HazMat 5-19

Question 1

IC shall special call a CPC Unit or HMTU as a FAST unit to the scene if _ for a Haz Mat emergency

Answer 1

More than two (3/more) Entry teams are EXPECTED to be put to work Ch 5

Question 2

Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by shoring except when:
Excavations are _ or excavations are less than _’

Answer 2

Excavations are made entirely in stable rock; or
Excavations are less than 5’ in depth and examinations of the ground by a competent person provides no indication of a potential cave-in Ch 10

Question 3

A stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are _’ or more in depth

Answer 3

4’ or more in depth so as to require no more than 25’ of lateral travel for employees
Ch 10

Question 4

Chemical Suicide Primary Hazardous threat to 1st responders

Answer 4

Inhalation (Primary)

Ch 11

Question 5

Chemical Suicide in car victim may be which color?

Which chemical odor?

Answer 5

Red in color (similar to CO poisoning);
Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten eggs) Ch 11

Question 6

Code given for Chemical Suicide

Answer 6

10-80 Code 1. Ensure NYPD response (Crime Scene)

Ch 11

Question 7

Chemical Suicide use meters to monitor _

Answer 7

Oxygen levels, flammable vapor concentrations, and presence of hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide, or other chemicals. Ch 11

Question 8

Hydrogen Sulfide Odor and Flammable Range

Answer 8

Rotten Eggs; 4-44%

Ch 11

Question 9

CO odor and Flammable Range

Answer 9

Odorless; 12.5-74%

Ch 11

Question 10

Hydrogen Cyanide Odor and flammable range

Answer 10

Bitter Almond like; 5.6-40%

Ch 11

Question 11

Phosphine Gas Odor and Flammable range

Answer 11

Fish or Garlic like odor;

1.8%-? Ch 11

Question 12

Technical Decon Task Force consists of _

Answer 12

SOC Support Ladder, its associated Decon Engine and Admin BC

Ch 12

Question 13

Each Tech Decon Task Force will be identified by _

Answer 13

ID by the Battalion from which it was called. Ex Battalion 26 designated as Technical Decon Task Force 26
Ch 12

Question 14

All communications between Task Force and IC will be accomplished through _

Answer 14

Task Force Leader. Upon arrival Task Force Leader shall report to FD IC or Operations Chief, then obtain briefing from Haz Mat Director/Group Supervisor Ch 12

Question 15

USPS Bio Detection is considered (Single/Unified)

Answer 15

Unified w/FD primarily operating w/in Haz Mat Branch and Medical Branch. Ch 14

Question 16

FD Staging Area for Bio Detection Systems in USPS

Answer 16

Established as per Individual Facility Plan. Staging Area Manager shall be designated Ch 14

Question 17

Code transmitted for Bio Detection System in USPS

Answer 17

10-80 once confirmed. All BDS alarms treated as Haz Mat incidents. Units shall NOT enter unless life hazard. Ch 14

Question 18

BDS who is responsible for Primary and Secondary searches in USPS

Answer 18

USPS responsible for accounting for all employees, visitors, and customers. Ch 14

Question 19

BDS who is responsible for Decon in USPS

Answer 19

FD Units responsible for Decon of Group 2 and Group 3 patients. Group 1 evacuate to separate SRA w/no decon req’d. Ch 14

Question 20

Code given for Suspicious package, envelope, or powder ex. Anthrax

Answer 20

10-80 specifying suspected anthrax. If PD NOT on scene immediately request response. Ch 15

Question 21

CPC Off Haz Mat incident correct
A. Recommend to IC entry point into Hot Zone
B. Don CPC suit because entry team was not in line of site
C. Est 2nd HT Channel for CPC members
D. Est and maintain written log of “On Air” times

Answer 21

A B C D

Question 22

The IC shall special call a CPC Unit or HMTU as a FAST Unit if
A. Two entry teams are working
B. More than two entry teams are working
C. More than two entry teams are expected to be put to work
D. Two entry teams are expected to be put to work

Answer 22

C

Question 23

Large Haz Mat incident w/multiple victims (3/more) proper sequence to remove patients
A. Ambulatory victims directed to CCP, Unconscious victims that respond to NST removed to 2nd CCP, Black tagged non-responsive victims removed last
B. Black tagged non-responsive removed to CCP, Ambulatory victims directed to a CCP, Unconscious victims respond to NST removed to 2nd CCP
C. Unconscious victims that respond to NST removed to CCP, Black tagged non-responsive removed to 2nd CCP, Ambulatory victims directed to CCP

