HazMat/Disaster Flashcards
A Mark 1 Kit is an antidote pack intended for use by first responders and the military in the event of exposure to nerve agents for patients…
10
Nerve agents are les toxic than other chemical warfare agents
False
The “L” in SLUDGE-M represents:
S - Salivation
L - Lacrimation
U - Urination
D - Defecation
G - GI cramping
E - Emesis
M - Miosis (pinpoint pupils)/muscle twithcing
The most common nerve agents are:
GD
GA
GB
VX
When dispatched to an event involving a nerve agent, members entering the area should self-administer the Mark 1 Kit prior to exposure:
False
____ is a small amount of radioation that is unlikely to cause harmful effects.
100 uR/hr
A Low Battery warning on the MSA Altair Multi-gas detector indicates that a normal ___ minutes of operation remains before the battery’s charge is depleted
30 minutes
Low battery indication on the Canberra Ultra-Radiac is triggered when the remaining battery life is approximately:
10 hours
SFD personnel may be exposed to up to 25 REM to achieve life safety objectives. Members are directed to no go beyond the:
10 mR/hr
The Low Rate Alarm on the Canberra Ultra-Radiac is set at:
100 uR/hr
Which of the following gases is colorless, flammable, lighter than air and has a faint bitter burnt-almond odor that only some people can detect and is produced by the combustion of products containing high amounts of nitrogen?
Hydrogen Cyanide
Which of the following is NOT a HIGH ALARM set point for the MSA Altair 5-gas detector?
O2 - 19.5% (high alarm at 23%)
The canberra Ultra-Radiac Personal radiation detector detects:
Gamma radiation
Types of radiation
Alpha - stopped by paper
Beta - stopped by aluminum
Gamma - stopped by lead
If any occupants exhibit signs of CO poisoning an AID car will be requested to evaluate the PT
False
Once search and rescue phase of CO alarm is complete, the investigation team will:
ALL of the above
ventilate the premises
check the disposition of all smoke and CO detectors
Inspect normally accessible areas of the premises for obvious sources of CO
Secure any sources located
Monitor potentially contaminated spaces for CO
A situation where, when directed by the fire chief as a result of a city wide disaster, all off-duty members of the SFD are notified and required to respond to their normal duty assignments is…
General Alarm
Buildings will not be re-occupied unless:
Cause for CO alarm has been determined and secured
Facility has been ventilated necessary to bring CO levels below 10 PPM
Occupants have been notified verbally and in writing
CO is:
an odorless, colorless gas that is slightly lighter than air
CO levels of 10-35 ppm are acceptable for an 8-hour workday
True
Concentrations of CO above this level is not acceptable for continued exposure. Premises may not be occupied and FFers mus wear SCBA
35 PPM
Following a citywide disaster, off-duty personnel must listen for recall information by monitoring Emergency Alert System Reports on
AM KIRO 710 or KOMO 1000 or FM KIRO 97.3
A team of two or more members whose primary mission is to search for potential sources of CO
Investigating team
What are some potential sources of carbon monoxide
wood stove
Faulty gas
Auto or gas powered
BBQ
What PPE is required when investigating a CO alram with no medical complaints
Bunker gear with SCBA in standby
When a member sustains or suspects they have sustained a reportable exposure they should
Initiate immediate self care and report
Which of the following statements is NOT ture regarding CO alarms
all above are true
Which of trhe following action levels for CO concentrations is false
> 10 but <35 is UNACCEPTABLE for 8 hours
Which of the following statements is correct regarding responding to suspected explosive devices
All of the above is correct
Which of the following statements regarding disaster management is incorrect
LEVEL V is implemented when FAC is out of service
