IRPG

Question 1

a W with a slash through it as referenced in the NFPA classification for the special hazard category within the 704 diamond indicates?

Answer 1

use no water

Question 2

federal law requires all spills of haz substances be immediately reported to?

Answer 2

united states coast guard

Question 3

the ERG is primarily designed for use at incidents occurring?

Answer 3

on highways or railroad

Question 4

a P following the guide page number in either the BLUE or YELLOW section would indicate?

Answer 4

the material is subject to polymerization

Question 5

DOT placards and labels convey information by?

Answer 5

color,
hazardous classification number,
UN number,
symbol

Question 6

under the DOT placarding system, some materials require secondary placards. how are secondary placards identified?

Answer 6

do not have hazard classification numbers

Question 7

shipping documents for haz mat transported by railroad would be located?

Answer 7

in possession of a crew member

Question 8

when a danger or dangerous placard is displayed and until additional information becomes available. guide? should be referenced.

Answer 8

111

Question 9

if you knew the name of a material, you would look in what bordered color pages?

Answer 9

blue

Question 10

to determine the initial isolation and protective action distances of a specific chemical, you woul looki in what bordered color pages?

Answer 10

green

Question 11

to determine emergency response actions for a hazmat incident, you would look in what bordered color pages?

Answer 11

orange

Question 12

a DOT placard with the number 5 in the bottom corner indicate what classification of hazard?

Answer 12

oxidizer

peroxides

Question 13

a DOT placard with the number 2 in the bottom corner would indicate what classification of hazard?

Answer 13

gases

Question 14

what document provides vital information regarding hazardous materials in order to initiate protective action?

Answer 14

shipping documents

Question 15

the main hazards from a propane or LPG BLEVE include all of the following?

Answer 15

fire
thermal radiation from the fire
blast
projectiles

Question 16

the most important section of the ERG is the? because it is where all safety recommendations are provided.

Answer 16

orange bordered pages

Question 17

if chemical agents are suspected, the most important and effective decontamination will be the one done within the first?

Answer 17

one or two minutes

Question 18

a DOT placard with the symbol of a flame on a blue background with the number 4 in the bottom corner would indicate what type of hazard?

Answer 18

flammable solid, dangerous when wet materials

Question 19

hte recommended isolation distance for a BLEVE potential is?

Answer 19

2500 feet

Question 20

the most essential element of successful wildland firefighting is ? and? leadership.

Answer 20

competent; confident

Question 21

escape time and safety zone size requirements will change as ? changes.

Answer 21

fire behavior

Question 22

all leaders of firefighters have the responsible to provide complete briefing and ensure their subordinates have a clear understanding of their intent for the assignment which includes?

Answer 22

taks, purpose and end state

Question 23

the risk management process used for evaluating decisions based on the hazards at a wildland fire includes the following processess?

Answer 23

situational awereness
hazard control
decision point
evaluations

Question 24

the major common denominators of fire behavior on fatal or near fatal fires often occur at which of the following?

Answer 24

relatively small fires
relatively light fuels
unexpected shift in wind direction and speed
fire responds to topographic conditions

Question 25

during the burning period of a wildland incident, the alignment of ? and ? should always be a trigger point to reevaluate tactics.

Answer 25

topography and wind

Question 26

when an individual feels an assignment is undafe, they must also identify?

Answer 26

a safe alternative for completing the assignment

Question 27

a turn down of an assignment must be based on?

Answer 27

assessment of risks and ability of the individual or organization

Question 28

in confusing and uncertain situations, a good operational leader will do all of the following?

Answer 28

demonstrate initiative
communicate
take charge
motivate firefighters

Question 29

in regards to considerations for effective safety zones, separation distance between firefighters and the flames should be at least? the maximum continuous flame height.

Answer 29

four times

Question 30

when an individual informs their supervisor that they are turning down an assignment, the supervisor notifies the safety officer immediately upon being informed of the turn down. if there is no safety officer, who is notified?

Answer 30

appropriate section chief

Question 31

safety zone calculations for separation distances between flames and firefighters is based on?

Answer 31

radiant heat

Question 32

the briefing checklist includes the following catagories (IRPG)

Answer 32

situation, mission/execution, communications, service/support, risk management

Question 33

media interviews should be concise and simple answers should be provided that last between?

Answer 33

10 to 20 seconds

Question 34

ground tactics using direct attack must be abandoned within ? of transmission lines

Answer 34

100 feet

Question 35

always maintain ? distance from transmission towers.

Answer 35

35 feet

Question 36

the tactical interpretation from flame length idenitifies that fires with flame lengths of? can generally be attacked at the head or flanks by firefighters using hand tools and a hand line should hold the fire.

Answer 36

less than 4 feet

Question 37

the first consideration of line location is?

Answer 37

firefighter safety

Question 38

when working around heavy equipment, stay at least ? in front and ? behind the equipment.

Answer 38

100

50

Question 39

last resort survival includes finding a survivable area. if utilizing a body of water, it should be ? deep.

Answer 39

more than 2 feet deep