Answer 23

A

Question 24

Incorrect for Decon
A. If pts and responders wearing CPC both require Tech Decon, 1 Tech Decon Task Force can perform both tasks
B. Single decon corridor can be used for different types of decon (CPC, ambulatory, non-ambulatory)
C. If FD members are contaminated w/asbestos. they may have to stand in a SRA prior to decon
D. Water supply and fog line must be est for emergency decon if need arises

Answer 24

B Separate decon corridor for each

Question 25

Tech Decon Task Forces will be ID by _ number
A. Engine 
B. Ladder
C. Battalion
D. Incident

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Correct for Tech Decon Task Force
A. Chief of Battalion 29 is the Leader of your Task Force
B. LT of Task Force may call IC on HT Cmd Ch 1 to report that decon corridor has been est
C. SCBA must be used while performing decon activities
D. This Task Force is expected to perform mass gross decon while using Aquastream or Turbomaster fog noz

Answer 26

A
B All comm between Task Force and IC will be accomplished via Task Force Leader. Cmd Ch is Ch 2
C IC may deem APR or PAPRs safe to use
D This unit performs Tech Decon NOT Mass Gross Decon w/Aquastream or Turbomaster

Question 27

Chemical attack in subway that produces numerous ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, special call at least _ Tech Decon Task Forces Immediately
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer 27

D One for ambulatory patient decon, One for Responder decon, and Two to perform non-ambulatory patient decon

Question 28

Incorrect for BDS activation at Postal Service
A. Postal Service is responsible to conduct primary and secondary searches if necessary
B. FD will be IC at all USPS BDS activations
C. FD mission is to triage, treat, and decon
D. 1st FD units shall not enter facility unless life hazard that needs to be addressed immediately

Answer 28

B Unified Command Ops

Question 29

BDS alarm verified by USPS Liaison 1st units should transmit 10-
A. 80 Code 1 
B. 80 Code 2 
C. 80 No Code 
D. None of the above

Answer 29

C

Question 30

Patients exposed to unknown substance incorrect:
A: Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn at all times when dealing with patients.
B: When the patient reports that they were contaminated and they have visible powder or other substance on their skin or clothing, ask the patient to remove their outer clothing, if possible, and provide the patient with a disposable garment or sheet.
C: When req’d, bag the pt’s clothing in a clear, plastic bag and leave with a competent authority on scene.
D: Assess, treat and transport the patient as appropriate. Only patients who are deemed Critical should receive Emergency Decontamination and be treated and transported immediately.

Answer 30

D. Assess, treat and transport the patient as appropriate. Patients who are Critical or Unstable should receive Emergency Decontamination and be treated and transported immediately.
HM 16 2.2

Question 31

Male contaminated w/visible white powder from a suspicious package w/difficulty breathing and unstable. Choose incorrect
A. Have pt remove outer clothing and provide pt w/disposable garment or sheet
B. Bag pts clothing in a clear plastic bag and give it to EMS for transport w/pt
C. Provide emergency decon and treat pt immediately
D. Insure members wash their hands, face, and any exposed skin upon completion of this assignment

Answer 31

B Bag the patient’s clothing in a clear plastic bag and leave with a competent authority on scene.

Question 32

BDS in USPS Mail Facility correct
A. Initial responding units should meet USPS personnel at designated ICP
B. Transmit 10-80 Code 3 for confirmed BDS activation
C. Prior to entry for life, an Emergency Decon area shall be est and BU team designated
D. Add’l units above initial alarm assignment shall respond to pre-designated FD Emergency Response Meeting Point

Answer 32

C
A Initial Response Meeting Point will be est as per Individual Facility Plan. Initial responding units will meet USPS personnel at this location to confirm the BDS Alert
B Transmit a 10-80 for a confirmed BDS activation.
D Any add’l units above the initial alarm assignment shall proceed to the pre-designated FD Staging Area (see USPS Individual Facility Plan).

