAD alert to show a complete reading?
one minute
ERPradops ADD4a 2note
At what level will the rad alert immediately sound the alert tone?
if the rate at anytime goes over 1 mR/hr
ERPradops ADD4a 2.3note
The dosimeter measures?
the amount of gamma radiation
ERPradops ADD4b 5.1.2
What does the UltraRadiac measure?
rate and does of gamma and x-ray
ERPradops ADD4d 1.2
Where will the UltraRadiac be secured onto the officer?
to the ht case (firefighter is the case or bunker coat)
ERPradops ADD4d 2.1
What button do you press on the UltraRadiac to see the stay time?
The Alarm button (stay time= number of minutes you can stay in an area without exceeding the high dose threshold
ERPradops ADD4d 5
To enable the source finder mode with the UltraRadiac what button do you press?
press and hold rate key until you see a flashing 1 (when exiting flashing 0)
ERPradops ADD4d 6.7.1
The low alarm for the UltraRadiac will go off with what rate or dose?
2 mR/hr or a dose of 5R (green light on right side flashes slowly for dose)
ERPradops ADD4d 6.7.2
The high alarm for the UltraRadiac will go off with what rate or dose?
50 mR/hr (red light flashes quickly on left side for rate )or a dose of 12R (red light on right side flashes quickly for dose)
ERPradops ADD4d 6.7.2
With the UltraRadiac if the is a blinking BAT in the top left corner how much life does the battery have left?
10hours or less of useful life
ERPradops ADD4d 8.1
(4 double a batteries provide 150 hours of continuous monitoring)