Question 33

Single most important action associated w/Decon
A. Our ability to deliver large volumes of water quickly
B. Have all exposed people immediately removed from area of release to an area of safe refuge
C. Rapid physical removal of material from victims
D. Our ability to provide emergency high pressure streams supplying low vol of water

Answer 33

C

Question 34

Chemical suicides w/chemicals such as sulfides, acids, liq nitrogen, or hydrogen cyanide create a toxic area. Primary hazard to responders
A. Skin absorption or caustic acid contamination
B. Flammability
C. Inhalation
D. Blood borne pathogens

Answer 34

C

Question 35

Hydrogen sulfide gas will have _ odor, carbon monoxide will have _ odor, Hydrogen cyanide gas will have _ odor, and phosphine gas will have _ odor
A. Odorless/rotten eggs/bitter almond/fish or garlic
B. Fish or garlic/rotten eggs/bitter almond/odorless
C. Rotten eggs/odorless/bitter almond/fish or garlic
D. Bitter almond/fish or garlic/odorless/rotten eggs

Answer 35

C

Question 36

Chemical suicide correct
A. 1st Lad donned full PPE and wore SCBAs. Vented occupancy after entering and used meters to monitor O2 levels
B. 1st Eng transmitted 10-80 Code 3 after receiving confirmation that it was a chemical suicide incident and also ensured response of PD
C. 1st Eng stretched and charged HL and attached a fog noz which was used primarily for vapor dispersal. Pt care was provided according to CFR protocol
D. Hazmat Eng contained product, recapped any virgin product, and contained the mixture. Crime scene security was maintained until arrival of PD

Answer 36

D
A Vent prior to entering
B. 10-80 Code 1 Ensure the response of the NYPD
C Primarily for decon

Question 37

Incorrect duties of the CPC Unit Officer?
A: On arrival at a Haz-Mat incident the CPC Unit Officer shall report to the Incident Commander for a briefing.
B: The first arriving CPC Unit Officer will recommend to the IC the ENTRY POINT into the Hot Zone (based on their training, initial briefing and size-up).
C: IC will establish the CPC Unit Assembly Area remote from the entry point.
D: CPC Unit entries into a contaminated area require a coordinated team effort by at least five (5) CPC trained members: Entry (2), Backup (2), and Decon (1), under the proper supervision.

Answer 37

C. The CPC Unit Officer will establish the CPC Unit Assembly Area adjacent to the entry point.
HM 5 4.1, 5.1

Question 38

Where would add’l units above the initial alarm assignment respond to for a BDS activation?
A. Initial Emergency Response Meeting Point
B. Incident Command Post
C. Unified Command Post
D. Fire Dept Staging Area

Answer 38

D

Question 39

Which scenario would members NOT enter w/Bunker Gear not enter USPS BDS alarm activation (2)
A. Life threatening medical emergency
B. Life threatening fire
C. To treat a Postal Worker’s broken ankle, which was incurred while trying to proceed to SRA
D. To perform Decon of Group 2 and 3 patients

Answer 39

C D (only enter for life threatening scenario or fire)

Question 40

BDS alarm at USPS incorrect
A. ICP will be est at the pre-designated location
B. Unified Ops Post will be est based on Individual Facility Plan
C. FDNY Staging Area will be est based on Individual Facility Plan and a Staging Area Manager designated
D. Initial responding units should meet USPS personnel at pre-designated ICP to confirm BDS alert

Answer 40

D Initial Units will meet at Initial Emergency Response Meeting Point est at pre-designated location

Question 41

USPS BDS correct for 1st BC
A. Report to ICP
B. TAC U Channel should be est
C. FD units responsible for Decon of Postal Workers Groups 1, 2, and 3
D. Only Haz Mat Technicians in proper PPE may enter for Immediate Life safety issues

Answer 41

D
A 1st BC Establish or report to the Unified Operations Post as per the Individual Facility Plan. Staff Chief shall proceed to the Incident Command Post
B Establish a Command Channel
C FDNY units will be responsible for decontamination of Group 2 and 3 patients

Question 42

Regarding need to Decon patients or FD personnel at a suspicious package where there is suspected powder/anthrax, the decision will be made by IC in consult with _
A. NYPD IC
B. Haz Mat Battalion and EMS Haz Tac Officer
C. Citywide Tour Commander
D. Haz Mat Battalion

Answer 42

B

Question 43

Bunker gear removed for decon due to synthetic opioids, who determines method of decon
A. Haz Mat 1
B. Safety Battalion
C. Decon Support Unit w/Haz Mat Battalion
D. Safety Battalion in consult w/Haz Mat Battalion

Answer 43

C

Question 44

Lithium Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) incorrect
A. ESS that support utility electrical grid should not be shut down without consulting the Con Ed White Hat Representative
B. ESS that provide back up for critical infrastructure as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), should not be shut down without consulting a bldg engineer
C. Lithium ion battery fires may be deep seated, and may not be picked up by TIC
D. ESS involved in fire may re-ignite for a period of up to 60 minutes after final extinguishment seems to have been accomplished

Answer 44

D Li-ion-ESS may re-ignite hours to days after being involved in a fire

Question 45

ESS containers w/NO Smoke or Fire showing correct
A. Est Initial Danger Zone with a 40’ radius from any container
B. Est an Initial Danger Zone of 100’ from any container exhaust fan. Exhaust fans will usually be located on a container on same side as where FD Connection (FDC) is located
C. Stretch and charge a supply line to FDC. If FDC is closer than 50’ from nearest container, personnel may only enter this 50’ area w/approval of IC
D. Transmit 10-80 Code 1 to insure response of Haz Mat 1, HMTU and Haz Mat Battalion

Answer 45

D
A Initial Danger Zone
Minimum of 50 ft radius from container(s)/cabinet(s)
B Min of 100’ from container/cabinet exhaust fan opening (usually located on the container’s/cabinet’s side opposite FDC). Cabinets may not have exhaust systems
C If there is no rise in temperature of the battery or module, comply with the following: DO NOT charge the FDC water extinguishing system. DO NOT shut down ESS

Question 46

Rising temperature in battery modules incorrect
A. Water supply lines to FDC should be charged
B. ESS should be shut down under guidance of Con Ed White Hat
C. An exhaust fan override switch will be located at FDC
D. Exhaust fans should be operated before charging water extinguishing system

Answer 46

D

Question 47

Smoke showing from Cabinet ESS correct
A. Danger zone must be est- at least 50’ radius from containers/cabinets and 100’ from any possible exhaust fans
B. Cabinets will always have exhaust fans
C. ESTOP at FDC must be shut, but only Haz Mat Units are permitted to shut down ESS under guidance of Subject Matter Expert SME
D. Exterior HLs may be used to cool adj containers/cabinets. Use a wide fog (30 degrees or greater) from a close approach to cool uninvolved, adj containers/cabinets
E. Transmit 10-80 Code 2 for Haz Mat response

Answer 47

A
B Cabinets may not have exhaust systems
C 1st Alarm Units Shut down the ESS (ESTOP) at FDC or inside the electrical room if ESS is supplying a bldg
D Use narrow fog or straight stream application and maximum reach of streams if possible
E 10-80 Code 1

Question 48

After fire is controlled in Cabinet ESS, correct
A. SME are req’d to be on scene within 3 hours
B. FD personnel may open container/cabinet doors to vent, make entry for search, only after consulting w/SME
C. FD personnel may conduct overhaul operations only after consulting w/SME
D. IC should transfer responsibility to SME for decommissioning the Fire Watch est by DC

Answer 48

D
A w/in 2 hours
B FDNY PERSONNEL SHALL NOT ENTER ANY CONTAINER
C NO OVERHAULING SHALL BE PERFORMED ON ANY ESS

Question 49

SSL incorrect
A: Fully equipped B/U rescuer shall remain on stand-by in the event the primary (entry) rescuer is injured, overcome, or needs assistance in escaping the space.
B: SSL FF’s shall not be permitted to attempt any entry that would require the rescuer to leave the direct line of sight of the back-up rescuer.
C: SSLs shall only attempt an entry when all necessary precautions to safeguard the rescuer are taken, specifically, a suitable high point anchor shall be positioned to allow a retrieval system to be placed for immediate retrieval of the rescuers.
D: Air monitoring must take place which determines whether atmospheric hazards are present, and suitable steps must be taken to remove hazards or otherwise protect rescuers from their effects (e.g., use of the SCBA for asphyxiation hazard).

Answer 49

B. SOC Support Ladder Companies shall not be permitted to attempt any entry that would require the rescuer to leave the direct line of sight of the OFFICER supervising entry at the entrance to the space.
HM ch 10 7.2